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Spring 2023
Wind farms are often concentrated geographically as they are cited in areas with strong resources. While this maximizes energy generation, it can decrease the value of that energy, particularly as the relative amount of wind increases in the overall system. Wind energy is growing rapidly in...
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Fall 2015
An experimental investigation was conducted with the purpose of studying the effects of selected operating and design variables in the flow inside an effervescent atomizer. A series of tests were performed in a horizontally oriented, square conduit of 12.7 mm in diameter which constituted the...
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Fall 2015
An investigation of the velocity profile in a microscale (<5mm) channel using micro PIV technique is presented. Measuring the velocity profile in the microchannel becomes increasingly important with the improved attention to microscale devices. Theory dictates that flow in the channel has a...
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Investigation of the Velocity Field of Jets in Counter-Flow in the Vicinity of a Solid Wall
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This study presents experimental investigations showing the mean and fluctuating velocity field of a three dimensional round jet in counter-flow located in the vicinity of a solid wall. The jet to counter-flow velocity ratios ranged from 2.5 to 25 and the jet Reynolds numbers were from 1,000 to...
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Investigation of Ultrasonic Acoustic Standing Wave Separation of Particles in a Multi-wavelength Macro-scale Resonator
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This thesis presents an investigation of macro-scale (>5mm) multi-wavelength acoustophoresis. This is a technique used for the filtration of micro-particles from the containing suspension. It uses the primary acoustic force generated by an ultrasonic acoustic pressure standing wave. Primary...
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Fall 2014
An experimental facility was constructed in order to examine the feasibility of the coal bio-conversion under the application of confining pressure. The main purpose of this work was to investigate the effect of confining pressure on methane generation. Core-flooding experiments were conducted...
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Low Temperature Difference Alpha-Type Stirling Engine for the Experimental Determination of Optimal Parameters to Maximize Shaft Power
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An investigation was performed experimentally to determine the combination of parameters that would produce the maximum shaft power for an alpha-type Stirling engine using a thermal source with a temperature below 100 °C. The primary objective of the study was to design and build an alpha-type...
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Measurement of Regional Deformation and Volume Change of Donor Lungs during Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Using a Stereo Vision Method
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Lung transplant is a critical treatment that remains the only option for patients with end-state pulmonary illness. This treatment is underutilized because of a shortage of suitable donor lungs, leading to patients succumbing to illness while on the waitlist. Supply is limited by overly...
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Parameter Optimization of a Low Temperature Difference Gamma-Type Stirling Engine to Maximize Shaft Power
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An investigation was performed with three main objectives. Determine the configuration andoperating parameter of a low temperature difference Stirling engine (LTDSE) that would result inthe maximum shaft power. Calculate the mean West number for LTDSEs and compare it to themean West number for...
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Particle image velocimetry/ tracking in turbulent flow over riblet surfaces with superhydrophobic coating
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Riblet surfaces have been introduced as of one successful technique to reduce skin-friction. Advanced particle image velocimetry (PIV) and particle tracking velocimetry (PTV) are employed to investigate turbulent structures over riblet surfaces by several researchers including Suzuki and Kasagi...