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Cooperative control of multi-agent systems with time-delays
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this dissertation, we designed two cooperative control algorithms for multi-agent systems with time-delays. The first one is Robust Sliding-Mode ...
Shock tube experimentation utilizing advance diagnostics for the study of an impulsively accelerated multiphase cylinder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Shock driven multiphase instabilities (SDMI) are unique physical phenomena that have far-reaching practical applications in engineering and science. The instability is present in high-energy explosions, scramjet combustors, ...
Parametric study of the shock driven multiphase flow
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
This thesis presents a study of the shock driven multiphase instability and explores the competing effects of particle and gas effects in mixing. Eight different simulations were carried out to study properties of the ...
Missile guidance law design with impact angle constraint based on SDRE scheme
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This thesis studies the homing missile guidance problem of intercepting constant velocity moving targets, with different terminal impact angles in a ...
Developing new fitted closure approximations for short-fiber reinforced polymer composites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Short-fiber polymer composites are greatly used throughout the industry for many applications. The orientation state of the short-fibers within the matrix defines the material properties of the composite structure. It is ...
Designing and modeling a split torque hydrostatic transmission in series with a manual transmission for an automotive application
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Increasing petroleum prices have developed a strong demand for an invention to reduce fuel consumption, as well as cut the produced amount of carbon dioxide via consumed fuel. Hybrid vehicles are an effective invention in ...
Optimal orbit transfers for satellite formation flying applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
This dissertation focused on trajectory optimization problems arising from the application of satellite formation flying, and obtained three major results. First, the dissertation proposed an algorithm for finding a ...
A high efficiency ejector refrigeration system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
In a time when efforts to reduce high-grade energy consumption are a necessity, it is useful to develop innovative alternatives to technologies that involve large amounts of power consumption, such as vapor compression ...
An investigative approach to explore optimum assembly process design for annular targets carrying leu foil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Technetium-99m is the most widely used nuclear isotope in the medical field, with nearly 80 to 85% of all diagnostic imaging procedures. The daughter isotope of molybdenum-99 is currently produced using weapons-grade ...
Effect of diet properties on the degradation of cartilage in mandibular symphysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The present study focuses on the nanomechanical characterization of biological materials, in particular the mandibular symphysis fibrocartilage. The ...
Flat-plate oscillating heat pipes and thermal spreading analysis of heat spreaders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Electronic components have and will continue to miniaturize. Therefore, the need for efficient thermal management devices will continue to be a driving ...
Flow-induced micro- and nano-fiber suspensions in short-fiber reinforced composite materials processing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Short-fiber reinforced polymer composites enjoy widespread industrial applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratios and versatile manufacturing processes. The mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of ...
Kalman filter design for real-time estimation of modal parameters and cutting force coefficients for determining the dynamic stability of high-speed low-radial-immersion milling processes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Chatter is a particularly severe and damaging form of tool vibration that can occur in milling processes under certain combinations of spindle speed and axial depth of cut. The ability to predict the onset of chatter in a ...
Design, analysis and dynamic phenomena of MEMS capacitive power harvester
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Unwanted vibrations are all around us in our daily life. These vibrations can effectively be converted into electrical power through capacitive device. Even though the amount of power generated is small ([mu]W), it is still ...
Superharmonic Responses of an Oscillator with Impact
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Superharmonic responses are characteristic of many nonlinear systems undergoing high intensity of excitation. Recent experimental investigation findings ...
Cruise flight optimization of a commercial aircraft with winds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
With high prices for fuel and airfare, companies are looking to minimize operational costs. Reducing aircraft fuel consumption is one strategy companies use to lower costs. During flights, commercial aircraft divide the ...
Flooded two-phase flow dynamics and heat transfer with engineered wettability on microstructured surfaces
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Due to excessive droplet feeding, a period of flooding occurs as part of a typical droplet based thermal management cycle. The conventional superhydrophilic surface, which is designed for thin film evaporation because of ...
Plasmonic Au nanostructures for surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Raman spectroscopy is a spectroscopic technique that provides rich structural information for identifying chemical species but finds limited applications owing to its low sensitivity. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy ...
Robust control design for a proportional valve with backlash compensation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this work, a linear technique is used to study the stability of a nonlinear system. Most of dynamic systems in industrial and fluid power systems ...
Evaluation of using ferrofluid as an interface material for a field-reversible thermal connector
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The electrical functionality of an avionics chassis is limited due to heat dissipation limits. The limits arise due to the fact that components in an avionic computer boxes are packed very compactly, with the components ...