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Finite Element Analysis Of Bio-heat Transfer For Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia Application
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
Finite Element solution for the multi-region bio-heat Equation is present to model magnetic fluid hyperthermia. This study solves the Penne's two dimensional bio-heat equation using finite element method and develops the ...
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 ...
Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics Of Nanofluids And Nanocoatings
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
This research is a qualitative and quantitative investigation to understand the behaviors of nanofluids and nanocoated surfaces during pool boiling heat transfer. The pool boiling behavior of low concentration nanofluids, ...
Improving Receiver Station-keeping In Aerial Refueling By Formulating Tanker Motion As Disturbance
(Aerospace Engineering, 2010-03-03)
During aerial refueling operations, the receiver aircraft should hold position within a “refueling box” to maintain the boom-receptacle connection while the tanker aircraft flies in a racetrack maneuver. Prior research ...
Modeling And Simulation Of The Flight Dynamics Of Morphing Wing Aircraft
(Aerospace Engineering, 2010-03-03)
Aircraft with variable wing geometry (morphable wings) are of considerable interest, not only for mission-specific optimization, but for enhanced maneuverability as well. In the nascent field of mini- or micro-Unmanned ...
Topology Optimization Using Hyper Radial Basis Function Network
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
Topology optimization has been conventionally used in automobile and aerospace industries to produce lightweight structures for minimum compliance or maximum fundamental frequency. Today, topology optimization finds ...
Effect Of Friction On The Zel'dovich Von Neumann Doring To Chapman Jouguet Transition
(Aerospace Engineering, 2010-11-01)
Detonation theory proposes Chapman-Jouguet state of equilibrium due to the sonic speed of the products relative to the wave. Experimental observations however indicated the existence of a sub-Chapman-Jouguet state. The ...
Multi Objective Optimization Of Graphite Heat Spreader For Portable Systems Application
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
The advancement made in portable electronic systems has primarily been due to miniaturization of electronic systems. This in turn leads to an increase in power density which leads to higher temperatures and formation of ...
Effect Of Structural Design Parameters On Wafer Level CSP Ball Shear Strength And Their Influence On Accelerated Thermal Cycling Reliability
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-07-19)
Wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP) is one of the most popular packages due to its size and cost advantages. It is expected that the usage of WLCSP in microelectronics and MEMS industry combined is going to cross 16000 ...
Analysis Of Data Center Cooling Strategies And The Impact Of The Dynamic Thermal Management On The Data Center Efficiency
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
The power trend for Server systems continues to grow thereby making thermal management of Data centers a very challenging task. Although various configurations exist, the raised floor plenum with Computer Room Air Conditioners ...