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Fall 2010
An experimental investigation was performed to study the influence of the bubble size on an effervescent atomization. Experiments were conducted in horizontal facility with a 25.4mm diameter feeding pipe using water and air as the working fluids that were sprayed through an effervescent nozzle....
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Influence of graphene reinforcement distribution on thermomechanical instability and vibration of delaminated structures
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Over the last two decades, the realm of nanoscience has experienced exceptional expansion, positioning nanotechnology at the forefront of advancements across various sectors such as computing, sensors, biomedicine, and a plethora of additional applications. Within this landscape, the...
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Spring 2011
In this thesis, measurement and analysis of colloidal forces between an atomic force microscope (AFM) probe and a topographically patterned substrate are reported. The energy between the patterned substrate and a smooth flat plate was characterized mathematically using Surface Element Integration...
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Inhaled Aerosols Targeted via Magnetic Alignment of High Aspect Ratio Particles: An In Vivo and Optimization Study
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An in vivo study with 19 rabbits was completed. Half of the exposed rabbits had a magnetic field placed externally over their right lung. Magnetic resonance images of the lungs were acquired to determine the iron concentrations in the right and left lung of each animal. The right/left ratio...
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Inhaled Nitric Oxide: An Experimental Analysis of Continuous Flow Noninvasive Delivery via Nasal Cannula
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Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is used to treat pulmonary hypertension and improve oxygenation in critically ill patients. It is primarily delivered via mechanical ventilation to patients in the critical care setting; however, there are several drawbacks to this invasive form of delivery. As a...
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Fall 2012
Open innovation generates new technology by combining the technology developed internally within an organization and that developed externally by sources outside the organization. Using a case study methodology in the context of the energy sector, this thesis studies the practical application of...
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Instrumentation Design, System Identification, and LQR/LQG Control of a Small Scale Helicopter
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The interest of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for civil application has increased dramatically in recent years. With improvement in computer hardware, lightweight sensors, and light material, the cost of UAVs has reduced significantly. UAVs with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities have...