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  • CFD and Wind Tunnel Determination of Rear Wing Slot Gaps for 2014 Formula SAE Racecar

    Creator:
    Peterson, Curtis J.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this project is to examine the effect of the slot gap spacing on a multi element rear wing. A three element rear wing is used in order to produce maximum downforce at the relatively low speed of Formula SAE competitions. These high lift configurations serve to increase...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Curtis J. Peterson for the

  • Global distributed design of a Formula SAE race car

    Creator:
    Carpenter, Trenton J.
    Abstract:
    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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    2 AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Trenton J. Carpenter for the degree of Master of Science

  • Multi Objective Aerodynamic Design in Formula SAE

    Creator:
    Arscott, Phillip J.
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    This thesis examines the effect of aerodynamics on Formula SAE cars. Due to the different objectives of the Formula SAE events, an understanding of the car's complete aerodynamic design is necessary. Using a half car computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model, a series of sensitivity studies are conducted to determine trends...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Phillip J. Arscott for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical

  • Practical application of steady-state 6-DoF aerodynamic model for vehicle system loads analysis

    Creator:
    Torris, Connor J.
    Abstract:
    This work develops the Global Formula Racing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model in StarCCM+ to allow for vehicle attitude studies to be ran to evaluate Formula Student (FS) vehicle aerodynamic loads. Attitudes that this model allows to be studied include roll, pitch, yaw, heave, tire angle, and vehicle speed. The...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Robert K. Paasch

  • The design of an aquatic insect imaging device as part of a system to automate insect classification for biomonitoring

    Creator:
    Sarpola, Matt J.
    Abstract:
    Population counts of aquatic insects are a valuable tool for monitoring the water quality of rivers and streams. However, the handling of samples in the lab for species identification is time consuming. An aquatic insect imaging device was designed as part of a system to automate aquatic insect classification and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • A photoelastic stress analysis of a beam under shear and compressive loads

    Creator:
    Bitting, Kenneth Robert
    Abstract:
    The determination of failure is complicated when a structural element is subjected to combined rather than simple stresses. This is especially true when the principle of superposition does not apply. For such cases, tests of the element under the expected loads are required to determine its failure criteria. In this...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    compressive loads AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kenneth Robert Bitting for the Master of Science (Name

  • A determination of an exhaust hydrocarbon reactivity index for a vehicle powered by gasoline and liquefied natural gas

    Creator:
    Rossman, David Robert
    Abstract:
    Past research has shown that automobile exhaust is composed of a mixture of many different hydrocarbons and that some of these hydrocarbons contribute more to the smog problem than others. Natural gas has been proposed as an alternative to gasoline as a motor fuel, and it was desired to confirm...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF David Robert Rossman for the

  • Off-design analysis and control of a wood-fired combined-cycle power plant

    Creator:
    Brawn, Robert Charles
    Abstract:
    This report presents the off-design analysis of various wood-fired combined-cycle power plants using a computer model to simulate plant performance. The combined-cycle systems investigated are characterized by having a woodfueled combustor, an indirect-fired gas turbine, and a Rankine steam cycle. This work was conducted as part of a larger biomass...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    -cycle power plant AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Robert Charles Brawn for the degree of Master of

  • Ontologies to Support Repeatable and Valid Customer Requirements Generation

    Creator:
    Lemke, Mark T.
    Abstract:
    Due to the growing complexity, sophistication, and interconnectedness of present day engineered products and services, the use of ontologies in engineering design is becoming more widespread. An ontology provides a standardized way of describing concepts in a domain of interest and the relationships between these concepts to better understand the...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Robert B. Stone Due to the growing complexity, sophistication, and interconnectedness

  • Reverse engineering, modeling, and redesign of a vibratory conveyor

    Creator:
    Foglesong, Timothy J.
    Abstract:
    Some successful products are still developed and produced without the benefit of modern design techniques. One such product is a vibratory conveyor that has been developed largely through prototype iteration. The manufacturer has collaborated with Oregon State University to introduce model-based design into the development process. This research details a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Timothy J Foglesong for the