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Creator:: Phipps, Ezra Daniel
Abstract:: Meeting the energy demands of the future is one of the most important challenges facing the engineering community today. An example of this problem is transportation fuels. Most of the current transportation fuels are composed of petroleum hydrocarbons. Finding a viable alternative is important given the potential scarcity of these...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: since leaving the University in November. Since his absence, Nick Wannenmacher and Alex Yokochi have

Creator:: Antonishen, Michael P.
Abstract:: Over the last decade, wind penetration in the Pacific Northwest has increased rapidly. The variable nature of this massive new resource has increased stress on the hydropower resource to the point where system limits are currently being reached. In order to cultivate continued growth of the wind energy industry both...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Additionally, I would like to thank Dr. von Jouanne for her guidance and Dr. Yokochi for the tough

Creator:: Gilbuena, Debra M.
Abstract:: Researchers around the world use various solution-based deposition techniques to deposit thin films with multiple layers that typically require multiple rounds of deposition. Some such techniques include successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR), and layer-by-layer (LBL) deposition. One of the main issues with deposition of these types of films...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Fisher, Luke W.
Abstract:: Novel fluidic devices that utilize an array of microchannels to achieve their designed purpose are discussed. Examples of devices include: fuel reforming using Microreactors, chip cooling using microchannel heat sinks, and microchannel devices used for biological applications. The devices that have directly contributed to this research include: a microchannel water...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Ong, Justin B.
Abstract:: Nickel or nickel alloys are common materials used in under bump metallization (UBM) in flip chip technology. Nickel is used because of its slow reaction rate with tin-based solder at elevated temperatures. However, nickel is ferromagnetic at room temperature, hence cannot be easily deposited with magnetron sputtering. In this study,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Wang, Wei
Abstract:: Nature is an inspirational source of silica structures that possess unique optical properties. A few classes of organisms fabricate metal oxides with nanoscale features by a bottom-up self assembly process. In particular, diatoms are a prolific class of single-celled algae that possess silica shells or “frustules” with intricate submicron scale...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to extend my appreciation to my committee members: Dr. Gregory L. Rorrer, Dr. Alex Yokochi, and Dr

Creator:: Nakagawa, Ayako
Abstract:: Influences of operating conditions on the production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were studied using Fe and Fe-Ni bimetallic catalysts supported on silicon monoxide (SiO). The catalysts were prepared in three steps: (1) impregnation of SiO powders with ferric nitride or combinations of ferric and nickel nitrides, (2) oxidation of nitrides...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: things throughout the entire work from him. I would also like to thank Dr. Yokochi for

Creator:: Harpool, Scott E.
Abstract:: Increased penetration of renewable energy sources results in higher operating reserve requirements, due to the inherent variability and uncertainty of these resources. Many studies, primarily focusing on wind and solar, have determined that geographic diversity of variable renewables substantially reduces system variability and uncertainty. The Pacific Northwest is well suited...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez, and Dr. Alex Yokochi for their helpfulness, enthusiasm, time and

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