• Heat Transfer Enhancement of Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage Systems 

    Weaver, Ryan (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
    In recent studies, the energy storage capability of phase change materials (PCMs) in thermal energy storage systems, such as in the case of solar water heaters has attracted many attentions; however, PCMs may not be fully ...
  • Modeling Pressurized Stairwells with Open Doors 

    Chrisman, Mark Patrick (University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
    Stairwells are essential to occupant exiting from tall (high-rise) buildings. In order to maintain tenable environments in the stairwells, modeling building and fire codes allow the use of a stair pressurization system ...