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Filtering by: Academic Affiliation Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Committee Member Haapala, Karl R. Date 2010

A design framework for identifying automation opportunities

Creator:

Nagel, Robert Lewis, 1982-

Abstract:

Since the Industrial Revolution, automated systems have increasingly become a part of everyday life. Automated systems range in scale and scope from simple assists to complete robotic replacements. Inexpensive integrated circuits, sensors and microprocessors have allowed automated systems to become smaller, cheaper and more prevalent. Identifying appropriate opportunities for automation,...

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Dissertation
Cooling rate limitations in the diffusion bonding of large microchannel arrays

Creator:

Lingam, Gopi K.

Abstract:

A significant barrier to the diffusion bonding of large (i.e. 600 mm) microchannel devices is the large capital investment required to setup production. This large capital investment extends from long heating and cooling cycles leading to poor production capacities. Empirical studies in industry have shown that cooling rate is limited...

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Masters Thesis
Development of a radial microlamination architecture for cylindrical microchannel arrays

Creator:

Vlieg, James H.

Abstract:

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