The Future of Energy Systems
This Reprint gathers recent research on the modelling, optimisation, cybersecurity, and operation of modern electric power systems with high penetrations of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and distributed energy resources. The contributions address system-level transformation, distribution network operation, and digital innovation for smart grids. Included studies examine modelling pathways toward net-zero power systems, the impact of digital technologies on sustainability, and technical frameworks for distribution system operators integrating distributed energy resources. Distribution-level challenges such as network reconfiguration, medium-voltage islands with high prosumer penetration, and flexible demand-side management are also explored. Data-driven and artificial intelligence methods feature prominently, including comparative analyses of gradient boosting and deep learning for short-term load forecasting and optimisation-based approaches to enhance smart grid reliability. Cybersecurity and resilience are central themes, with investigations of cyber attacks, intrusion detection, authentication in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and secure EV grid integration strategies. Collectively, the contributions offer an integrated perspective on the technical, operational, and security challenges shaping resilient, intelligent, and sustainable power systems in the era of deep electrification.
Determining the Effectiveness of Water Utility Field Crews and Work Teams
Water utility managers often struggle identifying ways to effectively manage their field crews and work teams. This book provides practical, industry-standard considerations to assist them in assessing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the productivity of their workers. It also offers insight into increasing the efforts of underperforming employees without diminishing the activities of high performers. This is an essential tool for water utilities interested in providing the most cost-efficient, consistently reliable service to their customers.
Recent Progress, Challenges and Outlooks of Insulation System in HVDC
Quantum Deterrence
From the moment states learned to turn intercepted signals into strategic advantage, cryptography has been more than a technical craft: it has been a way of organising power. Today, more powerful computation is reshaping that contest in distinctive ways. The risk is not only that tomorrow's machines may read today's encrypted archives, but that the mere possibility of future decryption changes what rivals collect, what institutions must protect, and how long trust can reasonably last.Quantum Deterrence explains the strategic implications of post-quantum cryptography without treating it as a single technological cliff-edge. Kenan Durveil shows how encryption standards shift, why key management is often the true point of failure, and how "harvest now decrypt later" turns long-lived data into a reserve of influence. Moving across protocols, certificates, archives, and constrained communications, the book focuses on the institutional realities that determine outcomes: legacy systems that cannot be updated, vendors that set defaults for the world, and governance structures that struggle to own long-horizon risk.Written for students, general readers, and policy and security audiences, the book provides a clear framework for cryptographic migration as a coordination and credibility problem. Readers finish with a sharper understanding of which systems are most exposed, why capability gaps can produce asymmetric advantage, and what deterrence can mean when secrecy may fail after the fact. The central lesson is durable: in a world where mathematics and machines keep advancing, the decisive question is whether institutions can change as quickly as the threat model does.
Advanced Composite Materials for Structure Strengthening and Resilience Improving
This Special Issue of Buildings focuses on "Advanced Composite Materials for Structure Strengthening and Resilience Improving". Advanced composite materials are characterized by their high strength, stiffness and specific functions. In combination with modern automatic manufacturing processes, it has become more convenient to fabricate advanced composites. However, the construction industry has not yet accepted the wide structural use of these new materials because it does not fully know the advantages of composites in comparison with traditional materials, such as concrete or steel. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent scientific achievements in mechanics, technology, and the analysis of composite materials and structural elements at an advanced level. Related topics include, but are not limited to, mechanics of composite materials for structures strengthening; design of resilience structures; strengthening by composite materials; manufacturing technology of composite materials; experimental or numerical study of composite materials and devices; experimental or numerical study of structure strengthening by composite materials; smart composites.
Green Building Project Management
The implementation of green buildings is a method through which the construction industry can cope with ecological pressure, and this pathway has effectively promoted the green development of this sector. Currently, the green building concept has made some progress through different evaluation systems, but scientific issues in the project management process still deserve the attention of scholars. In particular, the impact of policy systems, artificial intelligence, and big data, technology adoption and risks, and the role of upstream and downstream of the supply chain have brought many new challenges to green building project management. This Reprint, "Green Building Project Management", confronts these issues, addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Urban Climatic Suitability Design and Risk Management
As a result of rapid urbanization, increasing population size, and complex human behavior, the urban climate is increasingly deteriorating. In particular, urban infrastructure style and the features of nature and humanity make the urban climate a unique entity with distinct spatio-temporal characteristics. A series of environmental and energy risks associated with the urban climate are continually being identified. The excessive utilization of air conditioning and large amounts of anthropogenic heat emissions have led to prominent high-temperature thermal safety issues, increased building energy consumption, and associated carbon emissions. Understanding the formation mechanisms and control strategies of the urban climate is an important foundation for constructing climate-resilient cities. This Special Issue aims to explore a series of urban climate-related measurements, simulations, and models, as well as newly proposed advanced techniques. Cross-disciplinary research topics covered in this Special Issue include multi-scale urban climate analysis, human thermal comfort discussions, simulations of urban thermal environment, application of green building design, etc. This Special Issue seeks to promote the construction of a research-oriented urban climate change operational system, strengthen monitoring, impact assessment, and risk assessment, improve climate change adaptation and carbon emission assessments, and enhance the climate resilience and security of cities.
Optimal Control of Wind and Wave Energy Converters
The Optimal Control of Wind and Wave Energy Converters entail employing advanced algorithms and methodologies to enhance energy capture while ensuring a consistent power output from turbines and wave energy systems. This process requires the modification of operational parameters such as blade pitch and generator speed in reaction to varying conditions, aiming to achieve maximum power point tracking, reduce mechanical stress, and enhance grid integration, particularly in complex offshore settings. The main aspects pursued refer to: Maximizing energy capture: The goal of optimal control is to guarantee that the devices function at their maximum power point by dynamically modifying their physical or electrical attributes in real-time;Reducing stress: Through the management of factors such as blade pitch and yaw, control systems alleviate mechanical loads and structural stress on the devices, thereby prolonging their operational lifespan;Enhancing stability: Variations in wind and wave energy have the potential to disrupt the electrical grid. Implementing optimal control strategies can alleviate these power fluctuations, resulting in a more stable and dependable power supply.
Recent Advances in Smart Design and Manufacturing Technology
This Special Issue collects eight peer-reviewed papers showcasing recent developments in design and manufacturing technologies, with a particular focus on the integration of advanced materials, process innovation, human-centered design, and digitalization. The contributions reflect how modern manufacturing is increasingly multidisciplinary, merging design, production, and system intelligence. The main topics covered include the following: Four-dimensional printing and smart structures, introducing self-folding mechanisms enabled by pre-stressed materials;Optimization of additive and hybrid processes, including parameter tuning for FFF with PVA supports and design strategies for directed energy deposition;Precision machining studies applied to aerospace alloys, analyzing hole quality and tool wear;Human-centric manufacturing, with on-field ergonomics assessment and human-error analysis in collaborative robotics;IoT-based monitoring and scheduling optimization for flexible manufacturing systems, improving responsiveness and reliability.
Sustainable and Efficient Maritime Operations
This Reprint presents a collection of studies addressing sustainable and efficient maritime operations from technological, environmental, and managerial perspectives. The contributions reflect recent advances in maritime research, covering themes such as alternative fuels, emission reduction strategies, digitalization, intelligent decision support, port operations, maritime communications, safety management, and system resilience. Together, the papers illustrate how operational efficiency, environmental performance, and safety considerations are increasingly interconnected within modern maritime systems. The Reprint highlights the growing role of data-driven methods, artificial intelligence, and optimization techniques in improving maritime decision-making, while also emphasizing the continued importance of human expertise in safety-critical environments. Several studies provide system-level and lifecycle-based analyses of decarbonization pathways, offering insights into the economic and environmental implications of fuel transitions and emission abatement technologies. Other contributions focus on resilience and risk-related challenges, reflecting the sector's exposure to uncertainty, disruptions, and evolving regulatory pressures. Overall, this Reprint captures current research directions and practical concerns shaping maritime operations, providing an integrated reference for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in sustainability, digital transformation, and operational performance in the maritime domain.
Reliability
Over three decades of global experience in asset management, maintenance, and reliability have shaped this deeply personal and insightful exploration of what is required to keep complex industrial systems running. From the oil fields to mines, from manufacturing facilities to utilities to municipal infrastructure, Emilio Sarno has worked with tradespeople, engineers, and executives, learning and sharing invaluable lessons about the operation and maintenance of the assets that move our world forward.This honest reflection is an experience-driven guide to the dos and don'ts of reliability, drawn from a career that spans management, engineering, project leadership, and consulting across industries and continents. Mr. Sarno shares hard-earned insights, cautionary tales, and philosophical perspectives that may challenge conventional thinking. Whether you're a frontline technician, a reliability engineer, or a leader navigating the complexities of asset performance, this book offers practical wisdom from a seasoned professional. This work is also a tribute to the unsung heroes who ensure our physical assets perform as expected, day in and day out, even with limited resources and under immense pressure. Expect stories, not formulas. Expect disagreement, not dogma. Above all, expect a thoughtful contribution to the ongoing conversation about reliability within the broader context of asset management.
Reliability
Over three decades of global experience in asset management, maintenance, and reliability have shaped this deeply personal and insightful exploration of what is required to keep complex industrial systems running. From the oil fields to mines, from manufacturing facilities to utilities to municipal infrastructure, Emilio Sarno has worked with tradespeople, engineers, and executives, learning and sharing invaluable lessons about the operation and maintenance of the assets that move our world forward.This honest reflection is an experience-driven guide to the dos and don'ts of reliability, drawn from a career that spans management, engineering, project leadership, and consulting across industries and continents. Mr. Sarno shares hard-earned insights, cautionary tales, and philosophical perspectives that may challenge conventional thinking. Whether you're a frontline technician, a reliability engineer, or a leader navigating the complexities of asset performance, this book offers practical wisdom from a seasoned professional. This work is also a tribute to the unsung heroes who ensure our physical assets perform as expected, day in and day out, even with limited resources and under immense pressure. Expect stories, not formulas. Expect disagreement, not dogma. Above all, expect a thoughtful contribution to the ongoing conversation about reliability within the broader context of asset management.
Advances in Wireless Communication
Wireless communications have evolved from a user-centered service, where the system design was primarily focused on providing adequate Quality of Service for voice services, to a system that connects things to form an entire ecosystem supporting users' everyday lives. They are no longer focused on connecting peers but rather on enabling everything around the user to perform context-aware automated routines to improve Quality of Life. To this end, machine learning algorithms must equip nodes with sufficient intelligence to scan the environment and learn the user's patterns, distinguishing everyday life situations from emergency and unusual events. This intelligence will prioritize data packets within the user ecosystem and for other parties, such as vehicles. To date, most devices transmit all available data to the user's smartphone, leaving the user to either discard, attend to, or ignore these notifications or to configure notification settings. However, this is not sustainable due to high energy consumption, high bandwidth usage, and the cumbersome process of configuring each node. In the same context, due to the environmental impact of the batteries in these devices, the search for clean, sustainable options to power nodes will have a major impact on wireless communication devices. As such, communication systems will consider the limited energy and charging times of energy-harvesting modules to decide what information to transmit and when. Hence, the design of wireless communications will require the use of energy consumption, security guarantees, machine learning, and IoT and social media communications.
Uncertainty and Reliability Analysis for Engineering Systems
Reliability is a fundamental performance indicator of products, critically influencing service life, operational safety, and market competitiveness. For complex engineering systems, such as aerospace equipment, intelligent manufacturing systems, and energy infrastructures, uncertainties in geometric dimensions, material properties, and external loads are significantly more pronounced than in conventional products. Manufacturing deviations, material degradation, and fluctuating operating conditions can substantially impair system reliability and may even result in catastrophic failures. Meeting the stringent reliability requirements of modern engineering systems therefore necessitates a comprehensive consideration of uncertainties throughout the entire lifecycle, including design optimization, precision manufacturing, and performance evaluation. Nevertheless, due to the complex interactions among multiple uncertainty sources and the high computational cost of reliability models, major challenges remain. These include efficient quantification of multi-source uncertainties, accurate reliability prediction for complex systems, and robust design methodologies under uncertainty. This Reprint highlights recent research advancements in reliability theory, methods, and engineering applications. By bringing together high-quality contributions, we aim to provide a platform for sharing insights, advancing research on key reliability challenges, and promoting the practical implementation of reliability-oriented solutions in engineering systems.
Physical Chemistry of Polymers
Physical Chemistry of Polymers, now in its third and improved edition, introduces its concepts in a format targeted for a blended-learning approach. It provides a basis to bridge polymer chemistry, which targets microscopic structures, and polymer engineering, which targets macroscopic functions. Topics covered are single chain statistics, multi-chain interactions, and chain dynamics, both from a viewpoint of structure, properties (mostly mechanical ones), and their interrelation. In all that, the author encourages the reader to think conceptually.Structured as learning units, the chapters now feature concise summary boxes for each topic. On top, comprehensive solutions have been added to the unit exercises.
Technological Innovation - An Introduction
The book introduces technological (commercial) innovation, beginning with what it is and is not, and how it is connected to economic growth. It then covers the pathways by which such innovations are created, the origins from which most of them arise, models of innovation generation, enablers and limitations governing success rates, and approaches to integrating innovation into new product development. At the organizational level, the book introduces the management of innovation and innovation culture, barriers, and strategy. At a higher level, the book covers innovation ecosystems, the institutional players and how they can optimally interact, the global eras and waves of innovation, and where they fi t in the technological ages of human history. This all comes together in an overview of innovation outputs and impacts at the organizational, regional, and national levels, and the connections to productivity and competitiveness. This edition also includes an extensive dictionary.
Chemical Engineering: 25 Must-Know Process Design Principles
This book contains all essential design methods for chemical, biochemical, biofuels, food, cattle feed, diary, medicine, fertilizer, ceramics, detergents, skincare, and other processes. The 1st section covers classic process synthesis methods connecting process inputs to outputs by selecting unit operations and recycle streams. It covers innovative process intensification synthesis by defining functions and integrating them. It also covers evaluation methods for safety, health, environment, economics, and sustainability. The 2nd section is on reaction engineering and the 3rd on distillation. The 4th covers the base for all unit operation design, residence time distribution, heat, mass transfer, impulse transfer, and shear rate. The 5th covers design for circular economy, urban-industrial symbiosis, and industrial symbiosis. This book is relevant for industrial process researchers, developers, and designers, as well as for academic teachers, and students, as it can be used to get all relevant established information about chemical engineering design methods. The information can be found quickly due to its lucid structure with sections, chapters, sub-headings; basics, method, case application, references, and symbols and an index.
Biomolecules
Biochemistry is the study of the structure and functions of biological macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. The book is organized in five chapters which covers the basic concepts and fascinating chemistry of biomolecules. It also exposes students to different metabolic pathways and concept of energy in biological system, and provides valuable material for the students of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioscience. Includes new material in: Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Enzymes, Nucleic Acids.
Advances in Bridge Design and Construction
Bridges are critical elements of transportation networks, which, in turn, play a crucial role in the development of communities, cities and nations. With the Industrial Revolution and especially after the Second World War, the construction of bridges experienced a blatant boom in all industrial countries. These bridges, built 50 to 75 years ago, have reached the end of their useful lifespan and must be reinforced, rehabilitated and sometimes monitored in real time while awaiting replacement. Furthermore, the rehabilitation or reconstruction of bridges has evolved in the context of climate change and new, more restrictive seismic requirements. This Special Issue presents genuine articles and reviews covering different aspects of recent advances and future perspectives in the design, rehabilitation and construction of bridges.
Innovations in Intelligent Microgrid Operation and Control
Amid the global imperative to balance energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic feasibility, integrating renewable energy sources (RESs) has become central to modern energy systems. Microgrids-capable of standalone or grid-connected operation-are pivotal for efficient RES utilization, while intelligent microgrids, empowered by advanced control, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and sophisticated energy management, drive the transition to decentralized, low-carbon energy networks.The Special Issue "Innovations in Intelligent Microgrid Operation and Control" presents state-of-the-art research advancing microgrid technology, focusing on novel solutions to boost efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and resilience. Its studies cover critical topics: advanced control systems for RES and load integration, optimized energy storage deployment and operation, distributed/hierarchical control for system-wide coordination, and strategies to enhance microgrid resilience against natural disasters, cyberattacks, and other disruptions. Additional research explores economic/policy frameworks for widespread adoption and design principles balancing resilience with environmental sustainability.Key contributions include: innovative virtual synchronous generator (VSG)-based control to mitigate voltage fluctuations in high-penetration RES networks; intelligent monitoring for critical microgrid components; trust evaluation frameworks for adaptive load optimization in safety-critical systems; and shared energy storage solutions for bipolar DC microgrids.
Advances in Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Utilization
Hydrogen continues to play a central role in the transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems. As a clean and versatile energy carrier, it facilitates decarbonization and the integration of renewable energy across multiple sectors. This Special Issue Reprint highlights recent developments across the hydrogen value chain, including innovative production methods such as electrolysis, photochemical, thermochemical, and biological processes; advancements in storage materials and systems; and applications in fuel cells, industrial processes, and integrated energy networks.The Special Issue emphasizes interdisciplinary research spanning materials science, chemistry, engineering, and policy, addressing technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of hydrogen technologies. Collectively, the articles provide a current overview of progress in hydrogen science and technology and offer insights to accelerate the deployment of sustainable hydrogen solutions worldwide.
Sensing and Imaging for Defect Detection
With the progress made in science and technology, the quality of people's material and cultural lives has improved, meaning that the requirements for product quality and nondestructive testing technology have further increased. Nondestructive testing technology usually includes five conventional testing technologies, namely, eddy current, penetration, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and X-ray, along with their related new technologies. Usually, different materials need to be detected, and the defects that need to be detected are not the same; for example, for metals, defects include non-metallic pipe defects and slag inclusions, the metal not being welded through, porosity, etc.; for the power transmission of porcelain bottles such as ceramic materials, defects include cracks, porosity, etc.This reprint collected papers about the detection of the most common defects, including surface defects, subsurface defects and so on. Recent advances in sensor technologies form the basis of the development of nondestructive testing technology, data acquirement processing, and image processing technology.
Advances in Diagnostic Analysis, Strategic Management, and Proactive Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
The reliability and safety of modern power systems depend heavily on the optimal performance of electrical equipment. As energy networks become increasingly complex due to the integration of renewable sources and smart grid technologies, the strategies that are used to manage these assets must evolve. This Reprint compiles cutting-edge research and practical case studies dedicated to the lifecycle management of critical power infrastructure. The collected works explore sophisticated diagnostic techniques, including non-invasive sensing, signal processing, and AI-driven fault detection. The authors address the shift from traditional time-based maintenance to proactive, condition-based strategies that utilize real-time data to predict failures before they occur. Key topics include the monitoring of power transformers, switch, cables, and rotating machines, as well as the economic and strategic frameworks that are required to implement these advanced maintenance protocols. By integrating physical analysis with data-driven decision-making, this Reprint offers a comprehensive overview of how utilities and industries can enhance system resilience, extend equipment lifespan, and reduce operational costs. It serves as a vital resource for engineers, researchers, and asset managers aiming to navigate the technical challenges of the modern energy landscape.
Toward Achieving a Carbon-Neutral Society
This Special Issue presents recent advances in beneficiation and extractive metallurgical technologies aimed at enabling a carbon-neutral and circular supply of critical metals. It brings together nine contributions addressing the recovery of key materials-including Li, Au, Cu, Ni, Co, and rare-earth elements-from both primary ores and secondary resources such as slags, industrial wastes, and biomass. The collected studies cover a wide range of physical, hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, and bio-based processes, highlighting environmentally benign and low-energy approaches. Several contributions focus on alternative lixiviants, selective recovery strategies, and process intensification techniques to improve metal recovery efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Others explore the valorization of non-traditional resources and provide fundamental insights into metal behavior relevant to sustainable extraction. Together, these papers offer a comprehensive overview of current challenges, technological progress, and future directions in sustainable metallurgy for critical metal production.
Application of Empirical, Analytical, and Numerical Approaches in Mining Geomechanics
Over the past few decades, mining activities and operations have benefited from the application of geomechanical and geotechnical approaches in mine planning/design and ground control management to minimize unsafe working conditions and avoid catastrophic mine failures. Appropriate mine planning and design and its subsequent modifications for any mine site require a detailed level of ground condition investigation by an experienced geomechanical expert with sound judgment. In addition, a ground control management strategy at any mining site should oversee the geotechnical uncertainty at the design execution phase in order to avoid and mitigate the magnitudes of unfavorable results to a tolerable level.The aim of this Reprint is to highlight how improved knowledge of rock mass behavior; the development of empirical, analytical, and numerical approaches for geomechanical mine design; and proper evaluation of how material characteristics under different loading conditions have contributed toward the safer execution of mining activities and the management of geotechnical risks. Continuous geotechnical data collection and its optimization using smarter ground support instrumentation and the application of advanced data analysis techniques have proven to be essential tools in providing proactive measures to enhance mine production efficiency and limit the potential risk of geomechanical failures.
Advances in Wastewater Treatment 2024
The following Reprint, based on the Special Issue "Advances in Wastewater Treatment 2024", compiles 12 papers (one Editorial, five review papers, and six original scientific papers) on innovative pollutant-removal technologies aimed at harnessing renewable energy from wastewater. Several papers included in this Special Issue address energy efficiency: the authors of one study assess the economic feasibility of a hydropower plant at the Toruń (Poland) treatment facility, while the authors of another study analyze energy use across three plants in southwestern Poland to propose strategies for reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint. In another study, the authors evaluate a novel Venturi-assisted confined tube aerator designed to lower aeration energy demand. The focus of three of the included papers is contaminant removal: synthesis and testing of Zn/Al layered double hydroxides for Congo red dye removal; assessment of low direct-current densities for phosphorus, nitrogen, and organic-compound removal in a sequential electrochemical reactor treating greenhouse wastewater; and evaluation of biochars and activated carbon for removing heavy metals from wastewater generated during soil remediation. The five review papers focus on renewable-energy integration for energy-self-sufficient municipal plants; advances in chemical coagulation and electrocoagulation; methanogenesis for biomethane production; solar-driven photocatalytic treatment using concentrator systems; and modeling and management strategies to optimize aeration energy use.
Recent Progress in Integrated Photonics
This Reprint collects cutting-edge research on integrated photonics, showcasing the latest advances in chip-scale light manipulation technologies that are reshaping modern communications, computing, and sensing systems. The articles herein explore innovative material platforms, novel device architectures, and hybrid integration strategies that enable higher performance and greater functionality in compact photonic circuits. Key focus areas include photonic integration with electronics, quantum photonics implementations, and emerging applications spanning telecommunications, optical data processing, and precision sensing. Together, these works highlight the critical role of integrated photonics in addressing the growing demand for faster, more efficient, and scalable optical technologies. This compilation serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers and engineers working at the intersection of applied optics, nanotechnology, and integrated device engineering.
Image and Video Processing and Recognition Based on Artificial Intelligence
This Reprint includes 15 published papers featured in the Special Issue "Image and Video Processing and Recognition Based on Artificial Intelligence: 3rd Edition" of Sensors. This Reprint focuses on challenging issues in the field of AI- and sensing-based image and video processing and recognition, including high-quality and state-of-the-art academic papers.
Intelligent Sensors for Smart and Autonomous Vehicles
This Reprint highlights recent advances in intelligent sensors for smart and autonomous vehicles, emphasizing their essential role in perception, localization, and decision-making. It presents progress in sensor fusion, edge AI, and adaptive sensing, while identifying challenges related to robustness, calibration, latency, and cybersecurity. Future research should focus on verifiable, uncertainty-aware multimodal systems to ensure safer, more reliable, and efficient autonomous driving.
Sustainable Development of Coal Based Energy
This Topical Collection, "Sustainable Development of Coal-Based Energy: Technology, Environment, Humanities, Economy, and Education", has successfully curated a significant body of interdisciplinary research critical to navigating the future of coal within a global sustainability framework. The published papers present tangible advancements, including intelligent mining systems, backfilling technologies, and methods for controlling mining-induced strata movement and surface subsidence. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental remediation, featuring studies on water resource utilization, greenhouse gas emission control, and the ecological restoration of mining areas. Furthermore, the collection broadens the conversation to encompass essential economic strategies for carbon capture and the reuse of abandoned mines, as well as the vital social and educational dimensions of a just energy transition. By synthesizing technical innovation with holistic policy and management approaches, this compilation provides a robust knowledge base and offers actionable insights for academics, engineers, and policymakers striving to balance energy security with urgent climate and environmental goals.
Sustainable Development of Coal Based Energy
This Topical Collection, "Sustainable Development of Coal-Based Energy: Technology, Environment, Humanities, Economy, and Education", has successfully curated a significant body of interdisciplinary research critical to navigating the future of coal within a global sustainability framework. The published papers present tangible advancements, including intelligent mining systems, backfilling technologies, and methods for controlling mining-induced strata movement and surface subsidence. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental remediation, featuring studies on water resource utilization, greenhouse gas emission control, and the ecological restoration of mining areas. Furthermore, the collection broadens the conversation to encompass essential economic strategies for carbon capture and the reuse of abandoned mines, as well as the vital social and educational dimensions of a just energy transition. By synthesizing technical innovation with holistic policy and management approaches, this compilation provides a robust knowledge base and offers actionable insights for academics, engineers, and policymakers striving to balance energy security with urgent climate and environmental goals.
Sustainable Development of Coal Based Energy
This Topical Collection, "Sustainable Development of Coal-Based Energy: Technology, Environment, Humanities, Economy, and Education", has successfully curated a significant body of interdisciplinary research critical to navigating the future of coal within a global sustainability framework. The published papers present tangible advancements, including intelligent mining systems, backfilling technologies, and methods for controlling mining-induced strata movement and surface subsidence. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental remediation, featuring studies on water resource utilization, greenhouse gas emission control, and the ecological restoration of mining areas. Furthermore, the collection broadens the conversation to encompass essential economic strategies for carbon capture and the reuse of abandoned mines, as well as the vital social and educational dimensions of a just energy transition. By synthesizing technical innovation with holistic policy and management approaches, this compilation provides a robust knowledge base and offers actionable insights for academics, engineers, and policymakers striving to balance energy security with urgent climate and environmental goals.
Sustainable Development of Coal Based Energy
This Topical Collection, "Sustainable Development of Coal-Based Energy: Technology, Environment, Humanities, Economy, and Education", has successfully curated a significant body of interdisciplinary research critical to navigating the future of coal within a global sustainability framework. The published papers present tangible advancements, including intelligent mining systems, backfilling technologies, and methods for controlling mining-induced strata movement and surface subsidence. A strong emphasis is placed on environmental remediation, featuring studies on water resource utilization, greenhouse gas emission control, and the ecological restoration of mining areas. Furthermore, the collection broadens the conversation to encompass essential economic strategies for carbon capture and the reuse of abandoned mines, as well as the vital social and educational dimensions of a just energy transition. By synthesizing technical innovation with holistic policy and management approaches, this compilation provides a robust knowledge base and offers actionable insights for academics, engineers, and policymakers striving to balance energy security with urgent climate and environmental goals.
Ultra-Low-Power ICs for the Internet of Things (2nd Edition)
In an era where IoT devices are proliferating across smart homes, industrial automation, wearable technology, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring, power efficiency has become a make-or-break constraint. Battery-powered IoT nodes, edge computing devices, and wireless sensor networks (WSNs) demand ICs that minimize energy consumption without compromising performance, reliability, or functionality-requirements that drive the core mission of this Special Issue.
Industrial CFD and Fluid Modelling in Engineering, 2nd Edition
This Reprint presents a curated selection of recent research articles illustrating the evolving role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in industrial engineering. It reflects the state of the art in industrial CFD and fluid modeling, highlighting how advances in numerical methods, computational power, and modeling strategies enable the efficient and reliable analysis of complex real-world flows. The contributions cover a broad range of industrial applications, including mixing and multiphase flows, turbomachinery, aerodynamics, marine and offshore engineering, indoor air quality, and metallurgical processes. Several studies address practical design and optimization problems, demonstrating how CFD supports engineering decision-making by balancing performance, efficiency, and operational constraints. Others focus on methodological developments such as improved turbulence modeling, hybrid and reduced-order approaches, and the integration of CFD with machine learning and co-simulation frameworks.A recurring theme is the balance between accuracy and computational efficiency. The collected works show how validated models, innovative numerical strategies, and multiscale approaches can reduce simulation costs while maintaining predictive reliability, making CFD increasingly accessible for industrial workflows. Overall, this Reprint provides a concise snapshot of current industrial CFD practices, encompassing both established applications and emerging directions in simulation-driven engineering.
SOLIDWORKS 2026 Learn By Doing (COLORED)
Getting started with SOLIDWORKS is straightforward when you follow the right sequence. This book provides step-by-step tutorials that cover the full range of SOLIDWORKS tools, from basic sketching to advanced surface modeling and simulation.You learn to: Model parts using extrudes, revolves, lofts, sweeps, shells, and patternsBuild assemblies with mates, sub-assemblies, and exploded viewsCreate engineering drawings with sections, BOMs, balloons, and annotationsDesign sheet metal parts with flanges, bends, and forming toolsWork with surfaces, mold tools, and weldment structuresApply GD&T annotations using MBD dimensions and DimXpertRun basic stress analysis using SimulationXpressPrepare for CSWA and CSWPA certification with included sample questionsYou start with the interface and sketching, then work through part modeling and assemblies. Later chapters cover surface design (28 tutorials), mold tools, weldments, appearances, rendering, and simulation. Each chapter uses tutorials that follow a clear sequence from start to finish.The book is written for engineering students and working professionals who need one complete resource for SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling and CAD design.Order now and start working through the tutorials today.
Ocean Renewable Energy Systems (ORES); Wave-Structure Interaction Analysis and Design Methods
Ocean Renewable Energy Systems (ORES) are at a critical crossroad; Offshore Wind Turbines (OWTs) have proven that they may lead the energy outlook in years to come and Wave Energy Converters (WECs) are in the critical phase of their reconsideration and redesign.
Advances in Marine Mechanical and Structural Engineering
In the advanced design of novel structures used in marine, mechanical, and structural engineering, a pivotal challenge lies in accurately predicting their strength amidst the integration of new materials and structures within the context of extreme marine environments and potential accidents. This Reprint aims to explore the advances in marine, mechanical, and structural engineering, as well as recent advanced design and analysis of materials and structures.
Seismic Analysis and Design of Building Structures
This reprint synthesizes contemporary advancements in seismic analysis and design methodologies for civil infrastructures, encompassing buildings, bridges, and associated structural systems. The contributions compiled herein address a spectrum of cutting-edge topics, including base isolation systems, energy dissipation dampers, soil-structure interaction, and corrosion-induced degradation. Methodologically, the studies employ multidisciplinary approaches spanning theoretical frameworks, finite element-based numerical simulations, and experimental investigations under quasi-static and shaking table testing.
Step By Step In Plant Maintenance And Works Services
Step-By-Step in Plant Maintenance and Works Services is a practical and comprehensive guide designed to support students, technicians, and practicing engineers in understanding the fundamentals of industrial plant maintenance and works services. The book presents maintenance concepts in a clear, systematic manner, covering key areas such as preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment servicing, fault diagnosis, lubrication practices, and utilities management within industrial plants. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, making the content particularly relevant to technical institutions and industry practitioners. The authors integrate theoretical principles with hands-on experience, enabling readers to develop problem-solving skills and practical competence. Written in simple and accessible language, the book serves as both a learning resource and a reference manual for workshops, factories, and training centers. Overall, Step-By-Step in Plant Maintenance and Works Services contributes significantly to capacity building in mechanical and plant engineering by promoting efficient maintenance practices, improved equipment reliability, and sustainable industrial operations.
Symmetry/Asymmetry Studies in Modern Power Systems
This Reprint, "Symmetry/Asymmetry Studies in Modern Power Systems", presents a cohesive collection of peer-reviewed research that addresses the critical challenges of maintaining system balance and stability in the era of energy transition. As power grids evolve with high penetrations of inverter-based renewables and complex power electronics, traditional concepts of symmetry are being fundamentally redefined. The contributions within this volume collectively advance the understanding and active management of power symmetry amidst inherent asymmetries introduced by variable generation and dynamic loads. The research explores innovative solutions across several key areas, including advanced control strategies for active power balance, optimized integration of renewable energy for inertia support, intelligent equipment operation, and enhanced system protection. By synthesizing advanced computational techniques like deep reinforcement learning and physics-informed modeling with core engineering challenges, this Reprint provides both theoretical insights and practical methodologies. It underscores a paradigm shift towards proactively orchestrating stability, laying a foundation for the design of more resilient, efficient, and sustainable future grids. This collection is an essential resource for researchers and engineers working on the frontline of modern power system analysis and design.
Hardware, estimating, and mill design
A world of timber, iron, and ingenuity unfolds in the hands of those who shape our built environment-yet the secrets of nineteenth-century construction, once nearly lost, are now within reach again. For anyone fascinated by the artistry and precision behind architectural millwork, this restored volume offers a rare window into the golden age of building materials estimation and hardware specification. Drawing directly from the era when American industrial progress redefined cities and crafts, its pages brim with insights into construction materials reference and the intricate standards that guided engineers, architects, and craftsmen alike. Every chapter is steeped in the practical wisdom of architectural engineering classics, illuminating the techniques and choices that elevated ordinary carpentry and joinery to enduring works of function and beauty. Whether you are a construction professional seeking an authoritative millwork design guide or an engineering student eager to understand the underpinnings of United States industrial history, this edition stands as an essential resource. Its detailed explorations of construction hardware standards and architectural millwork techniques resonate with both the technical mind and the creative spirit, bridging the gap between past and present practice. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that the knowledge and craftsmanship of a transformative era are preserved in every line. More than a mere reprint, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, destined to hold pride of place on the shelves of casual readers and classic-collection buyers alike. The enduring relevance of its guidance, paired with the historical significance of its context, makes it a singular contribution to the ongoing story of construction and design.
New Insights into Earthen Site Conservation
Earthen sites are ancient sites that hold significant historical, cultural, and scientific value, with earth serving as the primary building material. As places of great importance for civilization, earthen sites not only account for a large proportion of cultural heritage resources but also contain extremely rich historical information. They form an important basis for studying the origin and development of civilization and have great historical, scientific, and artistic value. The protection of earthen sites has developed into a multidisciplinary field combining physics, chemistry, archaeology, geology, humanities, and art. Relevant research fields encompass protection concepts, value interpretation, disease mechanisms, protection technologies, preventive protection, and the digitization of cultural relics. As a result, numerous excellent scientific research results have been obtained. This Reprint primarily covers Spain, Malaysia, and China, as well as specific urban case studies from Zhuhai City, Lishui City, Quanzhou City, and Weiyuan City. These articles cover fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) technology, surface micro-chemical analysis, microbial diversity analysis, erosion resistance testing, lightweight crack detection and independent physical simulation, durability analysis, biocrust analysis, erosion resistance mechanisms, and composite biofilm ecological protection technology. This Reprint provides a reference for empirical analyses of conservation techniques for earthen sites across cities of different scales and types.
Navigation, Control and Mission Planning Advances for Safe, Efficient and Autonomous Drones
Drones have considerably evolved in the last two decades across the air, ground and marine domains, with an increased emphasis on their safety, autonomy and performance. In the UK, advancing drone autonomy for commercial aerial vehicles was the main focus of a policy paper jointly developed by the UK government and the sector. More generally, recent research is increasingly focused on the challenges associated with vehicle motion planning, navigation and control to perform increasingly demanding tasks in challenging environments. Recent advances in artificial intelligence, including deep and reinforcement learning present new opportunities in this field but concerns remain due to the need to ensure safety with trustworthy and explainable solutions. This Reprint presents some of the latest advances in path planning, navigation and control for autonomous ground, aerial and marine vehicles in challenging or uncertain environments.
Applications Based on Symmetry/Asymmetry in Fluid Mechanics
This Reprint is devoted to recent advances in the analysis and applications of fluid mechanics based on symmetry/asymmetry. In recent years, the growing significance of symmetry analysis and its applications has been realized in fluid mechanics, due not only to theoretical achievements in this area but also because of its numerous applications. This symmetry can be either on the space-time level or the time level. The applications of symmetry in fluid mechanics are usually interdisciplinary, such as mechanical, aerospace, chemical, and process engineering. Therefore, their exploration is crucial for many real-life applications. This reprint focuses on these significant issues with contributions by researchers from China, the USA, Romania, and India, covering a wide spectrum of important problems and topics of current research interest. These topics include the atmospheric surface layers, isotropic turbulence, tip leakage vortex in axial compressor rotors, supersonic jets, heat flux of compressible wall flows, blood damage analysis at laminar conditions, thermal convection at high Rayleigh numbers, asymmetry in the Gulf of Mexico, axial Couette flows, asymmetrical gas-stirred ladle, and the influence of fewer strand casting on the symmetry breaking of flow. We hope that this Reprint comes to serve as a source of ideas for many mechanists, mathematical physicists, and engineers interested in pursuing recent developments in the symmetry/asymmetry phenomena of fluids.
