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Thermal Performance And Fluid Flow Studies Of Twisted Tape Inserts Using Scaled Surrogate Fluids For Molten Salt Energy Applications, Arturo Cabral
Thermal Performance And Fluid Flow Studies Of Twisted Tape Inserts Using Scaled Surrogate Fluids For Molten Salt Energy Applications, Arturo Cabral
Theses and Dissertations
Global energy consumption is expected to increase with population growth and innovative clean sources of energy are sought out that can help meet the needs of a continuously power-hungry world. Some of these innovative sources of energy use molten salts as their operating and cooling fluid, such as fission reactors, fusion reactors, and solar power with energy storage. Molten salts are considered due to their efficient heat transfer properties, thermal energy storage capabilities, and high operating temperatures. To expedite their deployment, a further understanding of the heat transfer systems is required to accurately design and develop the heat transfer components …
Characterization And Improvement Of Powder Properties Through Plasma Spheroidization For Use In The Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process, M. Hossein Sehhat
Characterization And Improvement Of Powder Properties Through Plasma Spheroidization For Use In The Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process, M. Hossein Sehhat
Doctoral Dissertations
"This research was conducted to characterize the powder properties using different characterization techniques to enhance the powder behavior in the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process. One of the shortcomings of LPBF process is the high cost of gas-atomized powder feedstock. To overcome this downside, the cheaper water-atomized powder was characterized and used in LPBF process, and its performance was compared with those of gas-atomized powder. Also, the plasma spheroidization process was used to improve the powder characteristics; if the spheroidized powder could function as well as the virgin powder, plasma spheroidization process could be applied to the used powders …
Investigation Of Silane Coating Treatments On Phynolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator For Mars And Future Planetary Exploration, Ian Ballou
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
The atmospheric reentry of hypersonic vehicles causes extreme compression of the gas surrounding the hypersonic vehicle due to the extremely high velocities. These compressed gases create a high enthalpy plasma environment at the surface of the vehicle and transfer thermal energy through heating to the surface of the vehicle. An ablative heat shield is used as a thermal protective systems (TPS) for many hypersonic vehicles to mitigate the effects of excessive surface heating. An example of such a TPS material for NASA Mars and Titan missions is Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA).On production vehicles, a commercially available NuSil coating is …
Resonance Of The Unseen, Dung Thi Thuy Nguyen
Resonance Of The Unseen, Dung Thi Thuy Nguyen
Senior Projects Fall 2023
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Thuy-Dung (Julius) Nguyen's exhibition, 'Resonance of the Unseen,' confronts the sensory saturation of contemporary life by elevating the unobserved aspects of perception. Through sound, scent, and touch, this immersive installation encourages a rediscovery of the elemental experiences of life. The show illuminates the concept of absence, not only as something lacking but as an integral part of the sensory narrative, inviting a deeper resonance with the world.
Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project, Nikkia Rae Psomas-Sheridan, Santiago Robles, Ben Elkayam, Benjamin Ulfhake
Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project, Nikkia Rae Psomas-Sheridan, Santiago Robles, Ben Elkayam, Benjamin Ulfhake
Mechanical Engineering
The Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project (NGCP) is a collaborative club project sponsored by Northrop Grumman for the students of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (CPSLO) and Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) to create a fleet of vehicles to aid in the simulated rescue of stranded hiker. The CPSLO club is responsible for delivering an autonomous flight vehicle that can suppress a fire and retrieve a payload. Mechanical Design Team of the CPSLO team was responsible for the design of the frame, electronics housing, and payload and fire suppression systems.
Pneumatic Latched Demultiplexer Circuit For Controlling Multi-Actuator Soft Robots, Arsh Noor Amin
Pneumatic Latched Demultiplexer Circuit For Controlling Multi-Actuator Soft Robots, Arsh Noor Amin
Master’s Theses
This thesis presents a novel method for controlling multi-actuator soft robots using pneumatic latched demultiplexer circuits implemented with monolithic membrane valves. The pneumatic circuits are designed to address the problems of heavy dependence on hard electrical components and lack of feasible multi-actuator soft robotic systems that limit the potential applications of soft robotics. The proposed pneumatic demultiplexers reduce the number of solenoid valves and electrical components required to drive soft robotic systems, making soft robot control mechanisms more compliant, scalable, and versatile. The thesis demonstrates the design, fabrication, and testing of 4-bit and n-bit pneumatic demultiplexer circuits that can control …
Unsteady Flow Behaviors Generated By Three-Dimensional Lattice Geometries As Measured By Laser Doppler Velocimetry, Yi Qiao
Doctoral Dissertations
"The relation between flow stream turbulence and heat transfer has been known for a long time, that the heat transfer rate is increased if the turbulence or fluctuation level of the flow increases. Open cell foams and compact heat exchangers are two of the most common models applied for heat transfer augmentation. However, the small ligaments of open cell foams limit the heat conducted and smooth passages in compact heat exchangers cannot cause flow unsteadiness. Accordingly, new geometric models are needed to improve the heat transfer enhancement. Three-dimensional (3D) lattice geometries with a range of features and sizes can be …
A Primal Treatise Of Constant-Force Compliant Segment And Mechanism Design With Applications, Vamsi Lodagala
A Primal Treatise Of Constant-Force Compliant Segment And Mechanism Design With Applications, Vamsi Lodagala
Doctoral Dissertations
"The evolution of compliant mechanisms propelled the development of constant-force mechanisms (CFMs) for various applications because of their unique characteristics. Many research endeavors have presented different techniques that often involve some optimization to design the CFMs. However, the mechanics of the generation of constant force at the elemental level is not well understood. This research effort theorizes and validates that simple, compliant segment with different boundary conditions, subjected to axial loading, produce near-constant force without the need for design optimization. Analytical models are developed based on the pseudo-rigid-body model (PRBM) concept to predict their force-displacement behavior, and to establish that …
Area Average Surface Transfer Coefficient In Unit Cell Geometries, Benjamin Gabriel Mackey
Area Average Surface Transfer Coefficient In Unit Cell Geometries, Benjamin Gabriel Mackey
Masters Theses
"Honeycombs, metal foams, and lattice structures all provide a way to increase heat transfer due to better fluid mixing and larger surface area. Specifically, lattice structures can be a great way to provide heat transfer enhancement due to the ability to customize and optimize the unit cell geometry. In this research, a novel yet simple unit cell geometry is chosen for study. Four different configurations are tested in a lower Reynolds number range, 300–1800: single unit cell, two-unit cells in series, three-unit cells in series, and a 3x3 unit cell array. The Sherwood number of each configuration is found by …
Superhydrophobic And Oleophobic Surfaces. Synthesis And Applications, Zirui Liu
Superhydrophobic And Oleophobic Surfaces. Synthesis And Applications, Zirui Liu
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Surface patterning is an overwhelming approach to mechanically modifying metal surfaces and improving their tribological properties, such as repellency, lower friction, and more excellent corrosion resistance. Patterned surfaces can be applied to various industrial uses, such as cutting tools, submarines, and self-cleaning surfaces. In this paper, the novel nature-inspired flat-top-pillar "double-undercut" designs were proposed to achieve an apparent angle that satisfies super-hydrophobicity and endure higher pressure on which external forces are exerted. The main objective is to enlarge the change in Gibbs free energy for the system to exhibit a heterogeneous wetting to a homogeneous one by excavation on the …
Thermal Analysis Based Design Of Hollow Shaft For Improved Cooling Of Induction Motors, Isabelle Dinh
Thermal Analysis Based Design Of Hollow Shaft For Improved Cooling Of Induction Motors, Isabelle Dinh
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This thesis investigates methods of implanting a forced liquid convection heat recovery system within an induction motor’s shaft to cool the rotor.
The objective is to design a hollow shaft that can meet the target goals of keeping the components under an average temperature of 100℃ under different motor power conditions. Three hollow shaft design cases were studied at steady state conditions to evaluate their heat transfer performance and surface temperature to meet the goals of the study. This includes the design of a counterflow, counterflow with fins, and duct design.
It is found that third design is able to …
Fault Diagnosis Of Lubrication Decay In Reaction Wheels Using Temperature Estimation And Forecasting Via Enhanced Adaptive Particle Filter, Madhi Aldadi
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Reaction wheel (RW), the most common Attitude Control Systems (ACS) in satellites, are highly prone to failure. A satellite needs to be oriented in a particular direction to maneuver and accomplish its mission goals; losing the RW can lead to a complete or partial mission failure. Therefore, estimating the remaining useful life (RUL) in long and short spans can be extremely valuable. The short-period prediction allows the satellite's operator to manage and prioritize mission tasks based on the RUL and increases the chances of a total mission failure becoming a partial one. Studies show that lack of proper bearing lubrication …
Experimental Improvements To A Constant Volume Combustion Chamber For Fuel Spray And Ignition Studies, Binghao Cong
Experimental Improvements To A Constant Volume Combustion Chamber For Fuel Spray And Ignition Studies, Binghao Cong
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The primary objective of this thesis is to improve optical setups of a constant volume combustion chamber to better understand the vaporization and spray characteristics of various fuels. The schlieren imaging technique is utilized to visualize phenomena that are challenging to observe directly. In this thesis, the schlieren imaging is used to observe the spray and ignition characteristics of DME and diesel fuels under high injection pressure.
First, various optical techniques are discussed and compared under the same test condition including schlieren, shadowgraph, and direct imaging. The advantages for these techniques are presented and the most appropriate technique for different …
Interrogating The State Of Application Of Technology Within The Malawi Maritime Force As Maritime Expression : A Task-Technology Fit Approach, Gift William Kamwendo
Interrogating The State Of Application Of Technology Within The Malawi Maritime Force As Maritime Expression : A Task-Technology Fit Approach, Gift William Kamwendo
World Maritime University Dissertations
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Development Of A Quasi-Dimension Gci Combustion Model Aided By Cfd, Jinsu Kim
Development Of A Quasi-Dimension Gci Combustion Model Aided By Cfd, Jinsu Kim
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
Advanced combustion strategies have been proposed to improve fuel efficiency while minimizing exhaust emissions. Gasoline compression ignition (GCI) combustion featuring partially premixed compression ignition (PPCI) and diffusion combustion has been recognized as an attractive, viable combustion strategy for its potential and advantages over conventional diesel and gasoline engines. The optimization of the GCI engine system requires the development of a quasi-dimensional GCI combustion model capable of simulating GCI combustion while requesting less computational burden than CFD simulation, which is very critical in engine system simulation. This study developed a quasi-dimension, phenomenological combustion model for PPCI and diffusion combustion to facilitate …
Effects Of Elastic Anisotropy On Residual Stress Measurements Performed Using The Hole-Drilling Technique, Joshua T. Ward
Effects Of Elastic Anisotropy On Residual Stress Measurements Performed Using The Hole-Drilling Technique, Joshua T. Ward
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
In the present work, the variation in through-thickness residual stress profiles driven by elastic anisotropy is investigated using the incremental hole-drilling method. The standardized hole-drilling technique allows for the calculation of in-plane stresses based on measured surface strains, however, these calculations assume elastic isotropy. The assumption of elastic isotropy allows for the material constants to be reduced down to two values, however, this assumption is invalid for many materials used in aerospace design. These materials are often times elastically anisotropic, which leads to inaccuracy and uncertainty in measured stress profiles. An interference fit ring and plug sample was designed, using …
Effect Of Size And Shape Parameters On Microstructure Of Additively Manufactured Inconel 718, Showmik Ahsan
Effect Of Size And Shape Parameters On Microstructure Of Additively Manufactured Inconel 718, Showmik Ahsan
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
Additive Manufacturing (AM) methods are promising in applications where complex part geometries, exotic materials and small lot sizes are required. Aerospace manufacturing stands to use AM methods extensively in the future, and frequently requires temperature- and corrosion-resistant alloy materials such as Inconel 718. However, the microstructural evolution of Inconel 718 during additive manufacturing is poorly understood and depends on part size and shape. We studied the microstructure of Inconel 718 parts manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion in order to further elucidate these dependencies. Microstructural analysis, SEM imaging, EBSD scans and Microhardness testing were performed.
Rankine Cycle Investigation On Meeting Power And Thermal Requirements Of High-Speed Aircraft, Jacob J. Spark
Rankine Cycle Investigation On Meeting Power And Thermal Requirements Of High-Speed Aircraft, Jacob J. Spark
Browse all Theses and Dissertations
This work is investigating a dual mode Rankine cycle for aircraft applications, specifically meeting vehicle thermal and power requirements. This multiconfigurational approach allows the Thermal Management System (TMS) to be controlled based on aircraft needs. In this design, waste heat is removed from critical areas of the aircraft (e.g., propulsion, structure, subsystems) using the fuel as a heat sink. Hot fuel is then forced through a heat exchanger actively boiling water. The vapor byproduct is fed to a turbine coupled to a generator, providing power. The low-pressure steam is then condensed using cold fuel drawn from its tank; however, when …
Reducing The Variability And Cost Of Determining The Coefficient Of Friction Of Various Lubricants, James M. Wirth
Reducing The Variability And Cost Of Determining The Coefficient Of Friction Of Various Lubricants, James M. Wirth
Honors Theses and Capstones
The Navy requires accurate fastener preloading for many of its fastened applications to protect the safety of the vessel and its personnel, and to ensure proper operation of various components. The preload is based on many properties including fastener materials, fastener geometries, and the coefficient of friction (COF) between mating surfaces. The COF is a critical value in determining the torque-load relationship of a fastener, and is dependent on the contact surface area and the materials in contact, the condition and finish of the contact surfaces, and any lubricant applied in these contact areas. Due to the large amount of …
Optimal Path Planning For Aerial Robots Using Genetic Algorithm, Anna Puigvert I Juan
Optimal Path Planning For Aerial Robots Using Genetic Algorithm, Anna Puigvert I Juan
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
This thesis presents a path optimization solution for a robot in two different constrained 3-dimensional (3D) environments. The robot is required to travel from its current position to a goal position following minimum cost paths (optimal paths). The first environment has 3D obstacles that interfere with the robot’s path. The path cost for this environment accounts for the minimum distance traveled by the robot from the start to the goal position while avoiding obstacles. The second environment is the atmosphere of Venus, specifically a flyable region of this atmosphere with characteristics similar to Earth’s. This environment has strong westward winds …
Methane Emissions Produced By Pneumatic Devices And Produced Water Tanks On Natural Gas Wellsites, Benjamin William Thornton
Methane Emissions Produced By Pneumatic Devices And Produced Water Tanks On Natural Gas Wellsites, Benjamin William Thornton
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
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Methane Emissions Produced by Pneumatic Devices and Produced Water Tanks on Natural Gas Wellsites
Benjamin W. Thornton
In recent years, more scrutiny has been placed on the release of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) by the oil and gas industry in North America as climate concerns increase. In the coming years, stricter regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the release of GHGs will further direct attention to GHG emissions quantification, modeling, and overall reduction. Active natural gas wellsites employ production equipment that routinely emits methane during normal operation. Production equipment often includes, but is not limited to, gas …
Dynamic Mode Decomposition Approach For Estimating The Shape Of A Cable, Yash Manik Chavan
Dynamic Mode Decomposition Approach For Estimating The Shape Of A Cable, Yash Manik Chavan
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
This study investigates the dynamic behavior of a flexible cable with heterogeneous stiffness using a data-driven approach. The study aims to develop accurate models describing intricate structures with rigid or flexible components. To achieve this, reflective markers were attached to the cable at equal spacing, and the motion was manually excited and captured using an 8-camera setup and OptiTrack's Motive software.
The cable displacement data at the marker locations were used as initial conditions for various Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD) models. The performance of the data- driven cable model is compared against the performance of the DMD modeling approach, fitting …
Development And Testing Of A Low Mass Vibratory Lunar Compactor, Charles Carey
Development And Testing Of A Low Mass Vibratory Lunar Compactor, Charles Carey
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports
NASA and other agencies are working to return to the moon, with the Artemis Program [1]. As a part of this new effort, an emphasis is being placed on having a sustained presence, building lunar bases and other permanent structures. The development of such infrastructure will require the development of civil engineering structures, and site preparation becomes a necessity. The Planetary Surface Technology Development Laboratory is developing a low mass lunar compactor as part of an autonomous site preparation vehicle in partnership with Colorado School of Mines, funded by NASA’s 2021 Lunar Surface Technology Research grant. The low mass lunar …
Imitation Learning For Swarm Control Using Variational Inference, Hafeez Olafisayo Jimoh
Imitation Learning For Swarm Control Using Variational Inference, Hafeez Olafisayo Jimoh
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
Swarms are groups of robots that can coordinate, cooperate, and communicate to achieve tasks that may be impossible for a single robot. These systems exhibit complex dynamical behavior, similar to those observed in physics, neuroscience, finance, biology, social and communication networks, etc. For instance, in Biology, schools of fish, swarm of bacteria, colony of termites exhibit flocking behavior to achieve simple and complex tasks. Modeling the dynamics of flocking in animals is challenging as we usually do not have full knowledge of the dynamics of the system and how individual agent interact. The environment of swarms is also very noisy …
Stability Of Ruddlesden-Popper Phase Lanthanum Nickelate As Air Electrode For Reversible Solid Oxide Cells, Daniel De Lorenzo Moreira
Stability Of Ruddlesden-Popper Phase Lanthanum Nickelate As Air Electrode For Reversible Solid Oxide Cells, Daniel De Lorenzo Moreira
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
This thesis studied the long-term stability of Ruddlesden-Popper phase Lanthanum Nickelate under operating conditions as the air electrode for Reversible Solid Oxide Cells (R-SOC). Renewable energies have gone through increase in popularity throughout the last decades, mainly due to the consequences of the rapid population growth in the world. These new energies have been pointed as the rightful successor of fossil fuel energies in order to decrease the environmental impact of our day-to-day life. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells as well as Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells are believed to be the key to stabilizing the energy supply when environmental conditions are …
Hendrickson Lift Kit, Matthew Rozmajzl
Hendrickson Lift Kit, Matthew Rozmajzl
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This research project will be completed with Hendrickson Trailer as the sponsor. The goal of the project is to create a lift kit for a newer suspension system. The lift kit must provide enough lift force to lift an axle off the road and suspend it off the road while in transit. There are similar systems offered for different products at Hendrickson, but the configuration of this system is such that new brackets must be designed. The benefit of such a system is a reduction in wear on the lifted tires, and thus an increase in the life of the …
Design Of Force Indicator For Ballistic Armor Trauma Pad, William Keenan, Anthony Cinalli, Patrick Kennedy
Design Of Force Indicator For Ballistic Armor Trauma Pad, William Keenan, Anthony Cinalli, Patrick Kennedy
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The purpose of the Force Indicator for Ballistic Armor Vests is to obtain an approximate value for the impact a bullet delivers through a trauma pad after the Kevlar layer stops the initial bullet. This approximation will be applied in the field to assist in medical treatment of gunshot wounds. The indicator is made from a pressure-sensitive film located behind the Kevlar layer and trauma pad, and it can be easily removed in the field for examination. The impact vest and force indicator are self-contained for ease of implementation. The device will be tested with 9mm, .22 Long Rifle, and …
Frostflex, Isaac Edmondson, Caleb Edmondson, Joey Esker, Nadine Salem
Frostflex, Isaac Edmondson, Caleb Edmondson, Joey Esker, Nadine Salem
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Research has shown that the majority of heat lost during physical exercise leaves the body through the hands, feet, and the face. Our design project seeks to develop cooling glove technology to increase the rate at which heat leaves the body during recovery from physical exertion. The goal of this project was to investigate different ways in which heat absorption through various mediums can be manipulated and scaled into an adaptable, flexible design in which athletes of all levels, from recreational to professional, can improve their physical performance with the use of our gloves. Deliverables include a functional prototype, product …
Nidec Automated Winder, Michael Pugh, Ben A. Swartz, Andrew Leonard, Garrett Dostal
Nidec Automated Winder, Michael Pugh, Ben A. Swartz, Andrew Leonard, Garrett Dostal
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Nidec Drive Systems is a leading electric motor manufacturing company with several facilities in the US and around the world. However, as of recent, Nidec has started to see some signs of old and outdated production machines affecting their production numbers even though the demand for electric is ever increasing. In an attempt to repair some of these issues, Nidec reached out to the University of Akron to look for senior design groups to help design and standardize better production machines. We were tasked with redesigning a new winder, which is a machine that winds the copper coils to the …
Timken Black Oxide False Brinelling Project, Elizabeth Kotzalas
Timken Black Oxide False Brinelling Project, Elizabeth Kotzalas
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
There is a known issue that occurs in wind turbine main shaft bearings, among other bearing types and applications during transportation or while the turbine is powered on, but the bearing is not spinning. This issue is damage that is confined to mostly the raceways but can damage the rollers over time. It is called false brinelling and is a material removal from the raceways due to repeated tiny vibrations of the rollers over the same area. A question was posed on whether black oxide surface treatment could reduce false brinelling wear on bearings in this application, and as a …