Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 14
Design of a permanent magnet axial flux high-speed generator
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
Electrical generating sets powered by gas turbines are required for many
applications, in particular for emergency situations due to their critical attributes; high
reliability, lightweight, small size, multi-fuel ...
The effect of exercise on PAI-1 and other markers of the insulin resistance syndrome in overweight & obese individuals : the impact of work stressors and other predictors
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
Introduction: Obesity, and in particular central fat accumulation, is associated with a number of
metabolic disturbances such as dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance. Such `clustering' of factors
is known as the Insulin ...
Sentosa : a feminist ethnography of a psychiatric hospital in Sarawak, East Malaysia
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
This doctoral thesis is a feminist ethnographic study of psychiatric patients in the State of
Sarawak, East Malaysia. The study took place at a psychiatric hospital located in the
capital city of Kuching, commencing in ...
Haptic perception in virtual reality in sighted and blind individuals
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
The incorporation of the sense of touch into virtual reality is an exciting
development. However, research into this topic is in its infancy. This
experimental programme investigated both the perception of virtual ...
Design and construction of a small gas turbine to drive a permanent magnet high speed generator
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
Radial gas turbines engines have established prominence in the field of small turbomachinery
because of their simplicity, relatively high performance and installation
features. Thus they have been used in a variety of ...
The viability of Weibull analysis of small samples in process manufacturing
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
This research deals with some Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods, which are
used in quality testing. It investigates the problem encountered with statistical process
control (SPC) tools when small sample sizes are ...
Dramatherapy Performance and Schizophrenia
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
This research project examines the impact of therapeutic performance-making within
Dramatherapy practice for clients with schizophrenia. "Dramatherapy Performance",
a specific model of therapeutic work which is defined ...
Synthesis of benzofurans and benzopyrans
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
Syntheses of 2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and 3,4-dihydrobenzopyrans normally involve several
stages, therefore efficient syntheses of these compounds are desirable.
A number of 3,4-dihydrobenzopyrans derivatives were prepared ...
The relationship between false memory and paranormal belief
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
The thesis investigates the effects of false memory and belief in the paranormal on
reports of events. The first chapter reviews the existing literature on false memory. The
main theories of how false memory develops are ...
Economical desalination processes in Qatar
(University of Hertfordshire, 2002)
The limited underground water resources and the dramatic increase of fresh water
consumption in Qatar forced the government to seek alternative ways to compensate
for the lack of fresh water resources. Unfortunately, ...