@masterthesis{Raabe2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Raabe, Jonas Leander}, title = {caff{\´e} eccezionale for la marzocco : Interiordesign eines Showrooms in K{\"o}ln}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {111 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In dem Projekt „caff{\´e} eccezionale for la marzocco" wurde sich mit der Gestaltung eines interaktiven Showrooms f{\"u}r die renommierte Kaffeemaschinenmarke „La Marzocco" auseinandergesetzt. Dieser Showroom befindet sich im Belgischen Viertel in K{\"o}ln und bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in die Welt des Espressos. Die Zielsetzung: nicht nur die Leidenschaft f{\"u}r Kaffee und sein pr{\"a}zises Handwerk zu teilen, sondern auch auf die dringende Notwendigkeit hinzuweisen, nachhaltige Praktiken im Kaffeeanbau zu f{\"o}rdern. Durch die einzigartige Gestaltung des Showrooms wurde eine Atmosph{\"a}re geschaffen, die Besucher:innen erm{\"o}glicht, die Marke sinnlich zu entdecken und kennenzulernen. Er fungiert nicht nur als Ausstellungsraum f{\"u}r Kaffeemaschinen, sondern auch als Plattform, die die Besuche:innen auf eine interaktive Erlebnisreise durch die Welt des Kaffees f{\"u}hrt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Platzen2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Platzen, Nicolai}, title = {Blue in Green}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {171 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Portr{\"a}ts sind allgegenw{\"a}rtig und begegnen uns t{\"a}glich in den verschiedensten Formen und an den verschiedensten Orten. Sie sind zu einem nicht unbedeutenden Aspekt unseres kulturellen und sozialen Lebens geworden. Die Fotografie verspricht dabei eine unverf{\"a}lschte Wiedergabe der Realit{\"a}t. Das Portr{\"a}t fungiert an vielen Stellen sogar als Stellvertreter der abgebildeten Person. Es entsteht eine gewisse parasoziale Vertrautheit zur Abbildung. Allerdings birgt der Prozess des Portr{\"a}tierens zahlreiche Herausforderungen und Beschr{\"a}nkungen: St{\"o}rfaktoren, technischer sowie psychologischer Natur, beeinflussen die Diskrepanz zwischen einer Person und ihrer Abbildung erheblich. „Blue in Green" ist ein installativer Raum, welcher die Rezipient*innen mit besagten St{\"o}rfaktoren konfrontiert, die Vertrautheit mit der Abbildung bricht und so zu einer Auseinandersetzung mit Portr{\"a}ts aus m{\"o}glichst vielen verschiedenen Perspektiven provoziert.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Plevako2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Plevako, Ludmilla}, title = {Ekatharina : Leben in der Trudarmee}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {59 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Harte Arbeit, Hunger, Unterk{\"u}hlung und Ungewissheit - dies war der normale Alltag der Trudarmee im 2. Weltkrieg. Ekatharina, eine deutsche Sowjetb{\"u}rgerin, wurde wie viele andere gegen ihren Willen in diese Armee eingezogen. Die Bachelorarbeit „Ekatharina - Leben in der Trudarmee" behandelt den Lebensabschnitt einer {\"U}berlebenden, der Urgroßmutter der Autorin, in Form eines Graphic Novels. In der Trudarmee, auch Arbeitsarmee genannt, musste sie unter schweren Bedingungen Zwangsarbeit verrichten, wie arbeiten in der Schmiede, B{\"a}ume f{\"a}llen oder St{\"a}mme schleppen. Das Projekt soll nicht nur die Erinnerungen und das kulturelle Gut bewahren, es soll auch die Familiengeschichte erforschen, die Vergangenheit verst{\"a}ndlich gestalten und die beteiligten Personen in Ehren halten.}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-11152, title = {Ordnung zur Aufhebung der Pr{\"u}fungsordnung f{\"u}r die Bachelorstudieng{\"a}nge „Smart Building Engineering", „Smart Building Engineering mit Praxissemester" und „Smart Building Engineering mit Auslandssemester"}, organization = {FH Aachen}, pages = {4 Seiten}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @article{GollandSchroeer2024, author = {Golland, Alexander and Schr{\"o}er, Jan-Erik}, title = {Error 404 im Vergabeverfahren: Datenschutz nicht gefunden?}, series = {VergabeR}, journal = {VergabeR}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2366-2247}, pages = {75 -- 92}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Das Thema Datenschutz wurde bei der {\"o}ffentlichen Auftragsvergabe bislang vor allem in Bezug auf Drittlandtransfers personenbezogener Daten in die USA diskutiert. Jedoch spielt der Datenschutz f{\"u}r das Vergabeverfahren und f{\"u}r die Ausf{\"u}hrung datenschutzrelevanter Leistungen generell eine wesentliche Rolle. Gleichwohl herrschen bislang unter {\"o}ffentlichen Auftraggebern Schwierigkeiten, datenschutzrechtlich relevante Fallkonstellationen zu erkennen, die m{\"o}glichen Risiken daraus abzuleiten und, sofern dies gelingt, diesen Risiken angemessen zu begegnen. Der vorliegende Beitrag befasst sich mit der datenschutzrechtlichen Verantwortlichkeit, ihren Folgen und den daraus resultierenden Konsequenzen f{\"u}r die Gestaltung von Vergabeverfahren und Vergabeunterlagen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Peters2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Peters, Carla}, title = {Display Neuke : Archivierte Perspektive}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {24 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Die Website „Display Neuke" macht den bisher unver{\"o}ffentlichten Nachlass der Bildjournalistin Angela Neuke (1943-1997) aus der Sammlung des LVR-LandesMuseums Bonn digital und interaktiv zug{\"a}nglich. Das Projekt beleuchtet insbesondere Neukes Dokumentation der Frauenbewegung der 1970er Jahre in Westdeutschland und regt zur Reflexion {\"u}ber historische sowie aktuelle Frauenbilder an. Durch die bewusste Zusammenf{\"u}hrung und kontextuelle Einordnung des Materials wird sichtbar, wo, warum und unter welchen Umst{\"a}nden Fotostrecken und Magazinreportagen entstanden sind - das Archiv wird so als ein lebendiger Ort der Wissensvermittlung erfahrbar. Der Ansatz der programmierten und ver{\"o}ffentlichten Website erm{\"o}glicht es, Inhalte dynamisch anzupassen und zuk{\"u}nftig zu erweitern.}, language = {de} } @article{AdelsThoennessenMonakhova2024, author = {Adels, Klaudia and Th{\"o}nnessen, Vera and Monakhova, Yulia}, title = {Complementary instrumental techniques applied to pain relieving tablets in an undergraduate laboratory experiment}, series = {Journal of Chemical Education}, journal = {Journal of Chemical Education}, publisher = {ACS}, issn = {0021-9584 (Print)}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jchemed.4c00681}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Several unconnected laboratory experiments are usually offered for students in instrumental analysis lab. To give the students a more rational overview of the most common instrumental techniques, a new laboratory experiment was developed. Marketed pain relief drugs, familiar consumer products with one to three active components, namely, acetaminophen (paracetamol), acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), and caffeine, were selected. Common analytical methods were compared regarding the performance of qualitative and quantitative analysis of unknown tablets: UV-visible (UV-vis), infrared (IR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies, as well as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The students successfully uncovered the composition of formulations, which were divided into three difficulty categories. Students were shown that in addition to simple mixtures handled in theoretical classes, the composition of complex drug products can also be uncovered. By comparing the performance of different techniques, students deepen their understanding and compare the efficiency of analytical methods in the context of complex mixtures. The laboratory experiment can be adjusted for graduate level by including extra tasks such as method optimization, validation, and 2D spectroscopic techniques.}, language = {en} } @article{AkimbekovDigelZhubanovaetal.2024, author = {Akimbekov, Nuraly and Digel, Ilya and Zhubanova, Azhar and Tastambek, Kuanysh T. and Tepecik, Atakan and Sherelkhan, Dinara}, title = {Biotechnological potentials of surfactants in coal utilization: a review}, series = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research}, volume = {31}, journal = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1614-7499}, doi = {10.1007/s11356-024-34892-5}, pages = {55099 -- 55118}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The quest for scientifically advanced and sustainable solutions is driven by growing environmental and economic issues associated with coal mining, processing, and utilization. Consequently, within the coal industry, there is a growing recognition of the potential of microbial applications in fostering innovative technologies. Microbial-based coal solubilization, coal beneficiation, and coal dust suppression are green alternatives to traditional thermochemical and leaching technologies and better meet the need for ecologically sound and economically viable choices. Surfactant-mediated approaches have emerged as powerful tools for modeling, simulation, and optimization of coal-microbial systems and continue to gain prominence in clean coal fuel production, particularly in microbiological co-processing, conversion, and beneficiation. Surfactants (surface-active agents) are amphiphilic compounds that can reduce surface tension and enhance the solubility of hydrophobic molecules. A wide range of surfactant properties can be achieved by either directly influencing microbial growth factors, stimulants, and substrates or indirectly serving as frothers, collectors, and modifiers in the processing and utilization of coal. This review highlights the significant biotechnological potential of surfactants by providing a thorough overview of their involvement in coal biodegradation, bioprocessing, and biobeneficiation, acknowledging their importance as crucial steps in coal consumption.}, language = {en} } @article{FreyerKemptKloeser2024, author = {Freyer, Nils and Kempt, Hendrik and Kl{\"o}ser, Lars}, title = {Easy-read and large language models: on the ethical dimensions of LLM-based text simplification}, series = {Ethics and Information Technology}, volume = {26}, journal = {Ethics and Information Technology}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dortrecht}, issn = {1388-1957 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/s10676-024-09792-4}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The production of easy-read and plain language is a challenging task, requiring well-educated experts to write context-dependent simplifications of texts. Therefore, the domain of easy-read and plain language is currently restricted to the bare minimum of necessary information. Thus, even though there is a tendency to broaden the domain of easy-read and plain language, the inaccessibility of a significant amount of textual information excludes the target audience from partaking or entertainment and restricts their ability to live life autonomously. Large language models can solve a vast variety of natural language tasks, including the simplification of standard language texts to easy-read or plain language. Moreover, with the rise of generative models like GPT, easy-read and plain language may be applicable to all kinds of natural language texts, making formerly inaccessible information accessible to marginalized groups like, a.o., non-native speakers, and people with mental disabilities. In this paper, we argue for the feasibility of text simplification and generation in that context, outline the ethical dimensions, and discuss the implications for researchers in the field of ethics and computer science.}, language = {en} } @article{EichlerBalcBremenetal.2024, author = {Eichler, Fabian and Balc, Nicolae and Bremen, Sebastian and Schleser, Markus and Schwarz, Alexander}, title = {Research on reducing residual stresses of SLM parts made for downstream welding process}, series = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, volume = {67}, journal = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, number = {1s}, publisher = {Technical University of Cluj-Napoca}, address = {Cluj-Napoca}, issn = {1221-5872}, pages = {69 -- 78}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In the face of the current trend towards larger and more complex production tasks in the SLM process and the current limitations in terms of maximum build space, the welding of SLM components to each other or to conventionally manufactured parts is becoming increasingly relevant. The fusion welding of SLM components made of 316L has so far been rarely investigated and if so, then for highly specialised laser welding processes. When welding with industrial gas welding processes such as MIG/MAG or TIG welding, distortions occur which are associated with the resulting residual stresses in the components. This paper investigates process-side influencing factors to avoid resulting residual stresses in SLM components made of 316L. The aim is to develop a strategy to build up SLM components as stress-free as possible in order to join them as profitably as possible with a downstream welding process. For this purpose, influencing parameters such as laser power, scan speed, but also scan vector length and different scan patterns are investigated with regard to their influence on residual stresses.}, language = {en} } @article{AbbasBalcBremenetal.2024, author = {Abbas, Karim and Balc, Nicolae and Bremen, Sebastian and Hedwig, Lukas}, title = {Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in rapid tooling: advancements and applications for fused filament fabrication of rubber molds}, series = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, volume = {67}, journal = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, number = {1s}, publisher = {Technical University of Cluj-Napoca}, address = {Cluj-Napoca}, issn = {1221-5872}, pages = {13 -- 22}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Establishing high-performance polymers in additive manufacturing opens up new industrial applications. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) was initially used in aerospace but is now widely applied in automotive, electronics, and medical industries. This study focuses on developing applications using PEEK and Fused Filament Fabrication for cost-efficient vulcanization injection mold production. A proof of concept confirms PEEK's suitability for AM mold making, withstanding vulcanization conditions. Printing PEEK above its glass transition temperature of 145 °C is preferable due to its narrow process window. A new process strategy at room temperature is discussed, with micrographs showing improved inter-layer bonding at 410°C nozzle temperature and 0.1 mm layer thickness. Minimizing the layer thickness from 0.15 mm to 0.1 mm improves tensile strength by 16\%.}, language = {en} } @article{LuftArntz2024, author = {Luft, Nils and Arntz, Kristian}, title = {The impact and challenges of Industry 4.0 on factory design, organization and management}, series = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, volume = {67}, journal = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, number = {1s}, publisher = {Technical University of Cluj-Napoca}, address = {Cluj-Napoca}, issn = {1221-5872}, pages = {151 -- 158}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The fourth industrial revolution is on its way to reshape manufacturing and value creation in a profound way. The underlying technologies like cyber-physical systems (CPS), big data, collaborative robotics, additive manufacturing or artificial intelligence offer huge potentials for the optimization and evolution of production systems. However, many manufacturing companies struggle to implement these technologies. This can only in part be attributed to the lack of skilled personal within these companies or a missing digitalization strategy. Rather, there is a fundamental incompatibility between the way current production systems and companies (Industry 3.0) are structured across multiple dimensions compared to what is necessary for industry 4.0. This is especially true in manufacturing systems and their transition towards flexible, decentralized and autonomous value creation networks. This paper shows across various dimensions these incompatibilities within manufacturing systems, explores their reasons and discusses a different approach to create a foundation for Industry 4.0 in manufacturing companies.}, language = {en} } @book{Heinrichs2024, author = {Heinrichs, Florian}, title = {Algorithmen, Zufall, Unsicherheit - und Pizza!}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-69171-7 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-69172-4}, pages = {X, 191 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Dieses Buch l{\"a}dt dazu ein, die Welt um uns herum aus einem neuen Blickwinkel zu betrachten und dabei die spannende Verbindung zwischen der Mathematik und unserem t{\"a}glichen Leben zu entdecken - denn um die Technologien und Entwicklungen unserer modernen Gesellschaft zu verstehen, ben{\"o}tigen wir ein intuitives Verst{\"a}ndnis grundlegender mathematischer Ideen. In diesem Buch geht es um diese Grundlagen, vor allem aber um ihre praktische Anwendung im Alltag: Gemeinsam begeben wir uns auf eine unterhaltsame Reise und entdecken dabei, wie Mathematik in vielf{\"a}ltiger Weise allgegenw{\"a}rtig ist. Anschauliche Beispiele zeigen, wie wir t{\"a}glich - oft unbewusst - mathematische Ideen nutzen und wie wir mit Hilfe von Mathematik bessere Entscheidungen treffen k{\"o}nnen. Nach einer Einf{\"u}hrung in Algorithmen und Optimierungsprobleme, geht es im weiteren Verlauf um die Modellierung von Zufall und Unsicherheiten. Zum Ende des Buchs werden die Themen zusammengef{\"u}hrt und Algorithmen f{\"u}r Anwendungen besprochen, bei denen der Zufall eine entscheidende Rolle spielt.}, language = {de} } @article{MyburghJacobszBothaLeRouxKotliaretal.2024, author = {Myburgh-Jacobsz, Catharina Elizabeth and Botha-Le Roux, Shani and Kotliar, Konstantin and Wentzel, Annemarie and Jacobs, Adriaan and De Boever, Patrick and Goswami, Nandu and Strijdom, Hans and Smith, Wayne}, title = {Retinal vessel functional responses in South Africans living with and without HIV: the EndoAfrica-NWU study}, series = {Microcirculation}, journal = {Microcirculation}, number = {Early View}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Malden, MA}, issn = {1073-9688 (Print)}, doi = {10.1111/micc.12878}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @article{LuftBalcBremen2024, author = {Luft, Angela and Balc, Nicolae and Bremen, Sebastian}, title = {Experts' perspectives on the adoption of additive manufacturing in the industry and its interrelated implications in production structures}, series = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, volume = {67}, journal = {Acta Technica Napocensis}, number = {1s}, publisher = {Technical University of Cluj-Napoca}, address = {Cluj-Napoca}, issn = {1221-5872}, pages = {159 -- 168}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a topic that is becoming more relevant to many companies globally. With AM's progressive development and use for series production, integrating the technology into existing production structures is becoming an important criterion for businesses. This study qualitatively examines the actual state and different perspectives on the integration of AM in production structures. Seven semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed. The interview partners were high-level experts in Additive Manufacturing and production systems from industry and science. Four main themes were identified. Key findings are the far-reaching interrelationships and implications of AM within production structures. Specific AM-related aspects were identified. Those can be used to increase the knowledge and practical application of the technology in the industry and as a foundation for economic considerations.}, language = {en} } @article{GongRautPelzeretal.2024, author = {Gong, Jing and Raut, Amod and Pelzer, Marcel and H{\"u}ning, Felix}, title = {Marking-based perpendicular parking slot detection algorithm using LiDAR sensors}, series = {Vehicles}, volume = {6}, journal = {Vehicles}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2624-8921}, doi = {10.3390/vehicles6040083}, pages = {1717 -- 1729}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The emergence of automotive-grade LiDARs has given rise to new potential methods to develop novel advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). However, accurate and reliable parking slot detection (PSD) remains a challenge, especially in the low-light conditions typical of indoor car parks. Existing camera-based approaches struggle with these conditions and require sensor fusion to determine parking slot occupancy. This paper proposes a parking slot detection (PSD) algorithm which utilizes the intensity of a LiDAR point cloud to detect the markings of perpendicular parking slots. LiDAR-based approaches offer robustness in low-light environments and can directly determine occupancy status using 3D information. The proposed PSD algorithm first segments the ground plane from the LiDAR point cloud and detects the main axis along the driving direction using a random sample consensus algorithm (RANSAC). The remaining ground point cloud is filtered by a dynamic Otsu's threshold, and the markings of parking slots are detected in multiple windows along the driving direction separately. Hypotheses of parking slots are generated between the markings, which are cross-checked with a non-ground point cloud to determine the occupancy status. Test results showed that the proposed algorithm is robust in detecting perpendicular parking slots in well-marked car parks with high precision, low width error, and low variance. The proposed algorithm is designed in such a way that future adoption for parallel parking slots and combination with free-space-based detection approaches is possible. This solution addresses the limitations of camera-based systems and enhances PSD accuracy and reliability in challenging lighting conditions.}, language = {en} } @article{BoehnischBraunMarzoccaetal.2024, author = {B{\"o}hnisch, Nils and Braun, Carsten and Marzocca, Pierre and Muscarello, Vincenzo}, title = {Impact of aerodynamic interactions on aeroelastic stability of wing-propeller systems}, series = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {14}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, number = {19}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2076-3417}, doi = {10.3390/app14198709}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This paper presents initial findings from aeroelastic studies conducted on a wing-propeller model, aimed at evaluating the impact of aerodynamic interactions on wing flutter mechanisms and overall aeroelastic performance. The flutter onset is assessed using a frequency-domain method. Mid-fidelity tools based on the time-domain approach are then exploited to account for the complex aerodynamic interaction between the propeller and the wing. Specifically, the open-source software DUST and MBDyn are leveraged for this purpose. The investigation covers both windmilling and thrusting conditions. During the trim process, adjustments to the collective pitch of the blades are made to ensure consistency across operational points. Time histories are then analyzed to pinpoint flutter onset, and corresponding frequencies and damping ratios are identified. The results reveal a marginal destabilizing effect of aerodynamic interaction on flutter speed, approximately 5\%. Notably, the thrusting condition demonstrates a greater destabilizing influence compared to the windmilling case. These comprehensive findings enhance the understanding of the aerodynamic behavior of such systems and offer valuable insights for early design predictions and the development of streamlined models for future endeavors.}, language = {en} } @article{CheilytkoAlexopoulosPozhuyevetal.2024, author = {Cheilytko, Andrii and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Pozhuyev, Andriy and Kaufhold, Oliver}, title = {An analytical approach to power optimization of concentrating solar power plants with thermal storage}, series = {Solar}, volume = {4}, journal = {Solar}, number = {3}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2673-9941}, doi = {10.3390/solar4030024}, pages = {509 -- 525}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This paper deals with the problem of determining the optimal capacity of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, especially in the context of hybrid solar power plants. This work presents an innovative analytical approach to optimizing the capacity of concentrated solar plants. The proposed method is based on the use of additional non-dimensional parameters, in particular, the design factor and the solar multiple factor. This paper presents a mathematical optimization model that focuses on the capacity of concentrated solar power plants where thermal storage plays a key role in the energy source. The analytical approach provides a more complete understanding of the design process for hybrid power plants. In addition, the use of additional factors and the combination of the proposed method with existing numerical methods allows for more refined optimization, which allows for the more accurate selection of the capacity for specific geographical conditions. Importantly, the proposed method significantly increases the speed of computation compared to that of traditional numerical methods. Finally, the authors present the results of the analysis of the proposed system of equations for calculating the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for hybrid solar power plants. The nonlinearity of the LCOE on the main calculation parameters is shown}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehnischBraun2024, author = {B{\"o}hnisch, Nils and Braun, Carsten}, title = {The effect of aerodynamic interactions on aeroelastic stability in wing-propeller systems}, series = {IFASD2024 Proceedings}, booktitle = {IFASD2024 Proceedings}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This paper presents initial findings from aeroelastic studies conducted on a wing-propeller model, aimed at evaluating the impact of aerodynamic interactions on wing flutter mechanisms and overall aeroelastic performance. Utilizing a frequency domain method, the flutter onset within a specified flight speed range is assessed. Mid-fidelity tools with a time domain approach are then used to account for the complex aerodynamic interaction between the propeller and the wing. Specifically, open-source software DUST and MBDyn are leveraged for this purpose. This investigation covers both windmilling and thrusting conditions of the wing-propeller model. During the trim process, adjustments to the collective pitch of the blades are made to ensure consistency across operational points. Time histories are then analyzed to pinpoint flutter onset, and corresponding frequencies and damping ratios are meticulously identified. The results reveal a marginal destabilizing effect of aerodynamic interaction on flutter speed, approximately 5\%. Notably, the thrusting condition demonstrates a greater destabilizing influence compared to windmilling. These comprehensive findings enhance the understanding of the aerodynamic behavior of such systems and offer valuable insights for early design predictions and the development of streamlined models for future endeavors.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KramerBragardRitzetal.2024, author = {Kramer, Pia and Bragard, Michael and Ritz, Thomas and Ferfer, Ute and Schiffers, Tim}, title = {Visualizing, Enhancing and Predicting Students' Success through ECTS Monitoring}, series = {2024 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)}, booktitle = {2024 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York, NY}, issn = {2165-9559}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON60312.2024.10578652}, pages = {5 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This paper serves as an introduction to the ECTS monitoring system and its potential applications in higher education. It also emphasizes the potential for ECTS monitoring to become a proactive system, supporting students by predicting academic success and identifying groups of potential dropouts for tailored support services. The use of the nearest neighbor analysis is suggested for improving data analysis and prediction accuracy.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RuettersBragardDolls2024, author = {R{\"u}tters, Ren{\´e} and Bragard, Michael and Dolls, Sarah}, title = {The Inverted Rotary Pendulum: Facilitating Practical Teaching in Advanced Control Engineering}, series = {2024 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)}, booktitle = {2024 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York, NY}, issn = {2165-9559}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON60312.2024.10578937}, pages = {5 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This paper outlines a practical approach to teach control engineering principles, with an inverted rotary pendulum, serving as an illustrative example. It shows how the pendulum is embedded in an advanced course of control engineering. This approach is incorporated into a flipped-classroom concept, as well as classical teaching concepts, offering students practical experience in control engineering. In addition, the design of the pendulum is shown, using a Raspberry Pi as the target platform for Matlab Simulink. This pendulum can be used in the classroom to evaluate the controller design mentioned above. It is analysed if the use of the pendulum generates a deeper understanding of the learning contents.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BremmBlaneckBornheimetal.2024, author = {Bremm, Florian and Blaneck, Patrick Gustav and Bornheim, Tobias and Grieger, Niklas and Bialonski, Stephan}, title = {Detecting Sexism in German Online Newspaper Comments with Open-Source Text Embeddings (Team GDA, GermEval2024 Shared Task 1: GerMS-Detect, Subtasks 1 and 2, Closed Track)}, series = {Proceedings of GermEval 2024 Task 1 GerMS-Detect Workshop on Sexism Detection in German Online News Fora (GerMS-Detect 2024)}, booktitle = {Proceedings of GermEval 2024 Task 1 GerMS-Detect Workshop on Sexism Detection in German Online News Fora (GerMS-Detect 2024)}, publisher = {ACL}, address = {Kerrville}, doi = {10.48550/arXiv.2403.08592}, pages = {33 -- 38}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Sexism in online media comments is a pervasive challenge that often manifests subtly, complicating moderation efforts as interpretations of what constitutes sexism can vary among individuals. We study monolingual and multilingual open-source text embeddings to reliably detect sexism and misogyny in Germanlanguage online comments from an Austrian newspaper. We observed classifiers trained on text embeddings to mimic closely the individual judgements of human annotators. Our method showed robust performance in the GermEval 2024 GerMS-Detect Subtask 1 challenge, achieving an average macro F1 score of 0.597 (4th place, as reported on Codabench). It also accurately predicted the distribution of human annotations in GerMS-Detect Subtask 2, with an average Jensen-Shannon distance of 0.301 (2nd place). The computational efficiency of our approach suggests potential for scalable applications across various languages and linguistic contexts.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MichauxBrunnWillertetal.2024, author = {Michaux, Frank and Brunn, Andr{\´e} and Willert, Christian and Kallweit, Stephan}, title = {Automatic setup and calibration of a Robotic-PIV system using fiducial markers}, series = {21st International Symposium on Application of Laser and Imaging Techniques to Fluid Mechanics}, booktitle = {21st International Symposium on Application of Laser and Imaging Techniques to Fluid Mechanics}, doi = {10.55037/lxlaser.21st.163}, pages = {12 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The use of industrial robots allows the precise manipulation of all components necessary for setting up a large-scale particle image velocimetry (PIV) system. The known internal calibration matrix of the cameras in combination with the actual pose of the industrial robots and the calculated transform from the fiducial markers to camera coordinates allow the precise positioning of the individual PIV components according to the measurement demands. In addition, the complete calibration procedure for generating the external camera matrix and the mapping functions for e.g. dewarping the stereo images can be automatically determined without further user interaction and thus the degree of automation can be extended to nearly 100\%. This increased degree of automation expands the applications range of PIV systems, in particular for measurement tasks with severe time constraints.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EggertSchwarz2024, author = {Eggert, Matthias and Schwarz, Jakob}, title = {What do enterprise collaboration systems afford to digital startups?}, series = {ECIS 2024 Proceedings}, booktitle = {ECIS 2024 Proceedings}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In recent years, more and more digital startups have been founded and many of them work remotely by applying enterprise collaboration systems (ECS). The study investigates the functional affordances of ECS, particularly Slack, and examines its potential as a virtual office environment for cultural development in digital startups. Through a case study and based on affordance theoretical considerations, the paper explores how ECS facilitates remote collaboration, communication, and socialization within digital startups. The findings comprise material properties of ECS (synchrony and asynchrony communication), functional affordances (virtual office and culture development affordances) as well as its realization (through communication practices, openness, and inter-company accessibility) and are conceptualized as a model for ECS affordances in digital startups.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AltherrDoeringFrauenrathetal.2024, author = {Altherr, Lena and D{\"o}ring, Bernd and Frauenrath, Tobias and Groß, Rolf and Mohan, Nijanthan and Oyen, Marc and Schnittcher, Lukas and Voß, Norbert}, title = {DiggiTwin: ein interdisziplin{\"a}res Projekt zur Nutzung digitaler Zwillinge auf dem Weg zu einem klimaneutralen Geb{\"a}udebestand}, series = {Tagungsband AALE 2024 : Fit f{\"u}r die Zukunft: praktische L{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r die industrielle Automation}, booktitle = {Tagungsband AALE 2024 : Fit f{\"u}r die Zukunft: praktische L{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r die industrielle Automation}, editor = {Reiff-Stephan, J{\"o}rg and J{\"a}kel, Jens and Schwarz, Andr{\´e}}, publisher = {le-tex publishing services GmbH}, address = {Leipzig}, isbn = {978-3-910103-02-3}, doi = {10.33968/2024.67}, pages = {341 -- 346}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Im Hinblick auf die Klimaziele der Bundesrepublik Deutschland konzentriert sich das Projekt Diggi Twin auf die nachhaltige Geb{\"a}udeoptimierung. Grundlage f{\"u}r eine ganzheitliche Geb{\"a}ude{\"u}berwachung und -optimierung bildet dabei die Digitalisierung und Automation im Sinne eines Smart Buildings. Das interdisziplin{\"a}re Projekt der FH Aachen hat das Ziel, ein bestehendes Hochschulgeb{\"a}ude und einen Neubau an klimaneutrale Standards anzupassen. Im Rahmen des Projekts werden bekannte Verfahren, wie das Building Information Modeling (BIM), so erweitert, dass ein digitaler Geb{\"a}udezwilling entsteht. Dieser kann zur Optimierung des Geb{\"a}udebetriebs herangezogen werden, sowie als Basis f{\"u}r eine Erweiterung des Bewertungssystems Nachhaltiges Bauen (BNB) dienen. Mithilfe von Sensortechnologie und k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz kann so ein pr{\"a}zises Monitoring wichtiger Geb{\"a}udedaten erfolgen, um ungenutzte Energieeinsparpotenziale zu erkennen und zu nutzen. Das Projekt erforscht und setzt methodische Erkenntnisse zu BIM und digitalen Geb{\"a}udezwillingen praxisnah um, indem es spezifische Fragen zur Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz von Geb{\"a}uden untersucht und konkrete L{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r die Geb{\"a}udeoptimierung entwickelt.}, language = {de} } @article{BertzSchoeningMolinnusetal.2024, author = {Bertz, Morten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Molinnus, Denise and Homma, Takayuki}, title = {Influence of temperature, light, and H₂O₂ concentration on microbial spore inactivation: in-situ Raman spectroscopy combined with optical trapping}, series = {Physica status solidi (a) applications and materials science}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a) applications and materials science}, number = {Early View}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1862-6319 (Online)}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.202300866}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {To gain insight on chemical sterilization processes, the influence of temperature (up to 70 °C), intense green light, and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) concentration (up to 30\% in aqueous solution) on microbial spore inactivation is evaluated by in-situ Raman spectroscopy with an optical trap. Bacillus atrophaeus is utilized as a model organism. Individual spores are isolated and their chemical makeup is monitored under dynamically changing conditions (temperature, light, and H₂O₂ concentration) to mimic industrially relevant process parameters for sterilization in the field of aseptic food processing. While isolated spores in water are highly stable, even at elevated temperatures of 70 °C, exposure to H₂O₂ leads to a loss of spore integrity characterized by the release of the key spore biomarker dipicolinic acid (DPA) in a concentration-dependent manner, which indicates damage to the inner membrane of the spore. Intensive light or heat, both of which accelerate the decomposition of H₂O₂ into reactive oxygen species (ROS), drastically shorten the spore lifetime, suggesting the formation of ROS as a rate-limiting step during sterilization. It is concluded that Raman spectroscopy can deliver mechanistic insight into the mode of action of H₂O₂-based sterilization and reveal the individual contributions of different sterilization methods acting in tandem.}, language = {en} } @article{NehrBausCinaretal.2024, author = {Nehr, Sascha and Baus, Lukas and {\c{C}}inar, Hasan and Elsen, Ingo and Frauenrath, Tobias}, title = {Indoor environmental quality assessment in passively ventilated classrooms in Germany and estimation of ventilation energy losses}, series = {Journal of Building Engineering}, volume = {97}, journal = {Journal of Building Engineering}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2352-7102}, pages = {20 Seiten}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In this field study we present an approach for the comprehensive and room-specific assessment of parameters with the overall aim to realize energy-efficient provision of hygienically harmless and thermally comfortable indoor environmental quality in naturally ventilated non-residential buildings. The approach is based on (i) conformity assessment of room design parameters, (ii) empirical determination of theoretically expected occupant-specific supply air flow rates and corresponding air exchange rates, (iii) experimental determination of real occupant-specific supply air flow rates and corresponding air exchange rates, (iv) measurement of indoor environmental exposure conditions of T, RH, cCO2 , cPM2.5 and cTVOC, and (v) determination of real energy demands for the prevailing ventilation scheme. Underlying assessment criteria comprise the indoor environmental parameters of category II of EN 16798-1: Temperature T = 20 ◦C-24 ◦C, and relative humidity RH = 25 \%-60 \% as well as the guide values of the German Federal Environment Agency for cCO2 cPM2.5 and cTVOC of 1000 ppm, 15 μg m⁻³, and 1 mg m ⁻³, respectively. Investigation objects are six naturally ventilated classrooms of a German secondary school. Major factors influencing indoor environmental quality in these classrooms are the specific room volume per occupant and the window opening area. It is concluded that the rigorous implementation of ventilation recommendations laid down by the German Federal Environment Agency is ineffective with respect to anticipated indoor environmental parameters and inefficient with respect to ventilation energy losses on the order of about 10 kWh m⁻² a ⁻¹ to 30 kWh m⁻² a ⁻¹.}, language = {en} } @article{TixGotthardtBodeetal.2024, author = {Tix, Julian and Gotthardt, Leon and Bode, Joshua and Karabacak, Burak and Nordmann, Janne and Hengsbach, Jan-Niklas and Ulber, Roland and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils}, title = {Enhancement of succinic acid production by Actinobacillus succinogenes in an electro-bioreactor}, series = {Fermentation}, volume = {10}, journal = {Fermentation}, number = {10}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2311-5637}, doi = {10.3390/fermentation10100504}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This work examines the electrochemically enhanced production of succinic acid using the bacterium Actinobacillus succinogenes. The principal objective is to enhance the metabolic potential of glucose and CO2 utilization via the C4 pathway in order to synthesize succinic acid. We report on the development of an electro-bioreactor system to increase succinic acid production in a power-2-X approach. The use of activated carbon fibers as electrode surfaces and contact areas allows A. succinogenes to self-initiate biofilm formation. The integration of an electrical potential into the system shifts the redox balance from NAD+ to NADH, increasing the efficiency of metabolic processes. Mediators such as neutral red facilitate electron transfer within the system and optimize the redox reactions that are crucial for increased succinic acid production. Furthermore, the role of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in electron transfer was investigated. The electro-bioreactor system developed here was operated in batch mode for 48 h and showed improvements in succinic acid yield and concentration. In particular, a run with 100 µM neutral red and a voltage of -600 mV achieved a yield of 0.7 gsuccinate·gglucose-1. In the absence of neutral red, a higher yield of 0.72 gsuccinate·gglucose-1 was achieved, which represents an increase of 14\% compared to the control. When a potential of -600 mV was used in conjunction with 500 µg∙L-1 CNTs, a 21\% increase in succinate concentration was observed after 48 h. An increase of 33\% was achieved in the same batch by increasing the stirring speed. These results underscore the potential of the electro-bioreactor system to markedly enhance succinic acid production.}, language = {en} } @article{ChwallekNawrathKrastinaetal.2024, author = {Chwallek, Constanze and Nawrath, Lara and Krastina, Anzelika and Bruksle, Ieva}, title = {Supportive research on sustainable entrepreneurship and business practices}, series = {SECA Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Climate Action}, journal = {SECA Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Climate Action}, number = {3}, publisher = {Lapland University of Applied Sciences Ltd}, address = {Rovaniemi}, isbn = {978-952-316-514-4 (pdf)}, issn = {2954-1654 (on-line publication)}, pages = {67 Seiten}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChavezBermudezWollert2024, author = {Ch{\´a}vez Berm{\´u}dez, Victor Francisco and Wollert, J{\"o}rg F.}, title = {An industry 4.0 ontology-based architecture for interoperability at the field level}, series = {Automation, Robotics \& Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0}, booktitle = {Automation, Robotics \& Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0}, publisher = {IFSA}, address = {Barcelona}, isbn = {978-84-09-58219-8}, issn = {2938-4796}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.20923.18722}, pages = {319 -- 321}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Industrial field devices exchange information through standardized communication interfaces and data models, encompassing process data, communication properties, and vendor details. Despite enhancing interoperability within a specific protocol, integrating these devices with diverse systems poses challenges due to data model fragmentation and custom interfaces. The absence of a universal semantic model for categorizing field device process data independently of standards necessitates engineers to repetitively devise custom exchange data models for different sensors and actuators, relying on standards like OPC-UA. In response, this work proposes an ontology-based architecture to tackle information data model fragmentation, aiming for seamless data interoperability across a universal interface. By focusing on two open-access field device standards, IO-Link and CANOpen, we compare their information data models, identify existing limitations, and put forth a semantic information model. The objective is to offer an interoperable interface for Industry 4.0 applications, showcasing the potential of an ontology-based approach in streamlining data exchange and reducing heterogeneity among field devices.}, language = {en} } @article{ValeroFelderKrameretal.2024, author = {Valero, Daniel and Felder, Stefan and Kramer, Matthias and Wang, Hang and Carrillo, Jos{\´e} M. and Pfister, Michael and Bung, Daniel Bernhard}, title = {Air-water flows}, series = {Journal of Hydraulic Research}, volume = {62}, journal = {Journal of Hydraulic Research}, number = {4}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, issn = {0022-1686 (Print)}, doi = {10.1080/00221686.2024.2379482}, pages = {319 -- 339}, year = {2024}, abstract = {High Froude-number open-channel flows can entrain significant volumes of air, a phenomenon that occurs continuously in spillways, in free-falling jets and in hydraulic jumps, or as localized events, notably at the toe of hydraulic jumps or in plunging jets. Within these flows, turbulence generates millions of bubbles and droplets as well as highly distorted wavy air-water interfaces. This phenomenon is crucial from a design perspective, as it influences the behaviour of high-velocity flows, potentially impairing the safety of dam operations. This review examines recent scientific and engineering progress, highlighting foundational studies and emerging developments. Notable advances have been achieved in the past decades through improved sampling of flows and the development of physics-based models. Current challenges are also identified for instrumentation, numerical modelling and (up)scaling that hinder the formulation of fundamental theories, which are instrumental for improving predictive models, able to offer robust support for the design of large hydraulic structures at prototype scale.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SchubaHoefken2024, author = {Schuba, Marko and H{\"o}fken, Hans-Wilhelm}, title = {Cybersicherheit in Produktion, Automotive und intelligenten Geb{\"a}uden}, series = {IT-Sicherheit: Technologien und Best Practices f{\"u}r die Umsetzung im Unternehmen}, booktitle = {IT-Sicherheit: Technologien und Best Practices f{\"u}r die Umsetzung im Unternehmen}, editor = {Lang, Michael and L{\"o}hr, Hans}, publisher = {Hanser}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, isbn = {9783446480827 (Print)}, pages = {311 -- 338}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-11128, title = {Dimensionen Nr. 30 / 2023: Magazin der FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences - Der Mensch im Mittelpunkt}, address = {Aachen}, organization = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {62 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {06| Warum es gemeinsam besser geht 10| Interview 14| Wer ist hier der Boss? 18| Schnittstelle zwischen Mensch und Technik 22| Zweite Heimat J{\"u}lich 28| Zwischen Angst und Hoffnung 32| Eine Sternstunde f{\"u}r die FH Aachen 36| Gegen alle Widerst{\"a}nde 38| Ein Ort, der bleibt 42| Der Aufbl{\"u}hende 46| Der Computer sitzt am Steuer 52| Da geht das Herz auf 54| Hoch hinaus 58| Beratungsangebote 60| Das alte Sch{\"a}tzchen}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Bung2023, author = {Bung, Daniel Bernhard}, title = {Imaging techniques for investigation of free-surface flows in hydraulic laboratories}, doi = {10.25926/BUW/0-172}, pages = {XXIII, 218 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This thesis aims at the presentation and discussion of well-accepted and new imaging techniques applied to different types of flow in common hydraulic engineering environments. All studies are conducted in laboratory conditions and focus on flow depth and velocity measurements. Investigated flows cover a wide range of complexity, e.g. propagation of waves, dam-break flows, slightly and fully aerated spillway flows as well as highly turbulent hydraulic jumps. Newimagingmethods are compared to different types of sensorswhich are frequently employed in contemporary laboratory studies. This classical instrumentation as well as the general concept of hydraulic modeling is introduced to give an overview on experimental methods. Flow depths are commonly measured by means of ultrasonic sensors, also known as acoustic displacement sensors. These sensors may provide accurate data with high sample rates in case of simple flow conditions, e.g. low-turbulent clear water flows. However, with increasing turbulence, higher uncertainty must be considered. Moreover, ultrasonic sensors can provide point data only, while the relatively large acoustic beam footprint may lead to another source of uncertainty in case of relatively short, highly turbulent surface fluctuations (ripples) or free-surface air-water flows. Analysis of turbulent length and time scales of surface fluctuations from point measurements is also difficult. Imaging techniques with different dimensionality, however, may close this gap. It is shown in this thesis that edge detection methods (known from computer vision) may be used for two-dimensional free-surface extraction (i.e. from images taken through transparant sidewalls in laboratory flumes). Another opportunity in hydraulic laboratory studies comes with the application of stereo vision. Low-cost RGB-D sensors can be used to gather instantaneous, three-dimensional free-surface elevations, even in flows with very high complexity (e.g. aerated hydraulic jumps). It will be shown that the uncertainty of these methods is of similar order as for classical instruments. Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is a well-accepted and widespread imaging technique for velocity determination in laboratory conditions. In combination with high-speed cameras, PIV can give time-resolved velocity fields in 2D/3D or even as volumetric flow fields. PIV is based on a cross-correlation technique applied to small subimages of seeded flows. The minimum size of these subimages defines the maximum spatial resolution of resulting velocity fields. A derivative of PIV for aerated flows is also available, i.e. the so-called Bubble Image Velocimetry (BIV). This thesis emphasizes the capacities and limitations of both methods, using relatively simple setups with halogen and LED illuminations. It will be demonstrated that PIV/BIV images may also be processed by means of Optical Flow (OF) techniques. OF is another method originating from the computer vision discipline, based on the assumption of image brightness conservation within a sequence of images. The Horn-Schunck approach, which has been first employed to hydraulic engineering problems in the studies presented herein, yields dense velocity fields, i.e. pixelwise velocity data. As discussed hereinafter, the accuracy of OF competes well with PIV for clear-water flows and even improves results (compared to BIV) for aerated flow conditions. In order to independently benchmark the OF approach, synthetic images with defined turbulence intensitiy are used. Computer vision offers new opportunities that may help to improve the understanding of fluid mechanics and fluid-structure interactions in laboratory investigations. In prototype environments, it can be employed for obstacle detection (e.g. identification of potential fish migration corridors) and recognition (e.g. fish species for monitoring in a fishway) or surface reconstruction (e.g. inspection of hydraulic structures). It can thus be expected that applications to hydraulic engineering problems will develop rapidly in near future. Current methods have not been developed for fluids in motion. Systematic future developments are needed to improve the results in such difficult conditions.}, language = {en} } @article{DigelAkimbekovRogachevetal.2023, author = {Digel, Ilya and Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Pogorelova, Natalia}, title = {Bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on glucose and sucrose: biosynthesis and structural properties}, series = {Cellulose}, journal = {Cellulose}, publisher = {Springer Science + Business Media}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {1572-882X (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s10570-023-05592-z}, pages = {15 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In this work, the effects of carbon sources and culture media on the production and structural properties of bacterial cellulose (BC) synthesized by Medusomyces gisevii have been studied. The culture medium was composed of different initial concentrations of glucose or sucrose dissolved in 0.4\% extract of plain green tea. Parameters of the culture media (titratable acidity, substrate conversion degree etc.) were monitored daily for 20 days of cultivation. The BC pellicles produced on different carbon sources were characterized in terms of biomass yield, crystallinity and morphology by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Our results showed that Medusomyces gisevii had higher BC yields in media with sugar concentrations close to 10 g L-1 after a 18-20 days incubation period. Glucose in general lead to a higher BC yield (173 g L-1) compared to sucrose (163.5 g L-1). The BC crystallinity degree and surface roughness were higher in the samples synthetized from sucrose. Obtained FE-SEM micrographs show that the BC pellicles synthesized in the sucrose media contained densely packed tangles of cellulose fibrils whereas the BC produced in the glucose media displayed rather linear geometry of the BC fibrils without noticeable aggregates.}, language = {en} } @article{ThomaThomessenGardietal.2023, author = {Thoma, Andreas and Thomessen, Karolin and Gardi, Alessandro and Fisher, A. and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Prioritising paths: An improved cost function for local path planning for UAV in medical applications}, series = {The Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {The Aeronautical Journal}, number = {First View}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0001-9240 (Print)}, doi = {10.1017/aer.2023.68}, pages = {1 -- 18}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Even the shortest flight through unknown, cluttered environments requires reliable local path planning algorithms to avoid unforeseen obstacles. The algorithm must evaluate alternative flight paths and identify the best path if an obstacle blocks its way. Commonly, weighted sums are used here. This work shows that weighted Chebyshev distances and factorial achievement scalarising functions are suitable alternatives to weighted sums if combined with the 3DVFH* local path planning algorithm. Both methods considerably reduce the failure probability of simulated flights in various environments. The standard 3DVFH* uses a weighted sum and has a failure probability of 50\% in the test environments. A factorial achievement scalarising function, which minimises the worst combination of two out of four objective functions, reaches a failure probability of 26\%; A weighted Chebyshev distance, which optimises the worst objective, has a failure probability of 30\%. These results show promise for further enhancements and to support broader applicability.}, language = {en} } @article{FalkenbergKohnBottetal.2023, author = {Falkenberg, Fabian and Kohn, Sophie and Bott, Michael and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra}, title = {Biochemical characterisation of a novel broad pH spectrum subtilisin from Fictibacillus arsenicus DSM 15822ᵀ}, series = {FEBS Open Bio}, volume = {13}, journal = {FEBS Open Bio}, number = {11}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken, NJ}, issn = {2211-5463}, doi = {10.1002/2211-5463.13701}, pages = {2035 -- 2046}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Subtilisins from microbial sources, especially from the Bacillaceae family, are of particular interest for biotechnological applications and serve the currently growing enzyme market as efficient and novel biocatalysts. Biotechnological applications include use in detergents, cosmetics, leather processing, wastewater treatment and pharmaceuticals. To identify a possible candidate for the enzyme market, here we cloned the gene of the subtilisin SPFA from Fictibacillus arsenicus DSM 15822ᵀ (obtained through a data mining-based search) and expressed it in Bacillus subtilis DB104. After production and purification, the protease showed a molecular mass of 27.57 kDa and a pI of 5.8. SPFA displayed hydrolytic activity at a temperature optimum of 80 °C and a very broad pH optimum between 8.5 and 11.5, with high activity up to pH 12.5. SPFA displayed no NaCl dependence but a high NaCl tolerance, with decreasing activity up to concentrations of 5 m NaCl. The stability enhanced with increasing NaCl concentration. Based on its substrate preference for 10 synthetic peptide 4-nitroanilide substrates with three or four amino acids and its phylogenetic classification, SPFA can be assigned to the subgroup of true subtilisins. Moreover, SPFA exhibited high tolerance to 5\% (w/v) SDS and 5\% H₂O₂ (v/v). The biochemical properties of SPFA, especially its tolerance of remarkably high pH, SDS and H₂O₂, suggest it has potential for biotechnological applications.}, language = {en} } @article{RuebbelkeVoegeleGrajewskietal.2023, author = {R{\"u}bbelke, Dirk and V{\"o}gele, Stefan and Grajewski, Matthias and Zobel, Luzy}, title = {Cross border adjustment mechanism: Initial data for the assessment of hydrogen-based steel production}, series = {Data in Brief}, volume = {47}, journal = {Data in Brief}, number = {Article 108907}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2352-3409}, doi = {10.1016/j.dib.2023.108907}, pages = {1 -- 5}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Ambitious climate targets affect the competitiveness of industries in the international market. To prevent such industries from moving to other countries in the wake of increased climate protection efforts, cost adjustments may become necessary. Their design requires knowledge of country-specific production costs. Here, we present country-specific cost figures for different production routes of steel, paying particular attention to transportation costs. The data can be used in floor price models aiming to assess the competitiveness of different steel production routes in different countries (R{\"u}bbelke, 2022).}, language = {en} } @article{CheenakulaGriebelMontagetal.2023, author = {Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Griebel, Kai and Montag, David and Gr{\"o}mping, Markus}, title = {Concept development of a mainstream deammonification and comparison with conventional process in terms of energy, performance and economical construction perspectives}, series = {Frontiers in Microbiology}, volume = {14}, journal = {Frontiers in Microbiology}, number = {11155235}, editor = {Huang, Xiaowu}, publisher = {Frontiers}, issn = {1664-302X}, doi = {10.3389/fmicb.2023.1155235}, pages = {1 -- 15}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Deammonification for nitrogen removal in municipal wastewater in temperate and cold climate zones is currently limited to the side stream of municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTP). This study developed a conceptual model of a mainstream deammonification plant, designed for 30,000 P.E., considering possible solutions corresponding to the challenging mainstream conditions in Germany. In addition, the energy-saving potential, nitrogen elimination performance and construction-related costs of mainstream deammonification were compared to a conventional plant model, having a single-stage activated sludge process with upstream denitrification. The results revealed that an additional treatment step by combining chemical precipitation and ultra-fine screening is advantageous prior the mainstream deammonification. Hereby chemical oxygen demand (COD) can be reduced by 80\% so that the COD:N ratio can be reduced from 12 to 2.5. Laboratory experiments testing mainstream conditions of temperature (8-20°C), pH (6-9) and COD:N ratio (1-6) showed an achievable volumetric nitrogen removal rate (VNRR) of at least 50 gN/(m3∙d) for various deammonifying sludges from side stream deammonification systems in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, where m3 denotes reactor volume. Assuming a retained Norganic content of 0.0035 kgNorg./(P.E.∙d) from the daily loads of N at carbon removal stage and a VNRR of 50 gN/(m3∙d) under mainstream conditions, a resident-specific reactor volume of 0.115 m3/(P.E.) is required for mainstream deammonification. This is in the same order of magnitude as the conventional activated sludge process, i.e., 0.173 m3/(P.E.) for an MWWTP of size class of 4. The conventional plant model yielded a total specific electricity demand of 35 kWh/(P.E.∙a) for the operation of the whole MWWTP and an energy recovery potential of 15.8 kWh/(P.E.∙a) through anaerobic digestion. In contrast, the developed mainstream deammonification model plant would require only a 21.5 kWh/(P.E.∙a) energy demand and result in 24 kWh/(P.E.∙a) energy recovery potential, enabling the mainstream deammonification model plant to be self-sufficient. The retrofitting costs for the implementation of mainstream deammonification in existing conventional MWWTPs are nearly negligible as the existing units like activated sludge reactors, aerators and monitoring technology are reusable. However, the mainstream deammonification must meet the performance requirement of VNRR of about 50 gN/(m3∙d) in this case.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Oezmen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {{\"O}zmen, Emel}, title = {ALIGN : ein adaptives Regalsystem}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {119 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {„ALIGN" ist ein smartes M{\"o}belsystem, das den individuellen Lebensstil und die Werte der heutigen Gesellschaft widerspiegelt. Es bietet ausreichend Stauraum und erm{\"o}glicht es, Objekte gezielt in Szene zu setzen oder in den Hintergrund zu r{\"u}cken. Das vielseitige System passt sich an unterschiedliche Raum- und Nutzungsszenarien an. Es erm{\"o}glicht die individuelle Gestaltung des Wohnraums nach pers{\"o}nlichen Vorlieben und hilft, den Herausforderungen des modernen Lebens gerecht zu werden. „ALIGN" - eine passende L{\"o}sung f{\"u}r jedes Problem.}, language = {de} } @article{RingersBialonskiEgeetal.2023, author = {Ringers, Christa and Bialonski, Stephan and Ege, Mert and Solovev, Anton and Hansen, Jan Niklas and Jeong, Inyoung and Friedrich, Benjamin M. and Jurisch-Yaksi, Nathalie}, title = {Novel analytical tools reveal that local synchronization of cilia coincides with tissue-scale metachronal waves in zebrafish multiciliated epithelia}, series = {eLife}, volume = {12}, journal = {eLife}, publisher = {eLife Sciences Publications}, issn = {2050-084X}, doi = {10.7554/eLife.77701}, pages = {27 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Motile cilia are hair-like cell extensions that beat periodically to generate fluid flow along various epithelial tissues within the body. In dense multiciliated carpets, cilia were shown to exhibit a remarkable coordination of their beat in the form of traveling metachronal waves, a phenomenon which supposedly enhances fluid transport. Yet, how cilia coordinate their regular beat in multiciliated epithelia to move fluids remains insufficiently understood, particularly due to lack of rigorous quantification. We combine experiments, novel analysis tools, and theory to address this knowledge gap. To investigate collective dynamics of cilia, we studied zebrafish multiciliated epithelia in the nose and the brain. We focused mainly on the zebrafish nose, due to its conserved properties with other ciliated tissues and its superior accessibility for non-invasive imaging. We revealed that cilia are synchronized only locally and that the size of local synchronization domains increases with the viscosity of the surrounding medium. Even though synchronization is local only, we observed global patterns of traveling metachronal waves across the zebrafish multiciliated epithelium. Intriguingly, these global wave direction patterns are conserved across individual fish, but different for left and right noses, unveiling a chiral asymmetry of metachronal coordination. To understand the implications of synchronization for fluid pumping, we used a computational model of a regular array of cilia. We found that local metachronal synchronization prevents steric collisions, i.e., cilia colliding with each other, and improves fluid pumping in dense cilia carpets, but hardly affects the direction of fluid flow. In conclusion, we show that local synchronization together with tissue-scale cilia alignment coincide and generate metachronal wave patterns in multiciliated epithelia, which enhance their physiological function of fluid pumping.}, language = {en} } @article{LuftBremenLuft2023, author = {Luft, Angela and Bremen, Sebastian and Luft, Nils}, title = {A cost/benefit and flexibility evaluation framework for additive technologies in strategic factory planning}, series = {Processes}, volume = {11}, journal = {Processes}, number = {7}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2227-9717}, doi = {10.3390/pr11071968}, pages = {Artikel 1968}, year = {2023}, abstract = {There is a growing demand for more flexibility in manufacturing to counter the volatility and unpredictability of the markets and provide more individualization for customers. However, the design and implementation of flexibility within manufacturing systems are costly and only economically viable if applicable to actual demand fluctuations. To this end, companies are considering additive manufacturing (AM) to make production more flexible. This paper develops a conceptual model for the impact quantification of AM on volume and mix flexibility within production systems in the early stages of the factory-planning process. Together with the model, an application guideline is presented to help planners with the flexibility quantification and the factory design process. Following the development of the model and guideline, a case study is presented to indicate the potential impact additive technologies can have on manufacturing flexibility Within the case study, various scenarios with different production system configurations and production programs are analyzed, and the impact of the additive technologies on volume and mix flexibility is calculated. This work will allow factory planners to determine the potential impacts of AM on manufacturing flexibility in an early planning stage and design their production systems accordingly.}, language = {en} } @article{HoffstadtCheenakulaNikolauszetal.2023, author = {Hoffstadt, Kevin and Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Nikolausz, Marcell and Krafft, Simone and Harms, Hauke and Kuperjans, Isabel}, title = {Design and construction of a new reactor for flexible biomethanation of hydrogen}, series = {Fermentation}, volume = {9}, journal = {Fermentation}, number = {8}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2311-5637}, doi = {10.3390/fermentation9080774}, pages = {1 -- 16}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The increasing share of renewable electricity in the grid drives the need for sufficient storage capacity. Especially for seasonal storage, power-to-gas can be a promising approach. Biologically produced methane from hydrogen produced from surplus electricity can be used to substitute natural gas in the existing infrastructure. Current reactor types are not or are poorly optimized for flexible methanation. Therefore, this work proposes a new reactor type with a plug flow reactor (PFR) design. Simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics ® showed promising properties for operation in laminar flow. An experiment was conducted to support the simulation results and to determine the gas fraction of the novel reactor, which was measured to be 29\%. Based on these simulations and experimental results, the reactor was constructed as a 14 m long, 50 mm diameter tube with a meandering orientation. Data processing was established, and a step experiment was performed. In addition, a kLa of 1 h-1 was determined. The results revealed that the experimental outcomes of the type of flow and gas fractions are in line with the theoretical simulation. The new design shows promising properties for flexible methanation and will be tested.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwagerAngeleSchwarzboezletal.2023, author = {Schwager, Christian and Angele, Florian and Schwarzb{\"o}zl, Peter and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Model predictive assistance for operational decision making in molten salt receiver systems}, series = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, booktitle = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, number = {2815 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4623-6}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0151514}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Despite the challenges of pioneering molten salt towers (MST), it remains the leading technology in central receiver power plants today, thanks to cost effective storage integration and high cost reduction potential. The limited controllability in volatile solar conditions can cause significant losses, which are difficult to estimate without comprehensive modeling [1]. This paper presents a Methodology to generate predictions of the dynamic behavior of the receiver system as part of an operating assistance system (OAS). Based on this, it delivers proposals if and when to drain and refill the receiver during a cloudy period in order maximize the net yield and quantifies the amount of net electricity gained by this. After prior analysis with a detailed dynamic two-phase model of the entire receiver system, two different reduced modeling approaches where developed and implemented in the OAS. A tailored decision algorithm utilizes both models to deliver the desired predictions efficiently and with appropriate accuracy.}, language = {en} } @article{BergPostweilerSteuerDankertLeichtScholten2023, author = {Berg-Postweiler, Julia and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {One size does not fit all: Applying antibias trainings in academia}, series = {The International Journal of Organizational Diversity}, volume = {24}, journal = {The International Journal of Organizational Diversity}, number = {1}, publisher = {Common Ground Research Networks}, issn = {2328-6261 (Print)}, doi = {10.18848/2328-6261/CGP/v24i01/1-23}, pages = {1 -- 23}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Antibias training is increasingly demanded and practiced in academia and industry to increase employees' sensitivity to discrimination, racism, and diversity. Under the heading of "Diversity Management," antibias trainings are mainly offered as one-off workshops intending to raise awareness of unconscious biases, create a diversity-affirming corporate culture, promote awareness of the potential of diversity, and ultimately enable the reflection of diversity in development processes. However, coming from childhood education, research and scientific articles on the sustainable effectiveness of antibias in adulthood, especially in academia, are very scarce. In order to fill this research gap, the article aims to explore how sustainable the effects of individual antibias trainings on participants' behavior are. In order to investigate this, participant observation in a qualitative pre-post setting was conducted, analyzing antibias training in an academic context. Two observers actively participated in the training sessions and documented the activities and reflection processes of the participants. Overall, the results question the effectiveness of single antibias trainings and show that a target-group adaptive approach is mandatory owing to the background of the approach in early childhood education. Therefore, antibias work needs to be adapted to the target group's needs and realities of life. Furthermore, the study reveals that single antibias trainings must be embedded in a holistic diversity management approach to stimulate sustainable reflection processes among the target group. This article is one of the first to scientifically evaluate antibias training effectiveness, especially in engineering sciences and the university context.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankert2023, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {Training future skills - sustainability, interculturality \& innovation in a digital design thinking format}, series = {Proceedings of the 19th International CDIO Conference}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 19th International CDIO Conference}, pages = {12 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The complex questions of today for a world of tomorrow are characterized by their global impact. Solutions must therefore not only be sustainable in the sense of the three pillars of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) but must also function globally. This goes hand in hand with the need for intercultural acceptance of developed services and products. To achieve this, engineers, as the problem solvers of the future, must be able to work in intercultural teams on appropriate solutions, and be sensitive to intercultural perspectives. To equip the engineers of the future with the so-called future skills, teaching concepts are needed in which students can acquire these methods and competencies in application-oriented formats. The presented course "Applying Design Thinking - Sustainability, Innovation and Interculturality" was developed to teach future skills from the competency areas Digital Key Competencies, Classical Competencies and Transformative Competencies. The CDIO Standard 3.0, in particular the standards 5, 6, 7 and 8, was used as a guideline. The course aims to prepare engineering students from different disciplines and cultures for their future work in an international environment by combining a digital teaching format with an interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and intercultural setting for solving sustainability challenges. The innovative moment lies in the digital application of design thinking and the inclusion of intercultural as well as trans- and interdisciplinary perspectives in innovation development processes. In this paper, the concept of the course will be presented in detail and the particularities of a digital implementation of design thinking will be addressed. Subsequently, the potentials and challenges will be reflected and practical advice for integrating design thinking in engineering education will be given.}, language = {en} } @misc{HilleStumpfMayntzetal.2023, author = {Hille, Sebastian and Stumpf, Eike and Mayntz, Joscha and Dahmann, Peter}, title = {Prediction of sound exposure caused by a landing motor glider with recuperating propellers}, series = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum}, journal = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum}, publisher = {AIAA}, address = {Reston, Va.}, doi = {10.2514/6.2023-0211}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This paper presents an approach to predicting the sound exposure on the ground caused by a landing aircraft with recuperating propellers. The noise source along the trajectory of a flight specified for a steeper approach is simulated based on measurements of sound power levels and additional parameters of a single propeller placed in a wind tunnel. To validate the measured data/measurement results, these simulations are also supported by overflight measurements of a test aircraft. It is shown that the simple source models of propellers do not provide fully satisfactory results since the sound levels are estimated too low. Nevertheless, with a further reference comparison, margins for an acceptable increase in the sound power level of the aircraft on its now steeper approach path could be estimated. Thus, in this case, a +7 dB increase in SWL would not increase the SEL compared to the conventional approach within only 2 km ahead of the airfield.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LahrsKrisamHerrmann2023, author = {Lahrs, Lennart and Krisam, Pierre and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Envisioning a collaborative energy system planning platform for the energy transition at the district level}, series = {ECOS 2023. The 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems}, booktitle = {ECOS 2023. The 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems}, publisher = {Procedings of ECOS 2023}, doi = {10.52202/069564-0284}, pages = {3163 -- 3170}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Residential and commercial buildings account for more than one-third of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Integrated multi-energy systems at the district level are a promising way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by exploiting economies of scale and synergies between energy sources. Planning district energy systems comes with many challenges in an ever-changing environment. Computational modelling established itself as the state-of-the-art method for district energy system planning. Unfortunately, it is still cumbersome to combine standalone models to generate insights that surpass their original purpose. Ideally, planning processes could be solved by using modular tools that easily incorporate the variety of competing and complementing computational models. Our contribution is a vision for a collaborative development and application platform for multi-energy system planning tools at the district level. We present challenges of district energy system planning identified in the literature and evaluate whether this platform can help to overcome these challenges. Further, we propose a toolkit that represents the core technical elements of the platform. Lastly, we discuss community management and its relevance for the success of projects with collaboration and knowledge sharing at their core.}, language = {en} } @incollection{StollenwerkFranzkeMaureretal.2023, author = {Stollenwerk, Dominik and Franzke, Till and Maurer, Florian and Reinkensmeier, Sebastian and Kim, Franken and Tambornino, Philipp and Haas, Florian and Rieke, Christian and Hermanuz, Andreas and Borchert, J{\"o}rg and Ritz, Thomas and Sander, Volker}, title = {Smarte Lades{\"a}ulen : Netz- und Marktdienliches {\"o}ffentliches Laden}, series = {Towards the New Normal in Mobility : Technische und betriebswirtschaftliche Aspekte}, booktitle = {Towards the New Normal in Mobility : Technische und betriebswirtschaftliche Aspekte}, editor = {Proff, Heike}, publisher = {Springer Gabler}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-39437-0 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-39438-7_18}, pages = {287 -- 304}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Stand 01.01.2022 sind in Deutschland 618.460 elektrisch angetriebene KFZ zugelassen. Insgesamt sind derzeit 48.540.878 KFZ zugelassen, was einer Elektromobilit{\"a}tsquote von ca. 1,2 \% entspricht. Derzeit werden Elektromobile {\"u}ber Ladestationen oder Steckdosen mit dem Stromnetz verbunden und {\"u}blicherweise mit der vollen Ladekapazit{\"a}t des Anschlusses aufgeladen, bis das Batteriemanagementsystem des Fahrzeugs abh{\"a}ngig vom Ladezustand der Batterie die Ladeleistung reduziert.}, language = {de} } @article{HaegerGrankinWagner2023, author = {Haeger, Gerrit and Grankin, Alina and Wagner, Michaela}, title = {Construction of an Aspergillus oryzae triple amylase deletion mutant as a chassis to evaluate industrially relevant amylases using multiplex CRISPR/Cas9 editing technology}, series = {Applied Research}, journal = {Applied Research}, number = {Early View}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, issn = {2702-4288}, doi = {10.1002/appl.202200106}, pages = {1 -- 15}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Aspergillus oryzae is an industrially relevant organism for the secretory production of heterologous enzymes, especially amylases. The activities of potential heterologous amylases, however, cannot be quantified directly from the supernatant due to the high background activity of native α-amylase. This activity is caused by the gene products of amyA, amyB, and amyC. In this study, an in vitro CRISPR/Cas9 system was established in A. oryzae to delete these genes simultaneously. First, pyrG of A. oryzae NSAR1 was mutated by exploiting NHEJ to generate a counter-selection marker. Next, all amylase genes were deleted simultaneously by co-transforming a repair template carrying pyrG of Aspergillus nidulans and flanking sequences of amylase gene loci. The rate of obtained triple knock-outs was 47\%. We showed that triple knockouts do not retain any amylase activity in the supernatant. The established in vitro CRISPR/Cas9 system was used to achieve sequence-specific knock-in of target genes. The system was intended to incorporate a single copy of the gene of interest into the desired host for the development of screening methods. Therefore, an integration cassette for the heterologous Fpi amylase was designed to specifically target the amyB locus. The site-specific integration rate of the plasmid was 78\%, with exceptional additional integrations. Integration frequency was assessed via qPCR and directly correlated with heterologous amylase activity. Hence, we could compare the efficiency between two different signal peptides. In summary, we present a strategy to exploit CRISPR/Cas9 for gene mutation, multiplex knock-out, and the targeted knock-in of an expression cassette in A. oryzae. Our system provides straightforward strain engineering and paves the way for development of fungal screening systems.}, language = {en} }