Electric-drive vehicles enabled by power- and energy-dense batteries promise to improve vehicle efficiency and help reduce society's dependence on fossil fuels. Next generation plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles may also enable vehicles to be powered by electricity generated from clean, renewable resources; however, to increase the commercial viability of such vehicles, the cost, performance and life of the vehicles batteries must be further improved. This work illustrates a virtual design process to optimize the performance and life of large-format lithium ion batteries. Beginning with material-level kinetic and transport properties, the performance and life of multiple large-format cell designs are evaluated, demonstrating the impact of macroscopic design parameters such as foil thickness, tab location, and cell size and shape under various cycling conditions. Challenges for computer-aided engineering of large-format battery cells, such as competing requirements and objectives, are discussed.

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Heat removal for power semiconductor devices is critical for robust operation. Because there are different packaging options, different thermal management technologies, and a range of applications, there is a need for a methodology to match cooling technologies and package configurations to target applications. To meet this need, a methodology was developed to compare the sensitivity of cooling technologies on the overall package thermal performance over a range of power semiconductor packaging configurations. The results provide insight into the trade-offs associated with cooling technologies and package configurations. The approach provides a method for comparing new developments in power semiconductor packages and identifying potential thermal control technologies for the package. The results can help users select the appropriate combination of packaging configuration and cooling technology for the desired application.

Presentation about ethanol, specifications for E85, and market surveys of fuel quality.

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This presentation discusses preserving access to government websites through the CyberCemetery. It includes information about what the CyberCemetery is, its purpose, the development, archival process, technical details, users by country, types of content, and using the CyberCemetery.

Presentation on what metadata is, the differences in syntax and semantics in metadata, and examples of associations and organizations that have developed metadata schemas.

Presented at the Coalition of Networked Information (CNI) 2010 Spring Forum. This presentation presents findings from collaborative preservation projects undertaken by the MetaArchive Cooperative and the University of North Texas.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the relationship between African American parent volunteer involvement and student reading scores.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas. This presentation discusses research on the effect of exchanging play time privileges for silent work time on academic failure rates.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on creating a culturally aware community of masters and scholars.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the correlates of vitality in HIV positive adults and perceived social support and life regard.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on student engagement and the effects on academics.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) affective scale and how marital satisfaction relates to interpersonal affect.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on stigma and recidivism.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the development, application, and further growth of real options analysis.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effectiveness of the growth plan on student behavior.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on reading.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on the effectiveness of growth plans in kindergarten classrooms.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research in assessment guided instruction.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on higher order thinking homework versus formula driven homework.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on opium production in Afghanistan.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research the noble appeal and establishing truth in true reports from the early modern era.

Presentation for the 2010 University Scholars Day at the University of North Texas discussing research on academic acculturation stress and first generation students.