• Experimental Characterization of a Novel Integrated Flow Control Method 

  Baqui, Muhammad Niamul (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Flow control methods can be used in many areas of aerodynamics such as separation control, wind turbines, landing gears and micro satellites. Flow separation in the boundary layer is one of the fundamental problems of ...

• Computational Simulation of Droplets Wetting on Micro and Nano Filaments 

  Bedarkar, Amol Anil (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  In this thesis, wetting properties of liquid droplets on micro and nano filaments were explored. First, droplet-on-filament systems were considered, made of liquid droplets and wetting between parallel filaments of ...

• Parametric Investigation of a Dielectric Barrier Dishcarge Plasma Actuator 

  Bejawada, Narender Goud (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  The dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma actuator is considered an effective flow control device in various aerospace applications such as drag control, lift control, and stall control. The DBD plasma actuator has ...

• Impact. of Environmental Conditions on Fiberglass-reinforced Polyurethane Foam Composites 

  Fisk, Aron Mark (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Incorporating reinforcement within a polymer (i.e. composite) can obtain substantial performance increases. However, composites may he susceptible to conditions that could have a significant impact on their performance. ...

• Implementation Of Particle Model Control Approach To A Fixed Axle UGV 

  Gupta, Nikhil (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Robotic vehicles are normally modeled as rigid bodies under general motion, combining translation and rotation motions. While such modeling results in motion controllers that are easy to implement, these controllers are ...

• Performance Prediction Model for a Hybrid PVT System 

  Hasan, Md. Arif (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Photovoltaic cells convert, depending on the cell type, 6-18% of the incoming solar radiation into electricity with a higher percentage converted into heat. The heat in turn affects the cell temperature which has direct ...

• Foaming Kinetics of Closed Cell Rigid Polyurethane Foam 

  Meyer, Kimberly Nicol (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Rigid polyurethane foams have shown promise in several applications as a means to reduce weight without compromising structural properties. Information about the chemical formula of the liquid components, the reaction ...

• Experimental Study of Effects of Leading-Edge Structures on the Dynamic Stall of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Airfoil 

  Zhao, Jiaming (North Dakota State University, 2020)

  Vertical axis wind turbine, developed as one of the main methods to utilize the wind energy, has a promising future; however, the major issue to limit its performance is the uneven loading on the blade during operation. ...

• Development and Characterization of Reactive Extrusion Additive Manufacturing System and Polymer 

  Patton, Dallas (North Dakota State University, 2021)

  Additive manufacturing with polymers can rapidly produce complex geometry and prototypes but does not usually utilize thermoset polymers aside from photocurable polymers. In this study two-part reactive thermoset resin ...

• Numerical Simulation of a Direct Expansion Geothermal Heat Pump Using Carbon Dioxide in a Transcritical Cycle 

  Austin, Brian Thomas (North Dakota State University, 2011)

  Many of the synthetic refrigerants used in heat pump and air conditioning systems are potent greenhouse gases. In light of the increasing concern regarding climate change, there has been an increased interest in natural ...

• Performance Analysis of an Advanced Emission Reduction Technology Engine During Diesel-Hydrogen Dual Fuel Operation 

  Bottelberghe, Bottelberghe (North Dakota State University, 2011)

  The primary objective of this study was to determine the capability of a CAT engine controlled by an advanced combustion emission reduction technology (ACERT) electronic control module to operate in a dual fuel mode. A ...

• A Molecular Dynamics Study of Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites and Graphene Nanoplatelet Polymer Composites 

  Yerramaddu, Suchitra Reddy (North Dakota State University, 2010)

  Carbon nanotubes have been the main focus in science and engineering fields lately for their extraordinary properties. But carbon nanotube fabrication process is very expensive, particularly for reinforcements and ...

• An Experimental Study of Fluid-Structure Interaction in Collapsible Vessels 

  Schmeling, Jennifer (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  The fluid-structure interaction in collapsible thin-walled vessels is an important topic of research to better understand the physical mechanisms behind many physiological processes and diseases. In this work, we established ...

• Regolith Based Polymer Matrix Composites for In-Situ Additive Manufacturing for Long Term Extraterrestrial Missions 

  Matetich, Christopher (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  The completed study investigated Martian regolith simulant composites’ material properties when there was variation in the type of used Martian regolith simulant. Four types of Martian regolith simulant were mixed at varying ...

• Stress-Function Variational Method and Its Applications in the Strength Analysis of Bonded Joints and Hard Coatings 

  Jenson, Robert Allen (North Dakota State University, 2011)

  High concentrations of interfacial stress near the adherend ends are primarily responsible for the debonding failure of bonded joints, such as those structured extensively in civil and structural engineering; aeronautical, ...

• Potential for Industrial Vehicle Electrical Applications 

  Hill, Aaron Glen (North Dakota State University, 2011)

  Synthetic metals are a branch of material science that deals with conducting organic molecules. The quantum mechanics of these materials show that doping can fundamentally change the conduction method and significantly ...

• Influences of Seawater Flows on the Degradation of Organic Coatings Applied on Offshore Wind Turbines 

  Vedadi, Amin (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  The regular protection methods of offshore wind structures consist of the application of two or three layers of epoxy-based coatings with a polyurethane topcoat. The coating systems of offshore wind turbines are mostly ...

• A Numerical Study and Optimization of a Morphing and Pitching Boeing Vertol VR-12 Rotorcraft Airfoil 

  Sprengeler, Thomas (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  The helicopter blade has not undergone any major change in design in recent history, only minor adjustments like swept blade tips, variable twist blade, and application of small gurney flap style trailing edge devices. ...

• An Investigation on Residual Stress Build-Up in Cold Sprayed Metallic Samples: Effect of Stress Relaxation Heat Treatment 

  Shrestha, Deepika (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  Residual stress formation during cold spraying process may result in deteriorative effects on the performance of coating materials. The objective of this investigation is to characterize residual stress built-up in some ...

• Characterization of a Lab-Scale Polymethylmethacrylate and Gaseous Oxygen Hybrid Rocket 

  Dixon, Porter (North Dakota State University, 2022)

  Hybrid rockets are a type of chemical rocket propulsion where the reactants are in different phases. Historically, hybrid rockets have been underutilized in the aerospace industry. However, due to their simple nature, they ...

View more