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The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 05
The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 05
The Journal of Undergraduate Research
This is the complete issue of the South Dakota State University Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 5.
Theoretical Exploration Of Characteristics Of Up-Conversion Materials In Photovoltaics, Joel Bordewyk
Theoretical Exploration Of Characteristics Of Up-Conversion Materials In Photovoltaics, Joel Bordewyk
The Journal of Undergraduate Research
Up-conversion materials can be used to greatly enhance the productivity of photovoltaic nanotechnologies. These materials must convert photons from a low energy to a higher energy to fit within the acceptable range of the solar panel. Software is needed to compute the value of these energy levels and to find molecules that produce these values. It must first be determined if the software has these capabilities and if the results are trustworthy. Naphthalamide has been a molecule of interest and serves as a good starting point for these studies.
Dust Emission From South Dakota Cattle Feedlots, Rick Weber
Dust Emission From South Dakota Cattle Feedlots, Rick Weber
The Journal of Undergraduate Research
Dust and particle emissions (PM) from cattle feedlots is a concern for producers in order to maintain good relations with neighbors and also to comply with the EPA proposed PM2.5 particulate emission rules. Dust at 2.5 microns, which cannot be seen by the naked eye, is a potential health hazard since it can be ingested into the lungs of humans. One of the proposed regulations of the Federal Clean Air Act is to apply the PM2.5 standard to the agricultural sector. This research project examines the particulate matter dust emissions of various sizes in microns including 2.5, 10, …
Vibration Analysis Of A Boat And Dock, Annicka Gunderson
Vibration Analysis Of A Boat And Dock, Annicka Gunderson
The Journal of Undergraduate Research
A structure is designed to withstand the maximum force that will be applied. In this case a boat dock is examined as a spring system. This exercise uses a typical design for a lake side boat dock, tires for buoys, and an average fishing boat. Vibration analysis can predict when the highest forces will occur. A solution can be found to graph the motion of the dock. In addition to the analytical solution, the MATLAB program is used to visualize the vibrations. With these tools the magnitude and timing of forces can be verified.