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  • Advanced Computational Modeling and Design of Wave Energy and Floating Offshore Wind Energy Technologies

    Creator:
    Mankle, Hannah L.
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    Given the immense energy potential of o shore wind and ocean waves, offshore renewable energy can significantly contribute to the renewable energy landscape. Fixed floating wind is already making strides internationally with increased electricity capacity, while floating offshore wind turbines and marine hydrokinetic (MHK) technology have significant potential that can...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Hannah L. Mankle for the degree

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

    Creator:
    Caplan, Daniel L.
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    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...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Daniel L. Caplan for the

  • Passive dynamics and their influence on performance of physical interaction tasks

    Creator:
    Kemper, Kevin C., II
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    For robotic manipulation tasks in uncertain environments, research typically revolves around developing the best possible software control strategy. However, the passive dynamics of the mechanical system, including inertia, stiffness, damping and torque limits, often impose performance limitations that cannot be overcome with software control. Discussions about the passive dynamics are...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Dynamics and Their Influence on Performance of Physical Interaction Tasks Abstract approved: Jonathan W

  • Data-Driven Environmentally Sustainable Product Design: A Shift Toward Increased use of Sustainable Design Activities in the Early Design Phase

    Creator:
    Ferrero, Vincenzo J.
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    Modern product design drives the boundaries of innovation by encompassing complex Design-for-X objectives, and the inclusion of multidimensional stakeholders. This growing complexity in product design has left design teams unequipped, as classical design theory is bounded by designer experience, expertise, and cognition. One novel approach to tackling product complexity is...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Design Activities in the Early Design Phase Abstract approved: Bryony L. DuPont Modern product design

  • Utilization of Robot Ankle Torque to Account for Foot Placement Error

    Creator:
    Bernards, Mitchell F.
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    Modern walking robots have shown that dynamic gaits can be achieved without ankle motors. It seems logical that the additional control authority that they provide can be used to improve the stability of the walking gait against foot placement errors caused by low level control. This thesis develops and compares...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    conclusion 24 ii appendix bibliography 27 L I S T O F F I G U R E S Figure 2.1 The spring mass model

  • Design Optimization of a Structurally Flexible Wave Energy Converter with a Direct Search Algorithm

    Creator:
    Berrier, Austin S.
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    Several wave energy converter designs have been recently proposed that are made of flexible materials. Flexible devices are able to generate electricity by being stretched, and are intended to simplify deployment and maintenance concerns over existing wave energy devices. Due to the relative infancy of flexible wave energy converters, however,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Structurally Flexible Wave Energy Converter with a Direct Search Algorithm Abstract approved: Bryony L

  • Geometric Motion Planning for Inertial Systems

    Creator:
    Faraji, Hossein
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    In order to enable better visualization and understanding of the effect of the robot's geometry and inertia on the robot's trajectories, this dissertation proposes to use geometric mechanics to bridge the gap between the physical motion of a robot and its mathematical structure. The main focus of this research is...
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    Dissertation
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    . Title: Geometric Motion Planning for Inertial Systems Abstract approved: Ross L. Hatton The

  • Experimental Study of the Impact of Physical and Chemical Properties on Smoldering Combustion in Natural Fuels

    Creator:
    Smucker, Benjamin
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    Smoldering combustion in wildland fires is difficult to extinguish, can transition to flaming combustion, and produces a significant amount of pollutants. It is necessary to understand parameters controlling smoldering in order to help predict the smoldering behavior and potentially mitigate these hazards. The wide variety of natural fuels that occur...
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    Dissertation
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    Natural Fuels Abstract approved: David L. Blunck Smoldering combustion in wildland fires is difficult to

  • Modeling, control, and estimation of flexible, aerodynamic structures

    Creator:
    Ray, Cody W.
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    Engineers have long been inspired by nature's flyers. Such animals navigate complex environments gracefully and efficiently by using a variety of evolutionary adaptations for high-performance flight. Biologists have discovered a variety of sensory adaptations that provide flow state feedback and allow flying animals to feel their way through flight. A...
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    Dissertation
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Cody W. Ray for the degree

  • An experimental study of ammonia-water bubble absorption in a constrained microscale film

    Creator:
    Jenks, Jeromy W.
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    An experimental study of absorption of ammonia into a constrained thin film of ammonia-water solution is presented. A large aspect ratio microchannel with one of its walls formed by a porous material is used to constrain the thickness of the liquid film. Experiments were performed at a pressure of 1,...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    THESIS OF Jeromy W. Jenks for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering presented