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  • Phase Separation in Microscale Convective Boiling

    Creator:
    Lewis, Kevin Terrence
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    It is hypothesized that extracting the vapor from two-phase flow in a microchannel will result in a lowered pressure drop required to drive the flow. The goal of this thesis is to construct an experimental device that will test this hypothesis by comparing a number of phase separating test conditions...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: James Liburdy It is hypothesized that extracting the vapor from

  • Microscale thermal management using membrane vapor extraction

    Creator:
    Apreotesi, Mario A.
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    With the miniaturization of microelectronics and increase of processor speeds in the last few decades, thermal management is drastically affecting overall packaging and system capabilities. Due to the special needs introduced, research focusing on microscale cooling has increased. This study combines the positive characteristics of single- and two-phase flows in...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    James Liburdy, representing Mechanical Engineering

  • Mechanically Enhanced and Optically Compatible Hydrogels for Particle Image Velocimetry in Porous Flow

    Creator:
    Cornwell-Arquitt, Luke
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    Hydrogels have been attractive for use as a medium in porous flow studies, but have always been limited in this role because of their poor mechanical properties. This project analyzes and tests two recently developed hydrogels, poly(methacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) (PMM), and a heat-treated long chain PVA hydrogel. Particle image velocimetry (PIV)...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    approved:_____________________________________________________ James Liburdy Hydrogels have been

  • Experimental Design Approach for Evaluation of Airfoil-Driven Energy Harvesting

    Creator:
    Strahl, Jordan D.
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    An experimental setup has been partially developed to investigate the impact of an actively controlled trailing edge component upon the energy harvesting performance of an oscillating airfoil in a pitching and heaving regime. While previous and current efforts have and continue to function to characterize the performance of such a...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: _____________________________________________________ James Liburdy An

  • Freeze Stage Analysis of an Indirect Freeze Desalination System

    Creator:
    Whitaker, Trevor A.
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    Freeze desalination poses as a potential solution to many of the issues that accompany current desalination methods. The research detailed in this manuscript involves creating and analyzing a numerical model of the freezing operation of an indirect contact freeze-melting (FM) desalination system. In this initial analysis, pure water is frozen...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    APPROVED: Deborah V. Pence Mentor, representing Thermal-Fluid Sciences James Liburdy Committee Member

  • Preliminary Numerical Study of a Condenser Using Fractal-Like Patterned Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Strips

    Creator:
    Lazaroff, Spencer A.
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    Condensers are vital components of power plants and are often one of the most major cost concerns when planning construction. Generally speaking, the surface area required to dissipate the heat generated in the boiler is so great that enormous and expensive structures are necessary. The usage of a hybrid surface...
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    _____________________________________________________________________ James Liburdy, Committee Member, representing MIME

  • The Use of Fractal-Like Bifurcating Flow Channels for Biological Targeted Cooling

    Creator:
    Stottlemyre, Wyatt
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    In the wake of climate change, the risk of heat related illnesses has continuously increased over the past several decades. While thermal management solutions have continued to improve, there is a need for efficient cooling systems that conform with the human body. This study combines the solutions from fractal-like flow...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ James Liburdy, Committee Member, representing Mechanical Engineering

  • Co-design of a Jupyter Notebook for wood stove emissions analysis

    Creator:
    Schofield, Ryan
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    Designs for improved cookstoves aim to decrease the detrimental environmental and health impacts that are associated with traditional biomass cooking practiced by nearly 40% of the global population. Programs to provide improved cookstoves are found worldwide, and regional testing centers support development of these through emissions testing services. Aprovecho Research...
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    user’s needs and their skill level (Jacob 2003). In 1994, Jakob Nielsen created 10 usability heuristics

  • Carburation and Carburetors for Internal Combustion Engines

    Creator:
    Emily, Joel
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    "It has been the purpose in this thesis to show and explain the carburetor from its infancy up to its present status."--Conclusion
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    Undergraduate Thesis
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  • Exploring Processes That Foster Innovative and Sustainable Product Design

    Creator:
    Boyle, Sadie
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    As global population and affluence continues to rise, demand for and disposal of consumer products is increasing. Currently, there are established process that guide designers to develop innovative products, but these products still have a large impact on the environment. There is beginning to be an emphasis on product sustainability,...
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