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Developing effective virtual simulations and serious games: the effect of background sound cues on visual quality perception
(2012-08-01)Virtual simulations and serious games (video game-based technologies applied to teaching and learning) have been incorporated in the teaching and training curricula of a large number of professions including medicine/surgery. ... -
Development and analysis of a high temperature electrolyser for the Cu-Cl cycle for hydrogen production
(2017-01-01)A number of thermochemical cycles have been investigated to produce hydrogen from water. However, most of these cycles operate at over 800°C. The relatively lower temperature (550°C) requirement and use of inexpensive ... -
Development and analysis of a new direct steam generation-based parabolic trough collector power plant hybridized with a biomass boiler
(2016-10-01)Direct steam generation (DSG) is the process by which steam is directly produced in parabolic trough fields and supplied to a power block. This process simplifies parabolic trough plants and improves cost effectiveness by ... -
Development and analysis of a solar-based integrated system with a CO2 Rankine power cycle
(2013-10-01)The current work is a thermodynamic-based design and analysis of a solar-based integrated system for power production. In this regards, a reheat supercritical carbon dioxide (S-CO2) Rankine cycle is proposed. This cycle ... -
Development and analysis of active rear axle steering for 8x8 combat vehicle
(2018-08-01)This thesis proposes and compares multiple vehicle dynamics controllers using rear axle steering of an 8x8 combat vehicle. The controllers are assessed on ability to increase maneuverability at low speed, increase stability ... -
Development and analysis of alternative thermochemical cycles for hydrogen production
(2021-12-01)Production of carbon-free fuels as alternatives for fossil fuels is a promising approach for controlling climate change and global warming. Hydrogen is considered as the key energy carrier of the future when it is produced ... -
Development and analysis of new integrated energy systems for sustainable buildings.
(2014-12-01)Excessive consumption of fossil fuels in the residential sector and their associated negative environmental impacts bring a significant challenge to engineers within research and industrial communities throughout the ... -
Development and analysis of solar energy based multigeneration systems
(2015-05-01)In this thesis three novel multigeneration energy systems are introduced based on renewable resources such as solar and wind energy. The results of the analyses show that, System 1 has a maximum energy efficiency of 43% ... -
Development and analysis of techniques to improve air-cooling and temperature uniformity in battery packs
(2017-08-01)One of the challenges to the advancement of electric vehicles is the requirement of an effective thermal management system to maintain the temperature, and temperature uniformity of the battery pack and the cell within the ... -
Development and analysis of thermal management strategies to improve Lithium-ion battery performance
(2024-01-01)The transportation industry contributes more than a quarter of the global greenhouse gas emissions and transportation electrification was introduced as a means to decarbonize the industry. One of the major challenges related ... -
Development and application of an integrated aerodynamic and thermodynamic testing system for cars
(2015-06-01)In this thesis an integrated aerodynamic and thermodynamic testing system was developed. It consists of an incremental force measuring system (FMS) that was designed and constructed. In addition, a testing protocol was ... -
Development and assessment of integrated energy systems with ammonia synthesis and fuel cells
(2020-12-01)Hydrogen and ammonia comprise two important clean fuels, which are expected to play a vital role in the development of clean energy production and utilization. Currently, their production relies heavily on fossil fuel-based ... -
Development and assessment of integrated powering systems with alternative fuel choices for clean transportation
(2023-04-01)This thesis presents novel engine systems using alternative fuels for aviation, rail, and marine transportation as follows: (i) alternative powering systems, such as fuel cells, on-board hydrogen production (ii) alternative ... -
Development and assessment of renewable ammonia and methanol production systems
(2020-04-01)In this thesis, four renewable energy-based integrated systems for sustainable communities are developed. System 1 consists of a single-stage OTEC plant integrated with an ammonia production and district cooling system. ... -
Development and assessment of renewable energy based integrated systems for dimethyl ether production
(2018-12-01)Dimethyl-ether (DME) is considered to be one of the most promising, renewable alternative fuels. This thesis studies, develops, analyzes and assesses the performance of three dimethyl-ether production integrated systems, ... -
Development and characterization of a dual neutron and gamma detector
(2011-08-01)A dual neutron and gamma detection system has been developed for online measurements. The system consists of a single crystal mounted on a photomultiplier tube to detect simultaneously gamma radiation as well as thermal ... -
Development and characterization of a high resolution portable gamma spectrometer
(2012-04-01)The recent disaster of Fukushima in Japan combined with the high demand to enhance nuclear safety and to minimize personal exposure to radioactive materials has a significant impact on research and development of radiation ... -
Development and characterization of chemical modifications for siRNA strand selection
(2021-12-01)Small interfering RNA (siRNA) are non-coding, double-stranded RNA that enable efficient gene silencing through RNA interference (RNAi) mechanisms. The primary effector of RNAi is an RNA-guided nuclease, Ago2, which selects ... -
Development and characterization of electrically conductive thermoplastic based composite materials for fuel cell bipolar plates
(2022-08-01)Thermoplastic composites exhibit multiple attractive attributes, such as lightweight, low cost, ease and speed of manufacturing, and ability to recycle, which make them ideal for a wide range of applications. Composites ... -
Development and comparison of augmented and virtual reality interactions for direct ophthalmoscopy
(2020-10-01)Direct ophthalmoscopy is a medical procedure whereby a health professional examines the back of the eye, searching for life-threatening risks. The direct ophthalmoscope is used for examining the patient and it requires ...