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Experimental and theoretical characterization of thermal behavior of large format pouch type lithium-ion battery
(2021-04-20)
Fundamental understanding of the heat generation process of lithium-ion batteries during operations is crucial for securing lifespan and safety by the cost-effective and efficient design of thermal management systems. Heat ...
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Contact Resistance and Reliability of Lateral Contact Type Ohmic MEMS Relays
(2006-12-15)
In this thesis, the reliability of electrostatically actuated ohmic contact type MEMS relays has been investigated. Multi-contact MEMS relays using electrostatic comb-drive actuators have been used in this study. The ...
An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Wave Dynamics
(2026-04-30)
Rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) have combustion chamber geometries that are inherently susceptible to tangential combustion instabilities. Low-amplitude pressure oscillations in the combustion chamber couple ...
Experimental and theoretical investigation of saturated flow boiling of R410A refrigerant and nanoparticle laden lubricant mixtures in a smooth tube.
(2019-07-29)
In air conditioning systems, a small amount of lubricating oil inevitably leaves the compressor and circulates through the other components. This lubricant acts as a contaminant affecting heat transfer and pressure losses ...
Experimental Behavior of Skewed Cast-in-Place Concrete Box Culverts
(2025-04-22)
Cast-in-place reinforced concrete box culverts are widely used for roadway drainage and are the most common type of bridge in many states. The current culvert design methodology is performed in accordance with the AASHTO ...
Experimental Characterization and Compact Modeling of LDMOS Devices at Cryogenic Temperatures: Extensions to the PSPHV Model
(2026-04-30)
This work presents a comprehensive study of the electrical characteristics and compact modeling of Lateral Diffused MOS (LDMOS) transistors over a wide temperature range from approximately 21 K to 390 K. While LDMOS devices ...
Experimental Characterization and Modeling of the Aging Behavior of the Lithium-ion Batteries Considering Kinetic-diffusion Limitation and Graphite-silicon Blended Anode
(2025-08-08)
Fundamental understanding of the electrochemical, thermal and mechanical behaviors of the lithium ion batteries during aging is crucial for securing lifespan and safety by the cost-effective and efficient design of cell ...
Experimental Characterization and Predictive Modeling of 100% Silicon Nanowire Anode Pouch Cells
(2025-08-05)
The need for next-generation energy storage technologies has made silicon a leading prospect for next-generation anode materials in lithium-ion batteries, due to its theoretical capacity nearly ten times that of conventional ...
Experimental Characterization of Battery Performance under Non-Uniform Temperature Gradient
(2023-07-27)
In order to ensure optimal performance of the batteries, a thermal management system (TMS) is suited in electric vehicles for the temperature control. However, due to the non-uniform heat generation of the large format ...
Experimental Characterization of Rotational Stiffness and Moment Capacity in Plain-Embedded Steel H-Pile to Bent Cap Connections
(2026-07-30)
Steel H-pile to concrete bent cap connections relying on plain pile embedment are standard in short-span highway bridges across the United States. Current practice treats these connections as pinned or fixed, yet actual ...
Experimental Characterization of the Temperature Dependence of the Piezoresistive Coefficients of Silicon
(2007-08-15)
In this work, the dependence of the silicon piezoresistive coefficients p11, p12, and p44 on temperature is investigated. Experimental calibration results for the piezoresistive coefficients of silicon as a function of ...
Experimental Evaluation of Concrete Bridge Girders Flexural Strengthened with Near Surface Mounted Titanium Alloy Bars
(2025-12-03)
This research presents findings from a comprehensive study evaluating the feasibility of using Near-Surface-Mounted (NSM) Titanium Alloy Bars (TiAB) to strengthen structurally deficient reinforced concrete (RC) bridges in ...
Experimental Evaluation of Immersion-Cooled Strategies for High-Powered Server Modules
(2012-07-19)
Cooling of server-level high-performance computing equipment is an ongoing challenge. Early approaches, based almost entirely on forced air cooling, resulted in unsustainably high energy usage in the air-conditioning units. ...
An Experimental Evaluation of the Delta Operator in Digital Control
(2010-07-19)
Interest in digital control systems has been on the rise over recent decades with the ever decreasing cost and increasing performance of microprocessors and the academic advancements in control theory. Although there are ...
Experimental Evaluation of the Static Strength and Ductility of Large Diameter Shear Studs in Composite Bridge Construction
(2013-04-19)
A number of bridges in the United States consist of steel girders with concrete decks attached via shear studs which will require replacement in the future. With a growing interest in rapid deck replacement for bridges ...
An Experimental Examination Of Children's Sleep Quality And Improvements Resulting From A Parent Education Intervention
(2007-08-15)
The role of sleep in neurobehavioral functioning has been extensively studied. Empirical evidence has shown that functions of learning, memory, and emotional regulation can be influenced by sleep. A large number of children ...
An Experimental Exploration of Low-Cost Sensor and Vehicle Model Solutions for Precision Ground Vehicle Navigation
(2015-12-08)
This thesis presents the use of a vehicle dynamic model (VDM) in conjunction with standard vehicle safety sensors to assist a low-cost Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and low-cost Global Positioning System (GPS) for fused ...
Experimental Exposure of Naive Alpacas to Different Genotypes of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Isolated from Cattle and Alpacas
(2009-08-03)
Recent outbreaks of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) have involved alpacas and evidence demonstrates that alpacas can contract and propagate the virus. The objective of this research was to compare and characterize ...
An Experimental Investigation and a Multiscale Electro-thermo-mechanical Model of a Flat Pin High Power Electrical Connector
(2011-11-03)
Hybrid and electrical vehicles (HEV) are the next evolutionary step in automobile technology. However, the electrical systems which propel HEVs are fundamentally different from conventional technologies. Therefore, a few ...
Experimental Investigation and Literature Review of Phosphorus Removal in Flow-Through Systems During Various Engineering Applications
(2025-04-29)
The overloading of phosphorus (P) into aquatic environments over the past several decades has triggered widespread water quality deterioration, harmful algal blooms, and eutrophication. Due to their natural abundance, cost ...