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Utilizing the thermodynamic properties of E85 to increase the specific efficiency of a high specific output single cylinder Formula SAE engine

Creator:

Duncan, Derek N.

Abstract:

Formula SAE is a collegiate engineering competition that has participants from around the globe. Of the 1000 points available throughout the event, 100 (10%) are dedicated to the fuel efficiency of the student built race cars. Competition rules allow either gasoline or E85, a mix of 85% ethanol and 15%...

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Derek Duncan for the
Detrital Influences on Soil Carbon Stabilization in Wet Temperate Forest Soils

Creator:

Pierson, Derek N.

Abstract:

Soils, with their potential to store and stabilize carbon (C), are an essential resource for sustaining forest productivity, as well as for efforts to reduce atmospheric C concentrations. Protecting existing soil C and harnessing the sequestration potential of our soils require an improved understanding of the processes through which soil...

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Dissertation

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Derek N
Rubus spp. seed germination and morphology

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Peacock, Derek N.

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Rubus spp. seeds have a thick protective endocarp and testa (seedcoat) that can restrict germination even under favorable conditions. The effect of pregermination treatments were studied in Rubus chamaemorus L., R. eustephanos Focke ex Diels, R. idaeus 'Amber' L., R. leucodermis Douglas ex Torrey & A. Gray, R. multibracteatus A....

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Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Derek N. Peacock for the degree of