Fundamentals of Robotics
In an era where robotics is reshaping industries and redefining possibilities, "Fundamentals of Robotics: Practical Case Studies with Matlab & Python" emerges as an essential guide for both aspiring engineers and seasoned professionals.
The Crimes of Digital Capitalism
Winner, 2025 Outstanding Book Award, given by the Division of White-Collar and Corporate Crime of the American Society of Criminology How technology companies profit from our increasing dependence on digital infrastructure and the privatization of data The Crimes of Digital Capitalism proposes the first comprehensive theory of corporate crime for the digital age. Aitor Jim矇nez explores the criminal structure of digital capitalism fostered by states and corporations along the supply chain, illustrating how the rise of algorithmic racism, the Googlization of education, and the deployment of AI surveillance/killing technologies brutally impacts the lives of millions of people around the world. Under the label of digital capitalism, argues Jim矇nez, lives a system of exploitation that, standing on digital technologies, is pushing the neoliberal project into an entirely new dimension of practices and exploitative policies with its own set of socially harmful consequences. Digital capitalism has accelerated the neoliberal attack on labor rights, expanded previous forms of exploitation, and developed new ways of surveilling and controlling workers. Delving into the structural relation between capitalism and corporate crime in the digital age, The Crimes of Digital Capitalism argues that the massive social harms caused by large technology companies and states should not be seen as accidental by-products, but as criminal strategies necessary for the existence of digital capitalism. Linking the debates on the platform economy to today's most pressing social justice issues, this deeply interdisciplinary book connects complex ideas around digital capitalism to everyday problems.
Artificial Intelligence for Engineers
This textbook presents basic knowledge and essential toolsets needed for people who want to step into artificial intelligence (AI). The book is especially suitable for those college students, graduate students, instructors, and IT hobbyists who have an engineering mindset. That is, it serves the idea of getting the job done quickly and neatly with an adequate understanding of why and how. It is designed to allow one to obtain a big picture for both AI and essential AI topics within the shortest amount of time.
Broadcast Gadget for cars using Sensors & GPS Module
The main purpose of this wireless black box is to develop a vehicle black box system that can be installed into any vehicle all over the world. This paradigm is often designed with minimum range of circuits. Wireless black box is basically a device that will indicate all the parameters of a vehicle crash and will also store and display its parameters at every three seconds such as date, time, temperature, location, vibration, alcohol limit etc. At the time of accident, the message will be sent from the system built inside the car to the registered mobile numbers such as emergency numbers of police stations, hospitals, family members, owner etc. We have used various types of sensors like temperature sensor (DTH11), which is used to measure temperature and humidity. Vibration sensor measures vibrations felt by the car during accident. Alcohol sensors are located on the steering wheel which will indicate whether the driver is drunk. Gyroscopic sensor is used to indicate tilt during the accident. All the parameters sensed by the sensors will send the signal to Arduino Uno. GSM module, SD card module, GPS module are some of the devices used which helps in accomplishing the output.
Dielectric capacitors versus supercapacitors
This monograph explores the current state of dielectric capacitors and electric double-layer supercapacitors, two increasingly important energy-storage technologies with a rapidly expanding range of applications. With a focus on materials science, the book delves into the critical requirements for electrode and electrolyte materials in these devices. It elucidates the underlying physical and chemical principles that guide the design of high-performance materials, emphasizing the crucial role of computational tools in accelerating the development cycle. The authors exemplify the importance of a comprehensive analysis of a material's potential energy landscape and critically evaluate in-silico techniques used to explore it. This analysis provides crucial insights into the mechanisms of charge storage, ion transport, and interfacial phenomena, ultimately enabling the prediction and optimization of device performance. By offering deep insights into the operational mechanisms of energy-storage devices, this monograph empowers researchers to make informed decisions in materials selection and design.
Operation Amplifier Magnitude Response Degradation and Its Correction
Some biquad filters structures are characterized by a decreasing of the attenuation at high frequencies. Selected basic structures of biquads are compared with a view to the decrease of the attenuation over the transient frequency of the operational amplifier. Possible solution of higher-order filter described problem is to replace the biquad with an another biquad, that does not have this disadvantage. There are two variants: design with recalculation and/or direct design.
A comparative life cycle assessment of energy production sources
This book consists of a comparative cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) of three energy sources and their environmental impacts. The assessment was conducted following ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standards (ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006), using the Ecoinvent database in the openLCA 1.10.3 software. The scope of the assessment defines specific stages in each energy system, leaving out construction, equipment installation, and powerplant decommissioning stages for all three energy production technologies. One megawatt-hour (1 MWh) of electricity production is defined as the functional unit of this assessment since electricity generation is the primary function of all three energy systems. This assessment adopts the ReCiPe Hierarchist (H) version of impact assessment.
Photovoltaic Generator Performance Study
Pivot boom irrigation technology represents a major advance in agriculture, particularly in arid and semi-arid zones. These mechanized systems make it possible to cover vast cultivated areas with a uniform distribution of water, optimizing crop yields and reducing water resources. This progress is essential to guarantee food security, given the growing needs of an expanding population.In the context of Algeria's high plateaux and southern regions, the adoption of central pivots has fostered significant agricultural development. By integrating this technology, farmers are increasing their production despite climatic challenges. However, one of the main obstacles remains the need for reliable, constant electrical power.With exceptional sunshine from 1,800 to 3,000 hours a year, Algeria is ideally placed to harness solar energy. The integration of photovoltaic systems to power these irrigation facilities represents a sustainable solution.
Sensor Fusion Approaches for Positioning, Navigation, and Mapping
Unique exploration of the integration of multi-sensor approaches in navigation and positioning technologies. Sensor Fusion Approaches for Positioning, Navigation, and Mapping discusses the fundamental concepts and practical implementation of sensor fusion in positioning and mapping technology, explaining the integration of inertial sensors, radio positioning systems, visual sensors, depth sensors, radar measurements, and LiDAR measurements. The book includes case studies on ground wheeled vehicles, drones, and wearable devices to demonstrate the presented concepts. To aid in reader comprehension and provide readers with hands-on training in sensor fusion, pedagogical features are included throughout the text: block diagrams, photographs, plot graphs, examples, solved problems, case studies, sample codes with instruction manuals, and guided tutorials. Rather than simply addressing a specific sensor or problem domain without much focus on the big picture of sensor fusion and integration, Sensor Fusion Approaches for Positioning, Navigation, and Mapping utilizes a holistic and comprehensive approach to enable readers to fully grasp interrelated concepts. Written by a highly qualified author, Sensor Fusion Approaches for Positioning, Navigation, and Mapping discusses sample topics such as: Mathematical background, covering linear algebra, Euclidean space, coordinate frames, rotation and transformation, quaternion, and lie groups algebra. Kinematics of rigid platforms in 3D space, covering motion modeling in rotating and non-rotating frames and under gravity field, and different representations of position, velocity, and orientation. Signals and systems, covering measurements, and noise, probability concepts, random processes, signal processing, linear dynamic systems, and stochastic systems. Theory, measurements, and signal processing of state-of-the-art positioning and mapping sensors/systems covering inertial sensors, radio positioning systems, ranging and detection sensors, and imaging sensors. State Estimation and Sensor Fusion methods covering filtering-based methods and learning-based approaches.A comprehensive introductory text on the subject, Sensor Fusion Approaches for Positioning, Navigation, and Mapping enables students to grasp the fundamentals of the subject and support their learning via ample pedagogical features. Practicing robotics and navigation systems engineers can implement included sensor fusion algorithms on practical platforms.
Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems for Harsh and Severe Environments
Comprehensive resource reviewing the state of the art in wireless identification and sensing systems, proposing several examples of applications While complying with RF standard and regulations, Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems for Harsh and Severe Environments covers the recent advances in wireless and radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems where severe electromagnetic behavior and harsh conditions are taken into consideration, providing the reader with design rules and methodologies to obtain satisfactory performance and avoid the typical oversights and mistakes that can be made when first approaching this topic. In addition to examples of real implementations, the book gives a general overview of RFID and wireless technologies as well as their pros and cons in terms of expected performance and future directions of technologies. A chapter is dedicated to perspective and evolution towards IoT solutions and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications. The book furthermore addresses chipless RFID frameworks from the theoretical perspective as well as that of implementation, including examples from scientific literature and commercial solutions. It also describes surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors in wired and wireless configurations and developments needed to implement the technology. Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems for Harsh and Severe Environments includes discussion of: Frequency diversity for robust Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)-RFID communication, a key technology for future sensor and actuator devices in the Internet of Things, and harmonic transponders for tracking and sensing Resonator and reflective delay line configurations, and chipless RFID technology for operations in harsh environments Potential of battery-less near-field communication (NFC) sensors using mobile phones as readers in severe environments Ultra-wideband (UWB) chipless RFID channel modeling, considering the spatial multipath channel, 3D bi-static rich communication services (RCS) tag model, and analogue effectsProviding comprehensive coverage of the subject and examples of successful implementations of wireless solutions exploiting RFID technologies and enabling systems for the Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems for Harsh and Severe Environments is an essential resource for engineers in wireless and RFID technologies.
Inverters and AC Drives
Successful development of power electronic converters and converter-fed electric drives involves system modeling, analyzing the output voltage, current, electromagnetic torque, and machine speed, and making necessary design changes before hardware implementation. Inverters and AC Drives: Control, Modeling, and Simulation Using Simulink offers readers Simulink models for single, multi-triangle carrier, selective harmonic elimination, and space vector PWM techniques for three-phase two-level, multi-level (including modular multi-level), Z-source, Quasi Z-source, switched inductor, switched capacitor and diode assisted extended boost inverters, six-step inverter-fed permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), brushless DC motor (BLDCM) and induction motor (IM) drives, vector-controlled PMSM, IM drives, direct torque-controlled inverter-fed IM drives, and fuzzy logic controlled converter-fed AC drives with several examples and case studies. Appendices in the book include source codes for all relevant models, model projects, and answers to selected model projects from all chapters.  This textbook will be a valuable resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in electrical and electronics engineering, power electronics, and AC drives. It is also a hands-on reference for practicing engineers and researchers in these areas.  
Feasibility study of hydrocarbons as environmentally friendly refrigerants
Within the framework of this project aimed at continuously improving the performance of absorption-diffusion cycles, and in the search for new refrigerants to replace commonly used fluids. We are presenting new hydrocarbon mixtures: the most volatile fluid, propylene, is chosen as the refrigerant, and the least volatile as the absorbent. The study of the thermodynamic feasibility of the cycle consists in determining the operating limits of absorption refrigeration machines with the various alkane pairs considered. Modeling on ASPEN PLUS and ASPEN HYSYS flowsheeting software, we found that the hydrocarbon mixture chosen is the one that gives the best COP compared with those given by the hydrocarbons tested. The calculation of the coefficient of performance will lead to the choice of the best performing blend. As a follow-up to this work, we are proposing the search for other more efficient and more environmentally-friendly working couples.
Function Materials Based Derived Coordination Compounds ..
This book, Functional Materials Based on or Derived from Coordination Compounds for a Sustainable Society, compiles pioneering research that highlights the critical role these materials play in advancing sustainability and addressing ecological concerns. The key focus of this book is the development and application of functional materials that contribute to a green environment. These topics emphasize the critical role of functional materials in advancing sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental protection, and highlight innovative research in various areas.As we confront the urgent need to create a more sustainable world, the research presented in this book serves as both a guide and an inspiration. It demonstrates the immense potential of functional materials to address environmental issues while advancing technological progress. We hope that this collection will spark further research, collaboration, and innovation in the quest for a greener, more sustainable future.
Analysing Energy Bills
This book deals with a study of electricity pricing at the Federal University of Amazonas, with the aim of proposing improvements in the use of electricity for the institution. Also in this regard, the case of fines for exceeding the contracted demand was meticulously dealt with, a factor that causes UFAM to pay more than half a million reais a year in fines. A new amount to be contracted by the university was calculated using software. In the end, various improvements were proposed to optimise the use of electricity through the conscious use of electricity.
Social Data Analytics in the Cloud with AI
The rise of cloud computing and Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized data analytics pipelines. Analysts can collect, store, and process vast datasets in the cloud with high availability and scalability, and also leverage Generative AI to query and visualize datasets in natural languages. This pioneering textbook provides a gateway for students, educators, and professionals to develop and enhance social data analytics capabilities with the latest cloud computing and AI technologies. The textbook introduces educational cloud resources from leading technology companies, begins with foundational concepts, and progresses to advanced techniques.Features The first textbook on cloud-based social data analytics with the assistance of Generative AI. Introduces educational cloud resources from leading technology companies like AWS, GitHub, and MongoDB. Presents a fully AI-powered data analytics pipeline from Python coding to data collection with APIs, cloud-based data storage, natural language queries, and interactive visualization. Analyzes Census and social media data with the latest large language models (LLMs). Provides hands-on exercises with real-world datasets on timely issues. This textbook is an excellent resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking GIS, Urban Informatics, Social Science Data Analysis, and Data Science courses; faculty members teaching such courses; and professionals and researchers interested in leveraging cloud computing and Generative AI in social data analytics.
Fundamentals of Power System Transformers
Fundamentals of Power System Transformers acts as a stepping stone towards a deeper comprehension of electric machines and transformers, resembling the content covered in a graduate-level course. The contents are condensed to provide a self-sufficient book for students to solve all problems without the need for a computer.
Medical Device Cybersecurity for Engineers and Manufacturers, Second Edition
Electric Power Systems for Non-Electrical Engineers
This book explains the electrical power systems for non-electrical engineers and includes topics like Electrical Energy Systems, Electrical Power Systems Structure, Single-Phase AC Circuit Fundamentals and Three-Phase Systems, Power System Modeling, and so forth. Examples and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter.
Design of Event-Driven SPAD-Based 3D Image Sensors
The book presents a bottom-up circuit description for the implementation of asynchronous vision sensors based on Single-photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs). It provides design considerations to convey the SPADs pulses through a channel shared by all the pixels.
Nanoscale Computing
Understand the future of computing with this accessible, wide-ranging introduction to a promising field Miniaturization and the emergence of nanotechnology have together constituted the most revolutionary development in recent decades of computing research and innovation. Nanomagnetic computing and logic have allowed engineers and programmers to move beyond the Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) and their associated methods into a new world of cutting-edge computing technology. Nanoscale Computing offers the first-ever single-authored textbook on this vital subject, introducing the fundamentals of nanoscale computing, their suitability to the traditional limitations of CMOS computing, and their growing number of applications. The result is a key text for students, professionals, and researchers alike. Nanoscale Computing readers will also find: An emphasis on practical applications, both current and future Detailed discussion of topics including nanomagnetic logic, edge computing, and more End of chapter quizzes and additional tutorials to facilitate learning Nanoscale Computing is ideal for researchers and technology experts, as well as graduate and undergraduate students working in computer science, nanotechnology, magnetics, electronics, semiconductors, electron devices, circuits/systems, and multi-interdisciplinary related fields.
Nonlinear Aeroelasticity of Wind Turbine Blades
The increasing size and flexibility of wind turbine blades introduce significant aeroelastic effects, potentially causing aeroelastic instability such as edgewise instability and flutter. Current linear models, based on small deflection assumptions, are inadequate for modern large blades that experience significant geometric nonlinearities. Existing cross-sectional analysis models also face issues of inaccuracy and inefficiency.This book develops two key advancements: 1) a cross-sectional model using classical lamination theory and extended Bredt-Batho shear flow theory to accurately and efficiently determine composite blade properties; 2) a nonlinear aeroelastic model incorporating geometrically exact beam theory and a comprehensive load model.Validated through MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics, these models show excellent agreement with experimental data. Application to the WindPACT 1.5MW blade reveals reduced flapwise deflection and highlights the higher risk of edgewise instability, underscoring the importance of proper rotor speeds. This book offers vital insights and advanced models for developing reliable, efficient next-generation wind turbines.
Modeling, identification and control of physical and logistical systems
This book offers an in-depth analysis of modeling, identification and control methods applied to electrical and logistics systems. Structured around three main themes, it explores the optimized control of dual-fed wind turbines, taking into account magnetic hysteresis phenomena, the identification of asynchronous machine parameters via the Kalman filter, and the optimization of warehouse inventory management processes. By integrating advanced mathematical models and adaptive control techniques, the book stands out for its innovative approach to optimizing energy efficiency and system robustness, offering a valuable resource for engineers and researchers in the fields of industrial automation and logistics management.
Smart Street Light based on LoRa
Streetlights provide safety and illumination for our roadways and sidewalks, making them an essential part of everyday life. However, they are subject to mistakes and malfunctions just like any other electrical device. Aside from being an annoyance to the general public, this may result in flickering lights, lamp failures, short circuits, or open circuits. Systems for monitoring streetlights are essential for guaranteeing the effectiveness and safety of our roadways. They contribute to the establishment of a well-lit environment for vehicles and pedestrians by identifying and averting flickering lights, lamp failures, short circuits, and open circuits. These systems' data can also help with cost-saving decision-making by supplying information about maintenance and upgrades. To guarantee that their streetlights run smoothly, cities and municipalities must invest in these systems. The management of street lights has been improved because of LoRa-based Street light monitoring.
Book of Making 2026
The future is here, and it's digital.Dive into today's most inspiring and innovative tech projects with this full-color guidebook.Whether you're new to programming with electronics or an experienced maker, there's a project here for you. With a bit of know-how you can 3D print jigs for more accurate woodworking, build your own custom games controller, add artificial intelligence to an old phone, and advance your hacking knowledge. Discover your new favorite hobby and learn the skills that make the world go round!Featuring the best makes previously published in HackSpace magazine, this engaging guide takes you through projects you can do in an hour, afternoon or weekend.Technology isn't just something you buy -- you can build it yourself! Discover it now with Book of Making 2026
Green Building Technologies
The emergence of environmental concerns has become increasingly important year by year, necessitating more in-depth studies on the energy demands of buildings, primarily related to indoor climate control systems. In Algeria, the residential and tertiary sectors are among the most energy-intensive. During the summer, residential buildings face significant discomfort caused by overheating, exposure of facades to intense solar radiation, and irrational and excessive electricity consumption for air conditioning. Thermal conditions within buildings are a crucial factor for occupant comfort, as extreme temperatures whether hot or cold can lead to considerable discomfort for individuals. This book focuses on evaluating the hygrothermal comfort of buildings influenced by vegetative screens in the arid climate of Ouargla. The findings from this study confirm the passive cooling potential of green roofs and emphasize the importance of protecting roof surfaces from intense solar radiation during the summer in arid climates.
Miniaturized Electrochemical Devices
Evidently, electrochemical sensing has revolutionized the electroanalytical detections in the world. Since 19th century, huge amount of growth is visible on various fronts, such as biosensors, energy devices, semiconductor devices, communication, embedded systems, sensors etc.
Application of Crowdsourcing to Generate Datasets
The book discusses the application of Crowdsourcing in data collection highlighting its effectiveness in generating data sets. Although there was a lack of a general guide or method for this purpose, the author compiled elements from several studies to propose a proprietary method that can generate accurate data sets, highlighting that human participation introduces some errors that are corrected by an evolutionary algorithm that implements data quality control. To deploy the proposed method, a web application was developed to support it and data from the Electronic Public Procurement System in Colombia (SECOP) was used, which stands out as a valuable source, even more complete than that of some European Union countries. In summary, the book provides answers to how to generate datasets of public procurement processes using Crowdsourcing, although it points out the need to address quality issues in such datasets in future work.
High-Performance Adaptive Control of Teleoperation Systems
Within a unified switched-control framework, this book investigates the high-performance control designs and theoretic analyses for teleoperation systems, including the joint space and task space teleoperation, the homogeneous and heterogeneous teleoperation, and the single-master single-slave and multi-master multi-slave teleoperation.
DSC Configuration Using the PSIM/SimCoder Tool
This work presents the study of elements of the PSIM simulation software, used to generate code in C language. The SimCoder blocks can be configured and used in switching converter simulations. The generated code can be imported into the Code Composer Studio v5.1 program, without having to make any modifications or adjustments to the code. SimCoder presents these blocks for implementing digital control for a Digital Signal Controller (DSC) from Texas Instruments, the TMS320F28335, a floating point controller. Using the SimCoder blocks, you can configure PWM outputs, analog inputs, digital inputs and outputs, among other options found in the DSC. After studying switched converters, simulations are carried out with the blocks mentioned, codes are generated and tests are carried out with the DSC and the NPCm, a three-level bidirectional converter. Finally, the results obtained experimentally are presented, showing the waveforms of the DSC and the converter used, verifying the operation of the codes generated.
FinFET Devices for VLSI Circuits and Systems
The book provides the basic theory and operating principles of FinFET devices and technology. Accordingly, the book systematically presents an overview of FinFET device architecture and manufacturing processes, detailed formulation of FinFET electrostatic and dynamic device characteristics for IC design and manufacturing.
Environmental Productivity of Energy Sources
This book shows that the environmental productivity of energy sources, from a global perspective, can help the planet in a virtuous transition of the global energy matrix from its current composition, with a preponderance of conventional fossil energy sources, to renewable energy systems, provided that policymakers can align energy policies with minimum environmental productivity requirements. The author argues that it is important to help decision-makers and energy users understand the general sense of "ecological footprints" and the planet's limits in regenerating ecosystems. In order to reduce pressure on the atmosphere and the biosphere, this book also discusses that it is essential that public energy prices reflect the real costs incurred.
Antennas for Industrial and Medical Applications with Optimization Techniques for Wireless Communication
The text explains the designing of metamaterials microstrip patch antennas for medical applications, photonic crystals of millimeter wave signals for 5G communications, dual-band miniaturized circular antennas for wireless networks, and ultra-thin compact flexible antennas for wearable applications.
Device Circuit Co-Design Issues in FETs
This book will provide an overview of emerging semiconductor devices and their applications in electronic circuits, which form the foundation of electronic devices. The area of low-power devices and circuits has gained popularity on a global basis due to the need for the current scenario of the IC industry.
Sustainable Digital Technologies for Smart Cities
This book focusses on recent and emerging techniques for enhancement of smart healthcare, smart communication, and smart transportation system. It covers topics ranging from Machine learning techniques, IoT, Security aspects of medical documents, Performance of various protocols used in the communication and transportation environment.
Vibration and sound radiation for large underwater structures
Radiated noise is an important index for evaluating the operational performance and ability of survive of submarines, and also the main factor to destroy the acoustic stealth performance. Prediction of the vibration and sound radiation of underwater structures is an important basis of vibration and noise reduction designing. Prediction of the vibration and sound radiation of underwater structures is an important basis of vibration and noise reduction designing. Therefore, improving the computational efficiency of sound and vibration prediction of large underwater structures without losing accuracy is of great significance for the development of submarine acoustic stealth technology.
Development of an LVDT and datalogguer for phytomonitoring
Sensing plays an important role in agriculture due to the growing demand for food and the difficulty of measuring or diagnosing behaviours that designate a problem or optimise crop development. Precision agriculture provides an evolution in this concept, as this model of cultivation involves the insertion of systems capable of estimating control parameters. However, the purpose of this work is to present the construction of an LVDT transducer, along with its operating principle and information on the development process, test modelling and the response of positioning signals from the LVDT core.
Adaptive Filtering - Recent Advances and Practical Implementation
The chapter "Adaptive Filtering - Recent Advances and Practical Implementation" explores the latest developments in adaptive filtering techniques, focusing on their practical applications. It begins by defining adaptive filtering and its significance in various fields such as telecommunications, audio processing, and noise cancellation. The chapter highlights key algorithms, including Least Mean Squares (LMS) and Recursive Least Squares (RLS), discussing their advantages and limitations. Recent advancements in machine learning and neural networks are also emphasized, showcasing how these technologies enhance adaptive filtering performance. The chapter further addresses real-world challenges in implementing these algorithms, including computational complexity and system stability. Practical examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of adaptive filters in dynamic environments. Additionally, the importance of hardware considerations and software optimization for successful implementation is discussed. Overall, the chapter underscores the growing impact of adaptive filtering technologies in modern systems while pointing out future research directions.
Optimization of Photovoltaic Systems in Arid Zones
This book examines the obstacles and solutions associated with implementing solar energy in Algeria's desert territories, highlighting the influence of the environment on the performance of photovoltaic devices. It then examines the negative impacts of dust and sand on solar panels, based on an analysis of current research into maintenance techniques and technologies aimed at optimizing their efficiency. Finally, the book presents an experimental study that evaluates the direct effect of dust accumulation on the energy performance of solar panels, revealing a significant decrease in their yield.
Energy Storage and Conversion
The increasing global population and energy consumption have led to a rapid rise in the usage of fossil fuels in recent years. Consequently, there has been a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions, which had detrimental effects on aquatic and animal life as well as the ecosystem. To address this problem, efficient energy storage and conversion devices with no greenhouse gas emissions, such as batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, are becoming popular.The development of suitable materials is essential for making efficient energy storage and conversion devices. Thus, this book is organized to highlight significant breakthroughs in energy storage and conversion systems, focusing on material development.This book includes 12 researches. For energy storage devices, material research on lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitor is described. Studies on solar cells and solid oxide fuel cells for energy conversion devices are also revealed. Additionally, phase change materials are also introduced as a different type of energy storage devices.This book will make a substantial contribution in developing efficient energy storage and conversion devices.
On the Scattering Behavior of Dielectric Corner Reflectors in Distributed Radar Systems
Advanced driver assistance systems heavily rely on radars for environmental sensing, mostly without fully exploiting the advantages of distributed systems. This work, therefore, provides methods for direct velocity vector estimation and experimental validation by introducing a quasi-coherent bistatic measurement setup. Cars as complex radar scatterers are analyzed regarding their bistatic radar cross section. Further, a novel retroreflective target, the dielectric corner reflector, is presented and modeled for use as a calibration object for distributed radar systems.
Solar Power Forecasting Through Machine Intelligence
Solar energy is a very promising and renewable form of energy that can fulfill a substantial amount of the world's energy needs. Nevertheless, the sporadic character of renewable energy sources, caused by variables like weather patterns and time of day, presents obstacles to consistent energy production and integration into the power system. To tackle these difficulties, this study suggests an innovative method that utilizes computer vision and machine intelligence approaches to forecast and enhance the production of solar energy. The suggested approach entails the amalgamation of data-driven methods from the fields of computer vision and machine learning. Early information on climate, solar-oriented radiation, and solar-powered charger execution is gathered from various sources. PC vision calculations utilize satellite information or ground-based pictures to remove overcast cover, development, and other climatic qualities. The hour of day and season are added to visual information to deliver a full dataset. The dataset trains AI frameworks to gauge solar irradiance and energy creation.
Multiple 3-phase Fault Tolerant Permanent Magnet Machine Drives
Groundbreaking analysis of a fully functional fault-tolerant machine drive Electrical machine drives have become an increasingly important component of transportation electrification, including electric vehicles, railway and subway traction, aerospace actuation, and more. This expansion of electrical machine drives into safety-critical areas has driven an increasingly urgent demand for high reliability and strong fault tolerance. Machine drives incorporating a permanent magnet (PM)-assisted synchronous reluctance machine drive with a segregated winding have shown to exhibit notably reduced PM flux and correspondingly enhanced fault tolerance. Multiple 3-Phase Fault Tolerant Permanent Magnet Machine Drives: Design and Control offers one of the first fully integrated accounts of a functional fault-tolerant machine drive. It proposes a segregated winding which can be incorporated into multiple machine topologies without affecting performance and brings together cutting-edge technologies to manage these crucial drives in both healthy and fault conditions. The result is a must-own for engineers and researchers alike. Readers will also find: Advanced modeling techniques for different operation conditions Detailed discussion on topics including fault detection techniques, postfault tolerant control strategies, and many more An authorial team with immense experience in the study of fault-tolerant machine drives Multiple 3-Phase Fault Tolerant Permanent Magnet Machine Drives: Design and Control is ideal for researchers and graduate students in engineering and related industries.
Study of Thermo-Gravitational Separation in Porous Media
This paper explores the thermogravitational separation of binary fluid mixtures in porous media, focusing on the interplay between convection and thermodiffusion. The study aims to optimize this separation using an innovative experimental configuration: a horizontal cavity subjected to a constant vertical heat flux.The first chapter presents the theoretical foundations of thermogravitational diffusion, discussing the contributions of pioneers such as Ludwig and Soret, as well as the importance of porous media. The second chapter examines thermogravitation in a vertical cell, revealing that significant separations can be achieved, although the optimal cell thickness is very small, complicating its practical application.The third chapter introduces the horizontal configuration, demonstrating that it achieves similar levels of separation, but with larger cell dimensions, thus facilitating experimentation. The results underline the importance of coupling convection and thermodiffusion to maximize separation efficiency.
Desalination Unit Powered by solar energy system
Decreasing the fresh water prices has also been a big concern within the desalination industry. The need for alternatives to providing clean drinking water increased exponentially with a mix of contributing issues such as overpopulation and changes in the environment and climate. Desalination is a feasible option for Egypt's coastal areas due to the availability of brackish water and seawater sources, and the potential to dispose of brine in coastal waters. In Egypt, grid electricity penetration in rural areas is limited, and is sometimes intermittent even then. Water collected from groundwater wells in new Egyptian communities is brackish, and typically non-potable. In this paper, the feasibility of connecting the grid desalination plant with a solar photovoltaic or wind turbine is studied, with the goal of producing low cost electricity in a sustainable manner. Using SAM 2018.11.11 r4 software package, a comprehensive mathematical models for the Photovoltaic powered Reverse Osmosis (PVRO) and Wind Turbine Reverse Osmosis (WTRO) system have been implemented and designed from an economical point view improving the system recovery rate and product quality.
Information Systems Implementation in Developing Country Contexts
The books is situated within the information information systems in developing countries sub-field. It takes an in-depth look at information systems implementation in developing country contexts using the idea of historicity and contexts which is rooted in everyday life phenomenology. It explains how social realities that influence information systems implementation are created and how they influence the outcomes of information systems implementation projects. By building on the idea of historicity, the book presents an elaborate analysis of how four social actors namely, consociates, contemporaries, predecessors and successor social construct social realities over a period of time. The idea reinforces the notion that organizations are embedded in both internal and external environments that are socially constructed by those that act within the environments.
Smart Agriculture
This book is a comprehensive guide designed to explore the various facets of integrating machine learning into agricultural practices. It aims to provide readers with a solid foundation in machine learning concepts while demonstrating their practical applications in real-world farming scenarios.
