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On the Development and Integration of Pneumatic Extrusion Module and a Methodology to Identify Process Parameters for Additive Manufacturing using Machine Learning
(2018-05-09)Commonly used additive manufacturing platforms have a single extrusion module based on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and their processing software generates G-Codes for this FFF module using defined process parameters. ... -
ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HUMAN THUMB TRACKING DEVICE FOR TELEMANIPULATION
(2018-10-19)The human thumb is the first digit of the hand and influences the grasping capability of the human hand. Based on literature, most sensor gloves available capture the motion of the fingers, however, they lack the ability ... -
On the Enhancement of Thermo-Mechanical and Impact Reliability of Passive and Active Microelectronic Devices
(2016-09-16)Microelectronic devices are an essential part of human life. The idea of Internet of Things (IoT) where all the everyday devices will be connected with each other transmitting information and operating on their own is ... -
On The Near Field Mean Flow Structure Of Transverse Jets Issuing Into A Supersonic Freestream
(Aerospace Engineering, 2008-04-22)The near field mean flow structure of transverse jets issuing from a surface into supersonic crossflow is examined using numerical methods and separation topology. The Navier-Stokes solver Falcon, developed at Lockheed ... -
On-chip Liquid-liquid Extraction And Separation Using Digital Microfluidics
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)In this thesis, on-chip liquid-liquid microextraction and separation using electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) digital microfluidics was demonstrated by considering room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) and DI water as two ... -
Onboard Payload Mass Estimation and Electric Propulsion Modeling for Multicopters with Application in Unmanned Aerial Systems
(2019-05-20)Unmanned vehicles are the future. The aim of the future online retailers, delivery and transportation companies would be air delivery using unmanned aerial vehicles. Multicopters are becoming rapidly famous because they ... -
Onboard Payload Mass Estimation and Electric Propulsion Modeling for Multicopters with Application in Unmanned Aerial Systems
(2019-05-20)Unmanned vehicles are the future. The aim of the future online retailers, delivery and transportation companies would be air delivery using unmanned aerial vehicles. Multicopters are becoming rapidly famous because they ... -
A One Dimensional Dry Friction Microconveyor Platform: Modelling And Analysis Of Micropart Motion Due To Surface Excitation
(Mechanical Engineering, 2014-03-10)Many approaches are used for micropart manipulation ranging from individual pick and place to manipulation through a workcell comprising of arrays of actuators. Existing approaches provide discrete actuation and have ... -
Optimal Aggressive Constrained Trajectory Synthesis and Control for Multi-Copters
(2023-08-04)Multi-copters have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their availability, mobility, agility, and flexibility. They serve as excellent platforms for control experiments and various applications. Their ... -
Optimal Design Of A Parallel Beam System With Elastic Supports To Minimize Flexural Response To Harmonic Loading
Mechanical systems subject to vibration are prevalent across many industries. Harmonic problems can be especially challenging to optimize due to the likelihood that the response will be multi-modal; influenced by system ... -
Optimal Design Of Beams
(Aerospace Engineering, 2014-03-12)Beams are basic structural components that are capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending. Unlike Euler-Bernoulli beams, Timoshenko beams undergo both shear deformation and rotational effects, making it ... -
Optimal Design Variable Considerations In The Use Of Phase Change Materials In Indirect Evaporative Cooling
(Mechanical Engineering, 2014-12)The demand for sustainable, energy efficient and cost effective heating and cooling solutions is exponentially increasing with the rapid advancement of computation and information technology. Use of latent heat storage ... -
Optimal-control Theoretic Methods For Optimization And Regulation Of Distributed Parameter Systems
(Aerospace Engineering, 2009-09-16)Optimal control and optimization of distributed parameter systems are discussed in the context of a common control framework. The adjoint method of optimization and the traditional linear quadratic regulator implementation ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF AIR COOLED PORTION IN A SERVER WITH WATER COOLED MICRO-PROCESSORS
(2016-05-10)A Data center is the heart of our associated world. It is a facility that houses computer systems and related components. According to IDC, because of enormous increment in pattern of IoT (Internet of Things) and distributed ... -
Optimization of Aircraft Tow Steered Composite Wing Structures
(2018-01-03)An efficient methodology for design of aircraft composite wing structures is presented. The developed approach provides a flexible and integrated strategy to leverage advantages of composite material tow steering to achieve ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF BOARD LEVEL RELIABILITY OF MICROELECTRONIC PACKAGES AND MODULES
(2018-08-28)Thermo-mechanical reliability estimation of electronic packages and modules provides an opportunity to predict the function life of semiconductor devices. The problem complexity lies in the fact that there are variety of ... -
Optimization of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) chilled water plant systems
(2017-12-07)Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning accounts for about 60% of the total energy consumed in commercial facilities including office buildings, hospitals, retail stores, warehouses, campuses, manufacturing facilities, ... -
Optimization Of The Tool Path In A Robotic Environment
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)The rising costs and demand coupled with shrinking energy generating resources has triggered the need for optimum use of energy resources, minimizing the overhead costs and maximizing the profits. Robots have been long ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF WATER AND ENERGY USE IN INDIRECT EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM BY CFD
(2016-12-09)Data center cooling is becoming important to maintain environmental condition for ITE- Information technology equipment. Conventional evaporative wet cooling media lowers the temperature of the dry bulb temperature of ... -
OPTIMUM DESIGN OF SHIMMED FOIL BEARING CONSIDERING ROTORDYNAMIC STABILITY
(2020-08-10)Air foil bearing technology has made substantial development in the past years and has found its applications in high speed turbomachinery. Yet the rotordynamic instability has still been a persisting issue in the single ...