Browsing PhD, EngD, DM and MSc by research theses (Silsoe) by Title

Browsing PhD, EngD, DM and MSc by research theses (Silsoe) by Title

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  • Parameter development for the MIG welding of high strength aerospace aluminium alloys 
    Thomas, A. W. (Cranfield University, 2000-10)
    Both dip and pulsed modes of metal transfer were investigated to establish which method produced the better bead geometry and penetration on 2024 and 2014 aluminium alloys using 2319 filler wire. The MIG electrode ...
  • Parameter identification applied to aircraft 
    Klein, V. (Cranfield University, 1973-10)
    All three steps in the identification, namely characterization parameter estimation and verification are considered and applied to the determination of aircraft parameters from flight data. The estimation procedure ...
  • Paulownia agroforestry in China - a contribution to adaptive research. 
    Wu, Yunying (Cranfield UniversitySilsoe, 1996-10)
    Nearly 2 million hectares of farmland have been intercropped with rows of paulownia (Paulownia elongata) trees in the North Central Plain of China. Paulownia provides an important timber source and long term income as a ...
  • Perceptual congruence and change : non-urban communities and land-use planning 
    Lemon, M. (Cranfield University, 1991-11)
    The planning and management of change has tended to be directed towards the achievement of end states. Adaptive procedures are generally undertaken when it is felt that these end states will not be reached and intervention ...
  • A peroxide sensor for the food and beverages industry 
    Moody, A. P. (2001-11)
    Due to desirable environmental reasons, peroxides have replaced halogenated substances for disinfection purposes in the food and beverage industry. However, cost issues and the requirement to completely remove these ...
  • Photoetching of nickel alloys and reclamation of waste products 
    White, H. J. A. (Cranfield University, 1995-06)
    This thesis details a study into the photoetching of nickel alloys with ferric chloride and the reclamation of waste products. Reclamation occurs through the regeneration of the spent etchant and the recovery of the ...
  • Physical preparation of rapeseed for mechanical extraction of oil 
    Hunt, P. R. (1999-11)
    The study investigated the preparation treatment of rapeseed for the mechanical extraction of oil. Current mechanical oil extraction processes achieve an extraction efficiency of approximately 85% resulting in a residual ...
  • Piezoelectric thin film actuation of RF MEMS devices 
    Jiang, Hong Wen (Cranfield University, 2004)
    This thesis investigates the piezoelectric thin film actuation of RF MEMS devices. lt is demonstrated that piezoelectric actuation using silicon structures with integrated PZT thin film is suitable for RF MEMS switches ...
  • Plasma homocysteine, measurement and clinical application 
    Hill, D. M. (Cranfield UniversityCranfield University at Silsoe, 2006-01)
    Raised plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels have been cited as a major risk factor for several vascular disorders. Yet hyperhomocysteinaemia is easily treated through dietary intervention and vitamin supplementation. Commercial ...
  • Postharvest quality of conventionally and organically grown banana fruit 
    Caussiol, Laure (Cranfield UniversityCranfield University at Silsoe; Institute of Agritechnology, 2001-09)
    Quality is increasingly important for retailers, who tend to look for more definitive assessment criteria. Taste has become a major issue over past years for consumers, who are seeking higher quality produce. For banana ...
  • Practical soil protection and stabilization in Mediterranean viticulture 
    Llewellyn, C. A., (Cranfield University, Cranfield University at SilsoeCranfield University at Silsoe, 2006-11-01)
    The accelerated erosion of soil by water from Mediterranean hill-slopes under viticulture is a major problem. It is largely a result of the land management techniques employed and their influence on soil protection, structure ...
  • Predicting hot corrosion rates under coal fired combined cycle power plant conditions 
    Smith, P. J. (Cranfield University, 1994-04)
    Type 11 hot corrosion has been identified as a major life limiting factor of gas turbine components in the topping cycle of coal fired combined cycle power plant. Impurities in the coal combustion gases provide the ...
  • The prediction of droplet motion and breakup using a vortex model for turbulent flows 
    Hayes, E. R (Cranfield University, 1988-07)
    This document describes the development of a computational model to study the movement and breakup _of droplets in turbulent two-component flows. The aim is to produce a suitable model which will be economical of computing ...
  • Pricing as a relationship marketing instrument 
    Santschi, Barbara (2006-03-06)
    Although the principles of relationship marketing are well understood, the role of pricing in building relationships between supply chain partners has not been researched. This study was designed to determine the role, ...
  • Process configurations and fouling in membrane bio-reactors 
    Le Clech , P. (Cranfield University, 2002-12)
    MBR process consists of a suspended growth biological reactor combined with a membrane unit. The widespread of this system for waste water treatment is contained by membrane fouling, which is strongly influenced by three ...
  • Process modelling to establish control algorithms for automated GMAW 
    Scotti, A. (Cranfield University, 1991-09)
    The feasibility of fully automatic GMAW processes may rely on the development of sophisticated equipment to emulate the manual welding torch oscillation pattern or on the development of high level methods of control to ...
  • A process to aid information systems integration 
    Reynolds , K. A. (Cranfield University, 1997-10)
    The work reported in this thesis is the culmination of a collaborative venture between Matra BAe Dynamics and the CIM Institute at Cranfield University. Initially the thesis examines the philosophy of the engineering ...
  • Producer responsibility for WEEE as a driver of ecodesign: Case studies of business responses to producer responsibility charges 
    Gottberg, Annika (Cranfield UniversityCranfield University at Silsoe; Institute of Water and Environment, 2003-11)
    Due to potential environmental, resource and health problems associated with waste, waste minimisation is a prioritised waste management strategy in many countries. Producer responsibility policies promote waste minimisation ...
  • Pulsed flow and time-resolved dielectric spectroscopy of electrorheological fluids 
    Rattray, P. (Cranfield University, 1994-03)
    Research has been undertaken into the dielectric and rheological properties of electrorheological (ER) fluids. The fluids studied were based on acene-quinone radical polymers made within the department dispersed in ...
  • The quantification and improvement of vehicle support capacity in a weak soil 
    Shorten, David (Cranfield University, 2004-04-13)
    The aim of this study was to improve the characteristics of surfacing methods/materials for the temporary support of military vehicles travelling over weak soils. Both off road travel and poor existing road networks ...

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