This thesis discusses the development of the interface for a dynamic training simulator for operators of a concentrated solar power plant. Efforts were made to replicate the operator work environment through the use of a ...

As efforts to decarbonize the transportation sector continue, the use of alternative fuels in compression ignition (CI) engines has received increased attention. These fuels often diverge from petroleum-derived fuels in ...

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment’s (DUNE) goal is to measure the oscillation of neutrinos between their three flavor states. The measurement is performed by generating, selecting, and measuring a known flavor of ...

This thesis extends Project Chrono, a multi-physics simulation engine, to create a robotics simulation framework for lunar applications. The work enhances Chrono’s capabilities in three key areas: lunar scene modeling, ...

The central objective of this master’s research is to develop and analyze two types of carbon fiber-reinforced composite structures—Filament Winding and Braided Winding—for the application in hydrogen storage vessels. This ...

This research computationally investigates how geometric camber interacts with the virtual camber induced in cross-flow turbine blades. Most cross-flow turbines use uncambered airfoils, likely due to the symmetries in the ...

Model-based controllers have shown strong performance in a wide range of robotic systems, from relatively simple platforms such as drones and unicycle cars to more complex systems such as quadrupedal and bipedal robots. ...

Nucleate boiling in thin film annular flow is a complex phenomenon utilized in many energy systems and is influenced by a variety of heat transfer mechanisms. While the fundamentals are rooted in the comparatively ...

Thermal energy transport is vital to the performance and reliability of engineered systems. In applications like electronic cooling, energy conversion, and material processing, managing heat transfer is key to maintaining ...

Glycine, the simplest amino acid, has garnered significant interest for its potential in sustainable bio-crystal applications spanning eco-friendly electronics, energy devices, and sensor technologies. Glycine, being a ...