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Evaluation of Composite Alumina Nanoparticle and Nitrate Eutectic Materials for use in Concentrating Solar Power Plants
(2010-07-14)
The focus of this research was to create and characterize high temperature alumina and
nitrate salt eutectic nanofluids for use in thermal energy storage (TES) systems. The nitrate
eutectic was originally used in the TES ...
Globally Distributed Engineering Teams in Computational Fluid Dynamics and in Product Development
(2010-10-12)
Globally distributed engineering teams are a reality in globally operating companies.
However, research on teams is often done by psychologists, with a focus on general
team building and working processes, and seldom on ...
Analysis of Advanced Actinide-Fueled Energy Systems for Deep Space Propulsion Applications
(2011-02-22)
The present study is focused on evaluating higher actinides beyond uranium that are capable of supporting power and propulsion requirements in robotic deep space and interstellar exploration. The central technology in this ...
Losing Sight of Ourselves: Applying Durkheim. Giddens, Baudrillard and Vaknin to Reality Television
(2011-02-22)
An application of theory to various reality television shows in order to discuss the emergence and encouragement of the false self in our society is the focus of this work. Toddlers and Tiaras, Hoarders and Sister Wives ...
Ultracapacitor Boosted Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle
(2010-01-14)
With the escalating number of vehicles on the road, great concerns are drawn to
the large amount of fossil fuels they use and the detrimental environmental impacts from
their emissions. A lot of research and development ...
Analysis of Brand Recognition Associated with the Texas SuperstarTM and Earth-KindTM Programs in Texas
(2010-10-12)
The environmental horticulture industry, also known as the “Green Industry”, is the second most important sector in the United States’ agricultural economy in terms of economic output and one of the fastest growing segments ...
LIRIOMYZA LEAFMINERS, ASSOCITED PARASITOIDS AND INSECTICIDE EVALUATION IN SOUTH TEXAS
(2010-07-14)
In the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, dipterous leafminers cause damage to
pepper crop by destroying small plants (excessive mining), reduction of yield, and by
vectoring plant diseases. The objectives of the present ...
Climate and the autumnal moth (Epirrita autumnata) at Mountain Birch (Betula pubecens ssp. czerepanovii) Treelines in northern Sweden.
(2010-01-16)
The main objectives of this investigation were to determine the impact of climate
on mountain birch (Betula pubecens ssp. czerepanovii (Orlova)) growth and to develop a
regional chronology of autumnal moth outbreaks. To ...
The Method of Division and Aristotle's Criticism of Platonic Philosophy
(2010-07-14)
This thesis investigates Aristotle's criticism and consequent reformulation of the
Platonic method for formulating definitions called the Method of Division. For both
Plato and Aristotle, the object of division is a natural ...
A Fractal Interpretation of Controlled-Source Helicopter Electromagnetic Survey Data Seco Creek, Edwards Aquifer, TX
(2010-07-14)
The Edwards aquifer lies in the structurally complex Balcones fault zone and supplies
water to the growing city of San Antonio. To ensure that future demands for water are
met, the hydrological and geophysical properties ...