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    • The Chemistry of Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine

      • 1st Edition
      • May 4, 2017
      • A. J. Downs + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      The Chemistry of Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine is a special edition that contains selected sections and addresses the needs of specialists in their respective fields. The text describes the general atomic properties of non-metals, particularly the halogens, as being the perfect series to study, both in physical and chemical terms. The book explains that the combination of the atomic properties implies excellent electronegativity values for the halogen atoms. The text also cites some behavior characteristics of halogens that are irregular, such as chlorine and bromine are similar but differ from fluorine on one side and iodine on the other. The book also compares the general methods of producing chlorine, bromine, or iodine by 1) oxidation of halide derivatives or 2) reduction of compounds of the halogens in positive oxidation states. The text then reviews the application of a complex valence theory that raises difficult questions about the bonding in halogen-oxygen molecules. The book also explains the biological behavior of astatine that accumulates in the liver or in the thyroid gland depending on the method of administration either as a radiocolloid or as a true solution. The book is suitable for molecular biologists and researchers, molecular chemists, and medical researchers.

    • High Performance Computing

      • 1st Edition
      • December 5, 2017
      • Thomas Sterling + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      High Performance Computing: Modern Systems and Practices is a fully comprehensive and easily accessible treatment of high performance computing, covering fundamental concepts and essential knowledge while also providing key skills training. With this book, domain scientists will learn how to use supercomputers as a key tool in their quest for new knowledge. In addition, practicing engineers will discover how supercomputers can employ HPC systems and methods to the design and simulation of innovative products, and students will begin their careers with an understanding of possible directions for future research and development in HPC. Those who maintain and administer commodity clusters will find this textbook provides essential coverage of not only what HPC systems do, but how they are used.

    • Ion-Selective Electrode Reviews

      • 1st Edition
      • May 4, 2017
      • J. D. R. Thomas
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Ion-Selective Electrode Reviews, Volume 7 is a collection of papers that covers the applications of electrochemical sensors, along with the versatility of ion-selective electrodes. The coverage of the text includes solid contact in membrane ion-selective electrodes; immobilized enzyme probes for determining inhibitors; potentiometric titrations based on ion-pair formation; and application of ion-selective electrodes in soil science, kinetics, and kinetic analysis. The text will be of great use to chemists and chemical engineers.

    • Implementing IP and Ethernet on the 4G Mobile Network

      • 1st Edition
      • March 24, 2017
      • André Perez
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Implementing IP and Ethernet on the 4G Mobile Network delves into the 4G mobile network that allows an IP packet transmitted by a mobile to be transported to its gateway, reciprocally using the following networks: MPLS-VPN, VPLS and OTN. The mechanisms for the implementation of quality of service (QoS) on the EPS, IP, Ethernet and MPLS networks are presented, as is the security for the LTE radio interface, the NAS messages and the links of the transport (IPSec). In addition, readers will find discussions of the aspects relating to the synchronization of the eNB entities, including SyncE and IEEE 1588 mechanisms.

    • Molecular Spectroscopy—XI

      • 1st Edition
      • January 31, 2017
      • O. Sild
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Molecular Spectroscopy–XI provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of molecular spectroscopy. This book discusses the modifications of molecular spectra when the density varies as a function of temperature and pressure. Organized into 15 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the several processes concerning triplet excitons leading to magnetic-field sensitive luminescence in organic crystals and related compounds. This text then examines the methods of investigation of the exciton band structures in molecular crystals. Other chapters consider the conditions for the equivalence of Fourier spectroscopy and of slow passage experiments in nuclear magnetic resonance. This book discusses as well the application of computer technology in carbon-13 magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The final chapter deals with the application of high-resolution proton and carbon-13 n.m.r. spectroscopy for the investigation of the molecular conformations in proteins. This book is a valuable resource for organic chemists, biologists, microbiologists, scientists, and research workers.

    • Systems Architecture Modeling with the Arcadia Method

      • 1st Edition
      • November 22, 2017
      • Pascal Roques
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Systems Architecture Modeling with the Arcadia Method is an illustrative guide for the understanding and implementation of model-based systems and architecture engineering with the Arcadia method, using Capella, a new open-source solution. More than just another systems modeling tool, Capella is a comprehensive and extensible Eclipse application that has been successfully deployed in a wide variety of industrial contexts. Based on a graphical modeling workbench, it provides systems architects with rich methodological guidance using the Arcadia method and modeling language. Intuitive model editing and advanced viewing capabilities improve modeling quality and productivity, and help engineers focus on the design of the system and its architecture. This book is the first to help readers discover the richness of the Capella solution.

    • Light Alloys

      • 5th Edition
      • March 29, 2017
      • Ian Polmear + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Light Alloys: From Traditional Alloys to Nanocrystals, Fifth Edition, covers the materials science, properties, manufacturing processes, and applications of key engineering metals in a single accessible volume. As use of these metals is now more widespread than ever, with routine use in motor vehicles and aircraft, this book includes materials characteristics and applications, heat treatment properties, fabrication, microstructure/prope... relationships, new applications, and processes.

    • Low-rank Coals for Power Generation, Fuel and Chemical Production

      • 1st Edition
      • June 21, 2017
      • Zhongyang Luo + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Low-Rank Coals for Power Generation, Fuel and Chemical Production provides a thorough introduction to lignite (brown coal) and subbituminous coals and explores how they can be used efficiently and economically in place of hard coal. The book examines the undesirable characteristics of low-quality coals, such as high moisture content, low calorific value, and aggressive ash characteristics, and the resulting refinements to standard technologies and practices required for successful combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis.The first part of this book provides a comprehensive and systematic review of the properties of low-rank coals and corresponding preparation methods, such as drying, cleaning, and upgrading. Power generation from low-rank coals is the focus of Part 2, with chapter topics ranging from high efficiency pulverized coal combustion and circulatingfluidized bed combustion to emerging areas such as chemical looping and oxyfuel combustion. The final contributions address the important subjects of coal-to-liquids,poly... and coke production using low-rank coals, as well as the critical issue of carbon capture and storage.This book is a valuable resource for power generation engineers and researchers seeking to maximize the opportunities provided by these cheaper coal feedstocks for efficient and environmentally compatible power generation.

    • Trends in Oil and Gas Corrosion Research and Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • June 9, 2017
      • A. M. El-Sherik
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Trends in Oil and Gas Corrosion Research and Technologies: Production and Transmission delivers the most up-to-date and highly multidisciplinary reference available to identify emerging developments, fundamental mechanisms and the technologies necessary in one unified source. Starting with a brief explanation on corrosion management that also addresses today’s most challenging issues for oil and gas production and transmission operations, the book dives into the latest advances in microbiology-influen... corrosion and other corrosion threats, such as stress corrosion cracking and hydrogen damage just to name a few. In addition, it covers testing and monitoring techniques, such as molecular microbiology and online monitoring for surface and subsurface facilities, mitigation tools, including coatings, nano-packaged biocides, modeling and prediction, cathodic protection and new steels and non-metallics. Rounding out with an extensive glossary and list of abbreviations, the book equips upstream and midstream corrosion professionals in the oil and gas industry with the most advanced collection of topics and solutions to responsibly help solve today’s oil and gas corrosion challenges.

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