At the macro level, the Netherlands has become an agricultural giant thanks to its efficient, intensive farming practices. At the micro level, farmers are under pressure to make ever-larger investments and focus heavily on improving operational efficiency. This has led to a series of business decisions, …

This study compares three farm-scale biogas utilization pathways—combined heat and power (CHP), biogas upgrading, and bio-methanation—using process simulation and life cycle assessment to identify the most suitable option for on-farm application. Bio-methanation showed the highest practical energy efficiency, …

The integration of biomethane into existing gas distribution networks is a key component of the energy transition, but its implementation is often limited by local network constraints. This study investigates the impact of local pressure losses on biomethane injection capacity in a real-world low-pressure …

Ammonia is a major nitrogenous constituent of municipal wastewater and poses environmental challenges when discharged to receiving waters. Conventional biological treatment processes can be limited by operational instability, sensitivity to loading conditions, and greenhouse gas emissions, motivating …

With more emerging technologies for hydrogen storage, it has become more important than ever to properly evaluate different options to ensure technical feasibility and legal compliance. In this study the technical aspects and legal requirements of two main storage technologies: underground gas cylinders …

Building energy performance is largely determined during the early conceptual design stages. However, energy evaluation is often postponed until after key architectural decisions—such as massing and façade configuration—have been finalized, limiting opportunities for meaningful optimization. This study …

In mei 2022 maakte de Event Horizon Telescoop (EHT) het eerste beeld van het zwarte gat in het centrum van ons sterrenstelsel, de Melkweg. Het zwarte gat heet Sagittarius A*. Het heeft deze naam gekregen omdat het zich bevindt op het deel aan de hemel waar het sterrenbeeld Boogschutter staat. In deze …

In dit hoofdstuk verkennen we regionale verschillen in leven lang ontwikkelen. We stellen ons de vraag of regionale verschillen in LLO in Nederland voorkomen en zo ja, hoe deze verschillen zijn te verklaren.

Deze bundel is een vervolg op de LLO Monitor 2024, maar niet een tweede versie. Ons doel is nu niet in de eerste plaats om de voortgang van Leven Lang Ontwikkelen in de regio (nog eens) te peilen. In de afgelopen jaren is ons gebleken dat de kennisinstellingen zelf heel verschillend met het thema Leven …