ME Theses and Dissertations
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Nanoscale reinforced laminated nanocomposite materials systems for high-performance structural applications
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)Polymer-based laminated composite materials are widely used in many industries due to their superior mechanical properties. The main disadvantage of using composites is their delamination failure that occurs due to poor ... -
Numerical and experimental investigation of Nylon66 (PA66) reinforced recycled carbon fiber composites and aluminum foam for application in vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection per various FMVSS regulations
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)In the past decade, there has been an increase in the usage of advanced composite structures and metal foam filler materials for a wide range of applications in the automotive industry, primarily due to their correct ... -
Reduction of household energy consumption with innovative energy storage in building structure
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)By reducing the energy requirements for cooling and heating, thermal energy storage (TES) with phase change materials (PCMs) offers a lot of promise to provide thermal comfort in buildings. Because of its latent heat ... -
Influence of motorcycle crash bars on the injury biomechanics of a rider
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)A major proportion of motorcycle rider casualties is caused due to crashes against barriers or other automobiles such as cars, trucks, etc. The injury and fatality rates are higher in Asian countries as they are used as ... -
Experimental and numerical approaches for building thermal load analysis for PV-integrated buildings
(Wichita State University, 2022-12)Due to climate change, population growth, carbon emissions, and many other reasons, solutions must be found for a sustainable future. The building sector is the world's largest energy consumer; buildings consume 41% of the ... -
Fiber reinforced carbon-carbon composites for enhanced fire retardancy and electrical and thermal conductivities
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)The aim of this study is to manufacture carbon-carbon composites in desired shapes (2D or 3D) for lightning strike, EMI shielding, and other high temperature and space applications. Carbon - carbon composites are being ... -
Salt hydrates as phase change materials for photovoltaics thermal management
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)As of late, phase change materials (PCMs) are acquiring much attention for the overall enhancement of PV systems' performance efficiency, because of their extraordinary property in temperature management. Many researchers ... -
Investigation on the electroreduction of nitrate in alkaline media for value-added products
(Wichita State University, 2022-07)As a harmful chemical, nitrate has been increasingly found in agricultural runoff and industrial wastes. The pollution of nitrate is directly responsible for rampant eutrophication in natural waters as well as other ... -
Description of snap-through instability in curved beams for millimeter scale actuation
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)In microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), engineers must accurately predict the nonlinear response of thin post-buckling beams, especially the nonlinear transverse stiffness. The bistability of post-buckling beams can ... -
Design and synthesis of bismuth sulfide and exploration of it’s application as a photo-electrode material in third generation solar cells
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)Since energy production for day to day use is moving towards renewable energy sources as these sources become more economically viable, while being less polluting to operate. Solar energy has become one of the major ... -
Feasibility of a geothermal assisted air conditioning system without a refrigerant
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)In this thesis we studied the feasibility of an alternative method of air conditioning using only the constant ground temperature and without the use of any refrigerants. In place of refrigerants, we use ethylene glycol ... -
Additive manufacturing of functionally-graded copper/aluminum wick structures by hot-pressing for enhanced thermal performance
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)Two-phase passive cooling systems such as heat pipes and vapor chambers (also known as flat heat pipes) are widely used for its reliable high heat flux cooling capacity and its ability to transfer heat over large distances ... -
Design and analysis of compliant electrostatic actuators for robotics
(Wichita State University, 2022-05)In this work, two different types of electrostatic actuators (dielectric elastomer actuator and curved electrode actuator) are designed and analyzed. Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) are a type of electrostatic actuators ... -
Drone strike analysis on windshield of a helicopter using finite element method
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Mid-air collisions of manned rotorcrafts with Unmanned Arial Systems (UASs) or drones, are a major risk to helicopters as they may result in significant loss of human life, injuries, and property damages. The current ... -
Dynamics of rear-seat car occupants in regulatory full-width, offset, and proposed oblique-offset rear-end collisions
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Even though rear-end crashes are third among various collision types, occupant injuries from these incidents contribute for around one-third of all collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ... -
Heating performance impact on a mechanical packaged heat pump using all aluminum indoor heat exchanger and reduced copper outdoor heat exchanger
(Wichita State University, 2021-07)The core objective of this study was to analyze the effect of aluminum tube with an improved fin design in a mechanical package heat pump, determine the efficiency of the heat pump, and to take a pragmatic look at the ... -
Design and manufacturing of hemoglobin-based multifunctional nanofibers for improved carbon monoxide absorption
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)This study aimed to design and manufacture membranes that can filter and absorb carboxyhemoglobin and carbon monoxide for the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning. The electrospinning process was used to obtain the ... -
Fast and affordable detection of PKU metabolic disorder using iron (III) chloride-based solutions and porous PCL biosensor
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inborn error of metabolism and affects both kids and adults. PKU occurs due to the buildup of phenylalanine in the human body. If PKU is not detected and treated in its early stages, it ... -
Side impact evaluation with high performance polymers and improved design of impact beam as per FMVSS-214 regulations
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)This study describes the development of a new side-impact beam design with high-performance polymer/plastic materials. The new designs are analyzed and contrasted with the original side impact beam made from conventional ... -
Electrohydrodynamics of stationary mesoscale droplets for applications in fluid properties measurement and lab-on-chip devices
(Wichita State University, 2021-12)Current fluid properties testing methods are bulky and property specific. They can be improved by implementing an all-in-one integrated lab on a chip device, that employs the principles of electrohydrodynamics. Current ...
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