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  • 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

  • Mechanics of Nb-Ti superconducting composites

    Creator:
    Guo, Zhiqiang
    Abstract:
    Mechanical behavior of Nb-Ti superconducting composites with copper matrices have been studied experimentally and theoretically. Experimental work includes extensive measurements of Cu/Nb-Ti composite system. Techniques for fine fiber testing and composite wire measurement have been developed. Experimental parameters examined in this research include geometry, hardness, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, yield...
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    Dissertation
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    . Without his assistance, this work could not have been completed. I would also like to thank Drs. John

  • Reduced order modeling of legged locomotion in the horizontal plane

    Creator:
    Wickramasuriya, Gamika Arun
    Abstract:
    Sprawled-posture insects exhibit a remarkable ability to rapidly run in a stable manner over complex terrain, a feat that has yet to be equaled by man-made legged robots. Recent experimental results suggest that these insects may employ a hierarchical control structure, in which locomotion performance emerges from a combination of...
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    Dissertation
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    Dr. John Schmitt for mentoring, teaching and guiding me over the years. I thank Dr. Charles E. Smith

  • A numerical analysis of ice fog produced by automobiles

    Creator:
    Nelson, William George
    Abstract:
    A model of an exhaust plume was developed and programmed on a digital computer. The purpose of the model was to predict the concentration and size distribution of ice particles produced from automobile exhaust during arctic conditions. The model accounted for the nucleation, growth, and freezing of the condensed water...
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    Dissertation
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    Hewson, Dr. William P. Lowry, Professor John G. Mingle, and. Dr. Charles E. Wicks for their assistance

  • Combustion mechanisms in wood fired boilers

    Creator:
    Tuttle, Kenneth Lewis
    Abstract:
    A program of research has been established at Oregon State University to study wood residue combustion using an experimental spreader-stoker combustor. This research was conducted to increase the understanding of combustion occurring in wood fired boilers. Using Douglas Fir screened to 3/8-3/4 inches, two 4x4 factorial experiments were conducted varying...
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    Dissertation
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    . David C. Junge, Final Ph.D. Dissertation Major Professor, John G. Mingle, Initial Ph.D. Program Major