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Finite Element Analysis Of Bio-heat Transfer For Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia Application
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
Finite Element solution for the multi-region bio-heat Equation is present to model magnetic fluid hyperthermia. This study solves the Penne's two dimensional bio-heat equation using finite element method and develops the ...
Thermal Stresses Of Composite Beams With Rectangular And Tubular Cross-sections
(Mechanical Engineering, 2008-04-22)
Closed-form analytical solutions for laminated composite beams with tubular and rectangular cross-sections are developed for evaluating the thermal induced stresses. The derivations are based on modified lamination theory ...
Direct Numerical Simulation Of Interaction Of Detonation Wave With Homogeneous Isotropic Turbulence
(Aerospace Engineering, 2009-09-16)
The propagation of a shock or detonation wave through a reactive mixture has been the subject of research for over a century. The basic understanding has been shaped by one-dimensional Euler models, namely, those of ...
Analysis Of Tapered Laminated Composite Tubes Under Tension And Torsion
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)
Closed form expressions for determining the displacement and twisting angle of tapered composite tubes are developed. The analytical expressions are developed based on the modified laminated plate theory which includes the ...
Numerical Simulation Of Magnetohydrodynamics
(Aerospace Engineering, 2008-04-22)
Use of electromagnetic fields has been shown to be an effective way to control the behavior of electrically conducting fluids. Specifically, the modification of the boundary layer profile with electromagnetic fields can ...
Structural Optimization Using Ansys Classic And Radial Basis Function Based Response Surface Models
(Mechanical Engineering, 2009-09-16)
This thesis describes a methodology to develop an effective and simple structural optimization method using Response Surfaces. It also further demonstrates how these Response Surfaces can then be utilized for further Multi ...
Derivation Of The Dynamics Equations For Receiver Aircraft In Aerial Refueling
(Aerospace Engineering, 2008-04-22)
This thesis describes the derivation of a new set of nonlinear, 6--DOF equations of motion of a receiver aircraft undergoing an aerial refueling, including the effect of time-varying mass and inertia properties associated ...
Optimization Of The Tool Path In A Robotic Environment
(Mechanical Engineering, 2007-08-23)
The rising costs and demand coupled with shrinking energy generating resources has triggered the need for optimum use of energy resources, minimizing the overhead costs and maximizing the profits. Robots have been long ...
On-chip Liquid-liquid Extraction And Separation Using Digital Microfluidics
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
In this thesis, on-chip liquid-liquid microextraction and separation using electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) digital microfluidics was demonstrated by considering room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) and DI water as two ...
Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics Of Nanofluids And Nanocoatings
(Mechanical Engineering, 2010-03-03)
This research is a qualitative and quantitative investigation to understand the behaviors of nanofluids and nanocoated surfaces during pool boiling heat transfer. The pool boiling behavior of low concentration nanofluids, ...