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Books in Physical sciences and engineering

  • Algal Bioreactors

    Vol 2: Science, Engineering and Technology of Downstream Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Eduardo Jacob-Lopes + 2 more
    • English
    Algal Bioreactors: Science, Engineering and Technology of Downstream Processes, Volume Two, is part of a comprehensive two-volume set that provides the knowledge needed to design, develop, and operate algal bioreactors for the production of renewable resources. Supported by critical parameters and properties, mathematical models and calculations, methods, and practical real-world case studies, readers will find everything they need to know on the upstream and downstream processes of algal bioreactors for renewable resource production.Bringing together renowned experts in microalgal biotechnology, this book will help researchers, scientists, and engineers from academia and industry overcome barriers and advance the production of renewable resources and renewable energy from algae. Students will also find invaluable explanations of the fundamentals and key principles of algal bioreactors, making it an accessible read for students of engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.
  • Algal Bioreactors

    Vol 1: Science, Engineering and Technology of upstream processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Eduardo Jacob-Lopes + 2 more
    • English
    Algal Bioreactors: Science, Engineering and Technology of Upstream Processes, Volume One, is part of a comprehensive two-volume set that provides all of the knowledge needed to design, develop, and operate algal bioreactors for the production of renewable resources. Supported by critical parameters and properties, mathematical models and calculations, methods, and practical real-world case studies, readers will find everything they need to know on the upstream and downstream processes of algal bioreactors for renewable resource production.Bringing together renowned experts in microalgal biotechnology, this book will help researchers, scientists, and engineers from academia and industry overcome barriers and advance the production of renewable resources and renewable energy from algae. Students will also find invaluable explanations of the fundamentals and key principles of algal bioreactors, making it an accessible read for students of engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.
  • The Finite Element Method

    Its Basis and Fundamentals
    • 8th Edition
    • O. C. Zienkiewicz + 2 more
    • English
    The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals offers a complete introduction to the basis of the finite element method, covering fundamental theory and worked examples in the detail required for readers to apply the knowledge to their own engineering problems and understand more advanced applications.This edition sees the significant addition of content that address coupled field problems; this includes formulations and details of algorithms for thermoelastic, chemoelastic, poroelastic, and piezoelectric problems. The material is also illustrated in application to the nonlinear behaviour of energy storage in batteries.Focusing on the core knowledge, mathematical and analytical tools needed for successful application, The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals is the authoritative resource of choice for graduate level students, researchers, and professional engineers involved in finite element-based engineering analysis.
  • Solar Chimney Power Plants

    From Theory to Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Erdem Cuce + 1 more
    • English
    Solar Chimney Power Plants: From Theory to Practice offers detailed information in one place, covering working principles, efficiency, performance-enhancin... methods, experimental and theoretical studies, current application examples, techno-economic analysis, and artificial intelligence, providing the reader with a thorough and up-to-date understanding of solar chimney power plants. The book covers basic theory and dynamics of solar chimney power plants, systematic coverage of the various parameters affecting performance, assessment by experimental studies, mathematical and theoretical models, the use of computer simulations and computation fluid dynamics, and innovative applications and hybrid approaches.Finally, techno-economic analysis and the role of artificial intelligence are presented. This is an ideal resource for all those with an interest in solar chimney plants and energy conversion technologies, including graduate students, researchers, academics, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, policymakers and professionals in the renewable energy sector.
  • Homogeneous Isomerization, Amination and Silicon Compounds Reactions

    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Reza Rahimpour + 3 more
    • English
    Homogeneous Isomerization, Amination and Silicon Compounds Reactions, a volume in the Advances in Homogeneous Catalysis series, is separated into three parts to provide comprehensive coverage of isomerization, amination, and silicon compounds reactions with homogeneous catalysts. The first part presents isomerization of functionalized and non-functionalized alkenes. Homogeneous amination and hydroamination reactions are investigated in the second, while the final part covers homogeneous reactions of silicon compounds. The comprehensive coverage of the subject means this volume will be particularly useful to help bridge the gap between chemists and engineer’s knowledge and use of homogeneous catalysis.
  • Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 85
    • English
    Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, Volume 85 in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors.
  • Advances in Optics of Charged Particle Analyzers: Part 1

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 232
    • English
    Advances in Optics of Charged Particle Analyzers: Part 1, Volume 232 merges two long-running serials, Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy. The series features articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science, digital image processing, electromagnetic wave propagation, electron microscopy, and the computing methods used in all these domains. Specific chapters cover Introduction to inverse problems in electron microscopy, Directional sinogram inpainting for limited angle tomography, Strain tomography of crystals, FISTA with adaptive discretization, Total variation discretization, and Reconstruction with a Gaussian Dictionary.
  • The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics

    • 8th Edition
    • R. L. Taylor + 1 more
    • English
    The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics provides a comprehensive introduction to the application of the finite element method in fluid dynamics. The book begins with a useful summary of all relevant partial differential equations, progressing to the discussion of convection stabilization procedures, steady and transient state equations, and numerical solution of fluid dynamic equations.In this expanded eighth edition, the book starts by explaining the character-based split (CBS) scheme, followed by an exploration of various other methods, including SUPG/PSPG, space-time, and VMS methods. Emphasising the fundamental knowledge, mathematical, and analytical tools necessary for successful implementation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), The Finite Element Method for Fluid Dynamics stands as the authoritative introduction of choice for graduate level students, researchers, and professional engineers.
  • Sustainable and Green Catalytic Processes for Renewable Fuel Production with Net-Zero Emissions

    • 1st Edition
    • Sreedevi Upadhyayula + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable and Green Catalytic Processes for Renewable Fuel Production with Net-Zero Emissions describes the significance of catalysis for the sustainable production of biofuels and biochemicals, with a particular emphasis on the state-of-the-art catalysts and catalytic processes for "green and sustainable" production of fuels and chemicals from biomass feedstock. The book also offers a multidisciplinary, thorough, and insightful analysis of the problems that must be solved in order to develop sustainable fuel technologies and processes while also reporting on recent research developments and taking pertinent sustainability, economic, energy, and social impact issues into account.
  • Rubber Composites

    Recycling, Processing, Properties, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hanafi Ismail + 3 more
    • English
    Rubber Composites: Recycling, Processing, Properties, Design and Applications provides an extensive review of recent advances in this important research field. The book's chapters cover the processing, structure, properties, and applications of rubber-based composites, which are versatile materials, that with the appropriate design planning, manufacturing process, and properties can be tailored to meet specific industrial requirements with enhanced performance and sustainability. This book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, polymer chemists, and industrial manufacturers working in the research and development of rubber-based composites.