Automated Car Parking Management System using LabVIEW and IR Sensors
Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Engineering - Computer Engineering, grade: A, language: English, abstract: This project, introduces an automated and efficient solution for car parking management. Utilizing LabVIEW's front panel and block diagram functionalities, the system is specifically designed to automate the entry and exit processes in a car parking facility. The incorporation of an LCD provides real-time information on the total number of parked cars and available parking spaces. The project employs a slide switch to detect vehicle entry and exit, preventing further entries when the parking area reaches full capacity. In such cases, a "NO SPACE FOR PARKING" message is displayed on the LCD in red, signaling that the parking facility is at maximum capacity. The system ensures that the entrance gate remains closed if there is no available parking space. Upon a vehicle leaving the park, the controller updates the count and allows other vehicles to enter. To address limitations of existing systems, the proposed solution integrates IR sensors. These sensors not only determine the availability of parking slots but also allocate and de-allocate them based on the presence of vehicles at entry and exit points. This innovation eliminates the time-consuming process of searching for an empty parking slot in a large area, providing a more user-friendly and efficient car parking management system. The inclusion of LED indicators further enhances user experience by signaling the availability of parking spaces in real-time, with green indicating availability and red indicating occupancy.
Mechanical Robots in Action. A Study on Pick and Place Tasks Using Industrial Automation
Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Engineering - Robotics, grade: A, Monash University Malaysia, Sunway Campus (Asia Pacific University), language: English, abstract: This experiment is for the most part the utilization of the mechanical robots to perform various tasks, and it's to display the outcomes and discoveries of the examination directed by understudies utilizing a modern report to perform pick and place from and to a pallet task. For this reason, a product is utilized to program the robot to achieve the assignment. The report begins with short prologue to furnish the readers with adequate specialized foundation to comprehend the remainder of the report, and after that shows the Apparatus and clarifies the system. Later on, in a different area, the program utilized is clarified in detail, before talking about the most exceptional discoveries of the investigation, which incorporates a few issues that must be tended to for better activity of the robot and puts a few proposals on the table. At last, an end session is to whole up the discoveries, and last session is for the references
Recognition Robotics
Perception of the environment is an essential skill for robotic applications that interact with their surroundings. The ability to recognize objects, people, or dynamic situations often comes with perception.. This skill is of paramount importance in many use cases, from industrial to social robotics. Robots that can accurately perceive and understand their environment are critical for tasks like manufacturing, delivery, healthcare, and assisting humans in homes or public spaces. Object recognition enables robots to identify items, tools, and obstacles in their vicinity. This allows industrial robots to select the right parts or manipulators, allows logistics robots to handle packages, and allows autonomous vehicles to avoid collisions. Activity recognition allows robots to interpret human motions and behaviors. This facilitates safe and intuitive collaboration in shared workspaces. It also permits service robots to determine user intent and respond appropriately. People recognition provides robots the means to identify individuals. This capability supports applications like personalized assistance, healthcare monitoring, and security surveillance. Altogether, these skills make up the fundamental building blocks for robots to operate adaptively in the real world.
Energy Saving, Storage and Carbon Emission Mitigation Application for Buildings
Building decarbonization is now becoming a prerequisite for achieving the Paris Agreement objectives and many UN Sustainable Development Goals. This reprint contains a range of research articles and review articles with a foucs on energy savings, storage, and carbon emission mitigation applications in buildings to address some of the global imperatives and stringent environmental standards related to building energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
Intermetallic Compound (Volume II)
In modern society, the applications of new functional materials are diverse and countless. Intermetallics, namely, compounds formed by two or more metallic elements, are among the various novel and significant materials developments. Intermetallics have received considerable attention owing to their potential for various applications, such as permanent magnets, magneto-optical recording media, hydrogen storage and magnetocaloric materials, turbine blades, and in microelectronics. With a favorable combination of high strength, low density, and good corrosion resistance, intermetallics are specifically suited for applications at high temperatures and in adverse environments. They can also display desirable magnetic, superconducting, and chemical properties due to their strong internal order and mixed metallic and covalent or ionic bonding, respectively. This Special Issue "Intermetallic Compound (Volume II)" is launched to serve as a unique multidisciplinary forum covering broad aspects of the science, technology, and application of intermetallic compounds. Potential topics include but are not limited to: Synthesis of intermetallic compounds; Characteristics of structural properties; Type of intermetallic compounds; Unique properties; Applications.
Industrial Process Improvement by Automation and Robotics
The pursuit of industrial process improvement has been a continuous task in modern manufacturing and production. The confluence of automation and robotics has not only revolutionized manufacturing processes but has also redefined the benchmarks of efficiency, precision, and adaptability in various industries. This reprint, "Industrial Process Improvement by Automation and Robotics", is a comprehensive collection of research papers, each chapter delving into distinct facets of the integration of automation and robotics to enhance industrial processes across diverse applications. The compilation of fourteen chapters covers a broad spectrum of topics, addressing the latest technological advancements and innovative methodologies employed in industrial automation.The primary aim of this reprint is to serve as a compendium for researchers, engineers, industrial practitioners, and academicians actively involved or interested in the domains of automation, robotics, and industrial process improvement. The multidisciplinary approach of these chapters caters to a diverse audience seeking in-depth knowledge, innovative strategies, and insightful perspectives in this evolving field.
Multi-Energy Systems
Industrial/commercial centers and residential consumers require different types of energy such as electrical, heat, and natural gas. Nowadays, many types of energy resources are available. Traditionally, energy is operated and planned separately, but their combination may be synergistic. Hence, penetration of multi-energy systems has been raised in the real world, e.g., co-generation combined heat and power systems. The process of combining various types of energy is also called a multi-carrier energy system, which increases energy efficiency. In addition, the rapid development of technologies has resulted in amplifying the joint operation of the multi-generation systems. This highlights the importance of focusing on multiple alternatives such as integration of renewable energy sources, effective energy conservation, energy storage, etc. The main purpose of the proposed topic was to cover research in electrical, mechanical engineering, and thermal sciences, with a strong concentration on multi-energy analysis, integrated energy systems, multi-energy systems modeling, operation and planning of integrated energy systems, energy conversion, efficiency, renewable energy and electricity supply, including small and large demand scales. It also welcomed research on the technologies of energy storage and electric vehicles.
Latest Advancements in Next-Generation Semiconductors
This essential collection, edited by Dr. Zeheng Wang and Dr. Jing-Kai Huang, unveils the latest advancements in semiconductor technology that are considered to be the cornerstone of the modern digital era. Spanning cutting-edge research in semiconductor materials, devices, and systems, this reprint is an indispensable guide through the innovative realms of microelectronics and nanotechnology.Dive into expert discussions on device architectures, from high-electron-mobility transistors to innovative designs resistant to extreme conditions. Explore the frontiers of material science and fabrication techniques, witnessing groundbreaking methods that enhance device performance and reliability. Uncover the evolving landscape of energy efficiency and power management, crucial for next-generation telecommunications and electric vehicles. Lastly, immerse yourself in the dynamic world of optoelectronics, where advancements in light-based technologies are redefining possibilities.Bringing together pioneering research papers, this volume is not just an academic resource but a beacon for industry professionals and scholars alike, pointing the way to the future of semiconductor technology.
Active Flow Control
Active flow control (AFC) utilizes local active perturbations to induce changes in global flow behavior that result in aero/hydrodynamic performance improvement. It has been a vibrant research area with potential applications in a wide range of engineering fields. This Special Issue is a collection of 11 excellent research papers published in Actuators, showcasing and discussing new advances in both fundamental and applied AFC technologies.
Total Productive Maintenance
This new edition emphasizes new techniques and strategies to TPM through the use of innovation and management after the pandemic to show effective communication and implementation of TPM techniques.
Introduction to Engineering Economy for Business and Personal Applications
Engineering economy textbooks typically cover topics such as how to calculate a future value from a present value or from an annuity. However, most books describe these concepts using fictional situations that are not relatable to the students' financial reality. Engineering students need to connect engineering economy concepts to the realities of their personal finance, such as selecting a credit card, financing a car, acquiring a mortgage, and most importantly, planning for retirement. Introduction to Engineering Economy for Business and Personal Applications not only covers classical engineering economy topics but also provides a direct application of these topics to personal finance and small business finance. In eight student-friendly chapters, author Salvador Rojas-Murillo offers readers details on everything from introductory concepts and definitions to more advanced topics such as benefit-cost ratio, asset depreciation, and taxable income. Useful features such as learning objectives, reading activities, learning outcomes, exercises, chapter summaries, and review questions help boost student comprehension. An appendix with compound interest rate tables rounds out the extensive support material for readers. Introduction to Engineering Economy for Business and Personal Applications is the ideal textbook for undergraduate students taking an engineering economy course.
Emerging Technologies in Business
Technology is an ever-changing part of our world today. It may be regarded as a collection of systems designed to perform some function. Technology has spanned the globe, connecting devices and people of all nations. Advancements and developments in technology continue to spread like wildfire and are changing how we live our daily lives. They have helped us grow economically, environmentally, and socially. Technologies have radically transformed small and large businesses around the world. They have tremendously improved the way businesses operate. They can help alleviate some of the challenges facing business today. A storm of emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, the Internet of things, robotics, big data, artificial intelligence, social media, 3D printing, augmented reality, and virtual reality) is transforming industry after industry and transforming how we operate business. They have become a major driver of change in business. Every company around the globe feels the impact of the technologies in business. Emerging technologies are shaping our societies. They will fundamentally change individual companies and transform market dynamics across a whole range of industries. New business technologies are meant to make it easier and simpler for one to do business. Many businesses have implemented technology to reduce business costs and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of production methods.This book examines eighteen emerging technologies and their impact on business. It is a comprehensive introductory text on the issues, ideas, theories, and problems of emerging technologies in business. It provides an overview of each of these technologies so that beginners can understand the technologies, their increasing importance, and their developments in the contemporary time. It is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn about trends in business.
Biogas. Construction of biodigesters for farmers
This book has been prepared by a small group of specialists led by Dr. Angel Amado Recio Recio. Angel Amado Recio Recio, who has been working for some years on the subject of the energetic use of biogas, with the objective of spreading this technology in the rural communities of Latin America, due to the advantages it offers from the environmental, economic and social point of view, many farmers spend a significant amount of money on fuel, both for food production and also in some cases to produce electricity, which can be solved by using the organic waste generated by their work activity, which will result in their economic welfare and profits for their economic activity.
Emerging Technologies in Business
Technology is an ever-changing part of our world today. It may be regarded as a collection of systems designed to perform some function. Technology has spanned the globe, connecting devices and people of all nations. Advancements and developments in technology continue to spread like wildfire and are changing how we live our daily lives. They have helped us grow economically, environmentally, and socially. Technologies have radically transformed small and large businesses around the world. They have tremendously improved the way businesses operate. They can help alleviate some of the challenges facing business today. A storm of emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, the Internet of things, robotics, big data, artificial intelligence, social media, 3D printing, augmented reality, and virtual reality) is transforming industry after industry and transforming how we operate business. They have become a major driver of change in business. Every company around the globe feels the impact of the technologies in business. Emerging technologies are shaping our societies. They will fundamentally change individual companies and transform market dynamics across a whole range of industries. New business technologies are meant to make it easier and simpler for one to do business. Many businesses have implemented technology to reduce business costs and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of production methods.This book examines eighteen emerging technologies and their impact on business. It is a comprehensive introductory text on the issues, ideas, theories, and problems of emerging technologies in business. It provides an overview of each of these technologies so that beginners can understand the technologies, their increasing importance, and their developments in the contemporary time. It is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn about trends in business.
Autobiography Of Sir John Rennie, F.R.S.
Autobiography Of Sir John Rennie, F.R.S. This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions. 2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work. We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!
Super Humans in Light Fusion
The shift of light body as a transitional body to an ascended form for a New Cosmic Race is described in these books. Creation Creates Itself and Embodies through Pure Conscious Light Fusion. It is a wonderful expose on how CREATION CREATES ITSELF and how the pure consciousness of Creation descends its light Essence by: descending the soul fusion strandings, scaffoldings, regenerative DNA-coding's; until all angelic new light essence senses are opened in the discoveries of life's senses natural cycles. Then One sense appears, and it is the infinitude of Love and its uniqueness for every soul's essence of creation. The multiplicity of soul weaving within diversity seems beyond imagination. This Light Transition Series is inclusive of the transition into light. This series recodes and rewrites the DNA genome. Subtle, simple, & powerful. It reformats ALL back into the natural pure light. The Divine Mother restores and keeps the creative balance to progenitor life without distorted matter. Creation is playful discovery again and again in the in the heart! Wonderful! Excellent intense purification of old codes/cosmic memories for Stargate openings into quantum crystalline density that dissolves and purifies old trapped matter patterns and lifts its density into the light of wisdom's love. No need to mediate with human or negotiate with the soul for existence, abundance, or the right to life, or even being trapped in dense matter. Reality is consciousness in awareness directly through soul's unique IAM Presence. Creation assures your equality of value without any need for justification; and assures that creation has learned to laugh, play, cry, fall, fear and love through Your unique Soul's free will; to choose from a multiplicity of diversity of experiences within Creations DNA-information life-codes. This even included the natural separation or contrast of the OTHER of ALL THAT IS and ALL THAT ISN'T, mirror reflected in pure consciousness through each soul's direct experience to master free will choice.
The Age of Invention A CHRONICLE OF MECHANICAL CONQUEST
"The Age of Invention," written by Holland Thompson, is a fascinating look at the revolutionary age of creativity that molded the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The book digs into the astonishing technological achievements and socioeconomic upheavals that characterized this rapid progress era. Holland Thompson, a superb historian and storyteller, takes readers on an enthralling trip through a period marked by imaginative creativity and tremendous change. He brings us to a world eternally changed by technologies that revolutionized industries, communication, transportation, and daily life through thorough research and captivating narrative.
Corrosion Management and Control in Desalination
The world's population is steadily increasing and with it is an increasing demand for freshwater, for both drinking and irrigation. In many areas of the world, particularly in arid regions, there are limited freshwater sources such as rivers and groundwater, so desalination is being increasingly used to produce freshwater to satisfy both requirements. Although desalination is sometimes carried out on brackish waters and highly saline well waters, most desalination plants generate fresh water from seawater with a daily production that reached 95 million m3/day in 2019. Drs. Francis and Meroufel have been active in all types of desalination plants for many years, either solving corrosion problems, or, less often, preventing them from happening. There are very few publications that discuss the specific corrosion problems in desalination plants, and there are none written with the plant engineer in mind. Plant engineers often do not have an in-depth knowledge of corrosion, and because of this, they need help with day-to-day problems that may involve corrosion. Modern desalination plants are often designed with a 40-year lifespan, so it is important that plant engineers know how to tackle corrosion problems to maintain water production without shutdowns or, in extreme cases, shortening plant life.This book was conceived as being a helpful guide that can sit on an engineer's desk, and which will give advice not just on diagnosing corrosion failures, but on how to monitor the plant's resistance to corrosion by inspection and monitoring.
Early Detection of Faults in Induction Motors
In modern industries, induction motors are the backbone of numerous applications, powering everything from manufacturing facilities to transportation systems. While they are known for their reliability, unexpected failures can still occur, leading to increased operational costs, facility damage, or service interruptions. "Early Detection and Fault Diagnosis of Induction Motors" is a comprehensive volume that compiles ten innovative journal articles focused on maintaining these machines. The papers explore a variety of techniques that introduce new ideas to the field.
Recent Developments in Environmentally Sustainable and Cost-Effective Construction Materials
The effects of additives on the flow characteristics of drilling muds used in various drilling operations, including oil and gas wells, must be better quantified. In this study, acrylamide polymer was used to modify water-based bentonite mud to reduce the yield point and maximum shear stress produced by the mud during the drilling operation. The bentonite content in the drilling mud was varied up to 6% (by weight). Based on the X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, the major constituents of bentonite were montmorillonite (MMT, (Na, Ca)0.33(Al, Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2-nH2O), feldspar (Albite, NaAlSi3O8), kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH4)), Beidellite ((Na, Ca0.5)0.3Al2((Si, Al)4O10)(OH)2-nH2O) and quartz (SiO2). Bentonite was modified using a water-soluble polymer solution before being used in the drilling mud. The rheological properties of bentonite were characterized from a very low strain rate to a relatively high strain rate to determine the nonlinear behavior of the shear-thinning drilling mud. The polymer modification reduced the yield point by 26-66% based on the bentonite content in the drilling mud.
Advances in Agricultural Engineering Technologies and Application
Modernization in the agriculture sector is important to ensure food security and poverty alleviation, which are the primary themes of UN-SDGs. There are many challenges in developing advanced agricultural techniques, tools, and systems, by which sustainable agriculture and food security can be satisfied. Worldwide, agricultural mechanization and modernization can be attained with advancements in agricultural engineering technologies and their associated applications. The concept is directly linked to the technological advancements in agricultural automation and robotics; precision agriculture; high-efficiency irrigation systems; farm energy systems; handling, storage, and processing of agricultural products; livestock and poultry sheds; farm water/wastewater management; biomass, biogas, and biochar; remote sensing and geographical studies; societal aspects in agriculture; and the associated bioenvironment. Such advances in agricultural engineering technologies and applications are the need of the 21st century, particularly from the viewpoint of the agricultural water-energy-food security nexus. Therefore, this Special Issue comprises original research and review studies in the abovementioned research areas.
Application of Polymer Materials in Pavement Design
This Special Issue comprises 17 research articles and 2 review articles, covering studies on both individual and composite polymer modifications. Topics include high-content polymer-modified bitumen, epoxy resin adhesives, SBS-modified bitumen, PE-modified bitumen, crumb-rubber-modified bitumen, and biopolymeric capsules and bitumen rejuvenators.
Advances in Agricultural Engineering Technologies and Application
Modernization in the agriculture sector is important to ensure food security and poverty alleviation, which are the primary themes of UN-SDGs. There are many challenges in developing advanced agricultural techniques, tools, and systems, by which sustainable agriculture and food security can be satisfied. Worldwide, agricultural mechanization and modernization can be attained with advancements in agricultural engineering technologies and their associated applications. The concept is directly linked to the technological advancements in agricultural automation and robotics; precision agriculture; high-efficiency irrigation systems; farm energy systems; handling, storage, and processing of agricultural products; livestock and poultry sheds; farm water/wastewater management; biomass, biogas, and biochar; remote sensing and geographical studies; societal aspects in agriculture; and the associated bioenvironment. Such advances in agricultural engineering technologies and applications are the need of the 21st century, particularly from the viewpoint of the agricultural water-energy-food security nexus. Therefore, this Special Issue comprises original research and review studies in the abovementioned research areas.
The Role of Nanofluids in Renewable Energy Engineering
Nanofluid flows are characterized by intricate and multi-level physics, which has led to substantial study from both fundamental and practical viewpoints. This collection examines the progress made in modeling and experimental methods used to study nanofluids. It specifically focuses on how these nanofluids might be used to tackle thermal challenges in renewable energy systems. The phenomenon of improving heat transfer via the use of nanofluids is well recognized; however, further research is necessary to comprehensively comprehend the interplay between nanoparticles and base fluids, as well as their influence on heat convection. Furthermore, the extensive use of nanofluids in solar thermal, geothermal, heat storage, and heat recovery systems has not been thoroughly investigated. The current difficulty is in creating precise and economical computational methods to forecast the heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids. This requires thorough experimental investigations at the system level. This edition highlights the significant contribution of nanofluid heat transfer in promoting carbon-free thermal technology and supporting the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, in line with the worldwide effort to decarbonize the energy sector.
Cellulose and Its Derivatives
Efficient separation of cellulose from lignocellulosic biomass is the premise of the high-value utilization of cellulose. The separated cellulose is mainly used in chemical, energy, and materials applications. The chemical applications of cellulose mainly consist of hydrolysis and fermentation. Polysaccharides are prepared from the hydrolysis of cellulose. Bioethanol is obtained from the fermentation of cellulose. The preparation of bio-oil is the main research direction of cellulose in the field of energy. In recent years, the excellent application value of cellulose has attracted attention. The preparation, modification, and application of nanocellulose and microcrystalline cellulose in polymer composites will be the main research trend in the future. This reprint helps readers understand and build on an overview of cellulose-based lignocellulose refining, especially in terms of efficient separation, functional modification, and promising applications. Thus, research including the current developments of the production methods, properties, and applications of cellulose and its derivatives are presented in this reprint.
The World of Science Fiction Films
"The World of Science Fiction Films" with the aid of Satyen Mohapatra is a complete exploration of the fascinating style of science fiction inside the realm of cinema. Mohapatra, a famend creator and movie professional, delves deep into the evolution, impact, and enduring appeal of technology fiction on the silver display. The ebook serves as a meticulously researched and idea-scary adventure thru the history of science fiction cinema. Mohapatra lines the style's origins from its early days in silent films to its contemporary prominence within the worldwide movie industry. He gives vital insights into the improvement of science fiction, highlighting iconic films, visionary directors, and the technological advancements that have allowed those otherworldly stories to return to lifestyles. What sets this work apart is its potential to no longer only chronicle the genre's evolution but additionally to research the profound issues, motifs, and societal reflections inherent in technology fiction movies. Mohapatra's exploration of how those films reflect humanity's fears, hopes, and goals for the future is each enlightening and attractive. "The World of Science Fiction Films" is an crucial read for movie fanatics, students, and anybody intrigued by using the spell binding global of science fiction at the large display.
Things Mother Used to Make A Collection of Old Time Recipes, Some Nearly One Hundred Years Old and Never Published Before
Things Mother Used to Make A Collection of Old Time Recipes, Some Nearly One Hundred Years Old and Never Published Before, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Home economics
Shafting, Pulleys, Belting and Rope Transmission
Shafting, Pulleys, Belting and Rope Transmission, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Mechanical engineering and machinery
Sewage Disposal on the Farm, and Protection of Drinking Water
Sewage Disposal on the Farm, and Protection of Drinking Water, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Environmental technology, Sanitary engineering
Test Pilot
Test Pilot, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie
Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes and Sweetmeats, by Miss Leslie, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Home economics
Ten Dollars Enough
Ten Dollars Enough: Keeping House Well on Ten Dollars a Week How It Has Been Done; How It May Be Done Again, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Home economics
Things To Make
Things To Make, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Technology Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Desulfurization of Liquid Fuels. Industrial Productivity and Environmental Health in Petroleum Refining
Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject Engineering - Chemical Engineering, grade: A, course: Directed Studies, language: English, abstract: This study focuses on the removal of sulfur compounds from liquid fuels specifically gasoline and diesel fuels. The paper centers on the urgency and effect of environmental regulations due to health and global warming concerns on the emerging methods of achieving ultralow sulfur fuels (ULSF). The traditional hydrodesulphurization process is reviewed and its limitations to achieving ULSF is highlighted. The effect and challenge in achieving ULSF such as change in octane and cetane numbers and the reduced quality of the fuels were also foregrounded. Alternative methods for improved desulfurization process including Biodesulfurization and adsorption desulfurization were examined. Current works by researchers on the methods and processes of achieving ULSF were also investigated. Desulfurization is the process or processes used to remove or reduce the sulfur content of natural gas and other refined petroleum products such as diesel and gasoline. Sulfur is a non-metallic chemical element which is yellow in color and solid at room temperature. It is abundant in nature and is usually found in elemental form and also occurs as a sulfide or sulfate mineral. Sulfur can be used for many productive processes such in the manufacture of fertilizers and insecticides and it is an essential element for all living organism. Despite its usefulness, sulfur when exposed in a certain form to the environment can lead to environmental, material and health damage. One of the major sources of sulfur today is the petroleum industry where sulfur occurs as thiols, thiophenes, organic sulfides and disulfides. They occur in several refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, coal, and fuel oils. They constitute as contaminants and therefore are undesirable constituents in the oil and gas industry.
E - Navigation Basics
At first glance there seems to be a fragmented nature of the maritime digital solution market, yet, after reading this book the 'big picture' becomes clear and everything is put into the right context. Over the last decades, and after numerous projects, committee work, and industry initiatives (all described in this book), the contours of E-navigation eventually distilled to a clear structure. On one hand the E-navigation framework provides reliable guidance, but on the other hand leaves sufficient flexibility for further technological and also procedural advancements. Realisations of E-navigation are in use already, being closely linked e.g. with modern integrated ship-bridges, the layout of information on navigational screens, Maritime Single Windows, port-call optimisation platforms, even the entire multi-modal transport chain. Next to the initiatives is Europe, special attention is given to the enormous E-navigation project in the Republic of Korea, targeted to facilitate the country's transition from a ship-building nation to a leader in the maritime digital world. The book not only take s an actual summary of the E-navigation development, but also highlights benefits and opportunities for various stakeholders. The target group includes those operating the ships at sea and at port, business prime movers, formative maritime authorities, and researchers.
Innovative Technologies and Materials for the Production of Mechanical, Thermal and Corrosion Wear-Resistant Surface Layers and Coatings
Welding technologies of applying surface layers from innovative metal, ceramic, and cermet materials, called heat surfacing and spraying, are an important component of rational repair management and modern design of machine parts and devices with special operating properties. This reprint, which is a collection of current scientific works by international authors in the field of surface coating with welding technologies, presents the following: - Analysis of the causes of wear of working surfaces of machine parts and equipment;- Description of most materials used in world industry for surfacing and thermal spraying;- Extensive discussion of all modern technologies of applying surface layers (from gas cladding, through plasma spraying, to laser cladding);- Examples of technological conditions of surfacing and thermal spraying processes of parts of various types and shapes.The Editors of this Special Issue, titled "Innovative Technologies and Materials for the Production of Mechanical, Thermal and Corrosion Wear-Resistant Surface Layers and Coatings", recommend this reprint to students of materials engineering and welding engineers. Undoubtedly, its reprint should be in the handy library of everyone who professionally deals with welding, especially repair management.
Electric Power Applications
The continuing trend toward greater electrification in consumer, commercial, industrial, and transportation applications promises a dynamic and increasingly important role for power electronics. The term 'power electronics' refers to electric and electronic circuits whose primary function is to process energy. The growing penetration of power electronics in energy systems requires attention, with its principal challenges being cost reduction and reliability. Power electronic systems are indispensable parts of modern engineering applications, covering a wide range of engineering branches. This Special Issue focuses on modern applications of electricity, power electronics converters, and electric motor drives.
Energy Efficiency in Wireless Networks
This reprint features 18 selected high-quality research articles spanning diverse domains in the field of energy-efficient wireless communication and networking. The contributions in this reprint collectively underscore the significance of energy optimization in wireless systems, illuminating innovative approaches, algorithms, and technologies that pave the way for sustainable and efficient wireless communication in various application scenarios. This reprint brings together a rich tapestry of research that illuminates the ongoing efforts to design, optimize, and implement energy-efficient wireless communication and networking solutions. This reprint also encourages researchers to explore finer areas in the energy-efficient wireless network domain and provides a significant contribution to the research community to help further extend their areas of research.
Smart IoT System for Renewable Energy Resource
Renewable energy resources are used as distributed generation (DG) units and installed near to where the energy is converted and consumed. Further, the integration of renewable energy sources at home is very important. IoT helps smart grids to support various network functions throughout the generation, distribution, and consumption of energy by incorporating IoT devices (such as sensors, actuators, and smart meters), as well as by providing connectivity, automation, and tracking for such devices. For these applications, the use of low-power long-range wireless networks (LPWAN) is fundamental to facilitate all the necessary tasks in the smart grids in City 4.0 and Industry 4.0. The integration of renewable energies (photovoltaic solar, wind energy, biomass energy, hydroelectric energy, and other sources) in smart grids implies the monitoring of households, cities, industries, and electric vehicles at all times. In this sense, the development of monitoring and control applications using mobile devices is a fundamental tool in this type of system, which complements all the possibilities offered by the IoT. Smart energy meters are used to allow for communication between consumers and utility command centers to exchange messages about electrical consumption. Thus, it is essential to have access from any location and instant access to information using mobile devices or computers.
Deep Learning and Computer Vision in Remote Sensing-II
Computer Vision (CV) have seen a massive rise in popularity in the remote sensing field over the last few years. This success is mostly due to the effectiveness of deep learning (DL) algorithms. However, remote sensing data acquisition and annotation, as well as information extraction from massive remote sensing data, are still challenging. This reprint collected novel developments in the field of deep learning and computer vision methods for remote sensing. Papers dealing with fundamental theoretical analyses, as well as those demonstrating their application to real-world problems, have been published. With practical examples and real-world case studies, this reprint provides a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to harness the power of deep learning in the field of remote sensing. Here are some major topics that are addressed in this reprint: Satellite image processing and analysis based on deep learning; Deep learning for object detection, image classification, and semantic and instance segmentation; Deep learning for remote sensing scene understanding and classification; Transfer learning, deep reinforcement learning for remote sensing; Supervised and unsupervised representation learning for remote sensing environments.
Intelligent Forecasting and Optimization in Electrical Power Systems
This reprint explores the latest developments and advancements in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for forecasting and optimization in the field of power engineering. In recent years, AI and ML methods have been gaining significant traction and are becoming two of the most important fields in computing. These methods have proven to be effective in solving forecasting and optimization problems in power engineering. The topics covered in the chapters fall into four categories: electricity demand forecasting, wind power forecasting, photovoltaic power forecasting, and optimization.
Remote Sensing and Geospatial Approaches for Studying the Environment Affected by Human Activities
Over recent decades, intense human activities, including urban expansion, industrial emissions, farming, deforestation, mining, tourism, and land reclamation, have significantly transformed the natural environment. These changes give rise to environmental challenges like arable land degradation, deforestation, air and water pollution. Effective environmental protection and governance are crucial, particularly in environmentally vulnerable areas like farming-pastoral transitional zones, wetlands, arid regions, coastlines, and alpine-cold regions. Remote sensing proves invaluable in assessing environmental parameters and monitoring regional or global environmental changes over long-term history. Geospatial methods, grounded in remotely sensed images and other datasets, help analyze the compounded effects of multiple factors influenced by human activities. This reprint focuses on new theories, datasets, methods, findings, and applications to address essential questions about environmental changes. It explores how to monitor changes resulting from human activities, quantify their environmental impact, and assess the combined influence of natural disturbances and human alterations. The goal is to uncover patterns and mechanisms of environmental evolution, fostering knowledge exchange and innovative research for effective environmental protection and governance.
Cybersecurity Issues in Smart Grids and Future Power Systems
There has been an increased interest in renewable energy sources in the last few decades. Modern power systems rely mainly on power electronic-based generation and loads, leading to the adoption of smart grids that leverage digital communication infrastructure. Smart grids have several advantages, including the potential to provide consumers with a continuous power supply, reduced line losses, enhanced renewable output and storage, consumer participation in electricity markets, and demand-side responsiveness. Future power systems, also known as smart grids, will rely more on renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, as well as storage. Power electronic converters are used in renewable energy generation and storage. Each converter/inverter manufacturer has an algorithm for programming and optimizing hardware. Furthermore, these converters rely on communication protocols to respond to any signal from the system operator. As a result, cyber-attacks on these smart converters/inverters are a concern. Although numerous cyber-physical systems (CPS) have been presented, no universal CPS standard can be employed with various types of converters. This reprint is a collection of specialized work addressing cybersecurity challenges.
Access to Clean Water in Developing Countries
"Access to Clean Water in Developing Countries: Addressing the Ongoing Crisis" is an insightful and comprehensive book that delves into the critical issue of access to clean and safe drinking water in many parts of the world, with a specific focus on developing countries. Through twelve chapters, it provides a deep exploration of the challenges, solutions, and implications associated with the global water crisis.This book begins by setting the stage, discussing the current state of water access, challenges faced in various regions, and the impact on daily life. It then delves into the health impact of waterborne diseases, the sources of water contamination, and the critical role of water quality.Chapters are dedicated to examining the various types of water sources used in developing countries, including surface water, groundwater, and unimproved sources, and the challenges associated with each. The text further explores the deficiencies in water infrastructure and the barriers to access, such as economic constraints, distance, and technological limitations.Governmental and non-governmental initiatives are highlighted, showcasing the role of international organizations, donor countries, and NGOs in addressing water access challenges. Case studies illustrate successful projects and lessons learned.The book doesn't stop at the challenges; it also explores community-led solutions and technological innovations. It discusses emerging technologies for water purification, low-cost solutions, and the importance of community involvement in finding local, sustainable solutions.Economic and social implications of water access are discussed in detail, emphasizing the impact on agriculture, productivity, healthcare, gender empowerment, and overall well-being. The text recognizes water as a fundamental human right and addresses the issue of inequality and disparities in water access.The book concludes by looking toward the future, offering recommendations for policies, international collaboration, education, and sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of collective action in ensuring that clean water becomes a fundamental human right for all."Access to Clean Water in Developing Countries" is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, humanitarian organizations, and anyone interested in understanding and contributing to the critical global issue of clean water access.
Smart Control of Ship Propulsion System
With the deep integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet, ship propulsion control systems are also gradually undergoing a transformation from the mode of automatic control to intelligent control. In particular, the smart ship concept has become a key factor in the maritime industry's ambition to achieve sustainable green development. Currently, the development of all-electric propulsion and innovative hybrid ship propulsion systems is a priority, so that the efficiency of ship propulsion systems might be improved. Therefore, the aim of this monograph is to describe the intelligent control of ship propulsion systems. In this regard, this monograph deals with new approaches to the design of ship power systems. Among them, in terms of intelligent control, and using simulation experiments for comparison, the learning ability relied on by artificial intelligence is utilized to handle the collected data and generate corresponding commands, thus ensuring the safety and stability of the ship's movement. The main objective of this Special Issue is to fill existing knowledge gaps and provide additional ideas on the intelligent control of marine propulsion systems. Finally, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the staff of MDPI Books and the editorial team of Marine Science and Engineering, especially the assistant editors of this Special Issue, the gifted authors, and the diligent and expert reviewers.
Green Materials and Manufacturing Processes
The green approach is no longer (and can no longer be) a goal of the future, but it is a concrete and practical necessity of the present. To take stock of new trends, this Special Issue lines up some recently developed green materials and remarkable progress and developments in manufacturing processes.
Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and Urbanization in Big Data
This reprint covers the following topics in the field of smart grids: 1. Optimal dg location and sizing to minimize losses and improve the voltage profile using garra rufa optimization. 2. Solar and wind energy forecasting for the green and intelligent migration of traditional energy sources. 3. Optimized micro-grid's operation with electrical-vehicle-based hybridized sustainable algorithm. 4. The detection of nontechnical losses in smart meters using a MLP-GRU deep model and augmenting data via theft attacks. 5. A hybrid deep-learning-based model for the detection of electricity losses using big data in power systems. 6. Load frequency control and automatic voltage regulation in a multi-area interconnected power system using nature-inspired computation-based control methodology. 7. Line overload alleviations in wind energy integrated power systems using automatic generation control. 8. Electric price and load forecasting using a CNN-based ensembler in a smart grid. 9. Day-ahead energy forecasting in a smart grid considering the demand response and microgrids. 10. A dragonfly optimization algorithm for extracting the maximum power of grid-interfaced pv systems. 11. An economic load dispatch problem with multiple fuels and valve point effects using a hybrid genetic-artificial fish swarm algorithm. 12. Incentive-based dynamic pricing in a smart grid.
Petroleum Engineering in Oil and Gas Production
This Reprint presents the latest progress in the theory and operation of oil and gas production, especially the advances in the development of unconventional reservoirs and harsh-condition reservoirs. It can be used as a reference for those work in related or relevant areas.
