Browsing by Author "Duke, Mike"
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Designing a low cost solar collector system for process industry applications
Anderson, Timothy Nicholas; Duke, Mike; Carson, James K. (2008)New Zealand is a large producer and processor of primary products and has a climate with high levels of solar radiation. However, the use of solar energy for heating and cooling in the processing industries has received ... -
Designing photovolaic/thermal solar collectors for building integration
Anderson, Timothy Nicholas; Duke, Mike; Carson, James K. (Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2008)With concern growing over the environment and resource use, there has been greater emphasis placed on sustainability, particularly in the built environment. One of the key points of sustainable urban environments is the ... -
Determining the characteristics of a passive linear electro-magnetic damper for a lightweight vehicle.
Fow, Alista John; Duke, Mike (2016-04-22)Previous research has shown that passive electromagnetic damping could be feasible for automotive applications, but there would be a severe weight penalty, particularly in light weight vehicles. With modern advances in ... -
Determining the volumetric characteristics of a passive linear electromagnetic damper for vehicle applications.
Duke, Mike; Fow, Alista John (Taylor and Francis Online, 2017)Previous research has shown that passive electromagnetic damping could be feasible for automotive applications, but there would be a severe weight penalty, particularly in light weight vehicles. With modern advances in ... -
Development and experimental analysis of a pneumatic based dibbling machine for a forestry nursery
McGuinness, Benjamin John; Duke, Mike; Lim, Shen Hin; Au, Chi Kit (MDPI AG, 2022)The rejection rate of tree stock in a forestry nursery can be as high as 35%. This is attributed to plant physiology, poorly trained seasonal workers and unsophisticated equipment. It is estimated that approximately 5% of ...