Thesis (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009. / Thesis Advisor(s): Sinibaldi, Jose O. ; Milsaps, Knox T. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 26, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Laminar flame speed test, Test faculty characterization for bio-diesel characterization, Combustion Chamber, Ignition, Fuelling. Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-70). Also available in print.

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 56-58).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University, 1936. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 92-95.

Thesis (M.B.A.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references.

In this thesis, a nonlinear model predicting hydrodynamics data for waves shoaling and breaking on a beach is reproduced and extensively tested with laboratory data. The model is based on the 1D Boussinesq equations as derived by Madsen et al. (1991) and Madsen and Sorensen (1992), with the free surface elevation and the depth-integrated velocity as variables. It allows slowly varying bathymetries and contains additional high order terms to improve the frequency dispersion for shorter wave periods, and thus also to improve the shoaling properties of the model. Wave breaking is modelled using the concept of a surface roller as formulated by Schäffer et al. (1993). It is assumed that bottom friction is negligible. A large scale laboratory experiment (Supertank), designed in particular to obtain data to test the validity of wave propagation models, provides the wave and current data. Wave evolution over a complex bathymetry is examined for 4 cases. The data include conditions for long and short waves, and regular and irregular waves. During the model evaluation, emphasis is put on the study of parameters of importance to sediment transport, including (orbital) velocity, undertow and wave shape prediction. The latter encompasses velocity and elevation skewness, kurtosis and asymmetry. It is found that, despite an overestimation of the depth-averaged horizontal velocity in some cases, the predicted velocity moments and undertow are in good agreement with the data. Using a bispectral analysis, it is shown that the nonlinear transfers of energy amongst the low order harmonics are well reproduced, but that errors are introduced in the treatment of the high order super-harmonics. As a result, the short waves tests are found to yield better results than those for long waves. A sensitivity analysis on the free parameters introduced in the simulation of wave breaking is carried out. It appears that the results are mostly sensitive to the critical xv avve fi-ont slope OB , and in particular that the elevation and velocity skewness and kurtosis predictions are very sensitive to this parameter.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): McCaffrey, Martin J. Second Reader: Doyle, Richard B. "December 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on March 29, 2010. DTIC Identifier(s): Special Test Equipment, Guided Missiles, Foreign Sourcing, Theses. Author(s) subject terms: Special Test Equipment, Foreign Sourcing. Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-76). Also available in print.

A state of the art motor testing facility has been built at Oregon State University. This is the largest independent testing laboratory of its type in the western United States. The construction was funded by a consortium of industrial sponsors, with a goal of becoming financially self-sufficient by charging the users for the services provided. An operating philosophy has been developed which attempts to meet the diverse needs of all parties involved including the University, the industrial sponsors and the customers desiring either research or standardized testing services. To meet these needs a business plan was developed along with an efficient, yet flexible, process for safely testing equipment. Safe operation of the laboratory is a prime consideration and has been addressed through system design and procedural safeguards. Unlike installations of similar equipment in industrial applications, this facility must accommodate a wide variety of motors and drives in temporary configurations without unduly hindering the testing process. Also, unlike many university based research projects this laboratory has the capability of delivering high power levels which can result in potentially dangerous situations if adequate safety precautions are not taken. All of these objectives have been met and the laboratory is now in operation. As the volume of testing increases, further issues will be raised and addressed within the flexible operating structure which has been established. / Graduation date: 1997

Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1982. / MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND AERO. / Includes bibliographical references. / by Anthony Henry James Eastland. / M.S.

A 300 hp motor and generator testing facility is being completed at Oregon State University. The testing center is the largest independent testing facility west of the Mississippi River. This regional resource center will incorporate state-of-the-art features that set it apart from other testing facilities. An induction machine with a modem regenerative power electronic converter is being used as the dynamometer. This regenerative dynamometer system significantly reduces the amount of power necessary for testing, allows for extremely flexible computer controlled testing, and is able to test adjustable speed machine systems from 100-4000 r/min. The dynamometer system is able to fully test both motors and generators of 240 hp from no-load to 125% rated load. A virtual instrumentation system provides tremendous flexibility and measures instantaneous, rms, and spectral signal values. Because the system is designed for testing over a wide speed range, it is necessary that all dynamometer losses are isolated and tabulated for the entire speed range. Initial fixed speed testing was performed on a 60 hp induction motor and standard report formats were generated for this and future test center use. The results were compared to the manufacturer's original testing data. To demonstrate the ability to test generators by using the dynamometer as a prime mover, a set of tests were also performed on a synchronous machine in accordance with IEEE standards. / Graduation date: 1996

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Idaho, 2006. / Abstract. "April 28, 2006." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 99-115). Also available online in PDF format.