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An Empirically- and Theoretically-based Model of the Market for Pollination Services
(2016-12-05)
Motivated by increasing threats to pollinator health and the resultant impacts on pollination fees, this thesis models the market for pollination and honey production using the most complete economic model of the joint ...
Optimal Demand Response Schemes for Renewable Integration using Thermal Inertial Loads
(2016-07-22)
We consider a smart microgrid environment where renewable power sources like wind generators are available to service the thermal inertial load along with conventional non-renewable energy sources. The flexibility in power ...
Optimization of Pseudo Functional Path Delay Test Through Embedded Memories
(2016-05-09)
Traditional automatic test pattern generation achieves high coverage of logic faults in integrated circuits. Automatic test of embedded memory arrays uses built-in self-test. Testing the memories and logic separately does ...
QR Decomposition Framework for Efficient Implementation of Linear Support Vector Machines Using Dual Ascent
(2016-07-20)
Support Vector Machines (SVMs) is a popular method to solve standard machine learning tasks like classification, regression or clustering. There are many algorithms to solve the linear SVM classification problem. However, ...
Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Standardized Cubesat
(2016-05-06)
Cubesats are tiny space exploration vessels with a lower cost than most satellites in history. Rapidly, studies are taking place on this technology to the degree that published papers on cubesats seem to have doubled between ...
An Iterative Optimization Method Using Genetic Algorithms and Gaussian Process Based Regression in Nuclear Reactor Design Applications
(2016-12-08)
The optimization of a complex system involves the determination of optimum values for a set of design parameters. The optimization search happens in order to meet a specific set of objectives concerning the quantities of ...
A Systems Framework for Shale Gas Monetization
(2016-05-03)
The aim of this study is to provide a systems perspective on shale gas monetization to fuels and chemicals. The properties of shale reservoirs and shale gas production processes will be discussed briefly before focusing ...
Generating Optimized Cutting Layouts of Drywall Panels Using Building Information Modeling
(2016-05-05)
The construction industry generates a substantial amount of solid waste. Cutting building materials into smaller pieces to fit the design is one of the sources of waste in new construction. This type of waste is known as ...
A Systematic Approach to Coupling Energy with Carbon Integration to Reduce Carbon Footprint from Industrial Parks
(2016-04-13)
The depletion of natural resources and the increase in greenhouse gases emissions, which constitute mainly from carbon dioxide, has led many policymakers to issue policies to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption. ...
Bioinspired Material Design: Modeling and Optimization of Nacre-like Materials
(2016-11-08)
Nacre is an inner layer of seashells that is a tough yet stiff natural composite composed of microscopic mineral polygonal tablets bonded by a tough biopolymer. This type of structure is called staggered structure and it ...