Electrical engineering Books
New Academic Science Ltd Power System Dynamics
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£25.00
New Academic Science Ltd Control System Analysis and Design
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£47.50
Springer International Publishing AG AI-Powered IoT in the Energy Industry: Digital
Book SynopsisAI-Powered IoT in the Energy Industry: Digital Technology and Sustainable Energy Systems looks at opportunities to employ cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) in designing and modeling energy and renewable energy systems. The book's main objectives are to demonstrate how big data can help with energy efficiency and demand reduction, increase the usage of renewable energy sources, and assist in transitioning from a centralized system to a distributed, efficient, and embedded energy system. Contributions cover the fundamentals of the renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, biomass, and hydrogen, as well as building services and power generation systems. Chapters also examine renewable energy property prediction methods and discuss AI and IoT prediction models for biomass thermal properties. Covers renewable energy sector fundamentals; Explains the application of big data in distributed energy domains; Discusses AI and IoT prediction methods and models. Table of ContentsAI and ML Towards Sustainable Solar Energy.- AI and Intermittency Management of Renewable Energy.- AI Impact on Energy and Utilities.- Energy Intelligence – The Smart Grid Perspective.- IoT Towards Leveraging Renewable Energy.- IoT Contribution in Construct of Green Energy.- IoT, Smart Grids, and Big Data – Renewable Energy Insights.- IoT Infrastructure to Energize Electromobility.- Building Sustainable Charging Infrastructure – Smart Solutions.- Biomass Renewable Energy: Introduction and Application of AI and IoT.- Modernization of Rural Electric Infrastructure.- AI and IoT in Improving Resilience of Smart Energy Infrastructure.- Empowering Renewable Energy Using Internet of Things.- Role of Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy.- IoT and Sustainable Energy System: Risk and Opportunity.- Powering the Geothermal Energy with AI, IoT, and ML.
£134.99
Springer International Publishing AG PV Technology and Manufacturing
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£67.49
Springer International Publishing AG How Circuits Work
Book SynopsisThis book helps readers understand the basic concepts of electronic circuits. Although basic concepts are presented with the necessary theoretical background, the author uses descriptions of basic electronic circuits in a very compact form and the circuit functions are described in a very accessible manner.
£63.24
Verlag G. Mainz Quantized Compressive Sampling for Structured
Book SynopsisThis thesis investigates different approaches to enable the use of compressed sensing (CS)-based acquisition devices in resource-constrained environments relying on cheap, energy-efficient sensors. We consider the acquisition of structured low-complexity signals from excessively quantized 1-bit observations, as well as partial compressive measurements collected by one or multiple sensors. In both scenarios, the central goal is to alleviate the complexity of sensing devices in order to enable signal acquisition by simple, inexpensive sensors.In the first part of the thesis, we address the reconstruction of signals with a sparse Fourier transform from 1-bit time domain measurements. We propose a modification of the binary iterative hard thresholding algorithm, which accounts for the conjugate symmetric structure of the underlying signal space. In this context, a modification of the hard thresholding operator is developed, whose use extends to various other (quantized) CS recove
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Pearson Education (US) Telecommunications Wiring
Book Synopsis CLYDE N. HERRICK is author of 36 technical books. He has been an instructor in electronics and computer technology for 34 years, and served as an instructor and consultant in IBM's technical training program. Table of Contents 1. Electrical Characteristics of Wire. Introduction. Voltage in an Electric Circuit. Current in an Electrical Circuit. Resistance in Wiring Circuits. PPower and Power Loss. Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Inductance and Inductive Reactance in Wiring Circuits. Capacitance in Wiring Circuits. Impedance in Wiring Circuits. Digital Signals. Analog Signal Concepts. Ground and Grounding. Cross Talk in Wiring. Attenuation of Signal Information. Insulation of Conductors. Summary. 2. Transmission Media: Twisted Pair. Introduction. Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cabling. Cross Talk on Twisted-Pair Cable. Shielding of Transmission Lines. Applications and Functions of Twisted Pairs. Special Applications of Twisted-Pair Wires. Twisted-Pair Cable Termination. Distribution Frames. Existing Cable Systems and Compatibility. Electrical Characteristics of Twisted-Pair Cabling. Flat Cable and Ribbon Cable. Tools for Installation of Twisted-Pair Wires. Advantages of Twisted-Pair Wiring. Summary. 3. Coaxial Cable. Introduction. Characteristics and Construction of Coaxial Cable. Coaxial Cable Connectors and Terminations. Grounding of Coaxial Cable. Application of Coaxial Cable. Advantages of Coaxial Cable. Disadvantages of Coaxial Cable. Summary. 4. Fiber Optics. Introduction. Fiber Types. Light Conversion. Cable Construction. Cable Characteristics. Data Rate. Specifying a Type of Fiber-Optic Cable. Installation Considerations. Cable Termination. Preparing a Splice and Termination. Preparing Fiber for Splicing. General Considerations. Fiber-Optic Premise Connections. Advantages of Fiber-Optic Cabling. Summary. 5. NEC Requirements for Telecommunication Wiring. Introduction. NEC Cable Certification. NEC Catalog Reference Information. Vertical Flame Test. Listing, Marking, and Applications of Communication Cable. Installation of Communication Wires, Cables, and Accessories. Applications of Communication Wires and Cables. Summary. 6. Basic Network Topologies. Introduction. Tools of the Trade. Basic Network Models. Determining Network Connections. Point-to-Point Topology. Multipoint or Multidrop Networks. Bus Network. STAR Topology. Hierarchical Topology. Ring Network. Network Access Protocols. Making the Right Connection. Summary. 7. Digital Subscriber Line. Introduction. DSL Designations-xDSL. xDSL Applications. DSL Access Equipment. Summary. 8. Planning the Wiring Installation. Introduction. Project Scope. Existing Cabling. User Population. Number and Type of Work Areas. Documentation and Room-Layout Database. Number and Type of Devices Required. Phone and/or Station Equipment Requirements. Maximum Power Allocation and the Number of Power Outlets. Test Equipment and Commitment to Support Personnel Training. Teleco, Voice, and Data Support Room Requirements. Environmental Concerns. Grounding and Bonding. Cable Network Mechanical Supports. Electromagnetic Interference. User Device Ownership. Hot Host Service. Building Office and Device Inventory. Network and Plan Documentation. Quality and Electronic Control. Service Impact Severity Classifications. Service Areas Affected by Work to Be Performed. Reviewing Building Plans and Cable Requirements. Service Desk. Scheduling the Job. Writing the Request for Bid Proposal. Documentation Responsibility. Installing the Wiring. New Building Application. Establishing a Labeling Scheme. DataBase Tracking System. Safety. Plan Review by All Affected Parties. Summary. 9. Installing the Cable. Introduction. Making the Plan. Cable Strategy. Two-Point Connection Strategy. Three-Point Connection Strategy. Four-Point Connection Strategy. Rules for Installing Cable. Cable Installation Techniques. General Rules for Cable Installation. Cable Security. Cable Installation Hardware. Grounding the Cabling System. Electrical Protection Devices. Summary. Questions. 10. Premise Wiring Systems. Introduction. Fiber-Optic Networks. TIA/EIA-568 Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling Standards. Campus Backbone. Equipment Rooms and Network Cabling. Splice Points. Building Cabling Architecture. Centralized Network Administration. Distributed Network Administration. Small Business Scenario. Summary. 11. Testing and Troubleshooting. Introduction. Objectives of Testing and Troubleshooting. Testing Twisted-Pair Wires. Continuity Test of a Cable. A Short to Ground Test. Tone Test Generators. Testing a Coaxial Cable. Standardized Testing Procedures and Online Database. Troubleshooting Cable with a Time Domain Reflectrometer. Testing a Fiber-Optic Cable. End-to-End Attenuation Test. Custom-Assembled Cables. Signal-to-Noise Ratio Measurements. Reference Point for Power Level. Zero Transmission Level. Measuring Internal Sound Level. Category 5 Cable Testing. The Technical Support Center. Summary. 12. Documenting the Wiring System. Introduction. Labeling the Cabling System. Blueprints and Diagrams. Distribution Logs. Work Area Inventory Sheets. Handwritten Entry versus Terminal-Based Entry. Summary. 13. Telecommunication Database. Introduction. File-Based Tracking System. DataBase Tracking System. Structured Query Language. Basic Components of a Database Management System. Database Manager's Responsibility. Sample Database. Field Description for Master Panels. Type of Request Section. Field Description for Link and Connect Panel. Service Availability Panel. Field Descriptions for the Work Order Panel. Summary. 14. Managing Wiring Problems. Introduction. Tracking. Measuring, Testing, and Troubleshooting. Retrofitting. Cost Factors. Database Development. Network Security. Writing a Bid Proposal Request. Summary. 15. Writing the Specifications for a Bid Proposal. Introduction. Details to Include in A Request for Proposal. Development Time. Special Contractor Considerations. Bid Proposal Forms. Detailed Work Proposal. Summary. 16. New Technology. Introduction. PowerLine Technology. Summary. Glossary. Vendor Information. Index.
£40.04
Elsevier Science & Technology Cyberphysical Infrastructures in Power Systems
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I. Background 1. Overview 2. Smart grids: control and cybersecurity Part II. Control, estimation, and fault detection 3. Safe control methods 4. Event-triggering control of cyberphysical power systems 5. Wide-area monitoring and estimation systems Part III. Power systems' architectures 6. Future grid architectures 7. Mature industrial functions 8. Secure filtering in power systems 9. Basic mathematical tools
£86.25
Dover Publications Inc. Control System Design
Book SynopsisIntroduction to state-space methods covers feedback control; state-space representation of dynamic systems and dynamics of linear systems; frequency-domain analysis; controllability and observability; and shaping the dynamic response. Additional subjects encompass linear observers; compensator design by the separation principle; linear, quadratic optimum control; random processes; and Kalman filters. 1986 edition.
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Electronics: A First Course
Book SynopsisOwen Bishop‘s First Course starts with the basics of electricity and component types, introducing students to practical work almost straight away. No prior knowledge of electronics is required. The approach is student-centred with self-test features to check understanding, including numerous activities suitable for practicals, homework and other assignments. Multiple choice questions are incorporated throughout the text in order to aid student learning. Key facts, formulae and definitions are highlighted to aid revision, and theory is backed up by numerous examples within the book. Each chapter ends with a set of problems that includes exam-style questions, for which numerical answers are provided at the end of the book. This text is ideal for a wide range of introductory courses in electronics, technology, physics and engineering. The coverage has been carefully matched to the latest UK syllabuses including GCSE Electronics, GCSE Design & Technology, Engineering GCSE and Edexcel‘s BTEC First in Engineering, resulting in a text that meets the needs of students on all Level 2 electronics units and courses. Owen Bishop‘s talent for introducing the world of electronics has long been a proven fact with his textbooks, professional introductions and popular circuit construction guides being chosen by thousands of students, lecturers and electronics enthusiasts.Table of ContentsPart 1: Electricity 1 Electrons 2 Static and current electricity 3 Cells and batteries 4 Current, voltage and power 5 Alternating currents 6 Mains electricity 7 Plugs and features 8 Electricity in the home 9 Sources of energy 10 More sources of energy Part 2: Electronic components 11 Resistance 12 Resistors 13 More about resistors 14 Resistor networks 15 Capacitors 16 Charging capacitors 17 Inductors 18 SI units 19 Switches 20 Diodes 21 Rectifier diodes 22 Light-emitting diodes 23 Light-dependent resistors 24 Thermistors 25 Transistors 26 Transistor action 27 Transistor switches 28 Thyristors 29 Field effect transistors Part 3: Electronic systems 30 The structure of a system 31 Sensors 32 Interfacing sensors 33 Amplifying signals 34 Timing 35 Logic 36 Logical systems 37 Logical sequences 38 Storing data 39 Microcontrollers 40 Programs 41 Visual output 42 Audible output 43 Mechanical output Part 4: Electronic systems in action 44 Audio systems 45 Radio transmission 46 Radio reception 47 Digital communications 48 Computers 49 Control systems Appendices Symbols used for circuits. Symbols used in flowcharts. Answers to questions.
£999.99
Pearson Education (US) Neural Networks and Learning Machines
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xIntroduction 11. What is a Neural Network? 12. The Human Brain 63. Models of a Neuron 104. Neural Networks Viewed As Directed Graphs 155. Feedback 186. Network Architectures 217. Knowledge Representation 248. Learning Processes 349. Learning Tasks 3810. Concluding Remarks 45Notes and References 46 Chapter 1 Rosenblatt’s Perceptron 471.1 Introduction 471.2. Perceptron 481.3. The Perceptron Convergence Theorem 501.4. Relation Between the Perceptron and Bayes Classifier for a Gaussian Environment 551.5. Computer Experiment: Pattern Classification 601.6. The Batch Perceptron Algorithm 621.7. Summary and Discussion 65Notes and References 66Problems 66 Chapter 2 Model Building through Regression 682.1 Introduction 682.2 Linear Regression Model: Preliminary Considerations 692.3 Maximum a Posteriori Estimation of the Parameter Vector 712.4 Relationship Between Regularized Least-Squares Estimation and MAP Estimation 762.5 Computer Experiment: Pattern Classification 772.6 The Minimum-Description-Length Principle 792.7 Finite Sample-Size Considerations 822.8 The Instrumental-Variables Method 862.9 Summary and Discussion 88Notes and References 89Problems 89 Chapter 3 The Least-Mean-Square Algorithm 913.1 Introduction 913.2 Filtering Structure of the LMS Algorithm 923.3 Unconstrained Optimization: a Review 943.4 The Wiener Filter 1003.5 The Least-Mean-Square Algorithm 1023.6 Markov Model Portraying the Deviation of the LMS Algorithm from the Wiener Filter 1043.7 The Langevin Equation: Characterization of Brownian Motion 1063.8 Kushner’s Direct-Averaging Method 1073.9 Statistical LMS Learning Theory for Small Learning-Rate Parameter 1083.10 Computer Experiment I: Linear Prediction 1103.11 Computer Experiment II: Pattern Classification 1123.12 Virtues and Limitations of the LMS Algorithm 1133.13 Learning-Rate Annealing Schedules 1153.14 Summary and Discussion 117Notes and References 118Problems 119 Chapter 4 Multilayer Perceptrons 1224.1 Introduction 1234.2 Some Preliminaries 1244.3 Batch Learning and On-Line Learning 1264.4 The Back-Propagation Algorithm 1294.5 XOR Problem 1414.6 Heuristics for Making the Back-Propagation Algorithm Perform Better 1444.7 Computer Experiment: Pattern Classification 1504.8 Back Propagation and Differentiation 1534.9 The Hessian and Its Role in On-Line Learning 1554.10 Optimal Annealing and Adaptive Control of the Learning Rate 1574.11 Generalization 1644.12 Approximations of Functions 1664.13 Cross-Validation 1714.14 Complexity Regularization and Network Pruning 1754.15 Virtues and Limitations of Back-Propagation Learning 1804.16 Supervised Learning Viewed as an Optimization Problem 1864.17 Convolutional Networks 2014.18 Nonlinear Filtering 2034.19 Small-Scale Versus Large-Scale Learning Problems 2094.20 Summary and Discussion 217Notes and References 219Problems 221 Chapter 5 Kernel Methods and Radial-Basis Function Networks 2305.1 Introduction 2305.2 Cover’s Theorem on the Separability of Patterns 2315.3 The Interpolation Problem 2365.4 Radial-Basis-Function Networks 2395.5 K-Means Clustering 2425.6 Recursive Least-Squares Estimation of the Weight Vector 2455.7 Hybrid Learning Procedure for RBF Networks 2495.8 Computer Experiment: Pattern Classification 2505.9 Interpretations of the Gaussian Hidden Units 2525.10 Kernel Regression and Its Relation to RBF Networks 2555.11 Summary and Discussion 259Notes and References 261Problems 263 Chapter 6 Support Vector Machines 2686.1 Introduction 2686.2 Optimal Hyperplane for Linearly Separable Patterns 2696.3 Optimal Hyperplane for Nonseparable Patterns 2766.4 The Support Vector Machine Viewed as a Kernel Machine 2816.5 Design of Support Vector Machines 2846.6 XOR Problem 2866.7 Computer Experiment: Pattern Classification 2896.8 Regression: Robustness Considerations 2896.9 Optimal Solution of the Linear Regression Problem 2936.10 The Representer Theorem and Related Issues 2966.11 Summary and Discussion 302Notes and References 304Problems 307 Chapter 7 Regularization Theory 3137.1 Introduction 3137.2 Hadamard’s Conditions for Well-Posedness 3147.3 Tikhonov’s Regularization Theory 3157.4 Regularization Networks 3267.5 Generalized Radial-Basis-Function Networks 3277.6 The Regularized Least-Squares Estimator: Revisited 3317.7 Additional Notes of Interest on Regularization 3357.8 Estimation of the Regularization Parameter 3367.9 Semisupervised Learning 3427.10 Manifold Regularization: Preliminary Considerations 3437.11 Differentiable Manifolds 3457.12 Generalized Regularization Theory 3487.13 Spectral Graph Theory 3507.14 Generalized Representer Theorem 3527.15 Laplacian Regularized Least-Squares Algorithm 3547.16 Experiments on Pattern Classification Using Semisupervised Learning 3567.17 Summary and Discussion 359Notes and References 361Problems 363 Chapter 8 Principal-Components Analysis 3678.1 Introduction 3678.2 Principles of Self-Organization 3688.3 Self-Organized Feature Analysis 3728.4 Principal-Components Analysis: Perturbation Theory 3738.5 Hebbian-Based Maximum Eigenfilter 3838.6 Hebbian-Based Principal-Components Analysis 3928.7 Case Study: Image Coding 3988.8 Kernel Principal-Components Analysis 4018.9 Basic Issues Involved in the Coding of Natural Images 4068.10 Kernel Hebbian Algorithm 4078.11 Summary and Discussion 412Notes and References 415Problems 418 Chapter 9 Self-Organizing Maps 4259.1 Introduction 4259.2 Two Basic Feature-Mapping Models 4269.3 Self-Organizing Map 4289.4 Properties of the Feature Map 4379.5 Computer Experiments I: Disentangling Lattice Dynamics Using SOM 4459.6 Contextual Maps 4479.7 Hierarchical Vector Quantization 4509.8 Kernel Self-Organizing Map 4549.9 Computer Experiment II: Disentangling Lattice Dynamics Using Kernel SOM 4629.10 Relationship Between Kernel SOM and Kullback—Leibler Divergence 4649.11 Summary and Discussion 466Notes and References 468Problems 470 Chapter 10 Information-Theoretic Learning Models 47510.1 Introduction 47610.2 Entropy 47710.3 Maximum-Entropy Principle 48110.4 Mutual Information 48410.5 Kullback—Leibler Divergence 48610.6 Copulas 48910.7 Mutual Information as an Objective Function to be Optimized 49310.8 Maximum Mutual Information Principle 49410.9 Infomax and Redundancy Reduction 49910.10 Spatially Coherent Features 50110.11 Spatially Incoherent Features 50410.12 Independent-Components Analysis 50810.13 Sparse Coding of Natural Images and Comparison with ICA Coding 51410.14 Natural-Gradient Learning for Independent-Components Analysis 51610.15 Maximum-Likelihood Estimation for Independent-Components Analysis 52610.16 Maximum-Entropy Learning for Blind Source Separation 52910.17 Maximization of Negentropy for Independent-Components Analysis 53410.18 Coherent Independent-Components Analysis 54110.19 Rate Distortion Theory and Information Bottleneck 54910.20 Optimal Manifold Representation of Data 55310.21 Computer Experiment: Pattern Classification 56010.22 Summary and Discussion 561Notes and References 564Problems 572 Chapter 11 Stochastic Methods Rooted in Statistical Mechanics 57911.1 Introduction 58011.2 Statistical Mechanics 58011.3 Markov Chains 58211.4 Metropolis Algorithm 59111.5 Simulated Annealing 59411.6 Gibbs Sampling 59611.7 Boltzmann Machine 59811.8 Logistic Belief Nets 60411.9 Deep Belief Nets 60611.10 Deterministic Annealing 61011.11 Analogy of Deterministic Annealing with Expectation-Maximization Algorithm 61611.12 Summary and Discussion 617Notes and References 619Problems 621 Chapter 12 Dynamic Programming 62712.1 Introduction 62712.2 Markov Decision Process 62912.3 Bellman’s Optimality Criterion 63112.4 Policy Iteration 63512.5 Value Iteration 63712.6 Approximate Dynamic Programming: Direct Methods 64212.7 Temporal-Difference Learning 64312.8 Q-Learning 64812.9 Approximate Dynamic Programming: Indirect Methods 65212.10 Least-Squares Policy Evaluation 65512.11 Approximate Policy Iteration 66012.12 Summary and Discussion 663Notes and References 665Problems 668 Chapter 13 Neurodynamics 67213.1 Introduction 67213.2 Dynamic Systems 67413.3 Stability of Equilibrium States 67813.4 Attractors 68413.5 Neurodynamic Models 68613.6 Manipulation of Attractors as a Recurrent Network Paradigm 68913.7 Hopfield Model 69013.8 The Cohen—Grossberg Theorem 70313.9 Brain-State-In-A-Box Model 70513.10 Strange Attractors and Chaos 71113.11 Dynamic Reconstruction of a Chaotic Process 71613.12 Summary and Discussion 722Notes and References 724Problems 727 Chapter 14 Bayseian Filtering for State Estimation of Dynamic Systems 73114.1 Introduction 73114.2 State-Space Models 73214.3 Kalman Filters 73614.4 The Divergence-Phenomenon and Square-Root Filtering 74414.5 The Extended Kalman Filter 75014.6 The Bayesian Filter 75514.7 Cubature Kalman Filter: Building on the Kalman Filter 75914.8 Particle Filters 76514.9 Computer Experiment: Comparative Evaluation of Extended Kalman and Particle Filters 77514.10 Kalman Filtering in Modeling of Brain Functions 77714.11 Summary and Discussion 780Notes and References 782Problems 784 Chapter 15 Dynamically Driven Recurrent Networks 79015.1 Introduction 79015.2 Recurrent Network Architectures 79115.3 Universal Approximation Theorem 79715.4 Controllability and Observability 79915.5 Computational Power of Recurrent Networks 80415.6 Learning Algorithms 80615.7 Back Propagation Through Time 80815.8 Real-Time Recurrent Learning 81215.9 Vanishing Gradients in Recurrent Networks 81815.10 Supervised Training Framework for Recurrent Networks Using Nonlinear Sequential State Estimators 82215.11 Computer Experiment: Dynamic Reconstruction of Mackay—Glass Attractor 82915.12 Adaptivity Considerations 83115.13 Case Study: Model Reference Applied to Neurocontrol 83315.14 Summary and Discussion 835Notes and References 839Problems 842Bibliography 845Index 889
£206.41
Pearson Education (US) Feedback Control Systems
Book SynopsisProfessor John M. Parr received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University in 1969, an MSEE from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1974, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University in 1988. A retired U.S. Navy Officer, he served as a Program Manager/Project Engineer at Naval Electronic Systems Command in Washington, DC and Officer in Charge - Naval Ammunition Production Engineering Center, Crane, Indiana in addition to sea duty in five ships. Dr. Parr participated in research related to the Space Defense Initiative at Auburn University before joining the faculty at the University of Evansville. Dr. Parr is a co-author of another successful Electrical Engineering textbook, Signals, System and Transforms, by Phillips, Parr and Riskin. He is a registered professional engineer in Indiana, and is a member of the scientific research society Sigma Xi, the American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE), and a Senior MembeTrade ReviewThis book presents mathematically oriented classical control theory in a concise manner such that undergraduate students are not overwhelmed by the complexity of the materials. In each chapter, it is organized such that the more advanced material is placed toward the end of the chapter.Table of Contents1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Control Problem 1.2 Examples of Control Systems 1.3 Short History of Control References 2 MODELS OF PHYSICAL SYSTEMS 2.1 System Modeling 2.2 Electrical Circuits 2.3 Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs 2.4 Masonís Gain Formula 2.5 Mechanical Translational Systems 2.6 Mechanical Rotational Systems 2.7 Electromechanical Systems 2.8 Sensors 2.9 Temperature-control System 2.10 Analogous Systems 2.11 Transformers and Gears 2.12 Robotic Control System 2.13 System Identification 2.14 Linearization 2.15 Summary References Problems 3 STATE-VARIABLE MODELS 3.1 State-Variable Modeling 3.2 Simulation Diagrams 3.3 Solution of State Equations 3.4 Transfer Functions 3.5 Similarity Transformations 3.6 Digital Simulation 3.7 Controls Software 3.8 Analog Simulation 3.9 Summary References Problems 4 SYSTEM RESPONSES 4.1 Time Response of First-Order Systems 4.2 Time Response of Second-order Systems 4.3 Time Response Specifications in Design 4.4 Frequency Response of Systems 4.5 Time and Frequency Scaling 4.6 Response of Higher-order Systems 4.7 Reduced-order Models 4.8 Summary References Problems 5 CONTROL SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS 5.1 Closed-loop Control System 5.2 Stability 5.3 Sensitivity 5.4 Disturbance Rejection 5.5 Steady-state Accuracy 5.6 Transient Response 5.7 Closed-loop Frequency Response 5.8 Summary References Problems 6 STABILITY ANALYSIS 6.1 Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion 6.2 Roots of the Characteristic Equation 6.3 Stability by Simulation 6.4 Summary Problems 7 ROOT-LOCUS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 7.1 Root-Locus Principles 7.2 Some Root-Locus Techniques 7.3 Additional Root-Locus Techniques 7.4 Additional Properties of the Root Locus 7.5 Other Configurations 7.6 Root-Locus Design 7.7 Phase-lead Design 7.8 Analytical Phase-Lead Design 7.9 Phase-Lag Design 7.10 PID Design 7.11 Analytical PID Design 7.12 Complementary Root Locus 7.13 Compensator Realization 7.14 Summary References Problems 8 FREQUENCY-RESPONSE ANALYSIS 8.1 Frequency Responses 8.2 Bode Diagrams 8.3 Additional Terms 8.4 Nyquist Criterion 8.5 Application of the Nyquist Criterion 8.6 Relative Stability and the Bode Diagram 8.7 Closed-Loop Frequency Response 8.8 Summary References Problems 9 FREQUENCY-RESPONSE DESIGN 9.1 Control System Specifications 9.2 Compensation 9.3 Gain Compensation 9.4 Phase-Lag Compensation 9.5 Phase-Lead Compensation 9.6 Analytical Design 9.7 Lag-Lead Compensation 9.8 PID Controller Design 9.9 Analytical PID Controller Design 9.10 PID Controller Implementation 9.11 Frequency-Response Software 9.12 Summary References Problems 10 MODERN CONTROL DESIGN 10.1 Pole-Placement Design 10.2 Ackermannís Formula 10.3 State Estimation 10.4 Closed-Loop System Characteristics 10.5 Reduced-Order Estimators 10.6 Controllability and Observability 10.7 Systems with Inputs 10.8 Summary References Problems 11 DISCRETE-TIME SYSTEMS 11.1 Discrete-Time System 11.2 Transform Methods 11.3 Theorems of the z-Transform 11.4 Solution of Difference Equations 11.5 Inverse z-Transform 11.6 Simulation Diagrams and Flow Graphs 11.7 State Variables 11.8 Solution of State Equations 11.9 Summary References Problems 12 SAMPLED-DATA SYSTEMS 12.1 Sampled Data 12.2 Ideal Sampler 12.3 Properties of the Starred Transform 12.4 Data Reconstruction 12.5 Pulse Transfer Function 12.6 Open-Loop Systems Containing Digital Filters 12.7 Closed-Loop Discrete-Time Systems 12.8 Transfer Functions for Closed-Loop Systems 12.9 State Variables for Sampled-Data Systems 12.10 Summary References Problems 13 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 13.1 Two Examples 13.2 Discrete System Stability 13.3 Juryís Test 13.4 Mapping the s-Plane into the z-Plane 13.5 Root Locus 13.6 Nyquist Criterion 13.7 Bilinear Transformation 13.8 RouthñHurwitz Criterion 13.9 Bode Diagram 13.10 Steady-State Accuracy 13.11 Design of Digital Control Systems 13.12 Phase-Lag Design 13.13 Phase-Lead Design 13.14 Digital PID Controllers 13.15 Root-Locus Design 13.16 Summary References Problems 14 DISCRETE-TIME POLE-ASSIGNMENT AND STATE ESTIMATION 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Pole Assignment 14.3 State Estimtion 14.4 Reduced-Order Observers 14.5 Current Observers 14.6 Controllability and Observability 14.7 Systems and Inputs 14.8 Summary References Problems 15 NONLINEAR SYSTEM ANALYSIS 15.1 Nonlinear System Definitions and Properties 15.2 Review of the Nyquist Criterion 15.3 Describing Function 15.4 Derivations of Describing Functions 15.5 Use of the Describing Function 15.6 Stability of Limit Cycles 15.7 Design 15.8 Application to Other Systems 15.9 Linearization 15.10 Equilibrium States and Lyapunov Stability 15.11 State Plane Analysis 15.12 Linear-System Response 15.13 Summary References Problems APPENDICES A Matrices B Laplace Transform C Laplace Transform and z-Transform Tables D MATLAB Commands Used in This Text E Answers to Selected Problems INDEX
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Pearson Education (US) Instrumentation Trainee Guide Level 3
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsControl Valves, Actuators, and Positioners (15 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448277-4 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448280-4 (Module ID 12207-16) Covers the construction and operation of various piping-system valves and actuators. Discusses the application and operation of valve positioners. Presents valve selection criteria and explains how to interpret valve and actuator markings and nameplate information. Detectors, Secondary Elements, Transducers, and Transmitters (25 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448278-1 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448279-8 (Module ID 12205-16) Introduces instrumentation devices that detect different process variables, devices that change the variable into a transmittable form, and devices that transmit the information to another device for control or informational purposes. Covers devices that sense flow, level, temperature, and pressure, along with various types of transducers and transmitters. Instrumentation Electrical Circuitry (25 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448281-1 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448282-8 (Module ID 12305-16) Describes various types of series and parallel circuits; resistance, inductance, and capacitance in AC circuits; DC power supplies; analog and digital signals; and common applications of electrical and electronic circuitry. Relays and Timers (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448283-5 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448285-9 (Module ID 12208-16) Presents the principles of operation and applications of various relays and timers. Also reviews the selection process for these devices. Switches and Photoelectric Devices (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448286-6 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448287-3 (Module ID 12209-16) Covers the principles of operation and applications of switches and photoelectric devices in the instrumentation environment. Terminating Conductors (20 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448288-0 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448290-3 (Module ID 12307-16) Explains the methods, procedures, and standards used to terminate and test common types of conductors utilized in electrical and electronic wiring applications. Grounding and Shielding of Instrumentation Wiring (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448291-0 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448293-4 (Module ID 12306-16) Teaches the basic concepts of grounding and shielding, including wire and cable identification. Defines various types of noise that can be induced into instrumentation wiring and describes the methods used to reduce or eliminate it. Process Control Theory (25 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448294-1 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448295-8 (Module ID 12204-16) Describes the principles of process control and how various types of control loops are applied. Discusses ON-OFF and modulating control schemes. Explains how process control principles are applied to flow, level, temperature, and pressure control loops. Controllers (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448296-5 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-448297-2 (Module ID 12206-16) Covers the theory of operation and the application of common process controllers, including both pneumatic and electronic devices.
£999.99
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Power Quality in Power Systems Electrical
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Power Quality 2. Harmonic Models of Transformers 3. Modeling and Analysis of Induction Machines 4. Modeling and Analysis of Synchronous Machines 5. Performance of Power-Electronic Drives with Respect to Speed and Torque 6. Interaction of Harmonics with Capacitors 7. Lifetime Reduction of Transformers and Induction Machines 8. Power System Modeling under Nonsinusoidal Operating Conditions 9. Impact of Poor Power Quality on Reliability, Relaying and Security 10. The Roles of Filters in Power Systems and Unified Power Quality Conditioners 11. Optimal Placement and Sizing of Shunt Capacitor Banks in the Presence of Harmonics 12. Power Quality Solutions for Renewable Energy Systems
£999.99
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Programming for Electrical Engineers
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to MATLAB 2. MATLAB as a Calculator 3. Plotting with MATLAB 4. MATLAB Programming 5. Programming II: Looping 6. Spice
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Moving Media Storage Technologies Applications
Book SynopsisA practical guide to the implementation of state-of-the-art media storage systems.Keep your media assets organized, searchable, protected, and immediately accessible with a clear understanding of the technical concepts and best practice workflows for deploying storage systems for media servers. Information is organized to focus on the principles of storage, collaborative workflow, compressed video and media formats, and associated topics that use file based workflows. A thorough understanding of the technologies is provided, accompanied by numerous illustrations, tables, examples, glossaries and additional reading suggestions.The text and appendices are designed to provide easy to access valuable reference and historical information. A focus on the media serving concepts and principles employed at the enterprise level Practical and technological summaries of the applications and linkages between media asset management and storage technologies for stuTrade Review"Written especially for IT professionals involved in video production and multimedia management, this volume examines in detail the requirements of digital video and media professionals and the robust, secure and scalable storage solutions available to them. Beginning with overview material on server types, buses, disks and physical mediums, the work proceeds through a practical discussion of media specific storage issues including trans-coding and wrappers, multi-user IP storage, archives and backups, metadata and media asset management, clustering and resilience and virtualization. The work includes illustrations and tables and access to a companion website is provided."--Reference and Research Book News "Complex media storage computer systems are employed to capture, store and retrieve moving media content on systems that will preserve the original integrity of the content over time and technological transition. This book provides detailed information related to the concepts, applications, implementation and interfaces of video file servers, intelligent storage systems, media asset management services, content distribution networks, and mission critical platforms. A tutorial and case example approach is taken to facilitate a thorough understanding of the technologies, using numerous illustrations, tables and examples. The text and appendices are designed to provide easy to access valuable reference and historical information."--Radio Magazine Table of Contents1: Information, Data, and Video; 2: Digital Disk Recording; 3: Video Media Servers; 4: Hard Drive Anatomy; 5: Buses, Ports, and Interfaces; 6: Sata, Sas, and Raid; 7: Solid State Disks; 8: Optical Storage Media; 9: Interchange, Transcoding, and Wrappers; 10: Ip Storage; 11: Object-Based Storage; 12: Archives, Backups, and Linear Tape; 13: Metadata and Media Asset Management; 14: Clustering; 15: Networked Storage; 16: High-Performance and Shared Storage; 17: Scalability, Extensibility, and Interoperability; 18: Storage Management; 19: Resilience, Fault Tolerance, and Virtualization
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Pearson Education Probability and Random Processes with
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Pearson Education Foundation of MemsInternational Edition
Book SynopsisFor courses in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) taken by advanced undergraduate students, beginning graduate students, and professionals.Foundations of MEMS is an entry-level text designed to systematically teach the specifics of MEMS to an interdisciplinary audience. Liu discusses designs, materials, and fabrication issues related to the MEMS field by employing concepts from both the electrical and mechanical engineering domains and by incorporating evolving microfabrication technology all in a time-efficient and methodical manner. A wealth of examples and problems solidify students understanding of abstract concepts and provide ample opportunities for practicing critical thinking.
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Springer Science+Business Media Excitation Energy Transfer Processes in Condensed
Book Synopsis1 Theory of Excitons.- 2 Exciton-Phonon Interactions.- 3 Polarons and Excitonic Polarons.- 4 Self-Trapping.- 5 Exciton Dynamics.- 6 Exciton-Related Phenomena.- A.1. Derivation of ? Defined in Equation (3.14).- A.2. Derivation of Equation (3.18).- A.3. Derivation of Equation (4.40).Table of Contents1 Theory of Excitons.- 2 Exciton-Phonon Interactions.- 3 Polarons and Excitonic Polarons.- 4 Self-Trapping.- 5 Exciton Dynamics.- 6 Exciton-Related Phenomena.- A.1. Derivation of ? Defined in Equation (3.14).- A.2. Derivation of Equation (3.18).- A.3. Derivation of Equation (4.40).
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Springer Science+Business Media Satellite Communication Systems Design
Book Synopsis1. Signals.- 2. Causes of Signal Impairment.- 3. Baseband Signal Processing.- 4. Services.- 5. Quality of Service.- 6. System Outline.- 7. Orbits and Controlled Trajectories.- 8. Radio-Frequency Design Issues.- 9. Analog Transmission.- 10. Digital Transmission.- 11. Bidirectional Circuit Design.- 12. Channel-Access Schemes.- 13. Networking.- 14. System Economics.- 15. Future Developments.- Appendix 1. Radio Regulations Provisions.- I. Introduction.- II. Frequency Allocations.- III. Interference Coordination.- A. Modes of Interference between Space and Terrestrial Services.- B. Modes of Interference between Stations of Different Space Systems in Frequency Bands with Separated Earth-to-Space and Space-to-Earth Allocations.- C. Modes of Interference between ESs of Different Space Systems in Frequency Bands for Bidirectional Use.- IV. Radiation Limitations.- References.- Appendix 2. Frequency Sharing among Fixed-Satellite Service Networks.- I. Interference Evaluation to Determine if CoordiTable of ContentsSignals; E. Saggese, S. Tirró. Causes of Signal Impairment; S. Tirró. Source Signal Processing; E. Saggese. Services; A. Puccio. Quality of Service; A. Puccio, et al. System Outline; A. Bonetto, et al. Orbits and Controlled Trajectories; V. Violi, G. Vulpetti. Radiofrequency Design Issues; A. Bonetto, E. Saggese. Analog Transmission; S. Tirró. Digital Transmission; F. Ananasso, et al. Bidirectional Circuits Design; S. Tirró. Channel Access Schemes; A. Vernucci. Networking; S. Tirró. System Economics; S. Tirró. Future Developments; G. Chiassarini, et al. Index.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Digital Signal Processing Concepts and
Book SynopsisBERNARD MULGREW is Chair of Signals and Systems in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.PETER GRANT is Head of Department and Professor of Electronic Signal Processing in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.JOHN THOMPSON is a Lecturer in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Arctic Ecological Research from Microwave
Book SynopsisActive (imaging radar) and passive (radiometer) microwave systems are increasingly used for Arctic ecological research. Unfortunately, until now ecologists interested in remote sensing often lacked access to the full suite of physical and analytical techniques of microwave systems, data processing, and ecological applications because a suitable reference book did not exist. Arctic Ecological Research from Microwave Satellite Observations answers this demand by summarizing the main microwave satellite applications for Arctic ecological research. This book is invaluable to specialists with a background in microwave techniques, as well as to other ecologists interested in applications of microwave active and passive remote sensing for tundra, boreal forest, and Arctic sea-ice habitat and marine mammal studies. It presents a brief introduction to Arctic ecological problems, the role of satellite sensing for monitoring Arctic ecosystems, and related data processing applicatiTrade Review"…offers new light into the types of Russian data not normally available or known about to most western scientists. Polar Record, 2005Table of ContentsIntroduction to Arctic ecological research and microwave remote sensing. Russian microwave satellites: Main Missions, characteristics and applications. Arctic marine mammal sea ice habitat studies using active and passive microwave satellite data. Investigating variability in Arctic sea ice distribution using OKEAN and ALMAZ SAR satellite data. Comparative analysis of OKEAN-01, SSM/I and AVHRR satellite data for monitoring of arctic sea ice habitat. Boreal forest habitat studies using OKEAn-01 satellite data. Comparative assessment of ALMAZ-1 SAR, ERS-1 SAR, JERS-1 SAR and Landsat-TM satellite data for tundra habitat studies. Dependence between SAR data focusing parameters and efficiency of discriminating tundra habitat. Studying regional aspects of polar bear (ursus maritimus) ecology in the Russian Arctic using satellite data. Detection of sensitive Boreal forest types to monitor and assess potential impact of climate change.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Electronic Structure of Alloys Surfaces and
Book SynopsisUnderstanding the electronic structure of solids is a basic part of theoretical investigation in physics. Application of investigative techniques requires the solid under investigation to be periodic. However, this is not always the case. This volume addresses three classes of non-periodic solids currently undergoing the most study: alloys, surfaces and clusters. Understanding the electronic structure of these systems is fundamental not only for the basic science, but also constitutes a very important step in various technological aspects, such as tuning their stabilities, chemical and catalytic reactivities and magnetism. Expert practitioners give an up-to-date account of the field with enough detailed background so that even a newcomer can follow the development. The theoretical framework is discussed in addition to the present status of knowledge in the field. Electronic Structure of Alloys, Surfaces and Clusters also includes an extensive bibliography which provides a comprehensiveTable of ContentsLocality in Electronic Structure- An Introduction to the Recursion Method. Introduction to the Linear Band Structure Methods. Introduction to Augmented Space Methods. Electronic Structure of Disordered Alloys Using the KKR Method. Phase Stability of Binary Intermetallics: A First Principles Approach. Application of the Augmented Space Recursion to the Study of Electronic Structure and Phase Stability of Disordered Alloys. Estimation of Parameters of Many-body Model Hamiltonians from Ab Initio Calculations. Equilibrium and Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics of Alloys in a Face Centered Cubic Lattice. Growth, Electronic and Magnetic Structure of Rough Surfaces. Ab Initio Orbital Free Molecular Dynamics: Technique and Applications. Ab Initio Study of Transition Metal Clusters.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Science and Technology of Millimetre Wave
Book SynopsisIn this comprehensive book, all aspects of Millimeter Waves (MMWs) are explored with an emphasis on the fundamental aspects of the associated physical phenomena. Each chapter provides a review of the main aspects of the subject, including: fundamental limitations and prospects of semiconductor device application in MMW radio systems; multi-element arrays of semiconductor devices in MMW transceivers; active MMW dielectric waveguides; crystal growth processes in thin film Au-GaAs contact performance for MMW devices; local nonuniformities and potential patches at the interfaces of thin film structures in MMW semiconductor devices; and low-loss dielectric materials for MMW components.The Science and Technology of Millimeter Wave Components and Deviceswill be invaluable to researchers, university lecturers, industrial laboratories and medical institutions concerned with both the scientific and technological advances in the millimeter wave components and devices.Table of ContentsFundamental Limitations and Prospects of Semiconductor Device Application in Millimeter Wave Radio Systems. Multielement Arrays if Semiconductor Devices in MMW Transceivers. Active MMW Dielectric Waveguides. Crystal Growth Processes in Thin Film Au-GaAs Contact Performance for Millimeter Wave Devices. Local Nonuniformities and Potential Patches at the Interfaces of Thin Film Structures in Millimeter Wave Semiconductor Devices. Low-loss Materials for Application in Millimeter and Submillimeter Wave Ranges. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Frontiers in Enterprise Integration Advances in
Book SynopsisSelected papers from the 'International Forum of Information Systems Frontiers — Xian International Symposium (IFISF, 29-30 June, 2006, Xian, China) and the 'IFIP TC 8.9 International Conference on Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems' (Confenis 2007, 14-16 October 2007, Beijing, China).Table of ContentsPreface Advances in EIS Topics include:- Seven challenges for information system designers- Particle Swarm Optimization- E-commerce web usability evaluation on Chinese IT enterprise- Application of the SMS platform in rural informatization- Folksonomy and algorithm models for optimizing related tags- Research of intelligent IETM architecture based on polychromatic set- Affective virtual learning environments- Rural informatization research: The goals, developmental pattern and measure- Software outsourcing analysis based on game theory- Model of e-commerce application for the manufacturing SMEs of China
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Electronic Chart Display and Information
Book SynopsisElectronic navigation, although still relatively new, is becoming increasingly more common, particularly on commercial vessels. This handbook offers a wealth of detailed information about how different charting systems operate and answers the most commonly asked questions regarding electronic charts (ENC, RNC, DNC) and electronic chart systems (ECDIS, RCDS, ECS). The first resource to provide so much detail on all facets of ECDIS and Electronic Charting Systems, it is certain to serve as the bible for ECDIS users for years to come. It not only provides information for training programs but also for engineers maintaining ECDIS Systems in the field. The book will be of specific interest to those who need to know about selection, implementation, operational use, benefits, and management of these systems, without getting into the technical details of how ECDIS/GIS actually works.Trade Review"I look forward to having Captain Weintrit’s handbook readily available on my ship for student and officer use. I think it will be a great addition to our Maritime Education and the courses at our academies. I enthusiastically endorse his effort and professionalism without reservation." --Captain Larry Wade, Master, Training Ship STATE OF MAINE, Adjunct Professor, Department of Marine Transportation, Maine Maritime Academy, USA"Though it is lengthy for a handbook, I feel the objective as stated by the author is achieved. It is a valuable resource to be utilized for the education of industry professionals in the implantation and management of ECDIS." --Captain Bill Erlanson, Senior Deck Training Officer aboard the Training Ship STATE OF MAINE; Adjunct Professor in the Department of Marine Transportation at Maine Maritime Academy"For a long time to come, it will be the technical bible for ECDIS for not only providing information for training programs but also for engineers maintaining ECDIS Systems in the field."--George W. Kimball, Electronics Certifier, Instructor and Evaluator, Training Ship STATE OF MAINE, Retired Manager Raytheon Marine Systems, USATable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Legal Aspects, Requirements and International Standards. 2. Principal Types of ECS and Electronic Charts. 3.ECDIS Data. 4. Presentation of ENC/SENC Data. 5. Main Functions of ECDIS. 6. Route Planning and Special Functions. 7. Route Monitoring and Special Functions. 8. Data Updating System. 9. Additional Navigation-related Information Sensors, Display and Functions. 10. Voyage Data Recording (Documentation). 11. Errors, Status Indications, Warnings and Alarms. 12. Operational Requirements.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy
Book SynopsisThis book is the third in the series Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy (LNIS). The series covers new advances in the field of impedance spectroscopy including fundamentals, methods and applications. It releases scientific contributions as extended chapters including detailed information about recent scientific research results. Trade ReviewThe papers included in this book cover a broad range of topics, showing the usefulness and broad applicability of IS techniques. They are very well written, many of them including discussion of background theory and the measurement techniques used to obtain the data presented. Thus they would be fairly readily understood, even by a nonexpert.IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, January/February 2013 - Vol. 29, No.1, p.68Table of ContentsDistance measure for impedance spectra for quantified evaluations. Material characterisation of nano scale solid state electrolytes. Thermoelectrochemical investigation of silver electrodeposition from nitric and tartaric solutions. Acquisition of impedance and gravimetric data for the characterization of electrode/electrolyte interfaces. Comparison of eddy current theory and Finite Element Method for metal evaluation. Eddy current validation of Euro-coins. Investigation of infection defense using impedance spectroscopy. Erythrocyte orientation and lung conductivity analysis with a high temporal resolution FEM model for bioimpedance measurements. Influence of meat aging on modified Fricke model’s parameter. Comparison between state of charge determination methods for lithium-ion batteries based on the measurement of impedance, voltage and coulomb counting. Microwave-assisted synthesis and properties of nanosized LiMPO4 (M = Mn, Co). Influence of nanoscaling on the electrochemical properties of LiCoO2 and TiO2. Characterization of CVD/ALD layers with impedance sensors
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy
Book SynopsisImpedance Spectroscopy is a powerful measurement method used in many application fields such as electrochemistry, material science, biology and medicine, semiconductor industry and sensors. The International Workshop on Impedance Spectroscopy is an international workshop addressing fundamentals and applications of impedance spectroscopy. This book is the first in the series Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy (LNIS). The series covers new advances in the field of impedance spectroscopy including fundamentals, methods and applications. It releases scientific contributions as extended chapters including detailed information about recent scientific research results.Table of ContentsModeling of impedance spectra; Material measurement and testing; Eddy current sensing; Bio and environmental applications; Measurement methods; Corrosion.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy
Book SynopsisImpedance Spectroscopy is a powerful measurement method used in many application fields such as electro chemistry, material science, biology and medicine, semiconductor industry and sensors. Using the complex impedance at various frequencies increases the informational basis that can be gained during a measurement. It helps to separate different effects that contribute to a measurement and, together with advanced mathematical methods, non-accessible quantities can be calculated.This book is the second in the series Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy (LNIS). The series covers new advances in the field of impedance spectroscopy including fundamentals, methods and applications. It releases scientific contributions as extended chapters including detailed information about recent scientific research results.Trade Review"This book is the second from the series Lecture Notes on Impedance Spectroscopy. It includes selected and extended contributions from the International Workshop on Impedance Spectroscopy from 2010. It is a set of the papers describing state-of-the-art research in the field of spectroscopy. It contains advances in impedance spectroscopy that covers theory, methods and applications."—IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine July/August 2019 IssueTable of ContentsModeling impedance spectroscopy data from lithium-ion battery aging utilizing particle swarm optimization;Effects of soil properties on steel samples as studied with electro-chemical impedance measurements;Magnetic field effect on hydrogen evolution activity of electrodeposited Ni-Mo coatings Scalable impedance spectroscopy: Comparative study of sinusoidal and rectangular chirp excitations;;Harmonic controlled excitation in galvanostatic impedance spectroscopy;Hardware concept and feature extraction for low-cost impedance spectroscopy for semiconductor gas sensors;Current source considerations for broadband bioimpedance spectroscopy;Handheld impedance measurement platform for preliminary analysis in biomedicine and technology;Design and application of low cost system based on planar electromagnetic sensors and impedance spectroscopy for monitoring of nitrate contamination in natural water sources;Impedance spectroscopy of novel interdigital sensors for endotoxin detection;Characterisation of electromechanically active polymers using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy;Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of systems with low electrolytic conductivity;Recent experiments at CiS (Center of intelligent Sensor technology) concerning CVD/ALD layer monitoring;Impedance spectroscopy of solar cells;Simulation of continuous spectroscopic bioimpedance measurements for impedance cardiography;Tissue diagnostics using inductive impedance spectroscopy;Impedimetric biosensor for determination of cell viability on cell adhesion;Quantitative investigation of electrode geometry for biological tissues measurement;Author index.
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Signals and Systems Using MATLABÂ
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Power Electronic Converters for Microgrids
Book SynopsisAs concerns about climate change, energy prices, and energy security loom, regulatory and research communities have shown growing interest in alternative energy sources and their integration into distributed energy systems.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Modes of Operation of Microgrid Converters 2 1.1.1 Grid Connection Mode 2 1.1.2 Stand-Alone Mode 3 1.1.3 Battery Charging Mode 3 1.2 Converter Topologies 4 1.3 Modulation Strategies 6 1.4 Control and System Issues 7 1.5 Future Challenges and Solutions 9 References 10 2 Converter Topologies 13 2.1 Topologies 13 2.1.1 The Two-Level Converter 13 2.1.2 The NPC Converter 14 2.1.3 The CHB Converter 15 2.2 Pulse Width Modulation Strategies 16 2.2.1 Carrier-Based Strategies 17 2.2.2 SVM Strategies 22 2.3 Modeling 27 References 28 3 DC-Link Capacitor Current and Sizing in NPC and CHB Inverters 29 3.1 Introduction 29 3.2 Inverter DC-Link Capacitor Sizing 30 3.3 Analytical Derivation of DC-Link Capacitor Current RMS Expressions 32 3.3.1 NPC Inverter 33 3.3.2 CHB Inverter 36 3.4 Analytical Derivation of DC-Link Capacitor Current Harmonics 37 3.4.1 NPC Inverter 38 3.4.2 CHB Inverter 39 3.5 Numerical Derivation of DC-Link Capacitor Current RMS Value and Voltage Ripple Amplitude 41 3.6 Simulation Results 42 3.7 Discussion 45 3.7.1 Comparison of Capacitor Size for the NPC and CHB Inverters 45 3.7.2 Comparison of Presented Methods for Analyzing DC-Link Capacitor Current 46 3.7.3 Extension to Higher-Level Inverters 48 3.8 Conclusion 48 References 48 4 Loss Comparison of Two- and Three-Level Inverter Topologies 51 4.1 Introduction 51 4.2 Selection of IGBT-Diode Modules 53 4.3 Switching Losses 54 4.3.1 Switching Losses in the Two-Level Inverters 54 4.3.2 Switching Losses in the NPC Inverter 57 4.3.3 Switching Losses in the CHB Inverter 58 4.4 Conduction Losses 58 4.4.1 Conduction Losses in the Two-Level Inverter 60 4.4.2 Conduction Losses in the NPC Inverter 61 4.4.3 Conduction Losses in the CHB Inverter 63 4.5 DC-Link Capacitor RMS Current 65 4.6 Results 69 4.7 Conclusion 70 References 71 5 Minimization of Low-Frequency Neutral-Point Voltage Oscillations in NPC Converters 73 5.1 Introduction 73 5.2 NPC Converter Modulation Strategies 74 5.3 Minimum NP Ripple Achievable by NV Strategies 77 5.3.1 Locally Averaged NP Current 78 5.3.2 Effect of Switching Constraints 79 5.3.3 Zero-Ripple Region 81 5.3.4 A Lower Boundary for the NP Voltage Ripple 81 5.4 Proposed Band-NV Strategies 83 5.4.1 Criterion Used by Conventional NV Strategies 83 5.4.2 Proposed Criterion 84 5.4.3 Regions of Operation 85 5.4.4 Algorithm 88 5.4.5 Switching Sequences – Conversion to Band-NV 90 5.5 Performance of Band-NV Strategies 91 5.5.1 NP Voltage Ripple 91 5.5.2 Effective Switching Frequency – Output Voltage Harmonic Distortion 93 5.6 Simulation of Band-NV Strategies 94 5.7 Hybrid Modulation Strategies 100 5.7.1 Proposed Hybrid Strategies 101 5.7.2 Simulation Results 102 5.8 Conclusions 106 References 107 6 Digital Control of a Three-Phase Two-Level Grid-Connected Inverter 109 6.1 Introduction 109 6.2 Control Strategy 112 6.3 Digital Sampling Strategy 113 6.4 Effect of Time Delay on Stability 115 6.5 Capacitor Current Observer 116 6.6 Design of Feedback Controllers 119 6.7 Simulation Results 121 6.8 Experimental Results 123 6.9 Conclusions 127 References 128 7 Design and Control of a Grid-Connected Interleaved Inverter 131 7.1 Introduction 131 7.2 Ripple Cancellation 135 7.3 Hardware Design 137 7.3.1 Hardware Design Guidelines 138 7.3.2 Application of the Design Guidelines 145 7.4 Controller Structure 146 7.5 System Analysis 149 7.5.1 Effect of Passive Damping and Grid Impedance 151 7.5.2 Effect of Computational Time Delay 151 7.5.3 Grid Disturbance Rejection 154 7.6 Controller Design 154 7.7 Simulation and Practical Results 158 7.8 Conclusions 167 References 167 8 Repetitive Current Control of an Interleaved Grid-Connected Inverter 171 8.1 Introduction 171 8.2 Proposed Controller and System Modeling 172 8.3 System Analysis and Controller Design 175 8.4 Simulation Results 178 8.5 Experimental Results 179 8.6 Conclusions 182 References 182 9 Line Interactive UPS 185 9.1 Introduction 185 9.2 System Overview 188 9.3 Core Controller 192 9.3.1 Virtual Impedance and Grid Harmonics Rejection 193 9.4 Power Flow Controller 195 9.4.1 Drooping Control Equations 195 9.4.2 Small Signal Analysis 196 9.4.3 Stability Analysis and Drooping Coefficients Selection 200 9.5 DC Link Voltage Controller 206 9.6 Experimental Results 209 9.7 Conclusions 217 References 218 10 Microgrid Protection 221 10.1 Introduction 221 10.2 Key Protection Challenges 221 10.2.1 Fault Current Level Modification 221 10.2.2 Device Discrimination 223 10.2.3 Reduction in Reach of Impedance Relays 223 10.2.4 Bidirectionality and Voltage Profile Change 224 10.2.5 Sympathetic Tripping 224 10.2.6 Islanding 224 10.2.7 Effect on Feeder Reclosure 224 10.3 Possible Solutions to Key Protection Challenges 225 10.3.1 Possible Solutions to Key Protection Challenges for an Islanded Microgrid Having IIDG Units 225 10.4 Case Study 229 10.4.1 Fault Level Modification 231 10.4.2 Blinding of Protection 232 10.4.3 Sympathetic Tripping 233 10.4.4 Reduction in Reach of Distance Relay 233 10.4.5 Discussion 234 10.5 Conclusions 235 References 236 11 An Adaptive Relaying Scheme for Fuse Saving 239 11.1 Introduction 239 11.1.1 Preventive Solutions Proposed in the Literature 240 11.1.2 Remedial Solutions Proposed in the Literature 241 11.1.3 Contributions of the Chapter 242 11.2 Case Study 242 11.3 Simulation Results and Discussion 245 11.4 Fuse Saving Strategy 247 11.4.1 Options and Considerations for the Selection of Ipickup of the 50 Element 249 11.4.2 Adaptive Algorithm 251 11.5 How Reclosing Will Be Applied 252 11.6 Observations 255 11.7 Conclusions 257 References 257 Appendix A SVM for the NPC Converter–MATLAB®-Simulink Models 261 A.1 Calculation of Duty Cycles for Nearest Space Vectors 261 A.2 Symmetric Modulation Strategy 262 A.3 MATLAB®-Simulink Models 263 References 279 Appendix B DC-Link Capacitor Current Numerical Calculation 281 Index 285
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Smart Grid
Book SynopsisElectric power systems worldwide face radical transformation with the need to decarbonise electricity supply, replace ageing assets and harness new information and communication technologies (ICT). The Smart Grid uses advanced ICT to control next generation power systems reliably and efficiently.Table of ContentsAbout the authors xi Preface xiii Acknowledgements xv List of abbreviations xvii 1 The Smart Grid 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Why implement the Smart Grid now? 2 1.2.1 Ageing assets and lack of circuit capacity 2 1.2.2 Thermal constraints 2 1.2.3 Operational constraints 3 1.2.4 Security of supply 3 1.2.5 National initiatives 4 1.3 What is the Smart Grid? 6 1.4 Early Smart Grid initiatives 7 1.4.1 Active distribution networks 7 1.4.2 Virtual power plant 9 1.4.3 Other initiatives and demonstrations 9 1.5 Overview of the technologies required for the Smart Grid 12 References 14 Part I Information and Communication Technologies 2 Data communication 19 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Dedicated and shared communication channels 19 2.3 Switching techniques 23 2.3.1 Circuit switching 24 2.3.2 Message switching 24 2.3.3 Packet switching 24 2.4 Communication channels 25 2.4.1 Wired communication 27 2.4.2 Optical fibre 29 2.4.3 Radio communication 33 2.4.4 Cellular mobile communication 34 2.4.5 Satellite communication 34 2.5 Layered architecture and protocols 35 2.5.1 The ISO/OSI model 36 2.5.2 TCP/IP 40 References 43 3 Communication technologies for the Smart Grid 45 3.1 Introduction 45 3.2 Communication technologies 46 3.2.1 IEEE 802 series 46 3.2.2 Mobile communications 59 3.2.3 Multi protocol label switching 60 3.2.4 Power line communication 62 3.3 Standards for information exchange 62 3.3.1 Standards for smart metering 62 3.3.2 Modbus 63 3.3.3 DNP 3 64 3.3.4 IEC 61850 65 References 66 4 Information security for the Smart Grid 69 4.1 Introduction 69 4.2 Encryption and decryption 70 4.2.1 Symmetric key encryption 71 4.2.2 Public key encryption 75 4.3 Authentication 76 4.3.1 Authentication based on shared secret key 76 4.3.2 Authentication based on key distribution centre 77 4.4 Digital signatures 77 4.4.1 Secret key signature 77 4.4.2 Public key signature 77 4.4.3 Message digest 78 4.5 Cyber security standards 79 4.5.1 IEEE 1686: IEEE standard for substation intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) cyber security capabilities 79 4.5.2 IEC 62351: Power systems management and associated information exchange – data and communications security 80 References 80 Part II Sensing, Measurement, Control and Automation Technologies 5 Smart metering and demand-side integration 83 5.1 Introduction 83 5.2 Smart metering 84 5.2.1 Evolution of electricity metering 84 5.2.2 Key components of smart metering 86 5.3 Smart meters: An overview of the hardware used 86 5.3.1 Signal acquisition 87 5.3.2 Signal conditioning 89 5.3.3 Analogue to digital conversion 90 5.3.4 Computation 94 5.3.5 Input/output 95 5.3.6 Communication 96 5.4 Communications infrastructure and protocols for smart metering 96 5.4.1 Home-area network 96 5.4.2 Neighbourhood area network 97 5.4.3 Data concentrator 98 5.4.4 Meter data management system 98 5.4.5 Protocols for communications 98 5.5 Demand-side integration 99 5.5.1 Services provided by DSI 100 5.5.2 Implementations of DSI 104 5.5.3 Hardware support to DSI implementations 107 5.5.4 Flexibility delivered by prosumers from the demand side 109 5.5.5 System support from DSI 110 References 111 6 Distribution automation equipment 113 6.1 Introduction 113 6.2 Substation automation equipment 114 6.2.1 Current transformers 116 6.2.2 Voltage transformers 121 6.2.3 Intelligent electronic devices 121 6.2.4 Bay controller 124 6.2.5 Remote terminal units 124 6.3 Faults in the distribution system 125 6.3.1 Components for fault isolation and restoration 127 6.3.2 Fault location, isolation and restoration 132 6.4 Voltage regulation 135 References 139 7 Distribution management systems 141 7.1 Introduction 141 7.2 Data sources and associated external systems 142 7.2.1 SCADA 143 7.2.2 Customer information system 144 7.3 Modelling and analysis tools 144 7.3.1 Distribution system modelling 144 7.3.2 Topology analysis 149 7.3.3 Load forecasting 151 7.3.4 Power flow analysis 152 7.3.5 Fault calculations 156 7.3.6 State estimation 160 7.3.7 Other analysis tools 165 7.4 Applications 165 7.4.1 System monitoring 165 7.4.2 System operation 166 7.4.3 System management 168 7.4.4 Outage management system (OMS) 168 References 171 8 Transmission system operation 173 8.1 Introduction 173 8.2 Data sources 173 8.2.1 IEDs and SCADA 173 8.2.2 Phasor measurement units 174 8.3 Energy management systems 177 8.4 Wide area applications 179 8.4.1 On-line transient stability controller 181 8.4.2 Pole-slipping preventive controller 181 8.5 Visualisation techniques 183 8.5.1 Visual 2-D presentation 184 8.5.2 Visual 3-D presentation 185 References 186 Part III Power Electronics and Energy Storage 9 Power electronic converters 189 9.1 Introduction 189 9.2 Current source converters 191 9.3 Voltage source converters 195 9.3.1 VSCs for low and medium power applications 196 9.3.2 VSC for medium and high power applications 199 References 203 10 Power electronics in the Smart Grid 205 10.1 Introduction 205 10.2 Renewable energy generation 206 10.2.1 Photovoltaic systems 206 10.2.2 Wind, hydro and tidal energy systems 209 10.3 Fault current limiting 213 10.4 Shunt compensation 217 10.4.1 D-STATCOM 218 10.4.2 Active filtering 224 10.4.3 Shunt compensator with energy storage 224 10.5 Series compensation 228 References 231 11 Power electronics for bulk power flows 233 11.1 Introduction 233 11.2 FACTS 234 11.2.1 Reactive power compensation 235 11.2.2 Series compensation 241 11.2.3 Thyristor-controlled phase shifting transformer 243 11.2.4 Unified power flow controller 245 11.2.5 Interline power flow controller 246 11.3 HVDC 248 11.3.1 Current source converters 249 11.3.2 Voltage source converters 253 11.3.3 Multi-terminal HVDC 256 References 257 12 Energy storage 259 12.1 Introduction 259 12.2 Energy storage technologies 263 12.2.1 Batteries 263 12.2.2 Flow battery 264 12.2.3 Fuel cell and hydrogen electrolyser 266 12.2.4 Flywheels 267 12.2.5 Superconducting magnetic energy storage systems 270 12.2.6 Supercapacitors 270 12.3 Case study 1: Energy storage for wind power 271 12.4 Case study 2: Agent-based control of electrical vehicle battery charging 273 References 277 Index 279
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University of California Press Electrical Palestine
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The dispossession of Palestinians is...discussed as a result of capitalist and technological development which in turn shaped societal dynamics and contributed to the first manifestations of inequality between Jewish settlers and the indigenous Palestinians." * Middle East Monitor *"Fredrik Meiton’s meticulous history of electrification in the British Mandate of Palestine, and its vast implications for Israel and the Palestinians, provides an important intervention in the history of the region by illuminating the role of technology in shaping the political reality." * The Middle East Journal *"Meiton has written an elegant and original history of mandatory Palestine." * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *"Meiton makes a major contribution to exposing the inherent political nature of infrastructure and approaching perennial ethnic opposition via an STS framework." * Technology and Culture *Table of ContentsLists of Tables and Illustrations Abbreviations and Notes on Sources Acknowledgments Introduction: The Unalterable Order of Electrical Palestine 1 Expert Revolutionary 2 Contentious Concession 3 The Politics of Th in Circuitries 4 The Radiance of the Jewish National Home 5 Industrialization and Revolt 6 Electrical Jerusalem 7 Statehood and Statelessness Conclusion: Electrical Palestine Notes Bibliography Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Modern Instrumentation A Computer Approach
Book SynopsisModern science and engineering relies heavily on understanding computer hardware and software in order to make effective use of these tools in the laboratory and industrial environments. The authors of Modern Instrumentation: A Computer Approach have succeeded in producing a highly readable source that will serve both newcomers to the field as well as experienced professionals. Including both fundamentals and applications, the book first describes the role of the computer in instrument systems and provides numerous practical examples. The second part of the book explores specific software packages and their capabilities for applications such as, instrument design and simulation, data acquisition, data processing, and the potential of artificial intelligence in instrument design. Because of the full integration of theory with practical applications of leading software packages, this book is an extremely useful reference for those who use computer-based instrument technolTrade Review"… a wide-angle snapshot of the instrumentation needs within the biomedical, scientific, and engineering communities … a good, broad background education for those scientists and engineers new to computer-based instrumentation." -Scientific Computing WorldTable of ContentsPreface. Fundamentals of data acquisition and instrument control. Introduction. Information and its representation. Hardware architecture of PC-based instrument systems. Software for instrument systems. Data-processing considerations. Data acquisition and instrument control resources. Applied instrumentation automation. Design aids - SPICE. Design aids - MathCAD, MATLAB. Design aids - DSPlay. Spreadsheets: Lotus 1-2-3. A graphical user interface development tool: LabWindows. The Windows operating environment. Fully integrated applications.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Smart Materials and Structures
Book SynopsisSignificant changes have occurred in materials science, including increasing demands on life extensions, and the reliability and exploitability of components, materials, and structures. These changes provide smart technologies with excellent application opportunities in aerospace, civil and electrical engineering, transportation, manufacturing, communications, defense, and medicine. Smart Materials and Structures presents an overview of current developments in the characterization and applications of materials and actuators, issues surrounding their control, and the integration of smart systems and technologies. This compendium provides a valuable synopsis of this rapidly expanding and topical research field for engineers, program managers, technologists, physicists, materials scientists, and mathematicians working to advance smart materials, research methods, their applications, and robotic technologies.Table of ContentsPlenary Lectures (J F V Vincent: Smart by name, smart by nature; R Lammering et al: Design, optimazation and realization of smart structures.) Adaptive structures and active control (9 papers). Active control: Actuators (9 papers). Active control: Applications (5 papers). ER fluids (3 papers). ER properties (3 papers). ER models and applications (3 papers). MR/ER Fluids (4 papers). Shape memory alloys (6 papers). Actuators: Shape memory alloys (3 papers). Damage detection (3 papers). Health monitoring (9 papers). Sensor location/systems (6 papers). Novel materials (9 papers). Numerical modelling and related topics (6 papers). Modelling smart structures (3 papers). Piezo devices (4 papers). PZT: Poling/deposition (3 papers). Demonstrator workshop (15 papers). Author index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Handbook of Moire Measurement Series in Optics
Book SynopsisSince its development in the late 1970s, the Moiré Fringe method has become a standard technique for the measurement of the behavior of materials and structures. Edited by one of the co-inventors of the technique, the Handbook of Moiré Measurement brings together a series of extended case studies from recognized experts in the field. The emphasis is on the application of the method to real situations, and presents a very readable account of the technique from the point of view of the user. As an introduction to the Moiré technique and its variants, this book will be of interest to readers at all levels, but is particularly suitable for undergraduates and graduate students in physics, materials science, and structural and mechanical engineering.Table of Contents1 Introduction, 1.1 A brief history of the moiré method, References, CHAPTER 2: STRAIN MEASUREMENTS AT THE LIMIT—THE MOIRÉ MICROSCOPE, 2.1 Nonlinear analysis of interferometric moiré fringes, 2.1.1 Example fringe data reduction, References, 2.2 Microscopic moiré interferometry, 2.2.1 Immersion interferometer, 2.2.1.1 Optical configuration, 2.2.1.2 Four-beam immersion interferometer, 2.2.2 Mechanical configuration, 2.2.3 Fringe shifting and O/DFM method, References, 2.3 Localized thermal strains in electronic interconnections by microscopic moiré interferometry, 2.3.1 Specimen preparation, 2.3.2 Thin small outline package, 2.3.3 Leadless chip carrier, 2.3.4 Effect of underfill encapsulation on flip chip solder bump, 2.3.5 Plated through hole, References, 2.4 Titanium in elastic tension: micromechanical deformation, 2.4.1 Introduction, 2.4.2 Specimen and loading fixture, 2.4.3 Experimental procedure and fringe patterns, 2.4.4 Anomalous strains along the grain boundaries, 2.4.5 Discussion, References, 2.5 Micromechanical thermal deformation of unidirectional boron/aluminum composite, 2.5.1 Experimental procedure and fringe patterns, 2.5.2 Analysis and results, 2.5.3 Discussion, References, CHAPTER 3: FRACTURE MECHANICS, 3.1.1 Assessment of the shape of crack-tip plastic zones as a function of applied load, 3.1.1.1 Introduction, 3.1.1.2 Experimental details, 3.1.1.3 Measurement of Von Mises yield locus, 3.1.1.4 Discussion of results, 3.1.1.5 Conclusions, References, 3.1.2 Deformation around fatigue cracks from moiré fringe measurement, 3.1.2.1 Introduction, 3.1.2.2 Basic crack-tip models, 3.1.2.2.1 Stationary crack under monotonie loading, 3.1.2.2.2 Stationary crack under cyclic loading, 3.1.2.3 Experimental details, 3.1.2.4 Fatigue crack-tip deformation, 3.1.2.4.1 Local yielding, 3.1.2.4.2 Non-singular stresses, 3.1.2.4.3 Cyclic plasticity, 3.1.2.4.4 Local mode-mixity, 3.1.2.5 Summary, Acknowledgment, References, 3.2.1 Applications of moiré to cellulosic (paper and woo
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Practically Speaking
Book SynopsisThis book brings together over 1,100 quotes pertinent and illuminating to engineering, technology and architecture. It includes extensive author and subject indexes for locating quotations. The book can be read for entertainment or used as a handy reference by students and professional engineers.Trade Review"… well indexed and easy to use. … Using humor and scholarship equally, this title does not attempt to be comprehensive or complete but strives to serve as both 'pleasure reading' and 'ready reference' for the general reader and the experienced professional. … this is the title that should be given to selective quotation seekers, who will appreciate its fascinating content. Useful to any audience." -ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface. Analysis. Answer. Arch. Architect. Architecture. Assumption. Authority. Beauty. Bridge. Build. Builder. Building. Calculation. Cause and Effect. Chaos. Common Sense. Communication. Concept. Construction. Create. Creativity. Creed. Data. Decision. Design. Discovery. Electrical. Energy. Engineer. Engineering. Equation. Error. Estimates. Ethics. Experience. Experiment. Facts. Failure. Fluid. Force. Forecast. Formula. Friction. Genius. Geology. Goal. Graphics. Gravity. Heat. Idea. Imagination. Impossible. Impression. Informaton. Innovation. Inspiration. Inventions. Inventor. Investigator. Judgment. Knowledge. Laws. Lever. Logic. Machine. Mathematics. Measurement. Mechanics. Method. Mistake. Model. Motion. Observation. Opinion. Patent. Perceptions. Perspectives. Power. Prayer. Precision. Predict. Problem. Project. Proportion. Reality. Reason. Repair. Reports. Research. Research Plans. Risk. Rule. Seeing. Simplicity. Solidity. Solution. Specialization. Specifications. Stability. Strength. Surveyor. Symmetry. System. Tables. Technological. Technology. Testing. Theorem. Thermodynamics. Time. Tool. Train Engineer. Truth. Tunnel. Weight. Bibliography. Permissions. Subject by author index. Author by subject index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Optical Applications of Liquid Crystals Series in
Book SynopsisIn recent years, there has been increasing activity in the research and design of optical systems based on liquid crystal (LC) science. Bringing together contributions from leading figures in industry and academia, Optical Applications of Liquid Crystals covers the range of existing applications as well as those in development. Unique in its thorough coverage of applications, not just the basic chemistry and physics of liquid crystals, the book begins with the existing applications of liquid crystals, from the ubiquitous LCD through to LC projectors and holography. The remaining chapters discuss more promising technologies in development, including photoaligning, photopatterning, and bistable twisted nematic LCs.Table of ContentsOptical properties and applications of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric liquid crystals. Electro holography and active optics. On the use of liquid crystals for adaptive optics. Polymer dispersed liquid crystals. New developments in photo-aligning andphoto-patterning technologies: physics and applications. Industrial and engineering aspects of LC applications.
£170.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Compound Semiconductors 2001
Book SynopsisAn international perspective on recent research, Compound Semiconductors 2001 provides an overview of important developments in III-V compound semiconductors, such as GaAs, InP, and GaN; II-VI compounds, such as ZnSe and CdTe; and IV-IV compounds, such as SiC and SiGe. The book contains 139 papers arranged in chapters on electronic devices, optical devices, magnetic materials, novel systems, quantum transport, optical characterization, quantum nanostructures, and material growth and characterization. The content encompasses the development of optical and electronic devices based on nitride semiconductors as well as the steady advances in traditional topics like III-V-based electronic and optical devices, growth and processing, and characterization. The book also includes novel research trends in quantum structures, such as quantum wires and dots, and spintronics, which are very promising for future developments in nanotechnology. As the primary forum for research into these Table of Contents1 Electronic Devices (24 papers).2 Optical Devices (15 papers).3 Magnetic Materials (5 papers).4 Novel Systems (10 papers).5 Quantum Transport (8 papers).6 Optical Characterization (16 papers).7 Quantum Nanostructures (20 papers).8 Material Growth and Characterization (15 papers).9 Material Growth and Characterization (Nitride) (26 papers).Author Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Lasers in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Book SynopsisWith the maturation of laser technology in diagnostic and conservation applications, conservation scientists, archeologists, art historians, researchers, and advanced science-oriented students now have the tools necessary for preserving the future of our past-our cultural heritage. Presenting recent developments in the field, Lasers in the Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Principles and Applications addresses the basic concepts of laser applications and supplies case studies of analytical, structural diagnostic, and laser cleaning applications. The book provides a comprehensive presentation of the fundamental principles and applications of modern laser technology in the analysis of composition, diagnostics of structural integrity, and conservation of artworks and antiquities.Beginning with an introduction to the basic techniques used in art conservation and archeology, the book describes the fundamental aspects of laser-matter interactions, emphasizing laser diagnostics and lTrade ReviewThe work's grouped and bibliographic historical presentation of the development of lasers in the field of cultural heritage, as well as the synopses and summaries are particularly useful. There is certainly also an abundance of characteristic and interesting applications. ... The contributors offer a very serious piece of fieldwork, utilising scientific experience, technological expertise, and the results of individual works on the subject in question. Overall, this is a balanced presentation. The study is excellent reading for anyone interested in the area of cultural heritage - especially those working in the fields of conservation science, archaeology and art history - and, of course, researchers. -Nikolaos E. Myridis, Contemporary Physics, May 2012 The book ... describes how laser parameters associated with cleaning are chosen and the physics involved in various surface ablation processes. Key conservation practices are also addressed, such as removal of black encrustation from stone, varnish from paintings, and the laser cleaning of metals and paper. It details the use and benefit of diagnostics tools such as LIBS, Raman spectroscopy, and holography. -Ed Teppo, Founder and Former President of Big Sky Laser Technologies, Inc. The book is well-written and well-organized, with many up-to-date references and an informative and comprehensive index. Both laser and artwork conservationists will find it most useful. -Dejan Pantelic, Optics & Photonics News, July/ August 2008, Vol. 19, No. 7/8 ... succeeds in its ambitious goals of pulling together a wide range of laser-based applications in the cultural heritage field and presenting the material so that it is accessible at different levels. The authors deserve much credit for succeeding, and for providing a valuable source of information for those who have an interest in the preservation of artworks. I strongly recommend the book both to novices and to more experienced researchers. -Martin Cooper, Physics Today, December 2007Table of ContentsIntroduction. Fundamentals of the Laser Diagnostics and Interactions with Matter. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): Cultural Heritage Applications. Raman Spectroscopy in Cultural Heritage. Laser Interferometry for Structural Diagnostics. Overview of Laser Processing and Cleaning Methods. Laser Cleaning of Polymerized Substrates: Removal of Surface Resin from Paintings. Laser Cleaning of Encrustations. Laser Cleaning of Other Materials.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ultrafast Photonics
Book SynopsisUltrafast photonics has become an interdisciplinary topic of high international research interest because of the spectacular development of compact and efficient lasers producing optical pulses with durations in the femtosecond time domain. Present day long-haul telecommunications systems are almost entirely based on the transmission of short bursts or pulses of laser light along silicon optical fibres, with Erbium-doped fibre amplifiers inserted to regenerate the signals periodically. The phenomenal success of optical fibre communications has created a substantial opto-electronics industry that provides efficient laser sources, high-speed modulators, optical amplifiers and detectors.Although optical data transmission is now well established, current systems approaches will eventually cease to meet the ever-increasing demands of data-communication. Existing wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) schemes will need to be complemented with time-domain multiplexing (TDM) techniqTable of ContentsProspects for ultrafast digital processing, Femtosecond sources based on vibronic crystals, Short pulse generation using sem iconductor lasers, Measuring ultrafast laser pulses, Cascaded nonlinear optical processes, Spatial beam instabilities due to instantaneous nonlinear mechanisms, Planar photonic crystal microcircuit elements, Propagation of short light pulses in photonic band-gap structures, Ultrafast spectroscopy studies of semiconductors, Ultrafast semiconductor all-optical processing devices for telecommunications applications, Ultrafast processes in semiconductor optical amplifiers and modulators, Towards polym er lasers and amplifiers, Optical spintronics for switching, Localised waves in femtosecond optics, Poster Sessions, List of Participants, Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Diffractional Optics of Millimetre Waves Series
Book SynopsisDiffractional Optics of Millimetre Waves combines those elements of diffraction theory normally associated with optics, including Gaussian beams, lenses, and mirrors, and extends them into the micro- and millimetre wavelength range. In this regime there are a number of applications in devices, such as automobile proximity sensors, satellite-TV receiving antennae, and non-destructive testing systems. Researchers working in these areas would benefit from greater understanding of the diffraction phenomena involved. A translated and updated version of the authors'' book Diffraction Quasioptics, this book will present results formerly unavailable in the general literature.Table of ContentsTheory of diffraction. Short focusing Fresnel zone plates. Elements of diffraction quasioptics. Synthesis of diffractional elements. Diffractional antennae at millimetre wavelengths. The influence of surface form on the structure of Fresnel zones. Applications of diffractional optics and quasioptics. Diffractional antennae. Optical constants of materials at submillimetrics and millimetric wavelengths.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Handbook of Electroluminescent Materials
Book SynopsisAn electroluminescent (EL) material is one that emits electromagnetic (EM) radiation in the visible or near visible range when an electric field is applied to it. EL materials have a vast array of applications in the illumination and displays industries, from cheap and energy efficient lighting to large high resolution flat panel displays. The Handbook of Electroluminescent Materials begins with a chapter that outlines the basic physical principles of electroluminescence. The following chapters review in detail the preparation methods, physicochemical structures, characterization, and applications of all classes of EL materials, ranging from the traditional materials already in common usage to the more exotic materials, such as GaN and organics. The final chapter compares and contrasts these different materials in various application contexts.Table of ContentsPrinciples of EL.II-VI group materials.III-V group materials.IV group materials.Organic materials.Flourides.High-Tc superconductors.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd StrainedSi Heterostructure Field Effect Devices
Book SynopsisA combination of the materials science, manufacturing processes, and pioneering research and developments of SiGe and strained-Si have offered an unprecedented high level of performance enhancement at low manufacturing costs. Encompassing all of these areas, Strained-Si Heterostructure Field Effect Devices addresses the research needs associated with the front-end aspects of extending CMOS technology via strain engineering. The book provides the basis to compare existing technologies with the future technological directions of silicon heterostructure CMOS.After an introduction to the material, subsequent chapters focus on microelectronics, engineered substrates, MOSFETs, and hetero-FETs. Each chapter presents recent research findings, industrial devices and circuits, numerous tables and figures, important references, and, where applicable, computer simulations. Topics covered include applications of strained-Si films in SiGe-based CMOS technology, electronic properties of biTable of ContentsIntroduction. Strain Engineering in Microelectronics. Strain-Engineered Substrates. Electronic Properties of Engineered Substrates. Gate Dielectrics on Engineered Substrates. Heterostructure SiGe/SiGeC MOSFETs. Strained-Si Heterostructure MOSFETs. Modeling and Simulation of Hetero-FETs.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Modeling Fluctuations in Scattered Waves Series
Book SynopsisFluctuations in scattered waves limit the performance of imaging and remote sensing systems that operate on all wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. To better understand these fluctuations, Modeling Fluctuations in Scattered Waves provides a practical guide to the phenomenology, mathematics, and simulation of non-Gaussian noise models and discusses how they can be used to characterize the statistics of scattered waves.Through their discussion of mathematical models, the authors demonstrate the development of new sensing techniques as well as offer intelligent choices that can be made for system analysis. Using experimental results and numerical simulation, the book illustrates the properties and applications of these models. The first two chapters introduce statistical tools and the properties of Gaussian noise, including results on phase statistics. The following chapters describe Gaussian processes and the random walk model, address multiple scattering effects and propagation through an extended medium, and explore scattering vector waves and polarization fluctuations. Finally, the authors examine the generation of random processes and the simulation of wave propagation.Although scattered wave fluctuations are sources of information, they can hinder the performance of imaging and remote sensing systems. By providing experimental data and numerical models, this volume aids you in evaluating and improving upon the performance of your own systems.Table of ContentsStatistical Preliminaries. The Gaussian Process. Processes Derived from Gaussian Noise. Scattering by a Collection of Discrete Objects: The Random Walk Model. Scattering by Continuous Media: Phase Screen Models. Scattering by Smoothly Varying Phase Screens. Scattering by Fractal Phase Screens. Other Phase Screen Models. Propagation through Inhomogeneous Extended Media. Multiple scattering: Fluctuations in Double Passage and Multipath Scattering Geometries. Vector Scattering: Polarisation Fluctuations. K-Distributed Noise. Measurement and Detection. Numerical Techniques.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd XRay Lasers 2004
Book SynopsisX-Ray Lasers 2004 comprises invited, contributed, and poster papers presented at the 9th International Conference on X-Ray Lasers (ICXRL2004) held in Beijing in May 2004. Some 120 participants from 13 countries and regions met in Beijing to compare results and exchange views on future developments in x-ray lasers and related fields.The book covers the following topics: overviews of x-ray lasers research, collisionally pumped x-ray lasers, capillary discharge-pumped x-ray lasers, OFI and photo-pumped x-ray lasers, high-order harmonics XUV radiation, grazing incidence pumping x-ray lasers, theory and simulations of x-ray lasers and plasma media, free-electron lasers and accelerator-based x-ray sources, alternative pumping schemes for x-ray lasers, applications of x-ray lasers and other bright x-ray sources, x-ray optics and instrumentation, investigations of x-ray laser media, and developments of x-ray laser drivers. X-Ray Lasers 2004 provides not only an overview and an Table of ContentsPreface, Conference Organization, Sponsors, Conference Schedule, Section 1: Overviews of X-ray lasers research, Section 2: CoIIisionally pumped X-ray lasers, Section 3: Capillary discharge-pumped X-ray lasers, Section 4: OFI and photo-pumped X-ray lasers, Section 5: High-order harmonics XUV radiation, Section 6: Grazing Incidence Pumping (GRIP) X-ray lasers, Section 7: Theory and simulations of X-ray lasers and plasma media, Section 8: Free-electron lasers and accelerator-based X-ray sources, Section 9: Alternative pumping schemes for X-ray lasers, Section 10: Applications of X-ray lasers and other bright X-ray sources, Section 11: X-ray optics and instrumentation, Section 12: Investigations of X-ray laser media, Section 13: Developments of X-ray laser drivers, Author Index
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Elsevier Science & Technology Understanding Fabless IC Technology
Book SynopsisFabless (no fabrication) IC (integrated circuit) techniques are growing rapidly. 'Fabless' ICs are those designed and marketed by one company but actually manufactured by another. This book discusses such topics as negotiating with outside fabrication companies, choosing the right electronic design tools, and maintaining quality control.Table of ContentsPART 1 – Manufacturing Strategies: Understanding Fabless IC Technology Chapter 1: More than a Decade of Transition in the Semiconductor Industry Chapter 2: Fabless Semiconductor Manufacturing Chapter 3: Qualities of Successful Fabless Companies PART 2 – An In-Depth Understanding of the Fabless Semiconductor Business Model Chapter 4: Semiconductor Manufacturing Basics Chapter 5: Fabless ASICs Chapter 6: Electronic Design Automation Chapter 7: Intellectual Property Chapter 8: e- Commerce Chapter 9: Quality and Reliability Chapter 10: Test Development PART 3 – Becoming a Best-in-Class Fabless Company Chapter 11: Best Practices for Fabless Companies Chapter 12: Building the Right Partnerships Chapter 13: Building the Right Relationships with the board and VCs PART 4- The Fabless Business Model: A Look into the Future Chapter 14: Perspectives in the Future of Fabless
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University of British Columbia Press White Gold
Book SynopsisWhite Gold looks at what went wrong with hydro development, with the predicted industrial transformation, with the timing and magnitude of projects, and with national and regional initiatives to link these major projects to a trans-Canada power grid.Trade ReviewA much needed historical account of hydroelectric development in Canada ... an extremely useful and timely book. It is very well researched, the argument is focused, and the writing style is accessible ... an excellent reference for those seeking background on contemporary utility restructuring and de(re)-regulation in Canada. -- W. Scott Prudham * Canadian Geographer *Froschauer has produced a very succinct and insightful book on Canadian hydro-electricity development. His critical stance on many of the issues and repercussions of mega-project development is properly researched and well presented. The book also contains useful appendixes and a comprehensive bibliography. -- Richard G. Kuhn * CBRA 5043 *A detailed look at the electric power systems in Canada. -- L.J. Bohmann * Choice *Table of Contents1 Introduction: Federal and Provincial Power2 Avoiding National Power3 Niagara Power Repatriation (Ontario)4 Power from the North and Neighbour: Distinct Interconnections (Quebec)5 The Churchill Power Trap (Newfoundland)6 Nelson River Power (Manitoba)7 Peace, Pulp, and Power Hunger (BC)8 Conclusion: Review and ResistanceAppendixesGlossaryReferences
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