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    • Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products

      Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds
      • 2nd Edition
      • Eduardo Jacob-Lopes + 3 more
      • English
      The Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products: Fundamentals and Advances in Energy, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Bioactive Compounds, Second Edition is an essential resource for understanding commercial-scale microalgae production and utilization. Covering the fundamentals, processes, products, engineering approaches, and advancements in microalgae technology, this comprehensive guide explores microbiology, metabolic aspects, production systems, wastewater treatment, CO2 capture, and harvesting techniques. It provides detailed insights into biogas, biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, single-cell protein, biofertilizers, and many other microalgal products. Moreover, the book discusses the engineering tools applied to microalgae biotechnology, such as process integration, intensification, techno-economic analysis, biorefineries, and lifecycle assessment.Finally, it addresses industrial applications and sustainable development, making it invaluable for researchers, students, and professionals in bioenergy, biomass, and high-value compounds. The holistic coverage of microalgae processes and products positions this handbook as a critical reference for engineering and bio-based industry planning.

    • Fundamentals of Extrusion-Based Aluminum Welding and Additive Manufacturing

      A Step-by-Step Guide
      • 1st Edition
      • Øystein Grong
      • English
      Fundamentals of Extrusion-Based Aluminum Welding and Additive Manufacturing explores the potential of extrusion-based aluminum welding and additive manufacturing (AM) in an industrial context, in light of how age-hardened Al–Mg–Si alloys respond to conventional fusion welding and friction stir welding (FSW). The primary focus is on the hybrid metal extrusion and bonding (HYB) process, which employs continuous rotary extrusion to achieve metallurgical bonding between different metals and alloys in the solid state with the addition of aluminum filler metal. Thanks to its versatility and flexibility, the HYB process can be applied to a wide range of operations, including butt, fillet, and lap welding, as well as plate surfacing, multimaterial welding, and AM.The chapters are organized in a manner that makes the HYB technology easily accessible to professionals in both academia and industry who are already familiar with FSW. Detailed information is provided on the design and operation of the PinPoint extruder, representing the core outcome of the HYB development project. To help readers with diverse backgrounds understand and engage with the topics covered, the learning process is enhanced by integrating relevant physically based models into specially designed case studies throughout the text.

    • Computational Intelligence in Surveillance Systems Using Image Processing

      • 1st Edition
      • Jay Kumar Pandey + 3 more
      • English
      Traditional surveillance systems struggle to process large volumes of visual data, identify specific objects or behaviors, and adapt to dynamic environments. Computational intelligence, which encompasses techniques like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision, offers powerful tools to address these challenges by enabling automated analysis, pattern recognition, and decision-making based on visual data. Computational Intelligence in Surveillance Systems Using Image Processing addresses the unique challenges and ethical considerations of applying AI and ML, offering a nuanced understanding of the regulatory landscape. It provides insights into the responsible development and deployment of technologies to unlock the transformative potential of computational intelligence to revolutionize surveillance systems and advance the capabilities of security and monitoring across various sectors.

    • Biophysics

      Foundations, Problems, and Solutions
      • 1st Edition
      • Jaroslav Kuba
      • English
      Biophysics: Foundations, Problems, and Solutions is an essential text for undergraduate students seeking to understand biophysics concepts through the lens of practical problems and their solutions. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the field, combining theoretical summaries, formulae, and laws with detailed numerical analyses. Designed to support readers from disciplines such as biomedical sciences, engineering, and medical technology, this book bridges the gap between biology and physics to offer a cohesive learning experience. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned expert, this text serves as a robust resource for mastering key biophysics principles.Beyond its core function as a textbook, the book covers a diverse array of topics, including fluid mechanics, capillary effects, acoustics, diffusion phenomena, radiology, and nuclear physics. With its extensive problem-solving approach, the book ensures readers gain both conceptual understanding and practical skills. It stands out as an indispensable guide for navigating the interdisciplinary challenges of biophysics-focused courses and research.

    • Computational Chemistry for Experimentalists

      A Nonspecialist's Guide to Practical and Predictive Simulations
      • 1st Edition
      • Benjamin G. Janesko
      • English
      Computational Chemistry for Experimentalists: A Nonspecialist's Guide to Practical and Predictive Simulations empowers chemists—especially those at emerging institutions or in small and medium enterprises—by transforming foundational chemical concepts into practical computational skills. A modular approach, paired with hands-on video tutorials, ensures that even nonspecialists can confidently apply simulations to their research, regardless of career stage or specialization. Beyond its accessible structure, the book features six modules covering core topics such as electronic structure theory and molecular dynamics. Ten experimental modules focus on simulating specific laboratory techniques—reaction mechanisms, NMR, UV/vis, band structures, XPS, and organometallic chemistry.Regularly updated online tutorials complement the material, providing project-based, real-world training. By bridging theory and practice, this guide serves mid-career professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and early-career researchers, making computational chemistry approachable and practical for all experimental chemists.

    • State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies

      • 1st Edition
      • Dan E Scott + 1 more
      • English
      State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies provides updated information on technological advances and research on the state-of-the-art performance of recent geothermal wells drilled for energy in the global push to reduce greenhouse gases. The book provides advances in a rapidly growing market that has adopted and adapted oilfield technologies to rapid scale development and production as demonstrated through global examples in a case-study format. Different geologic formations and well trajectories require different drilling tools and drilling parameters to yield optimum results.Showcasing current examples of successful global geothermal well-drilling applications, this text provides readers, researchers, and industry professionals with the keys needed to rapidly scale geothermal drilling operations, a clean and abundant source of energy that supports sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions.

    • Renewable Energy and Process Plant's Piping and Equipment Estimating Manual

      • 1st Edition
      • Kenneth Storm
      • English
      Renewable Energy and Process Plant's Piping and Equipment Estimating Manual is a forward-thinking guide that blends hands-on construction estimating with robust, data-driven strategies. Storm introduces tested techniques for calculating man-hours, helping professionals minimize planning and execution costs while boosting accuracy. The manual thoroughly examines contemporary estimation practices, featuring statistical analysis, real-world data, and advanced Excel modeling to produce reliable, repeatable results. It’s especially relevant for renewable energy projects—including solar, geothermal, and green hydrogen—offering tailored estimating procedures and equipment scopes to handle design variability. This strategic approach empowers estimators to align estimates closely with actual field data.In addition to the foundational principles and labor productivity analysis, the manual is structured across seventeen chapters covering a wide range of plant types and specialties from combined cycle power stations to specialized facilities like pulp and paper, wastewater treatment, and industrial package boilers. Notably, dedicated chapters focus on estimating for renewable energy sectors, delivering practical strategies for equipment installation and construction. With sample estimates and statistical applications, the book serves as an essential reference for construction estimators, engineers, and project managers seeking efficient, error-reducing estimation techniques and comprehensive analytical tools for complex projects.

    • Design for Additive Manufacturing

      • 2nd Edition
      • Martin Leary
      • English
      Design for Additive Manufacturing, Second Edition is a complete guide to design tools for the manufacturing requirements of AM and how they can enable the optimization of process and product parameters for the reduction of manufacturing costs and effort. Tools for polymeric, metallic, and ceramic AM technologies are presented and critically reviewed, along with their manufacturing attributes. Commercial applications of AM are also explained with case studies from a range of industries, demonstrating best practice in AM design.This new edition has been updated to reflect various changes in fundamental AM technologies and new chapters have been added covering in-field additive manufacturing for service and repair, machine learning for AM certification, small format printing, large format printing, and ceramic printing.

    • Geology of the Himalaya

      • 2nd Edition
      • B.K. Chakrabarti
      • English
      Geology of the Himalaya presents sophisticated structural, metamorphic and igneous rock data across various Himalayan geographic sectors, with a focus on Precambrian and Cenozoic tectonics, as well as the tectonic evolution of the Himalayas, challenges traditional concepts and presents cutting-edge geological insights. This revised edition delves into the metamorphic and igneous rock data of the Himalayan geographic sectors, providing detailed analyses of petrography, metamorphism, structure, mineralization, and regional tectonic research. By incorporating recent geological inputs, the book justifies a paradigm shift in the understanding of Himalayan orogeny, offering a fresh perspective on the region's geological evolution. The book allows readers to better understand of the geological diversity and structure of the Himalayan belt, along with new techniques that have applications in a host of global geological settings. It captures the geological diversity and structure of the Himalayan belt and introduce new techniques with broad applications in global geological settings. This comprehensive analysis and interpretation of decades of research data aim to advance the scientific community's understanding of one of the most spectacular mountain ranges on Earth.

    • Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids

      A Circular Economy Framework
      • 1st Edition
      • Yu Liu + 3 more
      • English
      Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids: A Circular Economy Framework is a comprehensive exploration of the latest technological advancements and innovative processes for energy and resource recovery from municipal wastewater and biosolids. With a focus on multi-functional approaches for bioenergy production, wastewater reclamation, and resource recovery, the book presents sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions in the waste industry within a circular economy framework. The book begins with an overview of the current status, challenges, and future directions of municipal wastewater treatment and biosolids management. Subsequent chapters explore direct energy recovery, ammonium and phosphorus recovery, biopolymers recovery, and enhanced fermentation and anaerobic digestion of waste sludge. The book also covers co-digestion of waste sludge and food waste, thermal-chemical treatment, microbial lipid production, and electric energy production from biosolids in microbial fuel cells. Integrated engineering approaches for biosolids management towards zero-solid disposal and the future of circular economy-driven wastewater and biosolids valorization are also discussed in detail. Energy and Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater and Biosolids: A Circular Economy Framework is an essential resource for students, researchers, engineers, scientists, and professionals involved in wastewater treatment and biosolids management and interested in bioenergy production.

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