Technology & Engineering - General

After expanding steadily for centuries, science is reaching the limits to its growth. We can no longer afford the ever-increasing cost of exploring ever wider research opportunites. In the competition for resources, science is becoming much more tightly organized. A radical, pervasive and permanent...

Only applications-driven book dealing with commerically-sponsored spatial analysis research. Focuses on business and public sector planning case studies, offering readers a snapshot of the use of spatial analysis across a broad range of areas. Internationally-renowned editors and contributors present a broad variety of global...

Titanium and its alloys are widely used engineering materials within the aerospace, automotive, energy and chemical industries. Their unique combination of high strength-to-weight ratio, strong resistance to creep, excellent corrosion resistance, and low heat conductivity makes them suitable for a wide range of applications....

This volume deals with recent advances in and applications of computational intelligence and advanced machine learning methods in power systems, heating and cooling systems, and gas transportation systems. The optimal coordinated dispatch of the multi-energy microgrids with renewable generation and storage control using advanced...

The synergy between artificial intelligence and power and energy systems is providing promising solutions to deal with the increasing complexity of the energy sector. Multi-agent systems, in particular, are widely used to simulate complex problems in the power and energy domain as they enable...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy...

A Practical Treatise on Handrailing - Showing New and Simple Methods for Finding the Pitch of the Plank, Drawing the Moulds, etc. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such...

The subject of this book is "Biofuel and Bioenergy Technology". It aims to publish high-quality review and research papers, addressing recent advances in biofuel and bioenergy. State-of-the-art studies of advanced techniques of biorefinery for biofuel production are also included. Research involving experimental studies, recent...

Over the coming years, health care will encounter some of the greatest transitions any generation has ever had to face. The convergence of exponential technologies will transform medicine and health care in ways that sounded like science fiction a mere decade ago and dramatically...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) opened a public competition on November 2, 2007, to develop a new cryptographic hash algorithm - SHA-3, which will augment the hash algorithms specified in the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 180-4, Secure Hash Standard (SHS)....

This book describes some of the more interesting aspects of life at Cape Canaveral and the U.S. missile systems that were developed there through the eyes of a young engineer, fresh out of college, who was indoctrinated into the profession during one of the...

The book introduces concepts on a wide range of materials and has several advantages over existing texts, including: 1. The presentation of a series of scientific postulates and laws of RF and microwaves, which lay the foundation for the behavior of waves and their...

The present book contains nine articles that were accepted and published in the Special Issue "Modeling and Control of Energy Conversion during Underground Coal Gasification Process" of the MDPI Energies journal. This book focuses on the energy conversion processes in underground coal gasification (UCG),...

"This comprehensive reference work provides immediate, fingertip access to state-of-the-art technology in nearly 700 self-contained articles written by over 900 international authorities. Each article in the Encyclopedia features current developments and trends in computers, software, vendors, and applications...extensive bibliographies of leading figures in the...

Climate fiction without apocalypse, set in and around Washington, D.C. Newly minted engineering professor Jake Harper, dealing with issues of mild dyslexia and awkwardness with public speaking, wants to stave off climate weirding by re-engineering the North American electric grids. His pregnant partner Abbey...

Refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps (RACHP) have an important impact on the final energy uses of many sectors of modern society, such as residential, commercial, industrial, transport, and automotive. Moreover, RACHP also have an important environmental impact due to the working fluids that...

The development of a closed-loop cycle is a necessary condition so as to develop a circular economy model as an alternative to the linear model, in order to maintain the value of products and materials for as long as possible. For this motive, the...

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a...

Polymers range from synthetic plastics, such as polyacrylates, to natural biopolymers, such as proteins and DNA. The large molecular mass of polymers and our ability to manipulate their compositions and molecular structures have allowed for producing synthetic polymers with attractive properties. new polymers with...

Is it really possible to live in a world without deprivation or economic strife, but instead with peace, prosperity, and better opportunities? Path to a Better World proposes a practical plan that provides the means to make this dream a reality-and all before the...

In the summer of 1945, the world was introduced to the horrific consequences of nuclear warfare. On the sixth day of August, an American B-29 bomber dropped a revolutionary new weapon, the atomic bomb, over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The catastrophic detonation instantly...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: R. W. KidnerISBN-10: 144743854XISBN-13: 9781447438540Publisher:...

Climate change mitigation and adaptation are key challenges of the 21st century. These challenges include global energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels, which are addressed in global energy policies. About two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions are linked to the burning of fossil...

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,...

The ninth national conference on applied geochemistry in China will be held in Chengdu, hosted by the committee of applied geochemistry, Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry (CSMPG). In order to facilitate the academic exchange on applied geochemistry, this Special Issue is intended...

In this groundbreaking work, pioneering scientist Joseph Priestley explores the nature of electricity through a series of original experiments. From his famous discovery of the inverse relationship between current and resistance to his investigations of electrical conductivity and magnetic force, Priestley's work sheds light...

This Special Issue aimed to compile original and cutting-edge research works in the fields of plasma process, polymerization, synthesis, characterization, treatment, modification, manufacturing, and applications of functional plasma-processed polymers.Author: Choon-Sang ParkISBN-10: 3036586091ISBN-13: 9783036586090Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/17/2023Pages: 172Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x...

Beneath the Boom Pole offers insight into the physical, mental, technical, and social skills necessary to be a performance artist, which all boom operators are. Like Behind the Sound Cart, this is not just a book; it's a film course. With the advancement of...

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives you the flexibility to take only what you need to class and add your own notes -- all at an affordable price. For loose-leaf editions that include MyLabTM or MasteringTM, several versions may exist...

The Musician's Ai Handbook is a comprehensive look at how musicians, artists, songwriters, producers, and anyone in the music business can use artificial intelligence as a highly creative tool to generate new ideas and help to promote their music. It's packed with useful how-to's...

The recent pandemic has united the world in an unprecedented solidarity and appreciation for the unknown and the unseen. The variety of governmental and individual responses is evidence of our global lack of preparedness for such situations. A renewed appreciation for the importance of...

Currently, at the dawn of 5G networks, and the era of the Internet-of-Things, wireless and mobile networking is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. In this landscape, security and privacy turn into decisive factors. That is, the mobile and wireless ecosystem is an ideal playground for many...

System safety is unique in that it involves a simple straight forward process that has been proven effective during many years of application on many different types of systems. It is a proactive practice that is based on the concept of preventing mishaps through...

Impedance matching is required in most analog and RFMW circuits so that maximum power transfer can take place between a source and load. There are a number of ways to provide matching. A simple way to match a transmission line to its load is...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to building and using radio control systems for model ships, boats, and aircraft. Complete with step-by-step instructions and a wealth of helpful diagrams, this book is perfect for those with a keen interest in making their own...

Goat milk in terms of its composition is very similar to mother's milk, it is easier to digest than cow's milk, it has a high content of essential amino acids and fatty acids, it can be used by those who are lactose and casein...

This Special Issue of Buildings, entitled "Tradition and Innovation in Construction Project Management," serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge international research and development in this important field. The issue aims to explore the interplay between tradition and innovation in construction project management and...

This comprehensive guide to mine accounting provides a thorough examination of the methods and forms used by leading mining companies in North America. Charlton's work covers all aspects of accounting for mining activities, from exploration and development to production and closure. This invaluable resource...

The digitalization of the energy sector is of paramount importance and, at the same time, an ever-increasing phenomenon. For example, it is worth noting how IoT technologies and the widespread utilization of digital twins are changing the way in which energy systems and fluid...

You - Coax - and Smith: A guide to drawing and using the Smith Chart with transmission lines, takes the reader through AC impedance measurements and transformation to polar coordinates as the smith chart. It includes several applications such as determining the impedance of...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy...

This book is designed in the light of the new guidelines of research. The 21st century is an era of globalization and technology which occupies the prime position. In this context, writing a text book on "Research Ethics in Computer Science" assumes special significance...

We use inventions daily and enjoy their advantages. But what do we really know about their origins and history? This book provides details about inventions that have changed the world. From ancient inventions such as the wheel to modern inventions such as the internet.Author:...

Robotics and intelligent systems are key technologies to promote efficient and innovative applications in the most diverse domains (industry, healthcare, agriculture, construction, mobility, etc.), performing and supporting activities that are not suitable to be performed by humans. Such activities are frequently time-consuming, repetitive tasks...

Over the past decade, the field of robotics has become increasingly popular among educators and researchers alike as a powerful tool for enhancing learning experiences. From preschool to high school students, educational robotics has shown the potential to improve cognitive and social skills, while...

This Special Issue on advanced sensor technologies contains contributions on the latest developments in mobile robotic systems and related research. Various topics with different ideas and applications from mobile robotics have found their place. New ideas are presented for mobile robots that specialise in...

The parallel robot, a kind of robot that utilizes multiple closed-loop branch chains jointly connecting and driving the moving platform, is an important part of modern robotics, with outstanding advantages of high stiffness, high precision and high speed. Parallel robots can efficiently change performance...

Advanced intelligent control is a rapidly developing, complex and challenging field with significant practical importance and potential applications. The authors aim to stimulate advancements in science and technology by addressing this field and presenting new trends in the design, control and applications of real-time...

Robotic manipulators are becoming increasingly complex systems in order to meet market demands for their safer and more flexible use. Complex robotic systems are modifying the way robots are perceived and exploited in several areas. The effectiveness of these systems is challenged by new...