Fusion Energy - Introduction and Magnetic Confinement
Amidst the climate crisis and the urgent need to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, fusion power stands as a promising solution. "Fusion Energy: Introduction and Magnetic Confinement" serves as a comprehensive guide, exploring the fundamentals of fusion and a variety of magnetic confinement devices. Beyond the Tokamak, this book delves into other magnetic confinement systems such as stellarators, pinch devices, and alternative closed configurations. Each chapter provides a detailed examination of these devices, providing readers with a deep understanding of the working principles behind them. The book covers a wide spectrum of topics, including the fundamentals of controlled fusion, historical perspectives, and the principles of magnetic confinement. Whether you're a researcher, industry professional, or someone keen to explore the future of energy, this book is a valuable resource.About the Author: Subhaan Akhtar is deeply passionate about renewable energy, particularly in the realm of fusion energy. His focus is on understanding and addressing our energy needs sustainably, with the aim of contributing to a world where energy aligns seamlessly with the planet. In his latest book, "Fusion Energy: Introduction and Magnetic Confinement," he strives to distil insights from diverse sources, sharing valuable knowledge with a wide audience-from industry professionals to individuals concerned about the environment. Subhaan's goal is to bridge the gap between science and everyday awareness, specifically by consolidating and simplifying relevant fusion information across different reactor concepts, all in the hopes of contributing to our collective journey toward a more sustainable future.
Structural Design of Buildings
Structural Design of Buildings: Holistic Design is the essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The book forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and takes a project-oriented approach, covering key issues that design professionals face in the structural design process. It introduces the concepts and principles involved in holistic structural design considerations of a building, including multi-storey and tall buildings. Broken down into the key areas for understanding and undertaking structural design, and with a fully international approach, this book features coverage of Soil-structure interaction Tall buildings Movement and tolerances Modular construction Structural fire engineering design Structural robustness Materials science Seismic design for buildings The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the design of buildings from a structural perspective. It is a timely and essential read for consultants, designers, technicians and contractors tasked with a holistic approach to structural design.
Aircraft Autopilot
This book focuses on the design of aircraft autopilots using simple tools. It emphasizes the importance of having a model of the aircraft, linearizing it, and separating longitudinal and lateral motions. Given the rapid advancements in control systems, especially with AI, revisiting conventional methods is necessary for understanding new intelligent approaches.The chosen methods prioritize simplicity and are widely used in the field.The introductory chapter outlines a model for a fixed-wing aircraft.Chapter 2 proposes a classical lateral autopilot with three cascaded loops for heading hold.Chapters 3 and 4 cover two classical longitudinal autopilots for altitude hold.The last two chapters (5 and 6) design modal autopilots for altitude and heading hold using state feedback and dominant pole placement.Matlab is used to validate the results, demonstrating the effectiveness of these simple approaches.
Mathematical Analysis of Groundwater Flow Models
This book provides comprehensive analysis of a number of groundwater issues, ranging from flow to pollution problems.
LRFD Bridge Design
This book examines and explains material from the 9th edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, including deck and parapet design, load calculations, limit states and load combinations, concrete and steel I-girder design, bearing design, and more.
The Science of Wind Power
The Science of Wind Power is designed to provide a fundamental understanding for wind technicians and students alike, essentially examining how to harness the wind to produce energy for transmission and use, while keeping environmental impacts in mind.
Steam and Gas Turbines for Marine Propulsion
This book takes an operational approach to the turbine relative to its function as part of an overall power plant. It focuses on principles, essential applications, and performance rather than construction, hardware, and design variation.
Field Sampling Methods for Remedial Investigations
This long awaited third edition provides most current and most cost-effective environmental media characterization methods and approaches supporting all aspects of remediation activities.
Fundamentals of Microgrids
The Fundamentals of Microgrids: Development and Implementation provides an in-depth examination of microgrid energy sources, applications, technologies, and policies.
Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management
Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management provides practical information for constructing a roadmap for successful compliance with new and ever-changing regulatory frameworks, upgrading and maintenance, and general management of utilities operations.
Basic Tribology
Discover the fascinating world of tribology with Basic Tribology by Frank Penn. This comprehensive guide covers the fundamentals of friction, wear, lubrication, and more, providing valuable insights for engineers and researchers. From surface characteristics to advanced concepts and real-world applications, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science of interacting surfaces. Explore the history, principles, and future of tribology in this engaging and informative resource.
Environmental Treatment Technologies for Municipal, Industrial and Medical Wastes
Environmental Treatment Technologies for Municipal, Industrial and Medical Wastes will provide the reader with a simple and clear path to analyze the full range of options to manage/treat any solid, hazardous, or medical waste problems/issues at hand. This book aims to disseminate information on available remediation treatment technologies to developing and developed countries. It also includes adequate information on all available treatment technologies for different types and categories of waste (hazardous, non-hazardous municipal solid waste, and medical waste). The technologies are grouped into the following categories: Containment technology; Soil washing; Thermal treatment; Vapor extraction; Bioremediation including Phytoremediation; Plasma/Incineration; Other Physical/Chemical treatments. It enlightens the effect of emissions during remediation activities on climate change and suggests measures to identify and control such emissions. It also covers the application of remote sensing technologies with examples and the impending issues of proper disinfection and disposal of COVID-19 related waste pertaining to the current pandemic.It is intended for almost anyone -- ranging from college students and early career professionals interested in environmental pollution control, to graduate students, researchers and experienced professionals.This book will: cover several recent developments on various treatment technologies, including in situ applications and their emission/migration control methods including remote sensing technologies; deal with municipal solid waste, their treatment/disposal methods, recycling, and reuse in addition to the hazardous and medical waste management program; assist civil/environmental engineering students and local community organizations in evaluating the impact of an industry and its associated waste produced on-site; and cover how best to treat/manage the waste to arrive at a safe operation without impacting human health and the local environment.
Design Aids for Offshore Topside Platforms Under Special Loads
Design Aids for Offshore Topside Platforms Under Special Loads covers concepts such as basic design, special design, materials selection, and risk hazards are explained in the authors' straightforward classroom style, and are based on their rich experience in both academia and industry.
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.
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.
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.
Offshore Semi-Submersible Platform Engineering
Offshore Semi-Submersible Platform Engineering presents a primer on the analysis and design of semi-submersible platforms, in particular, while also covering general analysis and design guidelines of offshore compliant platforms. It introduces general structural designs and also examines the details of the various environmental impacts that act upon them, such as fatigue, fire, collisions, and water waves. Features Provides thorough coverage of the dynamic analysis and design of semi-submersible platforms Assists readers through detailed analysis methods using MATLAB(R) as well as other computer programs used to carry out structural analysis Explains impact loading and dynamic response through numerical analysis and examines the various factors that affect semi-submersibles Presented in a coursework teaching style, the content is explained in a step-by-step manner using color figures, photos, screen shots, and illustrations, thereby enabling students, researchers, and practicing engineers to carry out analysis with ease Offshore Semi-Submersible Platform Engineering serves as a practical guide for upper-level students and graduates of various engineering disciplines, for example, naval architecture, and structural, mechanical, pipeline, and offshore engineering. Further, it can also be used as a reference for practicing professionals, as the book covers a broad range of scholarships and applications.
Nonskid Basics
Nonskid coatings are a complex coating system containing aggregates, which help provide a slip--resistant deck on walk areas or vehicle traffic areas, and most importantly-on aviation decks. This nonskid coating is a major safety feature onboard U.S. Navy vessels. The most common coating removal process 25-30 years ago was through centrifugal blasting (walk-behind blasting) meeting the requirement of SSPC-SP-10(6,7), which created debris and dust contamination. Throughout the years there have been many technical advances in the removal process, which have helped both with environmental concerns and most importantly by reducing the amount of exposure to the personnel. This process is accomplished through the use of ultra-high pressure water jetting with pressures ranging from 35,000-50,000 psi, Nonskid coatings are normally applied on decks. The equipment used are walk-behind portable centrifugal blasters. Abrasive blasting is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material against a surface. The objective is to make a roughened surface for the anticorrosive barrier coat (primer) to adhere to the surface being coated; a process known as "mechanical adhesion". This roughened surface can be identified as an "anchor tooth" or "profile" rendering a peak-to-valley surface.Features covered in the book include: The use of nonskid coatings in military application.Understanding surface prep requirements for nonskid systems.Blast media selection for non-skid systems on naval ships, comprised of different alloys.Anti corrosion epoxy primers and compounds used in nonskid systems.Nonskid system types and compositions and their use for different locations on naval vessels.This book is comprised of 30 years of lessons learned on nonskid systems applied on naval ships and is structured to save contractors time and money. It gives the contractor or naval agencies around the world a cost-effective way to apply nonskid systems and includes different classes and sizes of naval ship decks. This will aid contractors in quoting work for the navy.
Technical Challenges of the Battery Electric Vehicle Transition
This practical guide identifies the technical challenges of transitioning to battery electric vehicles in Australia, reviews the impacts of life cycle emissions on passenger transport systems, and presents government, institutional and personal requirements for reducing passenger vehicle mode share.Accommodating renewable energy sources to achieve emission reductions following a 1.5簞C pathway laid out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will require a significant reduction in transport energy demand. This book guides the reader through multiple necessary approaches, including demand reduction, significant holistic efficiency increases, and technology adoption that progresses beyond physical transport options. The scope is for the medium to long-term, addressing the complex challenges of battery electric vehicle sales regulation and disposal to 2050. Successful examples and policies from around the world are reviewed to showcase necessary societal changes to support a transition to sustainable transport in cities. The book provides readers with a fundamental technical understanding of passenger transport energy demand and necessary emissions reduction solutions. Applying this knowledge is fundamental in decision-making for sustainable transport solutions.This accessible and practical shortform book provides information necessary for policy-makers, transport industry professionals, and interested sustainability researchers. Although the discussion and focus are on Australian cities, the cases described, policies analyzed, and recommendations made are applicable to any developed city worldwide.
Batch Adsorption Process of Metals and Anions for Remediation of Contaminated Water
Adsorption is one of the method that is in use for remediation of contaminated water. In addition, anions like nitrate, perchlorate and sulphate as water contaminants are considered. This unique volume fills a niche in the area of water treatment.
Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods
This book examines the conservation of water in urban and industrial settings by utilizing effective and inexpensive ways to minimize water consumption and thereby maintain abundant water resources.
Structural Design of Buildings
Structural Design of Buildings: Elemental Design is the essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The book forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and focuses on the introduction of building elements and materials. It also introduces retrofitting and materials for thermal upgrade of existing buildings. Broken down into the key areas for understanding and undertaking structural design, and with a fully international approach, this book features coverage of concrete steel timber masonry aluminium glass thermal upgrading and life cycle impacts The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the design of buildings from a structural perspective. It is a timely and essential read for consultants, designers, technicians and contractors tasked with a holistic approach to structural design.
Structural Design of Buildings
Structural Design of Buildings: Fundamentals in Design, Management and Sustainability is the essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The book forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and takes a project-oriented approach, covering key issues that design professionals face at the outset of a project such as structural design processes, managing risk, loadings, sustainability, and computational design. Broken down into the key areas for understanding and undertaking structural design and with a fully international approach, this book features coverage of design considerations sustainability in the built environment BIM Risk management different types of loadings finite element computational design materials science concrete technology. The book contains information on collaboration with other professionals, design objectives, leadership in design, use of software and a sustainable approach to design. It is a timely and essential read for consultants, designers, technicians and contractors tasked with structural design of buildings.
Differential Antennas
A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of differential antennas The first antennas ever created were differential antennas, in the dipole and loop constructions, before the subsequent creation of the single-ended or monopole antenna. Dozens of basic antenna configurations have been invented since then, the majority of them differential. The theory and design of differential antennas therefore has an impact on a huge range of fields which make use of electromagnetic waves. Differential Antennas contains a thorough, comprehensive overview of these antennas, their theory, and their practical applications. It details the relationship between differential and single-ended antennas, which may act as tools for determining the properties of one when the other is known. This book offers an analysis of the role differential antennas play in wireless communication and sensing. Overall, it stands as an essential contribution to a key area of communications technology. Differential Antennas readers will also find: Chapters covering topics including microstrip antennas, shorted patch antennas, grid array antennas, and other designs Tables and figures illustrating key data, antenna structures, and more Instructions for measuring differential antennas for characterization and specification purposes Differential Antennas is ideal for senior and graduate level students, researchers, and radio frequency engineers.
Development and Application of Biomedical Titanium Alloys
Titanium and its alloys have been widely used as biomedical implant materials due to their low density, good mechanical properties, superior corrosion resistance and biocompatibility when compared with other metallic biomaterials such as Co-Cr alloys and stainless steels. Recently, β-type titanium alloys have been increasingly considered as excellent implant materials because of the remarkable combination of high strength-to-weight ratio, good fatigue resistance, relatively low Young's modulus, good biocompatibility and high corrosion resistance relative to conventional titanium biomaterials. This book covers recent information about biomedical titanium alloy development and 3D printing. Chapters describe the processing, microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion properties in detail. Information about the surface modification of titanium alloys for biomedical applications, and manufacturing of titanium alloys by new technologies (such as selective laser melting and electron beam melting), is also presented. Readers will learn about the various types of biomedical titanium alloys, their advantages and disadvantages, their fabrication methods and medical applications.This book is a useful handbook for biomedical engineers, metallurgists and biotechnicians seeking information about titanium-based alloys for biomaterials research and development.
The Incredible World of Aviation
Calling All Plane Crazy Kids and Teens...Take-off on an exciting flight with the second edition of The Incredible World of Aviation: An Introduction. This pictorially oriented book is for kids and teens who are developing a passion for these amazing flying machines. By popular request, this new edition includes key specifications for each of the over 80 aircraft shown in colour photos throughout the book. Authored by an aeronautical engineer, commercial pilot, and owner of an aerobatic aircraft, the book strikes an excellent balance between technical depth and reader accessibility. Explore the history of flight, learn about various aircraft parts, discover different types of military and civilian aircraft, become acquainted with famous pilots, and read about some exciting real-life heart-pounding events. In addition, technical terms are highlighted for easy reference to more detailed explanations in chapter glossaries. Whether a reader is new to the subject or seeking more knowledge, this book is flexible to their level of interest. It is an ideal resource for those seeking an introduction to aviation on their terms. So let The Incredible World of Aviation boost a budding aviator's lifelong fascination with flight!
Self-Organizing Dynamic Agents for the Operation of Decentralized Smart Grids
Integrating intermittent distributed generation, distributed storage systems, electric vehicles, and flexible loads will present security, stability, and power quality challenges in future smart grids. The amount of data to be processed to face these issues can overwhelm grid operation tools and conventional IT-based applications, limiting situational awareness and decision support. Decentralized and self-organizing technologies can help with that problem. In a self-organizing system, information processing is based on local interactions of its elementary parts (dynamic agents), enabling the cooperative solution of complex decision-making problems by only requiring local information exchange without needing a fusion center for data collection and processing. Self-Organizing Dynamic Agents for the Operation of Decentralized Smart Grids describes the technology of cooperative sensor networks for smart grid computing, which allows for solving the fundamental power system operation problems by enabling the cooperation of dynamic agents. The resulting computing architecture is highly scalable, flexible, robust against perturbation, and able to self-repair. Chapters cover the needs and challenges in smart grids, cooperative and self-organizing sensor networks, self-organizing wide area measurement systems, decentralized voltage regulation and economic dispatch of distributed generators, grid monitoring estimation and control, and dynamic thermal rating assessment of overhead lines. Written with graduate students, researchers, and power system engineers in mind, this book offers a concise but thorough overview of the role of decentralized and self-organizing sensors in smart grids.
Environmental Applications of Magnetic Nanomaterials Under the Influence of Magnetic Fields
Energy Systems Optimization Considering the Uncertainty of Future Developments
HVAC Fundamentals
This new edition has been revised and expanded with new drawings to give the reader a complete picture of HVAC and heat pump systems.
Power Beaming
Power beaming is the ability to move energy without moving or employing mass between an energy input and energy output. It is an emerging technology that could reshape how we generate and distribute energy and how our devices and autonomous systems are powered.This comprehensive compendium provides the foundation needed for researchers, technology developers, and end users to understand the promise and challenges for power beaming. By establishing a common nomenclature and conceptual approach to the analysis and assessment of power beaming systems, this unique reference text provides a true status of advancements in the field, and lays the groundwork for fruitful future research and applications.
Ground Control
In the 1960s and '70s, America spent $24 billion (around $150 billion in today's dollars) to land humans on the moon and "win" the space race. And while humans took their first steps on an extraterrestrial landscape, protesters at Cape Canaveral asked: Why waste money on space when there are so many issues here on Earth? More than 50 years later, an oligopoly of commercial space companies--SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic--has begun sending civilians into space. These civilians are the first generation of what will undoubtedly be an extensive family of space tourists. Commercial space companies aim to expand access to space, find new sources of energy, mine outer space resources, and conquer extraterrestrial lands. But their goals remain that of a capitalist and imperialist class, intent on new frontier profiteering. Savannah Mandel uses cultural anthropology to trace the trajectory of the space industry as it faces the social, political, and economic repercussions of commercial space ventures head-on. In doing so, Mandel holds the space industry accountable for its actions by asking the same questions that some thought leaders asked in the 1960s: Should we go? Is it worth it to send humans to space? What cultural outcomes will result from continued human space exploration and the colonization of other worlds? And last, what can we learn about our present selves by studying our most extreme visions of the future
Renewable Energy - You Can Make A Difference Too!
In the face of climate change and the urgent need to transition towards sustainable practices, the r繫le of renewable energy has never been more critical. The good news is, you have the power to be a part of this transformative journey. Welcome to "Renewable Energy - You Can Make a Difference Too!" - a guide designed to empower you with practical knowledge and actionable steps towards a greener, more sustainable future. Within these pages, we'll explore the diverse world of renewable energy sources, from solar and wind power to hydropower and geothermal energy. We'll unravel the benefits they offer, not only for our environment but also for your household or business. You'll learn how embracing renewable energy can lead to reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a lowered carbon footprint. But it doesn't stop there. We'll delve into the practical steps you can take to integrate renewable energy solutions into your daily life. Whether you're a homeowner, a business owner, or simply someone passionate about the planet, this booklet will provide you with clear, actionable advice on how to make sustainable choices that align with your goals and values. The journey towards a greener future begins with you. Together, we can harness the power of renewable energy to create a cleaner, more sustainable world for generations to come. So, let's embark on this empowering journey, and discover how you too can make a significant difference through renewable energy!
Green Mobility and the Environment
Embark on a transformative journey with Professor Felice E. Corcione's groundbreaking book, where environmental consciousness meets cutting-edge technology in mobility. Delving deep into the intricate relationship between mobility and the environment, Corcione offers insightful analyses of pollutants and lays the groundwork for sustainable practices.At the heart of Corcione's narrative lies the transformative potential of hydrogen, drawing inspiration from celestial phenomena and scientific innovation. With a focus on hydrogen's energy density and versatile applications in fuel cells, Corcione presents innovative solutions for sustainable transportation without compromising performance.Join Corcione and colleagues as they discuss pressing environmental challenges and chart a course towards a greener future. This book is more than just a read-it's a call to action to embrace "green mobility" and contribute to a sustainable future. Join the expedition towards zero-emission transportation and environmental stewardship."This work is designed to outline a proposal for the rebirth of the planet in the name of renewable energy and a circular economy model affecting every economic sector-from agriculture and manufacturing to transportation."Prisco PiscitelliEpidemiologist, Vice-president of the ItalianSociety of Environmental Medicine
Anticancer Spices
This edited collection summarizes diverse types of anticancer activities of compounds derived from some well-known spices, describing the anticancer mechanisms behind their action and highlighting molecular targets and cellular signaling pathways.
Aerospace Science and Engineering
The Aerospace PhD Days are organized by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics, AIDAA, and are open to PhD students working on Aerospace Science and Engineering topics. The 2024 proceedings edition has 42 presentations, with authors from more than ten institutions, including delegates from China, Germany, Lithuania, and Switzerland. Many aerospace disciplines and topics were covered, such as fluid dynamics, structures, stratospheric balloons, maintenance and operations, UAV, dynamics and control, space systems, sustainability of aeronautics and space, aeroelasticity, multiphysics, space debris, aeroacoustics, navigation and traffic management, additive manufacturing, and human-machine interaction.
Colorimetric Sensors
Colorimetric Sensors: Techniques to Measure Food Safety and Quality explores the latest advancements in colorimetric sensors/indicators and their applications. It consolidates state-of-the-art developments and current approaches in the fabrication of colorimetric sensors/indicators for cutting-edge applications. This book documents the principles of colorimetric sensors, sensor fabrication and characterization, sensitivity and detection limits of colorimetric sensors based on natural pigments, synthetic dyes, and nanotechnologies, as well as safety, quality controls, and regulatory aspects, followed by an assessment of their safety and quality. In addition, global trends in the application of colorimetric sensors in monitoring food freshness, challenges, marketing, and potential future development applications are addressed in detail. How the applications of colorimetric sensors/indicators in the analysis of cereal and cereal-based products, meat and meat products, liquid and semiliquid foods, food authentication, food toxicants, and pathogens, among others, is also discussed. This book can be used as a textbook for graduate students, a reference book for medical biologists, nanobiotechnologists, nanoengineers, agricultural scientists, and general biologists, and an inspiration for industrialists and policymakers studying smart nanomaterials. Graduate students and food scientists of all levels will also benefit.
M22 Sizing Water Service Lines and Meters, Fourth Edition
The fourth edition incorporates findings and data from the 2020 WRF project 4689 study; the 2016 "Residential End Uses of Water, Version 2" study (WRF project 4309B; DeOreo et al. 2016); and other studies including similar high-resolution demand profiling approaches. The "Residential End Uses of Water, Version 2" study provides an updated and expanded assessment of water use in single-family households across North America and presents detailed information and data about how water use has changed since WRF's oft-cited 1999 "Residential End Uses of Water" was published (Mayer et al. 1999). These results and data as well as other entities advancing the knowledge of domestic water usage were used to develop a new methodology and calculator for sizing water meters for single-family and small to mid-sized multifamily buildings. Every chapter in the manual has been updated to include the latest information and guidance, and Chapter 4 has been significantly expanded from earlier editions. Need it now? Learn about AWWA's digital downloads.
Introduction to Solar and Inverter System
THIS BOOK IS A TRAINING MANUAL FOR INSTALLERS AND OPERATORS OF SOLAR AND INVERTER SYSTEM, IT CONTAINS THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO INSTALL, CARRY OUT MAINTAINANCE AND TROUBLESHOOT A SOLAR AND INVERTER SYSTEM FOR BEGINNERS. THIS BOOK CONTAINS; - HISTORY OF SOLAR AND INVERTER SYSTEM - ADVANTAGES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - DISADVANTAGES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - COMPONENTS OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - SOLAR RADIATION - THE SOLAR GEOMETRY - TYPES OF SOLAR RADIATION - PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - COMPONENTS OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - TYPES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM OR SOLAR PANEL - SOLAR PANEL WIRING - PARAMETERS OF A SOLAR PANEL - LOAD RESISTANCE - EFFECT OF SOLAR LUMINANCE OR INTENSITY - CELL TEMPERATURE - SHADING - DIODES - BLOCKING DIODES - BYPASS DIODES - WORKING PRINCIPLE OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY - TYPES OF BATTERIES AND THEIR OPERATION - DAYS OF AUTONOMY - BATTERY CAPACITY - THE RATE AND DEPTH OF DISCHARGE - BATTERY SAFETY - .BATTERY WIRING CONFIGURATION - CHARGE CONTROLLER - TYPES OF SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER - CONTROLLER FEATURES - TROUBLE SHOOTING A CHARGE CONTROLLER - TIPS ON CHARGE CONTROLLERS - INVERTER - CLASSIFICATION OF AN INVERTER - INVERTER FEATURES - SPECIFYING AN INVERTER - SIZING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - FACTOR OF DESIGN - ELECTRIC LOAD ESTIMATION - BATTERY SIZING - SIZING YOUR SOLAR PANEL - CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS - PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM APPLICATION - SOLAR PANEL AND BATTERY MAINTENANCE - TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVERTER FOR MORE INFORMATION KINDLY CALL OR SEND A WHAT'SAPP MESSAGE TO +2348185173035, +2347010982891
Sky Bound
Soar Beyond Limits: Your Ultimate Guide to DronesImagine controlling the skies - a world where your drone gracefully dances above treetops and captures breathtaking landscapes. Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey that melds cutting-edge technology with endless creative possibilities? Sky Bound: The Ultimate Drone Guide is your essential companion on this adventure, designed to cater to everyone from casual enthusiasts to budding professionals.Feeling intimidated by the complex world of drones? Fear not. Chapter by chapter, we demystify the intricacies of everything from basic drone types and components to advanced flying techniques. You'll start with selecting your first drone and mastering basic controls, swiftly moving to more exhilarating topics like aerial maneuvers and professional videography.With this guide in hand, you'll no longer feel confined to the basics. Discover advanced sections that delve into FPV flying, commercial applications, and the art of drone maintenance. Whether it's capturing stunning photographs or navigating intricate aerial paths, each page is crafted to elevate your skills and confidence. Safety is paramount, and our comprehensive pre-flight checklists and emergency procedures ensure you sail through challenges unscathed.Does the legal landscape appear murky? Our dedicated chapters on FAA regulations, registration, and insurance offer a clear path through the bureaucratic maze. Imagine the doors that will open when you understand all the potential applications of drones-from real estate to agriculture, and even drone racing!But the journey doesn't stop there. This guide not only educates but also connects you with thriving drone communities, enhancing both your knowledge and your network. Dive into emerging technologies, partake in drone events, and continually elevate your craft. Your skies await-let "Sky Bound: The Ultimate Drone Guide" be your co-pilot.
Wind Turbine Icing - Recent Advances in Icing Characteristics and Protection Technology
This book includes six chapters on wind turbine icing. For wind turbines operating in cold regions, icing often occurs on blade surfaces in winter. This ice accretion can change the aerodynamic shape of the blade airfoil, causing performance degradation and loss of power generation, even leading to operational accidents. This book focuses on the recent research progress on wind turbine icing. Chapters address such topics as the effect of icing conditions on the icing distribution characteristics of a blade airfoil for vertical-axis wind turbines, power loss estimation in wind turbines due to icing, wind turbine icing prediction methods, especially those using machine learning, the icing process of a single water droplet on a cold aluminum plate surface, the main theories of the icing adhesive mechanism, and theoretical and experimental studies on the ultrasonic de-icing method for wind turbine blades. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and engineers engaged in wind turbine icing and anti-icing research.
Advances in Structural Integrity and Failure
The purpose of this book is to expand the knowledge and skills of civil and structural engineers and researchers and help them better understand, design, and analyze civil engineering applications. This book examines advancements in structural integrity and failure and underground construction. It offers profound insights into the mechanisms that can lead to the integrity or failure of structures and result in safe underground construction. It provides details on the fundamental principles, theories, behavior, and performance of different structural elements and underground construction. The book delves into the mechanics, design, and construction of reinforced concrete structures. It explores the design principles applied to reinforced concrete structures and considers critical structural elements like beams, slabs, columns, and foundations. It also demonstrates various advances in reinforced concrete technology, including high-performance concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, self-compacting concrete, and the use of nanomaterials. It describes methods for the analysis and evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, non-destructive testing methods, structural health monitoring, finite element analysis, and causes of failure. In addition, the book proposes a design model for determining the flexural bearing capacity of reinforced concrete beams having reinforcement steel with reduced modulus of elasticity. Moreover, the book investigates the effects of loading rates on the mechanical properties of structural steel. It also evaluates the formation of welding defects in the process of connecting steel structures, which is inevitable, from the aspect of failure mechanics. In addition, it utilizes an equivalent shell-wire model to propose a simple accurate technique for nonlinear assessment of reinforced concrete shear walls with less computational cost. The book introduces tunnel design theory and method, support structure systems, construction technology, and equipment under complex geological conditions. Furthermore, it highlights procedures to design efficient dewatering systems considering the working conditions, stability, and impacts generated in the vicinity of construction, and to examine the state of retaining walls by using hydrogeological tools. Finally, it outlines the online monitoring and intelligent diagnosis mechanism of key equipment in the subway ventilation system.
Biomechanical Insights into Osteoporosis
Dive into the intricate realm of osteoporosis through the lens of biomechanics with Biomechanical Insights into Osteoporosis. This pioneering volume offers a comprehensive exploration of this debilitating condition, providing an in-depth understanding of its biomechanical foundations and implications. Osteoporosis, characterized by reduced bone mineral density and heightened susceptibility to fractures, stands as a global health challenge. This book brings together leading experts in the field, who rigorously analyze the multifaceted aspects of osteoporosis, offering invaluable knowledge for researchers, clinicians, and students alike. Key Highlights: -Biomechanical Foundations: Gain profound insights into the biomechanical basis of bone fractures and fracture osteosynthesis in small animals. Explore the fundamental principles that shape our understanding of osteoporotic biomechanics. -Non-Glucocorticoid Drug-Induced Osteoporosis: Investigate the mechanisms, risk factors, and therapeutic approaches for osteoporosis induced by medications other than glucocorticoids. -Vascular Remodeling and Bone Destruction: Discover the common pathogenetic links between vascular remodeling and bone tissue destruction in postmenopausal women with arterial hypertension. This holistic perspective illuminates bone health dynamics. -Genetic Targets and Future Directions: Explore promising genetic targets that have the potential to revolutionize osteoporosis treatment. Get a glimpse into the future of research and treatment strategies. -Biomarkers and Metabolism: Delve into the latest research progress surrounding bone mineral density and bone metabolism biomarkers, offering valuable insights into diagnostics and monitoring. -Impact of Diseases and Medical Treatments: Understand the intricate interplay between diseases and medical treatments on bone mineral density. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how various factors influence skeletal health. This book represents a significant milestone in deciphering the complexities of osteoporosis from a biomechanical perspective. Join us in this scientific journey to explore the fascinating facets of osteoporosis. Biomechanical Insights into Osteoporosis is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this critical health issue and the biomechanical aspects that underlie it.
Recent Advances for Coal Energy in the 21st Century
With worsening climate change worldwide, the use of coal energy must be reevaluated. Lessons from highly optimized experiences in developed countries, along with innovative statistical tools, are ready to be employed in the coal energy field. Leveraging these resources can enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and promote sustainable practices in coal utilization. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the coal energy industry in the 21st century. It includes six chapters organized into three sections on the past and future of coal energy, application of statistical tools, and application technologies. Chapters address such topics as the pros and cons of coal energy, current clean coal technologies, the application of statistical tools to improve productivity and effectiveness in the coal energy industry, utilization of waste coal fly ash, and more.
Desalination - Ecological Consequences
This book explores the features of existing desalination processes along with technological developments influencing the next generation of desalination systems. It discusses solar distillation, solar absorbing materials, and other related desalination processes.
