Student Theses & Reports
Ph.D. Theses
Alghamdi, K. 2024. Development of component and system models for a novel residential vapor-compression system integrating water-based thermal energy storage and incorporating both rule-based and model predictive control options. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Cai, S. 2013. Thermal performance of mechanical pipe insulation systems at below-ambient temperature. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Chantrasrisalai, C. 2007. Optical and Thermal Fenestration Models for Building Cooling Load Calculations. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Cullin, J. 2014. Advancements in the simulation of ground source heat pump systems. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Deng, Z. 2004. Modeling of Standing Column Wells in Ground Source Heat Pump Systems. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Gall, J. 2015. Dynamic modeling and optimizing control of air conditioning system with short cycling scroll compressor. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Islam, M. 2023. Development of a peristaltic compressor and other novel oil-free compressor technologies. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Iu, I. 2007. Development of Air-to-air Heat Pump Simulation Program with Advanced Heat Exchanger Circuitry Algorithm. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Jin, H. 2002. Parameter Estimation Based Models of Water Source Heat Pumps. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Kim, T. 2001. Optimum Duct Design for Variable Air Volume Systems. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Kong, W. 2006. A Convective Heat Transfer Model for Simulation of Rooms with Attached Wall Jets. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Lee, A. 2023. Experimentally validated heat exchanger refrigerant charge model and optimization of refrigerant charge for a heat pump. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Lee, E. 2013. An Improved Hydronic Loop System Solution Algorithm with A Zone-Coupled Horizontal Ground Heat Exchanger Model for Whole Building Energy Simulation. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Liu, X. 2005. Development and Experimental Validation of Simulation of Hydronic Snow Melting Systems For Bridges. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Mitchell, M. 2019. An enhanced vertical ground heat exchanger model for whole building energy simulation Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Moallem, E. 2012. Experimental and theoretical investigation of effect of fin geometry on frost formation on microchannel heat exchangers. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Nguyen, D. 1992. Non-Azeotropic Refrigerant Mixture (NARM) Vapor Compression Cycles. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Nigusse, B. 2007. Improvements to the Radiant Time Series Method Cooling Load Calculation Procedure. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Padhmanabhan, S. 2011. Study of Frost Growth on Heat Exchangers Used as Outdoor Coils in Air Source Heat Pump Systems. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Park, H. 2023. Development of recommendations for air mixer and sampler design and combinations thereof for performance testing of HVAC equipment. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Saleem, S. 2021. Predicting and testing the performance of next generation heat exchangers with low-GWP refrigerants. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Sarfraz, O. 2019. Development and validation of a reduced order fin-and-tube heat exchanger model. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Tanveer, M. 2023. Capacity based performance predictions for positive displacement compressors with low-GWP refrigerants through compressor modeling. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Xiao, D. 2006. Inter-Model, Analytical, and Experimental Validation of A Heat Balance Based Residential Cooling Load Calculation Procedure. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Xing, L. 2014. Estimations of Undisturbed Ground Temperatures Using Numerical and Analytical Modeling. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Xu, X. 2007. Simulation and Optimal Control of Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Yavuzturk, C. 1999. Modeling of Vertical Ground Loop Heat Exchangers for Ground Source Heat Pump Systems. Ph.D. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
M.S. Student Theses & Reports
Austin III, W. 1998. Development of an In Situ System for Measuring Ground Thermal Properties. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Barve, A. 2012. Study of Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants in Heat Pump System for Residential Applications. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Bhansali, A. 2009. Development and Analysis of Model Based Economizer Strategies. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Biswas, A. 2012. Performance and Capacity Comparison of Two New LGWP Refrigerants Alternative to R410a in Residential Air Conditioning Applications. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Bhargava, M. 1998. Enhancements to the Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Design Program. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Brinkman, E. 2019. Design, Development, and Validation of a Low-Cost Measurement System for Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Systems M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Cai, S. 2009. Design of an Experimental Facility for Frost Growth Study in Microchannel Heat Exchangers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Castelino, R. 1992. Implementation of the Revised Transfer Function Method and Evaluation of the CLTD/SCL/CLF Method. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Chen, X. 1996. Addition of Annual Building Energy Analysis Capability to a Design Load Calculation Program. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Chiasson, A. 1999. Advances in Modeling of Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Chowdhury, I. 2021. Design And Construction of a Pumped Refrigerant Loop for Commercial Scale Low-GWP Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Testing. M.S. Thesis. Oklahoma State University.
Conjeevaram Bashyam, K. 2013. Simulation of Lakes and Surface Water Heat Exchanges for Design of Surface Water Heat Pump Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Cook, J. 2021. Development of Computer Programs for Fast Computation of g-Functions and Automated Ground Heat Exchanger Design
Cullin, J. 2008. Improvements in design procedures for ground source and hybrid ground source heat pump systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Daher, S. 1996. Integrating a Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Into a Building Simulation Program. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Dalvi, V. 1999. Development of HVAC Load Explorer v1.0 and User's Guide. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Deokar, P. 2013. Development of an Experimental Methodology for Measurement of Oil Retention and Its Effect on the Microchannel Heat Exchanger. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Eldridge, D. 2007. Design of an Experimental Facility for the Validation of Cooling Load Calculation Procedures. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Elyyan, M. 2005. Design of an Experimental Facility For Building Airflow and Heat Transfer Measurements. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Espin, D. 2003. Experimental and Computational Investigation of Snow Melting on a Hydronically Heated Concrete Slab. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Feng, X. 1999. Energy Analysis of BOK Building. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Ferguson, J. 1997. A Full Scale Room for the Experimental Study of Interior Building Convective Heat Transfer. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Franke, J. 2019. Design and construction of a hydronic conditioning loop for a psychrometric testing facility. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Gabel, K. 2022. Quantitative analysis of positive-displacement compressor models tested in extrapolation scenarios. M.S. Thesis.Oklahoma State University.
Gentry, J. 2007. Simulation and Validation of Hybrid Ground Source and Water-Loop Heat Pump Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Grundmann, R. 2016. Improved Design Methods for Ground Heat Exchangers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Hansen, G. 2011. Experimental Testing and Analysis of Surface Water Heat Exchangers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Harges, E. 2016. Modelling Oil Retention, Pressure Drop, and Heat Transfer of Refrigerant-oil Mixtures in a Microchannel Condenser. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Hegde, R. 2000. Development of Surrogate Bridge Freezing Capacitor Sensors and Control Circuit. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Hern, S. 2004. Design of an Experimental Facility for Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Hockersmith, S. 2002. Experimental and Computational Investigation of Snow Melting on Heated Horizontal Surfaces. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Hong, T. 2011. Measurements of Frost Growth on Louvered Folded Fins of Microchannel Heat Exchangers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Hossain, M. 2019. Effect of operational parameters and inlet duct design on ECM fan performance of a push-through residential air handling unit. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Istiaque, Farhan. 2023. Development and commissioning of a variable capacity experimental infrastructure for a novel three fluid heat exchanger. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Iu, I. 2002. Experimental Validation of the Radiant Time Series Method for Cooling Load Calculations. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Iyer, A. 1999. Enhancement of the Generic Database Library Environment for Engineering Applications and Its Implementations for HVAC Load Explorer. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Jain, N. 1999. Parameter Estimation of Ground Thermal Properties. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Jankovic, S. 2000. Surrogate Bridge Freezing Sensors. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Karambakkam, B. 2004. Transient Conduction Heat Transfer in Two-Dimensional and Heavy One-Dimensional Walls. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Khan, M. 2004. Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Ground Source Heat Pump Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Kinchelow, M. 2019. Design and Construction of a Psychrometric Testing Facility for Commercial Scale Heat Exchanger Coils. M.S. Thesis. Oklahoma State University.
Largent, M. 2007. Modeling Flat Plate Solar Collectors in HVACSIM+ and the Development of an Integrated Weather File Reader. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Lee, E. 2008. Development, Verification, and Implementation of a Horizontal Buried Pipe Ground Heat Transfer Model in EnergyPlus. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Lifferth, S. 2009. Design and Construction of a New Psychrometric Chamber. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Lim, E. 2010. A Preliminary Investigation of Fouling in Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Lindsey, K. 1991. Revision of the CLTD/CLF Cooling Load Calculation Method. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Makhani, K. 2020. Design, Simulation, and Construction of a Hot-Gas Bypass Chiller for a Commercial Scale Psychrometric Coil Testing Facility. M.S. Thesis. Oklahoma State University.
Malayappan, V. 2012. Implementation of a Finite Line Source Solution For Sizing Borehole Heat Exchangers. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Manicham, A. 1996. Enhancements to a Windows Based Program for Design of Ground Loop Heat Exchangers. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Mitchell, M. 2014. Experimental Investigations and Design Tool Development for Surface Water Heat Pump Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Mokashi, S. 1999. Implementation of Loads Direct to the Ground Loop Heat Exchanger in GLHEPRO Version 3.0. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Mulugarthi, S. 2015. Oil Retention and Its Effects on Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer in Microchannel Evaporators of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Murugappan, A. 2002. Implementing Ground Source Heat Pump and Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Models in the EnergyPlus Simulation Environment. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Ozdemir, O. 2009. Thermal Performance Comparison between Micro-channel and Round Tube Heat Exchangers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Padhmanabhan, S. 2005. Modeling, Verification and Optimization of Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems in ENERGYPLUS. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Peramanu, S. 1992. Infiltration and Interzone Airflow Modeling for Building Energy Analysis. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Perez Paez, P. 2015. Development of a Load-based Method of Test for Light Commercial Unitary HVAC. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Phalak, K. 2011. Development, Implementation and Validation of a Non-dimensional Pump Model in Energyplus. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Ramamoorthy, M. 2001. Applications of Hybrid Ground Source Heat Pump Systems to Buildings and Bridge Decks. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Ramesh, A. 2010. An Experimental Facility to Measure Fouling Resistance in Condensers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Ramey, M. 1994. Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics to Indoor Room Airflow. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Revankar, R. 2012. Component Modeling of Air-to-Refrigerant Heat Transfer. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Rhoda, B. 2013. Investigation of Pumping and Piping System Design for Commercial Ground Source Heat Pumps. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Sanders, S. 1995. An Experimental Facility for Studying Convective Heat Transfer in Buildings. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Schmidt, D. 2018. Development of a Light-Commercial Compressor Load Stand to Measure Compressor Performance Using Low-GWP Refrigerants. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Selvakumar, M. 2013. Application of Lake and Surface Water Heat Exchanger Simulations for Energy Calculations and Determination of Design Temperatures and Constraints. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Sethi, S. 1994. A Study of Validation Techniques of Energy Analysis Simulation Software. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Sharma, C. 2009. Development of dry and evaporative fluid cooler models for EnergyPlus. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Shenoy, A. 2004. Simulation, Modeling and Analysis of a Water to Air Heat Pump. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Singleton, J. 2020. Control and commissioning of a hot-gas bypass compressor load stand for testing light-commercial compressors using low-GWP refrigerants. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University
Southard, L. 2014. Performance of the HVAC Systems at the ASHRAE Headquarters Building M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Spitler, R. 2019. Development of a Detailed Heat Pump Simulation Controls Testbed. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Tang, C. 2005. Modeling Packaged Heat Pumps In A Quasi-Steady State Energy Simulation Program. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Varanasi, A. 2002. Development of A Visual Tool For HVACSIM+. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Vasudevan, S. 1998. Implementation of Generic Database Environment for GLHEPRO. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Wadivkar, O. 1997. An Experimental and Numerical Study of the Thermal Performance of a Bridge Deck De-Icing System. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Waheed, A. 1992. Computer Aided Design and Analysis of Close Looped Piping Systems. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Wang, F. 1991. Computer Aided Optimal Design of Duct System Using Simulated Annealing. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Wang, N. 2008. Simulation Assessment of Evaporative Cooler Control Strategies. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Wang, N. 2014. An Improved Model of Ground Heat Exchangers in HVACSIM+. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Weathers, J. 1992. A Study of Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Room Air Flow. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Weber, N. 2003. Performance Effects of Air Velocity Profiles in a Residential Heat Pump. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Wilson, B. 2007. Experimental Measurement of Radiation Heat Transfer from Complex Fenestration Systems. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Wong, T. Development of a Test Facility and Preliminary Testing of Flow Boiling Heat Transfer of R410a Refrigerant with Al2o3 Nanolubricants. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Worthington, K. 2011. Calibration of the OSU Psychrometric Chamber and First Experiments. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Wu, X. Experimental and Theoretical Study of Water Side Fouling Thermal Performance of Refrigerant to Water Condensers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Xia, X. 2002. Modeling of Hydronic and Electric-Cable Snow-Melting Systems for Pavements and Bridge Decks. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Xing, L. 2010. Analytical and Numerical Modeling of Foundation Heat Exchangers. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Xiong, Z. 2014. Development and Validation of a Slinky Ground Heat Exchanger Model. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Yang, J. 2008. Implementation of a pipe flow transport delay model in EnergyPlus. M.S. Creative Component Report, Oklahoma State University.
Yarborough, S. Empirical indicated loss analysis of a semi-hermetic light-commercial spool compressor. M.S. Thesis.Oklahoma State University.
Yeung, D. 1996. Enhancements to a Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Design Program. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Young, R. 2004. Development, Verification, and Design Analysis of the Borehole Fluid Thermal Mass Model for Approximating Short Term Borehole Thermal Response. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.
Zhu, W. 2015. Measurement of Thermal Conductivity of Pipe Insulation Systems at below Ambient Temperature and in Wet Condensing Conditions with Moisture Ingress. M.S. Thesis, Oklahoma State University.