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STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISED

Ph.D. Theses Supervised at the University of Missouri-Columbia:

Hersi, N., Analysis and optimization of solar-photovoltaic refrigeration systems. Completed May 1987.

Yang, Y., Thermal system simulation and optimization strategies. Completed May 1988.


Ph.D. Theses Supervised at IPC/IPST:

Saffran, K., The development of a simulation-optimization program for the pulp and paper industry. Completed November 1983.

Pounder, J., Development of a mathematical model of high intensity dryers. Completed July 1985.

Devlin, C., An investigation of the drying mechanism of paper at high temperatures and mechanical pressures. Completed May 1986.

Burton, S., An investigation of dynamic densification under impulse drying conditions. Completed June 1986.

Fang, Y.P., An investigation of the drying mechanism in the press drying process. Completed May 1986.

Weseman, B., The Kinetics of Fiber Floc Formation. In progress.

 

M.S. Research Supervised at IPC/IPST:

Belisle, S., An investigation of impulse drying characteristics.

Caruthers, G., Fiber Fractionation by Acoustic Radiation [In progress].

Cameron, D., Investigation of Microwave Drying of Paper [In Progress].

Cox, A., Determination of the Contact Heat Transfer Coefficients on a Yankee Dryer.

Heindel, T., Steady-state transport processes in partially-saturated heated fiber mats.

Jeyaseelan, R., The Ideal Dewatering Potential of Compressed Paper Webs.

Ketchum, J., Lime kiln mathematical modeling.

Nightingale, M., Design of combustion-heated impulse dryers.

Pounder, J., An investigation of thermal/vacuum drying: Heat transfer in an air-free,
partially saturated fiber bed.

Walsh, J., Determination of transport properties relevant to thermal/vacuum drying.

Wanamaker, L., Transient capillary flow in partially-saturated paper webs.

 

IPST Undergraduate Intern Projects Supervised:

Alaimo, N., An Improved Water Retention Value Test, and its Application to the Investigation of Wet Pressing Issues [Summer 1998].

Malinsky, C., Vacuum Dewatering of Lightweight Paper Webs [Summer 1999].

 
     
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