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Machine Learning for Emission Modeling of Fossil-fueled and Hydrogen-fueled Internal Combustion Engines
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Development of fast and accurate emission models for engine-out and tailpipe of internal combustion engines (ICEs) using machine learning (ML) and hybrid methods are the focus of this thesis. The application is on medium and heavy-duty vehicles powered by both fossil fuels and alternative fuels...
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Fall 2023
Unique challenges arise when attempting to navigate unknown GPS-denied subterranean environments. To successfully explore these environments a vehicle much be able to reconcile the nonlinear dynamics of motion, accommodate for diverse terrain, adjust to static and moving obstacles, combat...
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Techno-Economic Analysis and GHG Emissions’ Footprints of Solvent-steam-based Bitumen Extraction
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The oil sands are a critical source of unconventional fossil fuel. The Canadian oil sands are among the world’s largest crude oil deposits. Several oil sands extraction techniques have been developed in recent decades, including solvent-steam based bitumen extraction technology, an emerging...
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Towards Realizing Melt-electrospun Bone Scaffolds: Theoretical Modeling and Simulation of Melt-Electrospinning as a Multi-body System
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There has been a growing interest in integrating melt-electrospinning (MES) with three-dimensional (3D) fabrication methods to produce constructs with controlled internal micro-architectures. One application area that could benefit from this integration is bone tissue engineering (TE). Due to the...
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An Intelligent framework for Quality Inspection and Control in Aquaponics, based on Computer-vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Knowledge modeling
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The burgeoning global population and subsequent food security issues have attracted much attention toward sustainable food production systems. As one of the emerging vertical farming methods, aquaponics promises to be a sustainable alternative to food and environmental problems. Aquaponics in...
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Spring 2023
This novel study makes it possible to manufacture high-quality, large-size 7075 aluminum alloy parts through additive manufacturing. The study comprehensively investigates the process and the control of the quality of the nano-treated 7075 aluminum alloy part manufactured by the in-situ...
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A Semi-Autonomous Robotic-Based Repair System for Revolving Mechanical Components via Laser Metal Deposition Process
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Natural resources are finite, and the demand for such resources is increasing. Thus, an urgent need for systems to support the reusability and lifespan extendibility of products, such as those with a high demand and manufacturing cost, is essential. Furthermore, cylindrical components are widely...
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Spring 2024
A diffuse interface model to simulate a system of two immiscible liquids with surfactants is proposed. This model is based on a modified Ginzburg-Landau free energy functional to account for non-ionic soluble surfactants and couples the Navier-Stokes equations with two Cahn-Hilliard equations...
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Spring 2024
Hydrogen as a fuel has the potential to reduce tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions of vehicles to near-zero, while also allowing for the generation of a hydrogen-based economy and lowering humanity's dependence upon oil. Hydrogen-diesel dual fuel combustion, where hydrogen and diesel are combusted...
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Spring 2024
The thesis delves into the mechanics of hyperelastic materials, specifically lipid bilayers and fiber-reinforced composites (FRC). The primary objective is to achieve an advanced understanding of cell physiology from the aspect of lipid membrane mechanics and provide qualitative analysis of the...