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ContributorsNaguib, Sameer (Author) / Bhate, Dhruv (Thesis director) / Dahm, Werner (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2022-12
ContributorsNaguib, Sameer (Author) / Bhate, Dhruv (Thesis director) / Dahm, Werner (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2022-12
ContributorsDodova, Madlen (Author) / Soares, Rebecca (Thesis director) / Fontinha de Alcantara, Christiane (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
ContributorsDodova, Madlen (Author) / Soares, Rebecca (Thesis director) / Fontinha de Alcantara, Christiane (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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"Tea and Cake with Friends" is a heartwarming children's storybook inspired by the late Anthony Bourdain, a celebrated chef and storyteller who believed in the power of food to unite people from diverse backgrounds. Drawing upon Bourdain's philosophy that sharing a meal creates bonds and celebrates cultural diversity, this enchanting tale invites young readers on a culinary journey filled with friendship, acceptance, and joy. Set in a whimsical world inhabited by charming animal characters, the story unfolds as a group of friends gathers for a delightful tea party. Each character brings a unique dish to share, showcasing the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions from their respective cultures. From savory scones to sweet pastries, the table overflows with delectable treats that reflect the diversity of the animal kingdom. As the friends come together to enjoy their feast, they discover the beauty in embracing each other's differences and celebrating what makes them special. Through heartfelt conversations and laughter-filled moments, they forge deep bonds of friendship that transcend language barriers and cultural boundaries. Illustrated with vibrant and engaging artwork, "Tea and Cake with Friends" celebrates the joy of togetherness and the magic of sharing a meal with loved ones. With its uplifting message of acceptance and unity, this enchanting story encourages children to embrace diversity, cherish their friendships, and savor the simple pleasures of life.
ContributorsDodova, Madlen (Author) / Soares, Rebecca (Thesis director) / Fontinha de Alcantara, Christiane (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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With the growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry for metal components, there is an
economic pressure for improved AM processes to overcome the shortcomings of current AM technologies (i.e., limited deposition rates, surface roughness, etc.). Unfortunately, the development of these processes can be time and capital-intensive due to the large number of input parameters and the sensitivity of the process’s outputs to said inputs. There consequently has been a strong push to develop computational design tools (such
as CFD models) which can decrease the time and cost of AM technology developments. However, many of the developments that have been made to simulate AM through CFD have done so on custom CFD packages (as opposed to commercially available packages), which increases the barrier to entry of employing computational design tools. For that reason, this paper has demonstrated a method for simulating fused deposition modeling using a commercially available CFD package (Fluent). The results from this implementation are qualitatively promising when compared to samples produced by existing metal AM
processes, however additional work is needed to validate the model more rigorously and to reduce the computational cost. Finally, the developed model was used to perform a parameter sweep, thereby demonstrating a use case of the tool to help in parameter optimization.
ContributorsWeissman, Eric (Author) / Huang, Huei-Ping (Thesis director) / Clarke, Amanda (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School for Engineering of Matter,Transport & Enrgy (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
DescriptionAcademic interests combined into a speculative science fiction novel. Concepts from American Sign Language, mechanical engineering, and journalism studies were all utilized during development of the novel.
ContributorsGraziano, River (Author) / Irish, Jennifer (Thesis director) / Bell, Matt (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The purpose of this paper is to establish the rules governing current combat robotics and showcase an idea on how to create a more powerful robot. The robot would use its weapon to spin the rest of its body while having the weapon's gyro forces lift the entire robot and move it a set distance while spinning. Performing both of these actions simultaneously would create a more powerful robot through the use of a more destructive weapon system. Many initial tests were conducted to verify that the electronics and code worked and that the wheels could withstand the significant gyro forces when spinning. Multiple prototype chassis were designed and optimized to better handle the shape and the electronics went through several revisions so that they could be packaged in a cleaner and more space efficient way. A final prototype was designed with the knowledge from the initial tests which was then manufactured and tested to verify that the weapon could rotate the entire robot.
ContributorsWelsh, Kyle (Author) / Andersen, Erik (Thesis director) / Yekani Fard, Masoud (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor) / School for Engineering of Matter,Transport & Enrgy (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The Tesla valve, originating from Nikola Tesla's "valvular conduit" patent in 1920, offers a unique solution to fluid control challenges by enabling unidirectional flow while impeding reverse flow. With applications ranging from fluid pumps to high-power engines, Tesla's design functions as a fluidic diode, inducing pressure drops across the valve to define its efficiency through diodicity. Through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using ANSYS Fluent, the impact of removing the bifurcated section on Tesla valve efficiency is explored. The T45-R, D-Valve, and GMF Valve designs are analyzed across a range of Reynolds numbers (Re). Results show that while the absence of bifurcation can lead to higher diodicity values due to increased flow divergence and vortex formation, efficiency varies depending on flow conditions. The T45-R valve exhibits linear diodicity increase with Reynolds number, plateauing at higher values due to reduced fluid inertia influence. Conversely, the D-Valve with bifurcation excels at lower Re values, while the non-bifurcated version proves more efficient at higher Re values. The GMF Valve with bifurcation demonstrates efficiency at lower Re values but decreases in effectiveness as Re rises, with the non-bifurcated version showing lower efficiency overall. Overall, this research provides insights into the fundamental physics and design considerations of Tesla valves, offering guidance for optimizing fluid control applications across diverse industries. The study underscores the importance of considering geometric variations and flow conditions when designing Tesla valves for specific applications, highlighting the intricate relationship between valve geometry, flow dynamics, and efficiency.
ContributorsWiley, Sean (Author) / Huang, Huei-Ping (Thesis director) / Kim, Jeonglae (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This project involved research into solar thermal and geothermal energy generation as possible solutions to the growing U.S. energy crisis. Background research into this topic revealed the effects of climate and environmental impacts as major variables in determining optimal states. Delving into thermodynamic engineering analyses, the main deliverables of this research were mathematical models to analyze plant efficiency improvements in order to optimize the cost of operating solar thermal and geothermal power plants. The project concludes with possible future research areas relating to this field.
ContributorsRattner, Andrew (Author) / Beyer, Luke (Co-author) / Kwon, Beomjin (Thesis director) / Wilbur, Joshua (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05