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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.

  • Control of Distributed Parameter Systems

    Proceedings of the Second IFAC Symposium, Coventry, Great Britain, 28 June - 1 July 1977
    • 1st Edition
    • S. P. Banks + 1 more
    • English
    Control of Distributed Parameter Systems covers the proceedings of the Second IFAC Symposium, Coventry, held in Great Britain from June 28 to July 1, 1977. The book focuses on the methodologies, processes, and techniques in the control of distributed parameter systems, including boundary value control, digital transfer matrix, and differential equations. The selection first discusses the asymptotic methods in the optimal control of distributed systems; applications of distributed parameter control theory of a survey; and dual variational inequalities for external eigenvalue problems. The book also ponders on stochastic differential equations in Hilbert space and their application to delay systems and linear quadratic optimal control problem over an infinite time horizon for a class of distributed parameter systems. The manuscript investigates the semigroup approach to boundary value control and stability of nonlinear distributed parameter systems. Topics include boundary control action implemented through a dynamical system; classical boundary value controls; stability of nonlinear systems; and feedback control on the boundary. The text also focuses on the functional analysis interpretation of Lyapunov stability; method of multipliers for a class distributed parameter systems; and digital transfer matrix approach to distributed system simulation. The selection is a dependable source of data for readers interested in the control of distributed parameter systems.

  • Genmix

    A General Computer Program for Two-Dimensional Parabolic Phenomena
    • 1st Edition
    • D Brian Spalding
    • D Brian Spalding
    • English
    Genmix: A General Computer Program for Two-dimensional Parabolic Phenomena explains a computer program called GENMIX. The main intention of the program is to be used as a tool of instructions. The name of the program is a mixture of two considerations: its generality and its concern for mixing processes. The book aims to help the potential user to understand the physical and mathematical basis of the topic computer program. It is also the aim of the book to make the program applicable to practical problems. The book is arranged in such a way as to parallel a course of lectures and associated computer-workshop sessions wherein the student is allowed to do some elementary computations as soon as he has gained some knowledge of the method. The book contains the mathematical, physical, and computer-coding aspects of the program. Concepts such as the boundary layer, two-dimensional, and steady- flow are defined and discussed in depth. The text will be a useful tool for computer instructors and students.

  • Personal Aircraft Business at Airports

    • 1st Edition
    • Lynn L. Bollinger + 1 more
    • English
    Personal Aircraft Business at Airports is part of a program of aviation research that has been under way at the Harvard Business School. This book particularly reports personal flying activities. This text is divided into three parts; the first of which discusses the aviation business, including its and its product’s essential characteristics. In this part, the effects of World War I and government controls on the business are tackled. This book also explains the genesis and nature of the fixed-base operator, which is followed by a discussion on financing and management of fixed-base operations. The public ownership of airports is then examined in the latter part of the book. This book will be invaluable to those in aviation business, research, or both.

  • An Approach to Teaching Autistic Children

    Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
    • 1st Edition
    • Margaret P. Everard
    • English
    An Approach to Teaching Autistic Children provides guide in methods of instructing autistic children. The title does not only cover teaching methods, but also discusses behavioral management, which is a critical skill in dealing with autism. The text first deals with the problems of diagnosis and classification, and then proceeds to talking about the role of teacher and psychologists in the education of autistic children. Next, the selection details the management of behavioral problems. The text also tackles the aims and methods of teaching, along with language problems and a method of assessment and teaching. The seventh chapter discusses organization of a school for autistic children, and the last chapter reviews some books about individual children. The book will be of great interest to psychologists, and practitioners of special education. Parents and legal guardians of autistic children will also benefit from the text.

  • Automatic Controls for Heating and Air Conditioning

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • K. M. Letherman
    • N. S. Billington
    • English
    International Series in Heating and Ventilation, Volume 15: Automatic Controls for Heating and Air Conditioning: Principles and Applications details the relationship between theory and practice in implementing an automated system for thermal regulation. The title first deals with the sensors and methods for quantifying the two variables mainly of interest in building services systems, temperature and humidity. Next, the selection covers the application of controls to a number of specific areas of building environmental services. The text also discusses controller mechanisms and circuits, along with controller characteristics. The fifth chapter deals with basic theory of linear automatic control, while the sixth chapter talks about the analysis of non-linear systems. The book will be of great interest to engineers and technicians who deal with cooling and heating systems.

  • Oral Diagnosis

    A Handbook of Modern Diagnostic Techniques Used to Investigate Clinical Problems in Dentistry
    • 2nd Edition
    • W. R. Tyldesley
    • English
    Oral Diagnosis, Second Edition: A Handbook of Modern Diagnostic Techniques Used to Investigate Clinical Problems in Dentistry details the guidelines for proper, accurate, and efficient diagnosis of dental pathologies. The title focuses on the basic diagnostic techniques, with an emphasis on lesions of the teeth. The text first discusses the importance of reviewing the background information of patient’s dental health, and then proceeds to tackling laboratory investigation. Chapter 3 talks about biopsy and bacteriology, while Chapter 4 deals with facial pains. The next three chapters cover various dental lesions. The eighth chapter discusses the temporomandibular joint, and the last chapter details lesions on salivary glands. The book will be of great interest to students of dentistry. The text will also serve as a reference material for professional dentists.

  • Flow, Mixing and Heat Transfer in Furnaces

    The Science & Applications of Heat and Mass Transfer Reports, Reviews & Computer Programs
    • 1st Edition
    • K. H. Khalil
    • English
    HMT: The Science & Application of Heat and Mass Transfer: Reports, Reviews & Computer Programs, Volume 2: Flow, Mixing and Heat Transfer in Furnaces is a collection of papers from the First Conference on Mechanical Power Engineering. The title presents experimental and theoretical research in the field of flow, mixing, and heat transfer in furnaces. The experimental papers in the selection include the effect of the exit section geometry and furnace length on mixing in a cold model industrial furnace, as well as the effect of some parameters on the characteristics of heat liberated along a cylindrical reversed flow furnace. The theoretical papers tackle topics such as study of mixing of two coaxial swirling jets in a cold model furnace and numerical computations of turbulent swirling flames in axisymmetric combustors. The book will be of great use to students, researchers, and practitioners of mechanical engineering.

  • District Heating, Thermal Generation and Distribution

    A Practical guide to centralised generation and distribution of heat services
    • 1st Edition
    • C. MacKenzie-Kennedy
    • N. S. Billington + 1 more
    • English
    District Heating: Thermal Generation and Distribution details the various applications of thermal energy from different sources in providing a centralized generation and distribution of heat services. The title first introduces the general information about the utilization of alternative thermal energy sources, and then proceeds to discussing the creation of thermal energy for distribution. Next, the selection covers the pressurization of sealed systems and generation equipment and techniques. The text also talks about total energy, along with heat distribution. The book will be of great interest to scientists, engineers, and technicians involved in the research, development, and implementation of alternative thermal energy technology.

  • An Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation

    Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies
    • 2nd Edition
    • D. J. Dewhurst
    • English
    An Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation presents a course of study and applications covering the basic principles of medical and biological instrumentation, as well as the typical features of its design and construction. The book aims to aid not only the cognitive domain of the readers, but also their psychomotor domain as well. Aside from the seminar topics provided, which are divided into 27 chapters, the book complements these topics with practical applications of the discussions. Figures and mathematical formulas are also given. Major topics discussed include the construction, handling, and utilization of the instruments; current, voltage, resistance, and meters; diodes and transistors; power supply; and storage and processing of data. The text will be invaluable to medical electronics students who need a reference material to help them learn how to use competently and confidently the equipment that are important in their field.

  • Technology Transfer and Change in the Arab World

    The Proceedings of a Seminar of the United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia organized by the Natural Resources, Science and Technology Division, Beirut, 9-14 October 1977
    • 1st Edition
    • A. B. Zahlan
    • English
    Technology Transfer and Change in the Arab World covers the proceedings of the Seminar of the United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia. The book presents 24 papers that cover concerns in technology transfer in the Arab world. The coverage of the book includes established patterns of technology acquisition in the Arab world; possible mechanisms for the transfer and development of technology; and the transfer of technology and investment policy design. The selection also presents articles that cover resource related technology such as water science and technology in the Middle East since 1945; induced adjustment and the role of agriculture in economic development; and prospects and scope for solar energy. The book will be of great interest to individuals concerned with the technological development in the Middle East.

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