Thesis (Ph. D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 156-165). Also available in electronic version. Access restricted to campus users.

Thesis (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-105).

Thesis (M.S.)--Worcester Polytechnic Institute. / Keywords: Actuator placement algorithm; piezoelectric actuators; LQR; Galerkin; supervisory control; active vibration control; FEA; switching policy; dSPACE. Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-64).

Thesis (Ph.D)--Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. / Committee Chair: Lee, Kok-Meng; Committee Member: Bill Singhose; Committee Member: David G. Taylor; Committee Member: Eric Johnson; Committee Member: Nader Sadegh. Part of the SMARTech Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Collection.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 150-153). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007. / Wayne J. Book, Committee Chair ; Nader Sadegh, Committee Member ; Chris Paredis, Committee Member ; Bonnie Heck, Committee Member ; Roger Yang, Committee Member ; Renato D.C.Monteiro, Committee Member.

Thesis (M.S. in electrical engineering)--Washington State University, August 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-77).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-100).

M.Ing. (Mechanical Engineering) / The automotive driveline design engineer is invariably confronted with a limited range of driveline components , the combination of which can result in a design which is far from optimal for vehicle overall performance. Due to the close interaction between the prime mover and the torque converter of an automotive driveline incorporating an automatic transmission , the requirement developed to be able to design or modify a torque converter to attain more optimal prime mover/torque converter interaction. Two torque converters of similar configuration formed the basis of this study. A test bench was developed to verifythe published characteristic of the torque converters under controlled conditions. A computer program was developed to analyse the performance of the specific torque converters. This program is similar to the program developed by Lamprecht [10] , which was further refined by the Buro of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch. A method was established to enable accurate and consistent geometry measurement of torque converters. The analysis program was evaluated by establishing the correlation between the theoretical and published results. Based on the results further refinement was done to the analysis program. A parametric study was done based on the geometry of the larger capacity torque converter. Five components (two impellers, two turbines and a single stator) of alternative design but interchangeable with the standard components, were designed and manufactured, These components were fitted individually and tested on the test bench to establish the correlation between the experimental results and design calculations. Recommendations for further development In the field of hydrodynamic torque converters are made

M.Ing. / Variable liquid resistors are utilised in the rotor circuit, to control mine winders using slipring induction machines. These liquid resistors have a number of disadvantages, therefore a new drive technology is required to replace liquid controllers. A number of machine drives are discussed and a comparative study is made. A 22kW resistively loaded buck chopper in the rotor, is used as a case study. Full design details and procedures are given for the chopper. These designs are verified by simulations and experimental results. A current control was designed and implemented for the buck chopper in the rotor, using a PI controller and pulse width modulation. The 22kW resistively loaded buck chopper operated exceptionally well and it is evident that it could be a viable method for replacing liquid controllers. The oscillation generated in the hoist cables are discussed and a possible counter acting acceleration method of removing these oscillations is described. A rotating oscillation system was designed and constructed for experimental purposes. From the tests undertaken on the experimental system, it was evident that by the implementation of the counter action process, it is possible to remove the oscillations in the hoist ropes.