Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri--Rolla, 2007. / Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed February 5, 2008) Includes bibliographical references (p. 82).

Thesis (Ph. D., Electrical Engineering)--University of Idaho, May 2007. / Major professor: Gregory W. Donohue. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 145-160). Also available online (PDF file) by subscription or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1981. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references and footnotes.

Thesis (MScEng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Common mode currents are a major source of interference in electrical and electronic systems. A universal solution to counteract common mode interference is to introduce an electromagnetic shield with known characteristics. Cable trays are often used to shield cables from unwanted electromagnetic interference (EM!) and its shielding characteristics are defined in terms of its transfer impedance. This thesis pursues the modelling and measurement of the transfer impedance and mutual inductance of non-magnetic cable trays. Theoretical analysis is firstly employed by means of Maxwell's equations after which method of moments (MoM) simulations are performed in order to determine the transfer impedance and mutual inductance within the interior region of a cable tray. The results obtained through simulation are then validated with measurements conducted with an automatic network analyser (ANA). The computational and measured data are in good agreement and the developed model can be used to predict the transfer impedance in the cross-section of non-magnetic cable trays. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Gemenernodus strome is 'n bron van interferensie in elektriese en elektroniese stelsels. 'n Universele oplossing om hierdie gemenernodus interferensie teen werk is om 'n elektromagnetiese skerm met bekende eienskappe te implementeer. Geleier leikanale word dikwels gebruik om kabels teen elektromagnetiese interferensie te beskerm en die afskermings eienskappe word in terme van die kanaal se oordragsimpedansie gedefinieer. Hierdie tesis ondersoek die modelering en meting van die wedersydse induktansie en oordragsimpedansie van nie-magnetiese geleier leikanale. 'n Teoretiese analise word eers uitgevoer deur middel van Maxwell se vergelykings waarna metode van momente (MvM) simulasies uitgevoer word om die oordragsimpedansie en wedersydse induktansie in die interne gebied van 'n leikanaal te bepaal. Die resultate verkry deur simulasie word dan bevestig deur meting wat uitgevoer word met behulp van 'n automatiese netwerk analiseerder (ANA). Die numeriese en gemete data stem goed ooreen en die ontwikkelde model kan deurgaans gebruik word om die oordragsimpedansie in die deursnit area van nie-magnetiese geleier leikanale te voorspel.

The aim of this work was to assess the feasibility of 3-D inkjet printing of elastomers in latex form to create a novel material that would offer shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI). To achieve this aim it was necessary to characterise and select suitable materials, carry out ink jetting trials, modify the materials accordingly to improve the printability and assess post jetting conditions including drying and curing behaviour. Particle size, surface tension, and viscosity measurements were made for a series of elastomer latex materials and carboxylated styrene butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex was identified as the most suitable. Latex ink optimisation included dilution with water and the addition of a humectant, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether (TGME), which delayed drying and reduced nozzle blocking. The surface energy was measured for arrange of potential substrates and PET was identified as the most suitable, due to its relatively high surface energy which allowed for an ideal level of wetting and spreading. Analysis of the cross-sectional profiles of the printed samples by white light interferometry showed that drying during printing was an important issue for the latex ink. Ink jetting of a composite material with control of filler distribution was shown to be feasible when ten layers of conductive carbon black ink were deposited alternately between ten layers of XSBR ink. Printing was successfully carried out with a latex combined with a resorcinol resin which was subsequently cured, indicating that it should be possible to 3D print a thermoset elastomer in this way. Conductive carbon black was printed in various patterns onto PET sheet and the dielectric properties measured. Results indicated that at very low carbon contents, the printed patterns could provide EMI shielding. The research has shown that it is feasible to create a cured 3D elastomeric object containing filler with a controlled distribution that is capable of providing EMI shielding.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-09T12:44:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 / Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-09T14:08:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 06891.pdf: 3372488 bytes, checksum: 65b8800e6379779a3f9693d8cbc1c688 (MD5) / Dissertacao [Mestrado] / IPEN/D / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares, Sao Paulo

Este trabalho de tese de doutorado visou identificar as matérias primas naturais produzidas no Brasil e possíveis de serem utilizadas na produção de concretos de elevada massa específica. Desenvolver uma metodologia para a caracterização, preparo, moldagem, ensaios para determinação do coeficiente de atenuação linear experimental, calculo do coeficiente de atenuação linear teórico, e determinação do Z efetivo, culminando com a confecção de um banco de dados embrionário para os concretos de elevada massa específica preparados com matérias primas nacionais. Para tanto foram identificadas onze matérias primas produzidas no Brasil com caracteísticas adequadas para a produção de concretos de elevada densidade. Apresentamos os fundamentos teóricos ao bom entendimento do trabalho tanto no campo da proteção radiológica como naquela dos conceitos que podem ser usados para a produção de blindagem às radiações gama e X. Preparamos vinte e dois tipos de concretos de elevada massa específica com a utilização de matérias primas naturais e nacionais. Os concretos desenvolvidos foram preparados, moldados e ensaiados com uma fonte de 137Cs, de 3,7 1010 Bq (1Ci) de atividade. Foram calculados os coeficientes de atenuação linear com a utilização das análises químicas dos concretos preparados e encontrados os coeficientes de atenução linear experimentais para comparação e avaliação da técnica proposta. Foram medidas as massas específicas dos concretos preparados em virtude de sua importância para a formação da seção de choque do composto quando da predominância do efeito Compton, e determinado o Z efetivo para a região predominante do efeito fotoelétrico. Por fim foram calculados os custos de produção levando-se em conta somente os custos das matérias primas. Para as massas específicas os concretos apresentaram uma variação de 2,74 kg/dm3 até 3,76 kg/dm3, já para o coeficiente de atenuação linear experimental a variação foi de 0,2137 cm-1 a 0,2860 cm-1, o Z efetivo variou de 19 a 25. Finalizando o trabalho foram discutidos os resultados e sugeridos preferências de concretos para utilização em blindagens com a aplicação de alguns conceitos. Comparando os resultados encontrados com vários outros publicados em trabalhos internacionais, verificamos o grau de similaridade. / This PhD thesis the natural raw materials produced in Brazil and in the production of high density concrete. Furthermore, we also develop a methodology for characterization, preparation, molding, testing to determine the linear attenuation coefficient of experimental, theoretical calculation of the linear attenuation coefficient, and determination of the effective Z, culminating with the production of an embryo stock data for the specific high density prepared with local raw materials. For this, we identified eleven raw materials produced in Brazil with suitable characteristics for the production of high density concrete. We present the theoretical understanding of radiological protection and in the fundamental concepts that can be used to produce shielding for gamma and X radiation. During the work, we prepared twenty-two concrete types of high specific weight, with the use of natural materials and domestic materials. These new concretes were prepared, molded and tested with a Cs-137 source (3.7.1010 Bq (1Ci) activity). The linear attenuation coefficients were calculated employing the chemical analyzes of the prepared concrete and the experimental linear attenuation coefficients were also determined for comparison and evaluation of the proposed technique. The specific masses of the concrete samples were determined, given their importance to the cross section for the Compton Effect predominance. The effective Z was also determined were the photoelectric effect was predominant. Finally, the production costs were considered, taking into account only the cost of the raw materials. For the specific masses, the concretes presented a variation from 2.74 kg/dm3 to 3.76 kg/dm3. In the case of the experimental linear attenuation coefficient the variation was from 0.2137 cm-1 to 0.2860 cm-1, and the effective Z varied from 19 to 25. As conclusion, the results were discussed e the preferred concretes for the shielding purposes were suggested. Comparing the results with other published international work, we find the degree of similarity.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-09T12:44:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 / Made available in DSpace on 2014-10-09T14:08:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 06891.pdf: 3372488 bytes, checksum: 65b8800e6379779a3f9693d8cbc1c688 (MD5) / Dissertacao [Mestrado] / IPEN/D / Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares, Sao Paulo

O transporte de materiais radioativos deve ser realizado em embalados capazes de suportar tanto condições normais, quanto acidentais de transporte. O objetivo deste trabalho foi a seleção de materiais que possam viabilizar a fabricação de um embalado para o transporte de substâncias que sejam fontes de alta radioatividade, em especial o Mo-99, cujo produto do decaimento radioativo é o Tc-99m, utilizado para fins diagnósticos na medicina nuclear. Para tanto, foi realizada a seleção dos possíveis materiais que podem ser utilizados para a fabricação de um embalado, com o auxílio do programa CES EduPack e a metodologia desenvolvida por Ashby. O programa ESTAR foi utilizado para verificar a ocorrência de radiação de freamento e o programa XCOM para o cálculo do coeficiente de atenuação da radiação gama de alguns dos materiais selecionados para compor a blindagem do embalado. Posteriormente, a espessura necessária para a blindagem da radiação foi calculada. A partir dos resultados obtidos, os materiais selecionados como candidatos potenciais para a fabricação da blindagem foram as ligas de tungstênio. Com relação à parte do embalado que oferece isolamento térmico e proteção ao impacto, destacam-se as madeiras, os aglomerados e os compensados. No que concerne ao revestimento interno e externo, os materiais selecionados se concentram nos aços. / The transport of radioactive materials must be done in packages able to withstand both normal and accidental conditions of transport. The aim of this work was the material selection that can enable the manufacture of a package for the transport of substances which are of high radioactivity sources, especially Mo-99, whose radioactive decay product is Tc-99m, used for diagnosis purposes in nuclear medicine. For this, the selection of possible materials that can be used for the manufacture of the main parts of the package was performed with the aid of CES Edupack program and the methodology developed by Ashby. The ESTAR program was used to check occurrence of Bremsstrahlung and the XCOM program was used to calculate the attenuation coefficient of gamma radiation from some of the selected materials for the shield. After, the thickness needed for the radiation shielding was calculated. From the results, the materials selected as potential candidates for the manufacture of the shielding was the tungsten alloys. Related to the thermal insulation and the impact protection, woods, plywoods and particleboards stand out. With regard to internal and external recipients, the selected materials focus on steels.

There are no public records that give an idea of how much emanation monitoring is actually taking place. However, there are a few data points that lead us to believe there is a real threat. One of these is that TEMPEST industry is over a billion dollars a year business. Reports like the ”Redefining Security” by Joint Security Commission stated that electronic equipment such as computers, printers, and electronic typewriters give off electromagnetic emanations and that this has long been a concern for various industries. An attacker using the latest and most efficient equipment can monitor and retrieve classified or sensitive information as it is being processed without the user being aware that a loss is occurring. But new information states that the attacker doesn’t need to have access to the latest equipment. This master thesis is based on the three statements below:  It exists a cheap and simple TEMPEST technique that is a security risk.  A downloadable TEMPEST virus is a powerful tool when conducting TEMPEST attacks.  It does not exist a cheap and simple solution that protects common users from TEMPEST attacks. In the experiment I use a program called Tempest_for_eliza and a simple Philips radio receiver. In this thesis I prove that it exist a TEMPEST technique, that is cheap and relatively simple and still is a security risk. I prove this with facts from literature studies and an experiment. Today there is only one way to protect yourself against TEMPEST attacks and that is by metal shielding. This is expensive and home users have the option but not often the resources to finance this type of protection.