Wayne K. and Lyla L. Masur HVAC Laboratory

 

Founding Director:  Dr. S.A. Sherif

Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of Florida

232 MAE Bldg. B, Gainesville, Florida 32611-6300, USA

Tel (352) 392-7821

Fax (352) 392-1071

E-mail:  sasherif@ufl.edu

 

BRIEF HISTORY

 

The Wayne K. and Lyla L. Masur HVAC Laboratory was inaugurated in February 1995 in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from the University of Florida and the local, regional, and national American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) community.  The Laboratory was founded by Dr. S.A. Sherif, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, employing a significant cash donation from the Masur family.  Wayne Masur is a successful alumnus of the Mechanical Engineering Department at UF.  The Laboratory serves both an instructional and a research mission.  Among its research capabilities is a unique experimental facility designed to study frost and ice formation on industrial freezer coils under ice foggy conditions.  The Laboratory also includes an air-conditioning demonstration facility, a cooling tower simulator, an air-water heat pump system, and a chilled-water system with an artificial load simulator.  Currently, there is an experimental effort to develop deployable heat pump units employing rotary vane expanders for the U.S. Air Force.  Hundreds of students have taken part in different instructional and research activities in the Laboratory since its creation in 1995.  The Laboratory is housed in Room 110 of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Building B on North-South Drive.  For laboratory tours contact Dr. Sherif at (352) 392-7821.

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS PERFORMED

 


1.                  “Renewable Energy Fuels in a Micro-Grid Power Module.” Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Renewable Energy Technologies Grant Program, March 2007-March 2010.

 

2.                  “A Comprehensive Solar Energy Power System for the Turkey Lake Plaza.” Florida Turnpike Enterprise and Florida Department of Transportation, May 1-October 30, 2009.

 

3.                  “Flow Control Valves for Commercial Refrigeration.” Florida Power and Light Company, Miami, Florida, July 1, 2006-August 2008.

 

4.                  “A Feasibility Study of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems Employing Rotary Vane Expanders.”  U.S. Department of the Air Force/Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), July 1, 2004-March 31, 2008.

 

5.                  “Distributed Generation Combined with the Production of Fresh Water and Refrigeration.”  U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S.-Egypt Joint Board on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, September 1, 2003-August 31, 2006.

 

6.                  “Integration of Space Thermal Management and Propulsion Systems.”  NASA, June 1, 2003-May 31, 2004.

 

7.                  “Liquid Hydrogen Storage Onboard Spacecraft in Microgravity.”  NASA, April 1, 2002-September 30, 2004.

 

8.                  “Ortho-Para Hydrogen Detection and Conversion.”  NASA, April 1, 2002-September 30, 2004.

 

9.                  “Mass Gauging in Hydrogen Storage Vessels.”  NASA, April 1, 2002-September 30, 2004.

 

10.              “Transient Analysis of Pressure-Induced Transfer of Cryogenic and Gaseous Hydrogen in Storage Systems.” August 2002-May 2004.

 

11.              “Weight Optimization of a Capillary-Pumped Thermal Management System.”  NASA, June 1, 2002-May 31, 2003.

 

12.              “Hydrogen Storage, Transportation and Handling.”  NASA, March 25, 2002-September 30, 2004.

 

13.              “Weight Optimization of Active Thermal Management Using a Novel Heat Pump.”  NASA, June 1, 2001-May 31, 2004.

 

14.              “Optimization of Heat Exchanger Inventory of a Two-Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle.” 2002-2004

 

15.              “Thermoeconomic Optimization of a Steam-Jet Refrigeration System.” 2001-2003.

 

16.              “Comparative Analysis of Vapor Compression and Hybrid Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification Systems.”  2001-2003.

 

17.              “Thermodynamic Analysis of Refrigerant Mixtures as R22 Substitutes in Water-Cooled Chiller Applications.” 2001-2003.

 

18.              “Performance of a Combustion Turbine and Absorption Refrigeration Combined Cycle.”  2001-2003.

 

19.              “Proof of Concept of the Ion Collider in Refrigeration Systems.”  Florida Power and Light Company, June 1, 2001-December 31, 2002.

 

20.              “Frost and Ice Fog Formation in Freezer Entryways.”  ASHRAE, Inc., July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002.

 

21.              “Frost Formation and Heat Transfer in the Supersaturated Zone in Industrial Freezers.”  ASHRAE, Inc., July 1, 2000-June 30, 2001.

 

22.              “A Study to Determine Heat Loads Due to Coil Defrosting-Phase II.”  ASHRAE, Inc., September 1, 1999-January 31, 2003.

 

23.              "Study and Analysis of Defrosting Loads with Psychrometric Effects."  ASHRAE, Inc., July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000.

 

24.              “Experimental Investigation of a Constant-Area Two-Phase Flow Ejector.” 1998-2000.

 

25.              "First and Second Law Optimization of a Two-Stage Refrigeration System."  1998-2000.

 

26.              "Optimization of Multistage Vapor Compression Cycles Using Genetic Algorithms."  1997-1999.

 

27.              "Thermoeconomics of Lithium Bromide/Water Absorption Chillers and Heat Transformers." 1994-1999.

 

28.              "An Integrated Hydrogen System for Niche Markets in Florida.” US DOE, May 1997 - February 1998.

 

29.              "Economic Evaluation of Cool Mist, Level of Charge, Desuperheating, Subcooling, and Internal Tube Cleaning Devices."  Florida Power and Light Company, Miami, Florida, January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997.

 

30.              "Electric Defrosting Analysis of a Finned Tube Evaporator Coil Using the Enthalpy Method." 1995-1997.

 

31.              "Performance Analysis of Subcoolers, Intercoolers, and Liquid-to-Suction Heat Exchangers for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Applications."  Florida Power and Light Company, June 1996 - December, 1997.

 

32.              "Analysis and Modeling of a Two-Phase Jet Pump of a Thermal Management System for Aerospace Applications-Phase II."  NASA, May 1997-September 1997.

 

33.              "Measurement and Analysis of Coil Defrosting Loads at Freezer Temperatures."  ASHRAE, Inc., July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1997.

 

34.              "Optimization of a Combined Power and Refrigeration Cycle Using Solar Thermal Heat Sources." 1996-1997.

 

35.              "Thermodynamics of Triple Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems." 1995-1997.

 

36.              "Analysis and Modeling of a Two-Phase Jet Pump of a Thermal Management System for Aerospace Applications-Phase I."  NASA, May 1996-September 1996.

 

37.              "A Study to Determine Heat Loads Due to Coil-Defrosting."  ASHRAE, Inc., July 1, 1992 - January 31, 1997.

 

38.              "Florida Alliance for Saving Taxes and Energy Resources (FLASTAR)."  Florida Department of Community Affairs/Florida Energy Office, Tallahassee, Florida, January 1995 - June 1996.

 

39.              "Effect of Level of Charge under Field Conditions on the Performance of Air Conditioning Systems."  Florida Power and Light Company, January 1995 - December 1995.

 

40.              "Experimental Evaluation of a Cool-Mist Unit on a Three-Ton Residential Air Conditioning System."  Florida Power and Light Company, January 1995 - December 1995.

 

41.              "Solar Chimneys for Power Generation."  Florida Department of Community Affairs, Tallahassee, Florida, July 1994 - December 1995.

 

42.              "Analysis of Icing and De-Icing of Aircraft."  AFOSR, May 1994-December 1994.

 

43.              "Experimental Investigation of the Performance of a Solid Desiccant Cooling System with Solar Regenerator."  ASHRAE, Inc., July 1993 - June 1994.

 

44.              "Coil Defrosting Loads at Freezer Temperatures." ASHRAE, Inc., July 1993 - June 1994.

 

45.              "Transient Simulation and Economics of a Solar-Assisted Desiccant Air Conditioning System." ASHRAE, Inc., 1992-1994.

 

46.              "Optimizing a District Heating System Using Search Methods."  US Navy, 1992-1994.

 

47.              "Demonstration and Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Solar Driven Desiccant Air Conditioning System."  ASHRAE, Inc., 1992-1994.

 

48.              "Analysis and Design Optimization of Two-Phase High-Speed Impact Cleansers."  NASA, May 1993-December 1993.

 

49.              "Biomass Reactor Powered Hot Water Heater."  Florida Department of Community Affairs, October 1992 - October 1993.

 

50.              "Heat Transfer Performance of a Roof-Spray Cooling System Employing the Transfer Function Method."  US Navy, 1992-1993.

 

51.              "Blended Refrigerants for Energy Conservation - Phase II."  Florida Power and Light Company, March 1993 - July 1993.

 

52.              "Blended Refrigerants for Energy Conservation-Phase I."  Florida Power and Light Company, March 1993 - June 1993.

 

53.              "Review Report on Steam-Jet Refrigeration."  Florida Power and Light Company, February 1993 - March 1993.

 

54.              "Analytical Investigation of Magnetic Refrigeration Systems for Hydrogen Liquefaction." US DOE, 1988-1993.

 

55.              "Expected Performance from an Absorption Liquid Chiller as Part of an Incinerator-Fed District Heating and Cooling System."  1991-1992.

 

56.              "Hydrogen Liquefaction."  US DOE, August 1990 - July 1991.

 

57.              "Solar Dehumidification."  Laboratory for Architectural Science and Environmental Research (LASER), August 1990 - August 1991.

 

58.              "Measurements of Heat and Mass Transfer under Conditions of Frost Deposition." ASHRAE, Inc., July 1990 - June 1991.

 

59.              "Enhancement of In-Tube Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Analysis of Various Refrigerants in a Horizontal Multi-Channel Boiling System." 1990 – 1991.

 

60.              “Analysis of Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems." US DOE, 1989-1991.

 

61.              "Frost Growth and Heat Transfer in HVAC Equipment."  1989 – 1990.

 

62.              "Hydrogen Liquefaction."  US DOE, 1989 – 1990.

 

63.              "Measurements of the Flow and Turbulence Characteristics of Extended Surface Heat Exchangers using Laser Doppler Velocimetry."  1989 – 1990.

 

64.              "In-Tube Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Analysis of Refrigerants in a Horizontal Multi-Channel Boiling System."  1989 – 1990.

 

65.              "Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Liquefiers." US DOE, 1988-1990.

 

66.              "Experimental and Simulated Performance of a Solar Water Heating System for Residential Applications."  1988-1990.

 

67.              "Hydrogen Liquefaction." US DOE, 1988 – 1989.

 

68.              "Measurements of the Flow and Turbulence Structure in Extended Surface Heat Exchangers Using a Two-Color Laser Doppler Anemometer." 1988 – 1989.

 

69.              "Frost Formation and Heat Transfer in Refrigerating Evaporators." 1988 – 1989.

 

70.              "Transient Simulation of Solar-Assisted Heating/Cooling Systems for an Aquatic Center in a Tropical Environment." 1987-1989.

 

71.              "Heat and Mass Transfer in Refrigerating Evaporators under Frosting Conditions." 1987 – 1988.

 

72.              "Design and Application of Linear Induction Motors in Flexible Manufacturing Systems." Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, 1986 – 1987.

 

73.              "Cost Benefit Analysis and Reduction of Labor and Energy Costs for Controlled Environment Agriculture." Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs/Phytofarms of America, Inc., 1986-1987.

 

74.              "Analysis of Mobile Waste Disposing and Processing Stations." Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs/Solvent Systems International Inc., 1986 – 1987.

 

GRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED

A.        Ph.D. Committees (Chairman)

1.      Alphonso, Jason Zenon (2012).

 

2.      Tiffany, David (2011). “Characterization of Flameless Oxidation Transition and Stability for Various Fuels in a Novel Semi-Closed Gas Turbine Cycle” UF

 

3.      Taub, Gordon Noah (2012). “ Modeling Flow and Heat Transfer in Solar Chimneys for Power Generation” UF

 

4.      Al-Raqom, Fotouh (2010). “Fluidized Bed Reactor for Thermochemical Hydrogen Production using Concentrated Solar Energy” UF

 

5.      Mehdizadeh, Ayyoub (2010). “CFD Analysis of Two-Phase Rotary-Vane Refrigeration Expanders” UF

 

6.      Quach, Kiet Anh (2011). “Frosting and Defrosting of Finned Surfaces under Supersaturated Conditions” UF

 

7.      Mahmoud, Ahmad M. (Summer 2008).  “Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Rotary-Vane Two-Phase Expanders in Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems” UF

 

8.      Notardonato, William U. (Fall 2006).  “Analysis and Testing of an Integrated Refrigeration and Storage System for Liquid Hydrogen Zero Boil-Off, Liquefaction, and Densification” UF

 

9.      Khan, Jameel Ur Rehman (Spring 2006).  “Design and Optimization of a Distributed Generation System with the Production of Water and Refrigeration” UF

 

10.  Kandil, Sherif M. (Co-Chairman/Spring 2006).  “Analysis and Optimization of a Jet-Pumped Combined Power/Refrigeration Cycle” UF

 

11.  Mago, Pedro Jose (Summer 2003).  “Coil Frosting and Defrosting in Industrial Freezers Operating Near Saturated Conditions” UF

 

12.  Lee, Shun-Fu (Fall 1999).  "Thermoeconomics of Lithium Bromide/Water Absorption Chillers and Heat Transformers" UF

 

13.  Al-Mutawa, Nawaf K. (Summer 1997).  "Experimental Investigations of Frosting and Defrosting of Evaporator Coils at Freezer Temperatures" UF

 

14.  Zhang, Li (Spring 1993).  "Analytical Investigation of Magnetic Refrigeration Systems for Hydrogen Liquefaction" UM

 

Master's Committees (Chairman)

1.                  Al-Raqom, Fotouh (Spring 2009-Nonthesis) UF

 

2.                  Negroni, Alberto Jose (Fall 2008-Nonthesis) UF

 

3.                  Madala, Srikanth (Fall 2008-Nonthesis) UF

 

4.                  Howell, Eric B. (Co-Chairman/Summer 2007), “Experimental Study of a Novel Gas Turbine Engine Integrated with an Absorption Refrigeration System” UF

 

5.                  Vergis, Midhun Thomas (Summer 2007). “Economics of Steam Methane Reformation and Coal Gasification for Hydrogen Production” UF

 

6.                  Al-Twairgy, Abed Rabei (Summer 2005-Nonthesis) UF

 

7.                  Mahmoud, Ahmad M. (Spring 2004).  “Transient Analysis of Pressure-Induced Transfer of Cryogenic and Gaseous Hydrogen in Storage Systems” UF

 

8.                  Alphonso, Jason Zenon (Fall 2003).  “Proof of Concept of the Ion Collider in Refrigeration Systems” UF

 

9.                  Morales, Manuel Jose (Summer 2003).  “Optimization of Heat Exchanger Inventory of a Two-Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle” UF

 

10.              Bray, Joseph (Summer 2003/Co-Chairman).  “Experimental Investigation of a Constant-Area Two-Phase Flow Ejector” UF

 

11.              Al-Jaafari, Abdullah M. (Summer 2003).  “Comparative Analysis of Vapor Compression and Hybrid Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification Systems” UF

 

12.              Bhusari, Sanjyot V. (Spring 2003).  “Thermodynamic Analysis of Refrigerant Mixtures as R22 Substitutes in Water-Cooled Chiller Applications” UF

 

13.              Boza, Joseph Jared (Spring 2003/Co-Chairman).  “Performance of a Combustion Turbine and Absorption Refrigeration Combined Cycle” UF

 

14.              Tiedeman, Jason S. (Summer 2000).  "First and Second Law Optimization of a Two-Stage Refrigeration System" UF

 

15.              West, Andrew Curtis (Summer 1999).  "Optimization of Multistage Vapor Compression Cycles Using Genetic Algorithms" UF

 

16.              Velazquez, Luis G. (Fall 1998).  Non-Thesis ME. UF

 

17.              Skygge, Henric (Fall 1997).  "Optimization of a Combined Power and Refrigeration Cycle Using Solar Thermal Heat Sources."  Joint Supervision with the Swedish Royal Institute (Stockholm). UF

 

18.              Eidensten, Goran (Fall 1997).  "A Feasibility Study of a Combined Power and Refrigeration Cycle Using Solar Thermal Heat Sources."  Joint Supervision with the Swedish Royal Institute (Stockholm). UF

 

19.              Gupta, Sanjay (Summer 1997).  "Thermodynamics of Triple Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems" UF

 

20.              Vashishta, Nitish (Summer 1997).  "Evaluation of the Effects of Subcooling, Intercooling, and Liquid-to-Suction Heat Exchange on the Performance of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Systems" UF

 

21.              Alebrahim, Asad M. (Spring 1997).  "Electric Defrosting Analysis of a Finned Tube Evaporator Coil Using the Enthalpy Method" UF

 

22.              Pasumarthi, Naveen (Spring 1995).  "Performance Evaluation of Solar Chimneys" UF

 

23.              Davanagere, Badrish S. (Fall 1994/Co-Chairman).  "Transient Simulation and Economics of a Solar-Assisted Desiccant Air Conditioning System" UF

 

24.              Iyer, Suresh V. (Summer 1994).  "Demonstration and Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Solar Driven Desiccant Air Conditioning System" UF

 

25.              Baker, Dennis Keith (Spring 1994).  "Optimizing a District Heating System Using Search Methods" UF

 

26.              Clements, Joseph A. (Fall 1993).  "Heat Transfer Performance of a Roof-Spray Cooling System Employing the Transfer Function Method" UF

 

27.              Yurchisin, Todd Andre (Summer 1992/Non-Thesis).  "Expected Performance from an Absorption Liquid Chiller as Part of an Incinerator-Fed District Heating and Cooling System" UF

 

28.              Sengupta, Saibal (Fall 1992).  "An Experimental Investigation of Frost Formation and Heat Transfer on Subfreezing Surfaces" UM

 

29.              Gursu, Sezgin (1991).  "Analysis of Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems" UM

 

30.              Syed, Muhammad Tashfeen (1990).  "Thermodynamic and Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Liquefiers" UM

 

31.              Raju, Srinivasa P. (1990).  "Numerical Predictions of Frost Formation and Heat Transfer in Forced Convection" UM

 

32.              Yazdani, Muhammad Omar (1990).  "Experimental and Simulated Performance of a Solar Water Heating System for Residential Applications" UM

 

33.              Alkhamis, Adnan Ibrahim (1989).  "Transient Simulation of Solar-Assisted Heating/Cooling Systems for an Aquatic Center in a Tropical Environment" UM

 

34.              Tsiris, George (1988 Non-Thesis).  "Desiccant-Integrated HVAC Systems" UM

 

SUPERVISED GRADUATE RESEARCH

University of Florida

Madala, Srikanth (Summer 2008); Mago, Pedro Jose (Fall 2001); Morales, Manuel (Summer 2001); Bhusari, Sanjyot (Fall 2000); Notardonato, William (Summer 2000); Tiedeman, Jason (Fall 1998); Madabhushi, Srinivasan (Summer 1996); Pasumarthi, Naveen (Summer 1995); Kulkarni, Sanjay (Fall 1993); Farooq, Khizar (Summer 1993)

 

University of Miami

Lordgooei, Mehrdad (1989); Alkhamis, Adnan Ibrahim (1988); Rewary, Ajaya (1988); Padki, Manoj M. (1988)

 

Northern Illinois University

Thangasamy, Arul (1987); Zargarian, Arsalan (1986)

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED

University of Florida

Mayeaux, Carolyn (Fall 2004); Boza, Joseph Jared (Fall 2000); Theen, Randy S. (Spring 2000); Peaden, Jonathan M. (Fall 1998); Abulhosn, Hisham (Summer 1997); Tiedeman, Jason (Spring 1997); MacFarlane, Steven (Spring 1996); Tiedeman, Jason (Spring 1996); Urlaub, Jeff (Summer 1995); Anderson, William David (Fall 1993); Pugh, Robert Wayne, III (Summer 1993); Moreland, Samuel (Summer 1993); Hertz, Mark Gerard (Spring 1993); Thomas, Alicia L. (Spring 1993); Howard, Andy Gregg (Spring 1993); Mertz, Austin Cory (Fall 1992); Wei, Bui (Summer 1992)

 

            University of Miami

Dorula, Jacek (1990); Perez, Juan F. (1989)

 

            Northern Illinois University

1.                  Jaski, Mark S. (1986)

 

            Highest Honors Committees

1.                  Smith, Carl Benjamin (Fall 2006). “Lesser Known Energy Sources: A Study of Biogas and Tire-Based Fuels.” Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UF/ISE (Member)

2.                  Locke, Laura (Fall 2006).  Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UF (Member)

3.                  Zafar, Sadia (Fall 2003).  “Energy Efficient Lighting for the University of Florida Parking Garages.”  Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UF (Member)

4.                  Friedman, Michael E. (Fall 2001).  “Feasibility Study on a Piezoelectric Droplet Ejector” UF (Member)

5.                  Fisher, Brian (Summer 2000).  “The Effect of Oxygen on the Atomic Emission of Mercury” UF (Member)

6.                  Freudenberg, Kevin D. (Spring 2000).  “Parametric Analysis of a Thermally-Actuated Cooling System for Space Applications” UF (Co-Chairman)

7.                  Arsenault, Gregory R. (Spring 2000).  “Characterization of an Aerosol Source Stream for Development of Laser-Based Diagnostic Techniques” UF (Member)

8.                  Ricciardo, Mark (Spring 2000).  “Experimental Setup for Nucleate Pool Boiling Study” UF (Member).

9.                  Nord, James William (Fall 1999).  “Analysis of a Jet-Pumped Spacecraft Thermal Management and Power System” UF (Co-Chairman)

10.              Alhadeff, Noam Joseph (Spring 1999).  “Modification and Analysis of Regenerative Feedback Turbine Engine for Flight Applications” UF (Member)

 

            High Honors Committees

1.                  Goswami, Jaya (Fall 2008). “Cost Effective Energy Solutions for Low Income Housing in Alachua County” UF (Member)

2.                  Phillips, Robert A. (Spring 2007). “A Case Study of Displacement Ventilation Applied to an Individual and Open Office Concept” UF (Member)

3.                  Garcia, Brandon (Spring 2004). “The Production of Hydrogen using Algae” UF (Member)

4.                  Eaton, Robert (Spring 2004). “Predicting Energy Savings using Piece-Wise Linear Regression”  Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UF (Member)

5.                  Ateyo, Suzanne (Spring 2004). “Life Cycle Cost Comparison of Equal Friction Air Duct Sizing Criteria” UF (Member)

6.                  Angel, Robert (Fall 2003). “Life Cycle Cost Comparison of Different Pipe Sizing Criteria” UF (Member)

7.                  Arvesu, Marisa, (Fall 2003). “Energy Savings in the Boat and Ship Manufacturing Industry:  Proposed Solutions.”  Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, UF (Member)

8.                  Heckwolf, Michael (Fall 2001). “An Analysis of Shutdown for an Operational Fuel Cell Transit Bus” UF (Member)

9.                  Bray, Joseph (Summer 2001). “Design Considerations of a Two-Phase Flow Ejector Rig” UF (Co-Chairman)

10.              Boza, Joseph Jared (Fall 2000). “Analysis of a Two-Phase Flow in the Re-Equilibration Region after a Shock Wave” UF (Chairman)

11.              Trembley, Phillip William (Spring 2000). “Analysis of Regenerative Feedback Turbine Engine for Flight Applications at Takeoff and Cruise Conditions” UF (Member)

12.              Brandt, Ryan W. (Spring 2000). “Design and Implementation of a Fuel Additive Vaporization System for Flame Generation of Aerosols” UF (Member)

13.              Masters, Forrest (Fall 1999). “Stochastic Simulation Program.”  Department of Civil Engineering, UF (Member)

14.              Lurton, Mark L. (Spring 1999). “Mass Flow Rate Measurement at the Inlet to the High Pressure Compressor in a Regenerative Feedback Turbine Engine” UF (Member)

15.              Mokhbat, Elie Ayoub (Fall 1998). "Reynolds Number Effect on the Condensed Phase Momentum Flux of Supersonic Nozzle Flows" UF (Chairman)

16.              Pardo, Luis Alberto (1998). "Design of Five-Link Suspension Systems" UF (Member)

17.              Davis, Robert B. (Summer 1998). "Design Point Study of a Single Spool Gas Turbine" UF (Member)

18.              Collins-Garcia, Holly (Spring 1998). "The Process of Extraction and Recovery of Asphalt from a Mixture Using Trichloroethylene and Other Solvents" Department of Civil Engineering, UF (Member)

19.              Langford, Joseph (Spring 1996). "Efficiency and Gasdynamic Analysis of Two-Phase Mixtures in Supersonic Nozzles with Inter-Phase Heat Transfer and Slip" UF (Member)

20.              Jackson, Charles R. (Fall 1995). "Rankine-Hugoniot Analysis of Two-Phase Flow" UF (Member)

21.              Swalla, Dana R. (Spring 1993). "Analysis of a Combined Vapor Compression/ Absorption Refrigeration System" UF (Chairman)

22.              Cimbaro, Daniel M. (Spring 1993). "Blended Refrigerants for Energy Conservation" UF (Member)

23.              Levi, Daniel (1990). "Transient Forced Convection in a Rectangular Channel for a Sinusoidal Variation of Inlet Temperature” UM (Member)