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  • Temperature measurement, electrical characteristics, and lorentz mixing of alkali seeded flames

    Creator:
    Pattee, Heidi Ann
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    When trace quantities of an alkali element are added to a flame, its optical and electrical properties change significantly. Addition of alkali seed to both premixed and diffusion flames has been used in the development of two new techniques, one for flame temperature measurement and the other for enhanced mixing....
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    Dissertation
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    faculty members have served on my graduate committee: Dr. Dwight Bushnell, Dr. Max Deinzer, Dr. A. Murty

  • Learning based methods applied to the MAV control problem

    Creator:
    Salichon, Max
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    This thesis addresses Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) control by leveraging learning based techniques to improve robustness of the control system. Applying classical control methods to MAVs is a difficult process due to the complexity of the control laws with fast and highly non-linear dynamics. These methods are mostly based on...
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Max Salichon for the

  • Geometry of Locomotion

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    Ramasamy, Suresh
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    Many animals and robots move through the world by coupling cyclical changes in shape called gaits to an interaction with the environment. Because mobility is an important aspect of such robots, a key metric when evaluating design and performance of mobile robots is the efficiency of their optimal gaits. The...
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    : Geometry of Locomotion Abstract approved: Ross L. Hatton There are four major contributions described in

  • The Mira 2 Rocket Engine: Applying Lessons Learned for an Improved Iteration

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    Dimas-Harms, Colton R.
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    In this paper, I present the design of Mira 2, a small-scale, liquid bipropellant rocket engine, with a specific focus on its oxidizer-centered pintle injector. Building upon the valuable lessons and insights gained from the empirical testing of its predecessor, Mira 1, the Mira 2 engine incorporates several improvements and...
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    Capstone Project
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    ) Characteristic Chamber Length (L*) 1417.32 (55.8) mm (inch) Nozzle Throat Diameter 55.37 (2.180) mm (inch

  • 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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Hannah L. Mankle for the degree

  • The Global Consumption Speeds of Premixed Large-Hydrocarbon Fuel/Air Turbulent Bunsen Flames

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    Fillo, Aaron Jesse
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    Large-hydrocarbon fuels are used for ground and air transportation because of their high energy-density and will be for the foreseeable future. However, combustion of large-hydrocarbon fuels in a turbulent environment is poorly understood and difficult to predict. The turbulent flame speed, which is the velocity at which a flame front...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Consumption Speeds of Premixed Large-Hydrocarbon Fuel/Air Turbulent Bunsen Flames Abstract approved: David L

  • Radiation Emissions from Turbulent Diffusion Flames Burning Large Hydrocarbon Fuels

    Creator:
    Zeuthen, Eric D.
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    The purpose of this study is to measure and compare radiation emissions from flames burning large hydrocarbon fuels to assist in understanding how the molecular composition changes radiation emissions. Radiative heat transfer is significant because it is a primary mode of heat transfer for many combustion devices. This study also...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ David L. Blunck The purpose of this study is to measure and compare radiation emissions

  • 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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    . Title: Geometric Motion Planning for Inertial Systems Abstract approved: Ross L. Hatton The

  • An experimental investigation of radiative and total heat transfer around a horizontal tube immersed in a high temperature gas-solid fluidized bed

    Creator:
    Alavizadeh, Seyed Nasser
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    This study is primarily concerned with the measurement of the local radiative component of total heat transfer around a horizontal tube immersed in a large particle fluidized bed at elevated temperatures.Total heat transfer was also measured in order to assess the relative radiation contribution.The radiation measurement probe employs a silicon...
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    approved: Redacted for privacy Ronald L. Adams This study is primarily concerned with the measurement of

  • A simplified model of heat transfer between large-particle gas-fluidized beds and immersed surfaces

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    Bakke, Paul D.
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    A simplified model of the combined particle convective and radiative components of heat transfer between large-particle gas-fluidized beds and immersed surfaces was developed. This analytical model was based on the single particle formulation of Adams and Welty [4,9], with the added assumptions of one-dimensional heat conduction in the particle and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: Redacted for Privacy Ronald L. Adams A simplified model of the combined particle convective