Electrical engineering Books

Book SynopsisThis book addresses different algorithms and applications based on the theory of multiobjective goal attainment optimization. In detail the authors show as the optimal asset of the energy hubs network which (i) meets the loads, (ii) minimizes the energy costs and (iii) assures a robust and reliable operation of the multicarrier energy network can be formalized by a nonlinear constrained multiobjective optimization problem. Since these design objectives conflict with each other, the solution of such the optimal energy flow problem hasn’t got a unique solution and a suitable trade off between the objectives should be identified. A further contribution of the book consists in presenting real-world applications and results of the proposed methodologies developed by the authors in three research projects recently completed and characterized by actual implementation under an overall budget of about 23 million €.Table of ContentsPreface xi Introduction xviiMassimo LA SCALA and Sergio BRUNO Chapter 1 Unbalanced Three-Phase Optimal Power Flow for the Optimization of MV and LV Distribution Grids 1Sergio BRUNO and Massimo LA SCALA 1.1 Advanced distribution management system for smart distribution grids 1 1.2 Secondary distribution monitoring and control 5 1.2.1 Monitoring and representation of LV distribution grids 6 1.2.2 LV control resources and control architecture 7 1.3 Three-phase distribution optimal power flow for smart distribution grids 8 1.4 Problem formulation and solving algorithm 11 1.4.1 Main problem formulation 11 1.4.2 Application of the penalty method 12 1.4.3 Definition of an unconstrained problem 14 1.4.4 Application of a quasi-Newton method 15 1.4.5 Solving algorithm 18 1.5 Application of the proposed methodology to the optimization of a MV network 20 1.5.1 Case A: optimal load curtailment 23 1.5.2 Case B: conservative voltage regulation 26 1.5.3 Case C: voltage rise effects 28 1.5.4 Algorithm performance 30 1.6 Application of the proposed methodology to the optimization of a MV/LV network 31 1.6.1 Case D: LV network congestions 33 1.6.2 Case E: minimization of losses and reactive control 36 1.6.3 Algorithm performance 37 1.7 Conclusions 38 1.8 Acknowledgments 38 1.9 Bibliography 39 Chapter 2 Mixed Integer Linear Programming Models for Network Reconfiguration and Resource Optimization in Power Distribution Networks 43Alberto BORGHETTI 2.1 Introduction 43 2.2 Model for determining the optimal configuration of a radial distribution network 44 2.2.1 Objective function and constraints of the branch currents 46 2.2.2 Bus voltage constraints 48 2.2.3 Bus equations 50 2.2.4 Line equations 52 2.2.5 Radiality constraints 53 2.3 Test results of minimum loss configuration obtained by the MILP model 54 2.3.1 Illustrative example 54 2.3.2 Tests results for networks with several nodes and branches 57 2.3.3 Comparison between the MILP solutions for the test networks with the corresponding PF calculation results relevant to the obtained optimal network configurations 62 2.4 MILP model of the VVO problem 65 2.4.1 Objective function 66 2.4.2 Branch equations 67 2.4.3 Bus equations 69 2.4.4 Branch and node constraints 72 2.5 Test results obtained by the VVO MILP model 74 2.5.1 TS1 74 2.5.2 TS2 77 2.5.3 TS3 78 2.6 Conclusions 85 2.7 Acknowledgments 85 2.8 Bibliography 86 Chapter 3 The Role of Nature-inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms for Optimal Voltage Regulation in Urban Smart Grids 89Giovanni ACAMPORA, Davide CARUSO, Alfredo VACCARO, Autilia VITIELLO and Ahmed F ZOBAA 3.1 Introduction 89 3.2 Emerging needs in urban power systems 92 3.3 Toward smarter grids 93 3.4 Smart grids optimization 97 3.5 Metaheuristic algorithms for smart grids optimization 99 3.5.1 Genetic algorithm 99 3.5.2 Random Hill Climbing algorithm 101 3.5.3 Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm 101 3.5.4 Evolution strategy 103 3.5.5 Differential evolution 106 3.5.6 Biogeography-based optimization 108 3.5.7 Evolutionary programming 109 3.5.8 Ant Colony Optimization algorithm 110 3.5.9 Group Search Optimization algorithm 113 3.6 Numerical results 115 3.6.1 Power system test 116 3.6.2 Real urban smart grid 124 3.7 Conclusions 127 3.8 Bibliography 127 Chapter 4 Urban Energy Hubs and Microgrids: Smart Energy Planning for Cities 129Eleonora RIVA SANSEVERINO, Vincenzo Domenico GENCO, Gianluca SCACCIANOCE, Valentina VACCARO, Raffaella RIVA SANSEVERINO, Gaetano ZIZZO, Maria Luisa DI SILVESTRE, Diego ARNONE and Giuseppe PATERNÒ 4.1 Introduction 129 4.1.1 Microgrids versus urban energy hubs 131 4.2 Approaches and tools for urban energy hubs 134 4.2.1 Policy 134 4.2.2 Analysis 135 4.2.3 Optimal design and operation tools 139 4.3 Methodology 143 4.3.1 Building type and urban energy parameter specification 143 4.3.2 Mobility simulator 147 4.3.3 Energy simulation and electrical load estimation for buildings 151 4.3.4 Optimization and simulation software for district 151 4.4 Application 152 4.4.1 Analysis 152 4.4.2 Simulations and optimization 160 4.4.3 Mobility and effects of policies and smart charging on peaking power 168 4.5 Conclusions 170 4.6 Bibliography 171 Chapter 5 Optimization of Multi-energy Carrier Systems in Urban Areas 177Sergio BRUNO, Silvia LAMONACA and Massimo LA SCALA 5.1 Introduction 177 5.2 Optimal control strategy for a small-scale multi-carrier energy system 180 5.2.1 The proposed architecture 180 5.2.2 Mathematical formulation 183 5.2.3 Test results 190 5.3 Optimal design of an urban energy district 198 5.3.1 Energy district for urban regeneration: the San Paolo Power Park 199 5.3.2 Optimal design of the energy district 201 5.3.3 Integer variables and design choices 205 5.3.4 Mathematical formulation of the optimal control problem 206 5.3.5 Test results 214 5.4 Conclusions 227 5.5 Acknowledgments 228 5.6 Bibliography 228Chapter 6 Optimal Gas Flow Algorithm for Natural Gas Distribution Systems in Urban Environment 231Ugo STECCHI, Gaetano ABBATANTUONO and Massimo LA SCALA 6.1 Introduction 231 6.2 Natural gas network evolution 236 6.3 Implementing the monitoring and control system in the “Gas Smart Grids” pilot project 239 6.3.1 SCADA system 240 6.3.2 Controlling FRUs’ setpoints 244 6.4 Basic equations under steady-state conditions 246 6.5 Gas load flow formulation 253 6.6 Gas optimal flow method 256 6.7 Optimizing turbo-expander operations 258 6.8 Optimizing pressure profiles on the low pressure distribution grids 262 6.9 Conclusions 270 6.10 Acknowledgements 270 6.11 Bibliography 270 Chapter 7 Multicarrier Energy System Optimal Power Flow 273Soheil DERAFSHI BEIGVAND, Hamdi ABDI and Massimo LA SCALA 7.1 Introduction 273 7.2 Basic concepts and assumptions 276 7.2.1 MEC and energy hub 276 7.2.2 CHP units 279 7.2.3 General assumptions 282 7.3 Problem formulation 283 7.3.1 Electrical power balance equations 283 7.3.2 Gas energy flow equation 283 7.3.3 Modeling of energy hubs 285 7.3.4 MECOPF problem 286 7.4 Time varying acceleration coefficient gravitational search algorithm 287 7.4.1 A brief comparison between the main structures of TVAC-GSA and PSO 291 7.5 TVAC-GSA-based MECOPF problem 292 7.6 Case study simulations and results 294 7.7 Conclusions 300 7.8 Appendix 1 301 7.9 Appendix 2 303 7.10 Bibliography 305 List of Authors 309 Index 311

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Book SynopsisTranslating wind energy research into useable technology Wind Energy Conversion 1997: From Theory to Practice offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field. A compilation of papers from the British Wind Energy Association's 19th Annual Conference, this book details the recent advances and projects from industry, academic institutions, government institutions, and private investors from around the world. This year's conference emphasized the translational aspect of wind energy research, focusing on advances that contribute directly to marketable technology.Table of ContentsPart 1 Keynote session: conference welcoming address, R. Hunter; conference opening address, J. Battle; wind energy industry and environmental bodies - friends not foes!, M. Mathers. Part 2 Overviews and perspectives: windfarms of the UK - a 1997 update, P. Hannah; UK DTI wind programme area - review and current priorities, J.W. Craig; winning the communications war, A. Hyde. Part 3 Windfarm design and construction: logistical problems with constructing windfarms in remote Scottish locations, R.P. Blunden and A. Schimidt; road construction at Novar windfarm, P.C. McLellan et al; WINDOPS - a new PC-based approach for windfarm design and optimization, N.G. Douglas et al. Part 4 Windfarm power quality: experience of windfarm electrical issues in Europe and further afield, P. Gardner; the use of advanced static VAR compensators to improve the power quality of windfarms, Z. Saad-Saoud and N. Jenkins. Part 5 Wind turbine philosophies: light can be tough, P.H. Geraets et al; common fallacies in wind turbine design, P. Jamieson; a 20kW grid-connected wind turbine for rural electicity users, G. Jenkins et al; aerodynamic damping for flexible structures, K. Kaiser. Part 6 Autonomous systems: an improved model for estimating the yearly performance of photo-voltaic, wind and hybrid energy systems, A.N. Celik and R. Marshall; control of an integrated wind turbine generator and photo-voltaic system for battery charging, S. Arul Daniel et al; computer modelling of a large-scale stand-alone wind-powered desalination plant, Z. Rahal and D.G. Infield. Part 7 Standards, design methods and technical tools: identification of low-cycle effects on wind turbine component lifetime estimation, F. Mouzakis and E. Morfiadakis; inspection of a lightning-damaged wind turbine blade, G.M. Smith and B.R. Clayton; the mast on the house, L. Landberg; examining the relationship between wind turbine blade performance and tip vortex behaviour in the wake, J. Whale. Part 8 Components: development of blade test facility to accommodate flexible blade assembly for the new MS4 wind turbine, K. McLernon et al; high-current and high-voltage testing of wind turbine blades and bearings, I. Cotton et al; mass savings in wind turbine towers, M. Johnston and J. Twidell. Part 9 Planning: "developing planning for renewables" for Scotland, C. Revie; life-cycle assessment of wind energy - a case study based on Baix Ebre windfarm, Spain, T.M. Waters et al. Part 10 Visual and aesthetic considerations: computer-generated video fly-through - an aid to visual impact assessment for windfarms, G. Neilson et al; assessing the impact of windfarms - the learning curve in Cornwall, A. Hull; winds of change, C. Palmer and L. Short. (Part contents)

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Book SynopsisIn order to solve a particular motion control problem the engineer is initially faced with the task of selecting an appropriate power transmission medium. This is frequently followed by modelling and simulation of the proposed solution in concert with control system analysis and design. The process involves both synthesis and analysis and, in some instances, can be particularly challenging to the engineer. This text covers all aspects of this power transmisison and motion control with particular emphasis placed on current international research and development. This collection of papers should be of value to researchers and practitioners working in the power transmision and motion control community.Table of ContentsDesign; simulation; applications; drives and controls; components and fluids; control - I; control - II.

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Book SynopsisFlow-Induced Vibration of Power and Process Plant Components is an indispensable, single source of information on the most common flow-induced vibration problems in power and process plant components. Based on the author’s own experience that most errors in engineering analysis come from confusions in the units, the book begins with a short chapter on units and dimensions. It also provides step-by-step examples in dual US and SI units, leading to the final objective of design analysis, problem solving, diagnosis, and trouble shooting covering: Fundamentals of vibration; Acoustics and structural dynamics; Vibration of structures in quiescent fluids; Vortex-induced vibration; Turbulence-induced vibration; Impact, fatigue, and wear caused by flowinduced vibration; Acoustically induced vibration; Signal analysis and diagnostic techniques. CONTENTS INCLUDE: The kinematics of vibration and acoustics Fundamentals of structural dynamics Vortex-induced vibration Fluid-elastic instability of tube bundles Axial and leakage-flow-induced vibrations Impact, fatigue and wear Signal analysis and diagnostic techniques Table of ContentsUnits and dimensions; the kinematics of vibration and acoustics; fundamentals of structural dynamics; vibration of structures in quiescent fluid 1 - the hydrodynamic mass; vibration of structures in quiescent fluids 2 - simplified methods; vortex-induced vibration; fluid-elastic instability of tube bundles; turbulence-induced vibration in parallel flow; turbulence-induced vibration in cross-flow; axial and leakage-flow induced vibrations; impact, fatigue and wear; acoustically induced vibration and noise; signal analysis and diagnostic techniques.

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Book SynopsisThis title presents the general principles of instrumentation processes. It explains the theoretical analysis of physical phenomena used by standard sensors and transducers to transform a physical value into an electrical signal. The pre-processing of these signals through electronic circuits – amplification, signal filtering and analog-to-digital conversion – is then detailed, in order to provide useful basic information. Attention is then given to general complex systems. Topics covered include instrumentation and measurement chains, sensor modeling, digital signal processing and diagnostic methods and the concept of smart sensors, as well as microsystem design and applications. Numerous industrial examples punctuate the discussion, setting the subjects covered in the book in their practical context.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1. Measurement Instrumentation (Mustapha Nadi). Chapter 2. General principles of Sensors (François Lepoutre). Chapter 3. Physical Principles of Optical, Thermal and Mechanical Sensors (François Lepoutre). Chapter 4. Analog Processing Associated with Sensors (Eduardo Santander and Bernard Journet). Chapter 5. Analog Filters (Paul Bildstein). Chapter 6. Real-time Data Acquisition and Processing Systems (Dominique Miller). Chapter 7. The Contribution of Microtechnologies (François Baillieu and Olivier Vancauwenberghe). Chapter 8. Instruments and Measurement Chains (Bernard Journet and Stéphane Poujouly). Chapter 9. Elaboration of Models for the Interaction Between the Sensor and its Environment (Michel Lecollinet). Chapter 10. Representation and Analysis of Signals (Frédéric Truchetet, Cécile Durieu and Denis Prémel). Chapter 11. Multi-sensor Systems: Diagnostics and Fusion (Patrice Aknin and Thierry Maurin). Chapter 12. Intelligent Sensors (Michel Robert). List of Authors. Index.

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Book SynopsisWind energy is often framed as a factor in rural economic development, an element of the emerging “green economy” destined to upset the dominant greenhouse- gas-emitting energy industry and deliver conscious capitalism to host communities. The bulk of wind energy firms, however, are subsidiaries of the same fossil fuel companies that wrought havoc in shale-gas and coal-mining towns from rural Appalachia to the Great Plains. On its own, wind energy development does not automatically translate into community development.In Governing the Wind Energy Commons, Keith Taylor asks whether revenue generated by wind power can be put to community well-being rather than corporate profit. He looks to the promising example of rural electric cooperatives, owned and governed by the 42 million Americans they serve, which generate $40 billion in annual revenue. Through case studies of a North Dakota wind energy cooperative and an investor-owned wind farm in Illinois, Taylor examines how regulatory and social forces are shaping this emerging energy sector. He draws on interviews with local residents to assess strategies for tipping the balance of power away from absentee-owned utilities.Trade ReviewThis is a groundbreaking work that addresses the potential and limitations of alternative economic models for delivery of a key service: electricity."" - Cornelia Flora, Iowa State UniversityTable of Contents Introduction Community Development & Institutional Fit Case Study - The Investor-Owned Wind Farm Case Study - The Co-operative-Owned Wind Farm Comparing the Investor & Co-operative Owned Firms Why Not Policy From Below?

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Book SynopsisPhotovoltaic power systems are becoming a significant source of energy in our energy resource mix today. It is essential these systems are reliable, safe and secure. Precise engineering design is required to insure these new power systems meet these requirements. In particular, interconnected systems with existing utility power systems must operate in synchronism and improve overall quality of the electrical power grid. This book is intended to identify and explain engineering procedures for the design and operation of photovoltaic systems. It includes a review of conventional electrical power systems as implemented in the United States and common to all electrical systems throughout the world and introduces other types of renewable energy systems. The heart of the book is focused on the design of interconnected and stand-alone PV systems–battery storage is becoming an integral part of PV systems, and a significant portion of the text is dedicated to energy storage for stand-alone and back-up power systems. The author also highlights how economics and structural considerations are an essential part of the engineering design process.

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Book SynopsisHigh voltage engineering is extremely important for the reliable design, safe manufacture and operation of electric devices, equipment and electric power systems. The 21st International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, organized by the 90 years old Budapest School of High Voltage Engineering, provides an excellent forum to present results, advances and discussions among engineers, researchers and scientists, and share ideas, knowledge and expertise on high voltage engineering.The proceedings of the conference presents the state of the art technology of the field. The content is simultaneously aiming to help practicing engineers to be able to implement based on the papers and researchers to link and further develop ideas.Table of ContentsPartial Discharges of High Frequency Transformer for Space Application in Near Vacuum.- Optimization of Magnetic Shunts Towards Efficient and Economical Power Transformers Design.- Assessment of Thermal and Electric Field Characteristics of HVDC Cable According to the Inner Filler Size of XLPE.- Study on Conducted EMI Based on Wide-Band Model for a ±500kV MMC-HVDC Station.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook for core courses in Electronic Circuit Design teaches students the design and application of a broad range of analog electronic circuits in a comprehensive and clear manner. Readers will be enabled to design complete, functional circuits or systems. The authors first provide a foundation in the theory and operation of basic electronic devices, including the diode, bipolar junction transistor, field effect transistor, operational amplifier and current feedback amplifier. They then present comprehensive instruction on the design of working, realistic electronic circuits of varying levels of complexity, including power amplifiers, regulated power supplies, filters, oscillators and waveform generators. Many examples help the reader quickly become familiar with key design parameters and design methodology for each class of circuits. Each chapter starts from fundamental circuits and develops them step-by-step into a broad range of applications of real circuits and systems. Written to be accessible to students of varying backgrounds, this textbook presents the design of realistic, working analog electronic circuits for key systems; Includes worked examples of functioning circuits, throughout every chapter, with an emphasis on real applications; Includes numerous exercises at the end of each chapter; Uses simulations to demonstrate the functionality of the designed circuits; Enables readers to design important electronic circuits including amplifiers, power supplies and oscillators. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Semiconductor Diodes.- Bipolar Junction Transistor.- Field Effect Transistor.- BJT Models.- FET Models.- Multi-Transistor and Special Circuits.- Frequency Response of Transistor Amplifiers.- Feedback Amplifiers.- Operational Amplifiers.- Power Amplifiers.- Oscillators.- Power Supplies.- Active Filters.- Waveform Generators.- Special Devices.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers planning and maintenance of digital power line carrier (DPLC) channels along high voltage 35-750 kV alternate current power lines, providing readers with an introduction to the relevant industry standards, structure, and construction of DPLC equipment. Coverage includes DPLC equipment use in digital transmitting systems, including digital modulation and coding, channel equalization, and echo cancelling; DPLC multiplexing systems and network elements; different characteristics of high voltage power lines as media for high frequency PLC signals transmission; and planning of DPLC channels. Practicing engineers and researchers involved in the development, design, and application of high voltage power line carrier channels, as well as students studying communications and electric power grids, will find this book to be a valuable reference guide.Table of Contents1) Introduction2) Modems of DPLC Equipment3) Multiplexers and network elements of DPLC equipment4) Features of frequency characteristics of the HF paths5) DPLC channels design issues

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Book SynopsisThis textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the methodological and technical knowledge necessary for the development of embedded systems. At first, the foundations of embedded systems from the fields of electronics, systems theory and control theory are introduced for computer scientists and engineers without extensive knowledge of electrical engineering. Subsequently, system components as well as digital communication between embedded system nodes are discussed. The book ends with procedures for the analysis of embedded systems and for real-time processing. It is aimed at students and users of computer science as well as engineers, physicists and mathematicians who are interested in the basics of developing embedded systems.Table of ContentsElectrical and electronic basics.- Electrotechnical basics.- Electrical networks.- Basic electronic circuits.- Systems theory.- Control theory.- Signal processing

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Book Synopsis Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) integrate computing and communication capabilities by monitoring and controlling the physical systems via embedded hardware and computers. This book brings together new and futuristic findings on IoT, Cyber Physical Systems and Robotics leading towards Automation and solving issues of various critical applications in Real-time. The book initially overviews the concepts of IoT, IIoT and Cyber Physical Systems followed by various critical applications and discusses the latest designs and developments that provide common solutions for the convergence of technologies. In addition, the book specifies methodologies, algorithms and other relevant architectures in various fields that include Automation, Robotics, Smart Agriculture and Industry 4.0.The book is intended for practitioners, enterprise representatives, scientists, students and Ph.D Scholars in hopes of steering research further towards cyber physical systems design and development and implementation across various domains. Additionally, this book can be used as a secondary reference, or rather one-stop guide, by professionals for real-life implementation of cyber physical systems.The book highlights:• A Critical Coverage of various domains: IoT, Cyber Physical Systems, Industry 4.0, Smart Automation and related critical applications.• Advanced elaborations for target audiences to understand the conceptual methodology and future directions of cyber physical systems and IoT.• An approach towards Research Orientations to enable researchers to point out areas and scope for implementation of Cyber Physical Systems in several domains for better productivity. Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on recent advances and different research areas in multi-modal data fusion under healthcare informatics and seeks out theoretical, methodological, well-established and validated empirical work dealing with these different topics. This book brings together the latest industrial and academic progress, research, and development efforts within the rapidly maturing health informatics ecosystem. Contributions highlight emerging data fusion topics that support prospective healthcare applications. The book also presents various technologies and concerns regarding energy aware and secure sensors and how they can reduce energy consumption in health care applications. It also discusses the life cycle of sensor devices and protocols with the help of energy-aware design, production, and utilization, as well as the Internet of Things technologies such as tags, sensors, sensing networks, and Internet technologies. In a nutshell, this book gives a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art theories and techniques for massive data handling and access in medical data and smart health in IoT, and provides useful guidelines for the design of massive Internet of Medical Things. Table of ContentsChapter 1. An Overview of the Internet of Medical Things and its Modern Perspective.- Chapter 2. Big medical data analytics under Internet of Things.- Chapter 3. Big Medical Data Analytics using Sensor Technology.- Chapter 4. Smart Healthcare Technologies for Massive Internet of Medical Things.- Chapter 5. Sensor Informatics of IoT, AR/VR, and MR in Healthcare Applications.- Chapter 6. Body Sensor Networks as emerging trends of technology in health care system: Challenges and Future.- Chapter 7. Smart sensors technologies for Healthcare system.- Chapter 8. Cloud and IoMT-based Big Data Analytics system during COVID-19 pandemic.- Chapter 9. Remote human’s health and activities monitoring using wearable sensor based system- a review.- Chapter 10. A Healthcare Resource Management Optimization Framework for ECG Biomedical Sensors.- Chapter 11. Diabetes Detection and Sensor Based Continuous Glucose Monitoring – A Deep Learning Approach.- Chapter 12. ‘Sensing the Mind’-An Exploratory Study About Sensors used in E-Health and M-Health Applications for Diagnosis of Mental Health Condition.- Chapter 13. Role of Sensors, Devices and Technology for Detection of COVID-19 Virus.- Chapter 14. Implementation of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): Clinical and Policy Implications.- Chapter 15. Applicability of Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Industry: Applications, Challenges & Solutions.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook for a one-semester course in Electrical Circuits and Devices is written to be concise, understandable, and applicable. Every new concept is illustrated with numerous examples and figures, in order to facilitate learning. The simple and clear style of presentation is complemented by a spiral and modular approach to the topic. This method supports the learning of those who are new to the field, as well as provides in-depth coverage for those who are more experienced. The author discusses electronic devices using a spiral approach, in which key devices such as diodes and transistors are first covered with simple models that beginning students can easily understand. After the reader has grasped the fundamental concepts, the topics are covered again with greater depth in the latter chapters.Table of ContentsInterpreting I-V Curves Introduction to the Diode Semiconductor Physics Introduction to the BJT Introduction to MOSFETs Single Transistor Amplifiers PMOS & CMOS Frequency Response Device Physics Revisited Diode Circuits Diode & BJT Equations Practical Tips in ElectronicsIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive assessment and presentation of various feasible application of electric propulsion system, considering their weight, volume, reliability, and fault tolerance. The results of feasibility analysis can be used today or in the near future for development of electric propulsion system for the ships, planes, helicopters, and spacecrafts. To solve the above task, new theoretical approaches are applied, including combined random process methods, the Lz-transform technique for multistate systems, and statistical data processing. Table of ContentsFrom the failure rate of components to the cost-effectiveness of an Arctic gas carrier with an electric propulsion system.- Technological feasibility of a full-electric aircraft considering weight, volume, and reliability restrictions.- Electrical version design of search-and-rescue helicopter based on Eurocopter.- Electric propulsion systems of interorbital rockets for the flights towards planets of the solar system.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the stochastic and predictive control modelling of electrical systems that can meet the challenge of forecasting energy requirements under volatile conditions.The global electrical grid is expected to face significant energy and environmental challenges such as greenhouse emissions and rising energy consumption due to the electrification of heating and transport. Today, the distribution network includes energy sources with volatile demand behaviour, and intermittent renewable generation. This has made it increasingly important to understand low voltage demand behaviour and requirements for optimal energy management systems to increase energy savings, reduce peak loads, and reduce gas emissions.Electrical load forecasting is a key tool for understanding and anticipating the highly stochastic behaviour of electricity demand, and for developing optimal energy management systems. Load forecasts, especially of the probabilistic variety, can support more informed planning and management decisions, which will be essential for future low carbon distribution networks. For storage devices, forecasts can optimise the appropriate state of control for the battery. There are limited books on load forecasts for low voltage distribution networks and even fewer demonstrations of how such forecasts can be integrated into the control of storage.This book presents material in load forecasting, control algorithms, and energy saving and provides practical guidance for practitioners using two real life examples: residential networks and cranes at a port terminal.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Basic tools.- Short term load forecasting.- Control strategies in low voltage network for energy saving.- Optimal control with load forecasting.- Case study: Energy saving based on optimal control and load forecasts.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe objective of this textbook is to introduce students and professionals to fundamental principles and techniques and emerging technologies in energy informatics and the digitalization of power markets and systems. The book covers such areas as smart grids and artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed ledger technology (DLT), with a focus on information and communication technologies (ICT) deployed to modernize the electric energy infrastructure. It also provides an overview of the smart grid and its main components: smart grid applications at transmission, distribution, and customer level, network requirements with communications technologies, and standards and protocols. In addition, the book addresses emerging technologies and trends in next-generation power systems, i.e., energy informatics, such as digital green shift, energy cyber-physical-social systems (E-CPSS), energy IoT, energy blockchain, and advanced optimization. Future aspects of digitalized power markets and systems will be discussed with real-world energy informatics projects. The book is designed to be a core text in upper-undergraduate and graduate courses such as Introduction to Smart Grids, Digitalization of Power Systems, and Advanced Power System Topics in Energy Informatics.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Digitalization of Energy Domain.- Energy Cyber-Physical Social Systems.- Smart Grid Applications: Information and Communication Technologies.- Standardization and Protocols of Energy Informatics.- Energy Internet of Things.- Distributed Ledger Technology based Energy Use Cases.- Optimization and Digitalization of Power Markets .- Outlook and Discussions.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an investigative approach to how machine learning is helping to maintain and secure smart cities, including principal uses such as smart monitoring, privacy, reliability, and public protection. The authors cover important areas and issues around implementation roadblocks, ideas, and opportunities in smart city development. The authors also include new algorithms, architectures and platforms that can accelerate the growth of smart city concepts and applications. Moreover, this book provides details on specific applications and case studies related to smart city infrastructures, big data management, and prediction techniques using machine learning.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Protocol Design for Earthquake Alert and Evacuation in Smart Buildings.- Chapter 2. Impact of Internet of Things and Clinical Decision Support System in Healthcare.- Chapter 3. Smart Healthcare Support Using Data Mining and Machine Learning.- Chapter 4. Window Functions for Phasor Signal Processing of Wide Area Measurement in Smart Grid Communications.- Chapter 5. Facens Smart Campus Integrated Dashboard: A Use case applied for Energy Efficiency.- Chapter 6. Cloud Internet of Things in Medical and Smart Healthcare Applications.- Chapter 7. Tornado Forecast Visualization for Effective Rescue Planning.- Chapter 8. Situational Awareness for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies Operating in Smart Cities-Part I.- Chapter 9. Situational Awareness for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies Operating in Smart Cities: Part II.- Chapter 10. A Wireless Sensor Architecture for Efficient Water Quality Measurement and Monitoring Using IO.- Chapter 11. Design of a WSN Platform for Internet of Things Applications.- Chapter 12. Performance Analysis of Modulation Techniques over an Smart City Optical Communication Channel under Weak Atmospheric Turbulence.- Chapter 13. Towards Secure Cyber Infrastructure for SmartCities: Learning based Intelligent Solutions.- Chapter 14. Utilizing ICN caching for IoT big data management in WSN based vehicular networks.- Chapter 15. Integration of WSN and IoT: Its Applications and Technologies?.- Chapter 16. Choice Based Recreation Facility for Smart Cities.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book presents thirteen outstanding doctoral dissertations in Information Technology from the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Information Technology has always been highly interdisciplinary, as many aspects have to be considered in IT systems. The doctoral studies program in IT at Politecnico di Milano emphasizes this interdisciplinary nature, which is becoming more and more important in recent technological advances, in collaborative projects, and in the education of young researchers.Accordingly, the focus of advanced research is on pursuing a rigorous approach to specific research topics starting from a broad background in various areas of Information Technology, especially Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Systems and Control, and Telecommunications.Each year, more than 50 PhDs graduate from the program. This book gathers the outcomes of the thirteen best theses defended in 2020-21 and selected for the IT PhD Award. Each of the authors provides a chapter summarizing his/her findings, including an introduction, description of methods, main achievements and future work on the topic. Hence, the book provides a cutting-edge overview of the latest research trends in Information Technology at Politecnico di Milano, presented in an easy-to-read format that will also appeal to non-specialists.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a broad and detailed view about how traditional distribution systems are evolving smart/active systems. The reader will be able to share the view of a number of researchers directly involved in this field. For this sake, philosophical discussions are enriched by the presentation of theoretical and computational tools. A senior reader may incorporate some concepts not available during his/her graduation process, whereas new Engineers may have contact with some material that may be essential to his/her practice as professionals. Table of ContentsChapter number Chapter title 1 Introduction – Philosophy of new systems 2 Transition from old to new markets 3 Demand response 4 Smart grids enabling smart cities and urban energy planning 5 The role of electric vehicles in smart grids 6 Energy storage in different time scales 7 Optimal techniques applied to smart grids 8 Power flow in isolated and connected microgrids 9 Autonomy of isolated microgrids 10 Harmonic and hosting capacities 11 The evolution of smart metering 12 Communication requisites of smart grids 13 Fault location 14 The coming trends – what to expect

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Book SynopsisThis text will be replaced by the correThis book is aimed to a broad audience of researchers and students who are interested in questions of structure formation in complex systems in nature and society. When we think of synergetics, impressive images of complex structures immediately come to mind. Such images serve us as starting point and guide for understanding structure formation in chemical, biological, physical, geological, and social systems.Many fascinating pictures of new experimental results illustrate the imagery of synergetics and at the same time enable precise statements about the underlying laws based on precise and discussed measurements. In this way, for example, the famous Runge pictures are accessible to a physico-chemical description, and it turns out that the well-known disintegration of the beer foam satisfies a consecutive kinetics with feedback. The modeling by means of cellular automata and iterated function systems enables us to study the cooperative character of pattern formation on sea shells on the one hand but also to show that creativity is a cooperative effect.ct back cover text / information text as soon as we get it. Table of ContentsImages from the history of synergetics.- Part I: Synergetic view on historic experiments.- The Swinging chromium.- Liesegang structures.- Runge pictures.- Part II: Fractal structure in chemistry and biology.- Fractal metal zinc-trees.- The fractal character of modified zeolites.- Pattern of sea shells modelled by one-dimensional automata.- Part III: Dissipative structures.- Waves which move uphill.- Dissipative sculpturing of beige jasper of the eastern desert of Egypt.- Complex dissipative structures mainly at liquid/liquid and liquid/gas inter-phases.- Cooperation of flow instabilities.- The oscillatory regime of Marangoni-instability.- Part IV: Structure formation in social systems.- Creativity – comments to the scientific process.- Mother Hulda and the Blue Sky Catastrophe.- Part V: Kaleidoscope.- Small contributions to a variety of complex pattern formation processes.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents innovations in the field of high-speed rail technology, hyperloop transportation technologies and Maglev system, information and communication technology (ICT) for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), multimodal transportation, sustainable freight transportation, and others.The papers presented in the book are proceedings of the annual scientific forum “TransSiberia”, which is the foremost Russian transport event that focuses on innovations in rail transport. The book also presents research in the field of railway engineering, health monitoring, inspection, NDT&E, and signal processing. Developments in the field of decarbonization of railway transport and new types of fuel as an alternative to electrification are proposed.The issues of sustainable operation and maintenance of railway systems and sustainable freight transportation, such as digitalization and AI technologies for sustainable asset management, operation, and maintenance of railway systems, have received a lot of research attention.The book serves as a medium for railroad academia and industry to exchange new ideas and share the latest achievements, as well as to continue supporting the productivity of the transport industry in a sustainable manner.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook incorporates new developments in automation. It also presents a widespread and well-structured conglomeration of new emerging application areas, such as medical systems and health, transportation, security and maintenance, service, construction and retail as well as production or logistics. The handbook is not only an ideal resource for automation experts but also for people new to this expanding field.Table of ContentsDevelopment and Impacts of Automation.- Automation Theory and Sceintific Foundations.- Automation Design: Theory, Elements, and Methods.- Automation Design: Theory and Methods of Integration.- Automation Management.- Industrial Automation.- Infrastructure and Service Automation.- Automation in Medical and Healthcare Systems.- Home, Office, and Enterprise Automation.- Automation Case Studies and Statistics.

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Book SynopsisRRAM technology has made significant progress in the past decade as a competitive candidate for the next generation non-volatile memory (NVM). This lecture is a comprehensive tutorial of metal oxide-based RRAM technology from device fabrication to array architecture design. State-of-the-art RRAM device performances, characterization, and modeling techniques are summarized, and the design considerations of the RRAM integration to large-scale array with peripheral circuits are discussed. Chapter 2 introduces the RRAM device fabrication techniques and methods to eliminate the forming process, and will show its scalability down to sub-10 nm regime. Then the device performances such as programming speed, variability control, and multi-level operation are presented, and finally the reliability issues such as cycling endurance and data retention are discussed. Chapter 3 discusses the RRAM physical mechanism, and the materials characterization techniques to observe the conductive filaments and the electrical characterization techniques to study the electronic conduction processes. It also presents the numerical device modeling techniques for simulating the evolution of the conductive filaments as well as the compact device modeling techniques for circuit-level design. Chapter 4 discusses the two common RRAM array architectures for large-scale integration: one-transistor-one-resistor (1T1R) and cross-point architecture with selector. The write/read schemes are presented and the peripheral circuitry design considerations are discussed. Finally, a 3D integration approach is introduced for building ultra-high density RRAM array. Chapter 5 is a brief summary and will give an outlook for RRAM’s potential novel applications beyond the NVM applications.Table of ContentsIntroduction to RRAM Technology.- RRAM Device Fabrication and Performances.- RRAM Characterization and Modeling.- RRAM Array Architecture.- Outlook for RRAM’s Applications.- Bibliography.- Author Biography.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a large number of smart metering applications from the points of view of different stakeholders.The applications are clustered with respect to three types of stakeholders: (a) end-customers, (b) energy service providers, and (c) authorities/research institutions or other organizations. The goal of the book is to examine the implementation potential for each application, considering the interests and benefits for the key stakeholders, main technical and regulatory requirements, as well as limitations and barriers. A business case for each application is created that can provide guidelines to the stakeholders involved in its realization.The book additionally investigates current business models for smart metering applications. A survey on the current techno-economic potential of such applications is conducted based on a questionnaire filled by various stakeholders.The book will be of interest to academic/research institutions, but also engineers in industry, authorities or other organizations. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Smart Meter Deployments and Regulations in Europe.- Smart Metering Applications.- Current Status of Smart Metering Applications.- Discussions and Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book constitutes the proceedings of the XVI Multidisciplinary International Congress on Science and Technology (CIT 2021), held in Quito, Ecuador, on 14–18 June 2021, proudly organized by Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE in collaboration with GDEON. CIT is an international event with a multidisciplinary approach that promotes the dissemination of advances in Science and Technology research through the presentation of keynote conferences. In CIT, theoretical, technical, or application works that are research products are presented to discuss and debate ideas, experiences, and challenges. Presenting high-quality, peer-reviewed papers, the book discusses the following topics:· Electrical and Electronic· Energy and Mechanics

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Book SynopsisThis book constitutes the proceedings of the XVI Multidisciplinary International Congress on Science and Technology (CIT 2021), held in Quito, Ecuador, on 14–18 June 2021, proudly organized by Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE in collaboration with GDEON. CIT is an international event with a multidisciplinary approach that promotes the dissemination of advances in Science and Technology research through the presentation of keynote conferences. In CIT, theoretical, technical, or application works that are research products are presented to discuss and debate ideas, experiences, and challenges. Presenting high-quality, peer-reviewed papers, the book discusses the following topics:· Electrical and Electronic· Energy and Mechanics

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Book SynopsisThis book constitutes the proceedings of the XXX Conference on Electrical and Electronic Engineering (JIEE 2021), held in Quito, Ecuador, on December 15 – 17, 2021, proudly organized by Facultad de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica in Escuela Politécnica Nacional in collaboration with GDEON. JIEE is an international event that allows educators, students and researchers from universities and polytechnic schools to present their academic and professional work. It provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas on issues, trends, and developments in the related fields of electrical, telecommunications, information networks, automation, industry, and electronics. Presenting high-quality, peer-reviewed papers, the book discusses the following topics:• Industrial Control and Automation• Power Systems• Information Networks

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Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a compact but comprehensive treatment that guides students through the analysis of circuits, using LTspice®. Ideal as a hands-on source for courses in Circuits, Electronics, Digital Logic and Power Electronics this text focuses on solving problems using market-standard software, corresponding to all key concepts covered in the classroom. The author uses his extensive classroom experience to guide students toward deeper understanding of key concepts, while they gain facility with software they will need to master for later studies and practical use in their engineering careers.Table of Contents1) Simulation of electric circuits with Ltspice2) Simulation of electronic circuits with Ltspice3) Simulation of digital circuits with Ltspice4) Simulation of power electronics circuits with Ltspice

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Book SynopsisThis open access book presents outstanding doctoral dissertations in Information Technology from the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Information Technology has always been highly interdisciplinary, as many aspects have to be considered in IT systems. The doctoral studies program in IT at Politecnico di Milano emphasizes this interdisciplinary nature, which is becoming more and more important in recent technological advances, in collaborative projects, and in the education of young researchers.Accordingly, the focus of advanced research is on pursuing a rigorous approach to specific research topics starting from a broad background in various areas of Information Technology, especially Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Systems and Control, and Telecommunications.Each year, more than 50 PhDs graduate from the program. This book gathers the outcomes of the best theses defended in 2021-22 and selected for the IT PhD Award. Each of the authors provides a chapter summarizing his/her findings, including an introduction, description of methods, main achievements and future work on the topic. Hence, the book provides a cutting-edge overview of the latest research trends in Information Technology at Politecnico di Milano, presented in an easy-to-read format that will also appeal to non-specialists.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers power systems cybersecurity. In order to enhance overall stability and security in wide-area cyber-physical power systems and defend against cyberattacks, new resilient operation, control, and protection methods are required. The cyberattack-resilient control methods improve overall cybersecurity and stability in normal and abnormal operating conditions. By contrast, cyberattack-resilient protection schemes are important to keep the secure operation of a system under the most severe contingencies and cyberattacks. The main subjects covered in the book are: 1) proposing new tolerant and cyberattack-resilient control and protection methods against cyberattacks for future power systems, 2) suggesting new methods for cyberattack detection and cybersecurity assessment, and 3) focusing on practical issues in modern power systems. Table of ContentsChapter 1. A comprehensive review on cyber-attack detection and control of microgrid systems.- Chapter 2. Cyber Vulnerabilities of Modern Power Systems.- Chapter 3. Cyber-Physical Security in Smart Power Systems from a Resilience Perspective: Concepts and Possible Solutions.- Chapter 4. Cybersecurity Challenges in Microgrids: Inverter-Based Resources and Electric Vehicles.- Chapter 5. Improving Cybersecurity Situational Awareness in Smart Grid Environments.- Chapter 6. Hybrid Physics-Based and Data-driven Mitigation Strategy for Automatic Generation Control Under Cyber Attack.- Chapter 7. Data Driven Cybr Resilient Control of Wide Area Power Systems.- Chapter 8. Cyberattack-Resilient Control in Multi-Area Power Generation.- Chapter 9. Cyber-Security of Protection System in Power Grids - Part 1: Vulnerabilities and Counter-Measures.- Chapter 10. Cyber-Security of Protection System in Power Grids - Part 2: Case Studies on Securing Line Current Differential Relays.- Chapter 11. Semi-supervised deep learning-driven anomaly detection schemes for cyber-attack detection in smart grids.- Chapter 12. Vertical approach Anomaly Detection using Local Outlier Factor.- Chapter 13. A modular infrastructure for the validation of cyberattack detection systems.- Chapter 14. A novel self-learning cybersecurity system for smart grids.- Chapter 15. Cyber-resilience enhancement framework in smart grids.- Chapter 16. SOAR4DER: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response for Distributed Energy Resources.- Chapter 17. A Study on Cyber-Physical System Architecture for Smart Grids and Its Cyber Vulnerability.- Chapter 18. A Study on Cybersecurity Standards for Power Systems.

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

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a unique reference-guide to magnetically controlled shunt reactors. In particular, it focuses on simulating and estimating the efficiency of the application of controlled shunt reactors with different operating principles and design. It offers extensive details on computer simulation and related automatic control systems, and reports on practical case studies. This book, which is based on practical investigations performed by the authors at the Department of Electrical Systems and Networks of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, offers the first comprehensive guide to the operation and design of magnetically controlled shunt reactors. It addresses both researchers and engineers in the field of power systems.Table of ContentsBrief History of Controlled Shunt Reactor Invention.- Controlled Shunt Compensation.- Operating Principle and Design Features of a Magnetically Controlled Shunt Reactor.- Method of Controlled Shunt Reactor Computer Simulation.- Operating Conditions of CSR, Simulation and Operation of the Automatic Control System (ACS).- Internal Overvoltages on Overhead Transmission Lines with Controlled Shunt Reactors.- Single-phase Auto-Reclosure of Overhead Transmission Lines with Reactors.- Limiting Aperiodic Currents of Line Circuit Breakers with the Help of CSR.- Voltage Stability Enhancement by Use of Reactive Power Compensation.- Analysis of the Overvoltage Affecting the Converter and the Insulation of the CSR Control Winding.- Special Topics in Design and Commissioning of CSR Complexes.

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Book SynopsisIndustrial Electronics is a branch of electronics, which is used for industrial applications. It plays a crucial role in the efficient and smooth operation of manufacturing facilities and industrial processes. This book introduces the commonly used building blocks in industrial electronics. The reader learns which circuit can be used for which application. It is suitable as a laboratory manual for courses like: industrial electronics or power electronics.Table of ContentsCommonly Used Laboratory Equipment.- Different Types of Switches.- Thyristors and Triacs.- Power Supply Circuits.- DC-DC Converters.- Filter and Comparator Circuits.- Control of DC Motors.- Delay Circuits.- Appendix A: Drawing Graphs with MATLAB®.

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Book SynopsisINTRODUCTION.- ESTIMATION OF THE POWER SAVING POTENTIAL AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION.- METHODS OF ESTIMATION POWER CONSUMPTION BY INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES.- ENERGY BALANCES.- CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES AND TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT.- FLUCTUATIONS IN ENERGY PARAMETERS OVER TIME.- ANALYSIS OF ENERGY INDICATORS.- RATIONING OF POWER CONSUMPTION.- DIFFERENTIATED AND AGGREGATED SPECIFIC NORMS OF POWER cONSUMPTION.- FORECASTING POWER CONSUMPTION.- ELECTRICITY SAVING RESERVES.- WAYS TO REDUCE ENERGY COSTS.- CONCLUSION.

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Book SynopsisThis book is aimed at those in engineering/scientific fields who have never learned programming before but are eager to master the C language quickly so as to immediately apply it to problem solving in numerical analysis. The book skips unnecessary formality but explains all the important aspects of C essential for numerical analysis. Topics covered in numerical analysis include single and simultaneous equations, differential equations, numerical integration, and simulations by random numbers. In the Appendices, quick tutorials for gnuplot, Octave/MATLAB, and FORTRAN for C users are provided.Table of ContentsPreface.- Acknowledgments.- First Steps to Run a C Program.- Components of C Language.- Note on Numerical Errors.- Roots of f(x) = 0.- Numerical Differentiation.- Numerical Integration.- Solving Simultaneous Equations.- Differential Equations.- Author's Biography.- Index .

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Book Synopsis This textbook explores reactive power control and voltage stability and explains how they relate to different forms of power generation and transmission. Bringing together international experts in this field, it includes chapters on electric power analysis, design and operational strategies. The book explains fundamental concepts before moving on to report on the latest theoretical findings in reactive power control, including case studies and advice on practical implementation students can use to design their own research projects.Featuring numerous worked-out examples, problems and solutions, as well as over 400 illustrations, Reactive Power Control in AC Power Systems offers an essential textbook for postgraduate students in electrical power engineering. It offers practical advice on implementing the methods discussed in the book using MATLAB and DIgSILENT, and the relevant program files are available at extras.springer.com. Table of ContentsPreface.- Chapter1: Introduction.- Chapter2: Fundamentals of Reactive Power in AC Power Systems.- Chapter3: Reactive Power Role in AC Power Transmission Systems.- Chapter4: Reactive Power Compensation in Energy Transmission Systems With Sinusoidal and Nonsinusoidal Currents.- Chapter5: Reactive Power Importance in Wind Power Plants.- Chapte6: Reactive Power Control and Voltage Stability Problem.- Part 1: Fundamentals and Contemporary Issues of Reactive Power Control in AC Power Systems.- Chapter7: Reactive Power Control and Voltage Stability Problem.- Part 2: Chaper8: Reactive Power Compensation in AC Power Systems.- Chapter9: Modern Solution for Dynamic Reactive Power Compensation.- Chapter10: Optimal Placement of Reactive Power Compensators in AC Power Networks.- Chapter11: Reactive Power Optimization in AC Power Systems.- Chapter12: Implementing Reactive Power Optimization Using Digsilent and Matlab.- Chapter13: Multi-Objective Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Considering Uncertainties in the Wind Integrated Power Systems.- Chapter14: Reactive Power Optimization Effects on Relays Coordination in AC Power Systems.- Chapter15: Communications for Electric Power Systems.- Chapter16: Scada Applications for the Electric Power System.- Chapter17: The Effect of Geomagnetic Storms on the Electricity Networks.- Chapter18: Electric Transmission Lines Environmental Impact Monitoring.

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Book SynopsisThis collection highlights materials research and innovations for a wide breadth of energy systems and technologies. The volume includes papers organized into the following sections:Energy and Environmental Issues in Materials Manufacturing and ProcessingMaterials in Clean PowerMaterials for Coal-Based PowerMaterials for Energy Conversion with Emphasis on SOFCMaterials for Gas TurbinesMaterials for Nuclear EnergyMaterials for Oil and GasTable of ContentsPart 1: Energy and Environmental Issues in Materials Manufacturing and Processing: Opportunities in the Steel Industry.- Waste Energy Recovery Technology of Iron and Steel Industry in China.- Green Manufacturing Process of Shougang Jingtang Steel Plant.- The Introduction and Process Optimization Research of Oxygen Blast Furnace Ironmaking Technology.- Prediction and optimal scheduling of byproduct gases in steel mill: Trends and challenges.- Processing Non-Oriented Electrical Steels Using Inclined/Skew Rolling Schemes.- A Possible Way for Efficient Utilization of Coal Energy: The Combined Process of Ironmaking with Gasoline Synthesis and Electricity Generation.- The influence of water vapour on the fuming rate in a ferromanganese system.- Part 2: Energy and Environmental Issues in Materials Manufacturing and Processing: Opportunities in Aluminum Production, Waste Heat and Water Recovery.- Approach for pyrolysis gas release modelling and its potential for enhanced energy efficiency of aluminium remelting furnaces.- Numerical approach for the implementation of the interaction of pyrolysis gases and combustion products in an aluminium melting furnace.- Fluoropolymer Coated Condensing Heat Exchangers for Low-grade Waste Heat Recovery.- Nitrate and other anion removal from waste water using the Hydroflex technology.- Mechanical Analysis of Raceway Formation in Bulk Bed of Blast Furnace.- Part 3: Materials for Coal-Based Power: Materials For Coal-Based Power: Session I.- Ni-Fe based alloy GH984G used for 700 coal-fired power plant.- Part 4: Materials for Coal-Based Power: Materials For Coal-Based Power: Session II.- Creep strength and oxidation resistance of industrially made G115 Steel pipe.- Accelerated creep test for new steels and welds.- Part 5: Materials for Coal-Based Power: Materials For Coal-Based Power: Session IV.- The Reliability Analysis of 12Cr1MoVG and T23 Used for USC Boilers Water Wall.- Part 6: Materials for Coal-Based Power: Poster Session.- Effect of high-frequency induction hardening on stress corrosion of a 12% Cr martensitic stainless steel.- Fireside corrosion behaviors of Inconel 740 H superalloy in various SO2 contents.- High Cycle Fatigue Behavior of HAYNES282 Superalloy.- Recent Development in the Characteristics of Alloy 625 for A-USC Steam Turbine Castings.- Part 7: Materials for Gas Turbines: Coatings.- EVOLUTION OF THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF Sm2Zr2O7 UNDER CMAS ATTACK.- Part 8: Materials for Gas Turbines: Hot Corrosion and New Materials.- Development of a new high strength and hot corrosion resistant directionally solidified superalloy DZ409.- Part 9: Materials for Gas Turbines: Microstructure and Processing.- Modeling the Diffusion of Minor Elements in Different MCrAlY – Superalloy Substrates at High Temperature.- ON HEALING MECHANISM OF CAST POROSITIES IN CAST NI-BASED SUPERALLOY BY HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING.- The Influence of Dendritic Segregation Degree to the Recrystallization Nucleation in U4720LI.- Part 10: Materials for Gas Turbines: Poster Session.- Stress Rupture Properties of Alloy 783.- Study on the Undercoolability and Single Crystal Castability of Nickel-Based Superalloys.- Part 11: Materials for Nuclear Energy: Materials for Nuclear Applications I.- Enhancing the High-Cycle Fatigue Property of 316 Austenitic Stainless Steels through Introduction of Mechanical Twins by Cold-Drawing.- Part 12: Materials for Nuclear Energy: Materials for Nuclear Applications II.- Microstructure Evolution of a Reactor Pressure Vessel Steel during High-temperature Tempering.- Part 13: Materials for Nuclear Energy: Environmental Effects.- Effect of Steam Pressure on the Oxidation Behaviour of Alloy 625.- Friction Stir Processing of Degraded Austenitic Stainless Steel Nuclear Fuel Dry Cask Storage System Canisters.- Part 14: Materials for Nuclear Energy: Accident Tolerant Fuels & Irradiation Effects.- The Mechanical Response of Advanced Claddings during Proposed Reactivity Initiated Accident Conditions.- First principles investigations of alternative nuclear fuels.- Comparative study of thermal conductivity of SiC and BeO from ab initio calculations.- Part 15: Materials for Oil and Gas and AMREE Oil & Gas III.- Anisotropic behaviors for X100 high grade pipeline steel under stress constraints.- Co-relation of microstructural features with tensile and toughness characteristics of X70 grade steel.- Development and applications of new generation Ni-containing cryogenic steels in China.- Microstructure analysis and weldability investigation of stainless steel clad plate.- Microstructure and Properties of High Performance Pipeline Steels.- Sensitivity variation of nanomaterials at different operating temperature conditions.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of a proven textbook provides comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the fundamental concepts of electrical and computer engineering. It is written from an engineering perspective, with special emphasis on circuit functionality and applications. Reliance on higher-level mathematics and physics, or theoretical proofs has been intentionally limited in order to prioritize the practical aspects of electrical engineering. This text is therefore suitable for a number of introductory circuit courses for other majors such as robotics, mechanical, biomedical, aerospace, civil, architecture, petroleum, and industrial engineering. The authors’ primary goal is to teach the aspiring engineering student all fundamental tools needed to understand, analyze and design a wide range of practical circuits and systems. Their secondary goal is to provide a comprehensive reference, for both major and non-major students as well as practicing engineers.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisDie nun vorliegende 3. Auflage wurde gründlich durchgesehen und alle bekannt gewordenen Druckfehler wurden beseitigt. Bis auf die Aktualisierung einiger Zahlenwerte und kleinerer redaktioneller Verbesserungen sind keine weiteren Änderungen vorgenommen worden. Dieses Lehrbuch beschränkt sich auf jenen Teilbereich der Hochspannungstechnik, der der Theorie und dem Hochspannungslaboratorium zugeordnet werden kann. Es wendet sich somit vorwiegend an Studenten von Universitäten und Hochschulen, wird aber auch für den in der Praxis stehenden Ingenieur eine wertvolle Arbeitshilfe sein. Zunächst werden Kenntnisse über das elektrische Feld mit einfachen mathematischen Mitteln angeboten und grafische wie auch numerische Methoden beschrieben und in Beispielen erläutert. Im weiteren werden Durchschlagsmechanismen in gasförmigen, flüssigen und festen Stoffen sowie die Erzeugung und Messung hoher Spannungen behandelt. Die Hochspannungsprüfung unter Laborbedingungen und ein Kapitel über Überspannungen und Wanderwellen beschließen das Buch.Table of ContentsElektrisches Feld - Gasförmige Isolierstoffe - Feste Isolierstoffe - Flüssige Isolierstoffe - Statistische Auswertung - Erzeugung hoher Spannungen - Messung hoher Spannungen - Hochspannungsprüfung - Überspannung und Wanderwellen

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Book SynopsisDas Pflanzenwachstum und dessen Grundlage - das Wurzelsystem - nehmen eine zentrale Stellung in terrestrischen Ökosystemen ein. Die Bedeutung der im Wurzel-Boden-Interface ablaufenden komplexen Prozesse für die Pflanzen- und Bodenentwicklung wurde lange Zeit nicht ausreichend erkannt. Dieses Buch leistet einen Beitrag zum besseren Verständnis des Wirkungsgefüges und der Steuermechanismen dieses Systems.Table of ContentsMorphologie, Physiologie und Biochemie der Wurzeln - Pflanzen-Mikroben-Interaktionen - Rhizosphärenprozesse und ihre Beeinflussbarkeit - Zusammensetzung und Funktion wurzelbürtiger C- und N-Verbindungen - Stoffaufnahme, Stoffumsetzung und Stofffestlegung im Wurzelraum

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Book SynopsisZusammen mit einer kurzen Einführung in das System der Maxwellschen Gleichungen und einer Definition der Feldgrößen lehrt das Buch mit charakteristischen Beispielen die Lösungsmethodik der Feldtheorie. Schwerpunkte sind dabei statistische und stationäre elektrische und magnetische Felder, quasistationäre elektromagnetische Felder und elektromagnetische Wellen. Für das Verständnis besonders hilfreich ist die Darstellung von Feldlinienbildern. Dieses Lehrbuch bietet eine Sammlung ausgewählter anspruchsvoller Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen, die es ermöglichen, die elektromagnetische Feldtheorie zu verstehen und sachgerecht anzuwenden.Trade Review"Das Buch enthält in untadeliger Darstellung etliche Aufgaben mit Ausarbeitung zu den klassischen Teilgebieten der Elektrodynamik, wobei die ausgezeichneten Feldbilder besonders hervorgehoben werden müssen. Den zitierten Wunsch des Autors hat sich dieser mit seinem Buch ohne Frage erfüllt." Impulse, 01/2003Table of ContentsDie Maxwellschen Gleichungen - Elektrostatische Felder - Das stationäre Strömungsfeld - Das magnetische Feld stationärer Ströme - Das quasistationäre elektromagnetische Feld: der Skineffekt - Elektromagnetische Wellen

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