1. Investigating Geometrical Configurations of a Hobby-Scale Pulsejet Engine for Maximum Thrust Efficiency Open Access Author: Beers, Benjamin Ray Title: Investigating Geometrical Configurations of a Hobby-Scale Pulsejet Engine for Maximum Thrust Efficiency Area of Honors: Interdisciplinary in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Science Keywords: PulsejetaspiratingsustainingCOMSOLMultiphysicsdeflagrativecombustionwave diagramvalve headreed valve File: Download Beers_Ben_Interdisc_SHC_Thesis_2010-2011.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Michael Matthew Micci, Thesis SupervisorMichael Matthew Micci, Thesis SupervisorChristine Masters, Thesis Honors AdvisorRobert Graham Melton, Thesis Honors AdvisorJudith A Todd Copley, Faculty ReaderDr. George A Lesieutre, Faculty Reader
2. INVESTIGATION OF THE CETANE RESPONSE OF DIESEL BLENDED WITH BUTANOL Open Access Author: Kane, Drew William Title: INVESTIGATION OF THE CETANE RESPONSE OF DIESEL BLENDED WITH BUTANOL Area of Honors: Elective Area of Honors - Energy and Mineral Engineering Keywords: IQTcetanebutanoldieselcombustion File: Download Drew_W_Kane_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Andre Louis Boehman, Thesis SupervisorAndre Louis Boehman, Thesis SupervisorDr. Yaw Yeboah, Thesis Honors Advisor
3. The Effect of Added Carbon Dioxide on the Relationship between Chemiluminescence and Flame Heat Release in Premixed Natural Gas Combustion Systems Open Access Author: Mulvaney, Kathleen Mara Title: The Effect of Added Carbon Dioxide on the Relationship between Chemiluminescence and Flame Heat Release in Premixed Natural Gas Combustion Systems Area of Honors: Engineering Science Keywords: combustionnatural gaschemiluminescencestationary gas turbinesexhaust gas recirculationlaminar premixed combustion File: Download mulvaney_senior_thesis_FINAL.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Domenic Adam Santavicca, Thesis SupervisorBarbara A. Shaw, Thesis Honors AdvisorJudith A Todd Copley, Faculty Reader
4. Investigation of Pulsejet Geometry for Maximum Thrust Efficiency Open Access Author: Chaves, Andrew David Title: Investigation of Pulsejet Geometry for Maximum Thrust Efficiency Area of Honors: Aerospace Engineering Keywords: pulsejetthrust efficiencyCOMSOLMultiphysicscombustion File: Download Chaves_Andrew_investigationofpulsejetgeometry.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Michael Matthew Micci, Thesis SupervisorDennis K Mclaughlin, Thesis Honors AdvisorDr. George A Lesieutre, Faculty Reader
5. CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPINGING DIESEL SPRAYS WITH A REDUCED-ORDER MODEL AND GAS JET EXPERIMENTS Open Access Author: Ruth, Daniel Johnson Title: CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPINGING DIESEL SPRAYS WITH A REDUCED-ORDER MODEL AND GAS JET EXPERIMENTS Area of Honors: Mechanical Engineering Keywords: combustiondieselspraysimpingementmixinggas jets File: Download Ruth_Daniel_thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Jacqueline Antonia O'connor, Thesis Supervisor
6. The Onset of Vortex Breakdown in Swirling, Turbulent Jets Open Access Author: Clees, Sean Michael Title: The Onset of Vortex Breakdown in Swirling, Turbulent Jets Area of Honors: Mechanical Engineering Keywords: vortexbreakdownturbulentswirlingjetswirlunsteadyDMDdynamicmodedecompositioncombustionfluidmechanicsturbinePVC File: Download Clees_Thesis180409.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jacqueline Antonia O'Connor, Thesis SupervisorDr. Jacqueline Antonia O'Connor, Thesis Honors AdvisorRui Ni, Faculty Reader
7. CHARACTERIZATION OF COMBUSTION INSTABILITY IN A MODIFIED RIJKE TUBE FOR OPTIMAL EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Open Access Author: Dillen, Evan Jay Title: CHARACTERIZATION OF COMBUSTION INSTABILITY IN A MODIFIED RIJKE TUBE FOR OPTIMAL EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Area of Honors: Mechanical Engineering Keywords: combustioninstabilityRijke tubeOptimal experimentparameter estimation File: Download Dillen_Evan_CombustionInstabilityRijkeTubeCharacterization.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Jacqueline Antonia O'Connor, Thesis SupervisorDr. Hosam Kadry Fathy, Thesis Honors Advisor