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Creating a shipboard power simulation tool using electrical load behavior modeling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Trends in power system simulation that demand computationally-intensive, physics-based models may impede the acquisition of useful results for applications like condition-based maintenance [1], electrical plant load analysis ...
Analysis of tool path optimization in large scale additive manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
In large scale extrusion additive manufacturing, otherwise known as Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM), systems, a heated extrusion will deposit thermoplastic material above its glass transition temperature along a ...
On the potential of convolutional neural networks for estimating the structural response of two-material structures
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
During the past years, the neural networks drew more and more interest from the solid mechanics community. In particular, they have proven to provide a powerful framework for constitutive modeling. This work takes first ...
Estimation of precursors for extreme events using the adjoint based optimization approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
We formulate a generalized optimization problem for a non-linear dynamical system governed by a set of differential equations. The plant under focus is the 2-D Kolmogorov flow, as this flow has inherent turbulence which ...
The effects of geometrical changes on airflow of developing-world solar fruit dryers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Small fruit-drying operations are becoming increasingly prevalent in the developing world. Many of these operations rely on solar thermal dryers with small fans to induce active air flow, which enhances drying capabilities. ...
On the feasibility of the Hyperloop Concept
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
The Hyperloop is a ground-based transportation system proposed by Elon Musk in 2013 as a potential alternative to airplanes and high-speed rail. This thesis presents methods for first-order evaluation of design options for ...
Development and validation of a single mass Lap simulation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
In this thesis, a single mass model lap time simulation was designed, implemented and validated in MATLAB. The goal of this simulation was to accurately predict the velocity of a formula style open wheeled race car on a ...
Design of a mechanism to increase lateral force resistance of an autonomous ship hull cleaning robot
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Marine biofoul accrues on ship hulls and increases the resistance of a ship during voyage. This is a widespread issue within the shipping an industry -- which supports the vast majority of global trade. To address this ...
Analysis of Cryogenic Cooling of Toroidal Field Magnets for Nuclear Fusion Reactors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-02)
New developments in REBCO superconducting tape technology have enabled a new class of high-fi eld tokamak fusion reactors. Higher critical temperatures on the order of 20 K allow the magnets to operate under signifi cant ...
Dexterous manipulation with simple grippers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
This thesis focuses on enabling robots, specially those with simple grippers, to dexterously manipulate an object in a grasp. The dexterity of a robot is not limited to the intrinsic capability of a gripper. The robot can ...