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  • Modeling hop kilning with respect to energy consumption and drying kinetics

    Creator:
    Thomas, Matthew W.
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    Currently, little work has been performed studying energy consumption in hop kilning. This thesis explores drying with an alternative drying schedule that extends the initially elevated drying temperature currently used by growers and examines its impact on drying time and energy use. Extending the time of the initially elevated drying...
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    . ©Copyright by Matthew W. Thomas May 2, 2023 Creative Commons CC-BY-4.0 Modeling Hop Kilning with

  • Temperature Evolution of Nonreacting Spark Kernels at Sub-Atmospheric Pressures

    Creator:
    Caplan, Daniel L.
    Abstract:
    In the event of a mid-flight flameout of a gas turbine engine, reignition is paramount to occupant safety. Ignition at high altitude can be challenging, due in part to the potentially lower ambient pressures. An understanding of the effects of sub-atmospheric pressures on the temperature evolution of spark kernels is...
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    between pressure and average kernel temperature. ©Copyright by Daniel L

  • Multi-Scale Study of Ember Production and Transport under Multiple Environmental and Fuel Conditions

    Creator:
    Hudson, Tyler R.
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    Spot fires caused by lofted embers (i.e., firebrands) can be a significant factor in the spread of wildland fires. Embers can be especially dangerous near the wildland-urban interface (WUI) because of the potential for the fire to be spread near or on structures. Many studies have investigated the transport of...
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    Abstract approved: David L. Blunck Spot fires caused by lofted embers (i.e., firebrands) can be a