Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 1997

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-98). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 196-197). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1966. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1962. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 99-100).

Thesis (MScIng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / Bibliography. Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006. / Prasad, J.V.R., Committee Chair ; Neumeier, Yedidia, Committee Member ; Seitzman, Jerry, Committee Member ; Sankar, Lakshmi, Committee Member ; Wadia, Aspi, Committee Member.

Air compressor systems are inefficient energy transfer devices even under the best of conditions, at full load. When only part load is required, efficiency drops further. This thesis attempts to improve part load efficiency of twin rotor screw air compressors in three ways. First, a guidebook was written to help educate compressor users and purchasers about the significance of part load efficiency and to aid in selecting the most efficient controls for a given application. Second, a spreadsheet-based model was developed to analyze the performance of cycling control strategies by performing a detailed simulation of one complete compressor cycle. Model calculations demonstrated that cycling losses can significantly increase average power as cycle time decreases, and that low-unload controls may be more efficient at low loads than is traditionally assumed. Third, a microprocessor-based controller was designed and built to enhance part load performance of combined modulating and unloading type control systems. The "smart" controller is presented in this thesis. Case study results showed energy savings of 4% to 32% over conventional controllers. / Graduation date: 1993

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Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, Sept. 2004. / Thesis Advisor(s): Raymond Shreeve. Includes bibliographical references (p. 53). Also available online.