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Development of an experimental setup for measuring vacuum decay in dual-wall fiber-reinforced composite pipes
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Thermal management and energy input are required to maintain working fluids, i.e., liquefied natural gas, liquid nitrogen, and multi-phase fluids within their optimal working conditions. Increasing a pipes’ thermal resistance, e.g., utilizing vacuum insulation, is one method of minimizing energy...
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Development of an optical biosensor based on Mach-Zehnder Interferometry for detection of Listeria monocytogenes
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Label-free optical biosensors are widely used for the detection of pathogens due to their low-cost, real-time detection and high sensitivity. A Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI) based biosensor has been developed for the detection of gram-positive bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes. An extensive...
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Spring 2017
Steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) is one of the most popular methods used for heavy oil extraction in Canada. Of the existing sand control methods that can be used for SAGD, slotted liners can be considered among the superior ones in terms of their performance and cost of manufacturing. RGL...
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Development of Automated Tape Winding Setup for Thermoplastic Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites and Bi-Axial Creep Testing Setup for Tubular Coupons
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Polymer composite pipelines are gaining popularity for the advantages they have over steel pipelines such as superior corrosion resistance, higher strength-to-weight ratio and increased flexibility. However, polymer composite pipelines, especially those with a thermoplastic polymer matrix, are...
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Development of Cold-sprayed Boron Carbide Metal Matrix Composite Coatings for Wear Resistance Applications
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Low-pressure cold spraying was used to fabricate boron carbide-based metal matrix composite coatings for wear resistance applications. Titanium carbide and tungsten carbide-based metal matrix composite coatings were also evaluated to allow for comparison. Powder blends containing 50, 75, and 92...
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Development of deep learning-based methods for rotating machinery fault diagnosis under varying speed conditions
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Rotating machines are widely used in industrial applications, such as driving motors in elevators and gearboxes in wind turbines. Machines in these applications often operate under varying speed conditions due to variable operation demand, ever-changing environment conditions and so on. As time...
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Development of Empirical Models to Predict Deposition of Aerosols in the Extrathoracic Airways of Children
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The experimental studies described in this thesis were performed with the goal of measuring deposition of aerosols, inhaled either nasally or orally, in the extrathoracic airways of children in different age groups. We pursued in vitro methods and characterized the deposition of aerosols in the...
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Fall 2013
In this study, respirable dry powders for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacia complex infections in cystic fibrosis patients were developed. The feasibility of spray drying aqueous solutions containing bacteriophages was investigated. Bacteriophages KS4-M, KS14 and...
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Spring 2012
Multi-electrode arrays are essential tools to interface with the nervous system. The development of a flexible-based electrode array used to interface with the spinal cord is reported. A 2D finite element model (FEM) was developed to characterize the design parameters of such an array. A...