Pipeline operators continuously seek to improve reliability, safety and reduce corrosion and maintenance costs. Cathodic protection (CP) systems is a secondary external corrosion-prevention mechanism for underground pipelines. Two types of CP exist, namely, sacrificial anode CP …
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Non-native plant pests and pathogens threaten biodiversity, ecosystem function, food security, and economic livelihoods. Preventing, minimizing, and mitigating damage from invasive non-native plant pests involve dynamic, multiscale strategies that are agile enough to respond to …
The goals of this study were: (1) to identify the conditions for egg white protein (EWP) film making through extrusion and calendering processes for industry adaptation, and (2) to investigate the current possibilities of the EWP film as a food packaging material by inquiring in…
One of the many promising applications of metal/ceramic joining is in biomedical implantable devices. This work is focused on vacuum brazing of C.P titanium to 96% alumina ceramic using pure gold as the filler metal. A novel method of brazing is developed where resistance heatin…
Release profiles of potassium sorbate from active-edible whey protein films were determined experimentally and the mechanism of diffusion of potassium sorbate in the films was investigated. The diffusion of potassium sorbate in whey protein films was found to be non-Fickian. A m…
The effects of natamycin, oxygen scavengers and a 25% CO2:75% N2 modified atmosphere on the growth of Penicillium roqueforti in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese stored at 10°C for 0, 60, 120, or 180 day was studied. Microbiological and sensory testing was assessed on 0, 7,…
Significant advances in millimeter-wave devices and integrated circuits have occurred over the past several years, yet the majority of measurements have been extrapolated from DC-65 GHz data, relying only on linear projections to predict the extremely high frequency performance …
Antimicrobial properties of a commercially processed polyethylene film coated with AgION™ silver zeolite were tested for its ability to inhibit growth of four strains of Listeria monocytogenes (CWD 95 and 246 from silage, CWD 201 from raw milk, and CWD 1503 from ground turkey). …
A number of alternatives were considered to keep pecan processing economically competitive and sustainable. The industry needed a low risk evaluation technique for testing new high capital plant configurations. A simulation model was developed using the AweSimTM simulation syste…
There is an increasing consumer demand for dairy products which are safe and free from additives. Microbial starter strains, in combination with other factors, were studied for their contribution to the control of unwanted microbes, and maintaining the quality of soft cheese. Th…
Trade marks play a crucial role in our economy. By indicating trade origin, they facilitate the sale of trademarked products as well as signalling information about their quality. However, advancements in advertising enabled trade marks to become powerful tools that attract cons…
This thesis reports on the research undertaken to investigate the reduction of the environmental impacts of plastic packaging through the effective selection and application of biopolymers during the pack design process. The principle objective of this research is to develop an …
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is one of the most important polymers in use today for packaging due to its outstanding properties. The usage of PET has grown at the highest rate compared with other plastic packaging over the last 20 years, and it is anticipated that the increa…
The domain of electronics undergoes continuous development to meet consumer demands while keeping up with "Moore's law". One of the approaches to meet these requirements is the use of multiple die in a single packaging module with a thinner package thickness. This research is a …
Supply chain management and logistics have formed an integral part of industry right from very beginning. However, only in the recent past have corporates realized the enormous benefits to be gained by merely sprucing up their supply chain and logistics. This study tries to dete…
The lead-free requirement in electronics has significantly impacted second-level interconnection reliability due to modification of the solder alloy, laminate material and related assembly processes. Pad cratering, which refers to the fracturing of the resin under the connecting…
This research provides a comprehensive study on the feasibility of the use of Power Overlay (POL) technology for high-power Light Emitting Diode (LED) packages from both a thermal- and reliability perspective. This technology incorporates thermal vias in a low thermal conductivi…
Paper materials are highly desirable for a wide range of applications in packaging and non-packaging sectors due to their advantages of low cost, light-weight, excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, and renewability. However, paper is a porous material with polar gro…
Vacuum drying of nuclear fuel canisters may cause the temperature of fuel assemblies to considerably increase due to the effect of gas rarefaction at low pressures. This effect may induce a temperature-jump at the gas-solid interfaces. It is important to predict the temperature-…