Browsing Masters Theses by Title
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Modeling Adsorption Data of Hydrocarbons on 13X Zeolite using the Gaussian Adsorption Isotherm Model
(2013-01)Subcritical and supercritical adsorption data available in the literature for alkanes, alkenes and aromatics on 13X zeolite are correlated using the Gaussian adsorption model. This model is specified by three parameters: ... -
Modeling and Analysis of a Wavelet Network Based Optical Sensor for Vibration Monitoring
(2010)The main objective of this research is to present a wavelet network based optical lateral position sensor for vibration monitoring using a 2 2 photodetector array. In our approach, the power distribution of the light spot ... -
Modeling and Analysis of Information Security in Supply Chain Management
(2006-06)This research presents a quantitative information security model using measurable values to describe the security of information system in supply chain management (SCM). The security of supply chain management concerns the ... -
Modeling and Control of a Thermally Driven MEMS Actuator for RF Applications
(2017-05)Thermally driven V-shaped microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) actuators have been used extensively in different fields of MEMS including RF MEMS applications. For this reason, developing a dynamic model is of importance ... -
Modeling and Control of Electrostatically Actuated RF-MEMS Switches
(2014-02)This work presents a novel approach to modeling and control of an RF- MEMS switch. The model presented in this work is comprehensive and generic in nature such that it takes into account the effect of squeeze film damping, ... -
Modeling and Control of Nonlinear Systems Using Wavelet Networks
(2006-12)The main objective of this research is to present wavelet networks as a new scheme to model and control nonlinear dynamic systems. The ability to control a system depends on how well it is modeled. Most real-world systems ... -
Modeling and Fuzzy Control of Modern Refrigeration System
(2014-06)Current typical refrigeration systems work with on-off controllers in each of their components and their expansion valves are regulated mechanically which is quite inefficient. This issue resides in the core design of the ... -
Modeling and Guidance of an Underactuated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
(2017-12)Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have become an indispensable tool that is employed by an array of fields. From the inspection of underwater cables and pipelines, to the monitoring of fish pens and coral reefs, to the ... -
Modeling and Identification of Nonlinear DC Motor Drive Systems Using Recurrent Wavelet Networks
(2013-01)The main objective of this research is to study the use of Recurrent Wavelet Networks (RWN) for the modelling and identification of nonlinear dynamic systems. Since the vast majority of physical processes and systems exhibit ... -
Modeling of Chlorophyll-a and Eutrophication Indicators in the Dubai Creek Area using Remote Sensing
(2015-01)The last few decades have witnessed an increase in the frequency and magnitude of the occurrences of algal blooms in coastal regions. A high increase in the levels of nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) in the water column ... -
Modeling of Friction Stirring
(2018-11)The last two decades have witnessed significant advances in friction stir welding (FSW). This solid-state welding process was originally used for joining Aluminum alloys before being extended to other metallic and non-metallic ... -
Modeling of In vitro Release Kinetics of Ultrasound-triggered Targeted Liposomes
(2022-04)Ultrasound-triggered, targeted liposomes are a promising drug delivery system as they potentially improve the clinical outcomes of chemotherapy while reducing associated side effects. However, the common drug release models ... -
Modeling of Tool Wear when Turning of TI-6AL-4V Titanium Alloy
(2013-02)Difficult-to-cut materials are widely used particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. However, the high cost of processing these materials limits the use of their improved mechanical properties. Tool life is ... -
Modeling of tri-parameter contracts integrating cost, time and risk
(2014-06)Delay is a crucial determinant to the success of a construction project as time has an impact on the financial returns and/or the social benefits for public projects. As cost contingencies are essential to mitigate the ... -
Modeling Smartphone Power
(2013-06)Battery technology has not advanced rapidly enough to keep pace with the growing energy demands of today's portable electronics. Leading this critical need for energy are smartphone devices which are being deployed and ... -
Modeling Water Flux in Forward Osmosis: Implications for Improved Membrane Design
(2013-05)In efforts to make fresh water available to all people, researchers are dedicated to establish a water treatment method that will reduce the cost of production and impact on the environment. Forward osmosis desalination ... -
Modeling, design, and implementation of a bio-inspired propulsion mechanism for underwater vehicles
(2021-04)Recent advances in bio-robotics research and smart materials have boosted the development of bio-inspired autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to replace their conventional counterparts driven by rotary propellers. These ... -
Modeling, Simulation and Control of Biotrickling Filter for Removal of Air Pollutants
(2012-06)Stringent environmental regulations for control of pollutants have led to the use of effective air pollution control strategies. Biotrickling filter, one of the biological reactors, offers a great advantage of being a cost ... -
Modelling the Impact of Bottlenecks on Arterial Travel Time Using Neural Networks
(2012-06)Bottlenecks along signalized arterials are a major cause of capacity reduction and delay, which directly impact travel time along specific routes within an urban network. This research addresses the impacts of bottlenecks ...