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A study of chaos in a rotor system supported by ball bearings
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Chaos is a new term coined to describe the ordered randomness that appears in many deterministic nonlinear dynamic systems. Although chaos has some desirable features, it is usually advantageous to control and eliminate ...
The feasibility of Quadrupole Dip Imaging with PMRI: focus on multiple sclerosis
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Magnetic Resonance (MR) techniques provide valuable information for the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and study of many diseases. However, limitations on the sensitivity and specificity warrant the development of new ...
Safety relief valve sizing: comparison of two-phase flow models to empirical data
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The proper sizing of safety relief valves is an important issue in chemical process safety. Many emergency relief scenarios require consideration of two-phase flow conditions. However, two-phase flow involves complex ...
An analysis of the PERL Magnetic Resonance Imaging theory and implementation
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The goal of PERL MRI in its most basic form is single shot imaging without the need to rapidly switch gradients to encode spatial information into the signal. PERL MRI incorporates the application of the PERL field into ...
Nondestructive testing using stress waves: wave propagation in layered media
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The use of stress waves in several civil engineering applications such as nondestructive testing of soil deposits or pavement systems has become extremely popular over the last few years. In all cases, a dynamic impulse ...
Application of micro-heat pipes for the thermal control of semiconductor devices
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
Electronic components produce heat that hinders their performance and reliability. Heat pipes, two-phase heat transfer devices, may be used to effectively cool electronic components. This project focuses on two different ...
Analysis of improvements in system efficiency and safety at highway-railroad-pedestrian grade crossings
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The purpose of this project was to perform micro-simulation analyses on intersections near Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings to determine if controlling mean train speed and train speed variability would improve safety and ...
Methods for identifying cancellous bone specimen location and size for the Reduced Platen Compression Test
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The skeleton functions as a vital part of our everyday existence and acts as a framework for the body to provide movement, resist the forces of gravity, and protect vital organs. Skeletal research studies the effect of ...
Transition-fault test generation
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
After an integrated circuit is manufactured, it must be tested to insure that it is not defective. Specifically, timing defects are becoming increasingly important to detect because of the decreasing process geometries ...
The conversion of corn stover and pig manure to carboxylic acids with the MixAlco process
(Texas A&M University, 2013-02-22)
The MixAlco process, developed by Dr. Mark T. Holtzapple, uses anaerobic fermentation to convert waste biomass into carboxylate salts which can then be manipulated into carboxylic acids, ketones and alcohols. This project ...