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  • Investigation of the dimensional stability of an ultra-thin film gas/liquid contactor

    Creator:
    Peterson, Jerrod P.
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    The use of a permeable membrane to mechanically constrain a film of water with an area of 12 cm² and a thickness of 150 μm in a gas/liquid contactor was investigated. The membrane separated the vapor and liquid phases, and a stiffener plate made from a gas-permeable material was used...
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    the Dimensional Stability of an Ultra-Thin Film Gas/Liquid Cnntacfnr Richard B. Peterson The use of

  • Integrated dual cycle energy recovery using thermoelectric conversion and an organic Rankine bottoming cycle

    Creator:
    Miller, Erik W.
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    Hot engine exhaust and industrial process exhaust represents a resource that is often rejected to the environment without further utilization. This resource is prevalent in the transportation and industrial process sectors, but stationary engine-generator systems also typically do not utilize this resource. Engine exhaust is considered high grade heat and...
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    Thermoelectric Conversion and an Organic Rankine Bottoming Cycle. Abstract approved: Richard B

  • Micro adiabatic combustion engine : concept development, simulation and combustion experiments

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    Chewning, Scott R.
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    The current proliferation of portable electronic devices for personal communication, business and entertainment has created a demand for high energy density power supplies. A hydrocarbon fuel with a conversion efficiency of over 15% can provide greater energy density than current battery technology for these applications. Current micro-scale heat engines do...
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    Abstract approved: Richard B. Peterson The current proliferation of portable electronic devices

  • Direct-sampling optical techniques for the study of transient combustion events

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    Herron, John R.
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    Techniques have been developed for measuring the temperature, stable species concentrations, and atomic radical concentrations during a transient combustion event. They combine the features of direct sampling with two spectroscopic techniques to produce relatively simple diagnostic techniques to obtain time-resolved measurements. In this study, a transient event was provided by...
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    Dissertation
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    Techniques for the Stud of Transient Combustion Events Abstract approved:_Redacted for privacy_ Richard B

  • Mixed reactant single chamber fuel cell, using products generated from the electrolysis of an aqueous electrolyte

    Creator:
    Jost, William C.
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    A Mixed Reactant Single Chamber (MRSC) Fuel Cell is a relatively recent concept in the field of fuel cell engineering originally developed in the late 1950’s. Typical fuel cells have separated reactants (a separated fuel and oxidizer) that react on their usually non-selective electro-catalytic materials. A mixed reactant fuel cell...
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    : ___________________________________________________________________ Richard B. Peterson A Mixed Reactant Single Chamber (MRSC) Fuel Cell is a relatively recent

  • Development of a small scale scroll expander

    Creator:
    Harada, Kevin J.
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    The organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is a versatile approach in the utilization of waste heat in the production of electricity, clean drinking water, and cooling. The efficiency of these cycles must be maximized to make them economical. Parameters for the optimization of ORCs such as evaporator and condenser temperature have...
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    . Abstract approved: Richard B. Peterson The organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is a versatile approach

  • Design, modeling, and performance of miniature reciprocating thermocompressor

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    Edwards, Michael J.
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    Research in the miniaturization of thermomechanical systems in recent years has proven to be both rewarding and challenging. Micro-scale devices have tremendous technological potential but come with a new set of design problems. One such problem is energy storage. Heat actuated systems, driven primarily by thermal energy, take advantage of...
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    . Abstract approved: __ _..,....~=~~--=-~-~~-~-~~"'----'-==--- Richard B. Peterson Research in the

  • 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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    Abstract approved: Richard B. Peterson When trace quantities of an alkali element are added to a flame

  • Design, modeling and performance of miniature reciprocating expander for a heat actuated heat pump

    Creator:
    Herron, Thomas G.
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    A miniature reciprocating expander is being developed as part of a larger program to develop a heat actuated heat pump for portable applications. By utilizing the higher energy density of liquid hydrocarbon fuels relative to batteries, a heat actuated heat pump would be able to provide cooling for much longer...
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    : - / - .- Richard B. Peterson A miniature reciprocating expander is being developed as part of a larger program to

  • A study of a diffusionally controlled reactive synthesis process using a multi-tube diffusion flame burner

    Creator:
    Snell, Douglas C.
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    A continuous process for the production of ceramic materials has been studied. This method reacted metal and oxidizer in a diffusionally controlled process, demonstrated by reacting a magnesium particle stream and hot water vapor. Many small rich hydrogen/air diffusion flames provide an atmosphere of hot water vapor, hydrogen, and nitrogen...
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    approved: Richard B. Peterson A continuous process for the production of ceramic materials has been