Semiconductor Memory Devices and Circuits
This book covers semiconductor memory technologies from device bit-cell structures to memory array design with an emphasis on recent industry trends and cutting-edge technologies.
Understanding Project Practices and Processes
The book provides insights into the behavior of project teams, project managers, stakeholders, and project organizations. It brings to life the processes and practices of project management. including, risk management, innovation, and design thinking.
Handbook of Nanoencapsulation
This book presents a comprehensive look at various nanosystems/nanocarriers, physical and chemical techniques used in encapsulation of various nutraceuticals and the targeted delivery of nutraceutics. It discusses multiple applications of nanoencapsulation techniques used on nutraceuticals derived from plants, animals as well as microalgae.
Corrosion of Steel in Concrete
This guide for designing, constructing and maintaining RC structures now includes measurement of the threshold for chloride induced corrosion, of the chloride content of the concrete cover using ground penetrating radar, and use of hybrid anodes for electrochemical treatment, with innovations in repair and construction and durability.
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.
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.
Understanding Project Practices and Processes
The book provides insights into the behavior of project teams, project managers, stakeholders, and project organizations. It brings to life the processes and practices of project management. including, risk management, innovation, and design thinking.
Reinforcement for Modern Concrete Structures
Reinforcement for Modern Concrete Structures provides readers with the foundational information on various properties and characteristics of the different types of rebar used in concrete structures.
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. It covers topics from statistics and machine learning, to biosensors and point-of-care devices.
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.
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.
Innovations in Perovskite Solar Cell Materials and Devices - Cutting-Edge Research and Practical Applications
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.
Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems, Volume 1
Authoritative and highly comprehensive guide on how emerging technologies can address various challenges in different sectors of smart cyber-physical power systems Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems explores the transformative role of emerging technologies in addressing the multifaceted challenges within smart cyber-physical power systems. Employing cutting-edge techniques through artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data, blockchain, information theory, quantum computing, IoT, and beyond, this book offers insights into the integration, operation, and optimization of modern power systems, from design of distributed energy resources to stability, reliability, cybersecurity and control. To aid in reader comprehension, hundreds of figures and tables are included throughout. This book begins with an overview of cyber-physical power systems, including fundamentals, challenges, and solutions. It then moves on to explain the basic structure of traditional and smart cyber-physical power systems, their modeling, architecture, and other preliminaries, and how information flow has changed power system structures and presented modern power systems with new challenges. Diving deeper, further chapters meticulously discuss specific applications and case studies. Topics include the operation and control of microgrids, enhancing energy efficiency in smart buildings through IoT integration, and innovative home energy management systems powered by artificial neural networks. The book also ventures into cutting-edge research such as the application of deep learning algorithms for solving optimal power flow problems and the challenges in active distribution networks. With contributions from highly qualified members of the field, Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems also discusses topics including: Innovative Energy Management and Smart Grids: Chapters cover a range of topics from global demand response strategies to the intricacies of smart city energy infrastructure as a cyber-physical system of systems, managing interconnected microgrid systems, integration of Internet of Energy and smart building technologies as well as the pivotal role of electric vehicles in modern energy ecosystems. Resilience and Security in Power Systems: Discussions on the resilience, reliability, and security of cyber-physical power systems, including cutting-edge solutions for cyber-resiliency, cyber-attack detection, anomaly mitigation, and privacy-preserving measures in modern power systems. Advanced Applications of AI and Machine Learning: Explore the application data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum computing in optimizing power system operations, solving optimal power flow, addressing protection challenges, enhancing energy trading, and forecasting with chapters dedicated to emerging technologies such as information theory, quantum computing, digital twins and reinforcement learning. Future Trends and Innovations: Delve into emerging technologies and future trends, including the transformative potential of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and the Metaverse in modern power systems. Explore the role of blockchain in energy trading, the impact of advanced communications technology, and how development and embedded systems, DevOps, MLOps, and edge computing are revolutionizing the design, operation, and engagement with power systems. Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems is an ideal resource on the subject for professors, researchers, and graduate students in electrical power engineering, smart grids, and energy fields, as well as professionals in R&D departments of companies and industries related to energy, smart homes/cities, and renewable energy resources. Welcome to the exploration of smart cyber-physical power systems (CPPSs), where challenges are met with innovative solutions, and the future of energy is shaped by the paradigms of AI/ML, big da
Radionuclide Uptake in Food and Consequences for Humans
This book provides a comprehensive review on how radionuclides occur in the environment; how radionuclides are distributed in soil; how the migration of radionuclides in plants occurs; and their consequences on human health. It explains how the speciation of radionuclide interferes in the uptake and accumulation processes in fruits, and includes case studies as well as reviews of modern and state-of-the-art technology related to radioactive material uptake in plants.This volume is a useful reference to researchers in the field of radionuclide contamination in foods and will also be helpful for graduate and undergraduate students specializing in radioactive waste disposal and its toxicity effects in food products and their consequences on humans.
Fourier, Laplace, and the Tangled Love Affair with Transforms
Biomechanics of Human Communication
The purpose of this book is to create a neurophysiology-based framework for assessing and improving mental health. It introduces measurable and neurobiologically-informed concepts and language to help professionals and organizations decrease stigma related to mental health and increase awareness of a new paradigm. This new, emerging paradigm moves away from previous language related to mental and psychological health, and moves towards language that focuses on promoting systems resilience and neurological adaptability through measurable neurophysiological mechanisms. It explores human communication patterns through the lens of neurophysiology, systems thinking, the Neurovisceral Integration Model, and attachment frameworks. This book will give people who are in helping professions - coaches, therapists, teachers, first responders - and leaders of all sorts - a new map and vocabulary for understanding mental health in terms of nervous system mechanisms for detecting and creating safety.
Power System Oscillations
Since the publication of the first edition of this book, wide-area measurement systems (WAMS) have transformed the way that power system oscillations are monitored and studied. These systems consist of networks of time-synchronized sensors distributed over wide geographic areas--enabling new approaches not only for situational awareness but also for power system control. This fully revised and expanded edition discusses the core ideas behind WAMS, real-time situational awareness, and wide-area control as they pertain to power system oscillations. Major technological advancements since the first edition's release are covered in five new chapters. This new material highlights a first-of-its-kind demonstration project in which a 3.1 GW high-voltage direct current transmission line was used to damp inter-area oscillations in a large interconnection. It also discusses oscillations in systems dominated by inverter-based generation, including forced oscillations, which arise not from resonances but exogenous system inputs. The book includes many worked examples throughout the text using the Power System Toolbox with MATLAB, allowing readers to analyze and/or reproduce every example independently. Power System Oscillations, Second Edition, will be a valuable reference for practicing power system engineers working in the electric utility industry. Professors, students, and research scientists studying power system dynamics will also find it to be a welcomed reference text.
Biochar for Environmental Remediation
Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Principles, Applications, and Prospects synthesizes state-of-the-art knowledge on biochar-based systems for environmental remediation. This book examines a wide variety of biochar applications for the remediation of inorganic, organic, microbial, and emerging contaminants in various environmental media, including drinking water, industrial wastewater, urban stormwater, industrial and indoor air pollution, and contaminated lands and soils. An increasing body of evidence shows that biochars have potential applications in environmental remediation of contaminants in soils, aqueous systems, and air pollution control. This book uses a systematic approach, covering biochar preparation, properties and characteristics, removal mechanisms, industrial applications, regeneration and disposal of spent biochar, life cycle analysis, and environmental and human health risks. Researchers, engineers, and graduate students will find this to be a valuable reference for understanding opportunities for the use of biochar in environmental remediation as it fills the gaps in existing literature and offers a clear roadmap to guide future research.
The Wardens of Cape Cod
The Wardens of Cape Cod: The achievements of the Coast Guard Patrol" is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully reformatted, retyped, and newly designed, this edition offers a clear and readable text-free from scanned copies of the original work. Alpha Editions is dedicated to breathing new life into antique and classic books, making these literary treasures available once again for readers who cherish history, culture, and timeless knowledge.
An account of a useful discovery to distill double the usual quantity of sea-water, by blowing showers of air up through the distilling liquor
An account of a useful discovery to distill double the usual quantity of sea-water, by blowing showers of air up through the distilling liquor: and an account of the great benefit of ventilators in many instances, in preserving the health and lives of people, in slave and other transport ships ... also an account of the good effect of blowing showers of air up through milk, thereby to cure the ill taste which is occasioned by some kinds of food of cows." is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully reformatted, retyped, and newly designed, this edition offers a clear and readable text-free from scanned copies of the original work. Alpha Editions is dedicated to breathing new life into antique and classic books, making these literary treasures available once again for readers who cherish history, culture, and timeless knowledge.
Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Practical lab manual on the stepwise description of the experimental procedures of micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) is a highly practical lab manual on the relevant experimental procedures of MEMS devices, covering technical aspects including simulations and modeling, practical steps involved in fabrication, thorough characterizations of developed MEMS sensors, and leveraging these sensors in real-time targeted applications. The book provides in-depth coverage of multi-physics modeling for various sensors, as well as fabrication methodologies for photolithography, soft lithography, 3D printing, and laser processing-based experimental details for the realization of MEMS devices. It also covers characterization techniques from morphological to compositional, and applications of MEMS devices in contemporary fields such as microfluidics, wearables, and energy harvesters. The text also includes a foundational introduction to the subject. The book covers additional topics such as: Basic fluid flow and heat transfer in microfabrication, Y and T channel mixing, and simulation processes for Droplet generation Simulations based on cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, screen and ink-jet printing, laser-induced graphene, reduced graphene oxide, and 3D printing X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy Experimental stepwise details to enable students to perform the experiments in the practical laboratory and future outlooks on the direction of the fieldA practical guidebook on the subject, Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) is a must-have resource for students, academicians, and lab technicians seeking to conduct experiments in real-time.
Welding and Related Technologies
Welding and Related Technologies contains the papers presented at the VIIth International Conference on "Welding and Related Technologies" (WRT 2024, Yaremche, Ukraine, 7-10 October 2024).
Handbook of Energy Transitions
This book presents a holistic account of the 21st-century energy transition away from fossil fuels. It provides an overview of the unfolding transition in terms of overall dimensions, drivers, trends, barriers, policies, and geopolitics, and then discusses transition in terms of particular resources or technologies.
Space to Grow
Your guide--using the compelling stories of changemakers and the tools of economics--to the transformation and future possibilities of the business and economics of space.Space is a place of unparalleled possibility for humanity, and it's undergoing a revolution. A wave of companies led by gutsy entrepreneurs is unlocking opportunities that fire the imagination and open up new business models. No, it's not hotels on Mars or day trips to orbit (yet), but it's an awe-inspiring transformation driven by innovative technologies, creative approaches, hard work, and--for the first time--market forces. Above all, this revolution is uncovering the simple but unfamiliar truth that space is a place: a place where countries, markets, and each of us can play a vital role in realizing some of our biggest, boldest dreams.But we won't succeed through dreams alone. The space economy is just that--an economy--governed by the same laws of supply and demand that apply here on Earth. The authors, who teach a highly popular course on the topic at Harvard Business School, bring the revolution in space to life through players you know--like SpaceX and Blue Origin--and many you may not, like Astroscale, founded by a Japanese IT executive who quit his job to start a company to clean up space debris. They also bring to bear fundamental tools from economics to understand how the market in space is forming, how it's fast becoming a source of value for businesses across industries and for society as a whole, and how we can best ensure that its growth benefits us all.With clarity and rigor, Weinzierl and Rosseau get past the breathless hype to explain what's real, what's not, what comes next, and how you can be part of it.
Handbook of Cereals, Pulses, Roots, and Tubers
This book provides information about commercial cereals, pulses, and their nutritional profile, as well as health benefits and their food and non-food applications. Split into four major subsections, it covers all the recent research about related crops and outlines matters needing further research in the field of agriculture sciences.
Microbial Based Land Restoration Handbook, Volume 2
Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this volume explores the role of plant microbes in ecological and agricultural revitalization beyond normal agriculture practices and offers practical and applied solutions for the restoration of degraded lands. It provides a comprehensive platform for soil scientist, agriculture specialists, ecologists.
Advances in AI for Simulation and Optimization of Energy Systems
Advances in AI for the Simulation and Optimization of Energy Systems explore AI's groundbreaking role in the future of energy. Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners in AI and energy systems, this book is an invaluable resource for professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field.
Handbook of Fruit Wastes and By-Products
Processing of fruits produces large volumes of wastes which creates pollution and results in loss of valuable biomass and nutrients. This book covers the various novel technologies useful in extraction and evaluation of the functional components from these fruit processing by-products, including tropical, subtropical and temperate fruits.
Handbook of Plant and Animal Toxins in Food
Commencing with a brief introduction of food toxins, this book will be designed in such a way that the readers will be introduced to toxicity, safety, occurrence of each toxin selected.
Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water
Provides students with a holistic, systems-based perspective of Harmful Algal Blooms, or HABs and HAB toxins while explaining details on occurrence, health effects, and treatment processes for the removal of HAB cells and toxins from drinking water. It's also useful for professionals interested in HABs and HAB toxins in drinking water.
Fuel Injection
-Introduction to fuel injection systems in automotive engineering-Installation guidelines for various types of fuel injection systems-Performance optimization through fuel injection tuning techniques-Modifications to enhance fuel delivery, airflow, and engine efficiency-Troubleshooting common issues and diagnosing fuel injection problems-Safety considerations and regulatory compliance in fuel injection modifications.
Waste Recycling
1.Technological Innovations: Explore advancements in waste recycling technologies, such as mechanical sorting, chemical processes, and biological treatment methods, enabling more efficient and cost-effective recycling of various waste streams.2.Circular Economy Initiatives: Discuss the shift towards a circular economy model, where waste is viewed as a valuable resource to be reused, recycled, and repurposed, reducing the reliance on finite raw materials and minimizing environmental impact.3.Waste-to-Energy Solutions: Examine waste-to-energy technologies, including incineration, anaerobic digestion, and gasification, which convert waste into heat, electricity, or biofuels, contributing to renewable energy generation and resource recovery4.Sustainable Packaging and Design: Address the importance of sustainable packaging materials and product design in reducing waste generation, promoting recyclability, and minimizing environmental footprint throughout the product lifecycle.5.Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Discuss EPR policies and regulations that hold producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, incentivizing design for recyclability, waste reduction, and responsible disposal practices.6.Infrastructure Development: Address the need for investment in waste management infrastructure, including recycling facilities, collection systems, and transportation networks, to support increased recycling rates and accommodate growing waste volumes.7.Policy and Regulatory Challenges: Examine regulatory challenges and policy barriers to effective waste recycling, including inconsistent regulations, lack of enforcement mechanisms, and economic disincentives, and discuss potential solutions to overcome these challenges.
