Mechanical Engineering
Browse by
Recent Submissions
-
Investigation of microparticle behavior in Newtonian, viscoelastic, and shear-thickening flows in straight microchannels
(2022-03-03)Sorting and separation of small substances such as cells, microorganisms, and micro- and nano-particles from a heterogeneous mixture is a common sample preparation step in many areas of biology, biotechnology, and medicine. ... -
Visual Servo Based Space Robotic Docking for Active Space Debris Removal
(2022-03-03)This thesis developed a 6DOF pose detection algorithm using machine learning capable of providing the orientation and location of an object in various lighting conditions and at different angles, for the purposes of space ... -
Evaluation of Advanced HVAC Systems Equipped with Thermal Energy Storage and Booster Fans
(2022-03-03)A major portion of the energy consumed in residential buildings is used for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. In fact, globally, HVAC systems consume more than 50% of the energy used in buildings. ... -
Radiant Energy Spectrum Converters for Solar Energy Harvesting
(2022-03-03)Solar energy is a particularly attractive form of renewable energy because it is widely available and the amount of solar energy received on Earth each year is ~3.5 x 10^6 EJ, which is more than 7000 times greater than the ... -
Effect of Printing Parameters on the Structure and Properties of 316l Stainless Steel
(2022-03-03)The emergence of 3D-printing provides the flexibility of 316L stainless steel alloy parts for various structural applications. Although several studies have been done on the effect of parameters on structure and properties, ... -
Microfluidic Devices for Neural and Behavioral Screening of C.Elegans using Electric Field
(2022-03-03)C. elegans is an invaluable model for studying human diseases, from understanding disease pathology to screening for chemicals toxicity and therapeutic effects. However, technological deficiencies in achieving automated, ... -
Probing the Mechanical Properties of Graphene-Reinforced Composites
(2021-11-15)In this thesis, adopting finite element methods, a series of static indentation simulations was first performed on layered nanocomposites consisting of graphene/metal oxides. Detailed analyses fundamentally elucidated the ... -
Topology and Printing Orientation Optimization of Orthotropic Material for Additive Manufacturing
(2021-11-15)Mechanical properties of 3d printed polymers have witnessed remarkable improvements as a result of optimization in topology and raster orientation. This study proposes and evaluates a strategy to deal with stiffness ... -
Development of Multifunctional Nanofibrous Membrane Material for Biological Wastewater Treatment
(2021-11-15)In this study, a hybrid multifunctional membrane, which integrates a polymer-based electrospun nanofibrous membrane to a macro-porous open-foam biofilm carrier, is developed and fabricated for membrane bioreactor applications. ... -
Imaging of Caenorhabditis Elegans with Near Infrared Spectrally Encoded Confocal Microscopy
(2021-11-15)Caenorhabditis elegans is an optically transparent nematode that shares many gene orthologs and homologs with humans. C. elegans is widely used in large populations for genetic studies relevant to human biology and disease. ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Fatigue Behaviour of Natural Rubber Under Different Loading and Environment Conditions
(2021-07-06)Natural rubber is widely used in industrial fields owing to its good elasticity and ductility. It is important to study the fatigue behaviour of rubber because it affects the service life of rubber products. The objectives ... -
Body force of plasma actuator with different operating conditions using phase-resolved approach
(2021-07-06)Plasma actuators are electric devices that can generate a flow of air without any moving parts. The salient feature of a plasma actuator is its ability to impart a body force in the region of the ionized air. The force ... -
Laminar Boundary Layer Response to a Step Input by an Array of Plasma Actuators
(2021-07-06)Bypass transition, which is a subcritical transition pathway that a boundary layer may follow from laminar to turbulent state, is caused by the growth of streaks of low and high velocity in the laminar boundary. Plasma ... -
Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Attitude Control for Underactuated Spacecraft
(2021-03-08)This thesis investigates the detumbling and attitude control capabilities of an underactuated 3U-CubeSat used for ESSENCE mission developed by York University. Three different types of actuatorsexternal thrusters, ... -
Characterization and Impact of Thermal Conductivity of Stainless Steel 316L Employed in Additive Manufacturing
(2021-03-08)The main objective of this research was to develop new methods to improve the mechanical properties of 3D printed metal parts by controlling the heat transfer mechanisms involved in the melting and solidification of powder ... -
Investigation of Advanced Material Through Digital Volume Correlation Measurement Techniques
(2021-03-08)Composite materials are seeing increased industrial usage in high-performance applications were lightweight, high-strength, and material tailorability is required. Due to their heterogenous structure, displacement and ... -
Design and Fabrication of Open-Cell Foams for Biological Organic Removal from Wastewater
(2021-03-08)Open-cell foams consist of macroporous structures are designed and fabricated in this study to be used as biofilm carriers for biological wastewater treatment. A manufacturing approach that integrates compression molding ... -
Combined Tension-Torsion Loading of Braided Composite Structures
(2020-11-13)Braided composites are a class of composite materials. They feature an inter-woven structure that improves structural stability and damage tolerance. Presently, braided composites under tension and torsion loading have ... -
Enhancing University Technology Commercialization Success Rate
(2020-11-13)Despite overwhelming evidence of the economic benefits of transforming university technology research into innovation outcomes, several factors combine to reduce the likelihood of commercialization success My research ... -
Applications of Luminescent Solar Concentrators
(2020-11-13)Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are a promising technology because they are inexpensive, lightweight, aesthetically versatile, and offer wavelength-selective transparency. This thesis investigates the use of LSCs ...
RSS 1.0