Distribution System Modeling and Analysis with MATLAB(R) and WindMil(R)
Comprehensive Analysis and Computing of Real-World Medical Images
Breaking Titanic
This is the first comprehensive study into the problem of the break-up of RMS Titanic's hull, something only recognized as having happened after 1985 when the wreck was positively identified, more than 73 years since the loss of the vessel. Expert author Eugene Nesmeyanov presents a generalized analysis of the currently available data, using both historical data (eyewitness accounts of passengers and crew members from lifeboats as well as from the surface of the water) and underwater archaeology data (photos and video filming of parts of the ship's hull along with mapped debris fields), as well as data obtained using computer simulations. The book includes a critical analysis of the most significant theories and models of the break-up, those put forward by experts and amateurs from 1985 to the present day, and known about from the movies, documentaries, papers and publications, and finishing with the author's own conclusions.
Waste Management for a Sustainable Future - Technologies, Strategies and Global Perspectives
Alternative Fuels for Environmentally-Friendly Ships
This book reports on current shipping and shipbuilding industries' efforts for decarbonization. It demonstrates what regulations have been made for large ships on international voyages and points to what is to change in the future. The book also quantitatively reviews the current challenges of alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and e-fuels, considering economics, safety, and greenhouse gas emissions assessments.
Power Semiconductor Technology in Pulsed Power Applications
Food Chemistry in Small Bites
Food Chemistry in Small Bites takes readers on an up-close scientific journey through the transformation of food when meals are prepared. Organized in bite-size, digestible units, this innovative text introduces students to food's molecular makeup as well as the perception of food by the five senses. Using familiar foods as examples, it explores what happens to ingredients when heated, cooled, or treated and also considers what happens when materials that don't naturally mix are forced to do so. With informative, full-color renderings and a hands-on lab section, the book encourages students to think like scientists while preparing delicious dishes. Readers will formulate hypotheses as to why certain foods taste hot despite being at room temperature, why milk separates into curds and whey when lemon is added, and other ordinary but chemically complex phenomena. This book also importantly challenges readers to think critically about the future of food in the face of a warming planet.
Advances in Plant Biotechnology
The goal of Advances in Plant Biotechnology is to integrate the most recent knowledge on tissue culture, secondary metabolites production under controlled conditions, scaling up to produce them at bioreactor level, and their industrial applications. The biosynthetic pathways and the factors that affect them and the accumulation of metabolites, including metabolomics in medicinal plants, are key components as well. Several extraction and encapsulation technological procedures are reviewed. The structure and function of metabolites from selected commercial crops are reported in detail. Finally, items of paramount importance, such as bioavailability and stability of metabolites in pharma and food products are deeply analyzed.Key Features: Strategies for obtaining selected metabolites through in vitro culture Application of biotechnological and bioengineering principles to the management of plant metabolites Description of the encapsulation of selected metabolites Bioavailability and stability of metabolites in pharma, food, and industrial sectors This book is mainly addressed to research scientists, technical staff, and private and public organizations involved in plant biotechnology and in its processing industries. Last, but not least, students at all levels and postdoctoral researchers have received special attention from all editors and authors in this publication.
Unconventional Performance Oriented Power Transformers Design Methodologies
This book aims to offer practical and efficient methodologies to identify the main power transformer leading design variables that guarantee meeting a set of required performance specifications. Target audience are senior electrical power engineering students as well as design office engineers working in power transformers manufacturing plants.
New Food Product Development
With a new subtitle to reflect its global perspective and a new author, this book continues the mission of earlier editions to describe stages of food development in detail, beginning with sources of ideas and moving through development, final screening, and introduction into the marketplace. Every chapter contains one or more case studies. New chapters address the tools available for food industry and manufacturers to select, sharpen, fine tune and support new food products launches. More attention is given to the influence of global concerns about the deteriorating environment, and here particularly, the role and responsibility of the food industry and those working on new food products.Key Features- Adds the perspective from single product or product range development to the overall portfolio management- Explains strategies for successful management of unpredictable, uncertain, and complex conditions in new food product development- Chapters contain one or more case studies to add pedagogy for students and practical applications for professionals- More focus is given to the role and responsibilities of R&D in innovation management- Two chapters are used to predict the future direction for NFPD
Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems: Challenges and Solutions, 2 Volume Set
American Merchant Ships and Sailors
Embark on a Voyage Through Time with ""American Merchant Ships and Sailors"" Set sail on a captivating journey through the golden age of American maritime history with Willis J. Abbot's timeless classic, ""American Merchant Ships and Sailors."" This meticulously detailed narrative unveils the daring adventures, innovative shipbuilding, and indomitable spirit of the sailors who navigated the high seas, shaping the destiny of a burgeoning nation. Out of print for decades, this treasured work has been lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, offering both the current and future generations a chance to explore the rich legacy of America's nautical heritage. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a maritime aficionado, or a collector of rare editions, this book is a must-have addition to your library. Dive into the tales of bravery and innovation that defined an era, and let the waves of history carry you to distant shores. This is not just a book-it's a collector's edition, a gateway to the past, and a tribute to the enduring legacy of American merchant mariners. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history.
Ancient and Modern Ships, Part 1
Embark on a captivating voyage through time with "Ancient and Modern Ships, Part 1: Wooden Sailing Ships" by Sir George Charles Vincent Holmes. This timeless classic, now republished by Alpha Editions after being out of print for decades, offers an unparalleled exploration of the evolution of wooden sailing vessels. From the majestic galleons that once ruled the seas to the intricate craftsmanship of ancient shipbuilders, Holmes' meticulous research and engaging narrative bring maritime history to life. This collector's edition is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and maritime aficionados alike, providing a window into the ingenuity and adventure of seafaring eras long past. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a curious landlubber, this book promises to enrich your understanding of the ships that shaped our world. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of nautical heritage, lovingly restored for the current and future generations. Dive into the pages of history and set sail on an unforgettable journey!
Handbook on Food Packaging
"A Handbook on Food Packaging" deals with the basic ideas of packaging materials used, different methods of packaging and the technologies used in determining the quality and requirement of packaging materials. This is a compilation of information gathered from existing publications, books and latest informations from the net. The book starts with history, classification of materials and then introducing the package requirements for each class of food products. This book comprises of seven chapters starting with a brief introduction and history, followed with classification of materials, brief description on the characteristics of each material; their application and then moving to the package requirements of various food products and finally about the laws and regulations on food packaging. This is a brief and valid handbook highly suitable for the students, faculty and research workers engaged in the field of Food Processing, Food Science and Technology, Horticulture, Dairy Science, Agricultural Engineering and related fields as a ready reckoner for the reference on Food Packaging.
Noninvasive Therapeutic Technologies
This open access book unveils groundbreaking advancements in non-invasive therapeutic technologies, focusing on the integration of digital twins and artificial intelligence to enhance circulatory health. At the heart of this book is the exploration of innovative solutions that promise to revolutionize medical practices and patient care. The chapters delve into critical topics such as ultrasonic and vibrational blood flow activation, acoustic activation of human circulatory parameters, and acoustofluidic separation of bioparticles. Readers will discover how low-frequency ultrasound can safely dissociate erythrocytes from aggregates, reduce blood pressure and improve blood gas metabolism within minutes, and manage pulmonary hypertension without medication. The book also highlights the development of smart devices like the "Vilim ball" for tremor therapy and other patented technologies aimed at improving blood flow in diabetic patients and those with mobility impairments. This essential volume is a must-read for researchers, clinicians, and practitioners in the fields of biomedical engineering, mechatronics, and healthcare technology. It offers invaluable insights into cutting-edge therapeutic strategies that are set to transform both clinical settings and home care environments.
Understanding Project Practices and Processes
Understanding Project Practices and Processes distills the author's experiences in developing PMOs and as an IT Project Office to guide other project managers who may be facing challenges in delivering project goals and managing teams and stakeholders. With insights into the behavior of project teams, project managers, stakeholders, and project organizations, the book brings to life such processes and practices of project management as risk management, innovation, and design thinking.In presenting principles dedicated to achieving successfully good, sound, business, and technological maturity, the book explains: Using lessons learned to improve processes. When to implement process improvement to better attain goals Process capability maturity as a continuous process of improving and maturing a process to achieve consistent and repeatable results. The distinction between processes and projects How projects turn strategy into action The key roles of communications and technology. Research and real-world scenarios explain the practice of project management. With in-depth coverage of project management offices, knowledge management, change management, and project best practices, this book is an indispensable guide for new, as well as veteran, project managers.
Understanding Project Practices and Processes
Understanding Project Practices and Processes distills the author's experiences in developing PMOs and as an IT Project Office to guide other project managers who may be facing challenges in delivering project goals and managing teams and stakeholders. With insights into the behavior of project teams, project managers, stakeholders, and project organizations, the book brings to life such processes and practices of project management as risk management, innovation, and design thinking.In presenting principles dedicated to achieving successfully good, sound, business, and technological maturity, the book explains: Using lessons learned to improve processes. When to implement process improvement to better attain goals Process capability maturity as a continuous process of improving and maturing a process to achieve consistent and repeatable results. The distinction between processes and projects How projects turn strategy into action The key roles of communications and technology. Research and real-world scenarios explain the practice of project management. With in-depth coverage of project management offices, knowledge management, change management, and project best practices, this book is an indispensable guide for new, as well as veteran, project managers.
The Role of Clean Coal Technologies in Energy Transformation and Energy Security
This book presents the latest achievements in the field of clean coal technologies and shows how these innovations contribute to environmental protection and ensure stability of energy supplies. The book describes how clean coal technologies can revolutionize our energy future. From advanced mining methods to modern energy storage solutions, this book is a source of knowledge about sustainable development and technological innovation.
Human Information Processing in Speech Quality Assessment
This updated book introduces a new process-oriented approach towards speech quality assessment. Using multiple methods, this approach allows readers to investigate the influence of speech transmission quality on perceptual and cognitive processes in human listeners. Fundamental concepts and methods related to the topic of process-oriented speech quality assessment are introduced and discussed. Moreover, a functional process model of speech quality perception is described, which theoretically integrates the results obtained in three experimental studies. This book's conceptual ideas, empirical findings, and theoretical interpretations should be of particular interest to researchers working in the fields of Quality and Usability Engineering, Audio Engineering, Psychoacoustics, Psychophysiology, and Audiology.
Reinforcement for Modern Concrete Structures
There are a lot of excellent textbooks on the design of reinforced concrete structures. However, based on professional experience of more than thirty years, the author feels that a separate book dedicated only to discuss the properties, behavior and use of reinforcement in concrete construction is highly justified. Conventional textbooks on concrete structures focus primarily on the mechanics of reinforced concrete design. Properties of reinforcement are discussed in a limited manner - only those which are deemed just adequate for discussing the theory of concrete mechanics. Typically, such books contain little or no background information or explanation as to why the various code provisions or rules regarding the reinforcement are imposed or formulated. It is observed that the application of modern materials and technologies in reinforcement manufacturing does not get proper attention or consideration in the engineering practices of many professionals. Based on the interaction with many engineers engaged in the design and construction of concrete structures, the author feels that there is a lack of the essential background knowledge of the engineering properties and behavior of concrete reinforcement among many of them. And such a lack of knowledge often leads to improper implementation of the code design provisions. Limited scope of our existing engineering curricula is primarily responsible for this. This book has been written with an aim to fill this gap and to make engineering students and practicing engineers more up-to-date.
Technologies for Personalised Healthcare
This book explores how personalised healthcare can be realised with the integration of new and established technologies, and how novel methods can be developed to improve health outcomes in lifestyle-related conditions. Technologies for Personalised Healthcare: Enabling Patient-Centred Approaches in the Management and Prevention of Lifestyle-Related Conditions explores various aspects of personalised healthcare in the context of lifestyle-related conditions--from how statistics and machine learning can be used to extrapolate clinically useful stratifications from big data, to how adaptive AI can enable behaviour change; from how biosensors and point-of-care devices can bring diagnostics closer to the patient, to the ethical aspects of personalised medicine. The highly multidisciplinary nature of the book gives the reader a broad view on established and emerging technologies for personalised healthcare. It provides the technical background underpinning these technologies, while case studies present practical applications of the methods discussed. The content and worked examples found within this book can serve as a reference guide on the technologies and methods needed to tap into the endless opportunities to be realised within personalised healthcare.This book is intended for researchers and academics that want to know more about how they can apply computational methods and electronics within the field of personalised healthcare. It is also for those who are interested in the bridge between technology, engineering, and medicine.
Power Grid Resilience
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the resilience and reliability of power grids. It begins with the definition and theory of power grid resilience and then extends to cover the full spectrum of power grid resilience, ranging from planning to operation including system hardening, mitigation, and restoration. Practical case studies on both the bulk power system and distribution networks are included to illustrate how adaptive measures can be taken to improve the grid resilience against large-scale events. Power Grid Resilience: Theory and Applications is a state-of-the-art guide that is essential reading for practicing engineers, researchers, and scientists working in the power and energy industry. The book is also useful as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students studying power systems.
Nano/Micro Functional Elements Formation for Bioengineering Applications
In recent years, various technologies dedicated to the formation of micro- and nanostructures have been intensively developed. Microstructures and nanostructures are manufactured from various materials with different parameters in a wide range of industrial sectors. These structures are used in devices such as biosensors, optical devices, microfluidic devices, electronic components, fluid mixing devices, particle separation or mixing devices, and single-molecule analysis devices. In this book technologies are being developed for the formation of nano/micro structures that allow the creation of new types of functional elements used in bioengineering. A magnetostrictive converter was developed and studied for the formation of microstructures in polymers, and a newly developed technology using mechanical vibrations during the chemical process was used to form aluminum nanopores. The synergy of these two technologies ensures the creation of a new type of functional elements used in bioengineering. It is presented how to replace the piezoelectric transducer with a magnetostrictive transducer in order to improve hot embossing technology for formation microstructures in polymers. The improved transducer would not only allow for the formation of structures at higher temperatures but would also eliminate the need for an additional heating element which generates a significant amount of heat during the process, thus optimising the device. The important aspects of this system include determining the working parameters of the structure formation which affect the quality and reproducibility of the structures. Research related to nanostructured nanoporous membranes has been receiving a lot of attention from scientists and businesspeople, which is why it is important to develop technologies and deepen knowledge about the chemical and physical processes that take place during fabrication to solve the challenges related to nanostructured membranes. Having it in mind this book presents a novel fabrication technology of nanoporous AAO membranes using vibrations, including production processes, their parameters, and a description of the properties of the fabricated membranes. Moreover, the book presents a technology for replicating the geometry of the AAO membrane in a biocompatible chitosan membrane, when nanopillars are formed on the surface of the chitosan membrane. It also presents the relationships and interactions studied between various parameters, which is achieved by presenting sets of experimental results. Combining these technologies the manufacturing of functional elements and their application to bioengineering. The book will be useful for researchers not only in Mechanical Engineering but also for Material Science and Chemical Engineering. It could be used for master and Ph.D. students too.
Accelerating Sustainable Aviation Initiatives
Accelerating Sustainable Aviation Initiatives: Markets, Economics, and Social Issues examines the twin challenges of clean aviation and the industry's ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The book looks at integrated technologies and societal issues driving aircraft design, certification, operational performance, maintenance, and safety. Coverage includes emerging technologies for low emissions and the evolution of aircraft fleets toward zero environmental impact, the effects of COVID-19, and economic efficiency and market implications of renewing current fleets to meet environmental targets. The book will be of keen interest to professionals and researchers interested in emerging technologies for clean aviation and the industry's emergence from the COVID-19 crisis.
