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  • The geometric characterization and thermal performance of a microchannel heat exchanger for diesel engine waste heat recovery

    Creator:
    Yih, James S.
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    Rising energy demands and the continual push to find more energy efficient technologies have been the impetus for the investigation of waste heat recovery techniques. Diesel engine exhaust heat utilization has the potential to significantly reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and reduce the release of greenhouse gases, because diesel...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , 2011. Title: The Geometric Characterization and Thermal Performance of a Microchannel Heat

  • Methodologies to improve reliability engineering in early design

    Creator:
    O'Halloran, Bryan M.
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    This thesis is the summation of two publications with the motivation to move reliability analysis earlier in the design process. Current analyses aim to improve reliability after components have been selected. Moving specific analyses earlier in the design process reduces the cost to the designer. These early design analyses provide...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Mechanical Engineering presented on October 11, 2011. Title: METHODOLOGIES TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY

  • The Art and Craft of John Williams

    Creator:
    Lincoln, Danae A.
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    The intent of this paper is to bring more attention to the mastery involved with film composition as an art form. The research focuses specifically on the life, style, influences, and works of John Williams as a conductor, film composer, and composer. It addresses his biography, filmography, and working relationships,...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Engineering presented on March 8, 2011. Title: The Art and Craft of John Williams. Abstract approved

  • Exploring experimental test stand design and operation within a system reliability research methodology

    Creator:
    Koopmans, Michael, 1986-
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    In cases where complex systems routinely experience extreme operating conditions, preventative maintenance is often employed to guard against system failure. Yet, with accessible real-time data and the standard practice becoming prohibitively expensive, the test stand can serve as a vital contributor to the development of system health and reliability estimations....
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    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering presented on June 6, 2011. Title: Exploring

  • Fracture toughness of void-site-filled skutterudites

    Creator:
    Eilertsen, James S.
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    Thermoelectric materials are playing an increasingly significant role in the global effort to develop sustainable energy technologies. Consequently, the demand for materials with greater thermoelectric efficiency has stimulated the development of state-of-the-art interstitially doped skutterudite-based materials. However, since intermetallics are often embrittled by interstitial substitution, optimal skutterudite-based device design, manufacture,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Engineering presented on December 7, 2011 Title: Fracture Toughness of Void-Site-Filled Skutterudites

  • A Comparative Study of Funding and Budgeting Profiles of Collegiate Athletic Bands, with an Emphasis on Alumni Relations

    Creator:
    Hunter, Sean C.
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    This study is a comparison to establish similarities between the funding resources of college and university athletic bands. The secondary objective is to determine the funding potential that exists as a result of alumni relations. In order to obtain funding information for a variety of athletic band programs, a survey...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    , 2011. Title: A Comparative Study of Funding and Budgeting Profiles of Collegiate Athletic Bands, with

  • Global distributed design of a Formula SAE race car

    Creator:
    Carpenter, Trenton J.
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    Future engineers need to be competitive in today's expanding global industries. They must have capabilities beyond standard engineering practice. In an attempt to develop students capable of working in a globally distributed design and manufacturing environment, Oregon State University (OSU) and Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg (DHBW) have developed a senior...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    in Mechanical Engineering presented on June 13, 2011. Title: Global Distributed Design of a

  • Innovation strategies for product design

    Creator:
    Nix, Anthony A.
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    Innovation can be considered the driving force behind product design. This thesis strives to improve the ease at which innovation is achieved. Firstly by examining how design information is presented and comprehended by various personality types. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test is a quick, easy, and accurate way to determine...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Nix for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering presented on May 17, 2011. Title

  • Hydroelastic modeling of a wave energy converter using the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian finite element method in LS-DYNA

    Creator:
    Meicke, Stephen A.
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    This thesis investigates the applicability of the finite element method to model wave energy converter (WEC) hydroelasticity using LS-DYNA. The proposed methodology uses the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian formulation to model Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) between the WEC and the fluid elements. This formulation allows for time-domain modeling of higher order effects such...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , 2011. Title: Hydroelastic Modeling of a Wave Energy Converter Using the Arbitrary Lagrangian

  • Time-domain modeling of heaving point absorber wave energy converters, including power take-off and mooring

    Creator:
    Ruehl, Kelley
    Abstract:
    Wave energy conversion is still in its infancy, and in order for it to become a commercially viable technology, developers, investors and utilities need to estimate a Wave Energy Converter's (WEC's) performance for the wave climate of a potential installation site. With the goal of estimating a design's power output...
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    Masters Thesis
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    degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering presented on May 19, 2011. Title: Time-Domain