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  • Radiation from an infinite plane to parallel rows of infinitely long tubes - hottel extended

    Creator:
    Qualey, Douglas L.
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    A two-dimensional model for predicting the rate of radiation heat transfer for the interior of an industrial furnace is described. The model is two-dimensional due to the assumptions of the heat source as an infinite radiating plane and the heat sink as rows of parallel tubes that are both infinite...
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    Masters Thesis
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    infinitely long tubes - hottel extended AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Douglas L. Qua ley for the degree

  • The Mira 2 Rocket Engine: Applying Lessons Learned for an Improved Iteration

    Creator:
    Dimas-Harms, Colton R.
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    In this paper, I present the design of Mira 2, a small-scale, liquid bipropellant rocket engine, with a specific focus on its oxidizer-centered pintle injector. Building upon the valuable lessons and insights gained from the empirical testing of its predecessor, Mira 1, the Mira 2 engine incorporates several improvements and...
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    Capstone Project
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    goal was to provide as flat of a manifold profile as possible and featured an extremely long and

  • Offshore renewable energy : an exploration of techno-economic feasibility and reliability through a computational optimization perspective

    Creator:
    Clark, Caitlyn E.
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    Offshore renewable energy (ORE) has the potential to be a significant source of future global electricity production, reduce carbon emissions, decrease dependence on energy importation, and stimulate economic growth in coastal and remote areas. The availability and abundance of ORE, paired with growing coastal population centers, position offshore wind, wave,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Caitlyn E. Clark for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical

  • Design and construction of a small electric service vehicle

    Creator:
    Holt, Steven Charles
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    In an effort to fill an existing need two small electric service vehicles were designed, constructed, and tested. The first acted as a feasibility study and the second as a design prototype. The vehicles had low cost and the capability of being fabricated by their users as two main design...
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    Masters Thesis
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    SMALL ELECTRIC SERVICE VEHICLE Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy L. E. Joh, In an effort to

  • Analysis and design of a small gas sampling pump

    Creator:
    Tuttle, Kenneth Lewis
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    In an attempt to satisfy an existing need for a small gas sample pump, a proposed design was analyzed and determined to be feasible and a design for a prototype model was produced. The design is of a chemically inert, leak-proof, unlubricated, sliding-vane- type pump. It is designed to pump...
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    Masters Thesis
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    PUMP Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy L. E. Joh#on In an attempt to satisfy an existing need

  • Computational Study of Smoldering Combustion in Cellulose and Hemicellulose Mixtures

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    Mulky, Tejas Chandrashekhar
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    Due to global warming wildland fires are increasing in frequency and severity. In the case of wildland fires, the major modes of combustion occur include smoldering combustion and flaming combustion. Smoldering combustion occurs most commonly in porous fuels like peat, forest duff, and woody fuels, which are available in abundance...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Computational Study of Smoldering Combustion in Cellulose and Hemicellulose Mixtures Abstract approved: Kyle E

  • Transient fuel pin temperature calculations using describing functions

    Creator:
    Guidotti, Timothy E.
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    An important element in rector safety and fuel performance assessments is the efficient calculation of the time dependent temperature profiles within reactor fuel pins. Because the fuel pins have temperature dependent thermal properties, the governing partial differential equations are nonlinear. Traditionally, finite difference or finite element methods have been used...
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    Masters Thesis
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  • Chemometrics-based Approach for Predicting Low Temperature Combustion Engine Fuel Performance

    Creator:
    Daly, Shane
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    Low temperature combustion (LTC) engines offer improved efficiency and reduced emissions over traditional gasoline spark-ignited and diesel compression-ignition engines. The ability to produce fuels optimized for LTC engines could help increase efficiency and therefore improve fuel economy, insomuch that Federal fuel economy standards could be met. Currently, a fuel performance...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Christopher L. Hagen Kyle E

  • The Feasibility of Process Intensification of the Water-Gas Shift Reaction using Differential Temperature Microreactors

    Creator:
    Tolley, Thomas E.
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    Hydrogen is an increasingly attractive low-carbon energy carrier for a variety of stationary and mobile applications. Currently, the vast majority of hydrogen in the United States is produced via the energy intensive steam reforming of natural gas. The cost and carbon emissions associated with hydrogen production can be reduced by...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Thomas E. Tolley for the

  • Optimization & Qualification of a Liquid Engine Launch Vehicle Design Using 6DoF Simulations

    Creator:
    Rose, Trevor J.
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    In this work, I developed a six degree of freedom flight simulator specific to liquid engine launch vehicles. This flight simulator improves upon available software by accounting for liquid engine specific phenomena such as tank pressurization, liquid engine performance, and center of gravity modeling. Additionally, I implemented methods for optimization...
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    Masters Thesis
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    & Qualification of a Liquid Engine Launch Vehicle Design Using 6DoF Simulations Abstract approved: Kyle E