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Title: Computational design analysis of a hydrokinetic horizontal parallel stream direct drive counter-rotating Darrieus turbine system : a phase one design analysis study
Author: Hewlin, Rodward L., Jr., Crooks, John M., Williams, Wesley
Date Created: 2022
Subjects--Topical: Computational fluid dynamics, Renewable energy sources
Description: This paper introduces a phase one computational design analysis study of a hydrokinetic horizontal parallel stream direct-drive (no gear box) counter-rotating Darrieus turbine system. This system consists of two Darrieus rotors that are arranged i...

Title: Computational assessment of magnetic nanoparticle targeting efficiency in a simplified Circle of Willis arterial model
Author: Hewlin, Rodward L., Jr., Tindall, Joseph
Date Created: 2023
Subjects--Topical: Cardiovascular system--Diseases, Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Treatment
Description: This paper presents the methodology and computational results of simulated medical drug targeting (MDT) via induced magnetism intended for administering intravenous patient-specific doses of therapeutic agents in a Circle of Willis (CoW) model. Th...

Title: Continuous flow separation of red blood cells and platelets in a y-microfluidic channel device with saw-tooth profile electrodes via low voltage dielectrophoresis
Author: Hewlin, Rodward L., Jr., Edwards, Maegan
Date Created: 2023
Subjects--Topical: Cell separation, Dielectrophoresis
Description: Cell counting and sorting is a vital step in the purification process within the area of biomedical research. It has been widely reported and accepted that the use of hydrodynamic focusing in conjunction with the application of a dielectrophoretic...

Title: Impact of electrical topology, capacity factor and line length on economic performance of offshore wind investments
Author: Cali, Umit, Kucuksari, Sadik, Erdogan, Nuh
Subjects--Topical: Offshore wind power plants, Electric network topology, Wind power--Economic aspects
Description: In this study, an economic performance assessment of offshore wind investments is investigated through electrical topology, capacity factor and line length. First, annual energy yield production and electrical system losses for AC and DC offshore ...

Title: Life-cycle cost optimization of a solar combisystem for residential buildings in Nepal
Author: Wang, Weimin, Thapa, Bishan, Williams, Wesley
Subjects--Topical: Solar thermal energy, Dwellings, Nepal, Buildings--Environmental engineering
Description: Current solar thermal systems used in Nepal are mostly for domestic hot water heating. Meanwhile, there is a growing need for space heating. A solar heating system can be configured to provide heat for both space heating and domestic hot water, le...

Title: Field-observed cracking of paired lightweight and normalweight concrete bridge decks
Author: Cavalline, Tara L., Calamusa, Jeremy T., Kitts, Amy M., Tempest, Brett Q.
Subjects--Topical: Lightweight concrete, Bridges--Design and construction, Concrete--Cracking
Description: Research has suggested that conventional lightweight concrete can offer durability advantages due to reduced cracking tendency. Although a number of publications exist providing the results of laboratory-based studies on the durability performance...

Title: Influence of lightweight aggregate concrete materials on building energy performance
Author: Cavalline, Tara L., Gallegos, Jorge, Castrodale, Reid W., Freeman, Charles
Date Created: 2021
Subjects--Topical: Architecture and energy conservation, Buildings--Energy conservation
Description: Due to their porous nature, lightweight aggregates have been shown to exhibit thermal properties that are advantageous when used in building materials such as lightweight concrete, grout, mortar, and concrete masonry units. Limited data exist on t...

Title: Predictive maintenance optimization framework for pavement management
Author: Kumar, Amit, Shoghli, Omidreza
Subjects--Topical: Combinatorial optimization, Pavements--Maintenance and repair
Description: The preservation of highway infrastructure is essential for maintaining its capacity, safety, and efficiency for commerce and defense. Pavements are among the most important elements of highway systems that deteriorate over time. Hence, the goal o...