School of Engineering, ATU Galway City: Recent submissions
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Development of an inspection regime for on-site domestic wastewater treatment systems
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012)The overall purpose of this study was to develop a thorough inspection regime for onsite wastewater treatment systems, which is practical and could be implemented on all site conditions across the country. With approximately ... -
Management and evaluation of a range of forest species for use as cut foliage
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)This project explored the possibility of harvesting marketable foliage stems in addition to producing timber from plantations of Larix leptolepis, Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ and Tsuga heterophylla. Data recorded ... -
Search for very high energy Gamma radiation from the Starburst Galaxy IC 342
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)This thesis describes a search for very high energy (VHE) gamma-ray emission from the starburst galaxy IC 342. The analysis was based on data from the 2003 — 2004 observing season recorded using the Whipple 10-metre ... -
Development of a semi-automatic self learning pattern recognition system for the control of electronic boards
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2002)This project was funded under the Applied Research Grants Scheme administered by Enterprise Ireland. The project was a partnership between Galway - Mayo Institute of Technology and an industrial company, Tyco/Mallinckrodt ... -
Implementation of a customer relationship management system in an SME
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2002)The research conducted for this thesis has been carried out over a two year period as part of the Mobile Tools and Technology for customer care (MOTTO) project. The project was funded under the Applied Grant scheme ... -
Development of a life cycle management system for remote products.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2001)The research described in this thesis has been developed as a part of the Reliability and Field Data Management for Multi-Component Products (REFIDAM) Project. This project was funded under the Applied Research Grants ... -
Development of an integrated approach to reliability management and operation
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2001)The research described in this thesis has been developed as a part of the Reliability and Field Data Management for Multi-component Products (REFIDAM) Project. This project was founded under the Applied Research Grants ... -
Design of a bifurcated stent graft, with its accompanying delivery system.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2000)Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) haemorhaging is a life-threatening disease. An aneurysm is a permanent swelling of an artery due to a weakness in its wall. Current surgical repair involves opening the chest or abdomen, ... -
Development of a disassembly methodology for DFE
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2002)The research described in this thesis was developed as part of the Information Management for Green Design (IMAGREE) Project. The IMAGREE Project was funded by Enterprise Ireland under Strategic Research Grant Scheme as ... -
A comparative study in two secondary schools aimed at improving their energy management: Archbishop McHale College Tuam, Coláiste Cholmcille Indreabhánn
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Climate change is a crisis that is going to affect all of our lives in the future. Ireland is expected to have increased storms and rain throughout the country. This will affect our lives greatly unless we do something ... -
To determine if the ‘NIMBY’ phenomenon explains the slow progress of wind farm development or do institutional factors need to be taken in to consideration?
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The threats posed by climate change are placing governments under increasing pressure to meet electricity demand from low carbon sources. Wind energy has been has been identified as one of the main technologies to help in ... -
Development of a data acquisition system to characterise sustainable energy technologies and to support Web-Based learning (DAQ-WBL)
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2009)Driven by concerns about rising energy costs, security of supply and climate change a new wave of Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET’s) have been embraced by the Irish consumer. Such systems as solar collectors, heat ... -
The concept of risk management in the renewable sector.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This study explores the perception of risk and the level of risk management implementation in the renewable sector. Risk management is emerging as a key issue due to the loss of confidence amongst banks, causing the ... -
Design, development and testing of a CAD integrated design for environment software tool.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2002)The research described in this thesis was developed as part o f the Information Management for Green Design (IMA GREE) Project. The 1MAGREE Project was founded by Enterprise Ireland under a Strategic Research Grant Scheme ... -
Flood analysis of the clare river catchment considering traditional factors and climate change
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The main objective of this thesis on flooding was to produce a detailed report on flooding with specific reference to the Clare River catchment. Past flooding in the Clare River catchment was assessed with specific ... -
The importance and accuracy of wind power forecasts
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)Due to the global crisis o f climate change many countries throughout the world are installing the renewable energy o f wind power into their electricity system. Wind energy causes complications when it is being integrated ... -
The challenges of establishing the electric vehicle in Ireland
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis investigates the challenges of establishing the electric vehicle (EV) in Ireland and how the Irish government and industry are trying to meet them. It further seeks to provide information on Irish consumers’ ... -
The financial sustainability of passive house construction in Ireland.
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)In Ireland the average energy cost for a household in 2006 was estimated to be €1,767, an increase of 4% on 2005 figures. With the state o f the current economic climate, home owners are beginning to realise the potential ... -
Overcoming the supply inconsistencies of tidal current energy conversion devices
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)The adoption of a sustainable approach to meeting the energy needs of society has recently taken on a more central and urgent place in the minds of many people. There are many reasons for this including ecological, ... -
The design and development of heat extraction technologies for the utilisation of compost thermal energy
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2009)A composting Heat Extraction Unit (HEU) was designed to utilise waste heat from decaying organic matter for a variety of heating application The aim was to construct an insulated small scale, sealed, organic matter filled ...
