Browsing College of Engineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2012 Summer"
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Transport of helium and fission product gases in porous/fractured geometry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Measuring and quantifying the transport of helium and fission products in reactor materials is a critical element in the future success of Very High ... -
The thermal-mechanical analysis of targets for the high volume production of molybdenum-99 using a low-enriched uranium metal foil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Molybdenum-99 diagnostic imaging is the most commonly practiced procedure in nuclear medicine today with the majority molybdenum-99 produced with proliferation sensitive HEU. International and domestic efforts to develop ... -
Sensor network for early illness detection in the elderly
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The independent living facilities at TigerPlace allow the elderly to age in place in a homely setting that fosters independence, autonomy, and privacy while providing some level of aid like shared meals, housekeeping, and ... -
Searching objects of interest in large scale data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The research on object detection/tracking and large scale visual search/recognition has recently gained substantial progress and has started to contribute to improving the quality of life worldwide: real-time face detectors ... -
Role of ammonia-oxidizing organisms in nutrient removal and methanogens in greenhouse gas emissions from natural, constructed wetlands and treatment ponds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Ammonia oxidizing organisms play an important role in wetland water purification and nitrogen cycling. However, most treatment ponds or constructed ... -
Revealing the conformation and properties of human genome, protein molecules and protein domain co-occurrence network
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, encodes genetic instructions for the functionalities of organisms. For human beings, 23 pairs of chromosomes, containing DNA strands, form a globule structure in the nucleus. This chromosomal ... -
Prioritization of hospital orders considering cancellation probabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)In a hospital laboratory premature cancellations of the test orders are driving up the laboratory running cost as they result in wasted resources and time. A test order that is cancelled during its processing results in ... -
Predicting macroscale response of unsaturated sands from microscale analysis and simple geotechnical testing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)A large portion, if not the majority, of conditions encountered in geotechnical engineering practice involves unsaturated soil. Practical problems include precipitation-induced slope stability failures, expansive or ... -
PIDEC[alpha] : photon intermediate direct energy conversion using the alpha emitter polonium-210
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This work details the development of two proof-of-concept Photon Intermediate Direct Energy Conversion systems using the α-emitter Po-210 (PIDECα). Ch. I begins with a short history of nuclear battery development and then ... -
Photoconductive switching using wideband semiconductor materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A solid state switch concept based on the photoconductive properties of the aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors ... -
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 ... -
Operational analysis of cross-country trips on rail in Vietnam
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The analysis of current transit conditions is vital for planning and forecasting future transit demand. Previous analyses of Vietnam railways have ... -
Multiscale simulation of impact response between two microrods with different nano-structures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Multiscale simulation is the field of solving physical problems which have important features at multiple scales; it is aimed to calculation of material ... -
Modification of materials for high oxidation resistance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)As a result of high oil prices and the increase effects of greenhouse gases due to the combustion of fossil fuels is necessary to find other sources of energy. Hydrogen has the potential to replace part of the fossil fuel ... -
Modeling and evaluation of EML rail cooling methods through finite element analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Future naval tactical Electromagnetic Launchers (i.e. Railguns) will need to be capable of repeatedly firing six to twelve rounds per minute. Due to the 1 - 6 MA of current flowing through the rails, an intense active ... -
Measuring the relationship between individual and cultural traits (ICT) and safety perceptions in manufacturing : development of a conceptual model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Employee safety has always been one of the most important priorities in 'high-risk' industries such as manufacturing. Recent investigations into some of the major industrial accidents have redirected the focus of safety ... -
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 ... -
Investigation and optimization of a high voltage piezoelectric particle accelerator
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This thesis contains analysis of the piezoelectric effect as a means to produce high voltage. The goal of this analysis is to determine if piezoelectric transformers can be used effectively in compact x-ray source applications. ... -
Improved phosphorus removal in wastewater through combined bacterial and algal treatment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Increasingly strict nutrient regulations propel the need to develop more sustainable methods to remove nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from wastewater. ... -
Impact of metallic nanoparticles on anaerobic digestion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been applied in various consumer products while nano zero valent iron (NZVI) has been proposed for site remediation ...