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    • Electric Motor Drives and their Applications with Simulation Practices

      • 1st Edition
      • May 3, 2022
      • R Selvamathi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Electric Motor Drives and Its Applications with Simulation Practices provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts of electric motor drives and their applications, along with their simulation using MATLAB and other software tools. The book helps engineers and students improve their software skills by learning to simulate various electric drives and applications and assists with new ideas in the simulation of electrical, electronics and instrumentations systems. Covering power electronic converter fed drives and simulation model building using all possible software as well as the operation and relevant applications discussed, the book provides a number of examples and step-by-step procedures for successful implementation. Intended for engineers, students and research scholars in industry who are working in the field of power electronics and drives, this book provides a brief introduction to simulation software under different environments.

    • IoT and Spacecraft Informatics

      • 1st Edition
      • March 29, 2022
      • K.L. Yung + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      IoT and Spacecraft Informatics provides the theory and applications of IoT systems in the design, development and operation of spacecraft. Sections present a high-level overview of IoT and introduce key concepts needed to successfully design IoT solutions, key technologies, protocols, and technical building blocks that combine into complete IoT solutions. The book features the latest advances, findings and state-of-the-art in research, case studies, development and implementation of IoT technologies for spacecraft and space systems. In addition, it concentrates on different aspects and techniques to achieve automatic control of spacecraft. This book is for researchers, PhD students, engineers and specialists in aerospace engineering as well as those in computer science, computer engineering or mechatronics.

    • Flow Assurance

      • 1st Edition
      • June 23, 2022
      • Qiwei Wang
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Petroleum engineers search through endless sources to understand oil and gas chemicals, find problems, and discover solutions while operations are becoming more unconventional and driving towards more sustainable practices. The Oil and Gas Chemistry Management Series brings an all-inclusive suite of tools to cover all the sectors of oil and gas chemicals from drilling to production, processing, storage, and transportation. The second reference in the series, Flow Assurance, delivers the critical chemical oilfield basics while also covering latest research developments and practical solutions. Organized by the type of problems and mitigation methods, this reference allows the engineer to fully understand how to effectively control chemistry issues, make sound decisions, and mitigate challenges ahead. Basics include root cause, model prediction and laboratory simulation of the major chemistry related challenges during oil and gas productions, while more advanced discussions cover the chemical and non-chemical mitigation strategies for more efficient, safe and sustainable operations. Supported by a list of contributing experts from both academia and industry, Flow Assurance brings a necessary reference to bridge petroleum chemistry operations from theory into safer and cost-effective practical applications.

    • Resonance Self-Shielding Calculation Methods in Nuclear Reactors

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2022
      • Liangzhi Cao + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Resonance Self-Shielding Calculation Methods in Nuclear Reactors presents the latest progress in resonance self-shielding methods for both deterministic and Mote Carlo methods, including key advances over the last decade such as high-fidelity resonance treatment, resonance interference effect and multi-group equivalence. As the demand for high-fidelity resonance self-shielding treatment is increasing due to the rapid development of advanced nuclear reactor concepts and progression in high performance computational technologies, this practical book guides students and professionals in nuclear engineering and technology through various methods with proven high precision and efficiency.

    • Hydrometallurgy

      • 1st Edition
      • August 13, 2022
      • Michael Nicol
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hydrometallurgy: Practice provides the necessary fundamental background to the multidisciplinary field of hydrometallurgy and provides the tools to be able to utilize the theory to quantitatively describe, model and control the unit operations used in hydrometallurgical plants. The book describes the development and operation of processes utilizing hydrometallurgical operations. It is a valuable resource and reference for researchers, academics, students and industry professionals. The book focuses on quantitative problem solving with many worked examples and focused problems based on Nicol’s many years’ experience in the teaching of hydrometallurgy to students, researchers and industry professionals.

    • Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis

      • 1st Edition
      • January 18, 2022
      • Thandavarayan Maiyalagan + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanomaterials for Electrocatalysis provides an overview of the different types of nanomaterials, design principles and synthesis protocols used for electrocatalytic reactions. The book is divided into four parts that thoroughly describe basic principles and fundamental of electrocatalysis, different types of nanomaterials used, and their electrocatalytic applications, limitations and future perspectives. As electrochemical systems containing nanomaterials, with relevance to experimental situation, yield better results, this book highlights new information and findings.

    • Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation

      • 1st Edition
      • October 28, 2022
      • Swapan Basu
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Process and Factory Automation is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process and manufacturing plants, from the specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. This volume introduces the foundations of automation control theory, networking practices and communication for power, process and manufacturing plants considered as integrated digital systems. In addition, it discusses Distributed control System (DCS) for Closed loop controls system (CLCS) and PLC based systems for Open loop control systems (OLCS) and factory automation. This book provides in-depth guidance on functional and design details pertinent to each of the control types referenced above, along with the installation and commissioning of control systems.

    • Metal Oxides for Optoelectronics and Optics-Based Medical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2022
      • Suresh Sagadevan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Metal Oxides for Optoelectronics and Optics-based Medical Applications reviews recent advances in metal oxides and their mechanisms for optoelectronic, photoluminescent and medical applications. In addition, the book examines the integration of key chemistry concepts with nanoelectronics that can improve performance in a diverse range of applications. Sections place a strong emphasis on synthesis processes that can improve the metal oxides’ physical properties and the reflected surface chemical changes that can impact their performance in various devices like light-emitting diodes, luminescence materials, solar cells, etc. Finally, the book discusses the challenges associated with the handling and maintenance of metal oxides crystalline properties. This book will be suitable for academics and those working in R&D in industry looking to learn more about cheaper and more effective methods to produce metal oxides for use in the fields of electronics, photonics, biophotonics and engineering.

    • System Assurances

      • 1st Edition
      • February 16, 2022
      • Prashant Johri + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      System Assurances: Modeling and Management updates on system assurance and performance methods using advanced analytics and understanding of software reliability growth modeling from today’s debugging team’s point-of-view, along with information on preventive and predictive maintenance and the efficient use of testing resources. The book presents the rapidly growing application areas of systems and software modeling, including intelligent synthetic characters, human-machine interface, menu generators, user acceptance analysis, picture archiving and software systems. Students, research scholars, academicians, scientists and industry practitioners will benefit from the book as it provides better insights into modern related global trends, issues and practices.

    • Functionalized Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensors

      • 1st Edition
      • January 11, 2022
      • Jamballi G. Manjunatha + 1 more
      • English
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      Functionalized Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensors: Principles, Fabrication Methods, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of materials, functionalized interfaces, fabrication strategies and application areas. Special attention is given to the remaining challenges and opportunities for commercial realization of functionalized nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors. An assortment of nanomaterials has been investigated for their incorporation into electrochemical sensors. For example, carbon- based nanomaterials (carbon nanotube, graphene and carbon fiber), noble metals (Au, Ag and Pt), polymers (nafion, polypyrrole) and non-noble metal oxides (Fe2O3, NiO, and Co3O4). The most relevant materials are discussed in the book with an emphasis on their evaluation of their realization in commercial applications. Application areas touched on include the environment, food and medicine industries. Health, safety and regulation considerations are touched on, along with economic and commercialization trends.

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