This paper describes a high fidelity simulation model for GEROTOR pumps. The simulation approach is based on the coupling of different models: a geometric model used to evaluate the instantaneous volumes and flow areas inside the unit, a lumped parameter fluid dynamic model for the evaluation of the displacing action inside the unit and mechanical models for the evaluation of the internal micro-motions of the rotors axes. This paper particularly details the geometrical approach, which takes into account the actual geometry of the rotors, given as input as CAD files. This model can take into account the actual location of the points of contact between the rotors as well for the actual clearances between the rotors. The potentials of the model are shown by considering a particular GEROTOR design. A specific test set-up was developed within this research for the model validation, and comparisons in terms of steady-state pressure versus flow curves and instantaneous pressure ripples are shown for the reference pump.

In 1910, Paris experienced its biggest flood in the 20th century. In 2010, for the anniversary of this event – supposed to happen every 100 years ! – the flood prediction model that is now used on the Seine basin was tested on its simulation,… and failed to reproduce the observed flood volume. This paper will try to explain, and correct, such disappointing results. Many hypotheses have been tested and based on their results, it has been decided to develop a frost module in order to assess the influence of this phenomenon – that is not taken into account by the lumped hydrological model that is used – on the flood formation. A soil temperature model using air temperature as input data was also designed because soil temperature data were not available in 1910. The addition of the frost module did not, however, bring many improvements to the 1910 flood simulation because frost is a too rare phenomenon on the Seine basin for the module to be correctly calibrated. However, new perspectives are presented to continue the research on this phenomenon.

In this present world there is a huge requirement for high data rates and less powerconsumption in mobile networking. To achieve this one need to build a highly efficientpower amplifiers which is the most power consuming component in transmitterfront end. Most of the power amplifiers are highly efficient at higher output powerlevels and achieving the similar efficiency at average or back-off power levels is challenging.Efficient PA architectures have been proposed in recent decades and onesuch architecture is the Load Modulated Balanced Amplifier (LMBA). All the existingLMBA designs have been implemented using the discrete components and GaNbased PA’s using Transmission Line (TL) for base-station applications which has adisadvantage of larger footprint. The main purpose of this thesis is to implementthe same idea in CMOS by replacing the discrete components with their lumpedcounterparts. In this work cascode amplifiers biased in deep class AB were implementedas the main and control amplifiers of LMBA. The circuit was implementedin TSMC 0.18 μm process. With on-chip inductor losses, for LMBA with controlsource, at 9 dB back-off and at center frequency of 2 GHz, the PAE is 22% with outputpower of 17 dBm and at maximum power of 23 dBm the PAE was close to 32%while PAE was 16% without load modulation. For LMBA with control amplifier, at6 dB back-off, the PAE is 27% compared to 19% for a reference amplifier and withload modulation, maximum power of 25.6 dBm. For DLMBA with inductor lossesat 6 dB OBO, a PAE of 25.3% was achieved compared to 20.2% for a referenceamplifier without load modulation, and load optimized for peak PAE, a absolutePAE improvement of 5.1% or a relative PAE improvement of 25.2%. / I dagens värld finns det stora krav på höga datahastigheter och lägre strömförbrukningi mobilnätverk. För att uppnå detta måste man bygga en mycket effektiveffektförstärkare (power amplifier, PA), som är den komponent i sändaren medhögst strömförbrukning. De flesta PA är mycket effektiva vid högre uteffektnivåermen att uppnå samma effektivitet vid genomsnittliga eller neddragna (back-off) effektnivåerär utmanande. Effektiva PA-arkitekturer har föreslagits under de senastedecennierna och en av de senaste arkitekturen är den last-modulerade balanseradeförstärkaren (Load Modulated Balanced Amplifier, LMBA). Alla befintliga LMBAkonstruktionerhar implementerats med diskreta komponenterna och GaN-baseradePA för basstationer och använder transmissionsledare som upptar stor yta, en nackdel.Huvudsyftet med denna avhandling är att implementera samma idé i CMOSgenom att ersätta de diskreta komponenterna med deras lumpade motsvarigheter.I detta arbete användes kaskodförstärkare, förspända i deep-class AB, som huvudochstyrförstärkare för en LMBA. Kretsen implementerades i TSMC 0.18 m-process.För en LMBA med styrkälla och induktorförluster på chip, 9 dB back-off och vidcenterfrekvensen 2 GHz, uppnåddes 22 % PAE vid 17 dBm uteffekt och 32 % PAEvid den maximala uteffekt på 23 dBm. Utan lastmodulering var PAE 16 %. För enLMBA med kontrollförstärkare och 6 dB back-off, uppnåddes 27 % PAE jämförtmed 19 % för en referensförstärkare, och med lastmodulering en maximal effekt på25,6 dBm. För en DLMBA med induktorförluster uppnåddes vid 6 dB back-off 25,3% PAE jämfört med 20,2 % för en referensförstärkare utan lastmodulering och lastoptimerad för högsta PAE, vilket gör en absolut PAE-förbättring på 5,1 % eller enrelativ PAE-förbättring på 25,2 %.

The work in this thesis is concerned with the generation of Lumped Parameter Models (LPM) for two, slender, torpedo shaped, X-fin craft. This process involves the use of CFD to simulate captive maneuvers that are normally performed using test equipment in the field. These captive maneuvers are refereed to as planar motion mechanisms (PMM), and when simulated through CFD are refereed to as virtual planar motion mechanisms (VPMM). The results from VPMM are used to determine the hydrodynamic derivatives that inform the LPM. There was some inconsistency in the VPMM data based on the frequency and amplitude that the VPMM was run. A brief study was run to look at this effect. Afterwards, Open and closed loop, autopilot assisted, maneuvers are implemented and performed using the LPM model through Simulink. Results of these maneuvers are analyzed for craft stability. Additionally, comparisons of LPM maneuvers to field data are performed. Critiques of the craft stability and effect of the autopilot are made. / Master of Science / The work carried out in this thesis involves the creation of a physics based model of an underwater craft. This physics based model is informed through characteristics determined by running computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The benefit of such a model, is the simplification from CFD to a 6 degree of freedom (6-DOF) lumped parameter model (LPM). These physics models, LPM, are generated for two particular craft of interest. One craft is an existing design used by NUWC (named Tonnetto), while the other design is one generated to be similar in shape and size to the NUWC craft (named Hokie). Computer simulated maneuvers are carried out using these models to asses craft stability and performance. An autopilot is implemented into the models for some of these simulations to see its affects on the crafts performance. Additionally, these simulated maneuvers are compared to field data collected by NUWC.

Empirically based lumped hydrologic models have an extensive track record of use where as physically based, multi-dimensional distributed models are evolving for various engineering applications. Despite the availability of high resolution data, better computational resources and robust numerical methods, the usage of distributed models is still limited. The purpose of this research is to establish the credibility and usability of distributed hydrologic modeling tools of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in order to promote the extended use of distributed models. Two of the USACE models were used as the modeling tools for the study, with Gridded Surface and Subsurface Hydrologic Analysis (GSSHA) representing a distributed and with Hydrologic Engineering Center-Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS) representing a lumped model. Watershed Modeling System (WMS) was used as the pre- and post-processing tool. The credibility of distributed models has been established by validating that the distributed models are efficient in solving complex hydrologic problems. The distributed and lumped models in HEC-HMS were compared. Similarly, the capabilities of GSSHA and lumped models in HEC-HMS in simulating land use change scenario were compared. The results of these studies were published in peer-reviewed journals. Similarly, the usability of the distributed models was studied taking GSSHA-WMS modeling as a test case. Some of the major issues in GSSHA-modeling using WMS interface were investigated and solutions were proposed to solve such issues. Personal experience with GSSHA and feedback from the students in a graduate class (CE531) and from participants in the USACE GSSHA training course were used to identify such roadblocks. The project being partly funded by the USACE Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) and partly by Aquaveo LLC, the research was motivated in improving GSSHA modeling using the WMS interface.

There are several benets of electrohydraulic power steering systems, as compared to hydraulicpower steering systems where the pump is driven directly by the engine of the vehicle. Someof these benets are increased eciency and improved steering performance. The purpose ofthis project is to create a simulation model of the electrohydraulic power steering system inSimulink, excluding the hydraulic circuit. The model should thus consist of the electric motor,the drive electronics, the control system, the hydraulic pump as well as the communication andinterface to the master simulation system in which the model will be used.As a start a mathematical model of the motor is derived. Then the motor controller includingtwo current controllers and a speed controller is developed. The switching signals for the threephase bridge that drives the motor are calculated using space vector modulation. The motordrives a hydraulic pump, which is modeled using data sheet eciency curves. Finally a thermalmodel of the drive is developed. To fulll real time requirements, a lumped parameter approachis chosen. The nal model is exported as a Functional Mock-up Unit, which is a black-boxencapsulation of the complete simulation model.The simulation model is compared to measurement data to conrm its validity. Thesecomparisons shows that the dynamic response of the motor and its controller are close to themeasured values and that the thermal model adequately corresponds to the thermal tests. Thehydraulic pump model varied from measurements more than the other sub-modules. It was,however, seen as acceptable. Overall the system response was satisfactory, but naturally a lotof future improvements and new features could be made to improve the model. / Det finns flera fördelar med elektrohydraulisk servostyrning, där hydraulpumpen drivs av en el-motor, jämfört med hydraulisk servostyrning, där pumpen drivs direkt av fordonets förbränningsmotor. Några av dessa fördelar är ökad effektivitet och förbättrad styrprestanda. Syftet med detta projekt är att skapa en Simulink-modell av ett elektrohydraulisk system för servostyrning, exklusive hydraulkretsen. Modellen ska alltså bestå av delmodeller för elmotorn, drivelektroniken, styrsystemet, hydraulpumpen samt kommunikation med den övergripande simuleringsplattformen.Inledningsvis beskrivs en matematisk modell av elmotorn och efter det utvecklas motorstyrningen, bestående av två strömregulatorer samt en hastighetsregulator. Spänningen från strömregulatorerna uppnås genom space vector-modulation, som beräknar de pulskvoter som krävs för att uppnå denna spänning. Elmotorn driver en pump. Denna pump modelleras med hjälp av data från pumpens datablad. Slutligen modelleras drivelektronikens termiska egenskaper med ett termiskt nätverk. Den slutliga modellen omsluts av en Functional Mock-up Unit somintegreras i den övergripande simuleringsplattformen.

Acoustic resonators, such as the Helmholtz and quarter-wave resonator, can be used to attenuate unwanted noise in an enclosed space. Classical formulations can be used to approximate resonator performance for a given resonator configuration, but may lack sufficient accuracy for some applications. This research aims to improve the analytical characterization of resonators to provide better correlation to experimental results. Using higher-order approximations and proper end corrections, more accuracy can be obtained in calculating the impedance and resonance frequency of a single resonator, which will then carry over into the overall configuration of the model. The impedance of a system of resonators in parallel is also considered, where the effects of acoustic coupling can be observed. Resonators with complex, non-ideal geometries are explored for applications where space is limited. The effects of tapers and toroidal curves are considered using impedance translation methods. These theoretical predictions are found to compare favorably with empirical data. Coupling between an enclosure and resonator system is explored experimentally. The effects of resonator placement, damping, and relative cavity and enclosure volume are considered. These data are used to design and test a resonator system with 10 dB of attenuation over a bandwidth of 10 Hz.

Development of temperature controlled packaging (TCP) systems involves a significant lead-time and cost as a result of the large number of tests that are carried out to understand system performance in different internal and external conditions. This MPhil project aims at solving this problem through the development of a transient spreadsheet based model using lumped system approach that predicts the performance of packaging systems under a wide range of internal configurations and dynamically changing environmental thermal conditions. Experimental tests are conducted with the aim of validating the predictive model. Testing includes monitoring system temperature in a wide range of internal configurations and external thermal environments. A good comparison is seen between experimental and model predicted results; increasing the mass of the chilled phase change material (PCM) in a system reduces the damping in product performance thereby reducing the product fluctuations or amplitude of the product performance curve. Results show that the thermal mathematical model predicts duration to failure within an accuracy of +/- 15% for all conditions considered.

This thesis proposes a method to simulate the dynamics of an autonomous underwater vehicle towing another autonomous underwater vehicle of equivalent size using a marine cable in the vertical and horizontal plane. There is a coupling effect between the two vehicles because the towed vehicle is of equivalent size. This means that the towed vehicle cannot be modeled as just a payload but rather, must incorporate the forces and moments experienced and acting on it. In this work, only AUVs with symmetrical hulls are considered, where the towing AUV is moving at a constant velocity with a set thrust while the towed AUV has no thrust. The rope system is another important component that needs to be modeled correctly because the rope material and type significantly impact the motion of the vehicles. The rope system in this study is modeled using a numerical approach called the lumped mass spring damper method which is easy to understand and computationally inexpensive. The rope model accounts for buoyancy differences in different ropes and permits cable flexibility. This thesis enables us to study the motion of multiple combinations of different ropes and axi-symmetric types of underwater vehicles with any fixed or movable fin configuration. / M.S. / This thesis studies the motion of an autonomous underwater vehicle towing another autonomous underwater vehicle which is a large as it is. The towed vehicle cannot be assumed to be just a mass attached to the towing vehicle. There is an interaction between the two vehicle. The towed vehicle places a force on the towed vehicle and the towed vehicle likewise places a force on the towing vehicle. This interaction needs to be modeled correctly to fully capture the impact of both vehicles and their appendages. Additionally, the rope system poses a huge impact on the two vehicle depending on what type of rope is selected. Multiple factors affect the performance of a rope such as the shape and the elasticity. Some ropes may also be denser due to their material type and are less buoyant than others. These factors are considered in the modeling of the overall system and allows us to study different combinations of ropes and symmetric hulled autonomous underwater vehicles.

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