A power describes the ability of an agent to act in some way. While this notion of power is critical in the context of organisational dynamics, and has been studied by others in this light, it must be constrained so as to be useful in any practical application. In particular, we are concerned with how power may be used by agents to govern the imposition and management of norms, and how agents m...

The research presented here describes the numerical optimization of a multi-step ignition model to predict the auto-ignition of dimethyl ether (DME) in a rapid compression machine. The multi-step modeling concept is aimed at capturing the ignition behavior of new oxygenated fuel blends, where detailed or reducedmechanisms are not available. Experimental data for the ignition ofDME/O2/N2mixtures...

The advances in air quality modelling have been substantial in the last decade. Nowadays, air quality modelling systems are capable to provide accurate information on the impact of different sources in relation to the total air pollution concentrations in real-time and in forecasting modes. In this contribution we show the results of the impact of five different industrial plants on a mesoscale...

A pneumatic system that transmits power via the force of compressed air is an essential component air-driven soft robot. Pneumatic valves are one key parts this system. However, development or electronics-free for robotic applications in its infancy, with only a few 2/2 way developed. Previous research has shown demands complex can regulate airflow multiple channels switching pressure within ch...