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  • Near-boundary Fluid Mechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Shu-Qing Yang
    • English
    Near-Boundary Fluid Mechanics focuses on the near-boundary region and its significance. It delves into topics like boundary shear stress, drag reduction using polymer additives, turbulence sources, secondary currents, log-law validity, sediment transport, and more. Unlike similar books, it emphasizes the importance of the near-boundary region. This book is organized into chapters covering internal flows, external flows, loose boundary flows, and density currents. It extends Prandtl's fundamental concept to internal flows, showing how potential flow theory can describe flow without a solid boundary.In addition, the book provides a theoretical analysis of boundary shear stress in three-dimensional flows and explores the turbulent structures in drag-reduction flows. A key feature is clarifying the role of wall-normal velocity in mass, moment, and energy transfer. Additionally, Archimedes' principle is covered to explain pressure drag and establishes a relationship between wake volume and hydrodynamic force.

  • Quantum Process Algebra

    • 1st Edition
    • Yong Wang
    • English
    Quantum Process Algebra introduces readers to the algebraic properties and laws for quantum computing. The book provides readers with all aspects of algebraic theory for quantum computing, including the basis of semantics and axiomatization for quantum computing. With the assumption of a quantum system, readers will learn to solve the modeling of the three main components in a quantum system: the unitary operator, quantum measurement, and quantum entanglement, with full support of quantum and classical computing in closed systems. Next, the book establishes the relationship between probabilistic quantum bisimilarity and classical probabilistic bisimilarity, including strong probabilistic bisimilarity and weak probabilistic bisimilarity, which makes an axiomatization of quantum processes possible. With this framework, quantum and classical computing mixed processes are unified with the same structured operational semantics. Finally, the book establishes a series of axiomatizations of quantum process algebras. These process algebras support nearly all the main computation properties. Quantum and classical computing in closed quantum systems are unified with the same equational logic and the same structured operational semantics under the framework of ACP-like probabilistic process algebra. This unification means that the mathematics in the book can be used widely for verification of quantum and classical computing mixed systems, for example, most quantum communication protocols. ACP-like axiomatization also inherits the advantages of ACP, for example, and modularity means that it can be extended in an elegant way.

  • Reliability Engineering and the Application of CNC Machine Tools

    • 1st Edition
    • Yan Ran + 1 more
    • English
    Reliability Engineering and the Application of CNC Machine Tools discusses the basic theory of reliability, reliability design, reliability-driven product manufacturing support technology, reliability management technology, factor analysis and the control of reliability engineering, and the implementation of reliability systems in NC machine tools. The book provides many practical case studies and experience summaries of CNC machine tool reliability engineering; these provide valuable learning material for researchers, engineers and technicians.

  • HiGee Chemical Reaction Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Jian-Feng Chen
    • English
    Higee Chemical Reaction Engineering systematically discusses the fundamentals, principles, and methods of molecular mixing and reaction process intensification. The book demonstrates the implementation approach, process, and effectiveness of Higee chemical reaction engineering through novel industrial case studies that help industrial technicians select reaction intensification technology route more scientifically. Sections cover the innovation and development process of Higee chemical reaction engineering, hydrodynamics behavior in Higee reactors, equipment design principles and methods, multiphase reaction of liquid-liquid, gas-liquid, gas-solid, gas-liquid-solid and reactive crystallization process intensification principles and effectiveness.Higee Chemical Reaction Engineering is a systematic summary of several national award and key projects, such as the State Technological Innovation Award, State Science and Technology Advancement Award, National Natural Science Foundation of China, National key R&D Program of China, National ‘‘863’’ Program of China, National ‘‘973’’ Program of China, and also some international cooperation.

  • Thermal-Hydraulic Principles and Safety Analysis Guidelines of PWRs and iPWR-SMRs

    • 1st Edition
    • Christophe Herer
    • English
    Thermal-Hydraulic Principles and Safety Analysis Guidelines of PWRs and SMRs presents key phenomena, models, advantages, and drawbacks of current methods. The book guides the reader through the preparation and review of the thermal-hydraulic part of a safety analysis report and equips them with the knowledge to perform thermal-hydraulic studies with confidence. Starting with an introduction to thermal-hydraulics and two-phase flows, the book covers key models such as the Homogeneous Equilibrium Model and Drift Flux, Main Phenomena and associated models, including critical flow, heat transfer and void fraction, and then moves onto cover nuclear safety analyses and code.It contains fundamental tools to help readers understand complicated phenomena that can happen in various accidental conditions, along with key principles to help readers when using advanced simulation tools. This book is suitable for a broad audience, including non-specialized readers seeking independent advice and technicians or engineers working in nuclear facilities. It will provide students in engineering disciplines with a solid understanding of the thermal-hydraulics of nuclear reactors and safety, which will enable them to work safely and efficiently and drive research forward.

  • A Biorefinery Approach to Algal Biomass Conversion for Biofuels and Bioproducts

    • 1st Edition
    • Kaustubha Mohanty + 1 more
    • English
    A Biorefinery Approach to Algal Biomass Conversation for Biofuels and Bioproducts presents a detailed overview of the processes and products of algal biomass within the concept of the circular economy. With a particular emphasis on biofuels, the book addresses the fundamentals and underlying concepts of biomass conversation processes, the equipment, and their advanced application for algal feedstocks. This includes the principles of biomass conversion processes, a complete profile of the generated biofuels, feed, food, and chemicals, the concept of integrated biorefinery based on micro and microalgae, and sustainability evaluations through technoeconomic analysis and life cycle analysis. Readers are supported by step-by-step guidance on methods and protocols, and decision-making diagrams and flowcharts, and examples of commercial successes. Offering a clear and comprehensive overview of algal biomass conversation to biofuels and related products, this book is an ideal reference for researches and faculty members looking to develop a deeper understanding of algal biofuels and related conversation processes or seeking a consistent and structured approach to the topic.

  • Phytochemicals for Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Marcello Locatelli + 3 more
    • English
    Phytochemicals for Health presents the state of the art in the field of Phytochemicals. It highlights how, following the interactions of plants and the environment, an analytical approach for standardization and quality control is of fundamental importance to product quality control.Parts I and II cover the main problems relatied to natural products (plants, extraction, quantitative analysis, relationship with the surrounding environment). Part III presents the main classes of organic compounds identified and reported, and Part IV includes inorganic compounds. It also includes a chapter covering all the natural compounds that have become Active Principle Ingredients (API), highlighting next challenges.Phytochem... for Health is a valuable tool for senior scientists working in natural products field interested in investigating the correlation between chemical profile and biological activity in order to obtain a product that is safe for human health.

  • Non-Newtonian Flow and Applied Rheology

    Engineering Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • R. P. Chhabra + 1 more
    • English
    Non-Newtonian Flow and Applied Rheology: Engineering Applications, Third Edition bridges the gap between the theoretical work of the rheologist and the practical needs of those who have to design and operate the systems in which these materials are handled or processed. This new edition addresses the rapid advances that are occurring in all aspects of the topics covered in this book, such as new measurement techniques or new constitutive equations and more reliable information based on numerical simulations. New solved examples are added in each chapter, along with a list of problems at the end of the book.This is an established and important reference for senior level mechanical engineers, chemical and process engineers, as well as any engineer or scientist who needs to study or work with these fluids, including pharmaceutical engineers, mineral processing engineers, medical researchers, water and civil engineers.

  • Comprehensive Green Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdul Ghani Olabi
    • English
    Green Materials are materials that are understood to have at least one of the two following attributes: sustainability or low environmental impact. Optimally, they have these two labels simultaneously.Compr... Green Materials, 3 volume set, is the first fully-integrated resource to provide a full and comprehensive source of information and knowledge for both researchers and practitioners around the world on the fundamental, characteristics, applications, latest developments and case studies of Green Materials. Each in-depth review chapter is written by internationally recognized experts and contributions come from scientists working in a broad range of topics, including materials science, green energy, green industry and construction, engineering and green chemistry.

  • Necrobotics for Healthcare Applications and Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Hemachandran Kannan + 4 more
    • English
    Necrobotics for Healthcare Applications and Management delves into the emerging area of necrobotics and its implications for healthcare. Exploring the convergence of robotics, technology, and healthcare, the book presents leading-edge research, practical implementations, and ethical considerations. It bridges a significant gap in healthcare literature, furnishing a contemporary and comprehensive perspective on necrobotics. Highlighting its distinct applications, management nuances, and ethical dimensions in the domain of medical robotics, the book equips readers with an in-depth grasp of this evolving field. It offers insights into technological intricacies, practical utilization, and ethical guidelines. Through real-world case studies and exemplar practices, it vividly demonstrates successful necrobotics deployments while addressing integration challenges. The book facilitates adept navigation of necrobotics complexities, spur innovation, enhance patient outcomes, and contribute to healthcare evolution. Catering to the distinct information requisites and daily obstacles encountered by engineers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers, the book offers extensive insights into necrobotics technologies, real-life case studies, and ethical reflections. It stands as a valuable resource for individuals striving to harness necrobotics' potential for efficacious healthcare solutions.

  • Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Béla Török
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry, Three Volume Set is an essential reference for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to advance their knowledge, contribute to a sustainable future, and stay at the forefront of green chemistry. Edited by esteemed experts and written by renowned contributors, the book provides in-depth knowledge on a broad range of topics in green chemistry. It provides a solid foundation for understanding sustainable chemical practices and offers valuable insights into advanced areas, including the green production of chemicals, biomass valorization, and emerging technologies.Compris... over 146 authoritative review chapters, across four volumes, the encyclopedia captures the latest advancements and future prospects in green chemistry from click chemistry to continuous flow synthesis, waste-derived solvents to sustainable solvents. The book fills the gap as the only contemporary and comprehensive major reference work in the field, bringing together the expert knowledge of multiple sub-disciplines.

  • Digital Twin, Blockchain, and Sensor Networks in the Healthy and Mobile City

    • 1st Edition
    • Tuan Anh Nguyen
    • English
    In smart cities, information and communication technologies are integrated to exchange real-time data between citizens, governments, and organizations. Blockchain provides security for communication and transactions between multiple stakeholders. Digital twin refers to a simulation of physical products in a virtual space. This simulation fully utilizes the physical models, wireless sensor networks, and historical data of city operation to integrate big information (digital twin cities) under multidiscipline, multiphysical quantities, multiscale, and multiprobability.Dig... Twin, Blockchain, and Sensor Networks in the Healthy and Mobile City explores how digital twins and blockchain can be used in smart cities. Part 1 deals with their promising applications for healthy cities. Part 2 covers other promising applications and current perspectives of blockchain and digital twins for future smart society and smart city mobility. Together with its companion volume, Digital Twin and Blockchain for Sensor Networks in Smart Cities, this book helps to understand the vast amount of data around the city to encourage happy, healthy, safe, and productive lives.

  • Metaheuristics-Based Materials Optimization

    Enhancing Materials Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Harbinder Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Metaheuristics-Based Materials Optimization: Enhancing Materials Applications provides a guide to using metaheuristics-based computational techniques to improve the design, performance, and broaden the applications of various materials. The book fuses optimization algorithms with materials engineering, enabling more accurate simulations and models for analyzing and predicting the behavior of materials under different conditions, allowing for design of materials with improved performance, durability, energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and other desired characteristics. Metaheuristic approaches for material synthesis and design, structural optimization, material characterization, property prediction, and process optimization are all covered, as are comparisons of different algorithms, step-by-step guidelines on how to implement them, and case studies of them being applied in real-world settings.

  • Computational Automation for Water Security

    Enhancing Water Quality Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Ashutosh Kumar Dubey + 4 more
    • English
    Computational Automation for Water Security: Enhancing Water Quality Management is a comprehensive and insightful guide which explores the challenges posed by inefficient and outdated practices, presenting innovative solutions to enhance decision-making, optimizing water treatment processes, and ultimately improving environmental outcomes. Through the coverage of advanced computational techniques, such as data analysis, machine learning, and optimization strategies, readers will gain a deep understanding of how computational automation can revolutionize decision-making. This book is an invaluable resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to stay at the forefront of water quality management practices, harnessing the power of computational automation for a cleaner, healthier future.

  • Management of Mycorrhizal Symbiosis for Mycoremediation and Phytostabilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Qiang-Sheng Wu
    • English
    Management of Mycorrhizal Symbiosis for Mycoremediation and Phytostabilization overviews the many advances that have been made in mycorrhizal research and practice. Many microorganisms are present in plant rhizosphere, among which root-associated mycorrhizal fungi are ancient fungi that have evolved along with the evolution of plants. Mycorrhizal fungi of the soil can colonize more than 80% of terrestrial plant roots, where the mycorrhizal symbiosis helps the host to obtain water and nutrients, in exchange of lipids and sugars from the host plant to the mycorrhizal fungus for its life history. The mycorrhizal extraradical mycelium can extend beyond the root zone, enabling the absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. Thus, the reciprocal symbiosis can provide an important technology for crop reduction of fertilizer inputs and environmental stewardship. Mycorrhizal fungal fertilizers have been produced commercially in Europe, Asia, and North America, which provides strong support for mycorrhizal applications in agriculture and environmental field. Therefore, there is a great need to summarize the recent research results and bring them together in a book. This book provides soil scientists and mycorrhizal researchers with a comprehensive overview of new advances in mycorrhizal fungi. It may also serve as a reference for professionals in adjacent fields working in environmental management, microbiology, and crop science.

  • Biomass Conversion through Nanomaterials

    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (GSPCEES)
    • 1st Edition
    • Inamuddin + 2 more
    • English
    Biomass Conversion Through Nanomaterials presents the catalytic processing of biomass to produce fuels as well as chemicals. The book employs diverse monomers including glucose/fructose as well as polymers such as starch/cellulose in various catalytic processes. It shows that nanomaterials with porous structures, with increased surface areas, and acidity strengthen the catalytic roles and also that numerous additional nanomaterial with comparable qualities, such as those based on carbon, resins, metal oxides, zeolites, silica, organic polymers, and many others, enhance the bioconversion processes of biomass. The book also highlights the importance of nanotechnology in the emergence of successful biomass for producing high-quality bioenergy and thoroughly covers varied bioenergy applications using nanomaterials. It highlights the possibility that enabling biomass through nanomaterials improves the effectiveness of various bioenergy sources, such as biofuels and microbial fuel cells. After reading the book, you will gain a better understanding of biomass conversion using nanomaterials, its associated technologies, and its various applications.

  • Energy and Climate Change

    Our New Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Trevor Letcher + 1 more
    • English
    Energy and Climate Change: Our New Future provides an understanding of future energy, energy transition, and climate change. Sections cover key concepts, enabling readers to better understand root causes and future implications while also assessing the current role and future outlook for fossil fuel-based energy sources. Coverage of the very latest cleaner energies gives readers tactics to solve the problems of global warming and climate change. The book also explores how various renewable energy options are affected by climate change, such as strong winds impacting wind turbines, flooding of renewable energy infrastructure, droughts affecting hydroelectric schemes, rising temperatures affecting solar panels, and more.This is an invaluable resource for all those with an interest in energy transition, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability, including researchers, graduate students, scientists, engineers, practitioners, consultants, industry leaders, urban planners, and government personnel.

  • Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency

    • 1st Edition
    • Fernando Pacheco-Torgal + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Bio-Based Materials for Construction and Energy Efficiency fills a gap in the published literature, discussing bio-based materials and biotechnologies that are crucial for a more sustainable construction industry. With comprehensive coverage and contributions from leading experts in the field, the book includes sections on bio-based materials and biotechnologies for infrastructure applications, bio-based materials and biotechnologies for building energy efficiency, and other applications, such as using biotechnology to reduce indoor air pollution, for water treatment, and in soil decontamination. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic researchers, civil engineers, contractors working in construction works, postgraduate students and other professionals.

  • Digital Twin and Blockchain for Sensor Networks in Smart Cities

    • 1st Edition
    • Tuan Anh Nguyen
    • English
    Digital twin, blackchain, and wireless sensor networks can work together to improve services in the smart city. Big data derived from wireless sensor networks can be integrated to accommodate the exchange of real-time data between citizens, governments, and organizations. Blockchain can provide high security for large-scale communications and transactions between many stakeholders. Digital twin uses physical models and historical data to integrate big information under multidiscipline, multiphysical quantities, multiscale, and multiprobability conditions.Digital Twin and Blockchain for Sensor Networks in Smart Cities explores how digital twin and blockchain can be optimized to improve services. This book is divided into three parts. Part 1 focuses on the fundamental concepts of blockchain and digital twin for sensor networks in the smart cities, while Part 2 describes their applications for managing the regular operations and services. Part 3 deals with their applications for safe cities.

  • Environmental Hazards of Plastic Wastes

    Bioremediation Approaches for Environmental Clean-up
    • 1st Edition
    • Jakub Zdarta + 2 more
    • English
    Environmental Hazards of Plastic Wastes: Bioremediation Approaches for Environmental Clean-up focuses on the exploitation of various biological treatment technologies, their use to treat plastic contaminants, and restoration of contaminated sites. The book also addresses the biological treatment of plastic waste and its management of sustainable technologies for its reuse for environmental protection. The book examines advanced technologies, updated information, and future directions for researchers and scientists working in the bioremediation and biodegradation of plastic contaminants and reutilization of plastic wastes in the production of construction materials for environmental safety.The treatment of plastic wastes with environmentally benign approaches will be assessed in this book and will also provide ways to protect our natural environment by managing hazardous plastic pollutants through various techno-based, eco-friendly strategies.

  • Hydrogels in Drug Delivery

    Advances in the Manufacture, Characterization, and Application of Hydrogels to Address Current Global Healthcare Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • Alejandro J. Paredes + 3 more
    • English
    Hydrogels in Drug Delivery: Advances in the Manufacture, Characterization, and Application of Hydrogels to Address Current Global Healthcare Challenges presents the latest advances in hydrogels, ranging from their basic chemistry to specific application of existing and novel hydrogels in controlled drug delivery and biomedicine. Hydrogels have been increasingly used in the development of novel formulations in a wide variety of therapeutic and monitoring applications. Multidisciplinary work carried out by researchers working in synthetic chemistry, drug delivery, biomedicine and other fields has led to the development of novel polymers, enabling the preparation of hydrogels with adjustable physicochemical properties. Accordingly, these materials offer multiple advantages over other drug delivery systems, including an increased patient compliance by reducing the required number of medication doses, reducing the healing time in injuries, and simplifying patient monitoring by reducing the invasiveness of current methods.Hydrogels in Drug Delivery is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers working within drug delivery and synthetic chemistry, biomedicine, material science, pharmacology, and chemical engineering.

  • The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering

    • 4th Edition
    • Alfred Rudin + 1 more
    • English
    The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, Fourth Edition updates on the field of polymers, which has advanced considerably since the book's last publication. A key feature of this new edition is the inclusion of new and updated content on such concepts as multifunctional polymers, bioderived polymers, computation modeling, polymer sustainability, and newer manufacturing methods like 3D printing. Improvements to the book’s pedagogy include the addition of more worked examples, more end-of-chapter problems, and new figures to better illustrate key concepts. This book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, and anyone in related courses.This edition has also been reorganized to become more aligned with how instructors currently teach the course. It is ideal for one- or two-semester introductory courses in polymer science and engineering taught primarily to senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in a variety of disciplines, but primarily chemical engineering and materials science.

  • Beneficial Elements for Remediation of Heavy Metals in Polluted Soil

    • 1st Edition
    • Shah Saud + 2 more
    • English
    Beneficial Elements for Remediation of Heavy Metals in Polluted Soils provides readers with comprehensive information on soil pollution and beneficial elements. Each chapter summarizes the beneficial elements interaction in soil and its impact on the environment. In addition, the book covers many current environmental issues, such as pollution and monitoring of various heavy metals, organic pollutants, and environmental hormones such as pesticides.The book goes a step further by offering information on substances that have been recently confirmed and suspected to be carcinogenic, chromogenic, and transtoxic. Toxicological issues such as the type and condition of the pollutants, toxicity, mechanism of action and influencing factors, metabolic processes in vivo, and toxic damage manifestations are also addressed.

  • Geohazards and Disasters

    Modelling Scenarios as a Challenge for the Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Salvatore Martino + 2 more
    • English
    Geohazards and Disasters: Modelling Scenarios as a Challenge for the Future aims to depict an updated view of the most significant technical-scientific knowledge on the topic of geological risks and related mitigation strategies with a focus on the resilience of anthropic communities, and with an aim to sensitize them towards a prevention approach that is fed through awareness and technical competence. This book fills knowledge gaps by relating on scientific and technical progress for the conscious and sustainable management of risk in a multi-hazard perspective.This comprehensive resource will be a welcomed by researchers, academicians, graduate and undergraduate students, and professionals in the field of geology, specifically those focused on geohazards and disaster management.

  • Progress in Floating Photovoltaic Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Marco Rosa-Clot + 1 more
    • English
    Progress in Floating Photovoltaic Systems reflects the huge growth underway in floating photovoltaic (PV) systems, covering the latest technologies, new ideas, and practical solutions—currently available in the sector—to support further development and implementation.This book begins by introducing floating PV, its potential, and its role as the third pillar of PVs, alongside land and roof. This is followed by in-depth chapters detailing materials and design of structures, tracking systems, cooling, cleaning systems, snow load and evaporation, mooring systems, PV modules and uses, hydroelectric coupling, wind load and wave impact, and offshore solutions. The final chapters provide measurements of existing plants, economic and financial analysis, and detailed information on environmental impact and mitigation.This book is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, R&D professionals, electrical engineers, power engineers, and practitioners involved in PVs, solar energy, and renewable energy.

  • Biofuel Cells and Energy Generation

    • 1st Edition
    • Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni + 1 more
    • English
    Biofuel Cells and Energy Generation analyzes the current state-of-the-art and offers solutions to key challenges in developing carbohydrate-based biofuel cell technology. The book provides a critical review of biofuel cell technology, including principles, components, applications, obstacles, and prospects, and assesses the economic, safety, health, and environmental implications. Sections focus on the diversity of biomass resources, the fundamental characteristics of biomass, the major effects of biomass composition variations on biofuel cell technology, and a thorough review of the research literature on approaches for decreasing the detrimental impacts of biomass variability on fuel cells.In addition, a comprehensive examination of biofuel cell technology's current state and applications is presented that is supported by an explanation of the fundamentals, concepts, mechanisms, characteristics, optimal parameters, analytical characterization techniques, diverse types, all-category materials, catalysts, engineering designs, implantable biofuel cells, applications, and critical criteria. A variety of applications are addressed, including power implanted devices in biomedical applications, biosensors for smart communities, and nanomaterials for biofuel cells, among others. For each application, unresolved issues are identified, and solutions proposed.

  • Artificial Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Set

    Elements of Soft Computing and Its Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Snehashish Chakraverty + 2 more
    • English
    Soft computing is an emerging discipline which aims to exploit tolerance for imprecision, approximate reasoning, and uncertainty to achieve robustness, tractability, and cost effectiveness for building intelligent machines. Soft computing methodologies include neural networks, fuzzy sets, genetic algorithms, Bayesian networks, and rough sets, among others. In this regard, neural networks are widely used for modeling dynamic solvers, classification of data, and prediction of solutions, whereas fuzzy sets provide a natural framework for dealing with uncertainty. Artificial Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Set: Elements of Soft Computing and Its Applications covers the fundamental concepts and the latest research on variants of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), including scientific machine learning and Type-2 Fuzzy Set (T2FS). In addition, the book also covers different applications for solving real-world problems along with various examples and case studies. It may be noted that quite a bit of research has been done on ANN and Fuzzy Set theory/ Fuzzy logic. However, Artificial Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Set is the first book to cover the use of ANN and fuzzy set theory with regards to Type-2 Fuzzy Set in static and dynamic problems in one place. Artificial Neural Networks and Type-2 Fuzzy Sets are two of the most widely used computational intelligence techniques for solving complex problems in various domains. Both ANN and T2FS have unique characteristics that make them suitable for different types of problems. This book provides the reader with in-depth understanding of how to apply these computational intelligence techniques in various fields of science and engineering in general and static and dynamic problems in particular. Further, for validation purposes of the ANN and fuzzy models, the obtained solutions of each model in the book is compared with already existing solutions that have been obtained with numerical or analytical methods.

  • Implementation and Interpretation of Machine and Deep Learning to Applied Subsurface Geological Problems

    Prediction Models Exploiting Well-Log Information
    • 1st Edition
    • David A. Wood
    • English
    Implementation and Interpretation of Machine and Deep Learning to Applied Subsurface Geological Problems: Prediction Models Exploiting Well-Log Information explores machine and deep learning models for subsurface geological prediction problems commonly encountered in applied resource evaluation and reservoir characterization tasks. The book provides insights into how the performance of ML/DL models can be optimized—and sparse datasets of input variables enhanced and/or rescaled—to improve prediction performances. A variety of topics are covered, including regression models to estimate total organic carbon from well-log data, predicting brittleness indexes in tight formation sequences, trapping mechanisms in potential sub-surface carbon storage reservoirs, and more.Each chapter includes its own introduction, summary, and nomenclature sections, along with one or more case studies focused on prediction model implementation related to its topic.

  • Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics

    Transport and Rate Processes in Physical, Chemical and Biological Systems
    • 5th Edition
    • Yasar Demirel + 1 more
    • English
    This fully updated and revised fifth edition of Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics: Transport and Rate Processes in Physical, Chemical, and Biological Systems emphasizes the unifying role of thermodynamics and their use in transport processes and chemical reactions in physical, chemical, and biological systems. This reorganized new edition provides thermodynamical approaches for foundational understanding of natural phenomena with multiscale chemical, physical, and biological systems, consisting of interactive processes leading to self-organized dissipative structures, fluctuations, and instabilities. This edition also emphasizes thermodynamic approaches, tools, and techniques, including energy analysis, process intensification, and artificial intelligence, for undertaking sustainable engineering.This book will be an excellent resource for graduate students and researchers in the fields of engineering, chemistry, physics, energy, biotechnology, and biology, as well as those whose work involves understanding the evolution of nonequilibrium systems, information theory, stochastic processes, and sustainable engineering. This may also be useful to professionals working in irreversibility, dissipative structures, process exergy analysis and thermoeconomics, digitalization in manufacturing, and data processing.

  • Discovery and Development of Anti-Prostate Cancerous Agents from Natural Products

    • 1st Edition
    • Goutam Brahmachari
    • English
    Discovery and Development of Anti-Prostate Cancer Agents from Natural Products presents cutting-edge research advances in the field of bioactive natural products and natural drug formulations. This new volume in the Natural Products Drug Discovery series focuses on molecules of natural origin and their synthetic analogues that show promising potential to act as anti-prostate cancer and chemotherapeutic agents. Combining foundational background information on cancer mechanisms with details of medicinal structures from natural products, this volume compiles the latest developments from across interdisciplinary fields.It will serve as a valuable resource for researchers working to discover promising leads for the development of novel pharmaceuticals for prostate cancer, highlighting several key structures from natural products and exploring possible future developments in the area.

  • Toward Energy-Efficient Buildings

    Envelope Technologies and Sustainable Energy Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Vivien Lin Lu + 3 more
    • English
    Towards Energy-Efficient Buildings: Envelope Technologies and Sustainable Energy Systems examines the intersection of building design and energy systems analysis, paving the way to sustainable, efficient buildings and our communal energy future. This book begins by outlining the major energy challenges for buildings and the fundamentals and opportunities in envelope technology for their increasing the efficiency of their energy systems. Close analysis of various technologies is then carried out, including case studies and demonstrations of impact assessment techniques. The ways in which these technologies interact with energy systems within the building are drawn out and clarified for a range of readers. Finally, detailed guidance on energy system assessment and analysis is provided. Bringing together these two essential disciplines for sustainable living, Towards Energy-Efficient Buildings will support energy engineers, researchers, and students of energy systems in developing technologies for energy-efficient, sustainable buildings.

  • Solar Water Splitting

    PV-Electrolysis, Photoelectrochemical, Photothermal, Photocatalyst, and Photobiological Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Valiollah Mirkhani + 3 more
    • English
    Solar Water Splitting: PV-Electrolysis, Photoelectrochemical... Photothermal, Photocatalyst, and Photobiological Methods is a fundamental resource offering detailed information on PV-electrolysis, photoelectrochemical... photothermal, photocatalyst, photobiological, and other innovative methods for the production of hydrogen gas, as well as presenting the theory, design, and materials involved. This is supported by application examples and recent developments in areas such as tandem cells, dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells, and perovskite cells for solar water splitting.This book will be of interest to researchers, scientists, and advanced students across solar energy, renewable energy, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and materials science, as well as engineers and industrial personnel with an interest in water splitting, solar cells, and hydrogen production.

  • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 145
    • English
    Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Geothermal Energy Engineering

    Technology Transfer with the Oil and Gas Industry
    • 1st Edition
    • Silviu Livescu + 1 more
    • English
    Geothermal Energy Engineering: Technology Transfer with the Oil and Gas Industry focuses on geothermal energy technology, engineering, field, and operational topics as seen from an oil and gas industry perspective. To accelerate development of an important source of clean energy during the energy transition, proven oil and gas technologies can pivot towards geothermal energy production, for both power generation and direct heat applications. The book's chapters are written by world-renowned subject matter experts who address practical applications optimized in the oil and gas industry that can be adapted to accelerate geothermal energy production.The book progresses from an introduction to geothermal energy, covers types of geothermal and hybrid systems, addresses geothermal subsurface characterization, exploration, drilling, completion and production, facilities and project management, and includes analysis of technical and economic aspects of geothermal systems, gaps and future opportunities.”

  • South Asian Summer Monsoon

    Processes, Prediction, and Societal Impacts
    • 1st Edition
    • Madhavan Nair Rajeevan + 2 more
    • English
    South Asian Summer Monsoon: Processes, Prediction, and Societal Impacts provides a stronger understanding of the monsoon environment and new information on the structure and dynamics of monsoon weather systems, onset and withdrawal processes, South Asian monsoon variability at all time scales, from Diurnal to multi-decadal, and human influence on the changing monsoon climate. Readers will also find updates on the present status and capability of short-to-medium range, extended-range, and seasonal monsoon prediction methods. Finally, the book's authors discuss the role of monsoon forecasts for sectoral applications in agriculture, water resources, drought and flood management, disaster management, public health, and energy.

  • Blockchain and Digital Twin for Smart Healthcare

    • 1st Edition
    • Tuan Anh Nguyen
    • English
    The smart hospital framework involves three main layers: data, insight and access. Medical data is collected real-time from devices and systems in a smart hospitals: the internet of medical things. This data is integrated to provide insight from the analytics or machine learning software using digital twins. Security and transparency are brought through a combination of digital twin and blockchain technologies. Blockchain and Digital Twins for Smart Healthcare describes the role of blockchain and digital twins in smart healthcare. It describes the ecosystem of the Internet of Medical Things, how data can be gathered using a sensor network, which is securely stored, updated and managed with blockchain for efficient and private medical data exchange. The end goal is insight that provides faster, smarter decisions with more efficiency to improve care for the patient.

  • Hydrogen Production, Transportation, Storage, and Utilization

    Theoretical and Practical Aspects
    • 1st Edition
    • Sohrab Zendehboudi + 1 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Production, Transportation, Storage, and Utilization: Theoretical and Practical Aspects is a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrogen as an energy vector. This book presents upstream, midstream, and downstream aspects and, at each stage, explains the concepts, methods, applications, and economics to provide a broad understanding of hydrogen energy.This book explains each of the key aspects of hydrogen energy in dedicated chapters, guiding readers through the fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy vector to economic, safety, and environmental considerations. Chapter 1 explores energy storage technologies, highlighting hydrogen’s role as a clean, versatile energy carrier alongside electrochemical batteries and thermal energy storage. Chapter 2 analyzes the methods for hydrogen production and provides a review of the fundamental, technological, and environmental aspects of these methods. Chapters 3 and 4 examine the physical, chemical, and material methods for hydrogen storage, explaining the underlying theory, concepts, and mechanisms, and critically analyzing the challenges and opportunities. Chapter 5 explores the downstream aspects of hydrogen in transportation, power generation, energy supply in industry, and as a feedstock in refineries and the chemical industry. Chapter 6 builds on the previous chapters to provide a roadmap to the utilization of hydrogen energy, such as site evaluation and monitoring, and is supported by two case studies for hydrogen production and its storage by physical and chemical methods. Finally, Chapter 7 addresses the economic, safety, and environmental aspects of hydrogen supply chain alongside a well-to-wheel analysis.This book offers readers an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrogen energy for students, researchers, and professional engineers and will be of interest to anyone seeking a broad introduction to the topic of hydrogen energy.

  • The Ecology of Sandy Shores

    • 4th Edition
    • Omar Defeo + 1 more
    • English
    The Ecology of Sandy Shores, Fourth Edition provides both a holistic and conceptual introduction for the beginner, yet at the same time gives an in-depth and cutting-edge analysis for the researcher interested in sandy shores. There is no other book covering the ecology of sandy beaches, despite the extent and economic importance of these systems. This guide is designed to both introduce students to the basic principles of sandy shore ecology, to serve as a ready reference for doctoral students and researchers working on these systems, and to provide a handbook for land and coastal managers.This new edition will focus on humans as part of the sandy beach environment, including aspects such as global change in coastal systems and its impacts on sandy littoral zones through ‘coastal squeeze’. Further, prominence will be given to resource use, such as artisanal fisheries and to the critical area of coastal zone management and governance. Considering these two main issues, the concept of sandy beaches as social-ecological systems will be developed together with an illustrative framework related to this approach.

  • Advanced Nuclear Fuels and Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Rongzheng Liu + 2 more
    • English
    Advanced Nuclear Fuels and Materials covers different fuel types such as oxide fuels,metal and alloy fuels, carbide fuels, nitride fuels, composite fuels, and transmutationtargets... Other fuels discussed include those used in advanced reactor systems, includinghigh temperature gas cooled reactor fuels, molten salt reactor fuels, sodium cooled fastreactor fuels, lead cooled fast reactor fuels, gas cooled fast reactor fuels, and supercriticalwater reactor fuels.Additional sections focus on materials used in nuclear reactors, including structuralalloys, control rod materials, and graphite. The numerical simulation of advancednuclear fuels, and the frontier of nuclear fuels, including new accident tolerant fuelsand nano materials used in advanced nuclear energy systems are also elaborated.The comprehensive coverage provided by the book makes it an ideal reference forsenior undergraduates and graduate students and professional researchers/engineer... in nuclear energy, nuclear fuel, or material science.

  • Marine Geography

    Ocean Space and Sense of Place
    • 1st Edition
    • Barbara Bischof
    • English
    Marine Geography: Ocean Space and Sense of Place offers an innovative and comprehensive exploration of ocean spaces through the lens of geographic thought, establishing marine geography as a unique subdiscipline. It addresses the historical neglect of oceans in geography, providing core theories and approaches that can be applied to address geographic issues unique to this space, such as fisheries, blue economies, coastal development and management, mobilities and shipping, and maritime governance. Expanding traditional geographic concepts and incorporating the more-than-human elements inherent to this space, this work tweaks ways that geographic analysis can be applied to ocean systems in meaningful ways. This book explores mapping techniques and lays out the physical dynamics and scientific models that provide the contextual realities with which we engage these complex environments and explores how our land-based perspectives shape our interactions with the marine world. It assembles the innovative theoretical geographical frameworks being applied to address ocean spaces and provides the building blocks for establishing an ocean point of view. Filled with practical examples and foundational theories, this book serves as a vital resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in bridging the gap between marine science and geography.

  • Digital Signal Processing

    Fundamentals, Applications, and Deep Learning
    • 4th Edition
    • Li Tan + 1 more
    • English
    Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals, Applications, and Deep Learning, Fourth Edition introduces students to the fundamental principles of digital signal processing (DSP) while also providing a working knowledge that they take with them into their engineering careers. Many instructive, worked examples are used to illustrate the material, and the use of mathematics is minimized for an easier grasp of concepts. As such, this title is also useful as a reference for non-engineering students and practicing engineers.This book goes beyond DSP theory, showing the implementation of algorithms in hardware and software. Additional topics covered include DSP for artificial intelligence, adaptive filtering with noise reduction and echo cancellations, speech compression, signal sampling, digital filter realizations, filter design, multimedia applications, over-sampling, etc. More advanced topics are also covered, such as adaptive filters, speech compression such as pulse-code modulation, µ-law, adaptive differential pulse-code modulation, multi-rate DSP, oversampling analog-to-digital conversion, sub-band coding, wavelet transform, and neural networks.

  • Approximation Theory and Applications

    Piecewise Linear and Generalized Functions
    • 1st Edition
    • Sergei Aliukov
    • English
    Approximation Theory and Applications: Piecewise Linear and Generalized Functions presents the main provisions of approximation theory, and considers existing and new methods for approximating piecewise linear and generalized functions, widely used to solve problems related to mathematical modeling of systems, processes, and phenomena in fields ranging from engineering to economics. The widespread use of piecewise linear and generalized functions is explained by the simplicity of their structure. However, challenges often arise when constructing solutions over the entire domain of these functions, requiring the use special mathematical methods to put theory into practice. This book first offers a first full foundation in approximation theory as it relates to piecewise linear and generalized functions, followed by staged methods to resolve common problems in practice, with applications examined across structural mechanics, medicine, quantum theory, signal theory, semiconductor theory, mechanical engineering, heat engineering, and other fields. Later chapters consider numerical verification of approximation methods, and approximation theory as the basis for new macroeconomic theory with impulse and jump characteristics. Each chapter includes questions for review and sample problems, accompanied by a separate Solutions Manual hosted for instructor access.

  • Advances in Computational Methods and Modeling for Science and Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Hari M Srivastava + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Computational Methods and Modelling in Science and Engineering explores the application of computational techniques and modeling approaches in science and engineering, providing practical knowledge and skills for tackling complex problems using numerical simulations and data analysis. This book addresses the need for a cohesive and up-to-date resource in the rapidly evolving field of computational methods. It consolidates diverse topics, serving as a one-stop guide for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Sections focus on mathematical techniques that provide global solutions for models arising in engineering and scientific research applications by considering their long-term benefits.The mathematical treatment of these models is very helpful in understanding these models and their real-world applications. The methods and modeling techniques presented are useful for mathematicians, engineers, scientists, and researchers working on the mathematical treatment of models in a wide range of applications, including disciplines such as engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, and applied mathematics.

  • Dimensionality Reduction in Machine Learning

    • 1st Edition
    • Jamal Amani Rad + 2 more
    • English
    Dimensionality Reduction in Machine Learning covers both the mathematical and programming sides of dimension reduction algorithms, comparing them in various aspects. Part One provides an introduction to Machine Learning and the Data Life Cycle, with chapters covering the basic concepts of Machine Learning, essential mathematics for Machine Learning, and the methods and concepts of Feature Selection. Part Two covers Linear Methods for Dimension Reduction, with chapters on Principal Component Analysis and Linear Discriminant Analysis. Part Three covers Non-Linear Methods for Dimension Reduction, with chapters on Linear Local Embedding, Multi-dimensional Scaling, and t-distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding.Finally, Part Four covers Deep Learning Methods for Dimension Reduction, with chapters on Feature Extraction and Deep Learning, Autoencoders, and Dimensionality reduction in deep learning through group actions. With this stepwise structure and the applied code examples, readers become able to apply dimension reduction algorithms to different types of data, including tabular, text, and image data.

  • Data Mining

    Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques
    • 5th Edition
    • Ian H. Witten + 4 more
    • English
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner**Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques, Fifth Edition, offers a thorough grounding in machine learning concepts, along with practical advice on applying these tools and techniques in real-world data mining situations. This highly anticipated new edition of the most acclaimed work on data mining and machine learning teaches readers everything they need to know to get going, from preparing inputs, interpreting outputs, evaluating results, to the algorithmic methods at the heart of successful data mining approaches.Extensive updates reflect the technical changes and modernizations that have taken place in the field since the last edition, including more recent deep learning content on topics such as generative AI (GANs, VAEs, diffusion models), large language models (transformers, BERT and GPT models), and adversarial examples, as well as a comprehensive treatment of ethical and responsible artificial intelligence topics. Authors Ian H. Witten, Eibe Frank, Mark A. Hall, and Christopher J. Pal, along with new author James R. Foulds, include today’s techniques coupled with the methods at the leading edge of contemporary research

  • Worked Examples in Engineering Field Theory

    Applied Electricity and Electronics Division
    • 1st Edition
    • A. J. Baden Fuller
    • P. Hammond
    • English
    Worked Examples in Engineering Field Theory documents a lecture course given by the author to first-year students in the Department of Engineering in the University of Leicester. This book mainly focuses on the concepts of flux and potential. This text is divided in two parts; the first of which is devoted to explaining the concept of flux, whereas the second part encompasses the concept of potential. In discussing the concepts of flux and potential, this book explains the related theories, and then provides examples, related problems, and solutions to the problems. Some of the specific topics included are electric flux, flux function, electrical materials, electric potential, and conductive heat transfer. This publication will be invaluable to mathematics, engineering, and chemistry students and practitioners interested in studying the concepts of flux and potential.

  • Organic Spot Test Analysis: The History of Analytical Chemistry

    The History of Analytical Chemistry
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 10
    • G. Svehla
    • English

  • Emanation Thermal Analysis and Other Radiometric Emanation Methods

    PART C
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12C
    • V. Balek + 1 more
    • G. Svehla
    • English

  • Irreducible Tensorial Sets

    • 1st Edition
    • U. Fano + 1 more
    • H. S. W. Massey + 1 more
    • English
    Irreducible Tensorial Sets discusses mathematical methods originating from the theory of coupling and recoupling of angular momenta in atomic physics that constitute an extension of vector and tensor algebra. The book presents a unified treatment with a compact system of notations from different approaches, such as group theory, algebra, and quantum mechanical transformation theory. It discusses irreducible tensorial sets that cover different sets of quantities such as tensor components and states of atomic systems. It also explains quantum mechanical applications, coupling and recoupling of atomic and nuclear states, the Wigner-Eckart theorem, and the products of tensorial sets of operators. The text shows how to calculate the interaction energy between atomic systems couple with one another with a constant total angular momentum. The book also explains the correlations which are functions of the Euler angles between the frame of reference in which a radiation is observed and a frame of reference attached to the orienting radiation or field. It then cites sample problems related to the angular distribution of radiations. The book will prove useful for physicists, for mathematicians, or for readers with some knowledge in theoretical physics, particularly on theory of groups and quantum mechanics.

  • Resilient Cooperative Control and Optimization of Multi-Agent Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhi Feng + 3 more
    • English
    Resilient Cooperative Control and Optimization of Multi-Agent Systems addresses various resilient cooperative control and optimization problems of multi-agent systems that are vulnerable to physical failure and cyber attacks and consist of multiple decision-making agents that interact in a shared environment to achieve common or conflicting goals. Critical infrastructures, such as smart grids, wireless sensor network, multi-robot system, etc., are typical examples of multi-agent systems that consist of the large-scale physical processes which are monitored and controlled over a set of communication networks and computers.

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