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Optimal Sensor Configuration and Fault-Tolerant Estimation of Vehicle States
(SAE International, 2013-04-08)This paper discusses observability of the vehicle states using different sensor configurations as well as fault-tolerant estimation of these states. The optimality of the sensor configurations is assessed through different ... -
Optimal Torque Control for an Electric-Drive Vehicle with In-Wheel Motors: Implementation and Experiments
(SAE International, 2013-04-08)This paper presents the implementation of an off-line optimized torque vectoring controller on an electric-drive vehicle with four in-wheel motors for driver assistance and handling performance enhancement. The controller ... -
Optimal Vibration Control in Structures using Level set Technique
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-27)Vibration control is inevitable in many fields, including mechanical and civil engineering. This matter becomes more crucial for lightweight systems, like those made of magnesium. One of the most commonly practiced methods ... -
Optimization of Forged Magnesium Structural Automotive Components
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-25)In an ongoing search for better vehicle fuel economy, the automotive industry has put significant emphasis on the reduction of vehicle weight while retaining stringent safety, quality and performance standards. With its ... -
Optimization of Heat Sinks with Flow Bypass Using Entropy Generation Minimization
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Forced air cooling of electronic packages is enhanced through the use of extended surfaces or heat sinks that reduce boundary resistance allowing heat generating devices to operate at lower temperatures, thereby improving ... -
Optimization of Laminated Dies Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-24)Due to the increasing competition from developing countries, companies are struggling to reduce their manufacturing costs. In the field of tool manufacturing, manufacturers are under pressure to produce new products as ... -
Optimization of Neck Musculature Activation for Head Kinematics in Frontal, Lateral and Rear Impact Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-21)The activation of the neck musculature plays an important role in the response of the head and neck and can affect the risk of injury under impact conditions. Yet, the role of the level (i.e., magnitude) and timing of the ... -
Optimization of Three-Axis Vertical Milling of Sculptured Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-12)A tool path generation method for sculptured surfaces defined by triangular meshes is presented in this thesis along with an algorithm that helps determine the best type of cutter geometry to machine a specific ... -
Opto-Mechanical Analysis of a Harsh Environment MEMS Fabry-Perot Pressure Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-30)The objective of this thesis is to develop an optically interrogated pressure sensor that is capable of measuring the applied fluid pressure in harsh environments. In its completed state, this sensor is intended be used ... -
Overview of a Project to Determine the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Glazing Units: Thermographic Measurement and Two-Dimensional Simulation
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 1996)A collaborative research project was undertaken to generate surface temperature profiles for the indoor side of seven different double and triple-glazed insulated glazing units exposed to the ASHRAE winter design condition. ... -
Palladium Nanoparticles Loaded on Carbon Modified TiO2 Nanobelts for Enhanced Methanol Electrooxidation
(Springer, 2013-09-12)Carbon modified TiO2 nanobelts (TiO2-C) were synthesized using a hydrothermal growth method, as a support material for palladium (Pd) nanoparticles (Pd/TiO2-C) to improve the electrocatalytic performance for methanol ... -
Part Performance Measurement, Analysis and Optimization for Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-22)Binder Jetting (BJ) is an additive manufacturing (AM) process where objects are formed layer by layer. The manufacturing of parts is performed by depositing powder layer by layer and binding them together using a binding ... -
Path Following for Robot Manipulators Using Gyroscopic Forces
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-23)This thesis deals with the path following problem the objective of which is to make the end effector of a robot manipulator trace a desired path while maintaining a desired orientation. The fact that the pose of the end ... -
Performance Analytics for Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion of Ti-6Al-4V
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)Titanium alloys are widely used in biomedical, aerospace, marine, energy and chemical industries because of their unique properties. Ti-6Al-4V, an α+β alloy, offers desirable properties such as high strength-to-weight ... -
Performance and Degradation of a Battery-Free Water Leak Detection Device
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-21)Water waste is one of the major causes of water scarcity, and it has become an alarming issue these days. According to the reports from UNICEF, it is estimated that by early 2025, half of the world's population may be ... -
Performance characterization of shielded metal arc welding power supply designs
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-28)Engine driven welding power supplies are widely used for Shielded metal arc welding process in field applications such as pipeline industry, where there is a lack of electricity grid. Being a manual process, the welder’s ... -
Performance Improvement of Automotive Suspension Systems using Inerters and an Adaptive Controller
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-25)The possible benefits of employing inerters in automotive suspensions are explored for passenger comfort and handling. Different suspension strut designs in terms of the relative arrangement of springs, dampers and inerters ... -
Performance Simulation of Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-14)The performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) at the cell and system levels is studied using computer simulation. At the cell level, a new model combining the cell micro and macro models is developed. Using this ... -
Perspective: Maintaining surface-phase purity is key to efficient open air fabricated cuprous oxide solar cells
(AIP Publishing, 2015-02-01)Electrochemically deposited Cu2O solar cells are receiving growing attention owing to a recent doubling in efficiency. This was enabled by the controlled chemical environment used in depositing doped ZnO layers by atomic ... -
Phenomenological Modeling of Sheet Moulding Compound Composites Under Quasi-Static Three-Point Bending
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-19)A phenomenological model is implemented to model the behaviour of a glass fiber reinforced sheet moulding composite material. Previous characterization of SMC composites, which included the tensile, compressive, in-plane ...