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Real-Time Load Frequency Control For An Isolated Microgrid System, Moataz A. Elbaz
Real-Time Load Frequency Control For An Isolated Microgrid System, Moataz A. Elbaz
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Microgrids are small power grids with distinct operation characteristics; they can operate either independently or connected to larger grids, and usually a significant proportion of their generation capacity is comprised from intermittent resources such as solar and wind power generations. Power grids, in general, must operate such that the power generation and power demand are balanced at all times. Such balance is attained by implementing a Load Frequency Control (LFC) mechanism. The goal of LFC in a microgrid system is to maintain the system's frequency within acceptable limits around nominal value under various conditions, such as fluctuating power demand and/or …
Molecular Characterization Of Rainbow Trout Zar1 And Zar1-Like Genes: Their Potential Roles In Egg Quality, Chieh-Hung Lin
Molecular Characterization Of Rainbow Trout Zar1 And Zar1-Like Genes: Their Potential Roles In Egg Quality, Chieh-Hung Lin
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Zygote arrest 1 (Zar1) is a maternal-effect gene that is essential for early embryonic development. Recently, a novel gene called Zar1-like (Zar1l) was discovered. Functional studies showed that Zar1l plays an important role in regulating oocyte-to-embryo transition in the mouse. The objectives of this study were to characterize the rainbow trout Zar1 and Zar1l genes and evaluate the potential roles of these genes in controlling egg quality in rainbow trout. Through database mining, we identified the cDNAs encoding rainbow trout Zar1 and Zar1l. The Zar1cDNA codes for a protein of 333 aa ,and the Zar1l cDNA encodes a protein of …
Reversible Myocardial Dysfunction In A Rodent Model Of Prenatal Stress, Jessalyn Marie Hadfield
Reversible Myocardial Dysfunction In A Rodent Model Of Prenatal Stress, Jessalyn Marie Hadfield
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Compelling clinical reports indicate that emotional/behavioral stress alone is sufficient to cause profound, but completely reversible myocardial dysfunction in selected individuals. A rodent cardiomyopathy model was previously reported by combining pre-natal and post-natal behavioral/restraint stress (Stress). A decrease in % FS (the ratio between the diameter of the left ventricle when it is relaxed and when it is contracted) by echocardiogram was previously reported, along with both systolic and diastolic dysfunction by catheter-based hemodynamics, as well as attenuated hemodynamic and inotropic responses to the beta adrenergic agonist, isoproterenol (ISO) in Stress compared with matched Controls. The p38mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase …
Effects Of Pellet Die Heat And Pressure On Pellet Quality And Broiler Lysine Utilization, Kevin Joseph Shipe
Effects Of Pellet Die Heat And Pressure On Pellet Quality And Broiler Lysine Utilization, Kevin Joseph Shipe
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The objective of this study was to identify feed manufacture techniques that alter lysine availability as indicated by broiler performance in the finishing phase, diet furfural content, and true amino acid digestibility. Production rate, pellet die specification, and level of mixer-added fat (MAF) influence feed exposure to pellet die frictional heat and pressure that may alter chemical structure of ingredients. Lysine has been indicated as a nutrient with potential to be structurally altered, especially in the presence of heat and reducing sugars, as in Maillard reactions; decreasing nutrient availability. A practical diet containing 7.5% bakery by-product meal and 0.13% lysine …
Genetic Basis For Thermal Tolerance In Two Different Strains Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss): Case Western And Kamloops, Paola Reale
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This thesis examines the thermal tolerance based on how expression of Heat Shock Protein (HSP) 70 and HSP90 differ between two different strains of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), the Case Western strain and the Kamloops strain, and determines if cortisol levels affect HSP expression in red blood cells. The Case Western strain is considered the only warm water trout, only recently was any aspect of its thermal tolerance quantified. Porto (2012) determined critical thermal maxima (CTM) for the Case Western strain and found it to be about 0.15 °C higher than the Kamloops strain. This thesis is comprised of three …
Market Perceptions For Expanded Opportunities Of Central Appalachian Hardwoods, Liberty Olea Moya
Market Perceptions For Expanded Opportunities Of Central Appalachian Hardwoods, Liberty Olea Moya
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This study investigated how to improve the market potentials of Appalachian hardwoods, specifically within West Virginia. Some Appalachian hardwoods could serve as alternative species for producing various value-added wood-based products. Efficient utilization of these species can lead to reduced manufacturing and consumer costs of major hardwood products. The main objectives of the study included: identifying the major products derived from Appalachian hardwoods, evaluating current and future market trends, and identifying the potential for using hickory as a substitute material in wood products. Additionally, factors that influence both local and international community's wood product purchasing decisions (e.g. price, eco-label certifications, image, …
A Retrospective Clinical Study To Evaluate Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (Mta) As A Direct Pulp Capping Agent In A One-Visit Protocol, Patrick J. Petley
A Retrospective Clinical Study To Evaluate Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (Mta) As A Direct Pulp Capping Agent In A One-Visit Protocol, Patrick J. Petley
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the long-term success that can be achieved by the use of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) as a pulp capping agent, demonstrate the simplicity of the procedure, and overcome the commonly held objections of cost, difficult handling characteristics, and the need for two appointments to complete the procedure.;A single visit protocol was utilized in the completion of forty-eight pulp cap procedures with twenty-seven procedures available for recall. The MTA pulp cap was covered with glass ionomer liner and then restored with a bonded composite or amalgam. Teeth were evaluated for sensitivity to percussion, …
Habitat Selection Of Male Eastern Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo Silvestris) In West Virginia, Jesse L. De La Cruz
Habitat Selection Of Male Eastern Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo Silvestris) In West Virginia, Jesse L. De La Cruz
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) have been the focus of widespread research throughout their range, but research on male wild turkey home range size and habitat resource selection is limited in West Virginia. To address this lack of knowledge, I proposed the quantification of home range within a region (second-order) and core home range within a periphery (third-order) resource selection. Home ranges estimates and regional vector sampling grids were modeled against anthropomorphic land use and landscape cover features, land fragmentation, slope, and aspect raster data within the Geospatial Modeling Environment (GME) to derive proportional resource use and availability data.;West …
Land As A Renewable Resource: Integrating Climate, Energy, And Profitability Goals Using An Agent-Based Netlogo Model, Inocencio Rodriguez
Land As A Renewable Resource: Integrating Climate, Energy, And Profitability Goals Using An Agent-Based Netlogo Model, Inocencio Rodriguez
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The objectives of this study center over the course of the beef production life cycle as a management strategy to optimize the financial and natural resource endowment on farms at the county level based on the data available. Although the application is to West Virginia, implications can be derived for other areas with similar resource endowments. The beef farms located in adjacent locations within a county are identified as suppliers of inputs to the farm of interest (or contracting farm) in order to provide the basic foundation for agglomeration economies.;Both an intertemporal component and a spatial component are involved since …
Physiological And Genetic Changes In Poplar During Mycorrhizal Colonization Under Phosphorus Limitation, Shalaka Desai
Physiological And Genetic Changes In Poplar During Mycorrhizal Colonization Under Phosphorus Limitation, Shalaka Desai
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Poplar species and hybrids are intensively cultivated as renewable sources of biomass because of their rapid growth, extensive genetic variation and ease of propagation. However, the physiological mechanisms underlying soil stress resistance within these poplar species and hybrids are not yet understood. With the recent sequencing of the poplar genome, the use of this species in physiological stress resistance studies may help elucidate the underlying basis of stress resistance in a woody species. Further, although symbiotic mycorrhizal associations have farreaching ecological significance in forest ecosystems, our understanding of the influences of the association on the genetic basis of environmental stress …
The Social Context Of Smoking: Measuring Social Capital Among College Students, Traci Dawn Jarrett
The Social Context Of Smoking: Measuring Social Capital Among College Students, Traci Dawn Jarrett
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Social capital is an ecological theory that explains access to resources as a result of social relationships between individuals and communities. The appeal of social capital across scientific disciplines, including public health, lies in its ability to account for multiple individual and ecological factors in relation to health outcomes, economic and social disparity, and social empowerment as a result of social connections. However, scientists do not agree on the most appropriate indicators of social capital, and a panel of experts tasked with developing a methodological approach to measure social capital indicate that measurement should be context specific. Currently, there are …
Spins In Thin Films And Nanodevices, Phillip Tabor
Spins In Thin Films And Nanodevices, Phillip Tabor
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The central theme of this work is the engineering of devices and materials that exhibit spin dependent phenomena. In particular, the spin orientation of charge carriers can play a central role in transport, especially in magnetic or other spin correlated media. Propagation of charge carriers with net spin results in a transfer of angular momentum that can excite static and dynamical states in active device elements. To utilize such phenomena in practical devices, new mew means of device characterization and optimization must be developed. To that end, we have performed experiments which elucidate some of the mechanisms underlying spin dependent …
Modulation Of Cardiac Pacemaker Channels By Tyrosine Phosphorylation, Jianying Huang
Modulation Of Cardiac Pacemaker Channels By Tyrosine Phosphorylation, Jianying Huang
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Encoded by hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channels, the cardiac pacemaker current If is a major determinant of diastolic depolarization in sinus node myocytes and has a key role in the origin of heart beat. My dissertation consists of two chapters, focusing on the modulation of If and HCN channels by tyrosine phosphorylation, which is maintained by a fine balance between tyrosine kinases and phosphatases. Chapter 1 aims to investigate the role of Src tyrosine kinases in the regulation of sinus node If and HCN channels; Chapter 2 explores the modulation of ventricular If and HCN channels by a family of …
Driving Cycle Properties And Their Influence On Fuel Consumption And Emissions, Oscar Francisco Delgado-Neira
Driving Cycle Properties And Their Influence On Fuel Consumption And Emissions, Oscar Francisco Delgado-Neira
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
When developing regulations or preparing emissions inventory models for on-road mobile sources, it is of critical importance to obtain representative values of fuel consumption and emissions rates that accurately represent the vehicle behavior for varying vehicle operation. Unfortunately, fuel consumption and emissions are often only known for a few test cycles which generally represent limited types of vehicle activity. It is known that distance-specific emissions and vehicle fuel consumption strongly depend on the vehicle activity and this dependency causes difficulties when trying to estimate fuel consumption and emissions over different vehicle activity than the original test cycle(s). The central hypothesis …
Failure Behavior Of Pultruded Gfrp Members Under Combined Bending And Torsion, Muhammad Asif Mahmood Qureshi
Failure Behavior Of Pultruded Gfrp Members Under Combined Bending And Torsion, Muhammad Asif Mahmood Qureshi
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite sections, manufactured through pultrusion process, are known for their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, low thermal conductivity, electric and magnetic transparency, low life cycle cost and ease of fabrication. They are being widely applied in infrastructure systems.;The load response of thin-walled GFRP composite sections is different from that of isotropic slender members. For instance, stress variation exists across the wall thickness and the FRP members are more prone to warping and local buckling including shear-lag. The literature survey revealed that the response of pultruded GFRP sections under combined bending and torsion has not yet …
Effectiveness Of A Flanged And Unflanged Small Rectangular Capturing Hood, Stephen Philip Kasberger
Effectiveness Of A Flanged And Unflanged Small Rectangular Capturing Hood, Stephen Philip Kasberger
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Capturing hoods are an important tool for protecting workers from hazardous airborne exposures and often preferred because their small sizes offers little interference to the worker or process. Current ventilation guidelines for capturing hood assume that exceeding a recommended capture velocity ensures an acceptable degree of effectiveness. That assumption has little basis in scientific studies. This study investigated the effectiveness of a 6 inch by 12 inch rectangular capturing hood centered on a work table with a manikin acting as a surrogate for a worker.;The study utilized a tracer gas (Freon-134a) to evaluate effectiveness of a capturing hood at three …
Tribological Analysis Of Hydrophobic Thin Film With Antimicrobial Properties, Elizabeth E. Defusco
Tribological Analysis Of Hydrophobic Thin Film With Antimicrobial Properties, Elizabeth E. Defusco
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Silica based sol gel thin films have become a very popular area of research due to their high degree of variability and ease of manufacturing. They are commonly used as coatings for many applications in the consumer electronics and automotive industries. Some common properties in these thin films include optical transparency, wear resistance, antimicrobial, hydrophobic, electromagnetic, etc.;The coating produced in this research has been tailored to meet three key functions; durability, hydrophobicity, and anti-microbial properties. This coating is created through a three-step sol gel reaction mechanism. The starting chemical, tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), yields the final product of a silicon dioxide matrix. …
Insertion Loss Of A Simple Plywood Noise Enclosure, Justin Lamper
Insertion Loss Of A Simple Plywood Noise Enclosure, Justin Lamper
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Noise enclosures are used to reduce noise exposures to the employee. Some problems with commercial noise enclosures is they tend to be expensive and often provide much more insertion loss (IL) than is truly needed. The two studies described here tested the effectiveness of a simple plywood noise enclosure with a size of 75 cm x 75 cm x 75 cm. To determine the IL of the enclosure an OROS OR 38 noise analyzer was used in conjunction with eight PCB piezotronic microphones located at four and eight feet from the source perpendicular to each vertical side of the enclosure.;Study …
Comparison Of Three Machine Vision Pose Estimation Systems Based On Corner, Line, And Ellipse Extraction For Satellite Grasping, Jeremy A. Luckett
Comparison Of Three Machine Vision Pose Estimation Systems Based On Corner, Line, And Ellipse Extraction For Satellite Grasping, Jeremy A. Luckett
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The primary objective of this research was to use three different types of features (corners, lines, and ellipses) for the purpose of satellite grasping with a machine vision-based pose estimation system. The corner system is used to track sharp corners or small features (holes or bolt) in the satellite; the lines system tracks sharp edges while the ellipse system tracks circular features in the satellite. The corner and line system provided 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) pose (rotation matrix and translation vector) of the satellite with respect to the camera frame, while the ellipse system provided 5 DOF pose (normal …
Production And Cost Assessment Of A Potential Application Of Surface Miners In Coal Mining In West Virginia, Timothy A. Nolan
Production And Cost Assessment Of A Potential Application Of Surface Miners In Coal Mining In West Virginia, Timothy A. Nolan
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
The broad objective of this research was to improve current mining practices and reduce negative environmental impact of surface coal mining in West Virginia (WV). The specific objectives were to (i) build the production and cost models to determine if conventional surface mining unit operations such as drilling, blasting, digging, loading, and crushing can be replaced with one mining machine called a surface miner (SM), (ii) apply the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to help select the optimal mining method, and (iii) determine the extent of which the SM would benefit surface coal mining in WV, particularly by reducing some of …
A Structured Approach For Facilitating The Implementation Of Iso 50001 Standard In Manufacturing Industry, Kartik Ramamoorthy
A Structured Approach For Facilitating The Implementation Of Iso 50001 Standard In Manufacturing Industry, Kartik Ramamoorthy
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Technical solutions and technological changes alone cannot sustain energy saving improvements and promote continual improvement in an organization. Successful bridging between technical and management principles to implement an energy management system would lead to energy savings. To overcome the lack of availability of proper framework to implement an energy management system conforming to the ISO 50001, a standard methodology using flow charts and a software ISO 50001 Analyzer is developed to help facilities get certified by checking if their energy management system complies with the ISO 50001 standard. The major aim of the software is to reduce the degree of …
Effect Of Seat Orientation On Ingress/Egress Joint Kinematics And Reach Envelope, Christopher W. Moore
Effect Of Seat Orientation On Ingress/Egress Joint Kinematics And Reach Envelope, Christopher W. Moore
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Crew modules use recumbent seats to sustain increased acceleration in the upright direction. Entry (ingress) and exit (egress) of such seats require different techniques. Most of the existing research on ingress and egress biomechanics was done using vertically mounted automobile seats. In this study, ingress and egress and planar reach motions performed using seats mounted in vertical and horizontal orientations were evaluated. An eight camera (MX-13 series) optical motion analysis system (Vicon, Nexus, UK) was used to record the 3D kinematic data. Ten healthy male participants performed ingress and egress motions using the following three seat orientations, while reach tasks …
Microfluidic Based Human Blood Plasma Separation, Ruizhi Zhong
Microfluidic Based Human Blood Plasma Separation, Ruizhi Zhong
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Microfluidic based biotechnologies have been widely applied for biological and biomedical research and applications because the physical scales of microfluidics are suitable for biological cells and provide the ability and flexibility to control spatiotemporal biochemical parameters. The current efforts for biosensor technologies are aiming to develop detection technologies directly from small volumes of the human fluids, such as blood, urea, and saliva, for accurate, fast, and affordable detection and analysis.;Human blood provides information and supports the functioning of human body, such as nourishing tissues, regulating organs activities and defending harmful material. Blood components are the prime interests for biosensor applications …
Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete Density, Bulk Specific Gravity, And Permeability, Yu Yan
Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete Density, Bulk Specific Gravity, And Permeability, Yu Yan
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Field permeability test using NCAT Permeameter were conducted at four project sites before and after the application of fog seal. Due to the fact that it is difficult to estimate the thickness of pavement tested, instead of permeability, the infiltration rate is calculated to estimate the effectiveness of fog seal on reducing the permeability of pavement.;Cores from I-79, I-64 and Route-19 projects were collected and sent to the WVUATL for bulk specific gravity (Gmb) measurements. According to AASHTO T 166, when the percent of water absorbed by the specimen exceeds 2%, AASHTO T 275 or T 331 should be used …
Tinkering At The Edges Of Public Education Teacher And Parent Perceptions Of West Virginia Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Bethanie Morris Stiles
Tinkering At The Edges Of Public Education Teacher And Parent Perceptions Of West Virginia Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Bethanie Morris Stiles
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
West Virginia commenced the state universal pre-kindergarten program in 2002, being one of the first states to implement a universal early childhood education program for all fouryear- olds. Ten years later the program is approaching the goal year of full implementation. Research in the field was examined to identify past and current conditions of UPK in WV and throughout the nation. In this study, key informants---teachers and parents---were interviewed and asked to share their perceptions on elements of the program that they encountered to be challenging and successful. Participants in this qualitative study allowed the researcher to gain rich insights …
Combining Language---A Study Of English-Chinese Bilingual Typography, Yan Zhao
Combining Language---A Study Of English-Chinese Bilingual Typography, Yan Zhao
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Due to increased globalization, English and Chinese typographies have been used together and have come to characterize many publications and educational materials, commonly appearing in airports, museums and city shopping districts. This MFA thesis is inspired by this realization and is geared toward enhancing new methods for balancing English-Chinese bilingual typography in print.;Key Words: English, Chinese, Bilingual, Typography, Print Publication.
Under The Surface: An Examination Of Voice, Space, And Identity In West Virginia University Mcnair Scholars, Thomas N. Keopuhiwa
Under The Surface: An Examination Of Voice, Space, And Identity In West Virginia University Mcnair Scholars, Thomas N. Keopuhiwa
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Diversity amongst the college campus is a common goal of most American educational institutions of today. However very few are able to achieve this goal. Increasing the diversity of faculty and staff on campus is one way we can address this issue. The McNair Scholars Post Baccalaureate program is a program that provides training and support to those undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or underrepresented minority to help them pursue the goal of obtaining a doctoral degree. The qualitative research presented here, provides an overview of the West Virginia University (WVU) McNair scholars' experiences, and their journey within the McNair program. …
A Study Of Best Practices For The Recruitment And Retention Of Resident Directors, Patricia L. Cendana
A Study Of Best Practices For The Recruitment And Retention Of Resident Directors, Patricia L. Cendana
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
A resident director is an entry-level, student affairs professional staff member that resides within a college or university residence hall. The resident director provides developmental experiences for students who live in on-campus housing. The resident director interacts with students around the clock throughout the semester. Unlike other entry-level professional staff, who return to the sanctity of their home at the end of the work day, the resident director's responsibilities for the welfare of their students do not end until the semester is over and the students have moved out. Resident directors assume responsibility for insuring that all residential needs, in …
Political Cooperation And International Environmental Governance In The Baltic Sea Region After World War Ii, Taavi Kelder
Political Cooperation And International Environmental Governance In The Baltic Sea Region After World War Ii, Taavi Kelder
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Today, global environmental problems have become one of the most important international issues. This Master's thesis is about international environmental and political cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region after World War II. The Baltic Sea is surrounded by nine states and the degradation of the marine environment of the Baltic Sea has become a common problem. However, international environmental cooperation depends on many political factors: financial support, international organizations, the attitude of states, international law and the status of environmental issues in the international arena. This thesis focuses on different forms of political cooperation which have influenced international environmental governance …
Vending Vice: The Rise And Fall Of West Virginia State Prohibition, 1852--1934, Michael J. Buseman
Vending Vice: The Rise And Fall Of West Virginia State Prohibition, 1852--1934, Michael J. Buseman
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
West Virginia imposed state prohibition on its citizens on July 1, 1914. While the transition to a dry society was relatively quiet in the days leading up to July 1, this tranquility belied the sixty-year battle waged between Mountain State "wets" and "drys" over liquor proscription. Beginning in the 1850s among evangelical Protestants, the anti-liquor movement pushed for different levels of alcohol proscription. By the 1880s, drys were pushing for a state prohibitory amendment to the West Virginia Constitution. The legislative efforts of these pre-progressive agitators failed on multiple occasions. This political disappointment peaked with the statewide rejection of a …