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2020

University of Texas at El Paso

Computational Fluid Dynamics

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The Effect Of K2co3 Concentration In Kerosene Emulsions On Spray Droplet Sizes For A Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generator, Alejandra Castellano Jan 2020

The Effect Of K2co3 Concentration In Kerosene Emulsions On Spray Droplet Sizes For A Magnetohydrodynamic Power Generator, Alejandra Castellano

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Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is an effective seeding material to introduce potassium vapor in oxy-fuel combustion to create a conductive plasma. Injecting potassium carbonate before combustion promotes particle volatilization and improves the generation of potassium vapor. This can be achieved by emulsifying a potassium carbonate solution with kerosene. Several studies have investigated creating stable emulsions with kerosene with water by using differing surfactants. However, the effects of using varying concentrations of K2CO3 dissolved in deionized water have not been fully explored. Based on methods of creating successful emulsions, the development of a successful mixture comprised of kerosene and K2CO3 solution is …


Machine Learning Analysis To Characterize Phase Variations In Laser Propagation Through Deep Turbulence, Luis Fernando Rodriguez Sanchez Jan 2020

Machine Learning Analysis To Characterize Phase Variations In Laser Propagation Through Deep Turbulence, Luis Fernando Rodriguez Sanchez

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The present Dissertation is focused on the analysis of the atmospheric conditions of a turbulent environmental system and its effects on the diffraction of a laser beam that moves through it. The study is based on the optical communication of two labs placed at the summit of two mountains located in Maui, Hawaii. The emitter system is located at the Mauna Loa mountain and the receiver at the Haleakala. The distance between both mountains is 150 km. The emitter system is at a height of 3.1 km and the receiver at 3.4 km. The maritime environment at the location experiences …