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  • Robust Model Predictive Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Under Parameter Mismatch

    • 1st Edition
    • Gongping Wu + 3 more
    • English
    Robust Model Predictive Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Under Parameter Mismatch covers permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), an essential element of electromechanical systems like urban rail vehicles and wind power generation thanks to their fast torque response and wide speed range. This book presents improved MPC methods to enhance robustness against parameter mismatches. It aims to help researchers understand advanced motor control strategies and assist engineers in effectively applying these algorithms to improve the operational performance of industrial motor systems.Model predictive control (MPC) offers high accuracy and dynamic response, making it suitable for PMSMs. However, MPC relies on accurate motor parameters, which may vary over time, leading to mismatches that affect performance. These mismatches can cause unstable switching frequencies and increased torque/flux ripples, becoming a common fault in PMSM systems.
  • Environmental Nanobiotechnology

    Remediation of Refractory Pollutants
    • 1st Edition
    • Sougata Ghosh + 1 more
    • English
    Environmental Nanobiotechnology: Remediation of Refractory Pollutants explores the latest advancements in nanotechnology for environmental remediation. The book delves into the innovative development of biogenic nanoparticles, emphasizing their catalytic capabilities in degrading a wide array of environmental pollutants, including hazardous dyes, pesticides, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, oil spills, and microplastics. The book covers critical topics, including the impact of refractory pollutants and various remediation approaches, the role of bionanomaterials in removing hazardous dyes and pesticides, and the application of nanotechnology in managing oil spills and microplastics. It also addresses the use of biochar, biopolymer-based hydrogels, and engineered nanoparticles for effective water treatment and pollutant removal.Furthermore, it discusses the environmental toxicity and regulatory concerns associated with nanotechnology, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the field. This is an essential resource for researchers, environmental scientists, and students in fields such as nanotechnology, environmental engineering, and biotechnology. It serves as a guideline for those looking to harness the potential of biogenic nanoparticles in combating environmental pollution, offering a pathway to sustainable solutions and innovative research opportunities.
  • The Evolving Landscape of Atopic Dermatitis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-3
    • Nanette B Silverberg + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jonathan I. Silverberg and Nanette B. Silverberg bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Evolving Landscape of Atopic Dermatitis. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as the long-term impact of atopic dermatitis on quality of life; allergic and non-allergic comorbidities; long-term systemic management of atopic dermatitis; patient burden and self-monitoring of disease; contact allergy screening; and much more.
  • Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disorders, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-3
    • Eva Llopis + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Eva Llopis and Katherine Gutreiman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Degenerative Musculoskeletal Disorders. Top experts in the field discuss topics such as clinical perspective of osteoarthrosis; cartilage injury: update on diagnosis and image-guided therapy; shoulder and knee prostheses: pre- and post-surgery; wrist degenerative lesions; gluteal tendon tears; and more.
  • Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

    Current Practice and Future Applications
    • 2nd Edition
    • Anthony M. Pagano + 1 more
    • English
    Technology in Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Current Practice and Future Applications, Second Edition analyzes the implications of these technologies in a variety of supply chain settings, including block chain, Internet of Things (IoT), inventory optimization, and medical supply chain. This book outlines how technologies are being utilized for product planning, materials management and inventory, transportation and distribution, workflow, maintenance, the environment, and in health and safety. Readers will gain a better understanding of the implications of these technologies with respect to value creation, operational effectiveness, investment level, technical migration and general industry acceptance.The book identifies emerging supply chain technologies, and trends in technology acceptance and utilization levels across various industry sectors. It includes contributions from experts in their fields to illustrate how technology can be applied in a variety of areas including manufacturing, equipment distribution, retail, aerospace repair and maintenance, and medical supply chain. Also included are chapters on cutting edge exponential technologies, principals for implementing technological change in supply chain management, and future estimates of technology in supply chain. This second edition updates this constantly changing area.
  • Decision-Making in Ophthalmology

    Decision Making Series
    • 1st Edition
    • Neil J. Friedman
    • English
    Think systematically and follow a logical sequence throughout the steps of diagnostic decisions with Decision-Making in Ophthalmology. This valuable resource is perfect for ophthalmologists and trainees, as well as optometrists and primary care and emergency medicine physicians who need to make informed decisions about their patients' care on a day-to-day basis. Practical and easy to use, it’s filled with work-up and diagnostic algorithms that provide easy-to-follow guidance when encountering patients whose clinical presentation is unfamiliar or complex. Each point-of-care algorithm represents a common ophthalmic problem or disease, and offers a concise visual representation that clearly guides you through the steps of efficient and effective decision making.
  • Compendio de Atencion Primaria

    Conceptos, organizacion y practica clinica en Medicina de Familia
    • 6th Edition
    • Amando Martín Zurro + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Este compendio recoge de manera practica la informacion esencial de la novena edicion de Atencion Primaria, tanto del tomo dedicado a los principios, la organizacion y los metodos como del centrado en los problemas de salud, con el fin de ofrecer un instrumento de consulta para que los medicos y las enfermeras de los centros y los equipos de salud puedan recurrir para formarse y obtener informacion actualizada y fiable sobre el ambito y la especialidad. Se ha afianzado como una herramienta de informacion accesible y util entre los profesionales interesados en este ambito del sistema sanitario y que necesitan resolver problemas cotidianos en sus consultas sin dilaciones inconvenientes. Refleja todas las novedades de su obra matriz, tales como la actualizacion de los contenidos para incluir los ultimos avances en Atencion Primaria de Salud y Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, incorporacion de cinco capitulos nuevos, que tratan la Enfermeria Familiar y Comunitaria, la consulta no presencial, la Atencion Primaria en las crisis sanitarias, el cuidado de la salud en las personas transgenero y la ecografia de cabecera. Los editores presentan un contenido mas enfocado a la esencia de la atencion primaria entendiendo esta especialidad como una disciplina multidisciplinar en la que participan distintos profesionales que han de trabajar de forma conjunta y coordinada para obtener los resultados esperados. De interes tanto para los profesionales de atencion primaria que se encuentran en periodo de formacion como para aquellos que ya cuentan con una mayor experiencia clinica.
  • F.A.C.T.S. Flexibility, Affordability, Conservation, Transition, Sustainability

    Our Path to the Future of Energy and the Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • Reza Fassihi + 1 more
    • English
    F.A.C.T.S. Flexibility, Affordability, Conservation, Transition, Sustainability: Our Path to the Future of Energy and the Environment addresses the urgent global need for scientifically grounded resources on energy transition and sustainability. The book begins with an overview of the energy landscape and its challenges, with subsequent sections providing deep analyses of non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, and ocean energy. Emerging technologies, clean air and water solutions, energy efficiency, financial enablers, and public empowerment are also explored. Supplementary materials include glossaries, technical notes, fact sheets, and case studies.With climate change, carbon emissions, and geopolitical pressures shaping energy policy, this reference provides a balanced, evidence-based framework for understanding the complexities of renewable integration, fossil fuel reduction, and carbon capture technologies. The book responds to the demand for accessible yet rigorous content that empowers policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and educators to make informed decisions in the face of polarized narratives and technological uncertainty.
  • Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases

    • 1st Edition
    • It Meng Low
    • English
    Thermal Stability and Oxidation Kinetics of MAX Phases provides techniques for improving the thermal stability of MAX phases, enabling their enhanced performance in extreme environments. The book provides a general overview of the physical and mechanical properties of MAX phases, including techniques for their synthesis and characterization. Oxidation characteristics, thermal stability, and decomposition kinetics are then covered for many individual MAX phases, including titanium silicon carbide, titanium aluminum carbide, titanium aluminum nitride, chromium aluminum carbide, and many more. In addition, their mechanical behaviors in vacuum settings and argon gas environments, in particular, are covered at length, and the application of these materials in aerospace, nuclear, and other settings is also discussed.
  • Autonomous Vehicle Safety Solutions

    Foundations, Technologies, and Prospects for the Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Aparna Kumari
    • English
    Autonomous Vehicle Safety Solutions: Foundations, Technologies, and Prospects for the Future addresses the dynamically evolving state of the art that traverses and brings together automotive engineering, electronics engineering, and computer science. Its technical overview of smart vehicles' capabilities, propelled by headway in artificial intelligence and sensor technologies, enables in-depth understanding of the safety-assurance complexities that guide their design and operation.The comprehensive volume distinguishes itself for its treatment of several exciting, emerging opportunities and trends, including machine learning algorithms, V2X connectivity, and cybersecurity. Up-to-date applications are featured through practical examples and expert insights, bringing additional value to a discourse which underscores the critical need for ongoing safety advancements and adaptability in the fast-moving context of autonomous driving systems, with their related implications on sustainability and society as a whole.The outcome is a cornerstone resource for academia and industry alike that encourages further transformative, interdisciplinary investigations to bring safety solutions to maturity and subsequent rigorous testing for validation standards to be defined, thus realizing, in a future not distant from now, a scenario where self-driving vehicles can co-exist seamlessly with traditional modes of transportation and also integrate reliably, efficiently, and without risks within the larger infrastructure.