Engineering Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Appraisal Seattle, Renton and Southern Railway Company
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A Method for the Determination of Hypochlorites in Waters
(University of Kansas, 1912-05-15) -
A Rapid and Accurate Method of Determining Phenols
(University of Kansas, 1912) -
Gaseous Decomposition Products of Safety Powders
(University of Kansas, 1912) -
Various Methods of Electrolytic Mitigation
(University of Kansas, 1912) -
Some Reactions Between Phenol and Hexamethyltetramin
(University of Kansas, 1911-05-15) -
Permeability of Concrete
(University of Kansas, 1911-06) -
In What Form is Lime Present in Portland Cement
(University of Kansas, 1910) -
Bank Protection of Yellowstone River, Near Huntley, Montana
(University of Kansas, 1910) -
Jigging
(Univeristy of Kansas, 1908-06)Our thesis work is jigging in general, that is, the construction of a miniature jig in the laboratory, operation of the same, discussion of jigging principles, and a description with drawings of the jig constructed. Most ... -
Estimation of Hourly Solar Loads on the Surfaces of Moving Refrigerated Tractor Trailers Outfitted with Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for Several Routes across the Continental U.S.
(University of Kansas, 2011-08-31)The primary objective of this thesis was to calculate solar loads, wind chill temperatures on the surfaces of moving refrigerated tractor trailers outfitted with phase change materials (PCMs) for several routes across the ... -
Feasibility of Bluetooth Data as a Surrogate Analysis Measure of Traffic
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-08)Background The proliferation of portable electronic devices among consumers has created in recent times new opportunities for traffic data collection. Many of these devices contain short range Bluetooth radios in addition ... -
IN VIVO CONTACT MECHANICS OF THE DISTAL RADIOULNAR JOINT WITH AND WITHOUT SCAPHOLUNATE DISSOCIATION
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-08)The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is a joint of the wrist which allows force transmission and forearm rotation in the upper limb while preserving the stability of the forearm independent of elbow and wrist flexion and ... -
2D Thin-Film Flow of a Non-Newtonian Fluid Between Elastic Boundaries
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-08)This thesis presents a numerical technique to optimize the efficacy of anti-HIV vaginal drug delivery systems known as microbicides. A microbicide is a topical, prophylactic agent that acts as a barrier from transmission ... -
Experimental Evaluation of Surfactant Application to Improve Oil Recovery
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-16)The objective of this research was to identify high performance surfactant formulations and design efficient core floods for a limestone reservoir with high salinity formation brine. Microemulsion phase behavior experiments ... -
Dynamic Particle Rejection on Optical Lenses Using Piezoelectric Elements
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-08)In the present investigation, the potential for removing undesirable particles from optical surfaces remotely has been explored. The primary target for this research is in surveillance cameras, satellite lenses, planetary ... -
Optimum Performance of UHF RFID Tags in Dielectric Environment
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-08)Ultra High Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (UHF RFID) technology has gained prominence in recent years. It is being deployed extensively in supply chain and asset tracking by retailers to better control their ... -
Designing a Planar T-match Antenna to have a 2nd-order Chebyshev Band-Pass Filter Frequency Response for the Purpose of UHF RFID
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-08)Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) uses radio communication to identify physical objects that have transponders attached. Supply chain management is one of the main applications that has pushed the development of these ... -
Conductivity measurements of molten metal oxides and their evaluation in a Direct Carbon Fuel Cell (DCFC)
(University of Kansas, 2011-09-08)ABSTRACT Since Direct Carbon Fuel Cell (DCFC) technology is in a beginning stage, emphasis should be laid on addressing the fundamental aspects. A molten electrolyte is required to facilitate ionic contact between solid ...