In small-scale combustors, the ratio of area to the combustor volume increases and hence heat loss from the combustor’s wall is significantly enhanced and flame quenching occurs.To solve this problem, non-premixed vortex flow is employed to stabilize flames in a meso-scale combustion chamber to generate small-scale power or thrust for propuls
Clustering is an unsupervised learning technique used in data mining for finding groups with increased object similarity within but not between them.However, the absence of a-priori knowledge on the optimal clustering criterion, and the strong bias of traditional algorithms towards clusters with a specific shape, size, or density, raise the need fo
Shape memory polymer (SMP) based on thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR) for soft-touch splint application has been successfully developed.The main aim was to investigate the proper phase combination between thermoplastic (i.e., polycaprolactone (PCL)) and rubbers materials.Different types of rubbers, namely natural rubber (NR) and epoxidized natura
We present a summary of extensive studies Kilts in determining the highest achievable power level of the current University of Utah TRIGA core configuration in respect to control rod requirements.Although the currently licensed University of Utah TRIGA power of 100 kW provides an excellent setting for a wide range of experiments, we investigate the
An integrated thermal management system for an electric vehicle requires a scroll compressor with a large displacement that runs under multiple working conditions and high loads.A design method for the scroll profile to enlarge compressor displacement was proposed.The geometric and thermodynamic BORON characteristics of the novel scroll compressor