Browsing ME Graduate Student Conference Papers by Title
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Effect of aspect ratio and bifurcation angle on single phase flow in branched structure MCHE
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)The introduction of microchannel heat exchangers (MCHE) has revolutionized the cooling technology which has led to miniaturization of devices. MCHEs are highly preferred in many applications because of their characteristic ... -
Effect of cutting temperatures on the hole quality of a carbon-fiber composite
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)The drilling of composites project is aimed at minimizing delamination and reducing the fiber pull out, thereby improving the hole quality. The heat generated during drilling has an adverse effect on the hole quality. So ... -
Effects of carbon nanotubes functionalization and geometrical configurations on mechanical properties of polymeric nanocomposites
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are among the most interesting nanostructures that exist in various geometrical configurations and size. They have demonstrated superior properties such as mechanical, thermal, and electrical which ... -
Effects of plant protein based modifiers on structures and ferroelectric properties of dielectric films
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Plant proteins, as renewable and cost-effective natural resources, have gain increasing interests in non-food applications. In particular, with increasing environmental concerns of petro-polymers, biomass as substitution ... -
Efficiently and economically upgrading abundant natural gas into clean liquid fuel under ambient conditions
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)In US, the production of natural gas is projected to increase by 21% and 50% in 2020 and 2035, respectively, mainly thanks to the recent explosive growth of shale gas exploration. The great abundance and low cost of natural ... -
Electrospun nanocomposite fibers of recycled polystyrene foams: An efficient atmospheric fog water generator
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)The production of various plastic wastes is increasing day by day and has become a growing concern to the serious environmental challenges. This type of waste is rarely resolved by microorganisms; hence, the recycling to ... -
Electrospun nanocomposite membranes incorporated with PVdF/PVP and carbon blacks for supercapacitor applications
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)Supercapacitors are new generation of energy storage devices using high surface area conductive or semiconductive materials. The supercapacitors show a better performance compared to the other chemical storage devices ... -
Enhanced critical heat flux in pool boiling using canopy-capillary evaporator wick
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)A liquid-vapor phase change in pool-boiling offers an efficient cooling mechanism, but a main challenge is the limited Critical Heat Flux (CHF), resulting from the hydrodynamic instabilities near the evaporator. To enhance ... -
Enhanced critical heat flux of flow boiling using post-columnar wick
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)INTRODUCTION: Flow boiling has attracted significant interest due to its capability to dissipate high heat flux encountered in a wide range of industrial applications such as thermal management of electronics, petroleum ... -
Enhancing the energy efficiency of capacitors by using polyethylene oxide/soy protein isolate
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The energy efficiency of the Polyethylene oxide (PEO)/soy protein isolated (SPI) membrane was studied. The different PEO/SPI ratios (10wt% SPI, 30wt% SPI, and 50wt% SPI) are successfully made by denaturing the SPI at a ... -
Enhancing the performance of elastomer actuators through the approach of distributed electrode array with fractal interconnects architecture
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Dielectric elastomer actuators are flexible and stretchable transducers which are known to achieve large displacements at high speeds and require low power for operation with applications in microrobotics, portable ... -
Estimation of driver fatality ratio using computational modeling and objective measures based on vehicle intrusion ratio in head-on collisions
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced a Driver Fatality Ratio (DFR), based on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and General Estimating System (GES) crash Involvement statistics, ... -
Evaluating nanosafety of nanomaterials by in-vitro cytotoxicity tests on fibroblast cells
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)In the recent years, the use of nanomaterials has increased exponentially. In spite of the extensive research in this field, some areas are not completely understood, one of them being nanosafety. Because of their size and ... -
Evaluation of post-weld heat treatments for corrosion protection in 2024 and 7075 aluminum alloys
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Experimental characterizations of non-uniform wick thermal performance
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)Advanced high heat flux thermal management is essential for desired operations and lifetime of various applications including miniaturized electronic devices, conventional power plants, renewable energy conversion systems, ... -
Fabrication and characterization of carbonized polyacrylonitrile nanofibers for composite aircraft and wind turbine manufacturing
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)This study reports the fabrication, and characterization of carbonized polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers for improved surface conductivity of the composites. The PAN nanofibers produced through electrospinning process ... -
Factors affecting heat generation during bone drilling and Implant surgery
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Bone drilling is a complicated process and creates deformations on the hard and soft tissues, as well as surrounding organs during the implant surgery and drilling process. The drills used in surgeries must have sharp ... -
Femtosecond laser Nanotexturing of drug-eluting stents
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Stents have been used for over a decade to treat coronary arteries affected by stenosis, a state where the arteries are narrowed by the deposition of plaque. But studies have found restenosis can hinder its purpose. ... -
A finite element heat transfer model for cryosurgery applications
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Fire retardancy of nanocomposites incorporated with graphene and nanoclay inclusions
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The applications of polymeric materials in many industries show the great importance of these materials. Due to their molecular structure and chemical composition, polymeric materials are highly flammable. This study is ...