LaVar King Isaacson - Professor Emeritus, Ph.D.
Revised 1995
Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 1956.
Ph.D., Mechanical and Fuels Engineering, University of Utah, 1962.
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Associate Fellow
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters
Pi Tau Sigma
Sigma Xi
HONORS AND AWARDS
University Distinguished Teaching Award, 1994
Professor of the Year, Undergraduates of Mech. Engineering, 1993-1994
Instructor of the Year, Undergraduates of Mech. Engineering, 1991-1992
Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Engineering, 1989
Outstanding Teaching Award, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, June 1984
Finalist, University of Utah Distinguished Teaching Award, 1982
Outstanding Teaching Award, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 1981-1982
Faculty Honors, University of Utah Utonian, 1966-67
Dougan Fellowship, 1959-1961
Ford Foundation Scholarship, 1951-1953
EXPERIENCE
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, July 1, 1970-present.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 1965 to 1970.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 1961 to 1965.
Graduate Fellow, University of Utah, 1959 to 1961.
Instructor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 1957 to 1959.
RESEARCH
Principal Investigator, "Electrically-Controlled Combustion in Internal Combustion Engines," University Research Support Committee, September 1, 1991 to August 30, 1994. $12,600.
Principal Investigator, "Enhanced Regression Rates in Hybrid Rocket Motors," University Research Committee, for the period January 1, 1989 to June, 1991. $4,889.00.
Principal Investigator, "Vortex Studies in an Expert Systems Format," Faculty Grant, University Research Committee, 1 March 1986 to February 28, 1987. $2,671.48
Principal Investigator, "Droplet Breakup in Turbulent Shear Layers," Funded by Hercules Incorporated, January 1985 to December 1985. $55,968.00
Principal Investigator, "Flow Instabilities in an Internal Free Shear Layer,"Funded by Institutional Funds Committee, University of Utah, June 1984. $12,000.00
Principal Investigator, "Droplet Breakup in Turbulent Shear Flows,"Funded by Hercules Incorporated, January 1984 to December 1984. $30,266.00
Principal Investigator, "Particle Size Distributions in Turbulent Flows," Faculty Research Grant, University Research Committee, June 1983 to June 1984. $5,000.00
Principal Investigator, "Study of Internal Flow Oscillations Produced by Vortex Shedding," Faculty Research Grant, University Research Committee, January 1981 to December 1981. $3,500.00
Principal Investigator, "Thrust Termination Tests," Funded by Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, November 1980 to July 1981. $13,900.00
Principal Investigator, "Vortex Production in Turbulent Duct Flow," Funded by Chemical Systems Division, United Technologies, June 1979 to Sept. 1979. $13,500.00
Program Manager, Supporting Research Program, Fossil Fuel Department, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, July 1975 to August 1976 Project
Manager, Advanced Energy Systems, Fossil Fuel and Advanced Systems Division, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, July 1974 to July 1975
Principal Investigator, Task 2, "Flow and Heat Transfer," Project THEMIS. Subsonic and Supersonic Reacting Turbulent Flow, Supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 1967 to 1972. $200,000.00
Principal Investigator with G. A. Flandro, "Acoustic Wave Growth and Nozzle Heat Transfer Effects Due to Turbulent Flow," funded by Hercules Inc., Bacchus, Utah, July 1, 1970 to January 31, 1971. $60,000.00
Principal Investigator, "Cold Flow Characteristics in a Simulated Slotted Grain Solid Propellant Rocket Motor," funded by Hercules Inc., Bacchus, Utah, August 1969 through November 1969
Principal Investigator, "Development of a Supersonic Combustion Boundary Layer Facility," funded by College of Glass Fund and Departmental equipment funds, 1967-1973
Principal Investigator, "Development of Temperature Laws for a Subsonic Turbulent Boundary Layer with Mass Injection and Heat Transfer," 1967-1968
Principal Investigator, "Prediction Techniques for Supersonic Blunt-Body Vehicles," funded by Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California, 1967-1968. $9,400.00
CONSULTING
Consultant, Hercules, Inc., Magna, Utah: Development of precise numerical solutions of the laminar and turbulent boundary layer equations for the evaluation of internal rocket nozzle heat transfer. Evaluation and development of prediction techniques for thermodynamic and transport properties of combustion products, May 1966 to January 1971, September 1973 to July 1974.
Industrial Engineer 5, Aerospace Division, Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, June 1981 to March 31, 1994.
Research Specialist, Space and Information Systems Division, North American Aviation, Inc., Downey, California, 1963-1964.
Senior Development Engineer, Hercules Inc., Bacchus, Utah, March 1959 to September 1959. Summer 1962.
Development Engineer, Sperry UT Laboratory, Salt Lake City,UT,Jan. 57 Sept. 57
Flight Test Engineer, Marquardt Corp. Van Nuys, CA June 1956 to January 1957.
UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Committee Assignments 1986-93.
DepartmentThermal/Fluids/Energy Systems Group.
Chairman, Thermal/Fluids Faculty Search Committee, 1989-90.
Chairman, Thermal Science Faculty Search Committee, 1988-89.
Director of Graduate Studies, September 1, 1985 to October 31, 1986.
Department Executive Committee, September 1, 1985 to October 31, 1986.
Curriculum Committee, September 1, 1987 to present.
Pi Tau Sigma, Faculty Advisor, 1976-1991.
College.
College Council, Department Representative, 1988-1991.
College Admissions Committee.
University.
University Library Policy Advisory Committee: 1987-88, 1988-89.
University Promotion and Tenure Advisory Committee: 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87.
University Academic Policy Advisory Committee: 1984-85, 1985-86.
NationalSolid Rocket Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1985-87.
ReviewerAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
Courses Taught
Fall Quarter, 1994.
Sabbatical Leave, One Quarter.
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, M.S., 1 enrolled.
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled.
Spring Quarter, 1994
ME 362, (3), Power Thermodynamics, 53 enrolled
ME 552, (4), Rocket Propulsion Systems, 12 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, M.S., 1 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter, 1994
ME 579, (4), ST-Internal Combustion Engines, 18 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, M.S., 1 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter, 1993
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 13 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, M.S., 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter, 1993
ME 480, (4), Design Project, 1 enrolled
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Laboratory, 86 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter, 1993
ME 480, (3), Design Project, 1 enrolled
ME 579, (4), Internal Combustion Engines, 28 enrolled(new course)
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Fall Quarter, 1992
ME 480, (3), Design Project, 1 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 46 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 8 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Summer Quarter, 1992
ME 480, (3), Design Project, 1 enrolled
ME/ChE 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 70 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter, 1992
ME 480, (3), Design Project, 2 enrolled
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics, 85 enrolled
ME 552, (4), Rocket Propulsion Systems, 42 enrolled
ME 552R, (4), Rocket Propulsion Systems, 7 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter, 1992
ME 480, (3), Design Project, 1 enrolled
ME 361/367, (3/1), Thermodynamics of Flow, 106 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter, 1991
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 43 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1991
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics, 103 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1991
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mechanics, 12 enrolled
ME 661, (3), Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics I, 6 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1990
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 10 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 7 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1990
ME 362/68, (3), (1), Power Thermodynamics, 66 enrolled
ME 552-1, (4), Rocket Propulsion Systems, 17 enrolled
ME 552-2, (4), Rocket Propulsion Systems, 26 enrolled(new-two sections)
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1990
ME 557, (2), Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics, 9 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1989
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 12 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 6 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1989
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 31 enrolled
ME 662, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics II, 4 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1989
ME 661, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics I, 4 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1988
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 24 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 9 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1988
ME 362/368, (3), (1), Power Thermodynamics, 84 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1988
ME 361/367, (3), (1), Thermodynamics of Flow, 84 enrolled
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mechanics, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1987
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 122 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 23 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1987
ME 652, (3), Advanced Gas Dynamics, 12 enrolled
ME 662, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics II, 6 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1987
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mechanics, 11 enrolled
ME 661, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics I, 10 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1986
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 23 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1986
ME 655, (3), Viscous Flow Theory II, 13 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 3 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1986
ME 557, (2) Exp. Methods in Fluid Mechanics, 4 enrolled
ME 654, (3), Viscous Flow Theory I, 10 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1985
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 15 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1985
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 21 enrolled
ME 662, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics II, 9 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1985
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 33 enrolled
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mech., 8 enrolled
ME 661, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics I, 9 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1984
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 15 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1984
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 19 enrolled
ME 655, (3), Viscous Flow Theory II, 14 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1984
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mech., 6 enrolled
ME 654, (3), Viscous Flow Theory I, 25 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1983
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 36 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 30 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1983
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 32 enrolled
ME 661, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics, 10 enrolled
ME 679, (1), Selected Topics, 10 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1983
Sabbatical Leave- One Quarter
Fall Quarter: 1982
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 31 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 10 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1982
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 45 enrolled
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 27 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1982
ME 361/367, (3/1), Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 39 enrolled
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mech., 10 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1981
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 28 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 14 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1981
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 46 enrolled
ME 662, (3), Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics II, 7 enrolled(new couirse)
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1981
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mech., 10 enrolled(new course)
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1980
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 30 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 7 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Summer Quarter, 1980
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 55 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1980
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 37 enrolled
ME 655, (3), Viscous Flow Theory II, 5 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1980
ME 557, (2), Exp. Methods in Fluid Mech., 8 enrolled
ME 654, (3), Viscous Flow Theory I, 25 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1979
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 20 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 24 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 4 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1979
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 36 enrolled
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 20 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1979
ME 557, (2), Aerodynamics Laboratory, 8 enrolled
ME 661, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics II, 7 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1978
ME 560-1, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 24 enrolled
ME 560-2, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 12 enrolled
(taught in Brigham City, Utah, two nights a week)
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 6 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Summer Quarter: 1978
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 47 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1978
ME 579, (4), Selected Topics - Fossil Fuels Power Plants, 13 enrolled
ME 655, (3), Viscous Flow Theory II, 7 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1978
ME 361/367, (3/1), Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 32 enrolled
ME 557, (2), Aerodynamics Laboratory, 9 enrolled
ME 654, (3), Viscous Flow Theory I, 11 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1977
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 25 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Summer Quarter: 1977
ME 364, (4), Heat Transfer, 18 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1977
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 23 enrolled
ME 655, (3), Transport Properties, 5 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1977
ME 562, (4), Thermal Systems Design, 21 enrolled
ME 661, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics II, 12 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1976
ME 360, (3), Engineering Thermodynamics, 31 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 26 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1974 - Spring Quarter: 1976
Leave of Absence - Electric Power Research Institute
Spring Quarter: 1974
Honors 212H, (3), Physical Science, 7 enrolled
ME 655, (3), Transport Properties, 5 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1974
Engg 110, (3), Technology and Society, 35 enrolled
ME 361/368, (3/1), Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 33 enrolled
ME 654, (3), Viscous Flow Theory I, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1973
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 23 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 18 enrolled
ME 660, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 11 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Summer Quarter: 1973
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 25 enrolled
ME 364, (4), Heat Transfer, 18 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1973
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 10 enrolled
ME 561, (4), Energy Conversion, 19 enrolle (new course)
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1973
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 20 enrolled
ME 661, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics II, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1972
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 21 enrolled
ME 557, (2), Aerodynamics Laboratory, 4 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 19 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Summer Quarter: 1972
ME 364, (4), Heat Transfer, 9 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1972
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 20 enrolled
ME 499, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 85 enrolled
ME 655, (3), Viscous Flow Theory II, 6 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1972
ME 101, (3), Introduction to Design, 16 enrolled
ME 361/367, (3/1),Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 18 enrolled
ME 499, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 81 enrolled
ME 654, (3), Viscous Flow Theory I, 5 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1971
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 17 enrolled
ME 499, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 82 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 13 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1971
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 21 enrolled
ME 552, (4), Propulsion Systems, 6 enrolled
ME 662, (3), Transport Properties, 4 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1971
ME 361/367, (3/1),Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 18 enrolled
ME 691, (3), Selected Topics, 6 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1970
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 44 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 10 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1970
ME 362/368, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 21 enrolled
ME 655, (3), Viscous Flow Theory II, 8 enrolled (new course)
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1970
ME 361/367, (3/1),Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 18 enrolled
ME 557, (2), Aerodynamics Laboratory, 5 enrolled
ME 654, (3), Viscous Flow Theory I, 10 enrolled (new course)
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1969
ME 360, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 47 enrolled
ME 560, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 8 enrolled
ME 697, (var), Thesis Research, Master's, 2 enrolled
ME 797, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 3 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1969
ME 162/168, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 21 enrolled
ME 181, (3), Propulsion Systems, 19enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1969
ME 161/167, (3/1),Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 23 enrolled
ME 182, (2), Experimental Aerodynamics, 2 enrolled
ME 249, (3), Advanced Statistical Thermodynamics, 6 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1968
ME 160, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 36 enrolled
ME 167, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 21 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1968
ME 162/168, (3/1), Power Thermodynamics/Lab, 23 enrolled
ME 291, (3), Selected Topics, 7enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1968
ME 161/167, (3/1),Thermodynamics of Flow/Lab, 23 enrolled
ME 182, (2), Experimental Aerodynamics, 3 enrolled
ME 291, (3), Selected Topics, 7 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1967
ME 160, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 49 enrolled
ME 167, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 8enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1967
ME 260, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 6 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1967
ME 181, (4), Propulsion Systems, 18 enrolled
ME 182, (2), Experimental Aerodynamics, 3 enrolled
ME 249, (3), Advanced Statistical Thermodynamics, 3 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1966
ME 167, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 19 enrolled
ME 256, (3), Advanced Gas Dynamics, 7 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1966
ME 162, (4), Power Thermodynamics, 18 enrolled
ME 196, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 105 enrolled
ME 260, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 6 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1966
ME 161, (4), Thermodynamics - Flow, 15 enrolled
ME 181, (4), Propulsion Systems, 27 enrolled
ME 196, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 113 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1966
ME 167, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 19 enrolled
ME 256, (3), Advanced Gas Dynamics, 7 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1966
ME 162, (4), Power Thermodynamics, 18 enrolled
ME 196, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 105 enrolled
ME 260, (3), Advanced Thermodynamics, 6 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1966
ME 161, (4), Thermodynamics - Flow, 15 enrolled
ME 181, (4), Propulsion Systems, 27 enrolled
ME 249, (3), Advanced Statistical Thermodynamics, 5 enrolled (new course)
ME 196, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 113 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 2 enrolle
Fall Quarter: 1965
ME 160, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 31 enrolled
ME 167, (4), Statistical Thermodynamics, 19 enrolled (new course)
ME 280, (3), Advanced Aerodynamics, 2 enrolled
ME 196, (0.5), Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 118 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Summer Quarter: 1965
ME 150, (4), Mechanics - Statics, 11 enrolled
ME 152, (4), Mechanics - Dynamics, 26 enrolled
ME 244, (3), Engineering Material Science, 1 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1965
ME 162-1, (4), Power Thermodynamics, 34 enrolled
ME 162-2, (4), Power Thermodynamics, 19 enrolled
ME 180, (4), Aerodynamics, 14 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1965
ME 182, (2), Aerodynamics Laboratory, 5 enrolled
ME 253, (3), Advanced Dynamics, 8 enrolled
ME 280, (3), Advanced Aerodynamics, 6 enrolled
ME 300, (var), Thesis Research, Ph.D., 1 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1964
ME 160, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 27 enrolled
ME 172, (4), Instrumentation and Controls, 18 enrolled
ME 180, (4), Aerodynamics, 23 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1963 - Spring Quarter: 1964
Leave of Absence - Space and Information System Division,North American
Aviation, Inc.
Spring Quarter: 1963
ME 181, (4), Propulsion Systems, 6 enrolled
ME 188, (4), Compressible Fluid Flow, 13 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1963
ME 160, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 17 enrolled
ME 181, (4), Propulsion Systems, 20 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1962
ME 180, (4), Aerodynamics, 13 enrolled
ME 280, (4), Advanced Aerodynamics, 5 enrolled
Spring Quarter: 1962
ME 180-2, (4), Aerodynamics, 16 enrolled
ME 181-1, (4), Gas Turbines - Jet Propulsion, 16 enrolled
ME 188-1, (4), Compressible Fluid Flow, 27 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1962
ME 160-2, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 17 enrolled
ME 181, (4), Gas Turbines - Jet Propulsion, 26 enrolled
ME 183, (4), Missile Technology, 26 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1961
ME 180-1, (4), Aerodynamics, 26 enrolled
ME 180-2, (4), Aerodynamics, 24 enrolled
ME 185-1, (4), Airplane Stress Analysis, 29 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1960
ME 183, (4), Missile Technology, 32 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1959
ME 183, (4), Missile Technology, 21 enrolled (new course)
Spring Quarter: 1958
ME 152-5, (4), Engineering Mechanics, - Dynamics, 20 enrolled
ME 162-3, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics - Power, 12 enrolled
ME 176-1, (4), Heat Transfer, 17 enrolled
Winter Quarter: 1958
ME 152-2, (4), Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 25 enrolled
ME 153-2, (1), Mtls. Testing Laboratory, 13 enrolled
ME 153-8, (1), Mtls. Testing Laboratory, 10 enrolled
ME 161-2, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics - Flow, 18 enrolled
Fall Quarter: 1957
ME 150-3, (4), Engineering Mechanics - Statics, 16 enrolled
ME 153-4, (1), Mtls. Testing Laboratory, 12 enrolled
ME 153-4, (1), Mtls. Testing Laboratory, 11 enrolled
ME 160-2, (4), Engineering Thermodynamics, 1 enrolled.
Graduate Student Supervision
M.S.:
Gideon Jolley,anticipated completion, 1995.
Ph.D.:
Hossein Mahdavy, anticipated completion, 1996.
Todd B. Harman, anticipated completion, 1996.
M.S. Degrees:
Jordan, Michael Perry, "Vortex Enhancement of RegressionRates," June 1991.
Oyler, Patrick R., nonthesis option, June 1991.
Parker, Kevin Lynn, "A Dynamical Systems Study of Intermittent Velocity Bursts in an Internal Free Shear Layer," June 1991.
Crepeau, John C., "A Deterministic Approach to Shear-Flow Transition," December 1988.
Denison, Martin K., "Measurement Techniques for the Study of Vortex-Driven Droplet Breakup," June 1986.
Miller, Timothy F., "Application of a k-e Model for Turbulence in an Internal Free Shear Layer," June 1984.
Young, Gerould K., "Particle Size Distributions from theDiffraction of Laser Light," December 1984.
Barson, Steven L., "Pressure Correlations in an Internal Cavity Flow," June 1983.
Lemmon, Roger D., "Data Acquisition and Analyis for Thermal Science Experiments," June 1982.
Marshall, Alan G., "Nonlinear Acoustic Coupling in Cavity Flows," June 1982.
Sedgwick, Leigh M., "Thermodynamic and Dynamic Properties of Metastable Water," June 1979.
Thompson, Joseph D., "Design and Construction of a Turbulent Shear Flow Combustion Chamber," June 1979.
Hanson, Robert G., "Comparison of Turbulent Spectra for Two and Three Sensor Probes," June 1974.
Alger, Terry W., "Design of a Gasdynamic Mixing Laser," June 1973.
Peterson, Richard L., "Statistical Properties of a Turbulent Boundary Layer with Surface Mass Injection," June 1971.
Harmer, Rohn W., "Design, Construction, and Calibration of a Supersonic Boundary-Layer Channel," June 1969.
Boyd, David L., "Theoretical and Experimental Performance of a Supersonic Combustion Boundary-Layer Facility,"June 1969.
Ph.D. Degrees:
LeBaron, Donald Ray, "Predictive Models for Circular Duct Flow and Aluminum Particle Behavior in Solid Propellant Rocket Motors," December 1994.
Crepeau, John Christian, "Spectral Entropy Behavior in Transitional Flows," 1991.
Bonabian, Saeed, "Internal Flow Analysis With a Predictive Model for Droplet Size Distribution," 1990.
Hagen, Kirk Dee, "Vorticity Amplification in Nonorthogonal Stagnation Flow," 1989.
Lee, Myung-Jae, "A Theoretical Study of Turbulence in Terms of Conditioned Variables," 1980.
Zeamer, Richard J., "The Effects of Acoustic Waves on Turbulence," 1975.
Boyd, David L., "The Effects of Turbulence in Driving Acoustic Waves for Jet Flow into a Choked Rectangular Chamber," 1974.
Moon, Lamar F., "Selected Statistical Properties of a High Velocity Turbulent Boundary Layer with Surface Mass Addition," 1973.
Jones, Jerold W., "A Turbulent Boundary Layer with Mass Addition, Combustion, and Pressure Gradients," 1970.
Al Saji, Sadiq J., "The Transpired Turbulent Boundary Layer with Heat Transfer," 1968.
Smith, Thomas H., "Hot-Film Characteristics in a Turbulent Boundary Layer with Foreign-Gas Injection," 1968.
PATENTS
Electrically-Controlled Combustion Engines, Disclosure U-1672, University of Utah Technology Transfer Office, April 1991.
Coal-Fracturing and Combustion System, Patent Disclosure, University of Utah, June 1979.
Shock Induced Coal Fracturing and Cleaning Process. Patent Disclosure, University of Utah, January 1977.
Shock Induced Combustion and Ionization MHD Apparatus, United States Patent No. 3,622,817, November 1971.
PRESENTATIONS
March 30, 1994, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Presentation to Hercules Aerospace Technical Staff, Bacchus, Utah, 12 attendees.
February 2, 1994, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 10 attendees.
November 3, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 10 attendees.
September 15, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 12 attendees.
August 11, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency,Bacchus, Utah, 5 attendees.
July 28, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 5 attendees.
May 19, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 6 attendees.
April 21, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 8 attendees.
March 17, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 11 attendees.
February 24, 1993, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 9 attendees.
November 18, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 12 attendees.
September 16, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 12 attendees.
August 19, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 10 attendees.
July 22, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 10 attendees.
June 16, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 8 attendees.
May 19, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 10 attendees.
April 21, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 9 attendees.
March 24, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 10 attendees.
March 16, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Magna, Utah, 25 attendees.
February 18, 1992, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 9 attendees.
November 21, 1991, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 10 attendees.
September 26, 1991, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 15 attendees.
June 27, 1991, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 10 attendees.
May 23, 1991, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 10 attendees.
April 25, 1991, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 10 attendees.
March 28, 1991. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 10 attendees.
March 18, 1991, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Magna, Utah, 26 attendees.
February 21, 1991. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 10 attendees.
December 20, 1990. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, December, 12 attendees.
November 29, 1990. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 8 attendees.
September 24, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Magna, Utah, 27 attendees.
September 20, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 8 attendees.
August 30, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 8 attendees.
June 13, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 7 attendees.
May 17, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 8 attendees.
April 17, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 7 attendees.
March 29, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Magna, Utah, 12 attendees.
March 19, 1990, "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Magna, Utah, 26 attendeees.
November 16, 1989. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 7 attendees.
October 19, 1989. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 6 attendees.
September 28, 1989. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 6 attendees.
August 24, 1989. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," DoD On-Site Inspection Agency, Bacchus, Utah, 4 attendees.
March 23, 1989. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Bacchus, Utah, 26 attendees.
November 30-December 1, 1988. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Aerospace Company, Bacchus, Utah, 46 attendees.
March 22-23, 1988. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United StatesGovernment, Bacchus, Utah, 25 attendees.
September 1, 1987. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," four-hour presentation by request of the U. S. Air Force Technology, Hercules Incorporated, Magna, Utah, 21 attendees.
July 31-August 1, 1985. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah.
May 1, 1985. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Bacchus, Utah.
March 19, 1985. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, 50 attendees.
November 9, 1984. "Vortex Structures in an Internal Free Shear Layer," University of Utah.
September 10-11, 1984. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah. 30 attendees.
August 16-17, 1984. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah. 33 attendees.
June 11-12, 1984. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah. 46 attendees.
June 27-28, 1984. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah. 48 attendees.
March 22, 1984. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah.
September 21-22, 1983. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah.
September 19, 1983. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," United States Government, Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah. 26 attendees.
June 29-30, 1983. "Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Four-hour review sponsored by Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah. 34 attendees.
PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS
"Isentropic Window," InterActive Computer Program for Advanced Thermodynamics, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University opf Utah, December 1994.
"Equation of State Window," InterActive Computer Program for Advanced Thermodynamics, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, December 1994.
"Thermodynamics in C," University of Utah Copy Center, December 19, 1994. 237 pages.
"A Deterministic Prediction of Ordered Structures in an Internal Free Shear Layer," Journal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics. Vol. 18, No. 3, 1993, pp. 256-270.
"Spectral Entropy as a Measure of Self-Organization in Transition Flows," Co- author J. C. Crepeau, in "Self-Organization, Emerging Properties, and Learning," edited by A. Babloyantz, Plenum Press, New York, 1991, pp. 287- 294.
"Enhanced Regression Rates in Hybrid Rocket Motors," UTEC 91-18, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, August 1991.
"Spectral Entropy Measurements of Coherent Structures in an Evolving Shear Layer," Co-author J.C. Crepeau, Journal of Non- Equilibrium Thermodynamics. Vol. 16, No. 2, 1991, pp. 135- 151.
"On the Spectral Entropy Behavior of Self-Organizing Processes," Co-author, J.C. Crepeau, Journal of Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics, Vol. 15, No. 2, 1990, pp. 115-126.
"Unstable Vortices in the Near Region of an Internal Flow Cavity," Co-authors, M.K. Dension, and J.C. Crepeau, AIAA Journal, Vol. 27, No. 12, December 1989, pp. 1667-1672.
"Unstable Bursts in the Near Region of an Internal Free Shear Layer," Co-author, J. C. Crepeau, Paper No. 88-3578-CP, First National Fluid Dynamics Congress, July 24-28, 1988, Cincinnati, Ohio.
"Droplet Size Following Parachute Breakup," UTEC ME 88-014, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, February 1988.
"Aluminum Breakup and Combustion Efficiency in a Solid Rocket Motor," Report No. HITC/T211/230-0790, Magna, Utah, August 25, 1987.
"Shear Layer Profiles in the Near Region of an Internal Cavity Flow," co-authors, M.K. Denison and J.C. Crepeau, UTEC 87-023, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, May 1987.
"Spiral Vortices and Droplet Breakup," AIAA Journal, Vol. 24, No. 5, May 1986, p. 858-860.
"Droplet Breakup by Vortex Interaction for Application in Solid Propellant Rocket Motor Analysis," Co-Author, M. K. Denison, UTEC ME 86-004, Final Technical Report, Purchase Order ARIB 07368, March 1, 1985, to Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, January 10, 1986.
"Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Co-author D. K. Davis, Hercules Aerospace Company, October, 1986, 62 pages.
"Measurement of Droplet Size Distribution from the Diffraction of Laser Light," Co-author, Martin K. Dension, UTEC ME 85-016, Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, February 1985.
"Vortex Structures and Droplet Breakup for Application in Aluminized Solid Propellant Rocket Motors." Final Report, UTEC ME 85-006, to Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, January 1985.
"Droplet Breakup in Turbulent Shear Flow," Summary Report, UTEC ME 84- 098, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Utah, December 1984.
"Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals," Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, March 1984.
"Shear Flow Effects on Droplet Sizes in Aluminized Solid Propellant Rocket Motors," Technical Report H500-12-1-3, Hercules Incorporated, Bacchus, Utah, September 22, 1983.
"Non-linear Resonant Interactions in Internal Cavity Flows," Co-author, A. G. Marshall, AIAA Journal, Vol. 21, No. 5, May 1983, pp. 785-786.
"Particle Formation and Growth in a Rocket Combustion Chamber by the Two-Phase Reacting Turbulent Boundary-Layer Approach," Internal Report, MISC/6/140-116, Hercules Incorporated, Magna, Utah, September 1982.
"Particle Breakup in Two-Phase Nozzle Flow," Internal Report, MISC/6/ 100-2008, Hercules Incorporated, Magna, Utah, September 1982.
"Acoustic Oscillations in Internal Cavity Flows: Nonlinear Resonant Interactions," Co-author, A. G. Marshall. AIAA Journal, Vol. 20, No. 1, January 1982, pp. 152-154.
"Keller-Cebeci 'Box' Method Applied to Boundary Layers in Submerged Rocket Nozzles," Internal Report, MISC/6/40-0315P/53, Hercules Incorporated, Magna, Utah, Aug. 1981.
"Turbulent Boundary Layer Analysis in Converging-Diverging Nozzles, Internal Report, MISC/6/40-0315P/22, Hercules Incorporated, Magna, Utah, July 1981.
"Vortex-Shedding Studies," Co-authors, R. S. Brown, R. Dunlap, S. W. Young, G. A. Flandro, R. A. Beddin, and F. E. C. Culick, Chemical System Division, Report No. 4901-79-244 FR(D), September 1979.
"Vortex Production in Turbulent Duct Flow," UTEC ME 79-132, September 1979.
"Mathematical Modelling of a Steam-Driven Oil-Shale Retort," Co-author H. R. Jacobs, UTEC ME 78-153, December 1978.
"Laser-Fusion Program Summary Report," EPRI SR-9, Special Report, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, February 1975.
"Particle Growth Models for Application in Metallized Solid Propellant Rocket Motors," Consultant's Report No. 487ON/6/40-4370, Hercules, Inc., Magna, Utah June 14, 1974.
"Selected Statistical Properties in the Inner Region of a Transpired Turbulent Boundary Layer," Co-author R. L. Peterson, AIAA Journal, Vol. 11, No. 12, December 1973, pp. 1758-1760.
"A Statistical Study of a Turbulent Boundary Layer with Surface Mass Injection Using a Triple-Senor Probe; Preliminary Result." Co- authors, R. L. Peterson and R. G. Hanson, UTEC TH 71-174, September 1972.
"Task II: Flow and Heat Transfer Report," Co-authors, L. F. Moon, C. F. Thompson, and R. J. Zeamer. UTEC TH 72-153B, "The Chemistry and Mechanics of Combustion with Application to Rocket Engine Systems," College of Engineering, University of Utah, September 1972.
"The Influence of Mean Flow on Rocket Motor Combustion Instability. Vol. II: Effects of Turbulence on Acoustic Waves in a Cavity," AFRPL TR 72-103, Final Report, AFRPL Contract FO 4611-71-C-0047, August 1972.
"Turbulent Boundary Layer with Mass Addition, Combustion and Pressure Gradients,"Co-authors, J. W. Jones and S. Vreeke, AIAA Journal, Vol. 9, No. 9, September 1971, pp. 1762-1768.
"Turbulent Structure in a Boundary Layer with Surface Mass Addition and Combustion," Co-author C. F. Thompson, UTEC TH 71-147, June 1971.
"Statistical Properties of a Turbulent Boundary Layer with Surface Mass Injection," Co-author R. L. Peterson, AFOSR Scientific Report, AFOSR-TR-71-1880, May 1971.
"Statistical Properties and Imposed Acoustic Waves," Co-author R. L. Peterson, UTEC ME 71-027, January 1971.
"Statistical Properties of Turbulence for Slot Flow into a Choked Acoustic Cavity," Co-authors D. L. Boyd and L. F. Moon, UTEC ME 71-026, January 1971.
"Turbulent Kinetic Energy Equation for a Transpired Turbulent Boundary Layer," AIAA Journal, Vol. 9, No. 3, March 1971, pp. 527-529.
"Program for Experimental Evaluation of a Turbulent Kinetic Energy Equation for a Turbulent Boundary Layer with Mass Injection," Co-author C. F. Thompson, UTEC TH 70-144, August 1970.
"Calculation of the Turbulent Boundary Layer in a Submerged Rocket Nozzle Utilizing the Turbulent Kinetic Energy Equation," Consultant's Report, No. 17-10203/6/40-1465, Hercules Inc., Magna, Utah, July 17, 1970.
"Inner Region of a Transpired Turbulent Boundary Layer Using the Turbulent Kinetic Energy Equation," Co-author R. J. Christensen, UTEC TH 70-808, College of Engineering, University of Utah, June 1970.
"Velocity Laws for Turbulent Boundary Layers with Mass Addition and Combustion," AIAA Journal, Vol. 8, No. 6, June 1970, pp. 1148-1151. Co-author J. W. Jones.
"A Turbulent Boundary Layer with Mass Addition, Combustion, and Pressure Gradients," Co- authors J. W. Jones and S. A. Vreeke, paper presented at the AIAA Reacting Turbulent Flows Conference, San Diego, California, June 17-18, 1970.
"Cold Flow Characteristics in a Simulated Slotted Grain Solid Propellant Rocket Motor," Co-authors D. L. Boyd and L. F. Moon, Report No. UTEC TH 69-147, College of Engineering, University of Utah; final report for Purchase Order No. 0203-058407 from Hercules Inc., Bacchus, Utah, through the Utah Engineering Experiment Station, November 4, 1969.
"Prediction Techniques for Pressure and Heat-Transfer Distribution over Bodies of Revolution in High-Subsonic to Low-Supersonic Flight," Co-author J. W. Jones, Naval Weapons Center Technical Publication 4570, NWC China Lake, California, November 1968 (148 pages).
"Temperature Laws for a Turbulent Boundary Layer with Injection and Heat Transfer," Co-author S. J. AlSaji, AIAA Journal,, Vol. 7, No. 1, January 1969, pp. 157-159.
"Calculation of the Turbulent Prandtl Number for Variable Property Flow," Co-author T. H. Smith, UTEC TH 68-020. College of Engineering, 1968.
"Calculation of the Turbulent Skin-Friction with Foreign-Gas Injection," Co-author T. H. Smith, UTEC TH 68-021. College of Engineering, 1968.
"Concentration Effects on Hot-Film Turbulence Readings," Co-author T. H. Smith, UTEC TH 68-002. College of Engineering, 1968.
"Hot-Film Power Dissipation in a Turbulent Boundary Layer with Foreign-Gas Injection," Co-author T. H. Smith, UTEC TH 68-023. College of Engineering, 1968.
"Chemistry and Mechanics of Combustion with Application to Rocket Engine Systems," Task 2, Flow and Heat Transfer, Project THEMIS, Annual Report, UTEC DO 68-0656. College of Engineering, 1968.
"Development of the Turbulent Boundary Layer Equations for Submerged Nozzle Rocket Motors," Consultant's Report, Internal Letter, Hercules Inc., Magna, Utah, October 24, 1968.
"Laminar Boundary LayersandÊHeat Transfer Analysis of Solid Propellant Rocket Nozzles," Co-author R. D. Erickson, Report No. 17-0102-3/6/40-893, Hercules Inc., Magna, Utah, August 7, 1968.
"Status Report on Submerged Nozzle Boundary Layer and Heat Transfer Program," Consultant's Report No. 17-010203/6/40/609, Hercules Inc., Magna, Utah, December 22, 1967.
"Prediction Techniques for Pressure and Heat Distributions over Bodies of Revoluation in High Subsonic to Low Supersonic Flight," Co- author J. W. Jones UTEC ME 68-027, Final report, Contract N60530-67-C-0046, Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California, March 14, 1968.
"Submerged - Nozzle Boundary Layer Analysis for Metallized Solid Propellant Rocket Motors," Consultant's Report, Ref. No. 17-102-3/6/40-359, Hercules Inc., Magna, Utah, September 1967.
"Calculation Procedure for the Coupled Kinetically-Controlled Surface Recession of Charring Insulators," Consultant's Report, Ref. No. 17-10203/4/32-307, Hercules Inc., Magna, Utah, April 11, 1967.
"Heterogeneous Surface Erosion Models for Charring Insulators," Consultant's Report, Ref. No. 17-10203/4/32-341, Hercules Inc., Magna, Utah, April 11, 1967.
"Equilibrium Chemical Composition of the Products of Ablation of Typical Inorganic-Reinforced Plastic," SID Report No. 64-1284, North American Aviation, Inc., Downey, California, July 1964.
"Chemical Ablation of the Apollo Heat Shield," Internal Report, Space and Information Systems Division, North American Aviation, August 1964.
"Compressible Flow with Reactions," Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Engineering Symposium, Brigham Young University, April 1963.
"Burning Rates and Pressure Decay Transients During Termination of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors," co-author L. D. Smoot, AIAA Journal, August 1963.
"Ballistic Analysis of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors During Thrust Termination Including Analysis of Proposed Minuteman Third State Wing VI Concept," co-author L. D. Smoot, Weapons System 133A, Hercules Report No. HPC-25.1-15-2, 1962.
"A Calculation of the Upper Limit to the Transient Temperature Distribution on the Pivoted Nozzle Structure of the Rocket Motor XM-57 (Hercules)," Weapons System 133A, Minuteman Technical Document No. 001, March 1960.