Sensors and Actuators
This introductory compendium teaches engineering students how the most common electronic sensors and actuators work. It distinguishes from other books by including the physical and chemical phenomena used as well as the features and specifications of many sensors and actuators.The useful reference text also contains an introductory chapter that deals with their specifications and classification, a chapter about sensor and actuator networks, and a special topic dealing with the fabrication of sensors and actuators using microelectromechanical systems techniques (sensors and actuators on a chip). A set of exercises and six laboratory projects are highlighted.
Attain the House with All Needs
After conducting, the research and case study about house with all residential & community's needs,
Water Management and Sustainability in Asia
Water Management and Sustainability in Asia covers topics related to water resources management, including multi- and interdisciplinary research on flood, soil infiltration, contaminants, sediment, water quality, hydrological modelling, and water resources systems.
Food Safety Management Systems
1. Introduction a. Is it not a question of if but when b. What can be done c. What is active managerial control and why is it needed now d. How does Process HACCP work e. A case study: one incident, two different outcomes f. Why daily food safety management systems vs. audits g. Why food safety management systems vs. checklist h. How to use this book to achieve active managerial control of foodborne illness risk factors in your restaurant(s) i. References 2. Hazards and their contributing factors to foodborne illness risk in foodservice establishments a. Foodborne illnesses in foodservice establishments- sporadic events vs. outbreaks b. Foodborne illness risk and the contributing factors associated with foodservice establishments c. References 3. The Process HACCP plan and Prerequisite Control Program necessary to develop food safety management systems in foodservice establishments a. HACCP is the foundation of prevention b. HACCP in retail foodservice c. Hazards in food preparation processes and their effective controls using CCP's and PCP's d. Design of the Process HACCP plan and Prerequisite Control Program e. References 4. Design of food safety management systems using the Process HACCP plan and Prerequisite Control Program a. The case for food safety management systems b. Prerequisite Control Program for the control of hazards in food safety management systems c. A food safety management system based on the Process HACCP plan and Prerequisite Control Program d. Other food safety management systems based on the Prerequisite Control Program e. Food safety management systems vs. system f. References 5. Training to enable food safety management systems a. Training necessary to achieve demonstration of knowledge of foodborne illness risk factors b. Role of owners/operators/general managers c. Role of managers d. Role of food handlers e. Training tools f. References 6. Facilities that enable food safety management systems execution a. Facility design for reduction of risk b. Menu impact on facility design c. Facility design for the Process HACCP plan and Prerequisite control program d. Enabling handwashing to prevent hazards during food preparation processes e. Design for cleaning and sanitation f. Preventing pest infestations g. Signage and job aids in designa. References 7. Digital tec
Contaminants in Drinking and Wastewater Sources
This volume takes a multidisciplinary approach to study and evaluate the global human vulnerability to the exposure of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in the natural environment. It provides a comprehensive resource on structurally diverse groups of chemical compounds that have adverse effects on the aquatic environment. It explores the global strength, environmental status, chemical risk assessment and management strategies of CECs with relevant modern techniques. The principle focus is on concurrent emerging water quality issues. It defines the impacts of the environmental exposure of trace concentrations of CECs and/or their metabolites and discusses possible technological advances to combat the emerging pollutants. It will be useful to researchers, multi-stakeholder expert groups, policymakers, and graduate students.
Physical Capital Development and Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean
Physical Capital Development and Energy Transition in Latin America and the Caribbean introduces the reader to applied theory and potential solutions to manage the transition from fossil energies to renewables given the resource wealth and infrastructural limitations of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. The work presents consistent empirical approaches and relevant econometric approaches grounded in case studies that offer realistic portrayals of complex multidisciplinary phenomena. It provides policymakers with the knowledge needed for economic decision-making, especially regarding the energy transition and the physical capital development in the LAC (and similar developing regions). The work concludes by road mapping future LAC physical capital investment options to promote 21st-century sustainable energy development.
Plant Extracts in Food Applications
Plant Extracts in Food Applications is the first book of its kind focusing on the application of plant extracts in the food industry. Topics cover sources, extraction and encapsulation techniques, the chemistry and stability of plant extracts, antimicrobials, preservatives, nutrient enhancers, enzymes, flavoring and coloring agents, packaging aid, health benefits, opportunities and the challenges surrounding the use of plant extracts in food applications. Written by several experts in the field, this book is a valuable resource for students, scientists, and professionals in food science, food chemistry and nutrition. Concerns and potential risks regarding the use of synthetic chemicals have renewed the interests of consumers using natural and safe alternatives. Plant extracts represent an interesting ingredient, mainly due to their natural origin and phytochemical properties, allowing for obtaining active materials to extend shelf-life and add value to the product.
Genetic Optimization Techniques for Sizing and Management of Modern Power Systems
Genetic Optimization Techniques for Sizing and Management of Modern Power Systems explores the design and management of energy systems using a genetic algorithm as the primary optimization technique. Coverage ranges across topics related to resource estimation and energy systems simulation. Chapters address the integration of distributed generation, the management of electric vehicle charging, and microgrid dimensioning for resilience enhancement with detailed discussion and solutions using parallel genetic algorithms. The work is suitable for researchers and practitioners working in power systems optimization requiring information for systems planning purposes, seeking knowledge on mathematical models available for simulation and assessment, and relevant applications in energy policy.
Prepper Emergency Preparedness Survival Checklist
Natural disasters demolish everything in their path, but your peace of mind and sense of safety don't have to be among them. Here's what you need to know... Do you live in an area that is often hit with some form of natural catastrophe? Maybe you've heard the horror stories of other people losing everything they own and you're scared it might happen to you? Or perhaps you're simply looking at the way the world works these days, and feel a burning desire to ensure your own safety, no matter what? We live in some very uncertain times and it's not a bad idea to be prepared for anything. Mother Nature often has a mind of her own and when she starts to move, there is often next to nothing that we humans can do about it. But you don't have to live at the mercy of your surroundings. Life doesn't have to be some kind of gamble where you never know the outcome until the dice have been rolled. You can prepare yourself and empower your whole family into successfully navigating whatever comes your way. From superstorms to global warming, financial crises and terrorist attacks -- there is no shortage of things that could go wrong. However, with a little bit of insight and some powerful tools and techniques you'll be able to protect your loved ones and safeguard all of your belongings for years to come. In the Prepper Emergency Preparedness & Survival Checklist you'll discover: ● Why having an emergency plan in place is so crucial and how it will help to keep your family safe● How to stockpile emergency supplies intelligently and why you shouldn't overdo it● How to store and conserve water so that you know you'll have enough to last you through the crisis● A powerful 3-step guide to ensuring financial preparedness, no matter what happens● A step-by-step guide to maximizing your storage space, so you and your family can have exactly what you need ready and available at all times● Why knowing the hazards of your home ahead of time could save a life and how to steer clear of these in case of an emergency● Everything you need to know for creating a successful evacuation plan, should the worst happen and you need to flee safely And much more! It doesn't seem like that big of a deal, until it happens. You might think this could never happen to you and that you and your daily life are safe, but that isn't necessarily true. It doesn't hurt to be prepared -- so what are you waiting for? If you're ready to make sure that any natural disaster won't leave you stuck and suffering, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Applications of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry
Professionals and students who come from disciplines other than chemistry need a concise yet reliable guide that explains key concepts in environmental chemistry, from the fundamental science to the necessary calculations for applying them. Updated and reorganized, Applications of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry: A Practical Guide, Third Edition provides the essential background for understanding and solving the most frequent environmental chemistry problems. Diverse and self-contained chapters offer a centralized and easily navigable framework for finding useful data tables that are ordinarily scattered throughout the literature. Worked examples provide step-by-step details for frequently used calculations, drawing on case histories from real-world environmental applications. Chapters also offer tools for calculating quick estimates of important quantities and practice problems that apply the principles to different conditions. This practical guide provides an ideal basis for self-study, as well as short courses involving the movement and fate of contaminants in the environment.In addition to extensive reorganization and updating, the Third Edition includes a new chapter, Nutrients and Odors: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sulfur, two new appendices, Solubility of Slightly Soluble Metal Salts and Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations Used in this Book, and new material and case studies on remediation, stormwater management, algae growth and treatment, odor control, and radioisotopes.
Design Guide for Concrete-Filled Double Skin Steel Tubular Structures
This is the first design guide, with calculation methods and guidance. They give high strength, ductility and durability, fire resistance and favourable constructability, and lighter weight, higher bending stiffness and better cyclic performance than conventional concrete-filled steel tubular structures.
Design Examples for High Strength Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns
This book is the companion volume to Design of High Strength Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns - A Eurocode 4 Approach. This book provides a large number of worked examples for the design of high strength steel reinforced concrete (SRC) columns. It is based on the Eurocode 4 approach, but goes beyond this to give much needed guidance on the narrower range of permitted concrete and steel material strengths in comparison to EC2 and EC3, and the better ductility and buckling resistance of SRC columns compared to steel or reinforced concrete. Special considerations are given to resistance calculations that maximize the full strength of the materials, with concrete cylinder strength up to 90 N/mm2, yield strength of structural steel up to 690 N/mm2 and yield strength of reinforcing steel up to 600 N/mm2 respectively. These examples build on the design principles set out in the companion volume, allowing the readers to practice and understand the EC4 methodology easily. Structural engineers and designers who are familiar with basic EC4 design should find these design examples particularly helpful, whilst engineering undergraduate and graduate students who are studying composite steel concrete design and construction should easily gain further understanding from working through the worked examples which are set out in a step-by-step clearly fashion.
Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures For Water Utilities
The value of this book to the reader as well as their agency is based on offering essential information to assist in their desire to provide: A mechanism to consistently train employees A tool to evaluate the effective of the field crews A means of establishing efficiencies in the operation of the systems A reliable process to enhance the efforts of work teams An approach to align work plans with regulatory requirements A proven system to aid in accomplishing the operational goals of the agency Also covered in this book are some of the challenges and difficulties associated with identifying critical Standard Operating Procedures, determining selected employees to participate in the process, as well as the importance of the timely delivery of these important processes.
Selected Papers from MEDPOWER 2018-the 11th Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion
This Special Issue presents extended versions of selected top papers of the Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion (MEDPOWER), held in Dubrovnik in 2018. The 11th Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion (MEDPOWER 2018) was held in Cavtat, Dubrobnik, Croatia, from 12 to 15 November 2018. The conference gathered more than 200 scientists, researchers, and experts from all around the world. A total of 147 oral presentations were held during the conference, with an additional 50 papers presented in special sessions. The top 10 papers have been selected for this Special Issue in Energies, covering a variety of topics from end-user challenges, distribution and transmission network operation and planning, to generation planning and modeling.
Automated Low-Altitude Air Delivery
This book investigates Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with a payload capacity of one metric ton for transportation. The authors provide a large variety of perspectives-from economics to technical realization. With the focus on such heavy-lift cargo UAS, the authors consider recently established methods for approval and certification, which they expect to be disruptive for unmanned aviation. In particular, the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) and its impact on the presented technological solutions and operational concepts are studied. Starting with the assumption of an operation over sparsely populated areas and below common air traffic, diverse measures to further reduce operational risks are proposed. Operational concepts derived from logistics use-cases set the context for an in-depth analysis including aircraft and system design, safe autonomy as well as airspace integration and datalinks. Results from simulations and technology demonstrations are presented as a proofof concept for solutions proposed in this book.
Fighting for Water
In the wake of the global financial crisis, water services have come under renewed neoliberal assault across Europe. At the same time, the struggle against water privatization has continued to pick up pace; from the re-municipalization of water in Grenoble in 2000, to the United Nations declaration of water as a human right in 2010. In Fighting for Water, Andreas Bieler draws on years of extensive fieldwork to dissect the underlying dynamics of the struggle for public water in Europe. By analysing the successful referendum against water privatization in Italy, the European Citizens' Initiative on 'Water and Sanitation are a Human Right', the struggles against water privatization in Greece and water charges in Ireland, Bieler shows why water has been a fruitful arena for resistance against neoliberal restructuring.
Static Analysis of Determinate and Indeterminate Structures
This book presents students with the key fundamental elements of structural analysis and covers as much material as is needed for a single-semester course, allowing for a full understanding of indeterminate structural analysis methods without being overwhelming. Authored by four full professors of engineering, this class-tested approach is more practical and focused than what's found in other existing structural analysis titles, and therefore more easily digestible and accessible. It also allows students to solve indeterminate structural analysis problems by utilizing different methods, enabling them to compare the merits of each, and providing a greater understanding of the subject material. Features: Includes practical examples to illustrate the concepts presented throughout the book Examines and compares different methods to solve indeterminate structural analysis problems Presents a focused treatment of the subject suitable as a primary text for coursework Static Analysis of Determinate and Indeterminate Structures is suitable for Civil Engineering students taking Structural Analysis courses.
Research and Technological Advances in Food Science
The reduction in nutritional quality of food due to microbial contamination is a problem faced by much of the developing world. To address contamination-related hunger and malnutrition, it is crucial to enforce quantitative and qualitative protection of agri-food commodities after harvesting, as well as to create low cost, rational strategies to protect post-harvest losses and nutritional properties of food products in a sustainable manner. Research and Technological Advances in Food Science provides readers with a systematic and in-depth understanding of basic and advanced concepts in food science and post-harvest technology, including the most up-to-date information about different natural food source sources (of microbial, plant, and animal origin) and their health benefits. It also highlights current research and technological advances in food science related to health, such as personalized food and nutrition, seafood nutraceuticals, meat processing and product development, microbial enzymes for the tenderization of meat, feruloylated oligosaccharides for human health, and the role of microbial antagonistic in post-harvest management of fruit. In addition, the book explores the role of modern tools and techniques such as instrumentation, nanotechnology, biotechnology, ultrasound in food processing and food-omics in food science. Research and Technological Advances in Food Science is an excellent resource for researchers, food scientists, biochemists, pharmacologists, nutritionists, policymakers, and students working in the food science domain.
Data Fusion and Data Mining for Power System Monitoring
This book provides a comprehensive treatment of advanced data fusion and data mining techniques for power system monitoring with focus on use of synchronized phasor networks. Relevant statistical data mining techniques are given, and efficient methods to cluster and visualize data collected from multiple sensors are discussed with examples.
Food Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
1. Introduction.- 2. Tools for the Study of Nanostructures.- 3. Development of Food Nanostructures by Electrospinning.- 4. Polysaccharide-Based Nanoparticles.- 5. Protein-Based Nanoparticles.- 6. Indentation Technique: Overview and Applications in Food Science.- 7. Lipid Matrices for Nanoencapsulation in Food: Liposomes and Lipid Nanoparticles.- 8. High Shear Methods to Produce Nano-Sized Food Related to Dispersed Systems.- 9. Hydrodynamic Characterization of the Formation of Alpha-Tocopherol Nanoemulsions in a Microfluidizer.- 10. Role of Surfactants and Their Applications in Structured Nanosized Systems.- 11. Food Nano and Micro Conjugated Systems: the Case of Albumin-Capsaicin.- 12. Polymer Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications.- 13. Nanobiosensors in Food Science and Technology.- 14. Carbon Nanotubes and Their Potential Applications in Developing Electrochemical Biosensors for Detection of Analytes in Food.- 15. Safety Studies of Metal Oxides Nanoparticles Used in the Food Industry.- 16. Multiscale and Nanostructural Approach to Fruits Stability.- 17. Modulating Oxidative Stress: a Nanotechnology Perspective for Cationic Peptides.
Reliability and Safety of Cable-Supported Bridges
Reliability and Safety of Cable-Supported Bridges provides a comprehensive application and guidelines for system reliability techniques in cable-supported bridges.
Space Capacity Building in the XXI Century
Innovation & Exploration.- Space for Global Health.- Climate Change and Resilient Societies.- Capacity Building for the XXI century.
Power Electronic System Design
Power Processing Circuits Design seamlessly infuses important mathematical models and approaches into the optimization of power processing circuits and linear systems. The work unites a constellation of challenging mathematical topics centered on differential equations, linear algebra and implicit functions, with multiple perspectives from electrical, mathematical and physical viewpoints, including power handling components, power filtering and power regulation. Power applications covered encompass first order RC and RL, second order RLC circuits with periodic drives, constant current source, close-loop feedback practices, control loop types, linear regulator, switch-mode regulator and rotation control.
Global Drinking Water Management and Conservation
This book discusses different drinking water treatment technologies and what contaminants each treatment method can remove, and at what costs. The production of drinking water requires adequate management. This book attempts to fill the existing knowlegde gap about (a) water treatment technologies and their costs, (b) risk assessment methods, (c) adverse health effects of chemical contaminants, (d) management protocols, and varying regulatory practices in different jurisdictions, and what successes are possible even with small financial outlays. Addressing water consulting engineers, politicians, water managers, ecosystem and environmental activists, and water policy researchers, and being clearly structured through a division in four parts, this book considers theoretical aspects, technologies, chemical contaminants and their possible elimination, and illustrates all aspects in selected international case studies.Source-water protection, water treatment technology, and the water distribution network are critically reviewed and discussed. The book suggests improvements for the management of risks and financial viability of the treatment infrastructure, as well as ways toward an optimal management of the distribution network through the risk-based management of all infrastructure assets.
Production and Commercialization of Insects as Food and Feed
​Forecasts point out an exponential growth in the global population, which raises concerns over the ability of the current agri-food production systems to meet food demand in the long term. Such a prospect has led international organizations and the scientific community to raise awareness about, and call for, the need to identify additional sources of food to feed the world. From this perspective, insects qualify as a suitable and more environmentally friendly alternative to meat and other foods that are sourced from animal proteins. However, uptake of the production and commercialization of insects as food has been facing regulatory hurdles, consumer skepticism and rejection in many markets. This is particularly true in the context of western societies in which insects do not always constitute part of the local traditional diets.Production and Commercialization of Insects as Food and Feed: identification of the Main Constraints in the European Union analyses and discusses the regulatory state-of-the-art for the production and commercialization of insects as food and feed in the European Union. The EU has been taking concrete legislative steps with a view to opening up its market for insect foods, although some key regulatory constraints still exist today which ultimately prevent the industry sector from growing, consolidating and thriving. The main regulatory constraints in the EU for insects as food include the fragmentation of the EU market as a result of the adoption of different policy solutions by EU Member States for novel foods and the lengthy and complex authorization procedures. Also, ad hoc safety and quality requirements tailored to the needs and specificities of the insect food sector are currently missing.This work constitutes the first comprehensive overview of the evolution and current state-of-the-art of the regulatory framework for insect foods in the EU, based on a multidisciplinary approach that combines science, policy and law. It proposes a legislative roadmap which the EU should follow in order to make its regulatory framework fit for insect foods in the long term by providing a detailed comparison between the current EU legal framework and other regulatory systems of western countries with a view to singling out the markets which are better equipped to address the production and the commercialization of insect foods. The text provides an updated overview of the overall market and of European consumers' perspectives on the use of insect foods. With the proper legislative steps and consolidation, the EU can be a global leader for insects as food and feed both as a market and as a standard-setting body.
Cognitive Radio
This book gathers together the latest research works focusing on the issues, challenges and solutions in the field of Cognitive Radio Networks, with various techniques. The chapters in this book will give solutions to the problems facing Industry 4.0 and will be an essential resource for the scholars in all areas of the field.
Renewable Energy Crash Course
This book is a concise reader-friendly introductory guide to understanding renewable energy technologies. By using simplified classroom-tested methods developed while teaching the subject to engineering students, the authors explain in simple language an otherwise complex subject in terms that enable readers to gain a rapid fundamental understanding of renewable energy, including basic principles, the different types, energy storage, grid integration, and economies. This powerful tutorial is a great resource for students, engineers, technicians, analysts, investors, and other busy professionals who need to quickly acquire a solid understanding of the science of renewable energy technology.
Practical Management for the Digital Age
The book places a clear emphasis of the impact of information technology on the business world, drawing on recent literature and examples. Similarly, it highlights how environmental aspects are interwoven with management decision making, addressing the second theme of great urgency in management.
CANARD--A REVOLUTION IN FLIGHT--Commemorative Edition
DISCOVER THE EXCITEMENT OF CANARDS! "Now, Andy Lennon has provided us with an excellent history of the canard and tandem-wing airplanes. We have, for the first time in a single source, descriptions and photos of the tail-first aircraft from the Wright Flyer to the Starship I. The text also details the specific flying qualities exhibited by many of the aircraft. To the aviation enthusiast and pilot, the book will provide interesting and sometimes fascinating accounts of how the various shapes handled in the air.... The designer will find the book useful in highlighting many of the problems inherent in tandem-wing design." -From the Foreword by Burt Rutan.IN THIS COMMEMORATIVE EDITION you'll learn how and why canards were developed, and how they evolved into some of the most beautiful aircraft in history. SOME OF THE ABSORBING TOPICS FEATURED INCLUDE: -The historical significance and design evolution of the canard concept. - Why properly designed canards won't stall or spin. - Basic canard aerodynamics, performance characteristics, and handling qualities. - Over 200 drawings, inboard profiles, cutaways, and photos. -A review of proposed homebuilt and general aviation designs. - The amazing maneuverability of canard jet fighters. SOME OF THE AIRCRAFT DESCRIBED INCLUDE... The Wright brothers' designs and how the canard saved them from serious accidents - The outstanding designs of Burt Rutan, originator of modern canards - The Quickie Series - The Dragonfly - The COZY - Ultralight Canards - Secret German Experimentals - The Russian Utka - Details are also presented for General Aviation canards, including: The Beech Starship I - The Avtek-400 - OMAC-1 - The Gates-Piaggio GP-180, and many other exciting canards from around the world. CANARD--A REVOLUTION IN FLIGHT gives you "the-story-behind-the-story" of this intriguing aspect of flight. Whether you're thinking of building your own airplane, or simply want to become more knowledgeable of the qualities of these unique aircraft, this book could prove to be quite helpful to you. Or if you simply want to learn about the engrossing historical technological development of canards, and the role they have played in aviation, this book is for you.
Serious Pressure
'Hook 'em Up, Get 'em High' is the rallying cry of the men and women of this elite organization tucked inside the world of high altitude reconnaissance. As untamed as the cheer may seem, there is a reverence to the role that this team has played in the strategic reconnaissance mission of the United States Air Force.Balanced between medical and operational expertise, the story of the Physiological Support Division emerges from the secretive black ops world of the U-2 and SR-71, and traces the steps that led to new pressure suit designs, more effective protection from the hazards of extreme altitudes, and a worldwide presence of life support and physiological support technicians under the banner most refer to as 'PSD'.This is the story of the unparalleled mission and people who 'Stand between Life and Death' for aircrew who fly to the edge of space. In Serious Pressure, the highly specialized work of preparing space suits and oxygen equipment intersects with the tales of travels to the far reaches of the globe, and the people who make the mission successful. The balance of technical descriptions are depicted through the perspective of a veteran of high altitude research and training. The story spotlights the steady parade of distinguished visitors and special projects that were invited to participate in high altitude flight; always with PSD as the first and last stop on their adventure.The breadth of experiences of the PSD team is revealed through tales of water survival, egress training, and operational test and evaluation. Over the span of 33-years, Andy 'Woody' Woodrow was a member of PSD at every level; from Airman to Commander. The insight shared is a portrait of one of most challenging organizations in the Air Force. Woven with education, experience, and mentoring by those who established standards for survival at the upper reaches of the stratosphere, this is a tale of leadership, science, and operational support to a national treasure. The story will reveal timeless lessons for those who enjoy aviation history, science, and technology all stitched together with human interest flair.
Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow
Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow describes a forward-looking innovative solution to tackling various environmental issues related to water including dwindling ground water supplies and land subsidence. The lack of far thinking and innovative methods regarding these issues is a worldwide problem. This title provides a detailed step-by-step account using scientific research, and engineering analysis to help any municipality deal with these issues. Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow is accessible and designed to reach a wide range of diverse professionals and students.
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Provides a broad and accessible introduction to the field of aerospace engineering, ideal for semester-long courses Aerospace engineering, the field of engineering focused on the development of aircraft and spacecraft, is taught at universities in both dedicated aerospace engineering programs as well as in wider mechanical engineering curriculums around the world-yet accessible introductory textbooks covering all essential areas of the subject are rare. Filling this significant gap in the market, Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight provides beginning students with a strong foundational knowledge of the key concepts they will further explore as they advance through their studies. Designed to align with the curriculum of a single-semester course, this comprehensive textbook offers a student-friendly presentation that combines the theoretical and practical aspects of aerospace engineering. Clear and concise chapters cover the laws of aerodynamics, pressure, and atmospheric modeling, aircraft configurations, the forces of flight, stability and control, rockets, propulsion, and more. Detailed illustrations, well-defined equations, end-of-chapter summaries, and ample review questions throughout the text ensure students understand the core topics of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, and aircraft performance. Drawn from the author's thirty years' experience teaching the subject to countless numbers of university students, this much-needed textbook: Explains basic vocabulary and fundamental aerodynamic concepts Describes aircraft configurations, low-speed aerofoils, high-lift devices, and rockets Covers essential topics including thrust, propulsion, performance, maneuvers, and stability and control Introduces each topic in a concise and straightforward manner as students are guided through progressively more advanced material Includes access to companion website containing a solutions manual and lecture slides for instructors Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Basic Principles of Flight is the perfect "one stop" textbook for instructors, undergraduates, and graduate students in Introduction to Aerospace Engineering or Introduction to Flight courses in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering programs.
Water Sustainability
Did you know?-In 1999, a fight between two villages over water from a spring, located near Ta'iz in Yemen, resulted in six deaths and left another sixty injured.-In January 2018, the mayor of Cape Town declared 22nd April 2018 as 'Day Zero', since there was no water supply in the city.-A newly constructed dam in Ethiopia could jeopardize the lives of millions of people in Egypt in future.Read on to know who intervened in the Yemenis village water crisis to avert a civil war? How the city of Cape Town could avoid the doomsday of zero water? Or why Egypt and the countries in the Middle East are importing maize and other cereals, and resorting to a Virtual Water Trade?Also read about water harvesting, ground water recharge, water demand management practices followed across the world.This book is strongly recommended for all wise scholars and professionals who value water.
Advanced Micro-Level Experimental Techniques for Food Drying and Processing Applications
This book details developments in advanced technology to explore micro-level structural changes during food processing. It is based on the authors' comprehensive knowledge and application of microimaging methods in thermal processing.
Systemic and Systematic Risk Management
This book is about applying systems thinking to turbocharge successful policy management. The book treats the policy process as a problem-solving process which begins with defining the problem, formulating a policy, implementing the policy, overcoming resistance to change, overcoming obstacles, and then verifying the policy has been successful.
Cyber-Physical Microgrids
This textbook provides students with an overview of cyber-physical microgrid networks and an in-depth introduction to photovoltaics, batteries, flywheel, supercapacitor, micro-turbines, wind generation, power-electronic interfaces, modeling and stability analysis of microgrids, and cyber-communication networks and security. The text helps upper-level undergraduate and graduate students gain a foundational understanding of microgrids and renewable energy, and offers an introduction to the frontier of theoretical research and practical applications of cyber-physical systems, paving the way to uncover and understand the operational mechanism of cyber-physical microgrids. The book includes examples and test systems throughout for problem-solving and will be an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in power engineering.
Environmental Offsets
We are currently facing significant challenges in environmental management that must be addressed to maintain the health of our planet and our population. While carbon offsetting in its various forms is widespread globally, few countries have fully legislated and put into operation other offset policies. This edited collection aims to fill the gap of knowledge on environmental offsets, from theory to practice. Environmental Offsets addresses four major forms of environmental offsets - biodiversity offsets, carbon offsets, offsetting the depletion of non-renewable resources and offsetting the destruction of built heritage. The authors discuss their research and provide case studies from around Australia and across the developing world. Using examples such as the Sydney Olympics, the Bakossi Forest Reserve in Cameroon and green roof gardens, this book highlights the strengths and weaknesses of environmental offsetting and illustrates how jobs can be created in the offsetting process. Environmental Offsets is both a historical source in our understanding of environmental offsetting and a guide to the way forward. It illustrates what works, what does not and what can be improved for the future. Features: An easy-to-read examination of the theory and practice of environmental offsetting.Includes case studies and lessons learnt from Australia and across the developing world.Illustrates the approach to estimating the amount of carbon dioxide offset.
Cold Inflow-Free Solar Chimney
IntroductionNatural Draft ChimneySolar ChimneySolar Chimney Design Cold Inflow-Free Solar ChimneyPassive Cooling and VentilationSolar Chimney Power GenerationPerformance Evaluation (Experimentally)Performance Evaluation (Numerically)Barrier AnalysisEconomic AnalysisConclusions
Design of Industrial Structures
This book bridges the gap between academic and professional field pertaining to design of industrial reinforced cement concrete and steel structures.
Methanol
This monograph focuses on methanol and its utilization in transportation sector, namely in spark ignition (SI) engines. The contents focus on methanol production and presents a variety of production technologies from different feedstocks. The potential of methanol utilization in transportation in SI engines is discussed, its challenges, limitations, aspects related to its utilization and current global use of methanol are also presented. The book also contains chapters related to pollutant formation and exhaust emissions from methanol fuelled SI engines, one chapter is focused specifically on formaldehyde emissions, which possesses one of the greatest challenges of methanol use in IC engines. Readers will learn about the production aspects of methanol, its potential as a sustainable fuel, its utilization in SI engine and the effect of methanol and its utilization techniques on engine performance, combustion, exhaust emissions, efficiency and other important parameters. This volume willbe a useful guide for professionals, post-graduate students involved in alternative fuels, spark ignition engines, and environmental research.
Essentials of Food Chemistry
Introduction.Water.- Proteins.- Carbohydrates.- Lipids.- Vitamins.- Minerals.- Enzyme.- Pigments.- Food Flavor Substances.- Food additives.- Harmful Constituents.
Integration of Renewable Energy Sources Into the Power Grid Through Powerfactory
This book evaluates a number of serious technical challenges related to the integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid using the DIgSILENT PowerFactory power system simulation software package. It provides a fresh perspective on analyzing power systems according to renewable energy sources and how they affect power system performance in various situations. The book examines load flow, short-circuit, RMS simulation, power quality, and system reliability in the presence of renewable energy sources, and presents readers with the tools needed for modeling, simulation, and analysis for network planning. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students working to solve power system problems in the presence of renewable energy sources in power system operations and utilities.
User Interface Requirements for Medical Devices
This book is a practical guide for individuals responsible for creating products that are safe, effective, usable, and satisfying in the hands of the intended users. The contents are intended to reduce the number of use errors involving medical devices that have led to injuries and deaths.
Water and Wastewater Pipeline Assessment Technologies
This book provides a thorough guide to the technical workings of some of the most popular water and wastewater assessment technologies available, including CCTV crawlers, acoustic listening devices, laser sensors, 360˚ video cameras, pipe penetrating radar, and more.
Fundamentals of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
Wastewater-based epidemiology is an emerging science that has proven to be a cost- and time-effective biomonitoring tool. This book provides a roadmap to detecting wastewater-borne pathogenic contaminants such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and others.
Women in Aerospace Materials
This book provides insight into research and development of key aerospace materials that have enabled some of the most exciting air and space technologies in recent years. The stories are shared with you by the women who experienced them, those engineers and scientists in the labs, on the shop floors, or on the design teams contributing to the realization of these technologies. Their work contributes to the world in the challenging and vital field of aerospace materials, and their stories seethe with a pride and a passion for the opportunity to make these important contributions. As an important part of the Women in Science and Engineering book series, the work highlights the contribution of women leaders in Aerospace Materials, inspiring women and men, girls and boys to enter and apply themselves to secure our future in an increasingly connected world.
Watershed Management and Applications of AI
Watershed Management and Applications of AI provides the necessary principles of hydrology to provide practical strategies useful for the planning, design, and management of watersheds.
Multiple Access Technologies for 5g
Starting with an overview of current research progresses on multiple access technology, the book then presents the theoretical fundamentals, technical principles, transmission scheme, key technologies and evaluation results of new multi-access technologies, especially focusing on its typical applications 5G communication systems. With extensive practical cases, it is an essential reference for researchers, engineers and graduate students.
