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  • Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

    Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection
    • 1st Edition
    • Sayed Abulanwar + 5 more
    • English
    Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection is a practical and holistic guide to the opportunities and challenges of this essential energy system technology. The book builds from fundamental concepts of design and operation management to recent advances and specific, practical scenarios. Combining both power management and quality control with real-world risk assessments, the book's chapters cover power generation options, including wind, solar, and hydrogen. Modeling techniques, fault detection, and protection via both physical and AI methods are included and demonstrated, along with clearly formatted case studies, objectives, and worked problems to support reader understanding. Including guidance for protection and resilience in both normal and abnormal conditions, this book prepares students, researchers, and industry engineers to design and maintain energy grids that will weather climate change and support a clean energy future.

  • Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook

    Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Unconventional Water (GARU)
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4
    • Saeid Eslamian + 1 more
    • English
    Hydrosystem Restoration Handbook, Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Unconventional Water (GARU), Volume Four covers the essentials of Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Unconventional Water (GARU). After introducing the reader to Groundwater Artificial Recharge with Conventional Water (GARC), the editors conclude with the application of various methods necessary to prevent contamination of the groundwater and offer key solutions to sustain best water practice in the current climate change.

  • Medical Genetics and Genomics

    • 7th Edition
    • Lynn B. Jorde + 2 more
    • English
    Known for its up-to-date coverage of both basic science and clinical application, Medical Genetics and Genomics, 7th Edition, has been fully revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in genetic testing and gene therapy. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more—all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material.

  • Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanostructures

    Fundamentals, Recent Advances, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • S. Shankar Subramanian + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanostructures: Fundamentals, Recent Advances, and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of the synthesis and characterization methods of zinc oxide nanostructures and their applications. Focusing on sustainability, the book begins with a thorough discussion of green synthesis techniques for nanoparticles, utilizing biological materials such as plant-mediated and microbial-mediated synthesis, as well as enzyme-assisted synthesis and characterization. It then provides the diverse applications of these nanoparticles in various fields, including energy, environmental remediation, sensing, and healthcare. The final section focuses on toxicity, challenges, and future prospects for ZnO nanostructures research, providing readers with an in-depth, practical discussion of the topic.By addressing the increasing need for eco-friendly nanotechnology, this book serves as a valuable resource to researchers, scientists, and engineers interested in environmentally-frie... nanotechnology solutions.

  • Ultrasound: The Core Requisites

    The Core Requisites
    • 4th Edition
    • William Dana Middleton + 2 more
    • English
    Focusing on high-yield information, Ultrasound: The Core Requisites, 4th Edition, emphasizes the basics to help you establish a foundational understanding of ultrasound for reference and review needs of residents, fellows, and practicing physicians. This edition also includes thorough updates on essential emerging topics, including contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography, all in a completely rewritten, reorganized and easy-to-read format.

  • Mechanical and Chemical Engineering in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    • 1st Edition
    • Hossein Pourrahmani
    • English
    Mechanical and Chemical Engineering in the Age of Artificial Intelligence is a comprehensive guide on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The book addresses the critical need to adapt to data-driven approaches, moving beyond traditional deterministic methods. Covering a wide array of topics, from generative design and predictive maintenance to smart manufacturing and sustainability initiatives, this book equips students, academics, and industry professionals with the essential knowledge to thrive in an AI-driven landscape. Delving into specifics, the book begins with an introduction to AI's role in Industry 4.0 and progresses through practical applications in robotics, energy systems, and process optimization.It then explores the revolutionary impact of AI on drug discovery, green engineering, and the circular economy, while also addressing the challenges of adopting these technologies. Each chapter is designed to provide actionable insights, ensuring readers can implement AI solutions to real-world engineering challenges effectively.

  • Fundamentals and Applications of Waste Treatment and Valorization

    • 1st Edition
    • Buchun Si
    • English
    Fundamentals and Applications of Waste Treatment and Valorization serves as a comprehensive guide to processing a wide array of waste materials, including biomass, wastewater, and plastics, and their potential transformation into renewable value-added and sustainable products. The book combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to equip readers with innovative solutions and a roadmap for implementing sustainable waste management strategies. Each chapter delves into the principles of various waste treatment technologies—such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal conversion—reinforce... by real-world case studies.Covering a wide range of applications from plastics recycling and liquid fuel production to biogas generation and hydrogen production, this book is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and professionals in chemical and environmental engineering. Additionally, it evaluates the environmental impacts of these technologies, providing insights into sustainability and policy implications.

  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Science and Engineering

    Fundamentals, Materials, and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Kongfa Chen + 2 more
    • English
    Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Science and Engineering: Fundamentals, Materials, and Technologies is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of solid oxide fuel cells. In addition to systematically reviewing the science and technologies of solid oxide fuel cells, the book provides numerical simulations, engineering applications and other important guidance on the commercialization and engineering of solid oxide fuel cells. The opening chapters of the book systematically explain the fundamentals, key emerging materials and technologies of solid oxide fuel cells, including surface chemistry and segregation, and oxygen reduction and fuel (such as hydrogen) oxidation reactions.It then examines the latest developments of cathode and anode materials as well as the robust nanostructured electrodes fabricated by innovative approaches such as exsolution for efficient and durable solid oxide fuel cells. The development of solid oxide fuel cells stacks and systems are also explained within the context of practical application. Finally, the book critically evaluates the development and fundamental issues of reversible solid oxide cells, as a promising technology for energy storage and regeneration. Throughout the book, there is a focus on increasing the theoretical and practical efficiency of solid oxide fuel cells, such as by activity/stability towards high power densities and increasing device lifetimes for commercialization.

  • Corrosion Challenges and Material Selection in Low-Carbon Energy Systems

    Hydrogen and COâ‚‚ Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Karan Sotoodeh
    • English
    Corrosion Challenges and Material Selection in Low-Carbon Energy Systems: Hydrogen and COâ‚‚ Environment is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and industry professionals involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of hydrogen and COâ‚‚ infrastructure. The book offers in-depth insights into corrosion mechanisms, material selection strategies, and failure prevention techniques specific to low-carbon energy applications. Featuring real-world case studies, industry standards, and emerging technologies, this guide helps ensure the integrity, safety, and longevity of critical energy systems while supporting the transition to sustainable, low-carbon solutions.

  • The Theory of Cosmic Ray Modulation

    • 1st Edition
    • R. Du Toit Strauss + 1 more
    • English
    The Theory of Cosmic Ray Modulation concretely lays out the current understanding of cosmic ray particle interactions, offering a comprehensive introduction to the underlying theory, observational data, and practical applications that have implications for various fields, including high-energy astrophysics, space weather, and cosmogenic isotope studies. The book provides a solid theoretical foundation, explaining the physical processes involved in cosmic ray modulation. It delves into mathematical details with meticulous explanations and applies them to topics ranging from the implications of cosmic rays in space-based anti-matter research to their role in studying solar variability over timescales, and even in planetary habitability.This book not only provides a solid foundation for research but also offers wider perspectives on the impact of cosmic rays in our understanding of the universe. With its strong underlying theory and up-to-date coverage, it is a must-read for anyone actively working in the field of cosmic rays or on fields influenced by charged particle physics.

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