Alternative and renewable energy sources Books

Book SynopsisThis book addresses challenges and opportunities in the Energy-Water-Environment (EWE) nexus, with a particular focus on research and technology development requirements in harsh desert climates. Its chapters include selected contributions presented during the 1st international conference on sustainable Energy-Water-Environment nexus in desert climates (ICSEWEN-19) held at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) in Doha, Qatar in December 2019. This volume is comprised of three main chapters, each describing important case studies and progress on water, energy and environmental questions. A fourth chapter on policies and community outreach on these three areas is also included. This compilation aims to bridge the gap between research and industry to address the socioeconomic impacts of the nexus imbalance as perceived by scientists, industrial partners, and policymakers. The content of this book is of particular importance to graduate students, researchers and decision makers interested in understanding water, energy and environmental challenges in arid areas. Re searchers in environmental and civil engineering, chemistry, hydrology and environmental science can also find unique in-situ observations of the current nexus imbalance in deserts climate to validate their investigations. It is also an invaluable guide for industry professionals working in water, energy, environment and food sectors to understand the rapidly evolving landscape of the EWE nexus in arid areas. The analyses, observations and lessons-learned summarized herein are applicable to other arid areas outside North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula as well, such as central Australia, the southwest of the United States and deserts in central Asia.Table of ContentsModelling the effect of the pumping variations’ on the groundwater quality in the semi-arid Aquifers.- Assessment of Groundwater Aquifer Impact from Artificial Lagoons and the Re-use of Wastewater in Qatar.- Temporal groundwater level prediction using multivariate geostatistics: a case study from Sfax superficial aquifer (Tunisia).- Integration of electromagnetic method and resistivity depth sounding in the evaluation of groundwater potentials of Araromi phases 1 and 2, Akungba-Akoko, southwestern Nigeria.- Contribution to the Study of Fluoride Ion Concentrations in Groundwater and its Impact on the Desert Areas of South-eastern Algeria.- Groundwater stability assessment with geospatial modeling using GIS: a case study of ILLIZI town, Algeria.- Efficiency assessment of AHP and fuzzy AHP in suitability mapping for artificial recharging (Case study: south of Kashan basin, Isfahan, Iran).- Statistical methods for the evaluation of water quality.- Research on innovative materials and technologies for water treatment and water desalination: A conceptual analysis from 1969 to 2019.- The Microbial and Physicochemical Analysis and Treatment of Groundwater of South Punjab, Pakistan.- Removal of cyanotoxins in drinking water using advanced oxidation processes.- Microplastic detection and analysis in water samples.- Column Adsorption Studies of phenolic compounds on nanoparticles synthesized from Moroccan phosphate rock.- Summary of Field Trial Results of the Treatment of Contaminated Water using Non-fouling Super Hydrophilic Functionalized Ceramic Membranes.- Preliminary study for phosphate recovery from starch factory wastewater using porous aluminum.- Removal of organic compounds from olive mill wastewater by flotation-anaerobic-aerobic processes and lime treatment.- Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Appropriate Agricultural use in Jordan.

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Book SynopsisAs the application of smart technologies for monitoring environmental activities becomes more widespread, there is a growing demand for solutions that can help analyze the risk factors and impacts on the environment by focusing on energy consumption, storage, and management. This book is designed to serve as a knowledge-sharing platform, focusing on the emerging models, architectures, and algorithms being developed for smart computational technologies that can lead to efficient energy conservation and environmental sustainability.Table of ContentsOrganic Semiconductors: Technology and Environment.- Defining, and Visualizing Smart Technologies for Energy and Environment.- Smartification of Energy Systems: Artificial Intelligence Approach.- Sensing, Communication With Efficient and Sustainable Energy: An IoT Framework for Smart Cities.- Existing Green Computing Techniques.- Renewable Energy: The Way Ahead.- Smart Home for Efficient Energy Management.- Solar Energy Radiation Forecasting Method: A Review.- Electric Vehicles for Environmental Sustainability.- Smart Grid: A Survey.- Green Buildings: the Future Ahead.- Reliable and Cost-Effective Smart Water Governing System for Industries and Households.- Adaptation of Smart Technologies and E-Waste: Risks and Environmental Impact.- Smart Technologies for Energy Conservation and Environment.- IoT in Agriculture.- The Environmental Implications of Economic Growth and Increasing Energy Consumption.- Assessment of IoT Based Smart Technologies for Sustainable Development.- Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on the Environment and Tool Life.- Evaluation of Energy Management System by Implication of Cleaner Technology in Cement Industry at Tamil Nadu.- Role of Governance.

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Book SynopsisThis volume addresses renewable energy communities, and in particular renewable energy cooperatives (REScoops), in the context of the revised EU Renewables Directive. It provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the renewable energy community movement in over six different countries of continental Europe. It addresses their visions, strategy, organisation, agency, and more particularly the challenges they encounter. This is of particular importance to gain more understanding into how renewable energy communities fare in domestic energy markets where they are confronted with regime institutions, structures and incumbents’ agency that tend to favour maintaining of the status quo while blocking attempts to empower and institutionalise renewable energy communities as market entrants having a disruptive, radical green and localist agenda. This volume will be an invaluable reference for academics and practitioners with an interest in social innovation in sustainable transitions, the role of community energy in energy markets, their agency, as well as an outlook to the impact that the EU Renewables Directive may have to change national legislation and policy frameworks to create a level playing field that is essentially more fair and beneficial to renewable energy communities. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.Chapter 2: “What are Energy Communities Under the EU’s Clean Energy Package?”.Chapter 3: Community energy on the east side of the Baltic Sea Region: from standstill to first steps.Chapter 4: Clean energy transition in Southeast Europe: The paradigm of Greece from a fossil fuel mediator to a community energy hub.Chapter 5: The community energy sector in Italy; historical perspective and recent evolution.Chapter 6: Community Energy in Germany: From Technology Pioneers to Professionalisation under Uncertainty.Chapter 7: Support structures for renewable energy communities.Chapter 8: Energy Communities promoting Home Energy Savings: Interventions, Theory and Results.Chapter 9: Creating an enabling policy framework for inclusive energy communities: a gender perspective.Chapter 10: Housing communities as low-carbon energy pioneers Experiences from the Netherlands. Chapter 11: Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses sustainable waste management technologies for managing end-of-life (EoL) post-consumer and packaging plastic solid waste (PSW) from domestic and commercial waste streams. It does so particularly in the context of providing a way forward for developing economies.Treating recycling and composting of, and energy recovery from, plastics, the book is directed at individuals who are responsible for or have a significant role in solid waste management. Academics and students in solid waste management pursuing research or study in solid waste management with particular interest in plastics will find this book useful. Sustainable options for managing PSW are presented with reference to the scientific, engineering, and management standpoints to enable decision makers and relevant stakeholders in industry arrive at the best decision for achieving sustainable resource management. The book further integrates waste management and technologies so that PSW recycling can be viewed from environmental, economic, and social perspectives. Greener technologies for PSW management are addressed so as to provide drivers that will influence key stakeholders and policy-makers achieve sustainability in this field.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Post-Consumer Plastic Solid Wastes.- Technologies for Managing Plastic Solid Wastes.- Sustainability in Post-Consumer PSW Management Technologies.- Drivers to Sustainable Post-Consumer PSW Management in Developing Economics.- Policy-Makers' Responsibilities.- Contributions.

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with the combustion and exhaust emissions of gas engines fueled with green biogas. Biogas is a mixture of gases, primarily consisting of methane and carbon dioxide. Biogas can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, food waste, etc. Biogas is considered to be a renewable source of energy. Therefore, it can contribute to the prevention of global warming.The biogas engine is used to co-generate electricity by operating engine and heat from hot exhaust gases. The energy source used very efficiently. Unlike other green energy sources such as wind and solar, biogas is readily available when needed.This book first describes the basics of biogas and its application to internal combustion engines. Next, it describes the engine system and the combustion phenomena in the engine cylinder. Engine technology continues to advance in spark ignition and dual-fuel engines to achieve higher thermal efficiency and lower harmful emissions. Several advanced combustion technologies are introduced to achieve higher thermal efficiency while avoiding knocking.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Fundamentals of combustion behavior of gas engine.- Combustion and exhaust emissions of biogas spark-ignition engines.- Combustion and exhaust emissions of biogas dual-fuel engine.- Technologies for higher thermal efficiency.- Summary.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an in-depth introduction to all major control and stability issues related to microgrids. It is the first book to offer a comprehensive look into the methodologies and philosophies behind system modeling, coordinated control, and protection for developing reliable, robust, and efficient operation of modular uninterruptible power supply systems. For each topic, a theoretical introduction and overview are backed by concrete programming examples that enable the reader to thoroughly understand the topic and develop and conduct simulation models.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction.- Part II: Front-end Rectifier Control of the Modular UPS System.- A Reduced-order Generalized Proportional Integral Observer-based Resonant Super-twisting Sliding Mode Control.- An Enhanced State Observer for DC-link Voltage Control of Three-phase AC/DC Converters.- Part III: Distributed Control and Protection of the Modular UPS System.- Regeneration Protection in Uninterruptible Power Supply.- DC-link Protection and Control in Modular Uninterruptible Power Supply.- Distributed Adaptive Virtual Impedance Control for Parallel-connected Voltage Source Inverters in Modular UPS System.- Distributed Average Integral Secondary Control for Modular UPS Systems-based Microgrids.- Overload and Short-circuit Protection Strategy for Voltage Source Inverter-based UPS.- Part IIII: Renewable Energy Integrated Control and Operation of the Modular UPS System.- Multimode Operation for Online Uninterruptible Power Supply System.- Distributed Hierarchical Control of AC Microgrid Operating in Grid-connected, Islanded and Their Transition Modes.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents an overview of geothermal heating systems using ground source heat pumps in different countries. It evaluates the emissions and energy costs generated by the operation of low enthalpy geothermal systems, with heat pumps fed by different energy sources, and assesses, from an international point of view, those policies whose aim is a sustainable, low-carbon economy.The use of low-impact energy sources is gradually growing with the aim of reducing greenhouse gases emission and air pollution. The alternatives offered by geothermal systems are one of the key solutions for a future renewable development, enabling the electrification of heating systems and the use of biofuels.The book will be of interest to energy professionals and researchers.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Geothermal heating systems and heat pumps.- Energy sources to supply a geothermal heat pump.- Economics of heat pumps.- Polygeneration systems.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes recent breakthroughs that promise major cost reductions in solar energy production in a clear and highly accessible manner. The authors address the three key areas that have commonly resulted in criticism of solar energy in the past: cost, availability, and variability. Coverage includes cutting-edge information on recently developed 40 efficient solar cells, which can produce double the power of currently available commercial cells. The discussion also highlights the potentially transformative emergence of opportunities for integration of solar energy storage and natural gas combined heat and power systems. Solar energy production in the evening hours is also given fresh consideration via the convergence of low cost access to space and the growing number of large terrestrial solar electric power fields around the world.Dr. Fraas has been active in the development of Solar Cells and Solar Electric Power Systems for space and terrestrial applications since 1975. His research team at Boeing demonstrated the first GaAs/GaSb tandem concentrator solar cell in 1989 with a world record energy conversion efficiency of 35, garnering awards from Boeing and NASA. He has over 30 years of experience at Hughes Research Labs, Chevron Research Co, and the Boeing High Technology Center working with advanced semiconductor devices. In a pioneering paper, he proposed the InGaP/GaInAs/Ge triple junction solar cell predicting a cell terrestrial conversion efficiency of 40 at 300 suns concentration. Having become today’s predominant cell for space satellites, that cell is now entering high volume production for terrestrial Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Since joining JX Crystals, Dr. Fraas has pioneered the development of various thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems based on the new GaSb infrared sensitive PV cell. Dr. Fraas holds degrees from Caltech (B.Sc. Physics), Harvard (M. A. Applied Physics), and USC (Ph.D. EE).Table of ContentsHistory of Solar Cell Development.- The Solar PV Market Today & The Need for Non-Polluting Solar Energy.- Types of Photovoltaic Cells.- Fundamentals of PV & the Importance of Single Crystals.- Terrestrial Silicon Solar Cells Today.- The Dream of Thin film PV.- Introduction to Concentrated Sunlight Solar Cell Systems.- The Story of the 40% Efficient Multijunction Solar Cell.- Solar PV in a Larger Electric Power Context.- InfraRed PhotoVoltaics (IR PV) for Combined Solar Lighting and Electricity for Buildings.- Thermophotovoltaics using Infrared Sensitive Cells.- Sunbeams from Space Mirrors for Terrestrial PV.

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Book SynopsisThis is an open access book. This book contains research papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF), which took place at Coventry University, UK, in 2022. The ICESF is an annual conference organised by the UK-based Doctorial Training Alliance (DTA) programme. It is a multidisciplinary conference focused on addressing the future challenges and opportunities for meeting global energy targets and sustainable development goals. The conference brought together academic researchers, industry experts and research students to showcase the latest innovations and research on a wide range of topics in the areas of energy and sustainability, including • renewable energy; • ICT and control; • computational fluid dynamics; • optimization; • conventional energy sources; • energy governance; • materials in energy research; • energy storage and • energy access.Table of ContentsInvestigating Energy Cost Impact on Private Residential Buildings in the West Midlands Region of the UK.- Towards an Effective Artificial Intelligence Systems for Condition Monitoring of Off-Shore Wind Turbines: The Application of Sensor Fusion.- CFD Based Aerodynamics conjugate Heat Transfer and Airgap Fluid Flow Thermal Analysis to a Wheel Hub Motor for Electric Scooters.- Learning from the past fora sustainable future: Environmental monitoring and 3D modeling to assess the thermal performance of heritage buildings.- Oil and gas supply chain: Analysing stakeholder sustainability risk perception.- using machine learning to predict synthetic fuel spray penetration from limited experimental data without computational flluid dynamics.

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Book SynopsisSustainable Engineering: Concepts and Practices provides insights into current perspectives on sustainable engineering research. It highlights the drivers, motivations, and challenges affecting the development and adoption of sustainable engineering in various sectors of the economy and how they impact sustainable development. Contributions from researchers representing multiple branches of engineering in academia, government laboratories, and industry present alternative approaches to traditional engineering practices. These approaches effect change, making the design, construction, production, and management of products, processes, and systems more environmentally friendly, socially beneficial, and economically profitable. The book will be a trusted reference for graduate students, practicing engineers, and other professionals interested in developing or using sustainable products and systems.Table of ContentsBiotechnology and Sustainable Engineering.- Sustainable Engineering in the Construction Industry.- Design, Manufacturing and Sustainable Engineering.- Sustainability in Process, Materials, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering.- Food-Water-Energy Nexus and Sustainable Engineering.- Nanotechnology and Sustainable Engineering.- Facilities and Infrastructural Aspects of Sustainable Engineering.- Socio-economic Aspects of Sustainable Engineering.- Political and Institutional Aspects of Sustainable Engineering.- Educational Aspects of Sustainable Engineering.- Fourth Industrial Revolution and Other Aspects of Sustainable Engineering.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Photovoltaic pumping for domestic water access in off-grid communities: potential and challenges.- Planning and preparation of non-technical components - before installation.- Technology installation.- Operation and maintenance - after installation.- Discussion.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisPart 1 Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation and Solar Energy Applications.- Chapter 1 Installations of Solar PV to Prevent CO2 Emissions for Schools in the Hampshire.- Chapter 2 Energy Evaluation of Photovoltaic Integration in Student Building with Different PV Technologies.- Chapter 3 Technical-economic Modeling of a microgrid incorporating renewable photovoltaic energy.- Chapter 4 Indoor Solar Thermal Cook Stove Design.- Chapter 5 Solar energy performance prediction with regression algorithm in machine learning based on weather conditions: A case study.- Part 2 Renewable Energy Technology and Energy Efficiency Optimization.- Chapter 6 Technical-economic evaluation of a stand-alone hybrid renewable energy system with different dispatch strategies.- Chapter 7 Recent Tools and their Roles towards High-share Renewable Energy in the Climate-Changing World.- Chapter 8 Assessment of wind and wave climate dynamics in the Mediterranean and Black Seas for renewable energy potential analysis.- Chapter 9 Evaluation of the Performance of an Activated Carbon's family for Biogas Upgrading using the Adsorption Performance Indicator.- Chapter 10 Estimation of Power Consumption in Screw Gas Compressor installed on Natural Gas Power Plant.- Chapter 11 An Approach for Voltage Drop Improvement in Distribution Line using High Voltage Capacitor Bank.- Chapter 12 Numerical Analysis of the Flow Phenomena inside the Vortex Tube with Different Turbulence Models.- Chapter 13 Technical-economic implementation of a control and supervision system in air conditioning systems through BACnet for energy efficiency in buildings.- Chapter 14 State of Decision Making in the Baltic States: Nuclear Energy Past and for the Future.- Chapter 15 The Transition to 100% Renewable Energy Versus the Global Temperature Scenarios: A Perspective Analysis.- Part 3 Energy Materials and Energy Storage Technology.- Chapter 16 Research on the Performance of Positive Electrode Modified with Fluorinated Carbon Based on Silver Coating.- Chapter 17 Research on the Positive Electrode Performance of Lithium Battery Based on the Mixture of Carbon Fluoride and the Manganese Dioxide.- Chapter 18 Effects of C-rate on the thermal behavior of commercial lithium-ion pouch cells with different aging histories for a successful second-life transition.- Chapter 19 Research on preparation process of graphene oxide of negative electrode materials.- Chapter 20 Energy storage capacity of microencapsulated phase change materials.- Chapter 21 Energy Storage in the Smart Grid: a Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach.- Part 4 Carbon Capture and Sustainable Development.- Chapter 22 Exploration on the Key Factors to the Successful Implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Projects Based on a CCS Project Inventory.- Chapter 23 Energy-Food Commodity Prices Movement and Equation in Kyoto (2006) Perspective: Factor Analysis and Non-Linear Framework.- Chapter 24 Sustainable Construction Materials from Industrial By-products.- Chapter 25 Towards Sustainable CO2 Reduction and Brine Utilization: Investigating Alkaline-Enhanced Solvay Processes.

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Book SynopsisEvaluation of energy efficiency measures and use of the photovoltaic thermal system with insulation for a historical four story residential building in Italy.- The Design of Seismic and Energy Upgrading Strategies for a Residential Building in Switzerland using Fiber Reinforced Polymer and Insulation Materials.- Technoeconomic Analysis of a Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar System in a Household Application (Case Study in Zurich, Switzerland) .- Geothermal Heat Pump for Zurich Project.- Evaluation of energy efficiency measures and use of a photovoltaic thermal system with insulation for a historical single story residential building located in Gontenschwil Switzerland.- Techno Economic Feasibility and Environmental studies of Combined Heat and Power production energy System through photovoltaic thermal Panel (PV T) in a Zurich building.

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Book SynopsisPart I. LANDSCAPE AND CITIES IN TRANSITION.- Chapter 1. What needs to be demonstrated: The potential benefits of an NBS (Nature-Based Solutions) project in a post-disaster reconstruction context, the case of the reconstruction of the Al Haouz region in Morocco.- Chapter 2. Energy transition and environmental sustainability in large commercial systems. A research project example.- Chapter 3. A Solarpunk Vision of the City and its Infrastructure.- Chapter 4. Innovative approaches for Cultural Heritage renovation in the Mediterranean area.- Chapter 5. Exploring the intersection of History and Morphology: A comparative study of the spatial formation in the early development of the Medina of Fez.- Chapter 6. A physics-based urban digital twin for designing and renovating sustainable cities.- Chapter 7. Analysing the Resilience of Microgrids as they Transition from Standalone to Grid-connected systems.- Chapter 8. Integrating transitions in climate-adaptive design. A Nature-based approach towards next resilient amphibious urban environments along Med coasts.- Chapter 9. Towards Sustainable and Regenerative Cities: Vertical Farming as a Solution for Achieving Zero-Carbon Cities and Climate Neutrality A Case Study of a Mediterranean City.- Chapter 10. ECOLOGICAL AND BIOREGIONAL TRANSITION FOR MANHATTAN .- Chapter 11. Living labs to design the transition towards Carbon neutrality of Mediterranean Islands.- Chapter 12. Designing Nature Based Solutions for Climate Neutrality of school communities.- Chapter 13. Tailored solutions for the sustainable transition of the built environment: the specific context as information source.- Chapter 14. Seaweed House 2.0 Methods and Techniques to Harmonize and Improve the Living and Urban of Future Cities, Imitating Nature.- Chapter 15. SuDS-Sustainable Drainage Systems in city center. Open problems and technological solutions.- Chapter 16. Mapping urban local metabolism to support Building Integrated Agriculture.- Chapter 17. PV Cool: a hybrid solution for power and cooling generation.- Chapter 18.  Recovering street life through urban climate control strategies: a design and assessment tool.- Chapter 19. Ventilation results and CFD model formulation for street canyons applied to climate control strategies.- Chapter 20. Integrated Methodology for Thermal Comfort Assessment in Urban Environments: Validation in the City of Seville, Spain.- Chapter 21. Microclimate analysis of urban comfort outdoors by studying anthropogenic heat in urban canyons.- Chapter 22. Wind farms and Diachronic Landscapes: The identity of sustainability.- Chapter 23. Energy and Environmental refurbishment of the residential complex of Torrevecchia in Rome: Retrofitting and Demand Response Activities.- Chapter 24. Shifting to a new sustainable paradigm: nature-based solutions and circular design for the urban regeneration.- Chapter 25. An Advanced Framework for Regenerative Design in Digital and Physical Prototyping. Crafting a Comprehensive Atlas for Predictive Modeling and Adaptive Technologies in Climate Change Scenario Analysis.- Chapter 26. Adaptive technologies in flooding scenarios through NBS/SUDS. The experimentation of an innovative protocol for the resilience and biodiversity protection on the coast of Reggio Calabria.- Chapter 27. New forms of interaction  between infrastructure and the city The experience of the intensive forest in the Garbatella park in Rome.- Chapter 28. A Novel Collaborative Stakeholder Development Tool Using Energy System Optimisation and Visual Interface for Workshop Facilitation.- Chapter 29. Cities and decarbonisation: an assessment model for the technological reconfiguration of proximity open spaces .- Chapter 30.  Smart Biophilic cities: green and innovative digital solutions for sustainable urban development.- Chapter 31. Getting to zero' the university buildings stock. Boosting the renovation strategy and the action plan of the University of Florence.- Chapter 32. The Technological Design of Renewable Energy Communities: architectural implication of an holistic approach.- Chapter 33. Climate Neutrality and Global Perspective for Net Zero Policies and Buildings.- Chapter 34. CONSTRUCTING AND CULTIVATING THE URBAN NATURE.- Chapter 35. Comparative Analysis of the energetic performance of Buildings Integrated Semi-Transparent PV glazing systems in the climate of Hungary and Syria Title.- Part II. ARCHITECTURES FOR TOMORROW.- Chapter 36. Mediterranean Under Pressure: Architectures resistance to the Climate Emergency.- Chapter 37. Madonie Green Walls Revolution sustainable revitalization and enhancement of Sicilian inner rural areas.- Chapter 38. Explaining Positive Building definition: A Review and Revision.- Chapter 39. Energy retrofit of non-monumental, historic buildings: Limitations and opportunities of technological advances.- Chapter 40. A multi-criteria evaluation tool for the adaptive regeneration of the residential heritage.- Chapter 41. Technological and environmental strategies for the redevelopment of Outdoor Learning spaces and the establishment of Energy Hubs in school buildings.- Chapter 42. Bioclimatic Urban Renewal approach on an Historical Disused Military Area in Naples.- Chapter 43. CIS Roma Scuole Verdi: a Programme to Improve Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization  by Retrofitting School Buildings .- Chapter 44. Adaptive Approaches to Attain Net Zero through Carbon Sequestration in Heritage Sites of Coastal Mediterranean Cities.- Chapter 45. Investigating the Effect of Geometry to Approach Positive Buildings.- Chapter 46. Architectural treatments for the integration of solar energy systems on the roofs of residential buildings as an alternative solution to the energy crisis in Syria.- Chapter 47. Comfort at work: Analysis, evaluation and design proposal for an industrial building in northern Italy.- Chapter 48. Architectural regeneration between innovative technologies and cultural heritage: adaptive reuse of school buildings.- Chapter 49. Assessing climate change adaptation of buildings: a review of performance indicators in Green Building Rating Systems.- Chapter 50. Open-source tools to support local circular co-design.- Chapter 51. Nature positive buildings: systemic approaches and technological design experimentation.- Chapter 52. Holistic redevelopment of a coastal heritage area in Palermo (IT).- Chapter 53. Mediterranean synergies for the energy renovation of university buildings: three pilot projects in Palestine, Tunisia, and Italy.- Chapter 54. The Digitalization of Participatory Approaches.- Chapter 55. GREEN ARCHITECTURE, NZEB AND CLIMATE NEUTRALITY.  AN INTERVENTION DESIGN MODEL FOR DEEP RENOVATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING.- Chapter 56. Environment, Technology, Architecture. Application of green technologies for the rehabilitation and energy renovation of the modern built heritage.- Chapter 57. Adopting circular economy strategies in building regeneration through a holistic approach.- Part III.  ECO-TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS.- Chapter 58. European Drive to use Photovoltaic Application in New Buildings in 2025.- Chapter 59. Material synergies and industrial symbiosis to valorise granite scraps from quarries in Sardinia.- Chapter 60. Biobased materials for the improvement of human quality life a Km 0.- Chapter 61. Bio-based materials to foster efficient retrofitting of the existing building stock Cork and hemp to support environmental transition preserving socio-cultural values.- Chapter 62. Reusing olive pomace waste for energy saving applications in construction: development of a panel prototype.- Chapter 63. Mapping local resources in the South-East of France bio-region : climate as project material.- Chapter 63. Mapping local resources in the South-East of France bio-region : climate as project material.- Chapter 64. Experimental development and proof of concept for natural-based cool pavements.- Chapter 65. Green Responsive System (GRS): A Paradigm Shift in Urban Decarbonization in the Mediterranean Context.- Chapter 66. A zero-waste strategy toward carbon neutrality. Circular technology experimentations for life extension of non-recyclable plastic packaging.- Chapter 67. Eco-Design for Transition Architecture: Comparative Analysis for an a-scalar methodology using PNACC-defined green actions and pre-design according to Life Cycle Thinking.- Chapter 68. An Integrated Approach towards Smart Building Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change and attain the SDGs in Architectural Education and Knowledge to Reach Net Zero .- Chapter 69. When architectural design unveils the ethical and aesthetic value of BIPV: the Santa Verdiana demo case.- Chapter 70. Circular building production in the South Mediterranean area: the experience of CUB TI Project.- Chapter 71. From waste to resource using recycled stone in 3D Printed building elements.- Chapter 72. Low carbon bio-based building materials from organic waste: a closed-loop production model  within circular neighborhoods.- Part IV. PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.- Chapter 73. Empowering Circular Economy Transition in the Building Sector: A Stakeholder-Centric Approach in the Design Phase for Climate Change Mitigation.- Chapter 74. ESG Measurement Tool: An approach to measure the sustainability introduced in real estate requalification projects.- Chapter 75. A systemic design-led participatory process to address meaningful impact pathways for NetZero cities.- Chapter 76. Building BIM Competence:  Learning in the DIGITAL DECATHLON.- Chapter 77. Environmental Comfort and Well-being: Unlocking Complexities of Human Behaviour towards Climate Change Mitigation Assessment of an Apartment in a Selected Hot Urban Area in the Mediterranean Region.- Chapter 78. Housing adaptability for aging in place. Sustainable approaches to improve environmental comfort.- Chapter 79. The Moroccan Medina: Between Preservation and Sustainability in Light of the HUL recommendation.- C

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Book SynopsisPreface.- Thermodynamics of combustion.- Chemical kinetics.- Conservation equations.- Premixed flames.- Flame dynamics.- Compressible flow.- Detonations.- Flammability and detonability limits.- Rotating detonation engines.- Appendix.

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Book SynopsisPart 1 Bottom-Founded Offshore Wind Turbines : - Introduction; - Materials And Welding.-  Environmental Conditions.- Loads.-  Structure And Foundation Design.- Equipment And Systems; - Surveys.- Appendices. Part 2 Floating Offshore Wind Turbines: General, - - Materials And Welding;   General Design Requirements.- Environmental Conditions.- Loads.- Global Performance Analysis.- Design Of Floating Substructures.- Design Of Station Keeping Systems.- Stability And Watertight/ Weathertight Integrity.- Machinery, Equipment And Systems, - Surveys.- Appendices. Part 3 Global Performance and Integrated Load Analysis for Offshore Wind Turbines: -Introduction.- Integrated Load Analysis for Bottom-Founded Offshore Wind Turbines.- Integrated Load Analysis for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines.- Global Performance And Mooring Analysis For Floating Offshore Wind Turbines.- Suggestions For Numerical Simulations.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Renewable energy.- Materials science for sustainable manufacturing.- Smart Manufacturing and sustainability.- Data and sustainable computing.- Advanced material processing and additive manufacturing.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1- Sustainable fuels and decarbonization: Challenges and opportunities.- Chapter 2- Zero-carbon and low-carbon sustainable fuels and their combustion emissions.- Chapter 3- Pollutants from sustainable fuels: Characteristic, interactions and toxicity.- Chapter 4- The second and third generation of biofuel technologies.- Chapter 5- After-treatment technology: Operation and maintenance.

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Book SynopsisLow-Power Wireless Sensor Design for LoRa-Based Distributed Energy Harvesting System.- Towards Energy Hubs: An Innovative Geographic Information System based Approach for Cluster Definition.- Standard Diesel Production from Mixed Waste Plastic through Thermal Pyrolysis and Vacuum Distillation.- Omnidirectional Broadband Dual-functional (Antireflection and Ultra super-hydrophilic) Nanocoating for Solar Applications.- Evaluation of the Environmental Sustainability of SOFC-based Cogeneration Systems in Commercial Buildings.- Building-integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Systems: A Science Mapping Approach.-Effect of non-Gaussian Colored Noise on Ambient Energy Harvesting.-Univariate and Multivariate Short-Term Solar Power Forecasting of 25MWac Pasir Gudang Utility-Scale Photovoltaic System Using LSTM Approach.-  Analysis of the Variability of Low-Carbon Energy Sources, Nuclear Technology, and Renewable Energy Sources in Meeting Electricity Demand.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly developing field of modeling and characterization of PEM fuel cells. It focuses on i) fuel cell performance modeling and performance characterization applicable from single cells to stacks, ii) fundamental and advanced techniques for structural and compositional characterization of fuel cell components and iii) electrocatalyst design. Written by experts in this field, this book is an invaluable tool for graduate students and professionals.

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Book SynopsisProcess integration and intensification are means to improve the sustainability metrics of the industrial processes, balancing the pillars of economy, environment, and social demand. The book covers a sequential framework for the design and operation of microalgae-based facilities using process integration and intensifi cation, discusses products and applications,and provides a global perspective with contributions from renowned experts. Covers relevant opportunities of process integration and intensification applied tomicroalgae-based systems. Provides a complete review of the state of the art of these industrial approaches. Presents new insights into industrial sustainability.

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Book SynopsisStadtwerken mit ihren oft mannigfachen Geschäftsbereichen wie Energieerzeugung, öffentlicher Nahverkehr, Netzbetrieb Strom/Gas/Wasser, dem Vertrieb von Strom oder Gas sowie dem Ausbau/Betrieb von Ladeinfrastruktur kommt eine maßgebliche Rolle bei der konkreten & lokalen Umsetzung von Nachhaltigkeitsprojekten zu. Gleichzeitig stehen Stadtwerke in ihren Geschäftsfeldern vielfältigen Herausforderungen gegenüber, die durch verschiedene strategische Ausrichtungen und Schwerpunktsetzungen beantwortet werden können. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird die marktübliche Struktur von Stadtwerken anhand eines Vier-Säulen-Modells archetypisch vorgestellt, um die Geschäftsfeld-spezifischen, aber auch übergreifenden Problemstellungen zu beleuchten. Anschließend werden Handlungsoptionen und grundlegende strategische Positionierungen von Stadtwerken anhand eines Drei-Akteurs-Konzeptes diskutiert. Zielsetzung ist es, einen strukturierten Überblick der deutschen Stadtwerke-Landschaft sowie durch das Aufzeigen grundlegender strategischer Handlungsoptionen Entscheidern einen auf reale Problemstellungen übertragbaren Handlungsrahmen zur Verfügung zu stellen.Table of ContentsMotivation und Zielsetzung.- Status quo und Herausforderungen der Geschäftsfelder und Geschäftsstrukturen.- Grundlegende strategische Positionierungen und deren Bewertung.- Zusammenfassung.

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Book SynopsisDas essential gibt in kompakter Form einen Überblick über die Genese und die bisherigen Umsetzungsschritte der Energiewende und beschreibt insbesondere die Rahmenbedingungen des sich wandelnden Energiesystems. Damit eignet sich das Buch hervorragend als Einstiegslektüre in die Thematik der Energiewende, die auch zur Entstehung eines holistischen Gesamtenergiesystems führen wird.Table of ContentsWarum Energiewende.- GES.- Europäische und weltweite Perspektive der Energiewende.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines a number of topics, mainly in connection with advances in semiconductor devices and magnetic materials and developments in medium and large-scale renewable power plant technologies, grid integration techniques and new converter topologies, including advanced digital control systems for medium-voltage networks. The book’s individual chapters provide an extensive compilation of fundamental theories and in-depth information on current research and development trends, while also exploring new approaches to overcoming some critical limitations of conventional grid integration technologies. Its main objective is to present the design and implementation processes for medium-voltage converters, allowing the direct grid integration of renewable power plants without the need for step-up transformers.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Wind farm power generation systems.- Power converters in wind turbine generators.- Current research and development of power converters in wind turbine generators.- Power converters in solar PV power plants.- Current research and development in grid connected solar PV inverter technologies.- FPGA based digital switching controllers for modern power converters.- Advanced magnetic material based common magnetic bus as a solution of voltage imbalance problems of grid connected power converters.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book has been written to raise awareness about the importance of incorporating renewable energy sources in various sectors for sustainable development. The objective of this book is to analyze the diverse perspectives on renewable energy for sustainable development and their implications. The authors have made the concepts and theories related to renewable energy technologies and sustainable development more accessible and understandable. Sustainable development is characterized by a focus on environmental issues and their connection to renewable energy sources. In todays context, it is crucial to adopt a systematic approach to organize the subject matter and promote the development of knowledge. The built environment plays a significant role in society and needs to be developed holistically. The integration of renewable energy sources is a critical factor in determining the long-term sustainability of a community. This book emphasizes various aspects of energy planning, such as energy assessment, energy integration, energy forecasting, energy modeling, computer modeling, and techno-economic analysis of conventional and non-conventional renewable energy sources. The information presented in this book aims to provide an understanding of integrated energy planning, including its design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation through feedback. This book will be beneficial for individuals involved in energy planning and related activities.

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Book SynopsisFusion energy has potential to contribute to meeting global demand for sustainable energy Increasingly, progressive fusion enterprises are seeking new pathways for the commercialization of the technology, bringing fresh ideas and different perspectives. This publication is a summary of an IAEA Workshop on this topic, outlining the main elements for the development of alternative commercialization pathways for fusion energy systems in the coming decades, bringing together expert opinions from the diverse range of disciplines that are essential to fusion's commercial success. It highlights several critical aspects to consider for new pathways and provides an outline of a roadmap for their development.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents and summarizes the new thoughts, new methods and new achievements that have emerged in the biotechnology of lignocellulose in recent years. It proposes new concepts including the primary refining, fractionation, multi-level utilization and selective structural separation of lignocellulose, etc. By approaching lignocellulose as a multi-level resource, biotechnology could have a significant effect on ecological agriculture, bio-energy, the chemical and paper making industries, etc., ultimately establishing distinctive eco-industrial parks for lignocellulose. Additionally, this book provides systematic research methods for the biotechnology of lignocellulose including investigation methods for the primary refining of lignocellulose, for microbial degradation and enzymatic hydrolysis, for cellulose fermentation and for lignocellulose conversion processes. It offers an excellent reference work and guide for scientists engaging in research on lignocellulose. Dr. Hongzhang Chen is a Professor at the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.Table of ContentsBrief Introduction to the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Chemical Composition and Structure of Natural Lignocellulose.- Biological Fundamentals for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Pretreatment and Primary Refining of Lignocelluloses.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Ecological Agriculture.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Bioenergy.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Other Industries.- Ecological Industry Model for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Research Methods for the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.

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Book SynopsisThis volume is third part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This book provides insights into commercial advantages of commonly running bioenergy options. It explores various opportunities present at technical scale to produce biofuels. Moreover, the additional practical feasibility of the commercialization of existing biofuels including existing challenges and sustainable solutions to overcome from these technical hurdles. This Volume also focuses on the durability and long run sustainability on the new arrival of biofuels options which can be a suitable and easy replacement of currently available biofuels at pilot scale. Other four volumes of this set explore basic concepts, latest progress, bio-waste to energy conversion and integrated solution for bioenergy concerns. Table of ContentsChapter 1.Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part I).- Chapter 2. Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part II).- Chapter 3. Value Added Products From Agriculture, Paper And Food Waste: A Source Of Bioenergy Production.- Chapter 4. Advancements in Diatom Algae based Biofuels.- Chapter 5. Valorization of Cellulosic and SAP based Baby Diaper Waste into Functional Products: Analyses and Bioenergy Potential.- Chapter 6. Role of Operational Parameters to Enhance Biofuel Production.- Chapter 7. Advances In Bioethanol Production: Processess And Technologies.- Chapter 8. Sustainable routes for renewable energy carriers in modern energy systems.- Chapter 9. Microalgae based biofuel- integrated biorefinery approach as sustainable feedstock for resolving energy crisis. Chapter 10. Substrate characterization in the anaerobic digestion process.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles (AREEV 2020), and examines related emerging trends, feasible solutions to shape and enable the development of mankind. The topics covered include renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, power system protection & security, smart grid and wide band-gap semiconductor technologies. The book also discusses applications of signal processing, artificial neural networks, optimal and robust control systems, and modeling and simulation of power electronic converters. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in power systems, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.Table of ContentsA Review on Social Group Optimization Technique for Power Capability Enhancement with Combined TCSC-UPFC.- Comparison of Five Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.- Digital Twinning of the Battery Systems - A Review.- Analysis and Evaluation of the Impacts of FACTS Devices on the Transmission Line Protection.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights recent advancements in such an important topic, through contribution from experts demonstrating different applications in ‘day-to-day’ life, both existing and newly emerging biological technologies, and thought provoking approaches from different parts of the world, potential future prospects associated with some frontier development in non-conventional energy sources. It covers different aspects of cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass; Cellulosics Biorefinery; Algal Biofuels; Biodiesel; Bioethanol; Microbial Fuel Cells; Biofuel cells; and biohydrogen production. This book is a comprehensive and informative compilation for international readers, especially undergraduate, post graduate students and researchers.Table of Contents1 Current state of art on lignocellulosic biomass: future biofuels.- 2 Cellulosics Biorefinery: Concepts, potential, and challenges.- 3 Biorefinery technology for cellulosic biofuel production.- 4 Life cycle assessment of Algal Biofuels.- 5 Biodiesel: features, potential hurdles and future direction.- 6 Solid-state fermentation: an alternative approach to produce fungal lipids as biodiesel feedstock.- 7 Metabolic engineering approach for advanced microbial fuel production using Escherichia coli.-8 Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) and its prospects on bioelectricity potential.- 9 Biocatalysis of Biofuel cells: Exploring the Intrinsic Bioelectrochemistry.- 10 Bioelectric fuel cells: Recent trends to manage the crisis on resources for conventional energy.- 11 Bioethanol: Substrates, current status, and challenges .- 12 Progress and perspectives of nanomaterials for bioenergy production.- 13 Nanofarming: Nanotechnology in Biofuel Production.- 14 Potential of Extremophiles in bioelectrochemical systems and biohydrogen production.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains selected papers presented at the First International Symposium on Sustainable Energy and Technological Advancements (ISSETA 2021), which was organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Meghalaya, Shillong, India, during September 24–25, 2021. The topics covered in the book mainly focuses on the cutting-edge research domain with respect to sustainable energy technologies, smart building, integration, and application of multiple energy sources; advanced power converter topologies and their modulation techniques; and information and communication technologies for smart microgrids.Table of Contents​Impact of Reverse Power Flow due to High Solar PV Penetration on Distribution Protection System.- Modelling And Performance Evaluation Of MPPT based PMSG Wind Energy Conversion System With Boost Conveter In MATLABb/Simulink Environment.- Optimal Scheduling of Grid Connected PV System with Battery Energy Storage.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents selected peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies, which was held on October 28–29, 2021, at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India. The book reports on the latest developments in the field of mechanical and energy technology in contributions prepared by experts from academia and industry. The broad range of topics covered includes aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, artificial intelligence, nonmaterial and nonmanufacturing technologies, rapid manufacturing technologies and prototyping, remanufacturing, renewable energies technologies, metrology and computer-aided inspection, etc. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers in various fields, especially mechanical and industrial engineering, and energy technologies.Table of ContentsRedesign and Analysis of Cargo Containers for Delivery Drone Applications.- The Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Green Internet of Things (IOT) Towards Energy Saving Practices in the Current Environment.- Monitoring of Infrastructure and Development for Smart Cities Supported by IOT Method.- A Review on Various Aerodynamics Control Techniques.- Air Pollution Index Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach.- A Comparative Study of Different IOT Sensors.- Evaluating the Performance of Deep Learning Methods and Its Impact on Digital Marketing.- Effectiveness of Machine Learning Technology in Detecting Patterns of Certain Diseases Within Patient Electronic Healthcare Records.- Sparse Function Learning for Alzheimer's Disease Detection Dependent on Magnetic Characteristics Imaging with Mark Information.- A Study on the Relationship between Cloud Computing and Data Mining in Business Organizations.

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Book SynopsisTwo-stage single-phase converters, including two-stage single-phase dc-ac inverters and two-stage single-phase PFC converters, are interfacing power converters between dc and ac voltage/current sources, which have been widely applied for dc-ac and ac-dc power conversion. For the two-stage single-phase converter, the ac-side power pulsates at twice the ac voltage frequency, resulting in second harmonic current (SHC) which might flow into the dc-dc converter, the dc voltage source, and dc load. This book clarifies the generation, propagation, and side-effects of this SHC and proposes the SHC reduction control schemes for the dc-dc converter, with different topologies and/or different operating modes, in the single-phase converter. On this basis, the second harmonic current compensator (SHCC) is proposed to compensate the SHC, significantly reducing the dc bus capacitance. In doing so, the electrolytic capacitors, with short lifetimes, are removed from the two-stage single-phase converter, leading to extended system lifetime and enhanced system stability. For having flawless SHC compensation performance, the port-current control schemes are proposed for the SHCC. Additionally, the stability analysis is carried out for the two-stage single-phase converter with the addition of SHCC. This book is a monograph combining theoretical analysis and engineering design, which could not only be a reference book for master students, Ph.D. students, and teachers majoring in power electronics but also be a handbook for the electrical engineers working on the research and development of LED drivers, EV on-board chargers, railway auxiliary power supplies, aviation power supplies, renewable energy generation systems, etc.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Basic Approaches for Reducing Second Harmonic Current in Single-Phase Power Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with Buck-Derived BVCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with Boost-Derived BVCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Cascaded Single-Phase Inverter with Pre-Regulator plus LLC Resonant Converter as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with BCCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for DC-DC Converter in Two-Stage Single-Phase PFC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for DC-DC Converter in Single-Phase AC-DC-AC Converter.- Current Reference Feedforward Control for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- One-Cycle Control for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Virtual Parallel-Impedance Based Control Scheme for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Adaptive Voltage Control for Reducing Light-Load Loss of Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Stability Analysis for Two-Stage Single-Phase Converter with Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings the 2nd International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies (ICMET 2021). The broad range of topics and issues covered are bulk deformation processes and sheet metal forming, composites, ceramics, and polymers processing, corrosion, heat treatment, microstructure and materials properties, energy materials, failure and fracture mechanics, friction, wear, tribology, and surface engineering, functionally graded materials, cellular materials, low friction and corrosion resistive materials for energy applications, lubricants and lubrication, machinability and formability of materials, material science and engineering, and materials for energy storage. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in the areas of mechanical and industrial engineering, energy technologies, and allied fields.Table of ContentsApplication of Taguchi Approach to Optimize the Robot Spot Welding Parameters of JSC590RN Mild Steel.- Taguchi with GRA Based Optimization of Machining Parameters for End Milling of SS-304.- Design and Analysis of Knuckle Pin using Different Materials in Ansys.- The Current State and Potential of Canal-top Solar Power Plant in India.- Weapon Detection Rope Roaming Human Safety Robot.- Review and Real World Usability of Magnetic Levitation Trains.- Entrepreneurial Women in the Culture of Ceará: The Case of Cearens Literature.- Machining of Composite Materials using Different Conventional and Unconventional Machining Processes: A Short Review.- An Investigation on Effect of Hybrid Nanofluids in End Milling of Aluminium 6061 Alloy.- Classification Methods for Labelled Data in Machine Learning.- A Review of Solar Refrigeration for Cooling Applications.

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Book SynopsisThe tropical zones are dominated by developing countries, which mainly face problematic environmental issues. Different than four-season countries, tropical countries have a continuous summer-like season and therefore they are rich in clean energy sources like solar and biomass. Hence, the mitigations of environment and energy issues in the tropics would require specific understanding and different approach to solutions. This book offers an assortment of studies on scenarios of environment as well as energy demand and power generation technologies in the tropics. Many of the countries within the tropics are highly populated, and this results in various problems related to the environment and energy. The demand for energy in these countries keeps increasing but concurrently there are also environmental issues that require serious attention. As the global concern on the environment is alarming today, the choice of power generation should be of the cleanest possible resource. This various reports on research activities carried out in the tropics on the aspect of environment and energy presented in this book are highly beneficial for those who like to see an improvement in the tropics with regard to environment and energy systems.Table of Contents1. Energy Trends and Opportunities in Society 5.0 2. Road Towards Net-zero Emissions in the Tropics 3. Vehicle Emissions and Nuisance Study due to Idling Engines in Malaysia 4. Net-Zero Energy and Low Carbon Footprint in Residential Buildings in Tropical Regions 5. Solar Energy Potential Assessments in Rain-dominated Tropical Monsoon Climates 6. Impact of Surface Temperature of a Photovoltaic Solar Panel on Voltage Production 7. Development of a High-Performance Modified Fresnel Solar Cooker 8. Plastic Waste Issue in Malaysia: Where are We? 9. A Critical Review on Conversions of Waste Plastics into Value-added Hydrocarbons 10. Microwave Pyrolysis of Plastic Wastes into Hydrogen and Carbon 11. Heterojunction Catalysts for Enhanced Pyrolysis of Biomass and Synthetic Wastes12. Biomass Gasification for Sustainable Power Production in Tropical Countries 13. Review on the Effect of Oxygenated Fuels, Antioxidants and Cetane Improver Additives in Biodiesels on Compression Ignition Engine Performance and Emission 14. The Biogas Technology Development in Ethiopia: The status, and the role of private sectors, academic institutions, and research centers 15. Environment Friendly Production of Coconut Shell Charcoal through Pyrolysis16. Thermal Comfort Attainment by Personal Vortex Tube Cooling Device 17. Urban Heat Island Phenomena in Tropical Countries: An Experimental Elucidation of Wake Flow behind Slender High-rise Buildings 18. Natural Ventilation in Traditional Malay House: A Study of Flow Pattern by an Enhanced Smoke Wire Technique 19. The Importance of Ventilation in Vehicle Cabin on Air Quality 20. Indoor Carbon Dioxide Levels in a Typical Wooden House in Northern Borneo 21. A Review for Sustainable Electrification of Ethiopia with Hydropower Energy 22. Numerical Modelling and Performance Optimization of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine 23. Heat Transfer Enhancement in Stirling Engines using Fins with Different Configurations 24. The Feasibility of Tidal Energy in the United Arab Emirates

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the most state-of-the-art advanced model-based charging control technologies for lithium-ion batteries are explained from the fundamental theories to practical designs and applications, especially on the battery modelling, user-involved, and fast charging control algorithm design. Moreover, some other necessary design considerations, such as battery pack charging control with centralized and distributed structures, are also introduced to provide excellent solutions for improving the charging performance and extending the lifetime of the batteries/battery packs. Finally, some future directions are mentioned in brief. This book summarizes the model-based charging control technologies from the cell level to the battery pack level. From this book, readers interested in battery management can have a broad view of modern battery charging technologies. Readers who have no experience in battery management can learn the basic concept, analysis methods, and design principles of battery charging systems. Even for the readers who are occupied in this area, this book also provides rich knowledge on engineering applications and future trends of battery charging technologies.Table of ContentsI. IntroductionII. Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Technologies: Fundamental ConceptsIII. Lithium-Ion Battery Model: Fundamental TheoremIV. Model-based Fast Charging Control for Lithium-Ion BatteriesV. User-Involved Charging Control for Lithium-Ion BatteriesVI. Fast Battery Charging Control with Economic Cost OptimizationVII. User-Involved Battery Charging Control with Economic Cost OptimizationVIII. Charging Problem Analysis for Lithium-Ion Battery PacksIX. Charging Equipments for Lithium-Ion Battery PacksX. Optimal Charging Control for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs: Centralized StructureXI. Optimal Charging Control for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs: Distributed StructureXII. The Future of Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Technologies.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents recent advances in renewable energy scenarios for future Indian smart cities including technologies and devices at the scales of both experimental and theoretical models for Industry 4.0, the concept of automated and computerized industrial manufacturing and practices. The current Indian economy is inclined towards smart urban cities, but the energy deficit in modern society is not well recognized. As a result, there is an enormous need to explore alternative avenues of energy for future smart cities. Because such cities depend significantly on technologies and devices that comprise Industry 4.0, the synthesis of energy scenarios enables an understanding of the technology, applications and devices that contribute immensely to the textile, construction, cosmetics, biomedical and environmental industries, among others. These industrial areas are the key starting points for a wide range of applications, consequently becoming top priorities for science and technology policy development. Such advances already have been adopted in various contemporary services and products, especially in the fields of electronics, health care, chemicals, cosmetics, composites and energy. This book is a valuable resource for practising energy planners, citizens and professionals such as businesspeople, bureaucrats from all levels of government, employees from nongovernmental public organizations and their volunteers and other individuals who have stakes in the development of their city-region.Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Concept of Sustainable Energy System for Smart Cities Chapter 2 – Overview to renewable energy systems Chapter 3 – Advancement in Renewable Energy Scenarios Chapter 4 – Conventional methods of energy system evaluation Chapter 5 – Quantifying the amount of energy harvest Chapter 6 – Variability of energy resources at diverse scale Chapter 7 – Feasibility analysis of an energy system Chapter 8 – Synthesis and transitions in energy systems, and policy

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Book SynopsisThis open access book surveys the development of OCAC technology in the last decade for solid fuel conversion in fluidized beds. The scientific concerns, including combustion and emission characteristics, ash-related problems, OC aging, and so on, are summarized and analyzed. Beyond this, new concepts like OCAC with Oxy-PFBC, OCAC coupled with staged fuel conversion, OCAC in rotatory kilns and multi-functional OCAC are proposed, so as to promote the applications of OCAC to various fields in the future. Moreover, this book also outlines the perspectives for future research and development of OCAC. As an emerging technology, extensive studies and investigations are still necessary to fill in the gap from the fundamental understanding of the technology to its industrial demonstrations. Nevertheless, we believe that this book provides novel insights for the readership of energy and combustion and stimulate meaningful follow-on research on OCAC technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The evolution of OCAC and its basic working principles.- OCAC for fuel conversion without CO2 capture.- OCAC technology in oxy-fuel combustion for carbon capture.- New concepts for OCAC in other applications.- Perspectives on future research.- Conclusions.

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Book Synopsis1. A Short Review on Recent Innovative Materials for Hydrogen Storage Revolutionising Energy Storage.- 2. Development of Low Cost Floating Platform for Solar PV Installation.- 3. Designing a Sustainable Supply Chain Network for Recycling Electric Vehicle Batteries.- 4. Predicting Interoperability at Battery Swapping Stations for Electric Motorcycles in Indonesia A Geographical, Demographic, and LSTM-Based Machine Learning Approach.- 5. The Eco-canvas of green business vehicle-electrification: A case study of electric motorcycle circular-economy business model in Indonesia.- 6. Investing in Green Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) Role in Malaysia’s Renewable Energy Sector.- 7. Enhancing DMFC Performance Addressing CO2 Bubble Formation and Methanol Delivery Issues.- 8. The Influence of Water Hyacinth Particle Size on the Tensile Strength and Microhardness Performance.- 9. Thermal Influence on Mechanical Characteristics of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites Towards Sustainable Curing Process.- 10. A GIS based Assessment of Agricultural Land Use Suitability for Local Crops A Case Study at Kabuloh Region in Miri, Sarawak.

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Book Synopsis.- Experimental and Research Analysis of Aerodynamic Noise in Small Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Blades.- Urban High-Rise Wind Power: Feasibility Research of Building-Integrated Wind Turbine Using Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Generator.- Harnessing Tidal Energy through Cableway Technology: the cableKites System.- Design and Field Testing of Pelton Turbine Blades for Small-Scale Hydropower Generation in High and Low Head Flow Environments, etc.

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