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  • Development of a Boiling Surface Effectiveness Parameter by Modeling and Quantifying the Net Coolant Flow Rate

    Creator:
    Harrison, Matt
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    Boiling dynamics and related heat transfer mechanisms have been widely studied for several decades. During that time, incredible progress has been made on quantifying bubble departure phenomena including growth rate, departure frequency, associated natural and forced convection, and radiation additions to the overall heat transfer rate. With this, the thermal...
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    Dissertation
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    similar to that of a fin Joshua L. Gess effectiveness parameter as this quantifies the utility

  • Thermal and Aerodynamic Effects of Surface Roughness Patterns on Additive Manufactured Heat Sinks

    Creator:
    Lundeen, Samuel L.
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    Breakthroughs in heat sink design are now limited by conventional manufacturing techniques which can only produce basic fin shapes with homogenous surface structuring. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a potential disruptive technology for heat sink design and other convective heat transfer solutions, as surface properties can be directionally varied to maximize...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: __________________________________________________________________ Joshua Gess

  • Development of Two-Color Laser Induced Fluorescence Fluid Temperature Imaging for Free Convection Heat Transfer Applications

    Creator:
    McAfee, Rachel C.
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    The development of a continuous and reliable cooling method for computer chips is an evolving subject requiring continuous research in both computer science and thermal management. Two-dye laser induced fluorescence (LIF) provides a minimally invasive way to investigate electronics cooling fluid behavior. Dielectric fluids are of particular interest as they...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Joshua Gess The development of a continuous and reliable cooling method for computer chips

  • Tracking of Melt Pool Motion Using Numerical Analysis of Laser Powder Bed Fusion

    Creator:
    Cox, Bryce
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    Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is a process commonly used to create additively manufactured metal parts. The flexibility and complexity allowed by the LPBF process provides opportunity for significant advancement in multiple industries as parts can be customized in shape and function for specific needs. These benefits can be compounded...
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    . Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Joshua L. Gess Laser

  • Two-Color Laser Induced Fluorescence Imaging of Fluid Temperature for Free Convection and Vapor Condensation

    Creator:
    McAfee, Rachel
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    The development of a continuous and reliable cooling method for computer chips is an evolving subject requiring continuous research in both computer science and thermal management. Two-color laser induced fluorescence (LIF) provides a non-invasive way to investigate electronics cooling fluid behavior. Dielectric fluids are of particular interest as they allow...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Joshua L. Gess The development of a continuous and reliable cooling method for computer chips

  • Melting Stage Analysis for Indirect Freeze Desalination

    Creator:
    Pratt, Mason G.
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    To investigate the melting stage of indirect freeze desalination three numerical models were developed. A zeroth, first, and second order analyses modeled the melting of ice around the outside of a pipe as a function of time. The zeroth order analysis assumes the system to be steady state. The first...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Liburdy Committee Member, representing Thermal-Fluid Sciences Joshua Gess Committee Member, representing

  • An investigation of transition from penetration to deflection in the fracture of bi-material interfaces

    Creator:
    Strom, Joshua L.
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    The problem of determining whether a crack impinging on an interface will penetrate into the substrate or deflect along the interface is vital to the effective design of layered and composite material systems. Of particular interest is the transition between crack propagation by penetration through an interface and deflection along...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joshua

  • Non-Isotropic Fiber Reinforced Elastic Membranes for Micro Aerial Vehicle Wings

    Creator:
    Wilcox, Joshua Robert
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    Micro air vehicles (MAV's) and small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAV) are remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft with a take-off mass range between 50 g and few kilograms. These vehicles, as well as natural fliers such as bats and insects, utilize a variety of elastic wing structures including thin membranes. Over...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Aerial Vehicles AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joshua Robert Wilcox for the degree

  • Wing Flutter Suppression via Distributed Electric Propulsion

    Creator:
    Bamberger, Joshua
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    This research aims to demonstrate the viability of actively controlled distributed-electric propulsion as a method to postpone flutter in high aspect-ratio elastic wings. A semi-wing on a spring mount with two propellers powered by electric motors, mounted at alternate pitch angles relative to the chord line, was used as the...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Joshua Bamberger A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University Honors

  • Q-Network Policy Selection For Multiagent Learning

    Creator:
    Cook, Joshua
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    Controllers for robotic systems can be complex and difficult to write by hand. Learning offers an approach to improve a controller through direct feedback. Learning is not trivial, as the feedback does not tell the agent how to improve, only how well its current actions solve the given task. Learning...
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    Q-Network Policy Selection For Multiagent Learning By Joshua