Development and base line testing of local pressure drop in rectangular ducts with discrete roughness elements

Author

Tessa C. Russell

Abstract

"Currently, both on-highway and off-highway vehicle manufacturers are attempting to decrease levels of pollution while increasing power and efficiency. This problem has occurred due to more constricting emissions regulations around the globe. This is especially true for diesel engines where many of the solutions require increased cooling, in turn requiring more efficient powertrain cooling systems. Both the air and coolant side of the powertrain cooling systems are now being re-examined. In this thesis, an experimental apparatus was designed to test the pressure differentials of flat aluminum enhanced tubes of an off-highway vehicle powertrain cooling system"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Homan, Kelly

Committee Member(s)

Carroll, Douglas R.
Crosbie, A. L. (Alfred L.)

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Adams Thermal Systems Inc.

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2006

Pagination

ix, 94 pages

Rights

© 2006 Tessa C. Russell, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Automobiles -- Motors -- Cooling systems
Friction -- Mathematical models
Heat -- Transmission

Thesis Number

T 9102

Print OCLC #

124067752

Link to Catalog Record

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Recommended Citation

Russell, Tessa C., "Development and base line testing of local pressure drop in rectangular ducts with discrete roughness elements" (2006). Masters Theses. 5892.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5892