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  • Impact of asset usage preferences on parallel replacement decisions

    Creator:
    Wagner, Tristan John
    Abstract:
    Data from a state department of transportation fleet shows that the usage of a typical asset decreases as it ages. One possible explanation for decreasing asset usage with age is operator preference for using the newest available asset. In this research the long-term cost and replacement implications of such a...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Decisions AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Tristan John Wagner for the degree of Master of

  • Fluidized Bed Reactor Engines

    Creator:
    Lavrich, Zoe A.
    Abstract:
    Repurposing internal combustion engines as petrochemical reactors (i.e., Reactor engines) could offer a smaller, scalable alternative to traditional full scale chemical processing facilities. For many chemical processes, incorporating catalyst particles in fluidized beds is expected to result in superior performance over both monoliths and packed beds. Conversion of ethane into...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Christopher L. Hagen Repurposing internal combustion engines as petrochemical reactors

  • Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of continuous improvement training

    Creator:
    Wiseman, Lindsay M.
    Abstract:
    Training is a key business process used to increase the skills and knowledge of employees in an effort to improve overall performance. Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of training processes is necessary to ensure time, money, and resources are used to provide the most benefit possible. This investigation is...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: Toni L. Doolen Training is a key business process used to increase the skills and

  • Identification of Physical and Chemical Processes on Ignition and Burning of Live Fuels

    Creator:
    Fazeli, Hamid
    Abstract:
    Wildland fire refers to an unpredictable and uncontrollable fire that happens in wildland areas. Regardless of the beneficial impacts of wildland fires on ecosystems, the destructive impacts of wildfires on air quality, economy, public health, etc. are considerable. An essential goal in the fire community is that the wildland fires...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: David L. Blunck Wildland fire refers to an unpredictable and uncontrollable fire

  • A study of the impact of collaborative and simulation sessions on learning lean principles and methods

    Creator:
    Choomlucksana, Juthamas
    Abstract:
    This research is aimed at obtaining a better understanding of the impact of the use of collaborative and simulation sessions for learning lean principles and methods. Study participants were enrolled in a Lean Manufacturing System Engineering (IE436/536) course at Oregon State University or at three other business and engineering universities...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Toni L. Doolen This research is aimed at obtaining a better understanding of the impact of the

  • Tracking of Melt Pool Motion Using Numerical Analysis of Laser Powder Bed Fusion

    Creator:
    Cox, Bryce
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    Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is a process commonly used to create additively manufactured metal parts. The flexibility and complexity allowed by the LPBF process provides opportunity for significant advancement in multiple industries as parts can be customized in shape and function for specific needs. These benefits can be compounded...
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    Dissertation
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joshua L. Gess Laser

  • Autonomous Decision Making Facing Uncertainty, Risk, and Complexity

    Creator:
    Short, Ada-Rhodes
    Abstract:
    The creation of autonomous decision makers to handle potentially hazardous or logistically complicated tasks is desirable for the purpose of reducing human labor and exposure to risk, and for increasing the general performance of autonomous systems in a wide variety of environments. However, traditional autonomous decision makers perform poorly when...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ Bryony L. DuPont The creation of autonomous decision makers to handle potentially

  • Determination of Mass Flow Rate through Plain Mesh Wick and Nano- Structured Mesh Wick for the Design of Thermal Compressor Systems

    Creator:
    Uwaoma, Ifeanyi A.
    Abstract:
    Wicking action refers to the movement of a liquid through a porous or a structured surface via capillary action. This phenomenon is affected by surface geometry, such as the wick thickness and pore size of the wick, as well as fluid properties, such as viscosity and surface tension of the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Capillary Force Framework The Lucas (1918) Washburn (1921), L-W equation describes capillary flow in a

  • Integrating Systemic and Applied Anthropology Approaches to Identify Barriers and Enablers to Accessing Healthcare in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Creator:
    Copple, Ethan L.
    Abstract:
    Healthcare access exhibits differing levels of complexity, often requiring multi-disciplinary approaches to study its barriers and enablers. Though Argentina has achieved nominal universal healthcare coverage through its public healthcare system, full effective coverage has not been achieved. The public system also has a parallel private care system, adding further complexity...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Mechanical Design for Robot Locomotion

    Creator:
    Abate, Andrew M.
    Abstract:
    Robotic limbs have been shown to enable mobility in unstructured, real-world terrain; they allow robots to step around cluttered environments, scramble up hills, carry heavy loads, and even perform acrobatics. However, mechanical limbs cannot operate as a means for such dynamic locomotion if they are simply treated as general articulated...
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    Dissertation
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    Ross L. Hatton Robotic limbs have been shown to enable mobility in unstructured, real-world terrain