Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Reservoir simulation of primary production in the Zenith Field, Stafford and Reno Counties in Kansas
(University of Kansas, 1991-08-31)The Zenith Field is a large reservoir with production coming from four formations, namely 1) Misener Limestone, 2) Misener Sandstone, 3) Maquoketa Dolomite, and 4) Viola Limestone. Initial oil in place was estimated to be ... -
A comparison of sixteen classification strategies of rule induction from incomplete data using the MLEM2 algorithm
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)In data mining, rule induction is a process of extracting formal rules from decision tables, where the later are the tabulated observations, which typically consist of few attributes, i.e., independent variables and a ... -
Spectral Properties of Phase Noises and the Impact on the Performance of Optical Interconnects
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The non-ending growth of data traffic resulting from the continuing emergence of Internet applications with high data-rate demands sets huge capacity requirements on optical interconnects and transport networks. This ... -
Determination of Clinical Efficacy of Ultrasound Stimulation on Piezoelectric Composites for Power Generation Applications
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Each year in the United States there are over one million fractures that occur [1]. When a bone breaks, regardless of the severity, it is referred to as a fracture. Individuals suffering from a fracture typically undergo ... -
Evaluating the Proliferation and Pervasiveness of Leaking Sensitive Data in the Secure Shell Protocol and in Internet Protocol Camera Frameworks
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)In George Orwell’s `nineteen eighty-four: A novel', there is fear regarding what “Big Brother”, knows due to the fact that even thoughts could be “heard”. Though we are not quite to this point, it should concern us all in ... -
Geochemical Feasibility of Brine Exchange Between Arbuckle and Lansing-Kansas City Formations as a Produced Water Management Alternative
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The State of Kansas is facing increasing demands on limited available drinking water sources. Reclaiming and reusing wastewaters for water applications able to utilize lower quality water sources could help to extend and ... -
Characterization of MSY Nanodiamonds as a Nanoparticulate Adjuvant for RiVax Vaccine
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Vaccines are weakened or mutated versions of the pathogens that invoke an immune response through controlled and targeted delivery. Live-attenuated and inactivated vaccines invoke an immediate and protective immune response ... -
Development of a Multichannel Wideband Radar Demonstrator
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)With the rise of software defined radios (SDR) and the trend towards integrating more RF components into MMICs the cost and complexity of multichannel radar develop- ment has gone down. High-speed RF data converters have ... -
Interaction of Biomolecules at the Air-Water Interface: Evaluating the Role of Lipid Composition when Interacting with Lung Surfactant Proteins and Engineered Carbon Nanodiamonds
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Lung surfactants (LSs) are a complex mixture of lipids and proteins that are found in the alveolar lining of the lungs. Their primary objective lies in lowering the surface tension of the aqueous layer on which they reside. ... -
Battery Management and Battery Modeling Considerations for Application in a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Transitioning from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) to electric vehicles (EVs) consolidates and relocates emissions, endeavoring to improve air quality, particularly in high traffic urban areas. Unfortunately, ... -
Incorporating CMIP5 Precipitation Projections into IDF Estimates for the Kansas City Area
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)There is building evidence that climate change is causing an intensification of precipitation patterns. Locations around the world can expect to experience more intense precipitation events. Engineers must be able to account ... -
Linking community capital measurements to building damage estimation for community resilience
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Community-level resilience has become an important consideration for city planners, policymakers, and other decision-makers, and therefore, it is increasingly investigated by engineering researchers. The robustness of the ... -
A High Order Overset Flux Reconstruction Method for Dynamic Moving Grids
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Overset meshes have a unique advantage in handling moving boundary problems as remeshing is often unnecessary. Recently, overset Cartesian and strand meshes were used successfully to compute complex flow over rotorcraft. ... -
W-Band FMCW Radar for Range Finding, Static Clutter Suppression & Moving Target Characterization
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Many radar applications today require accurate, real-time, unambiguous measurement of target range and radial velocity. Obstacles that frequently prevent target detection are the presence of noise and backscatter from other ... -
Fighting Fire with Format: Exploiting Autoantigen Delivery to Combat Autoimmunity
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)There is a dire need for next-generation approaches to treating autoimmune disease that can potently inhibit the autoreactive destruction of host tissue while conserving protective immune functions. Antigen-specific ... -
EFFECT OF CRACK-REDUCING TECHNOLOGIES AND SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS ON SETTLEMENT CRACKING OF PLASTIC CONCRETE AND DURABILITY PERFORMANCE OF HARDENED CONCRETE
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)ABSTRACT The effects of crack-reducing technologies and supplementary cementitious materials on plastic settlement cracking and the durability of concrete subjected to freezing and thawing were evaluated. The study of ... -
Modeling of Compression Ignition Engines for Advanced Engine Operation and Alternative Fuels by the Second Law of Thermodynamics
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)With the advent of modern engine control strategies, and particularly electronic common-rail injection, the scope and scale of what is achievable and controllable in compression-ignition engines has exploded quite rapidly ... -
Thermodynamic Consistency of the currently used Beam Mathematical Models and Thermodynamically Consistent New Formulations for Bending of Thermoelastic, and Thermoviscoelastic Beams
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)In order to enhance currently used beam mathematical models in R^2 and R^3 to include mechanisms of dissipation and memory, it is necessary to establish if the mathematical models for these theories can be derived using ... -
Estimating the Effect of Connected and Autonomous vehicles (CAVs) on Capacity and Level of Service at Freeway Merge Segments
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)The aim of the study was to obtain Capacity adjustment factors and Break points which can be utilized for Highway Capacity Manual (HCM6) methodology in obtaining Level of Service for freeways when Connected and Autonomous ... -
Power amplification via compliant layer interdigitation and dielectrophoretic structuring of PZT particle composites
(University of Kansas, 2019-12-31)Nonunion occurs in up to 10% of all fractures, with about 8% of all femoral fractures ending in nonunion, or failed healing with current fixation methods1,2. These failure rates can be caused by factors such as diabetes, ...