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Full-Text Articles in Engineering
A Fluidic Liquid Level Control System, Vinod Kumar Verma
A Fluidic Liquid Level Control System, Vinod Kumar Verma
Masters Theses
"The prime objective of this investigation was to design and construct a working "Fluidic liquid level control system", and to make a functional study of the characteristics of the devices employed therein. A working model of a "fluidic liquid level control system" is developed and experimental data is collected to describe the functional characteristics of the fluidic circuits employed. The system contains a pressure sensitive, variable frequency oscillator; appropriate demodulation stages to convert the variable frequency alternating signal into a varying non-alternating signal; and on-off control elements in the final stages"--Abstract, page ii.
Dynamic Capacitance Of Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors, Marion Wendell Tucker
Dynamic Capacitance Of Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors, Marion Wendell Tucker
Masters Theses
"A transient peak was observed for MOSFET devices when measuring the dynamic capacitance versus applied gate voltage for various configurations at low frequencies. This peak is absent in conventional steady-state ac measurements. Since the peak is also absent in high grade devices and at high frequencies a possible explanation in terms of surface state traps is discussed for the observed phenomena"--Abstract, page ii.
Coupled Transport Of Heat And Mass In Laminar Tube Flow, Lung-Mau Huang
Coupled Transport Of Heat And Mass In Laminar Tube Flow, Lung-Mau Huang
Masters Theses
"The object of this investigation is to study the mutual dependence of heat and mass transport in laminar and hydrodynamically developed tube flow. Consideration is given to gas flow through a tube whose wall is coated with a sublimable materials so that heat and mass transfers take place between the wall and the flowing gas stream. The tube wall is thermally insulated from the external environment, with the result that the latent heat required by the sublimation process at the wall is supplied solely by convective transfer from the gas. The analysis of the problem requires simultaneous solution of the …
Decomposition Of Cr(Oh)₃ To Form Active Cr₂C₃, Timothy A. Clancy
Decomposition Of Cr(Oh)₃ To Form Active Cr₂C₃, Timothy A. Clancy
Doctoral Dissertations
"This study was concerned with the sinterability of Cr₂C₃ powders produced by the calcination of a Cr(OH)₃ gel. The decomposition of the gel was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray analysis and microscopic examination. Comparison was made between the size of crystallites as determined by X-ray line broadening and the size of aggregated particles as determined by independent means. These lineal measurements were compared to surface area measurements on the calcined powders. The degree of sinterability was judged from the density measurements on Cr₂C₃ pellets fired under air, oxygen and nitrogen atmospheres. Energies of activation of 25 and 20 kilocalories per …
Film Boiling Of Nitrogen From A Spherical Heating Surface At Atmospheric Pressure And Standard Gravity, Juan Jorge MariáNyi
Film Boiling Of Nitrogen From A Spherical Heating Surface At Atmospheric Pressure And Standard Gravity, Juan Jorge MariáNyi
Masters Theses
"A steady state film boiling heat transfer study was conducted at atmospheric pressure, with a heated sphere as the heat transfer surface and liquid nitrogen as the boiling medium. Results indicate that the heat transfer rate in film boiling is not the same around the sphere. For the same heat flux, heat transfer at the sides of the sphere takes place at higher temperatures than at the bottom of the sphere. The data were compared with the equation of Frederking and Clark for spheres (1̲8̲), which was derived to predict steady state conditions at standard, fractional and near zero gravity. …
The Compressibility Of Preconsolidated Till, William H. Koechlein
The Compressibility Of Preconsolidated Till, William H. Koechlein
Masters Theses
"Preconsolidated glacial till was tested "in-situ" with the Geoprobe and in the laboratory on undisturbed soil samples. The two soil testing methods were compared and three tests; consolidation, "thin-cake", and Geoprobe were analyzed to see if a more rapid method for determining the preconsolidation stress of soil could be developed. When comparing Geoprobe results to laboratory results for foundation conditions, it was found the two methods agreed on bearing capacity but differed significantly on settlement. The three tests analyzed for determining the preconsolidation stress indicated they are a function of preconsolidation stress even though there was variation in the test …
A Mechanical Metallurgical Method Of Predicting The Springback Tendencies Of A Bent Metal Strip, Jerrold Myles Alyea
A Mechanical Metallurgical Method Of Predicting The Springback Tendencies Of A Bent Metal Strip, Jerrold Myles Alyea
Masters Theses
"Attempted substitution of new solid materials and composite metal strips for those materials presently being used in many applications now being pursued vigorously in industry. A serious problem was created because the newly proposed materials do not exhibit the same springback after bending as did the previously used materials in a particular bend angle and radius situation. Elementary bend theory and mechanical metallurgical techniques have been incorporated into a method which can be used to accurately predict the .2% offset yield strength of any proposed rolled-temper solid metal strip and some composite strips when they must exhibit the same springback …
An Unsteady-State Method For Determining The Thermal Conductivity Of Materials, Richard H. Bulmer
An Unsteady-State Method For Determining The Thermal Conductivity Of Materials, Richard H. Bulmer
Masters Theses
"Originally this work was initiated to develope [sic] a method for measuring the thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity of metals. Due to the characteristics of the method and the equipment used, it was concluded that the technique is not suitable for materials of high conductivity. However, results show that the apparatus is valuable for the determination of the thermal diffusivity of relatively poor heat conductors. The favorable characteristics of the method are its rapidity and basic simplicity"--Abstract, page ii.
Semiempirical Determination Of The Differential Fast Flux Spectrum For U-235 Fission With Water Moderator, Henry Anthony Till
Semiempirical Determination Of The Differential Fast Flux Spectrum For U-235 Fission With Water Moderator, Henry Anthony Till
Masters Theses
"The differential fast flux spectrum of the UMR Pool Research and Training Reactor core was determined by simultaneous activations of threshold foil detectors by neutron-nucleon reactions. This represents one phase of the composite neutron environment at two sample irradiation locations and the center of a fuel element during a power operation of 200 Kw (th). To accomplish this measurement a semiempirical least-squares approximation fitting activation date to a theoretical Cranberg U-wet fission spectrum was applied. This is a technique designed specifically for water moderated systems and takes into consideration both virgin and down-scatter neutrons. Gamma decay photopeaks were reduced using …
Synchronization Of Pulse Code Modulation Telemetry, Lawrence J. Mueller
Synchronization Of Pulse Code Modulation Telemetry, Lawrence J. Mueller
Masters Theses
"Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) is one of the most widely utilized radio telemetry techniques for the recovery of test data from aerospace vehicles. Synchronization of the receiver with the transmitted data is perhaps the prime requisite of a PCM telemetry system. In this paper the frame synchronization process is analyzed by developing equations which define the three modes of synchronizer operation (SEARCH, VERIFY, and LOCK) in terms of the relative probabilities of operation. The criteria employed to optimize the synchronization process are the mean time to acquire true synchronization, the probability of true synchronization after verification of the synchronization decision, …
Evaluation Of Methods For Analysis Of Multi-Degree-Of-Freedom Systems With Damping, Brijgopal R. Mohta
Evaluation Of Methods For Analysis Of Multi-Degree-Of-Freedom Systems With Damping, Brijgopal R. Mohta
Masters Theses
"A general review of various methods for studying the behavior of linear lumped parameter systems with viscous damping is presented. Five methods are discussed. These are: (1) Normal Mode Technique (2) Ho's Method (3) Impedance Method (4) Graphical Technique (5) A Method for Reducing Degrees-of-freedom. For solution of vibration problems by the Normal Mode Technique, the systems are classified as (1) classically damped or (2) non-classically damped. It is shown that the classically damped systems are relatively easy to solve. For non-classically damped systems, the method proposed by K. A. Foss has been employed. This method is quite complex, but …
Numerical Integration Of Shell Equations Using The Field Method, Pravin R. Ghael
Numerical Integration Of Shell Equations Using The Field Method, Pravin R. Ghael
Masters Theses
"In this work field equations are introduced to numerically solve the six linear differential equations which determine the displacements and stress resultants for thin elastic shells with axially symmetric loadings. With the applications of the field equations to the analysis of symmetric shells, the two-point boundary-value problem is formulated in terms of twelve first-order ordinary differential equations with boundary conditions at only one point. These equations are solved by using a forth [sic]-order Runge_kutta integration formula. Three problems whose solutions are known have been evaluated to check the accuracy of the field equation method. These are: (1.) Simply-supported, thin circular …
An Intragastric Ph And Motility Monitoring And Automatic Titration System, Barry Foster Maycock
An Intragastric Ph And Motility Monitoring And Automatic Titration System, Barry Foster Maycock
Masters Theses
"Knowledge of the effects of prolonged states of weightlessness on the physiological activities of gastric motility and acid secretion will aid in the planning of future space flights, since aberrations in these activities could affect the performance of astronauts. Investigation of these activities requires monitoring of the pressure and pH in the stomach and titration of the gastric contents. Since previous methods and equipment used for performing these functions are inadequate for this investigation, the equipment whose design and operation are discussed in this thesis was developed. This equipment includes an ingestible sensor capsule which is tethered in the stomach, …
Constant Horizontal Force Machining Through Flash Welded Steel Bars Of Varying Hardness, Donald Naeger
Constant Horizontal Force Machining Through Flash Welded Steel Bars Of Varying Hardness, Donald Naeger
Masters Theses
"The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of a constant horizontal force applied to the carriage of a lathe as it turned a piece of stock which consisted of two steel bars, of different hardness, flash welded together. This experiment was performed on a lathe to which a pulley system with a mechanical advantage of six was attached to the carriage. The strain on the tool was measured both in the horizontal and vertical directions by a tool dynamometer on which eight strain gages were mounted. The strain gages were calibrated on a Tinius-Olsen testing machine. The …
Computer Simulation Of Scraper-Pusher Behavior During Early Open Pit Mining Operations, Martin Alan Thieme
Computer Simulation Of Scraper-Pusher Behavior During Early Open Pit Mining Operations, Martin Alan Thieme
Masters Theses
"A method has been developed for study and evaluation of overburden removal systems in open pit mining. The computer simulation method shows the effect of vehicle and course characteristics and the control of loading time on overall production and cost per unit of overburden removed. Data are available from vehicle manufacturers and from past mining experience. The data are punched onto processing cards and the system is then simulated and analyzed using a digital computer. The products of the system simulation consist of a tabulated listing of all control variables after each simulated vehicle loading and a system summary predicting …
The Modeling, Fabrication, And Testing Of An Instantaneous Torque Measuring System, Thomas Phillip Hertel
The Modeling, Fabrication, And Testing Of An Instantaneous Torque Measuring System, Thomas Phillip Hertel
Masters Theses
"The purpose of this work was to obtain a measuring system to experimentally determine the instantaneous magnitude and frequency of the torques from zero to 2400 Hertz produced by a single phase motor. This paper explains the methods employed in designing and fabricating a measuring system and shows the results from tests using this equipment. It was found that a measuring system based on the determination of the instantaneous value of the stator's reaction torques could be realized. Also, it was found that some simple methods of computation could be used to find the magnitudes of the frequency components comprising …
Distributed Parameter Rc Network Analysis, Robert C. Peirson
Distributed Parameter Rc Network Analysis, Robert C. Peirson
Doctoral Dissertations
"Methods of analyzing uniform and tapered distribute [sic] parameter RC networks are reviewed and correlated in this dissertation. Multilayer networks and simple three layer networks are considered. Analogies between two-wire transmission line theory and multilayer distributed network theory are developed, i.e., standing wave and traveling wave concepts. An accurate computer-aided steady state analysis procedure is presented which has a solution accuracy that can be determined prior to actual analysis computations. The impulsive response of the uniform RC network is investigated with the goal of measuring the network's parameters. Procedures to determine the parameters R and C of a uniform RC …
Investigation By Neutron Diffraction Utilizing White Neutron Radiation, Arlen Ray Schade
Investigation By Neutron Diffraction Utilizing White Neutron Radiation, Arlen Ray Schade
Doctoral Dissertations
"The most probable reactor core neutron velocity was determined by analysis of data obtained from single crystals of copper and lithium fluoride. Derivation of the relationship between the maximum in experimental count rate and the most probable velocity, an error analysis of the method, and the computer routine are given for the method used to obtain the most probable velocity. The most probable velocity was used to index the maxwellian distributions from polycrystalline materials. Investigations were done with white neutron radiation of various silicon steel samples of different preferred orientation. A method is described by which the preferred orientation of …
Recombination Statistics For The Neutron-Induced Base Current Component, Ming-Chwan Chow
Recombination Statistics For The Neutron-Induced Base Current Component, Ming-Chwan Chow
Doctoral Dissertations
"This paper presents a derivation of the recombination statistical model for the neutron-induced base current component. The derivation was based on the assumptions: 1) the current equation for the induced current component developed by Goben is valid; 2) the Shockley-Read-Hall statistics for holes and electrons are applicable; and 3) the recombination statistics derived by Sah, Noyce and Shockley, for sites in the bulk space-charge region are valid. Several examples were presented to emphasize accuracy of this derived model for predictions. This paper shows that the recombination process may be described by a mathematical model, recombination statistics which depend on the …
Determination Of Molecular Diffusivities In Liquids, Pai-Chuan Wu
Determination Of Molecular Diffusivities In Liquids, Pai-Chuan Wu
Masters Theses
"A porous plate, initially at a uniform solute concentration is immersed in a well-stirred pure solvent bath of known volume. It is desired to find the molecular diffusivity of the solute-solvent system by observing the change of the solute concentration in the solvent bath with time. In this study, concentration-time data were curve-fitted by non-linear, least squares techniques to the various mathematical solutions describing molecular diffusion in the porous frit. This technique is used to determine the diffusion coefficient and predict the value of other parameters existing in the different mathematical diffusion models. The results from the different models are …
Impulse Response Of Rc Exponential Lines, Oscar Gojon
Impulse Response Of Rc Exponential Lines, Oscar Gojon
Masters Theses
"This thesis presents an application of the analysis of the n-wire exponential line to the case of the 3-wire RC exponential line terminated in its characteristic impedance, and to the 2-wire exponential line with open and short circuit terminations. These lines are excited with Δ-function voltage generators, and the corresponding impulse responses are obtained"--Abstract, Page ii.
Electric Field Investigations And A Model Of Electrical Spraying Of Liquids, Wallace Deshon
Electric Field Investigations And A Model Of Electrical Spraying Of Liquids, Wallace Deshon
Masters Theses
"The equation E = [2 V] [over] [N 1n(4d/N] has been used for determining the electric field at the liquid tip in electrical spraying of liquids. Data were taken at the instant of spraying in an attempt to experimentally verify this equation. The results indicate that the value given by the equation needs to be increased by about 20% in the normal range of operation. A model for the spraying mechanism of the liquid is also proposed"--Abstract, page ii.
Zap - A Computer Program To Predict Fission Product Concentrations As A Function Of Neutron Flux, Irradiation And Cooling Times, Bruce Earl Koopmann
Zap - A Computer Program To Predict Fission Product Concentrations As A Function Of Neutron Flux, Irradiation And Cooling Times, Bruce Earl Koopmann
Masters Theses
"The development of a computer code was undertaken to calculate the fission product nuclide concentration for spent fuel discharged from a nuclear reactor, as a function of irradiation time, cooling time, neutron flux, and element cross section. The necessary input data was prepared from the basic nuclear data for fission of uranium-235 and plutonium-239. Calculations are also made for total or selective element beta heating and total gamma flux according to user selected input groups. These calculations would be useful in fuel element shielding, cooling, shipping and processing studies"--Abstract, page ii.
Analytical And Experimental Methods For Determining The Properties Of Materials At Very High Rates Of Loading, A. G. Behring
Analytical And Experimental Methods For Determining The Properties Of Materials At Very High Rates Of Loading, A. G. Behring
Masters Theses
"In the following report, some of the properties of ALCOA 7075 T651 aluminum, when subjected to high rates of loading, are experimentally investigated by impacting two rods of the material longitudinally. One rod is accelerated to a uniform velocity with an air gun launcher. The stationary second rod is instrumented with strain gages on its lateral surface in order to determine the strain-time history following impact. A detailed description of the experimental equipment is included. Simple, one-dimensional theory is used to determine the dynamic, elastic modulus of the test material under the impact condition. Several observations regarding the behavior of …
Kinetics Of The Formation Of Strontium Zirconate, W. H. Parker
Kinetics Of The Formation Of Strontium Zirconate, W. H. Parker
Masters Theses
"The decomposition rate of strontium carbonate (SrC0₃) was measured using a TGA apparatus. It was found to deviate slightly from zero order classical reaction. The rate of formation of strontium zirconate (SrZr0₃) from zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) and strontium oxide (SrO) in the form of the decomposition product of SrCO₃ was measured using quantitative x-ray diffraction for mineralogical analysis. It was found to most nearly follow the Zhuravlev-Lesokhin-Tempel' man rate equation. The rate of decomposition of strontium carbonate was found to be more rapid than the rate of formation of strontium zirconate such that for the most part strontium oxide is …
Drag Reduction In Hydrocarbon Soap Solutions, Ian Radin
Drag Reduction In Hydrocarbon Soap Solutions, Ian Radin
Masters Theses
"Turbulent flow pressure drop measurements were made for solutions of aluminum dioleate (soap) in toluene at concentrations of 0.2, 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 per cent. Tube diameters ranged in size from 0.01 to 2.0 inches. The results of these measurements differed from those observed in aqueous systems. Higher concentrations (at least 0.75 per cent) were required before drag reduction was observed. Although fresh solutions were somewhat sensitive to shearing, once a solution was over about two weeks old it showed little further mechanical degradation. Although in the toluene solutions, wall shear stresses were reached which were over an order of …
Compressive Creep Of Basic Refractories, Maurice E. Green
Compressive Creep Of Basic Refractories, Maurice E. Green
Masters Theses
"The microstructure and mineralogical composition of direct bonded, 50 wt.% magnesia - 50 wt.% chrome ore refractory compositions containing controlled additions of silica were correlated with their compressive creep behavior in the temperature range 1450⁰ to 1550⁰C under stresses of 100 to 175 psi. Steady state creep rates were determined from the linear regression of the steady state regions of deformation on time. Apparent activation energies and deformation flow characteristics were determined from the temperature and stress dependence of the steady state creep rates. Silica contents up to 3.5 wt.% increased the amount of direct intergranular bonding which decreased the …
Spacing Of Explosive Charges, Calvin J. Konya
Spacing Of Explosive Charges, Calvin J. Konya
Masters Theses
"It is generally believed that the spacing of simultaneously initiated collar primed multiple charges is not dependent on the charge length. The stresses generated by explosive charges have been assumed to propagate through a material in a cylindrical manner. this assumption implied that the stress generated in any plane along the charge diameter would have been uniform in magnitude and direction. A finite explosive velocity along with a conical stress wave causes the stresses near the collar to differ from those farther down the column. for this reason, the spacing of charges would be dependent on charge length. An experimental …
The Decomposition Of 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-Furaldehyde Under Gamma Irradiation, William George Bowles
The Decomposition Of 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-Furaldehyde Under Gamma Irradiation, William George Bowles
Masters Theses
"An investigation into the effects of gamma irradiation decomposition of 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde (HMF) revealed HMF to be resistant to radiation catalyzed decomposition. A 1.0 normal solution of HMF was irradiated at a dose rate of 4.1 x 10⁵ Rads/hr to a total dose of 8.2 x 10⁶ Rads from a 5000 Curie ⁶⁰Co source. a total of 31 per cent of the HMF decomposed in a zero order reaction, although it was found the HMF decomposed completely under cadmium shielded irradiation in a nuclear reactor with some neutrons present. The reaction rate constant was found to be 4.8 x 10⁻³ moles …
Fast Neutron Induced Resistivity Changes In Order-Disorder Fe₃Al, Bruce A. Betts
Fast Neutron Induced Resistivity Changes In Order-Disorder Fe₃Al, Bruce A. Betts
Masters Theses
"Resistivity measurements were made of ordered, disordered and intermediate states of order-disordered specimens of Fe₃Al while being irradiated by neutrons. All the specimens were irradiated at ambient temperature, approximately 35°C in a modified Bulk Shielding Swimming Pool type reactor. The ordered and near ordered specimens increased in resistivity indicating disordering whereas the disordered and near disordered specimens decreased in resistivity indicating an ordering process was occuring [sic]. By extrapolation, an equilibrium condition was determined and estimated at 130-135 micro-ohms-cm resistivity that would remain constant during irradiation because the ordering and disordering affects of neutron irradiation would be in equilibrium"--Abstract, page …