Publications by authors named "Tim J LaClair"
Sodium sulfate decahydrate (NaSO10HO, SSD), a low-cost phase change material (PCM), can store thermal energy. However, phase separation and unstable energy storage capacity (ESC) limit its use. To address these concerns, eight polymer additives-sodium polyacrylate (SPA), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), Fumed silica (SiO), potassium polyacrylate (PPA), cellulose nanofiber (CNF), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), dextran sulfate sodium (DSS), and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) (PSS)-were used to explore several stabilization mechanisms.
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- The automotive industry is rapidly advancing in the commercialization of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, but there's a lack of accessible literature on developing AV research platforms.
- A methodology and results are presented involving the instrumentation and controls of a 2019 Kia Niro optimized for AV research, featuring various advanced sensors and software systems.
- The total cost for the developed platform is $118,189 USD with a power consumption of 242.8 Watts, showcasing significant savings compared to other commercial systems, and it serves as a key research tool for ongoing AV development.