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Computational fluid dynamics is used to predict the natural circulation flows between a simplified reactor vessel and the steam generator of a pressurized-water reactor (PWR) during a severe accident scenario. The results extend earlier predictions of steam generator inlet plenum mixing with the inclusion...

Author: Jayshree SethISBN-13: 9798218527891Publisher: Society of Women EngineersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2024Pages: 380Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d

Laser-based additive manufacturing (LAM) represents one of the most forward-thinking transformations in how we conceive, design, and bring to life engineered solutions. By fusing digital design with material layering processes, LAM transcends the limitations of traditional subtractive manufacturing and equal material manufacturing, enabling the...

Discover the transformative potential of AI for data-driven decision-making and fast-track your organization's growth journey with trusted AI implementationKey Features: - Gain comprehensive insights and analyses to make quick and accurate decisions- Learn to integrate trusted AI into your organizational workflows and decision-making processes-...

AI for Sustainable Energy: Achieving SDG7 explores the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) - ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. This book delves into the synergy between AI technologies and sustainable...

The classic example of machine learning is based on isolated learning-a single model for each task using a single dataset. Most deep learning methods require a significant amount of labeled data, preventing their applicability in many areas where there is a shortage. In these...

Two-phase gas-liquid flows are frequently encountered in the energy, nuclear, chemical, geothermal, oil and gas and refrigeration industries. Two-phase gas-liquid flows can occur in various forms, such as flows transitioning from pure liquid to vapor as a result of external heating, separated flows behind...

This reprint focusses on Smartness, a multidisciplinary topic, which is examined from four perspectives: Sensors, IoT, and Data Generation; Data and Information Processing; Actuation; and Digital Systems and Infrastructure. We see smartness in the way sensing is embedded in a system, the way data...

It is crucial that scientists and engineers develop their expertise and capability through research and practice to quantify the interaction of infrastructure with the surroundings and the ground upon which they are founded. Therefore, the engineering concept 'soil-structure interaction' forms an integral part of...

While the study of vibration and energy dissipation is one of the oldest topics in engineering, it also encompasses some of the most exciting engineering problems of our time. From the exploration of deep sub-sea reservoirs to the stabilization of spacecraft in orbit, the...

Those who despair of our age will find in this stimulating book heartening answers to their questions about the fate of Western civilization and indications of the course humanity should follow if it is to save itself and the world. The course is not...

This must-have book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home! Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques, and learn the basics of 3D construction with essential information on data files, programs, and software, such as 3ds...

As digital technology advances so also is a move from traditional marketing to what is today known as internet marketing or digital marketing. Marketing is all about reaching your target audience at the right place and at the right time. Digital marketing is an...

This book, MATLAB for Optimization: Practical Techniques and Solutions, provides a comprehensive guide to solving optimization problems using MATLAB. It covers a wide range of topics including linear and nonlinear programming, integer programming, metaheuristic optimization, multi-objective optimization, and global optimization. The book is designed...

Lithium-ion batteries are an indispensable component of the global transition to zero-carbon energy and are instrumental in achieving COP26's objective of attaining global net-zero emissions by the mid-century. However, their rapid expansion comes with significant challenges. The continuous demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric...

This Special Issue contains selected papers from works presented at the 12th EASN (European Aeronautics Science Network) International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space for Opening New Horizons, which was held from the 18th until the 21st of October 2022, in Barcelona, with...

Microporous zeolites and nanoporous materials are important from an academic and industrial research perspective. These inorganic materials have found application as catalysts in several industrial processes in oil refinery, petro-chemical reactions, fine chemicals, speciality, drug discovery and pharmaceutical synthesis, exhaust emission control for stationary...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This book has three sections on the role of technology in education. The first section covers the merits of online learning and environment. The second section of the book gives insight on new technologies in learning and teaching. The third section of the book...

The aim of this Printed Edition of Special Issue entitled "Recent Advancements in Radar Imaging and Sensing Technology" was to gather the latest research results in the area of modern radar technology using active and/or radar imaging sensing techniques in different applications, including both...

This booklet is intended for everyone who wants to set the control parameters of a quadcopter or who works on his own projects with quadcopters. For anyone who wants to understand why a quadrocopter flies at all, or how it realizes the self-balancing, and...

Having a career in IT can be exciting... or frustrating. Do you feel you're behind in your career?Have you been passed over for promotion after promotion?Or maybe you are just looking for something more in your IT Career and not finding it.The problem isn't...

The utilization of bio-resourced macromolecules for polymer applications has been the subject of increasing interest, mainly for sustainability and functionality reasons. This Special Issue of Processes brings together nine papers from leading scientists and researchers active in the area of "Sustainable and Renewable Polymers,...

The building industry is influenced by many factors and trends reflecting the current situation and developments in social, economic, technical, and scientific fields. One of the most important trends seeks to minimize the energy demand. This can be achieved by promoting the construction of...

Herbal medicines have so far not been strictly based on evidence gathered using the scientific methods, but lately these have gained a lot of attention and a greater scientific interest in the medicinal use of plants has arisen. Although herbal supplements may be considered...

Dive into the expansive realm of instructional design and explore a rich tapestry of effective strategies and practical techniques. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove of insights bridging the theoretical foundations of instructional design with hands-on, actionable methods to elevate learning experiences. After...

Fluid mechanics has been a topic of great practical and research interest for many centuries. However, this field of research is still young and vigorous, thanks to tremendous opportunities that have been provided by modern computational and experimental techniques. It is an amazingly wide...

Fluid mechanics has been a topic of great practical and research interest for many centuries. However, this field of research is still young and vigorous, thanks to tremendous opportunities that have been provided by modern computational and experimental techniques. It is an amazingly wide...

"The Medium is the Message, Explained" cuts through the confusion to illuminate Marshall McLuhan's groundbreaking theory. Forget just focusing on content - this book reveals how the media we use, from newspapers to social media, profoundly shapes our experience. Discover concepts like "hot" and...

Human and animal lives intersect, whether through direct physical contact or by inhabiting the same space at a different time. Environmental humanities scholars have begun investigating these relationships through the emerging field of multispecies studies, building on decades of work in animal history, feminist...

This Proceedings reprint comprises a collection of papers which were presented at the European Navigation Conference 2023 (ENC 2023). The conference was held between 31 May and 2 June 2023 at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Organized...

A geological study of the transportation of sediment and debris by flowing water, including case studies and experimental data.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Welcome to "Technical Poems", a poetry book dedicated to engineers! Many people believe that engineers are strictly technical and lack artistic sensibilities, but this book aims to challenge that notion.Through a unique blend of formulas, algorithms, and creative language, "Engineering in Verse" showcases the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Mould Design Using Hydraulic Press provides a practical and step by step approach in understanding mould design with special emphasis on refractory.Author: Reesaa Pvt Ltd, Sheojee PrasadISBN-10: 1542573726ISBN-13: 9781542573726Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2017Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

Author: Edgar MitchellISBN-10: 1683132696ISBN-13: 9781683132691Publisher: Pen-L PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/16/2024Pages: 362Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Saving Lives, Step by Step: Robust Techniques for Landmine Detection" tackles the critical issue of landmine removal. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the various methods used to locate these hidden dangers and protect civilians. We'll explore traditional techniques like metal detectors,...

Water is an indispensable resource for human life and activity, and it is significantly affected by climate change and anthropogenic activities. In the past few decades, the frequency and intensity of drought have increased in extended zones of the planet, with an obvious negative...

This reprint of the Special Issue "GNSS-R Earth Remote Sensing from SmallSats" includes a compilation of research articles concerning the pioneering NASA CYGNSS mission and potential future constellations of GNSS-R SmallSats for Earth remote sensing. This reprint is composed of different sections, covering various...

An analysis of the current state of the steel industry in the United States, including changes in technology and production methods.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This...

Electroconvulsive Therapy is allegedly based on the therapeutic effect of a so-called adequate seizure supposedly elicited with the least amount of electricity possible. This is a lie. There is no therapeutic effect of a grand mal seizure. Moreover, modern "ECT" devices are not designed...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Deep learning enables a model constituted by multiple processing layers to learn the data representation with multiple levels of abstraction. In the past decade, deep learning has brought remarkable achievements in many fields of machine learning and pattern recognition, especially in image processing. The...

In the first chapter the authors present an original method to calculate the efficiency of the cams mechanisms. The second chapter presents an original method in determining a general, dynamic and differential equation for the motion of machines and mechanisms, particularized for the mechanisms...

A log is a record of the events occurring within an organization's systems and networks. Logs are composed of log entries; each entry contains information related to a specific event that has occurred within a system or network. Many logs within an organization contain...

Will Winn has written {Introduction to Understandable Physics} with the goal of presenting physics concepts in a building-block fashion. In {Volume II} mathematical tools covered in {Volume I} are summarized in an Appendix, as a reference for learning the physics. As {Volume II} builds...

Author: Marta MohedanoISBN-10: 3725820317ISBN-13: 9783725820313Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2024Pages: 236Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.81d

The Special Issue contains topical papers on the latest research, development, and application of electrochemical deposition method. The method is based on the chemical reduction of metal ions or their complexes. It is an almost universal way of making material coatings on the surface...

The research area of visible light communications (VLC) has become highly popular in recent years. With the ongoing advancement of crucial technologies, the research community anticipates VLC to play a significant role in future wireless communication systems. The rapid recognition of VLC can be...