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Improvements and Applications of the Methodology for Potential Energy Savings Estimation from Retro-commissioning/Retrofit Measures
(2010-03-24)
This thesis has improved Baltazar's methodology for potential energy savings
estimation from retro-commissioning/retrofits measures. Important improvements and
discussions are made on optimization parameters, limits on ...
Parametric Estimation of Harmonically Related Sinusoids
(2010-04-01)
Mud-pulse telemetry is a method used for measurement-while-drilling (MWD)in the oil industry. The telemetry signals are corrupted by spurious mud pump noise consisting of a large number of harmonically related sinusoids. ...
Surface Properties of Advanced Materials and Their Applications in Ballistics
(2010-07-23)
This thesis research investigates the surface properties and performances of gold
nanoparticles, microarc oxidation coating, and epitaxial nano-twinned copper film. The
research aims to understand the critical behavior of ...
The Amenity Value of Wetlands
(2010-07-14)
Wetlands provide recreation and cultural values including scenic views,
aesthetics, open-spaces, and leisure opportunities to surrounding residents. This study
applies a hedonic approach to estimate the impact of wetland ...
An Effective Implementation of Operational Inventory Management
(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 ...
Heat Transfer in Smooth and Ribbed Rectangular Two-Pass Channels with a Developing Flow Entrance at High Rotation Numbers
(2010-01-16)
Cooling channels with a developing flow entrance condition and aspect ratios of
1:4 and 2:1 were studied. The range of the rotation number and buoyancy parameter for
the selected AR channels was extended. The maximum Ro ...
A Study of Heuristic Approaches for Runway Scheduling for the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport
(2010-01-16)
Recent work in air transit efficiency has increased en-route efficiency to a point that
airport efficiency is the bottleneck. With the expected expansion of air transit it will
become important to get the most out of ...
The Effect of LIFT on Life Effectiveness and Locus of Control
(2010-07-14)
The purpose of this study is to measure the effects of the Leadership Inspiration
Facilitation Team (LIFT) program on the life effectiveness and locus of control of a
group of sixth grade students at Schultz Middle School. ...
A COGNITIVE COMPENSATION MECHANSIM FOR DEFORMABLE ANTENNAS
(2010-07-14)
This thesis presents the design, theory, and measurement of a linearly polarized microstrip patch antenna with a novel substrate-integrated mechanism that can compensate the detuning effects from a physical deformation. ...
Biological and Ecological Aspects of Field Released Fire Ant Decapitating Flies Pseudacteon spp. (Diptera: Phoridae), Parasitoids of Red Imported Fire Ants Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
(2010-01-14)
Multiple Pseudacteon phorid fly species, including P. tricuspis and P. curvatus,
have been released in the southern United States beginning in 1997 and 2003
(respectively) to serve as biological control agents against red ...