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Resilient engineered systems: the development of an inherent system property
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Protecting modern engineered systems has become increasingly difficult due to their complexity and the difficulty of predicting potential failures. With the added threat of terrorism, the desire to design systems resilient ...
Quantitative transportation risk analysis based on available data/databases: decision support tools for hazardous materials transportation
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Historical evidence has shown that incidents due to hazardous materials (HazMat) releases during transportation can lead to severe consequences. The public and some agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) ...
Thermal decomposition study of hydroxylamine nitrate during storage and handling
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
Hydroxylamine nitrate (HAN), an important agent for the nuclear industry
and the U.S. Army, has been involved in several costly incidents. To prevent similar
incidents, the study of HAN safe storage and handling boundary ...
Development of an advanced nanocalorimetry system for rapid material characterizations
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
The development of a versatile system capable of providing rapid, portable, and
inexpensive detection of explosives and energetic compounds is needed critically to offer
an enhanced level of protection against current and ...
Use of incident databases for cause and consequence analysis and national estimates
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Many incidents have occurred because industries have ignored past incidents or failed to
learn lessons from the past. Incident databases provide an effective option for managing
large amounts of information about the past ...
Measurement of flammability in a closed cylindrical vessel with thermal criteria
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
Accurate flammability limit information is necessary for safe handling of gas and
liquid mixtures, and safe operation of processes using such mixtures. The flammability
limit is the maximum or minimum fuel concentration ...
Development of an Automated Methodology for Calibration of Simplified Air-Side HVAC System Models and Estimation of Potential Savings from Retrofit/Commissioning Measures
(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)
This dissertation provides one methodology to determine potential energy savings
of buildings with limited information. This methodology is based upon the simplified
energy analysis procedure of HVAC systems and the control ...