Browsing Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2013 Spring"
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Ab initio molecular dynamics study of nanoscale heat transfer and energy conversion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In this thesis, ab initio molecular dynamics simulation based on a plane wave/pseudopotential implementation of density functional theory was adopted to investigate nanoscale heat transfer and energy conversions for ... -
Design of a water tower energy storage system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This project is aimed at supporting the Mizzou Advantage strategic initiative in the area of Sustainable Energy. In particular, the project focuses on preparatory studies that will enable us to compete for national funding ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
A magnetic fluid based thermal connector for avionics chassis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The University of Missouri, Columbia, has participated in the DARPA/ONR sponsored RevCon Challenge to demonstrate an innovative field reversible thermal ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Synthesis and application of calcium phosphate fibers/whiskers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Calcium phosphate is the main inorganic constituent of human hard tissues such as bone and teeth. It has been studied extensively and used clinically ...