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Multi-Component and Multi-Dimensional Mathematical Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2008-02-19)
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are solid-state ceramic cells, typically operating between 1073 K and 1273 K. Because of high operating temperature, SOFCs are mostly applicable in stationary power generation. Among various ...
A Decentralized Approach to Dynamic Collaborative Driving Coordination
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-29)
This thesis presents a novel approach to several problems in
intelligent transportation systems using collaborative driving
coordination. With inter-vehicle communication and intelligent
vehicle cooperation, important ...
Magnetic Levitation of Polymeric Photo-thermal Microgrippers
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-26)
Precise manipulation of micro objects became great interest in engineering and science with the advancements in microengineering and microfabrication. In this thesis, a magnetically levitated microgripper is presented for ...
Novel MEMS Tunable Capacitors with Linear Capacitance-Voltage Response Considering Fabrication Uncertainties
(University of Waterloo, 2008-04-23)
Electrostatically actuated parallel-plate MEMS tunable capacitors are desired elements for different applications including sensing, actuating and communications and RF (radio frequency) engineering for their superior ...
Progress on the application of the NS-alpha model to wall-bounded flows
(University of Waterloo, 2008-10-09)
In this thesis we study the NS-alpha model of flow turbulence. In this model the closure arises through a modified nonlinearity. For the NS-alpha model currently used in published numerical studies, the parameter representing ...
Development of a Semi-active Intelligent Suspension System for Heavy Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-13)
With the new advancements in the vibration control strategies and controllable actuator manufacturing, the semi-active actuators (dampers) are finding their way as an essential part of vibration isolators, particularly in ...
Reinforcement Learning of Dynamic Collaborative Driving
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-21)
Dynamic Collaborative Driving is the concept of decentralized multi-vehicle automated driving where vehicles form dynamic local area networks within which information is shared to build a dynamic data representation of the ...
An Intelligent System for Bearing Condition Monitoring
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-24)
Rolling-element bearings are widely used in various mechanical and electrical applications. Accordingly, a reliable bearing health condition monitoring system is very useful in industries to detect incipient defects in ...
Development Of a Novel Multi-disciplinary Design Optimization Scheme For Micro Compliant Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-25)
The focus of this research is on the development of a novel multi-disciplinary design optimization scheme for micro-compliant devices. Topology optimization is a powerful tool that can address the need for a systematic ...
Process Quality Improvement in Thermosonic Wire Bonding
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-15)
This thesis demonstrates the feasibility of methods developed to increase the quality of the crescent bond together with the tail bond quality. Low pull force of the crescent bond limits the usage of insulated Au wire in ...