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An Investigation Of The Response Of A Velocity Sensing Resonant Oscillator In An Inertially Operated Distance Meter, Howard F. Devaney

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

It was the purpose of this study to investigate the response characteristics of a resonant mechanical oscillator utilized as a governor in conjunction with an inertial distance meter to sense velocity of a carrier. In order to initiate any desired event at a predetermined velocity of a vehicle (for example: fuel cut-off in a conventional liquid fuel rocket motor) it is often desirable to utilize a component requiring no external power for its operation. Such a component would be activated by inertial force and, by some means, integrate the force (or acceleration) with one respect to time and provide a …

The Design And Construction Of A High-Temperature X-Ray Sample Holder For Use With The Norelco Diffractometer, Jerry F. Koon

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this paper is to describe the design and construction of a sample-holder for high-temperature x-ray diffraction work. This sample-holder will be used in conjunction with a Norelco Diffractometer. Design of this attachment is such that it will meet certain limitations, which will be presented in detail, offered by the diffractometer.

The Heat Treatment Of An Eight Percent Manganese-Titanium Alloy, Robert Alden Loucks

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The subject of this particular investigation, manganese titanium alloy, has a sufficient amount of manganese present to retain beta upon quenching from the alpha plus beta or beta ranges. Thus, improvement of properties of this alloy is possible by selective heat treatments.

Viscosity Of A Three Component System, Acetone-Ethanol-Water, At 25°C And 30°C, Peter Fred Widmer

Theses

The viscosity in the three component system Acetone-Ethanol-Water has been determined over a range of compositions at two different temperatures, 25°C and 30°C. Compositions have been varied in increments of ten percent by weight to cover all possible combinations of the three components. The data obtained are presented on triangular coordinate graph paper with lines of constant viscosity indicated and also in tabular form.

Aryl Sulfonation In Presence Of Phosphrous Trichloride, William Calvert Tanner

Theses

With sulfuric acid as the sulfonating agent, phosphorus trichloride is demonstrated as being effective in facilitating the sulfonation of some aromatic compounds. Optimum conditions are a molar ratio of 0.5 mole of sulfuric acid: 1.0 mole of aromatic compound with 4 - 5% more phosphorus trichloride than is required to react with the available water in the system, and reaction temperatures between 50°C. and 60°C.

The aromatic compounds studied were benzene, chlorobenzene, bromobenzene, and nitrobenzene.

An Analysis Of Predetermined Time Systems, Richard Otto Schmid

Theses

This paper endeavors to compare three predetermined time systems, namely; Work-Factor, Methods-Time Measurement and Basic Motion Time-study, elemental-by-elemental, through the use of a series of detailed analyses. The following information in the form of conclusions and recommendations has been set forth from the investigation of the various comparative analyses contained herein:

1. Reasons for the variation between the elementals.

2. A chronological order of attack for further study with an eye to accomplishing the most in the shortest possible time.

3. The results of a composite analysis which utilizes the most realistic elemental definitions of the three systems. (This includes the comparison of …

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The Control Of Industrial Sales Operations, Herbert Gieser

Theses

With selling becoming so competitive in the past quarter century, managerial control over the sales organization is necessary for survivals Essentially, controls cover the regulation and administration of territories, expenses, and the measurement of performance.

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the various phases of controls, the many plans which can be applied, and the advantages and disadvantages of these plans. Emphasis is placed on the case studies of some of the many firms which have put these control programs to work successfully.

This thesis is intended for management executives, sales managers, and sales staff executives in equipping …

The Use Of Perlite As An Adsorbent, John Herrick Eigler

Theses

The adsorptive properties of perlite, an expanded volcanic glass, have been studied. Several activating treatments were investigated, air oxidation it 400 degrees Centigrade appears to be the best, The adsorption of the basic dye emethylene blue yields a saturation valve of 50 milligrams per gram of perlite. The acid dye cotton blue showed no measurable adsorption. A maximum adsorption of 15 millimoles of acetic acid and one milligram of iodine were found in aqueous solution. A high value of 1.33 milligrams of iodine per gram of perlite were found in methyl alcohol solutions. The surface area of perlite appears to …

The Rating Of A Power Type Transistor, Richard Lee Mann

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

The purpose of this paper is to describe the test performed and present the results obtained in an attempt to establish the maximum permissible direct current and pulse ratings for the type of CTP-1003 (Clevite Transistor Products) power transistors under typical operating conditions. The manufacturer's specifications for the type of CTP-1003 power transistor are located in Appendix A.

The Effect Of Dynamic Loading On The Stress-Strain Curve Of Foam Plastics, Carroll D. Beaman

Civil Engineering ETDs

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A New Design Key Locked Insert And Automatic Key Installation Tool, Holt J. Gay

Mechanical Engineering ETDs

There has been an increasing need for a better steel insert or bushing between aluminum and steel bolts in the last few years with the rapid growth of the aircraft and missile industries. The steel insert or bushing threaded internally and externally, by increasing the area of contact with the aluminum raises the strength of the bolt fastening combination approximately 300 per cent or causes a 125,000 PSI bolt to fail rather than 40,000 PSI aluminum to fail. In addition, galling and seizing are practically eliminated. A bolt installed and removed just a few times in aluminum is likely to …

The Beneficiation Of A Low-Grade Uranium Ore, Frank P. Howald

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The uranium in the Sponsor's Ore was proven amenable to the standard hydrometallurgical processes-- the acid leach and the carbonate leach. From an economical standpoint, the results of the heap-leaching and flotation studies were not favorable because of low recoveries. The possibility of employing an emulsion-induced selective flocculation flotation procedure still exists.

Artificial Rhodonite: It's Synthesis And X-Ray Diffraction Powder Pattern, Frank E. Jeniker

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

This report presents the investigation of three methods of synthesizing artificial rhodonite; fusion of silica and manganese dioxide, prolonged sintering of the compact of manganous carbonate and silica at below liquidus temperatures, and the precipitation by reaction of salts in an aqueous solution followed by sintering. In each case the rhodonitic product was of less than desired purity, containing varying amounts of silica, tephroite, and higher valence oxidized manganese forms, as well as aluminum.

The Vacuum Desulphurization Of Copper Mattes, Robert L. Trevison

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The first application of vacuum techniques to the metallurgical industry was made in the early part of this century by Rohn, a German, who developed vacuum technology to a production status in the specialty metals business. Although extensive use of vacuum processing technology was made in the lamp and electrical industries, the methods used were considered to be impractical up to about ten years ago even though remarkable improvements were made during World War II. Wartime demands for magnesium and for uranium which necessitated the use of a high vacuum in their production led to the perfection of mechanical pumps, …

The Effect Of Antimony And Cobalt On The Current Efficiency And The Grain Orientation Of Deposits During The Electrolysis Of A Zinc Sulfate Solution, Samuel A. Worcester

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Preparation of solutions and apparatus and experimental procedure was described. The effect of antimony and cobalt in a zinc sulfate electrolyte upon current efficiency with increasing time was determined by the hydrogen evolution method. The degree of preferred orientation of grains in the electrodeposits was determined by the reflection method of X-ray diffraction.

Cost Comparison Of Planer Mining And Open-Stope Mining Of Phosphate Rock, George Krempasky

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

This paper outlines and describes a proposed mining method and its cost. The object of the paper is to evaluate a low-cost, maximum recovery, underground mining method for mining Western phosphate rock as compared to an open-stope system.

Description Of Sand-Water Pumping Experiment And Preliminary Photographic Investigation, Allen F. Westerdahl

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The objective of this report is threefold: to provide a brief description of the Sand-Water pumping experiment; to describe the flow of sand and water in the experimental equipment; and to present the results of a preliminary photographic investigation of fluorescent minerals in clear plastic pipes.

Techniques Of Underground Sampling And Calculation Of Ore Reserves, James E. Cleveland

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

In the mining industries, samples and the technique of sampling play an important role in the life and production of a mine. From the initial prospect to the final pound of ore produced, the production depends on the grade of ore coupled with a mining system that will realize a profit, the one thing a mine cannot survive without.

Design Of A Portable Headframe, Rodney C. Foster

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Present day methods of ore exploration consists of surface geology, geophysical methods and drilling datum. These methods have all produced results, but, the sure way of telling whether ore is present is to look at it in place, determine it's tonnage, grade and ease of mining. This can only be done by the use of a headframe to sink a shaft. Therefore a low cost, well designed and easily constructed headframe would be a great aid to underground exploration work. For this reason the report is devoted to the design of a portable headframe to be used in preliminary ore …

Shaft Mucking Investigation Part 2, Jorge R. Delzo

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

By use of several digging principles, such devices as scrapers, clamshells, power shovel loaders, etc., have been perfected. The net results have been an almost complete elimination of hand mucking, an increase of loading speed, and a reduction of sinking costs. Moreover, the elimination of hand mucking has had a favorable psychological effect on the crew, as well as saving physical effort for the other phases of the shaft-sinking cycle.

Diamond Drilling Equipment, William R. Cox

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Diamond drilling is based on the extreme hardness of the diamond enabling it to cut or abade rocks, minerals or other materials found in the earth's crust, or that may be manufactured by man.

Open Pit Mining Operations, James A. Simon

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

This report on open pit mining operations will discuss: the history of open pit mining, factors important in the selection of open pit mining and in the development of an open pit, and the various mining and operational methods used in this type of an operation. Stripping coal mining operations will be discussed but the majority of the report will be on open pit metal mines.

Flotation Of Artillery Peak Manganese, Joseph W. Town

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The concentration of low-grade manganese ore from Artillery Peak, Arizona, was studied. Flotation with various emulsions failed to yield concentrations of commercial grade, although manganese recoveries of over 90 per cent were obtained.

The Dc Design Of Reliable Multistable Circuits, Richard H. Williams

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

The reliability of a piece of equipment is a measure of its ability to function as intended. Equipment may malfunction in two different ways. It may fail catastrophically as a vacuum tube does when its heater opens; it may fail gradually as a vacuum tube does when its transconductance slowly falls to an unacceptable level over a period of time. It is not the intent of this paper to study catastrophic component failures, but rather to illustrate a technique whereby gradual failure of circuits can be minimized.

An Investigation Into Salt-Bath Heat Treatment For Titanium, Robert Fred Bechtold

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Titanium, although possessing excellent corrosion resistance in some media, is severely attacked by molten inorganic salts such as those employed in heat-treating baths. Since titanium undergoes allotropic changes, many of its alloys are amendable to heat treatment. The purpose of this study was to discover a salt (or other suitable medium) in which titanium alloys can be successfully heat treated without fear of corrosion.

A Study Of The Possible Use Of Aluminum As A Reducing Agent For Manganese Chloride, William J. Borzick

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Aluminium has been used as a reducing agent for various reactions, the best known of which is the thermit reaction, which is defined in the "Metals Handbook" as; "An exothermic, self-propagating process in which finely divided aluminum powder is used to reduce metal oxides to free metals by direct oxidation of aluminum to aluminum oxide, with accompanying reduction of the less stable metal oxide." (1-15)

A Device For Testing Model Hydrostatic Rock Pressure, K. Robert Dorman

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

This report describes a machine which exerts hydrostatic pressure similar to those encountered at depth in the earth. The machine permits visual observation of pressure effects on a wax-talc mixture used to represent actual rock.

Refining Of Cadmium Metal By Amalgam Metallurgy, Donald Edward Macknight

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

It was the purpose of this investigation to produce copper-free-cadmium from commercially pure cadmium metal employing the principles of electrometallurgy.

Temperature Forecasting At Logan, Utah, For The Snowmelt-Runoff Season, Clifton Johnson

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the practicability of forecasting temperatures for the spring and summer snowmelt-runoff season. A successful temperature forecast for Logan, Utah, would be useful in studies of Logan River streamflow, as well as other related applications.

Logan, Utah, is situated in a region where the snow accumulates during the winter and early spring at high altitudes and remains until the proper sequence of meteorological events provides the thermodynamic conditions essential for melting. Snow surveys provide an index to the water available on a watershed. Temperature conditions during the melt period largely determine the available …

The Adaptation Of An Ore Feeder To Replace A Chute, Donald M. Forsman

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

I believe that by installing apron ore feeders in place of chutes, spillages, manual labor, and loading time could reduced, and greater safety and the average car factor could be increased. Although an apron feeder would be a considerable investment, maintenance should be very low and the feeder would be re-usable many times.