Skip to main content
View Cart

Books in Engineering and technology

The Engineering and Technology portfolio includes comprehensive overviews of all major research and practical developments in aerospace and automotive engineering, civil and environmental engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, communications engineering, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world case studies provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, applied engineers and students. The content in Elsevier's Engineering and Technology books program addresses core issues in industry and society, such as sustainability, the circular economy, AI, and automation.

  • Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B

    Unit Processes
    • 2nd Edition
    • Seshadri Seetharaman + 4 more
    • English
    Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B: Unit Processes, presents various unit processes with an emphasis on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and electrochemical materials and energy processes. The book highlights the roles of these processes in beneficiation, rare-earth extraction, utilization of lean resources, coal extraction, and biofuels, reflecting the shift toward green and electrochemical processes. Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics is provided for better understanding of metallurgical processes. The first section of the book covers mineral processing, providing insight on comminution, separation processes, dewatering, and tailings disposal. The second section focuses on hydrometallurgy, discussing leaching, separation-purificat... metal recovery, and battery materials, and the book concludes with a section studying electrochemical material and energy, featuring coverage of molten oxide electrolysis, molten carbonate fuel cells, various sensors, and ionic liquids. Each section also includes various case studies, demonstrating the use of the concepts in real-world settings.

  • Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies, Volume 1

    Principles, Tools, and Process Fluids
    • 1st Edition
    • Bahman Azarhoushang
    • English
    Modern Dressing and Grinding Technologies, Volume 1: Principles, Tools, and Process Fluids provides a thorough and practical exploration of the principles, processes, and tools fundamental to modern dressing and grinding operations. It highlights advanced grinding and dressing tool design, the use of process fluids and nozzles, and how these elements impact process efficiency. This volume also addresses tool wear mechanisms, thermal effects and their quantification, the grindability of diverse materials, and the resulting surface and subsurface quality of workpieces. Integrating foundational theories with practical applications and case studies, this handbook serves as a valuable resource for advancing both academic and industrial understanding. Key areas of focus include the parameters and correlations governing dressing and grinding processes, the properties and applications of abrasive materials, and the design and manufacturing of conventional and superabrasive tools.

  • Damage and Healing Mechanics of Materials

    Metals and Metal Matrix Composites
    • 1st Edition
    • George Z. Voyiadjis + 1 more
    • English
    Damage and Healing Mechanics of Materials: Metals and Metal Matrix Composites covers the fundamentals of damage mechanics, with various damage models presented coupled with elastic and elasto-plastic behavior. Experimental investigations and the related data for damage in composite materials are included, as are computational modeling and simulation methods for investigating damage and healing in various materials and structures. Healing mechanics using both scalars and more general theory based on tensor notations are discussed, as are applications of damage mechanics. Undamageable materials, the generalized method of cells, phase field modeling, cyclic plasticity concepts, and more are all also covered.

  • Advances in Heat Transfer

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 59
    • English
    Advances in Heat Transfer, Volume 59 presents the latest in a serial that highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sample chapters in this new release include A Thermal Performance Improvement Study on a Novel Heat Sink Design and Innovative thermal management solutions for high-performance electronics: Advanced simulation techniques and practical applications.

  • Stochastic Modeling and Statistical Methods

    Advances and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Ioannis S. Triantafyllou + 2 more
    • English
    Stochastic Modeling and Statistical Methods: Advances and Applications is the practical guide to the latest developments in data analysis and research methods. The book explores the significant research progress that has been seen in recent decades, offering vital tools for analyzing modern applications and real data. Topics covered include Dynamic Reliability, Stochastic Modeling, System Maintainability, and Parametric, Semi-Parametric, and Nonparametric Statistical Inference. Readers will find the latest advancements in these areas, making it an essential resource for researchers and practitioners who want to explore these evolving fields and stay updated on cutting-edge research.

  • Metals as Clean Fuels

    • 1st Edition
    • Eric Detsi + 1 more
    • English
    Metals as Clean Fuels explores the innovative use of metals as a sustainable energy source. It presents a scalable selective leaching method to activate metal fuels by increasing their surface-to-volume ratio, significantly enhancing their reactivity with water for hydrogen and heat generation. This approach positions metal fuels as a superior alternative to fossil fuels, offering higher energy density and the crucial benefit of generating energy without CO2 emissions. Additionally, the book addresses key questions and working principles in its initial chapters before delving into the energy densities of various metals, from zinc to aluminum.Chapters 8 and 9 focus on novel sustainable fabrication methods for metal/metal nanocomposites, while Chapter 10 introduces an advanced methodology for analyzing porous material systems. This monograph is a pioneering work in discussing nanostructured metals as clean fuels, with the potential to drive significant advancements in energy applications and material science research.

  • Massive MIMO in Practice

    From 5G to 6G
    • 2nd Edition
    • Henrik Asplund + 12 more
    • English
    Massive MIMO in Practice: From 5G to 6G (2nd edition of the previously titled Advanced Antenna Systems for 5G Network Deployments: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice) provides a theoretical introduction to Massive MIMO as well as presenting how it can meet network performance requirements for commercial deployment.This new edition will provide a thorough understanding of:array antennas and how they can be used for beamforming, null-forming, and support for MIMO features;Massive MIMO features and how they work, with a particular focus on mobile networks and the specifics relevant for mobile network operation, for example, characteristics of the radio channel in different environment and how Massive MIMO solutions adapt to these;a detailed walk-through of the 3GPP physical layer support for Massive MIMO solutions, the background for this support, and how it can be used in mobile networks;explanation... of what performance can be achieved in commercially deployed mobile networks for: different antenna configurations, different Massive MIMO features, and different network deployment environments;regulat... aspects which are new and specific to Massive MIMO operation; and product architecture and implementation aspects that provide cost efficient and flexible operation.New to this edition More detail on the practical use of Massive MIMO in commercial mobile networks, specifically how to choose solutions, including antenna configuration and suitable Massive MIMO features, for cost efficient operation depending on traffic and environmental conditionsA new chapter on how to put the complete Massive MIMO solution together: hardware solutions, features and use of spectrum, particularly the different use of TDD, FDD, and mm-waveOutlines promising Massive MIMO solutions to be deployed in the futureInclusion of 3GPP’s Rel. 17 and Rel. 18 updatesRecent regulatory issues of high general interestPractical aspects of network planning, deployment, and operationExamples of other applications of Massive MIMO: satellites, drones, and FWAOutlines the path Massive MIMO can play to achieving 6G

  • Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Combustion

    • 1st Edition
    • Luc Vervisch + 1 more
    • English
    Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Combustion provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the specificities involved in numerical simulation of gaseous turbulent reactive flows and flames, including their most current applications. This title is intended for individuals with a background in fluid mechanics who are seeking to delve into the fundamentals of turbulent combustion modeling. It offers methodologies to simulate flames while taking into account their multi-physics character. Moreover, the text addresses emerging numerical technologies within this field and highlights the relevance of new sustainable fuels. The structure of the book is carefully organised to cover various aspects. It begins with an exploration of the fundamentals of aerothermochemistry, presenting key quantities and their corresponding balance equations that require numerical solutions. The book then delves into the essential concepts and tools necessary to handle the strongly non-linear nature of turbulent flames, with a specific focus on the interplay between turbulence and chemistry. Furthermore, readers will gain insights into the numerical modeling of flames within the context of sustainable combustion. This includes the introduction of novel fuels, such as hydrogen and solid metals, which have become increasingly relevant in recent times. The book also takes into account cutting-edge techniques, like the systematic integration of machine learning in numerical simulations of complex systems and the lattice Boltzmann approach. These innovations open new possibilities for tackling challenges in numerical turbulent combustion research. Both the fundamental methods and modeling tools are presented in detail, along with best practice guidelines for their practical application in simulations. This ensures that readers not only grasp the underlying theories but also gain valuable insights into how to implement these techniques effectively. Overall, Numerical Turbulent Combustion serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of numerical simulations in the field of turbulent combustion.

  • The Prediction of Future Pandemics

    Artificial Intelligence and Nanotechnology Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Ali Ahmadian + 4 more
    • English
    Prediction of the Future Pandemic: Artificial Intelligence and Nanotechnology Approaches provides a comprehensive account of the applications, challenges, and breakthroughs in using AI and nanotechnology for pandemic prediction. The book emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration among experts and a global perspective on the prediction of future pandemics. Sections provide a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge methodologies that leverage AI and nanotechnology to predict, analyze, and combat future pandemics. This book aims to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications, offering insights into the integration of these advanced technologies for more accurate, timely, and ethical pandemic predictions.

  • Composite Disturbance Rejection Control (CDRC) for Complex Dynamic Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinhui Zhang
    • English
    Composite Disturbance Rejection Control (CDRC) for Complex Dynamic Systems introduces a range of innovative composite disturbance rejection control methods, integrating DOB, ADRC, and other advanced control algorithms. These methods are poised to enhance the control performance of diverse practical control systems in the presence of disturbances. Disturbances are pervasive in modern engineering systems, exerting a nonnegligible negative influence on system performance, and conventional control methods like PID exhibit limited efficacy in managing disturbances, while certain advanced control approaches face practical implementation challenges in real-world control systems for a multitude of reasons.

Related subjects