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TU Delft simulates breaking waves
— 28 Feb 2011 16:49 | TechnologyThe SWAN (Simulating WAves Nearshore) wave prediction model developed at TU Delft has been a huge international success for many years. This model predicts the distribution of wave…
TU Delft to help cancer patients
— 25 Sep 2010 12:20 | HealthTU Delft's nuclear research reactor will be used as a back-up facility for the production of the radioactive isotope molybdenum-99, when supplies run out. Molybdenum-99 is widely used…
Using buildings for flood protection
— 6 Sep 2010 16:37 | EnvironmentBuildings, car parks and roads could, alongside their 'regular' functions, have a role to play in protecting the rest of the city from flooding. According to researcher Bianca Stalenberg,…
Melting rate icecaps Greenland and Western Antarctica lower than expected
— 6 Sep 2010 16:34 | EnvironmentThe Greenland and West Antarctic ice caps are melting at half the speed previously predicted. This finding has emerged from research by a joint US/Dutch team from the Jet Propulsion…
DNA through graphene nanopores
— 10 Jul 2010 07:54 | TechnologyA team of researchers from Delft University of Technology announces a new type of nanopore devices that may significantly impact the way we screen DNA molecules, for example to read…
Hydrogen distribution not an option in biomass gasification
— 9 Jul 2010 11:40 | TechnologyWhen using fuel cells to generate electricity from biomass, the best approach is to do so centrally, in combination with a gas turbine. The production and subsequent distribution of…
Emissions of greenhouse gases methane and nitrous oxide underestimated
— 2 Jul 2010 09:56 | EnvironmentThe emission of the greenhouse gases methane and nitrous oxide has been structurally underestimated, as a result of the measuring methods used. This is the conclusion of the scientist…
TU Delft improves production of chemicals from wood waste
— 18 Mar 2010 13:24 | TechnologyResearchers from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have succeeded in making a significant leap forward in the production of biochemicals and biofuels from waste wood.…
Better weather forecasts with a map showing atmospheric vapour
— 9 Feb 2010 13:46 | EnvironmentWeather forecasts, satellite navigation in cars and the inspection of dikes or natural gas fields: these applications using satellite data would all be even more accurate if we knew…
Boat tail reduces truck fuel consumption by 7.5 percent
— 6 Nov 2009 11:54 | TechnologyA boat tail is a tapering protrusion about two metres in length mounted on the rear of a truck. The boat tail had already proved itself during wind tunnel experiments and computer simulations,…