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Simulation of fuel system with features for controlling air bubble generated for aircraft application
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In this spill tube project an analytical model of the distribution of pressure of the air trapped in the siphoning tube system, where fuel transfer ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Parametric and nonparametric dynamical system identification using laser-measured velocities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Positive displacement fluid flutter using plate strain energy deflection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
In nature, there exist highly evolved mechanical systems which exploit passive mechanical compliance and material property transients to impart hydraulic actuation and fluid motion. The human heart generates blood flow ...
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 ...
Investigation of the effect of tool materials and process parameters on dry drilling of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
The performance of un-coated and TiAlN-coated carbide tools were investigated when dry drilling Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The investigation had been performed in order to find the best tool material performance when dry drilling ...
Effects of machining system parameters and dynamics on quality of high-speed milling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This dissertation outlines research on studying the effects of machining parameters such that cutting speed, feed rate, axial depth of cut, radial depth of cut and helix angle on system dynamic stability and the surface ...
The Design and analysis of a HA/PLA pedicle screw for spinal fusion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Metallic pedicle screws have been widely used in the orthopaedic field to treat spinal diseases. Although spinal screws have improved over the last few decades, there is still sometimes a need for a second painful surgery ...
The study of hydroxyapatite reinforced polylactic acid composites for orthopedic applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Investigation of flow behavior inside ejector pumps using finite difference technique
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A complete numerical model has been developed to characterize the performance under different flow conditions. Finite Difference-based method was used ...