Browsing Theses by Title
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The Modelling of Biological Growth: a Pattern Theoretic Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-11)Mathematical and statistical modeling and analysis of biological growth using images collected over time are important for understanding of normal and abnormal development. In computational anatomy, changes in the shape ... -
Modelling of cavitation in nozzles for diesel injection applications
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-14)Extreme low pressure regions develop in the high pressure direct injection fuel flow inside the fuel injector holes, compelling the liquid fuel to transform to vapour phase in the form of vapour cavities or bubbles, a ... -
Modelling of Distributed Energy Components and Optimization of Energy Vector Dispatch within Smart Energy Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2019-03-11)The smart energy system concept provides an integrated framework for the adoption of renewable energy resources and novel energy technologies, such as distributed battery energy storage systems and electric vehicles. In ... -
Modelling of Multistage Hydraulic Fracture Operations in Unconventional Resources – The Application of Geomechanics and Field Data to the Optimization of Fracture Spacing and Production
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-08)Massive multistage hydraulic fracturing using horizontal wells has been an integral part of the natural resource industry in Canada. The process uses long horizontal wells divided into many stages to access large volumes ... -
Modelling of the Forging Process for a Magnesium Alloy Automotive Control Arm
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-30)The automotive industry has placed significant emphasis on weight reduction to achieve better fuel economy while maintaining safety and quality standards. One way this can be achieved is by using forged magnesium alloys ... -
Modelling Permeation Passive Sampling
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-17)Understanding the theory behind passive sampling, as well as factors influencing its accuracy, is crucial for proper planning and application of passive sampling methods. The Waterloo Membrane Sampler (WMS) is a permeation ... -
Modelling Physical Mechanisms of Nodule Development in Phonotraumatic Vocal Hyperfunction using Computational Vocal Fold Models
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-24)Vocal hyperfunction is a prevalent voice disorder with significant impacts on the daily lives of patients, but has poorly understood causes. At its root, vocal hyperfunction is neurological, involving excessive muscular ... -
Modelling Quantum Well Lasers
(University of Waterloo, 2002)In this thesis, two methods to model quantum well lasers will be examined. The first model is based on well-known techniques to determine some of the spectral and dynamical properties of the laser. For the spectral ... -
Modelling resilience and sustainability of complex human-environment systems in agriculture and ecology
(University of Waterloo, 2020-06-01)As we move further into the Anthropocene, numerous challenges to sustainable development present themselves. Questions abound: How do we feed a growing population? What steps must we take to conserve ecologically valuable ... -
Modelling Subglacial Hydrology under Future Climate Scenarios in Wilkes Subglacial Basin, Antarctica
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-21)The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have differing climates, which makes surface melt a significant hydrological source in Greenland but not currently in Antarctica. Due to a changing climate and warming air temperatures, ... -
Modelling Temporal and Spatial Transportation of Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products, and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in a Canadian Watershed
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-16)Temporal and spatial concentrations of several pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), and endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are predicted in the Grand River watershed using a novel version of the PhATE ... -
Modelling the dynamics of commodity prices for investment decisions under uncertainty
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-27)This thesis consists of three essays on commodity-linked investment decisions under uncertainty. Specifically, the first essay investigates whether a regime switching model of stochastic lumber prices is a better model for ... -
Modelling the Dynamics of Mass Capture
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-01)This thesis presents an approach to modelling dynamic mass capture which is applied to a number of system models. The models range from a simple 2D Euler-Bernoulli beam with point masses for the end-effector and target to ... -
Modelling the Effects of Climate Change on the Surface and Subsurface Hydrology of the Grand River Watershed
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-06)A numerical modelling analysis of climate change’s precipitation effects on the long-term, averaged surface and subsurface hydrology of the Grand River Watershed (GRW) was undertaken in order to assess possible areas of ... -
Modelling the Power Cost of Application Software Running on Servers
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-08)One of the most important aspects of managing data centres is controlling the power consumption of applications running on servers. Developers, in particular, should evaluate each of their applications from a power consumption ... -
Modelling the Spread of European Buckthorn in the Region of Waterloo
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-21)European buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica L.) is a common invasive species in the Region of Waterloo. Management of buckthorn is expensive and time consuming and as a result it has continued to spread in the Region of Waterloo ... -
Modelling the Subglacial Hydrology of Trinity-Wykeham Glaciers of the Northern Canadian Arctic
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-09)In Canada’s High Arctic region, the melting of glacial ice contributes substantially to the world’s increasing sea levels (Harig and Simons, 2016). Of the icebergs in the region, approximately 62% are discharged by ... -
Modelling the Vulcanization Reaction of Devulcanized Rubber
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-19)The generation of scrap tires/rubber is increasing annually and thus there is a need for a safer and more efficient method of disposal or reuse of this rubber. As the direct disposal (burning/ land filling) of scrap rubber ... -
Modelling Tile Drains Under Present and Future Climate Conditions
(University of Waterloo, 2008-12-19)Modelling the impact of climate change on the water from agricultural areas on a regional scale over a 40 year time period is the subject of this thesis. The Grand River watershed spans approximately 290 km with an area ... -
Modelling, Control, and Planning of Microgrids for Power Quality Assurance
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-15)This thesis considers power quality improvement for microgrids penetrated with nonlinear loads at two levels: 1) at the device level, which is carried out through the distributed generators’ (DGs’) controllers on a ...