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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 ...
Oscillating heat pipes : study of their oscillating motion using neutron imaging and application
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Neutron imaging produces unique images of objects making it a useful nondestructive technique with various applications in science and industry. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wireless signal acquisition and processing techniques for horse lameness detection and evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The Equine Lameness Locator(R) (ELL) is a newly developed system that provides a robust and objective method to detect and evaluate equine lameness. To achieve objective lameness evaluation, the system analyzes a horse's ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A method of frequency domain error modeling to predict the probability of stability and performance of dynamic systems with parametric uncertainty
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this work a method is developed for modeling frequency domain error in dynamic systems with parametric uncertainty. Within any mass-manufactured ...
Factors affecting oscillating motion and heat transfer in an oscillating heat pipe
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] As demand has grown for thermal management solutions, interest in passive heat transfer devices such as heat pipes has grown as well. In particular, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Two-phase flow over flooded micro-pillar structures with engineered wettability
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Flooding caused by excessive droplet feeding on heat dissipation areas periodically occurs for droplet-based thermal management. The conventional highly wettable texture of target surfaces, which is designed for thin film ...
A comprehensive model for energy transport and ablation of metal films induced by ultrashort pulsed lasers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
A comprehensive laser material ablation model was developed to describe energy transport, ultrafast phase changes, and material ablation of metal films irradiated by ultrashort laser pulses. The two optical models were ...
New tool design for measuring tool displacement in milling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Monitoring tool displacement during a milling process allows the operator to identify when there is relative movement between the cutting tool and the workpiece. When the relative movement between the cutting tool and the ...
Molecular dynamics simulation of evaporation and explosive boiling over nanostructured surfaces
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Evaporation and boiling is important for many processes including removal of CO2 from the anode of methanol fuel cells, electronic cooling and various ...
Finite element analysis of patient specific sacroiliac joint
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Micro-scale heat transfer simulation on water with molecular dynamics and hybrid approachMicro-scale heat transfer simulation on water with molecular dynamics and hybrid approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Water is most widely existing liquid in the earth; beyond all question, it takes a very important role in human daily life and many applications in industrial field. The heat transfer phenomena have drawn a great attention ...
The study and development of calcium phosphate bone cement and hydroxy apatite nanofibers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
In order to have better understanding of the influence of the raw materials of calcium phosphate cements (CPCs), including both powder and liquid, on the properties of the of CPCs and eventually develop a way to better ...
Modeling, simulation, and stability of a hydraulic load-sensing pump system with investigation of a hard nonlinearity in the pump displacement control system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Certain types of Load-Sensing (LS) pumps utilize a hydro-mechanical control system designed to regulate the pressure difference, or margin pressure, between the inlet and outlet of a flow control valve. With a constant ...