Now showing items 50882-50901 of 121630

    • Sualeh Khurshid, FNU (2014-08-14)
      We study the effects of thermal non-equilibrium (TNE) in particular vibrational non-equilibrium, in decaying turbulence using direct numerical simulation (DNS). The exchange mechanism between molecular vibrational and ...
    • Andreatta, Jeremy R. (2010-07-14)
      ?The body of this work spans both fundamental organometallic chemistry and the application of previously studied catalyst systems to produce new polymeric materials. The cone angle of triphenylphosphite was estimated ...
    • Oinuma, Ryoji (Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)
      As the demand for high performance small electronic devices has increased, heat removal from these devices for space use is approaching critical limits. A heat pipe is a promising device to enhance the heat removal performance ...
    • Zhu, Li (Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
      Lignocellulose is a promising and valuable alternative energy source. Native lignocellulosic biomass has limited accessibility to cellulase enzyme due to structural features; therefore, pretreatment is an essential ...
    • Stroh, Carroll G. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1992)
      Machinery users, designers, and analysts are both alarmed and fascinated by the occasional occurrences of contact between a rotating shaft and a stationary part. "Rubs," a common description for such contact, are typically ...
    • Hamdi, Marouen (2016-12-15)
      Scratch behavior on polymeric films was investigated. The effect of film orientation and architecture on scratch resistance was determined. Film orientation was obtained by uniaxial stretching and its architecture was ...
    • Coleman, David Allen (2022-01-07)
      Hummingbird flight is a marvel of the natural world of flight, filled with intricacies and nuances that enable some of the most impressive aerial performances, multi-modal flight capability, and exceptional maneuverability ...
    • Walther, Carolyn Marie (2017-06-22)
      This thesis provides a fundamental understanding of the unsteady aerodynamic phenomena on a cycloidal rotor blade operating at ultra-low Reynolds numbers (Re~18,000) by utilizing a combination of experimental (force and ...
    • Grantham, F.; Stovall, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      There is an increasing number of 2-10 MW cogeneration projects involving retrofits at institutional and industrial installations. This type of project requires that the cogeneration equipment be (a) designed and sized ...
    • Thornton, Edward J.; Armintor, J. Kirk (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2003)
      The conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy has been and continues to be a dominant form of power transmission for industrial purposes. The alternating current (AC) electric induction motor has been an ...
    • Volk, Michael (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2017)
    • Volk, Michael (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
      Are you confused by the variety of pumps? Know how to properly size pumps? Did you know that proper pump selection can reduce maintenance & energy costs? Do you understand what causes cavitation in pumps and how it can ...
    • Ritchey, Phillip (2021-12-01)
      Fundamentals of Cybersecurity is an undergraduate course presented by Dr. Phillip Ritchey. In this collection, material from the 18 modules presented during Summer 2021 are included as part of the National Science Foundation ...
    • Callis, Brandon; Franke, Jake (AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
      Market steers that are carcass oriented (muscular and optimally finished) plus supported with a sound, and correctly balanced skeletal design will be class-winning or top pair candidates. Steers that have problems/faults ...
    • He, Minhui; Cloud, C. Hunter; Byrne, James M.; Vázquez, Jose A. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2016)
      Tutorial 14: Widely used in turbomachinery, the fluid film journal bearing is critical to a machine’s overall reliability level. Their design complexity and application severity continue to increase making it challenging ...
    • He, Minhui; Cloud, Hunter; Byrne, James; Vazquez, Jose (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2015)
      Widely used in turbomachinery, the fluid film journal bearing is critical to a machine’s overall reliability level. Their design complexity and application severity continue to increase making it challenging for the plant ...
    • He, Minhui; Cloud, C. Hunter; Byrne, James M. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2005)
      Widely used in turbomachinery, the fluid film journal bearing is critical to a machine’s overall reliability level. Their design complexity and application severity continue to increase making it challenging for the plant ...
    • He, Minhui; Byrne, James (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
      Widely used in turbomachinery, the fluid film thrust bearing is critical to the overall reliability of a machine. Their design complexity and application severity continue to increase, making it challenging for the plant ...
    • Clapp, Allen M. (Texas A&M University. Gas Turbine Laboratories, 1972)
      A properly designed, installed, operated, and maintained lubrication system is necessary for reliable machine performance. In this paper the principles involved in the operation and maintenance of a system are emphasized. ...
    • Azibert, Henri; Kalfrin, Brian; Bullen, Steven; Huebner, Michael (Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, 2018)
      This short course is designed for all personnel that interacts with mechanical seals such as engineers, users, installers, purchasers, reliability engineers, and other industrial plant functions. It starts with basic ...