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  • Establishing Thermally-Enhanced Edge Registration (TEER) as a feasible alignment technique for metallic microlaminated devices

    Creator:
    Thomas, Joseph S.
    Abstract:
    The paper describes a Thermally-Enhanced Edge Registration (TEER) technique for precision aligning large numbers of laminae in diffusion bonding processes. This technique is particularly relevant for the formation of micro heat exchangers and microreactors requiring highly paralleled microchannel arrays but is also being used to register other laminated devices with...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , D. Leibfried, D. M. Meekhof, C. J. Myatt, M. A. Rowe, C. A. Sackett, C. S. Wood, W. M. Itano, C

  • Intermetallic microlamination for high-temperature microreactors

    Creator:
    Dewey, Tyler
    Abstract:
    Chemical microreactors offer opportunities for portable power generation, on-site waste remediation and point-of-use chemical synthesis. Much of the existing development of microreactor devices involves silicon-based microfabrication techniques. It is recognized that new refractory materials are important to realizing high-temperature microreactors. Requirements of these materials include high-temperature resistance, chemical inertness and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    lamination for High-Temperature Microreactors Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy Brian K. Paul

  • Characterization of a diffusion soldering process for micro-technology-based energy and chemical systems manufacturing

    Creator:
    Gabriel, Michael A.
    Abstract:
    Several 316 stainless steel meso-scopic devices were made using a diffusion soldering process. Tensile strength and pressure drop of the devices were measured and metallurgical examinations were made of the joints. Continuous bonds were observed in the sample cross-section specimens. Strengths of the diffusion soldered joints were up to 56%...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Manufacturing Abstract Approved: Brian K. Paul Several 316 stainless steel meso-scopic devices were made

  • Development of a radial microlamination architecture for cylindrical microchannel arrays

    Creator:
    Vlieg, James H.
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    Microchannel arrays are being developed across a wide spectrum of microfluidic applications including blood processing, fuel cells and thermal management among many others. Typical arrays are based on a flat laminated architecture produced in a vacuum hot press (VHP) through solid-state diffusion bonding. Due to the cylindrical nature of certain...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: Brian K. Paul Microchannel arrays are being developed across a wide

  • Comparison of two microvalve designs fabricated in mild steel using microprojection welding and capacitive dissociation

    Creator:
    Terhaar, Tyson J.
    Abstract:
    Since the dawn of the computer age, there has been a push to create miniature devices. These devices were initially integrated circuit (IC) devices to perform calculations for computers. As the technology progressed, the scope of the devices diverged to included microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices, meaning that the devices perform mechanical...
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    Masters Thesis
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    major professor and friend Dr. Brian K. Paul. Without his knowledge, vision, leadership, and support

  • Adhesive microlamination protocol for low-temperature microchannel arrays

    Creator:
    Paulraj, Prawin
    Abstract:
    A new adhesive bonding method is introduced for microlamination architectures, for producing low-temperature microchannel arrays in a wide variety of metals. Sheet metal embossing and chemical etching processes have been used to produce sealing bosses and flow features, resulting in approximately 50% fewer laminae over traditional methods. These lamina designs...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    : __________________________________________________________________________ Brian K. Paul A new adhesive bonding method is introduced for microlamination architectures

  • Development of self-registration features for the assembly of a microchannel hemodialyser

    Creator:
    Porter, Spencer D.
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    More than 1.2 million people worldwide require regular hemodialysis therapy to treat end stage renal failure. In the United States alone, there are 300,000 patients and the National Kidney Foundation predicts that this number will double in the next 10 years. Currently most dialysis patients receive treatment at a dialysis...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Spencer D. Porter

  • Mechanical characterization and modeling of solder joints for the secondary side reflow of large IC packages

    Creator:
    Yutzie, James D.
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    As the drive continues to reduce the size of Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs), improve performance of electronic assemblies, and reduce costs of these products, reliable secondary (bottom) side reflow operations must be developed. Attaching Surface Mount Technology (SMT) components to the secondary side of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is...
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    Masters Thesis
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    the secondary side reflow of large IC packages AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF James D. Yutzie for

  • Modeling and development of fabrication method for embedding membrane based microvalve in bulk microfluidic device

    Creator:
    Abhinkar, Bindiya S.
    Abstract:
    PDMS membrane-based microvalves are becoming increasingly more important for the control of fluid flow within MECS applications such as microreactors used to synthesize nanoparticles and biological macromolecules. The motivation for pursuing PDMS membrane-based microvalves is for implementing a plug flow microreactor to simulate slug flow yielding a narrower residence time...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Brian K. Paul PDMS membrane-based microvalves are becoming increasingly more important

  • Manufacturing Process Design and Electrically-Assisted Embossing of a Microchannel Solar Receiver

    Creator:
    McNeff, Patrick S.
    Abstract:
    Manufacturing process design (MPD) represents a design-oriented approach to manufacturing engineering. In this dissertation, Haynes 230 (H230), a solid solution-strengthened Ni-based superalloy, was chosen to meet the material requirements of a microchannel solar receiver (MSR) needed to increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar thermal power generation. An...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ Brian K. Paul Manufacturing process design (MPD) represents a design-oriented approach to