Browsing Theses by Subject "experimental"
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Design of Ultrasonic Processing Device for Aluminum Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-19)The work in this thesis examines the design possibility of a device capable of harnessing ultrasonic oscillations through resonance such that it can be applied onto an aluminum surface to produce a compressive residual ... -
The Development of a Research Technique for Low Speed Aeroacoustics
(University of Waterloo, 2009-02-13)The aerodynamic sound generated by wind turbines was identified as a growing concern within the industry. Prior to performing wind turbine aeroacoustic research, however, a technique suitable for studying low speed airfoils ... -
Digital Tuft Flow Visualisation of Wind Turbine Blade Stall
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-20)Wind turbines installed in the open atmosphere experience much more complex and highly-varying flow than their counterparts in wind tunnels or numerical simulations. In particular, aerodynamic stall—which occurs often on ... -
An Evaluation Testbed for Alternative Wind Turbine Blade Tip Designs
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-19)The majority of present-day horizontal axis wind turbine blade tips are simple designs based on historical trends. There is, however, some evidence that varying the design of the tip can result in significant changes in ... -
Experimental and Modeling Study of Zinc-Cerium Redox Flow Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-26)Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are one of the most promising energy storage technologies that are expected to have an increasing market size in the near future due to their scalability, safety, long-life and system flexibility. ... -
Experimental Characterization and Finite Element Modelling of Cervical Facet Joint Mechanics
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-29)Cervical facet joints are involved in the complex movements and associated disorders of the head and neck. The capsular ligament of the cervical facet joint plays an important role in guiding and restraining joint motions ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Shear Behaviour of Slender Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-19)Glass fibre-reinforced polymers (GFRP) are being used as longitudinal and shear reinforcement in specialized concrete applications. GFRP products are designed as direct replacements for conventional steel reinforcement and ... -
Experimental Investigation on Tapping Noise in EVAP System of a Motor Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-08)Within automotive industry, Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) has emerged to be one of the main research topics. Unlike attributes such as vehicle safety, drivability, and durability which are functionality criteria, ... -
Experimental Measurements of LiFePO4 Battery Thermal Characteristics
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-29)A major challenge in the development of next generation electric and hybrid vehicle technology is the control and management of heat generation and operating temperatures. Vehicle performance, reliability and ultimately ... -
Experimental Study of Thermal Degradation of Fire Resisting Compartment Partitions in Fires
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-28)Fire separations in a building (e.g. walls) are often constructed from combustible materials; those containing wood stud framing, mineral wool insulation, and gypsum board wallcoverings are commonplace in Canadian residential ...