Browsing by Author "Smith, Donald R."
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Abnormal Vertical Pump Suction Recirculation Problems Due To Pump-System Interaction
Schiavello, Bruno; Smith, Donald R.; Price, Stephen M. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2004)It is well documented that the proper operation of vertical centrifugal pumps is greatly dependent upon the entire pump/piping system, which includes the piping geometry and the system operating conditions. Oftentimes, ... -
Analytical foundations of physical security system assessment
Graves, Gregory Howard (Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)Physical security systems are intended to prevent or mitigate potentially catastrophic loss of property or life. Decisions regarding the selection of one system or configuration of resources over another may be viewed as ... -
Centrifugal Pump Vibration Caused By Supersynchronous Shaft Instability
Smith, Donald R.; Price, Stephen M.; Kunz, Friedrich K. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 1996)Many centrifugal pump vibration problems are due to synchronous phenomena such as vane-pass frequency energy and running speed energy. To address such problems, guidelines have been developed to assist with their identification ... -
A combined serviceability and distress pavement performance model for estimating remaining service life of flexible pavements
Allison, Jack T. (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)A procedure is developed to estimate the remaining service life of flexible pavements based upon predicted ride and distress conditions. These conditions are forecast using equations that involve measurable values of ... -
A computerized model for the selection of materials handling equipment and area placement evaluation (SHAPE)
Hassan, Mohsen Mohamed Darwis (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)This research presents a construction algorithm for solving the facilities design problem which is the joint solution of a plant layout problem and a materials handling equipment selection problem. The emphasis in this ... -
A computerized solution technique for the analysis of generalized, Bayesian, distribution-free reliability networks utilizing pass-fail data from the component level
Shulman, Marc Harry (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1980)A solution technique for the analysis of generalized, distribution-free reliability networks is developed. It is applicable to systems consisting of independent cascade and/or parallel subsystems for which component pass-fail ... -
Design and prototype development of a manufacturing system justification and investment tracking system
Carrasco, Hector Ramon (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)An interactive microcomputer-based system which provides economic analysis support through Life cycle costing for the design, development and implementation of manufacturing systems has been designed and a prototype ... -
Development of a mult-objective strategic management approach to improve decisions for pavement management practices in local agencies
Chang Albitres, Carlos Martin (2009-05-15)Multiple objectives are often used by agencies trying to manage pavement networks. Often alternative investment strategies can accomplish the agencies’ target objectives. If the goal is to achieve the target objectives at ... -
Development of infrastructure asset management software solutions for municipalities in South Africa
von Holdt, Christopher James (2009-05-15)This Record of Study presents the development of infrastructure asset management software solutions for municipalities in South Africa. The study was performed within a multidisciplinary engineering consulting company in ... -
An Effective Implementation of Operational Inventory Management
Sellamuthu, Sivakumar (2010-01-16)This Record of Study describes the Doctor of Engineering (DE) internship experience at the Supply Chain Systems Laboratory (SCSL) at Texas A&M University. The objective of the internship was to design and develop automation ... -
The Effects Of Valve Dynamics On Reciprocating Pump Reliability
Price, Stephen M.; Smith, Donald R.; Tison, James D. (Turbomachinery Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1995)Compared to leading edge technologies such as high speed turbomachinery, reciprocating pumps may appear to be a simple technology: A reciprocating plunger causes liquid to be drawn from a low pressure manifold through the ... -
Electrooptic light modulator with improved response linearity using optical feedback
Bhatranand, Apichai (Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)The use of optical feedback for improving response linearity of electrooptic light modulators has been investigated. The modulator is configured as a straight channel waveguide flanked by electrodes in a lithium niobate ... -
Evaluation and redesign of a company's distribution network
Burgos Fuentes, Sergio Armando (Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)The current Record of Study presents the qualitative and quantitative analysis of a company's network of distribution centers with the purpose of determining the convenience and the feasibility to reconfigure such a network. ... -
MCATT, microcomputer analysis of tow-train systems
Kim, Do Il (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)This dissertation presents a new microcomputer based simulation package for Tow-Train systems analysis. MCATT, a microcomputer based analysis package for Tow-train systems, has been designed and developed to investigate ... -
Multiple objective decision making using goal programming techniques : an interactive microcomputer approach
Sillero Pérez, Juan (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1985)An interactive microcomputer-based system to support multiple objective decision making predicated upon goal programming techniques has been developed. Two major phases constitute this research. In the first phase, performance ... -
An optimization model for strategic supply chain design under stochastic capacity disruptions
Luna Coronado, Jaime (2009-05-15)This Record of Study contains the details of an optimization model developed for Shell Oil Co. This model will be used during the strategic design process of a supply chain for a new technology commercialization. Unlike ... -
A parametric building energy cost optimization tool based on a genetic algorithm
Tan, Xiaowei (Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)This record of study summarizes the work accomplished during the internship at the Energy Systems Laboratory of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station. The internship project was to develop a tool to optimize the building ... -
Performance modeling of automated manufacturing systems with unreliable machines and random processing times
Yuanidis, Petro (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1992)Reliability plays a very important role in the overall performance of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Failure of a single component can easily propagate downtime throughout the entire system, giving rise to inferior ... -
Programmable two-port polarization independent electro-optically tunable wavelength filter in lithium niobate
Ping, Yang (2009-05-15)Programmable two-port polarization independent electro-optically wavelength tunable filters based on asymmetric Mach-Zehnder structure in LiNbO3 substrate have been developed for 1.55 µm application. The operation principle ... -
Pulsation, Vibration, And Noise Issues With Wet and Dry Screw Compressors
Smith, Donald R. (Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2012)Although wet (oil injected) and dry (oil free) screw compressors are widely used in many applications, limited information is available regarding the pulsation, vibration, and noise problems associated with these types of ...