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Scale effects in testing of a monopile support structure submerged in tidal currents. (2011)
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OKORIE, O.P. 2011. Scale effects in testing of a monopile support structure submerged in tidal currents. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Climate change and energy security are key issues motivating the development of Tidal Current Energy (TCE) technology. Small scale model testing of TCE devices is a major challenge facing the technology due to turbulent flow in tidal currents environ... Read More about Scale effects in testing of a monopile support structure submerged in tidal currents..

A semi-empirical approach to modelling well deliverability in gas condensate reservoirs. (2011)
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UGWU, J.O. 2011. A semi-empirical approach to modelling well deliverability in gas condensate reservoirs. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

A critical issue in the development of gas condensate reservoirs is accurate prediction of well deliverability. In this investigation a procedure has been developed for accurate prediction of well production rates using semi-empirical approach. The u... Read More about A semi-empirical approach to modelling well deliverability in gas condensate reservoirs..

On-line measurement of partial discharges in high voltage rotating machines. (2011)
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JOSHI, A.R. 2011. On-line measurement of partial discharges in high voltage rotating machines. Robert Gordon University, MPhil thesis.

The on-line condition monitoring of rotating machines is given paramount importance, particularly in Oils and Gas industries where the financial implications of machine shutdown is very high. This project work was directed towards the on-line conditi... Read More about On-line measurement of partial discharges in high voltage rotating machines..

The transfer of oil and gas technology skills to the conceptual design and development of a novel low cost modular Tidal Energy Conversion deployment system. (2011)
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MORSE, A.T. 2011. The transfer of oil and gas technology skills to the conceptual design and development of a novel low cost modular Tidal Energy Conversion deployment system. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis outlines the use of a new design of Tidal Energy Conversion device which has application in near shore shallow water. The design is applicable for use by coastal communities, either to generate revenue through power sales or just a stand... Read More about The transfer of oil and gas technology skills to the conceptual design and development of a novel low cost modular Tidal Energy Conversion deployment system..

Well engineering concepts to make methane gas hydrate exploitation affordable. (2011)
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STEWART, D. 2011. Well engineering concepts to make methane gas hydrate exploitation affordable. Robert Gordon University, DEng thesis.

There are anticipated to be substantial global deposits of land and seabed methane gas hydrates. The volume of methane gas trapped in these methane gas hydrates is calculated to be at least twice the volume of current global reserves of oil & gas as... Read More about Well engineering concepts to make methane gas hydrate exploitation affordable..

Surface characterisation of modified pan based carbon fibres. (2011)
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OSBECK, S. 2011. Surface characterisation of modified pan based carbon fibres. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis examines the surfaces of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based high strength (HT) carbon fibres modified by electrochemical and ultra-violet ozone (UV/O3) treatment methods. The surface and bulk study was conducted by x-ray photoelectron spectros... Read More about Surface characterisation of modified pan based carbon fibres..

The contribution of small-scale wind and photovoltaic renewable energy sources to the Scottish energy mix. (2011)
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FOWLER, A.M. 2011. The contribution of small-scale wind and photovoltaic renewable energy sources to the Scottish energy mix. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Energy needs in the UK are currently met primarily through the use of finite resources, such as oil, coal and gas. The use of these fuels has led to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. There is a need for a more localised and sustainable energy... Read More about The contribution of small-scale wind and photovoltaic renewable energy sources to the Scottish energy mix..

Development of an innovative and environmentally sustainable solid waste stream treatment process. (2010)
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RAMACHANDRAN, V. 2010. Development of an innovative and environmentally sustainable solid waste stream treatment process. Robert Gordon University, MRes thesis.

Oily sludges and oil contaminated solid wastes are generated from various sources such as from a) interceptors in petrol stations, automobile garages and rail service stations b) tank oil bottoms from crude oil storage tanks c) drill cuttings from oi... Read More about Development of an innovative and environmentally sustainable solid waste stream treatment process..

Specific and non-specific interactions on carbon material surfaces. (2010)
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ANDREU, A.Y. 2010. Specific and non-specific interactions on carbon material surfaces. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The interactions which occur between both polar and non-polar fluid phases and surfaces of various carbon materials: Activated Carbon (AC), non-porous Carbon Black (CB) and Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)with different surface chemistry have been... Read More about Specific and non-specific interactions on carbon material surfaces..

Development and testing of thin composite palladium membrane for membrane fuel cell processors. (2010)
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CHEN, C.C. 2010. Development and testing of thin composite palladium membrane for membrane fuel cell processors. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The Palladium (Pd) based membranes have long been the focus of studies for the separation of hydrogen due to its high permeability and selectivity toward hydrogen. However, palladium is a precious metal and extremely expensive and its wider applicati... Read More about Development and testing of thin composite palladium membrane for membrane fuel cell processors..

Development of a novel single-phase auto-reclosing scheme for distribution network with integrated distributed generation. (2010)
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TAN, S.F. 2010. Development of a novel single-phase auto-reclosing scheme for distribution network with integrated distributed generation. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

According to G59 recommendation, the common practice adopted by utilities in the UK is to disconnect Distributed generators (DGs) immediately once a network fault is detected to prevent islanding operation and disruption of the operation of conventio... Read More about Development of a novel single-phase auto-reclosing scheme for distribution network with integrated distributed generation..

Development and application of novel tracers for environmental applications. (2010)
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ADAMS, M. 2010. Development and application of novel tracers for environmental applications. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Novel glass tracers, organic and inorganic polymers based on narrow band atomic fluorescence, have been developed for deployment as environmental tracers. The use of discrete fluorescent species in an environmentally stable host has been investigated... Read More about Development and application of novel tracers for environmental applications..

Direct synthesis gas conversion to alcohols and hydrocarbons using a catalytic membrane reactor. (2009)
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UMOH, R.M. 2009. Direct synthesis gas conversion to alcohols and hydrocarbons using a catalytic membrane reactor. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

In this work, inorganic membranes with highly dispersed metallic catalysts on macroporous titania-washcoated alumina supports were produced, characterized and tested in a catalytic membrane reactor. The reactor, operated as a contactor in the forced... Read More about Direct synthesis gas conversion to alcohols and hydrocarbons using a catalytic membrane reactor..

Modelling of fines migration mechanisms in high permeability sands: impact on reservoir performance. (2009)
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AL-MUFARJI, S. 2009. Modelling of fines migration mechanisms in high permeability sands: impact on reservoir performance. Robert Gordon University, MPhil thesis.

Today the oil and gas industry suffers significant production losses due to fines migrations in high permeability sandstone formations or sand packs. During drilling, production or injection, fines migration continues to cause formation impairment re... Read More about Modelling of fines migration mechanisms in high permeability sands: impact on reservoir performance..

Vision systems for a mobile robot based on line detection using the Hough Transform and artificial neural networks. (2008)
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DAMARYAM, G.K. 2008. Vision systems for a mobile robot based on line detection using the Hough Transform and artificial neural networks. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This project contributes to the problem of mobile robot self-navigation within a rectilinear framework based on visual data. It proposes a number of vision systems based on detection of straight lines in images captured by a robot using the Hough tra... Read More about Vision systems for a mobile robot based on line detection using the Hough Transform and artificial neural networks..

Hydrodynamic and economic modelling of tidal current energy conversion systems. (2008)
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MELVILLE, G.T. 2008. Hydrodynamic and economic modelling of tidal current energy conversion systems. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This thesis examines the contribution of computational modelling to the development of the tidal current energy industry, against the background of increasing commercial, government, academic and public interest. It does this through the practical ap... Read More about Hydrodynamic and economic modelling of tidal current energy conversion systems..

Intelligent grain size profiling using neural network and application to sanding potential prediction in real time. (2007)
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OLUYEMI, G.F. 2007. Intelligent grain size profiling using neural network and application to sanding potential prediction in real time. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Production of hydrocarbon from both consolidated and unconsolidated clastic reservoir rocks poses a risk of sand production especially if a well articulated programme of sand management strategy is not put in place to deal with the problem at the ons... Read More about Intelligent grain size profiling using neural network and application to sanding potential prediction in real time..