Dissertation (Ph.D.)-- Worcester Polytechnic Institute. / Keywords: temperature measurement; heat flux maps; Cone Calorimeter; three-dimensional heat conduction; fire growth models; retainer frame; ceramic fiberboard; edge effect; one-dimensional heat conduction; heat flux mapping procedure; infrared camera; specimen preparation; edge frame; one-dimensional heat conduction model; thermal properties. Includes bibliographical references (p.202-204).

Thesis (M.S. in mechanical engineering)--Washington State University, August 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-81).

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xv, 183 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-134).

Thesis (M. S.)--Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. / Dr. David Gerlach, Committee Member ; Dr. Samuel Graham, Committee Member ; Dr. Minami Yoda, Committee Member ; Dr. Yogendra Joshi, Committee Chair.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 191-204). Also available in electronic version.

M.Ing. (Mechanical Engineering) / A reversible ground source heat pump, coupled to a municipality water reticulation system, is investigated as an alternative to conventional air source systems for space heating and cooling. The investigation was executed through the development of analytical models that were used for the design of a ground-coupled reversible heat pump and a conventional, also reversible air source system. The models were verified with experimental measurements. The results of the models and measurements indicate that ground source systems are a cost effective alternative.

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An experiment was designed and carried out on the fundamental, but poorly understood problem of oscillating flow past a single, transverse, circular cylinder. This is an approximation of the flow about a single element in a matrix-type regenerator used in Stirling-cycle engines. The experimental rig was designed and built to allow tests to be carried out for the wide range of fluid flow parameters characteristic of various Stirling engines. The influence of these parameters on convective heat transfer rates was measured so the approximate effects of these same parameters on a Stirling engine regenerator could be determined. The main conclusion from the experiment was that average Nusselt numbers, based on test-cylinder diameter and subject to flow conditions similar to those found in Stirling engine regenerators, were 40 to 80% higher than those predicted by a steady flow correlation, for a given Reynolds number. This may be due to the high levels of turbulence generated near the test-cylinder. A secondary conclusion is that the compression and expansion of the working fluid due to a 90 degree phase angle difference between the motion of the pistons raises convective heat transfer rates from the test-cylinder substantially over the 180 degree phase angle, or "sloshing" motion case. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Mechanical Engineering, Department of / Graduate