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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 …
The Computer-Aided Generation Of Flow-Tables For Asynchronous Sequential Circuits, Ronald Lee Altman
The Computer-Aided Generation Of Flow-Tables For Asynchronous Sequential Circuits, Ronald Lee Altman
Masters Theses
"One step in the synthesis of asynchronous sequential circuits is the construction of a flow table. This paper discusses the requirements of a computer program to allow on-line generation of flow tables for asynchronous sequential circuits. Such topics as the form of the data entered into the program, the type of terminal required, the routines necessary for the designer to enter and correct data, and the internal data structure are discussed. An algorithm for the generation of these flow tables is also presented"--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.
A Study Of A Model-Referenced Adaptive Control System, James William Graham
A Study Of A Model-Referenced Adaptive Control System, James William Graham
Masters Theses
"A model-referenced adaptive controller for a first-order plant with time-varying parameters is developed using Lyapunov's second method. The system is studied with the aid of analogue computer simulation and an oscillatory mode is encountered. A method of reducing the oscillations by addition of a compensating network is proposed. The compensation is obtained through the use of linearization and root locus techniques. The compensated system shows a much improved error response over the original system"--Abstract, page ii.
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 …
Chemical Precipitation Of Phosphorous With Sodium Aluminate And Alum In The Activated Sludge Aeration Chamber, Richard Charles Vedder
Chemical Precipitation Of Phosphorous With Sodium Aluminate And Alum In The Activated Sludge Aeration Chamber, Richard Charles Vedder
Masters Theses
"The purpose of this investigation was to study the removal of phosphorus by chemical precipitation with sodium aluminate and alum in the activated sludge aeration chamber, and determine the effect of the aluminum to phosphorus ratio and the mixed liquor suspended solids concentration on the phosphorus removal efficiency and the effect of the precipitants on the removal of organic pollutants in the activated sludge process. The studies were conducted on settled domestic sewage in three bench-scale continuous flow activated sludge units supplemented with jar tests. Major parameters employed included influent and effluent total phosphorus and chemical oxygen demand (COD), mixed …
Transient Response Of A Class Of Distributed Systems, Jaw-Shyong Tzeng
Transient Response Of A Class Of Distributed Systems, Jaw-Shyong Tzeng
Masters Theses
"The transient response of uniform distributed systems with any transfer function that is rational in w=e[square root of Ts] can be analyzed with the basic form of the transfer function [1 over (w-a)] after partial fraction expansion, where the pole a can be real or complex in the w plane. with the complex pole within the stable region in the w plane, there are only two possible combinations of the basic transfer function [1 over (w-a)], i.e. [1 over (w-a)] ł [1 over (w-a*)], for physical realizability. The imaginary part of the transient response of the basic transfer function [1 …
A Comparison Of Proportional And Nonproportional Damping In Multistory Shear Buildings, Edwin C. Bailey
A Comparison Of Proportional And Nonproportional Damping In Multistory Shear Buildings, Edwin C. Bailey
Masters Theses
"The purpose of this study was to determine whether proportional damping could be used to satisfactorily simulate the more practical nonproportional damping condition in multistory shear buildings. To accomplish this one computer program was written to analyze proportionally damped systems and another to analyze nonproportionally damped systems, each giving as output the frequencies, mode shapes, displacements, shears and moments and the maximum shears and moments. Shear buildings of two, three and four stories were studied in which the damping coefficients were varied from one to ten percent of critical damping. Although the programs could handle various other types, only linearly …
Thixotropic Effects In A Clay-Water System, John Arthur Mathes
Thixotropic Effects In A Clay-Water System, John Arthur Mathes
Masters Theses
"Fundamental aspects of thixotropic phenomena are described, and previous investigations of thixotropic behavior in soil systems are summarized. The complex nature of the thixotropic phenomena as well as its general occurrence in fine grained soils is described. As existing hypothesis for thixotropic behavior based on initial non-equilibrium conditions is examined. Experimental results, as determined from a testing program on the Putnam clay, verify this hypothesis. The rate and magnitude of thixotropic strength increases of the Putnam clay were determined. Shear strength determinations were made by the unconfined compression and laboratory vane shear tests. The results of the tests were compared …
An Ultrasonic Pulse Generator Using The Transducer As A Frequency Determining Element, Donald E. Watke
An Ultrasonic Pulse Generator Using The Transducer As A Frequency Determining Element, Donald E. Watke
Masters Theses
"This paper describes the development of a method of ultrasonic pulse generation in which the transducer determines the frequency of oscillation. A definite advantage of this method is the ability of the frequency of oscillation to change with changes in the transducer mechanical resonant frequency. This maintains peak efficiency at all times. The method is demonstrated in a small sonar transmitter but could be applied to any area involving driven ultrasonic transducers"--Abstract, page ii.
A Formal Description Of The Scc 650 Digital Computer, Hardy J. Pottinger
A Formal Description Of The Scc 650 Digital Computer, Hardy J. Pottinger
Masters Theses
"The requirements of a descriptive language for automated digital computer design are presented. Y. Chu's Computer Design Language is then used to describe the logic of the SCC 650, a small general-purpose digital computer at UMR. Chu's language is found to be the best language available to the designer for both documentation and automatic translation into Boolean Equations"--Abstract, page ii.
Electronic Transitions In Diatomic Molecules, James O. Hornkohl
Electronic Transitions In Diatomic Molecules, James O. Hornkohl
Masters Theses
"The electronic transition moments of many band systems have been found to be linear functions of the internuclear distance. However, some band systems exhibit a quadratic variation of the transition moment. In these quadratic cases, the plots from which the variation of the transition moment is determined are based upon the approximation of the second r-centroid by the square of the first r-centroid. The square of the first r-centroid does closely approximate the second r-centroid by a simple error analysis shows that the small difference between the two is not a quantitative measure of the error introduced into the transition …
An Analysis Of Dirac Delta Generated Spherical Waves In An Infinite Maxwell Medium, William F. Breig
An Analysis Of Dirac Delta Generated Spherical Waves In An Infinite Maxwell Medium, William F. Breig
Masters Theses
"It is an accepted fact that the simple Maxwell and Voigt models do not usually represent the behavior of real materials. In order to make the results of a model more realistic, other combinations of springs and dashpots must be considered. To understand the more complicated models, it is desirable to have a knowledge of the Maxwell model since this element usually occurs either in series or in parallel in the advanced models. This investigation reports solutions of the spherical wave equation in both the elastic and viscoelastic media. Laplace transform techniques are used to obtain the parameters; stress, velocity, …
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, …
Design And Testing Of A Downhole Continuous Wave Generator, Cole L. Smith
Design And Testing Of A Downhole Continuous Wave Generator, Cole L. Smith
Masters Theses
"The continuous shear wave generator was designed to be the first instrument capable of producing a continuous high frequency signal below the weathered layer of the earth. This is to be accomplished by placing the instrument in a bore hole and lowering it below the weathered layer where the higher frequencies are severely attenuated. The generator produced a measurable signal output with the output force being approximately 11 pounds force. Testing of the generator showed the necessity of using a spring system with a low natural frequency. The testing also indicated several improvements which should be made in the generator …
Estimation Of Film Boiling Heat Transfer Coefficients For Cylindrical Heaters In Corresponding States Fluids, Gary Joseph Capone
Estimation Of Film Boiling Heat Transfer Coefficients For Cylindrical Heaters In Corresponding States Fluids, Gary Joseph Capone
Masters Theses
"An investigation of film boiling heat transfer was made with cylindrical heaters. The (0.75" O.D.) gold plated, copper heaters were positioned horizontally in pools of liquid argon, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide. A correlation for film boiling corresponding states fluids is derived and discussed. The correlation is a least squares fit of three variables: the diameter of the cylindrical heater, the reduced pressure of the system, and the temperature difference between the heater surface and the saturated pool"--Abstract, page iii.
Magnetic After-Effects In Dilute Transition Metal Alloys, Robert Henry Graham
Magnetic After-Effects In Dilute Transition Metal Alloys, Robert Henry Graham
Masters Theses
"Temperature dependent after-effects of the initial permeability in ternary dilute ferromagnetic iron-base alloys were studied in the temperature range of -50°C to +30°C. Interstitial carbon and nitrogen were the diffusing elements. Nominal percentages of the substitutional transition elements manganese, chromium, vanadium and titanium were added to determine the extent of substitutional-interstitial pair interactions. No additional temperature dependent after-effect of the initial permeability was noticed in Fe- substitutional -C alloys, while such after-effects were present in Fe- substitutional -N alloys. Magnetic after-effect data were analyzed on the basis of single Debye relaxations. Relaxation times for carbon and nitrogen diffusion in alpha-iron …
Mineralization Of The Boss Bixby Anomaly, Iron And Dent Counties, Missouri, Frederick Joseph Smith
Mineralization Of The Boss Bixby Anomaly, Iron And Dent Counties, Missouri, Frederick Joseph Smith
Masters Theses
"The Boss-Bixby deposit is located on the line dividing Iron and Dent Counties and belongs to the Southeast Missouri Precambrian Iron Metallogenic Province. The sequence of events leading to the formation of the deposit is reviewed. The mineralization occurred after intrusion of intermediate magma, but prior to the intrusion of granite. The ore minerals present are the following in the order of deposition: magnetite, ilmenite, giekielite, hematite, rutile, pyrite, molybdenite, cobaltite, chalcopyrite, bornite, sphalerite, galena, limonite, chalcocite, and cuprite. Four different methods of zoning are presented. Partial pressures of oxygen and sulphur [sic], as well as temperature controlled sequential deposition …
A Method Of Supervised Pattern Recognition By An Adaptive Hypersphere Decision Threshold, Darroll Steven Mccormack
A Method Of Supervised Pattern Recognition By An Adaptive Hypersphere Decision Threshold, Darroll Steven Mccormack
Masters Theses
"In this study the Bayes likelihood detector is combined with an adaptive decision threshold classifier to solve the multicategory pattern recognition problem. It is assumed that the pattern classes can be represented by an n-dimensional vector sample taken from a multivariate gaussian probability distribution. This study presents (1) the derivation of the A̲daptive H̲ypersphere D̲ecision T̲hreshold classifier (AHDT classifier) and shows (2) how the AHDT classifier minimizes the probability of error using the learning patterns. Finally the AHDT classifier is applied to the solution of a physical problem through computer simulation"--Abstract, page ii.
A Simulation Of The Transistor By Computer Using The Linvill Diffusion Model, Clifford D. Skouby
A Simulation Of The Transistor By Computer Using The Linvill Diffusion Model, Clifford D. Skouby
Masters Theses
"This investigation involves the construction of an analog computer model of the transistor. The computer model is based upon the Linvill diffusion model. The equations for the Linvill diffusion model were programmed on the computer by making certain approximations. Different models, using different approximations, were used for the different regions of operation of the transistor. A composite analog model was constructed by combining the models for the restricted regions, giving a general model good for all regions of transistor operation. This analog diffusion model was modified to account for the effects of junction capacitance and base resistance. The modified analog …
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.
Waveform Distortion Caused By A Plasma Sheath, James R. Carl
Waveform Distortion Caused By A Plasma Sheath, James R. Carl
Masters Theses
"A short burst of electromagnetic energy that propagates into and through a plasma medium can react with the plasma medium in several different ways depending on both the characteristics of the plasma and of the pulse. This thesis derives approximations for the plasma transfer function at low pressure (high altitude) and at high pressure (low altitude). The mechanisms that can change the shape of a waveform, in general, are dispersion and breakdown. dispersive distortion at low altitude is shown to exist for electron concentrations well above the resonant concentration for plasma sheaths that are thin compared to one wavelength. Several …
Solid State Squib Simulator, Ernest Paul Lee
Solid State Squib Simulator, Ernest Paul Lee
Masters Theses
"The simulators described in this paper allow checkout of the electrical control circuitry of pyrotechnic and related devices where the actual testing of the devices would be destructive. A simulator is described that is superior to the units now available for test purposes. Solid state components are used exclusively and hence it is very light weight and reliable. It is portable and requires no external power for indication of the control circuitry performance. The simulator presents a load that is adjustable between one and five ohms for a controlled length of time from one to one hundred milliseconds. Transients will …
Scattering Parameter Measurements And Amplifier Design, Thomas J. Herrick
Scattering Parameter Measurements And Amplifier Design, Thomas J. Herrick
Masters Theses
"The scattering parameter formulation in describing the small-signal operation of an active two-port device is developed. The inherent advantages of measuring the scattering parameters at UHF frequencies and the clear insight into the design problem are demonstrated. Some of the practical difficulties in a typical design problem are also considered"--Abstract, page ii.
The Inert Gas Effect On The Rate Of Evaporation Of Zinc And Cadmium, Chu Sheng Wu
The Inert Gas Effect On The Rate Of Evaporation Of Zinc And Cadmium, Chu Sheng Wu
Masters Theses
"An experimental study has been made to investigate the effect of argon and helium on the rate of evaporation of zinc and cadmium under one atmosphere pressure at temperatures ranging from 500⁰C to 850⁰C. The experimental results were compared with the maximum rates calculated using the effusion formula as well as with values obtained using three different types of equations based on kinetic theory, diffusion theory, and empirical data. The rate of evaporation in this study appeared to be diffusion controlled. Equations have been derived for expressing the rate of evaporation of zinc and cadmium in both argon and helium …
Radar Waveform Synthesis By Mean-Square Optimization Techniques, John D. Wolf
Radar Waveform Synthesis By Mean-Square Optimization Techniques, John D. Wolf
Masters Theses
"The ambiguity function is derived and its properties useful to radar waveform analysis are investigated. Synthesis of the phase-modulated waveform whose ambiguity function is the minimum mean-square estimate of some desired ambiguity function is accomplished by expanding the phase modulation function in an orthogonal series. The ambiguity function, defined as a magnitude, and the value of an arbitrary cost functional defined on the ([tau],wd) plane is then expressed in terms of the coefficients of the orthogonal series. thus, the "optimum" waveform can be determined by solving the variational equations for the coefficients. Numerical examples are presented for 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 …
Lateral Variations Of Carbonate Rock Adjacent To Ore Deposits In The Upper Mississippi Valley Zinc-Lead District, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Mehdi H. Mirbaba
Lateral Variations Of Carbonate Rock Adjacent To Ore Deposits In The Upper Mississippi Valley Zinc-Lead District, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Mehdi H. Mirbaba
Masters Theses
"The lateral variation and nature of carbonate host rock in the Upper Mississippi Valley zinc-lead district were petrographically studied within the McGregor and Quimbys Mill Members of the Platteville Formation of the Middle Ordovician System. These members are dolomitic limestone in the Upper Mississippi Valley district of southwestern Wisconsin, northwestern Illinois and northeastern Iowa. One hundred and twenty-seven specimens were collected or were available from pull drifts in the Shullsburg mine. The specimens were collected at regular intervals of 50 or lOO feet in seven pull drifts between eight ore bodies. Thin sections prepared from the carbonate specimens were studied, …
Evaluation And Application Of Dye Tracing In A Karst Terrain, James William Scanlan
Evaluation And Application Of Dye Tracing In A Karst Terrain, James William Scanlan
Masters Theses
"The purpose of this investigation was to select and evaluate in the laboratory a tracing method appropriate for use in karstic areas, and to perform field tracing studies in the south central Missouri area bounded by the cities of Rolla, St. James, and Salem in an attempt to establish existing direct flow connections between surface and subsurface waters. Fluorescein (sodium salt), Rhodamine WT, and Rhodamine B were evaluated as tracers in the laboratory and the first two dyes were employed in the field. After careful evaluation of a number of adsorbents, extracting solvents, and detection techniques, a method consisting of …