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John Wiley & Sons Inc Vibroacoustic Simulation
Book SynopsisVIBROACOUSTIC SIMULATION Learn to master the full range of vibroacoustic simulation using both SEA and hybrid FEM/SEA methods Vibroacoustic simulation is the discipline of modelling and predicting the acoustic waves and vibration of particular objects, systems, or structures. This is done through finite element methods (FEM) or statistical energy analysis (SEA) to cover the full frequency range. In the mid-frequency range, both methods must be combined into a hybrid FEM/SEA approach. By doing so, engineers can model full frequency vibroacoustic simulations in complex technical systems used in aircraft, trains, cars, ships, and satellites. Indeed, hybrid approaches are increasingly used in the automotive, aerospace, and rail industries. Previously covered primarily in scientific journals, Vibroacoustic Simulation provides a practical approach that helps readers master the full frequency range of vibroacoustic simulation. Through a systematic approach, the Table of ContentsPreface xv Acknowledgments xix Acronyms xxi 1 Linear Systems, Random Process and Signals 1 1.1 The Damped Harmonic Oscillator 1 1.2 Forced Harmonic Oscillator 5 1.3 Two Degrees of Freedom Systems (2DOF) 15 1.4 Multiple Degrees of Freedom Systems MDOF 20 1.5 Random Process 27 1.6 Systems 34 1.7 Multiple-input--multiple-output Systems 37 2 Waves in Fluids 43 2.1 Introduction 43 2.2 Wave Equation for Fluids 43 2.3 Solutions of the Wave Equation 48 2.4 Fundamental Acoustic Sources 53 2.5 Reflection of Plane Waves 59 2.6 Reflection and Transmission of Plane Waves 60 2.7 Inhomogeneous Wave Equation 62 2.8 Units, Measures, and levels 72 3 Wave Propagation in Structures 75 3.1 Introduction 75 3.2 Basic Equations and Definitions 76 3.3 Wave Equation 83 3.4 Waves in Infinite Solids 87 3.5 Beams 88 3.6 Membranes 99 3.7 Plates 101 3.8 Propagation of Energy in Dispersive Waves 115 3.9 Findings 116 4 Fluid Systems 119 4.1 One-dimensional Systems 119 4.2 Three-dimensional Systems 128 4.3 Numerical Solutions 139 4.4 Reciprocity 142 5 Structure Systems 145 5.1 Introduction 145 5.2 One-dimensional Systems 146 5.3 Two-dimensional Systems 151 5.4 Reciprocity 155 5.5 Numerical Solutions 156 6 Random Description of Systems 159 6.1 Diffuse Wave Field 160 6.2 Ensemble Averaging of Deterministic Systems 169 6.3 One-Dimensional Systems 169 6.4 Two-Dimensional Systems 178 6.5 Three-Dimensional Systems -- Cavities 182 6.6 Surface Load of Diffuse Acoustic Fields 188 6.7 Mode Wave Duality 189 6.8 SEA System Description 192 7 Coupled Systems 201 7.1 Deterministic Subsystems and their Degrees of Freedom 202 7.2 Coupling Deterministic Systems 202 7.3 Coupling Random Systems 206 7.4 Hybrid FEM/SEA Method 213 7.5 Hybrid Modelling in Modal Coordinates 220 8 Coupling Loss Factors 223 8.1 Transmission Coefficients and Coupling Loss Factors 224 8.2 Radiation Stiffness and Coupling Loss Factors 227 9 Deterministic Applications 271 9.1 Acoustic One-Dimensional Elements 271 9.2 Coupled One-Dimensional Systems 286 9.3 Infinite Layers 296 9.4 Acoustic Absorber 302 9.5 Acoustic Wall Constructions 308 10 Application of Random systems 319 10.1 Frequency Bands for SEA Simulation 319 10.2 Fluid Systems 320 10.3 Algorithms of SEA 323 10.4 Coupled Plate Systems 324 10.5 Fluid-Structure Coupled Systems 327 11 Hybrid Systems 343 11.1 Hybrid SEA Matrix 343 11.2 Twin Chamber 343 11.3 Trim in Hybrid Theory 350 12 Industrial Cases 359 12.1 Simulation Strategy 359 12.2 Aircraft 361 12.3 Automotive 372 12.4 Trains 380 12.5 Summary 394 13 Conclusions and Outlook 399 13.1 Conclusions 399 13.2 What Comes Next? 399 13.3 Experimental Methods 399 13.4 Further Reading on Simulation 404 13.5 Energy Flow Method and Influence Coefficient 404 13.6 Vibroacoustics Simulation Software 406 A Basic Mathematics 411 A.1 Fourier Analysis 411 A.2 Discrete Signal Analysis 418 A.3 Coordinate Transformation of Discrete Equation of Motion 423 Bibliography 424 B Specific Solutions 425 B.1 Second Moments of Area 425 B.2 Wave Transmission 426 B.3 Conversion Formulas of Transfer Matrix 436 Bibliography 437 C Symbols 439 Index 445
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Success and Creativity in Scientific Research Amaze Your Friends and Surprise Yourself
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Elsevier Science Instrumentation and Control Systems
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Measurement systems 2. Instrumentation systems elements 3. Instrumentation case studies 4. Control Systems 5. Process controllers 6. Correction elements 7. PLC systems 8. Systems 9. Transfer function 10. Systems response 11. Frequency response 12. Nyquist diagrams 13. Controllers Appendix A: Errors B: Differential equations C: Laplace transform
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Pearson Education Introduction Finite Element Method
Book SynopsisProviding a systematic approach and simple introduction ot the finite element method, this self-contained book will enable the reader to obtain a clear understanding of the concepts involved in this traditionally complicated methodology.Table of Contents Introduction. Matrix Algebra. Direct Approach. Strong and Weak Formulations - One-dimensional Heat Flow. Gradient - Gauss' Divergence Theorem - Green Theorem. Strong and Weak Forms - Two-and Three-Dimensional Heat Flow. Choice of Approximating Functions for the FE-method - Scalar Problems. Choice of Weight Function - Weighted Residual Methods. FE-formulation of One-Dimensional Heat Flow. FE-formulation of Two-and-Three Dimensional Heat Flow. Guidelines for Element Meshes and Global Nodal Numbering. Stresses and Strains. Linear Elasticity. FE-formulation of Torsion and Non-circular Shafts. Approximating Functions for the FE-method - Vector Problems. FE-formulation of Three-and-Two Dimensional Elasticity. FE-formulation of Beams. FE-formulation of Plates. Isoparametric Finite Elements. Numerical Integration.
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Cambridge University Press Structural DNA Nanotechnology
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the ASME 2019 38th
Book SynopsisA printed collection of 63 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include CFD and FSI.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the ASME 2019 38th
Book SynopsisA printed collection of 77 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include Rodney Eatock Taylor Honouring Symposium on Marine and Offshore Hydrodynamics, and Takeshi Kinoshita Honoring Symposium on Offshore Technology.
£251.00
American Society of Mechanical Engineers,U.S. Print proceedings of the International Design
Book SynopsisA printed collection of 75 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. Topics include 31st Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise (VIB).
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Computational Nanomechanics
Book SynopsisAn original comprehensive guide on computational nanomechanics discussing basic concepts and implications in areas such as computational physics, materials, mechanics and engineering as well as several other interdisciplinary avenues. This book makes the underlying theory accessible to readers without specialised training or extensive background in quantum physics, statistical mechanics, or theoretical chemistry. It combines a careful treatment of theoretical concepts with a detailed tutorial on computer software and computing implementation, including multiscale simulation and computational statistical theory. Multidisciplinary perspectives are provided, yielding a true insight on the applications of computational nanomechanics across diverse engineering fields. The book can serve as a practical guide with step-by-step discussion of coding, example problems and case studies. This book will be essential reading for students new to the subject, as well as an excellent reference for graTable of ContentsPreface; ParT I. FIRST PRINCIPLE CALCULATIONS: 1. A short primer on quantum mechanics; 2. Density functional theory; 3. Quantum stress; 4. An introduction to VSAP; PART II. STATISTICAL MOLECULAR DYNAMICS: 5. Fundamentals of statistical mechanics; 6. Fundamentals of molecular dynamics; 7. Molecular dynamics time integration techniques; 8. Temperature control in MD simulations; 9. Andersen-Parrinello-Rahman molecular dynamics; 10. Introduction to LAMMPS; 11. Monte carlo methods; 12. Langevin equations and dissipative particle; 13. Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics; Part III. MULTISCALE MODELING AND SIMULATION: 14. Virial theoreum and virial stress; 15. Cauchy-born rile and multiscale methods; 16. Statistical theory of cauchy continuum; 17. Multiscale method (I): multiscale micromorhpic molecular dynamics; 18. Multiscale methods (II) multiscale finite element methods; Appendix A; Bibliography; Author index, Subject index.
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Cambridge University Press Principles and Applications of Metal Rolling
Book SynopsisRolling is an important metal forming process which involves the passing of metal stock through a pair of rollers. It is categorized depending on the recrystallization temperature of the metal rolled. This book covers the entire gamut of rolling technology in one volume. It begins with a brief history of rolling, and goes on to discuss different rolling processes, the deformation of materials, and the classification of rolling mills and stands. The book discusses rolling applications of steel blooms, slabs, bars, plates, rods, heavy sections and non-ferrous metals in detail. It covers important rolling process parameters, including rolling friction, stress and strain across rolled strip thickness, rolling torque and power and roll separation force. It also provides details on the design and applications of various rolling equipment, including mill rolls, neck bearings, spindles, coilers and decoilers.Table of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; List of symbols; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction to rolling process; 2. Mechanics of rolling; 3. Rolling practices; 4. Rolling equipment and systems; Suggested readings; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Analytical Methods in Marine Hydrodynamics
Book SynopsisThe value of analytical solutions relies on the rigorous formulation, and a strong mathematical background. This comprehensive volume unifies the most important geometries, which allow for the development of analytical solutions for hydrodynamic boundary value problems. It offers detailed explanations of the Laplance domain and numerical results associated with such problems, providing deep insight into the theory of hydrodynamics. Extended numerical calculations are provided and discussed, allowing the reader to use them as benchmarks for their own computations and making this an invaluable resource for specialists in in various disciplines, including hydrodynamics, acoustics, optics, electrostatics, and brain imaging.Table of Contents1. Description of the flow; 2. Linear hydrodynamics of circular cylinders; 3. Higher-order phenomena for circular cylinders; 4. Hydrodynamics of elliptical cylinders; 5. Hydrodynamics of spheres and spheroids; 6. Hydrodynamics of ellipsoids.
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McGraw Hill LLC Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations Third Edition
Book SynopsisThe only hands-on reference of its kind delivers step-by-step calculation procedures covering virtually every aspect of environmental engineeringâfully updatedProviding quick and easy access to the information you need most, Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations, Third Edition examines the latest issues you are likely to face today. Covering everything from solid waste disposal and wastewater treatment to air pollution control, it provides practical calculational procedures and integrates the regulatory requirements into engineering designs, so the resulting designs fit the current legal framework.Fully updated, the Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations, Third Edition features: The latest methods for solving specific problems with worked-out examples that include numerical results for calculations All-new content bridging the information gap between environmental regulatory requirements and waste treatment compliance Detailed methods for creation of engineering designs for wastewater treatment, solid waste treatment, and air pollution
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McGraw Hill LLC Construction Quality Control
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to quality control practices in construction Quality control is a key component of construction management. This valuable resource will help construction professionals develop a stronger understanding of the processes involved in quality control and implement the most effective practices. Written by a professional with over 50 years in the construction industry and 30 years of teaching, Construction Quality Control examines what quality construction means, how it is achieved, and how it is measured. A primary case study project is included to demonstrate quality construction principles. âExplains the who, what, where, when, why and how of construction quality control from a contractor's perspectiveâCovers quality control in depth, from an introduction to quality control, planning, implementation, and quality close outâProvides methods that entire project teams can implement to actively manage construction qualityâReferences numerous construction contracts, contract special conditions, and technical specifications from actual projectsâIncludes sample case studies
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McGraw Hill LLC Maintenance Engineering Handbook Ninth Edition
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Mechanical Systems: Research, Applications &
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Wind Tunnels: Uses and Developments
Book SynopsisWind tunnels are facilities in which the wind is produced by fans or by compressed air to study and measure the action of the air flow around a solid. There are two basic types of wind tunnels: the closed-circuit and the open-circuit. Open-circuits draw air from the ambient environment and exhaust it back to the ambient after exiting the fan, while in closed-circuit, the air repeatedly circulates through the tunnel. The closed-circuit design delivers improved efficiency and generates less noise, but it is more expensive and more difficult to manufacture. Wind tunnels are typically used in aerodynamic research to analyse the behaviour of flows under varying conditions, both within channels and over solid surfaces. The present book focus on uses and developments of wind tunnels. It consists on nine chapters presenting different studies on the design, uses and developments of the wind tunnel in different applications like wind turbines, building and aircraft models. The presented case studies and development approaches aim to provide the readers, such as engineers and PhD students, with basic and applied studies broadly related to the wind tunnels and its applications.Table of ContentsPrefaceNumerical Investigation of the Collector Geometry Effect on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Flow inside a Wind TunnelStudy of the Diffuser Geometry Effect on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Flow inside a Wind TunnelEffect of the Collector Inlet Radius on the Turbulent Flow inside a Wind TunnelStudy of the Rotating Area Effect on the Turbulent Flow around a Savonius Wind RotorStudy of the Meshing Choice of a NACA2415 Airfoil Wind TurbineStudy of the Wedging Angle Effect of a NACA2415 Airfoil Wind Turbine in a Wind TunnelStudy of the NACA Airfoil Effect of a Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine in a Wind TunnelComputer Simulation of the Aerodynamic Structure of Inclined Roof Obstacles with Different Heights in a Wind TunnelWind Tunnel Tests of Delta Wing with Privileged ApexIndex.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Technical Notes on Next Generation Aero Combustor
Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to identify that extra high-pressure ratio (such as about 70) civil aero engine low emissions combustors and extra high fuel air ratio (FAR) (such as FAR>0.051) military aero engine combustors make up the next generation of aero combustors. The aero thermal design of these combustors is very different from previous combustors and the major design points are proposed. Two types of high-pressure low emissions combustor design have been suggested: one is without fuel staging and the other is with fuel staging. The high FAR combustor design is brand new. The layout of the next-generation aero combustor is very different. There are no primary holes, no intermediate holes, and no dilution holes. They all have direct mixing combustion. For low-emissions combustors, it is lean direct mixing (LDM) combustion. For high-FAR combustors, it is stoichiometric direct mixing combustion. Combustion air fraction is very high (such as >75%). That will induce idle condition lean blow out (LBO) issue. The present book has proposed several design approaches to solve idle LBO issue, which are effective. Pilot fuel air combustion is designed at idle condition. For civil combustor, maximum condition is designed for low emissions, while for high FAR combustor, maximum condition is designed for non-visible smoke, low luminous flame radiation and good combustion efficiency. For each type of combustor, the fuel air module configuration is designed, which is the most essential part of combustor design. The brand-new combustor cooling design has used a compound angle tangential inlet cooling hole configuration. Such a cooling design provides high cooling effectiveness. The diffuser configuration is totally new. It is an air bleeding diffuser, directly stretching forward to contact the dome. The bled air flows to the annular channel as cooling air. Aero combustor development is discussed in this book. In particular, the combustor developments from technology readiness level (TRL) 3 to TRL level 6 have been discussed in detail. Also reported is the technology to run combustor development tests correctly. Three topics of related combustion research by the present author are summarised in the brochure. They are: a. Fuel injection and co-flowing air combination. The key point is, for next generation combustor development, the designer should not only think about atomization. The combination of fuel injection and co-flowing air should be considered together as a whole device. b. Fuel spray evaporation calculation, the key is an engineering calculation of multi-component fuel evaporation shall be used. c. Non-luminous flame radiation calculation, which has been significantly updated. The present book is a summary of the author's ten years of study on next-generation aero combustors after retirement. It represents advanced aero combustor technology level.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction to Aero Combustor Design; Briefing on Next Generation Aero Combustor Design; Type One High Pressure Low Emissions Civil Aero Combustor (without Fuel Staging) Preliminary Design; Type One High Pressure Low Emissions Combustor (without Fuel Staging) Detail Design; Type Two High Pressure Low Emissions Combustor (with Fuel Staging) Design; Design of High FAR Combustor; Next Generation Aero Combustor Development; Research on Fuel Injection and Co-Flowing Air Combustion; Fuel Spray Evaporation Research; Non-Luminous Flame Radiation Calculation; Bibliography.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Condensed Matter and Materials
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Molecular & Nanoscale Systems for Energy
Book SynopsisThe book covers the proceedings of International conference "Molecular and Nanoscale Systems for Energy Conversion". The monograph is including information about: Energy Poten Anaerobic Digestion of Wastes Produced in Russia Via Biogas and Microbial Fuel Cell Technologies; New Photovoltaic Composite Materials Based on Fullerene and Phthalocyanine Derivatives; Voltaic Effect in the Molecular Complexes of (Dtds)2 C60; Porphyrin Dyads with Potential Use In Solar Energy Conversion; Molecular Photovoltaic Systems Simulating Photosynthesis as Perspective Solar Energy Converters; Super-Rapid Processes From Higher Excited Singlet States of Tryptophan -- the Violation of the Vaviliov Low; Biosensor Approach To Assessment of Efficiency of Mediators for their Application in Microbial Biofuel Cells; The Quantum-Mechanical Model Superficial Atomic Hydrogenation Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube; Hybrid Silica-Zirconia Films Loaded with Titania Nanoparticles and Titania-Based Nanocontiners: Novel Materials for Thin-Film Photocatalysts and Photocontrollable Coatings; Power Characteristics of Microbial Fuel Cell Based on Gluconobacter Cell Suspension and 2,6-Dichlorophenolindophenol as Electron Transport Mediator; Photodestruction of Chlorophyll in Non-Biological Systems; The Current-Voltage Characteristic of Carbon Nanotubes in Non Linear Model; Characterisation of Photocatalytic Properties of Mesoporous Tio2 Prepared Using Templating Method; Hydrogen Atom as a Result of Dissociative Attachment of Low Energy Electrons (Below Ionisation Or Electronic Excitation Thresholds) in Frozen Aqueous Phosphate Solutions; Photoresponse of Colloidal Quantum Dots -- Conducting Sno2 Matrix Composite; Hybrid Titanium Oxide -- Polymer Nanostructured Composites For Energy Conversion Devices: Structure and Properties; Role of Glu181 in the Mechanism of Protonated Schiff Base Linkage Stabilisation in Dark-Adapted Visual Pigment Rhodopsin: Molecular Dynamics Simulation; Creating of a Laboratory Model Stand for Development of Oil Biodestruction Suppression Methods in Industrial and Natural Storages.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Solar Energy: Research Technology & Applications
Book SynopsisSolar energy can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun (via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun. Movement of the wind (which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Solar energy research and applications have been receiving increasing attention throughout the world as solar energy must play a much greater role in the energy mix in upcoming years. This book presents the latest research in the field.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Thermal Engineering Research Developments
Book SynopsisDifferent thermal engineering calculations can be useful tools to solve complex issues nowadays in thermal equipment design for several industrial applications. In this book, the Boltzmann Transport Equations (BTE) is examined to formulate the transport laws for equilibrium and irreversible thermodynamics. Particular attention is paid to the energetic processes in adsorption phenomena as well as in semiconductors from the view point of irreversible thermodynamics. The problems of heat exchange in laser medium and pump DLAs, as well as the associated thermal stress and thermal strain are also studied to seek the methods for enhancing heat transfer, lowering the device temperature and improving temperature uniformity and reducing thermal stress. The authors of this book also discuss the design, retrofit and the thermal performance analysis of industrial cooling systems. Other chapters include a proposal for a methodology to predict the heat transfer during the cutting process, an analysis of an optimisation process for a reverse cycle machine, and numerical results concerning the simulation of semiconductors melts with free capillary surfaces.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Toroidal Shells
Book SynopsisAlthough research papers on toroidal shells can be found in academic journals, unfortunately, there is no published book dedicated to this subject. This book is the first one in the field, which covers analytical solutions, slender toroidal shells, vibration, pipe system etc. This book is suitable for all engineering under and postgraduates, researchers and scientists.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Hydraulics: Fluid Dynamics, Mechanical
Book SynopsisFluid mechanics provides the theoretical foundation for hydraulics, which focuses on the engineering uses of fluid properties. In fluid power, hydraulics is used for the generation, control, and transmission of power by the use of pressurised liquids. This book discusses hydraulic mechanical applications and roles in engineering. Topics include axial piston pumps; turbulence structure and related mass transfer mechanisms in vegetated canopy open-channel flows; the hydraulic mechanism features of jet-curtain operation; experimental design and calibration of grid gates used in open channels; surface runoff simulation models; and applications of static and dynamic infinite elements to hydraulic engineering problems involving infinite domains.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Ultrasonics: Theory, Techniques & Practical
Book SynopsisUltrasonics has been recognised not only as a viable and dependable tool to prognosticate diseases in medical practices but also a prevailing technique in non-destructive detection and manufacturing. In this book, the authors study the theory, techniques and practical applications of ultrasonics. Topics include mechanochemical cleavage of DNA by ultrasound; using ultrasonic wave transmission and wave reflection methods to monitor the setting and hardening process of cement based materials; ultrasonic spray-pyrolysis process for materials processing; ultrasonic assisted fixed abrasive machining of hard-brittle materials; dynamics and kinetics of super-cooled liquids under ultrasonic field; mathematical model of a travelling wave ultrasonic motor; ultrasonic array image in anisotropic weld structures; and ultrasonics in machining operations.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Railways: Types, Design & Safety
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors present current research on the types, design and safety issues of railways. Topics discussed include the acoustic characteristics of noise in train stations; monitoring railway structure conditions and opportunities to use wireless sensor networks as tools to improve the monitoring process; hydraulic absorbers as dampers to dissipate the energy of oscillations in railway electric equipment; development of train fare calculation and adjustment systems using VDM++; efficient development and verification of safe railway control software; and evolution of the connectivity of the Portuguese broad gauge railway network (1948-2012).
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Grid Electrified Vehicles: Performance, Design &
Book SynopsisGrid electrified vehicles or plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) are gaining attention world-wide as a potential low carbon technology. Because it is still an immature technology on the market, there is limited knowledge about the control strategy design; the environmental life cycle rating; the business model behind electricity charging''; charging behaviour''s interaction with local electricity grid voltage drop, under dumb or smart grid scenarios; and the monitoring apparatus needed to acquire real data on daily usage of these technologies. This book aims to provide insight into these PEV issues.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Fault Detection: Classification, Techniques &
Book SynopsisThis book synthesises the principles of fault detection with a focus on interfaces between the main disciplines of methods/technologies and industrial systems. It is complementary to other sub-disciplines such as maintenance, engineering, safety, risk analysis, etc. This book is intended for engineers, economists, technical consultants, researchers, etc. who are involved in the advancement of fault detection, and for those who incorporate fault detection in their work. The authors of this volume describe their pioneering work in the area and provide material from case studies that successfully applied the fault detection discipline in real life cases. Some topics discussed include condition monitoring of wind turbines; induction motor fault detection based on vibration analysis and support vector machines; failure detection and accommodation approaches for the airspeed sensor on a small UAV; and model-based fault diagnosis for industrial mobile robots.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Fluid Power, Mathematical Design of Several
Book SynopsisFluid power scientists and engineers have produced a large amount of high quality books so far, which cover a vast amount of technologies involved in this field. Names like H Merritt, D McCloy, H R Martin, W Backe, J Watton, K Edge, M Ivantysynova, N D Manring among many others must be considered as the milestones in this field; their scientific publications and books have inspired generations of engineers. The first author of this book was lucky to be able to closely work for over 10 years with Professor John Watton, and in fact, most of the original research presented in this volume was undertaken at Cardiff University. The present book focuses on several components of fluid mechanics. The first three chapters are designed to give a proper background to the reader regarding the main fluid characteristics, chapter 1, the main fluid mechanics equations, chapter 2, and a strategic background of the Computer Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques, chapter 3. It must be kept in mind that nowadays, conventional mechanics, as well as fluid mechanics, are fully immersed in the CFD era; therefore the components design desperately needs the use of this relatively new tool.
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SDC Publications SOLIDWORKS 2019 and Engineering Graphics
Book SynopsisSOLIDWORKS 2019 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach combines an introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2019 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. Whatâs more, the exercises in this book cover the performance tasks that are included on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Examination. Reference guides located at the front of the book and in each chapter show where these performance tasks are covered.The primary goal of SOLIDWORKS 2018 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach is to introduce the aspects of Engineering Graphics with the use of modern Computer Aided Design package â SOLIDWORKS 2019. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals.The chapters in this text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Progress in Microscale & Nanoscale Thermal &
Book SynopsisApplications of microscale and nanoscale thermal and fluid transport phenomena involved in traditional industries and highly specialised fields such as bioengineering, micro-fabricated fluidic systems, microelectronics, aerospace technology, micro heat pipes, chips cooling etc. have been becoming especially important since the late 20th century. However, microscale and nanoscale thermal and fluid transport phenomena are quite different from those of conventional scale or macroscale. Quite a few studies have been conducted to understand the very complex phenomena involved at microscale and nanoscale. New methods have been applied to measure the basic physical parameters at microscale and are continuously under development. New prediction methods have also been developed to cover both macroscale and microscale channels and are being continuously under investigation. New theories and mechanisms are also urgently needed for the fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena at microscale and nanoscale. There are many issues to be clarified from both theoretical and applied aspects in the microscale and nanoscale thermal and fluid transport phenomena. Furthermore, Interdisciplinary research areas are also rapidly under development. For example, as a new research frontier of nanotechnology, the research of nanofluid two-phase flow and thermal physics is rapidly growing, however, it has also posed new challenges as there are quite contradictory results in the available research.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Natural Ventilation: Strategies, Health
Book SynopsisThis book being with an introduction into natural ventilation applications in buildings. It defines the concept of natural ventilation in buildings, and compares natural and mechanical ventilation strategies. It continues by discussing commercial win towers, which is a passive ventilation technology based on traditional vernacular wind towers of the Middle East, particularly in climates of hot, arid conditions. Furthermore, this book evaluates indoor air quality in school buildings; thermal comfort conditions in spaces equipped with radiant floor systems; and differential ventilation strategies in building spaces.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Organ Manufacturing
Book SynopsisThis is the first time that human organs, such as the heart, liver, kidney, stomach, uterus, skin, lung, pancreas and breast can be manufactured automatically and precisely for clinical transplantation, drug screening and metabolism model establishment. Headed by Professor Xiaohong Wang (also the founder and director) in the Center of Organ Manufacturing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, this group has focused on organ manufacturing for over ten years. A series of technical bottleneck problems, such as vascular and nerve system establishment in a construct, multiple cell types and material system incorporation, and stem cell sequential engagement, have been overcome one by one. Two technical approaches have been exploited extensively. One is multiple nozzle rapid prototyping (RP), additive manufacturing (AM), or three-dimension (3D) printing. The other is combined mold systems. More than 110 articles and 40 patents with a series of theories and practices have been published consequently. In the future, all the failed organs (including the brain) in the human body can be substituted easily like a small accessory part in a car. Everyone can get benefit from these techniques, which ultimately means that the lifespan of humans, therefore, can be greatly prolonged from this time point. This book examines the progress made in the field and the developments made by these researchers (and authors) in the field.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Development of Research in Microscale & Nanoscale
Book SynopsisApplications of microscale and nanoscale thermal and fluid transport phenomena are involved in traditional industries and highly specialized fields such as bioengineering, chemical and biochemical engineering, micro-fabricated fluidic systems, microelectronics, aerospace technology, micro heat pipes, chips cooling etc. The research in the relevant subjects has been becoming especially important since the late 20th century. However, microscale and nanoscale thermal and fluid transport phenomena are quite different from those at conventional scale or macroscale. Research on the thermal and fluid transport phenomena at microscale and nanoscale has extensively been conducted to understand the very complex phenomena in the past decades. New instrumentational methods have been applied to measure the basic physical parameters at microscale and are continuously under development. New test data have been obtained through state-of-the art experimental facilities. New prediction methods and mathematical models have also been developed to cover both macroscale and microscale channels and are being continuously under investigation. However, there are quite contradictory results in the available research. Furthermore, new theories and mechanisms are also urgently needed for the fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena at microscale and nanoscale. There are many issues to be clarified from both theoretical and applied aspects. In recent years, interdisciplinary research areas are also rapidly under development. For example, as a new research frontier of nanotechnology, the research of nanofluid two-phase flow and thermal physics is rapidly growing. However, it has also posed new challenges as there are quite contradictory results in the available research. There are still a number of issues needed to be solved in the practical applications.
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New Age International (UK) Ltd Rotodynamic Pumps: (Centrifugal and Axial)
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New Age International (UK) Ltd Basics of Surface Technology
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New Age International (UK) Ltd Introduction to Six Sigma: Methods, Approaches
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New Age International (UK) Ltd Efficient Utilization of Energy
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Fox Chapel Publishers International Know Your Diggers
Book SynopsisThis selection is designed to satisfy the curiosity of people interested in the plant and machinery they commonly see as they travel around the UK. Paul Argent's selection includes diggers, excavators, backhoes, rollers, cranes, demolition machines, loaders, dumpers and a road planer. The author shows products from most of the major manufacturers such as JCB, Caterpillar, Volvo, Case, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kubota and Liebherr. Each of the examples is seen at work in a full-page photograph. Paul's accompanying text gives details of the class of machine represented, the work for which it is suitable and some technical specifications. The range of machinery is wide, offering novice enthusiasts a chance to get to grips with many different types, a springboard to a deepening interest in the plant and machinery at work every day in Britain.Table of Contents1. Barford SXR6000 2. Bell B50D 3. BG Pavers C17 4. Bomag BW120AD-4 5. Bomag BC972RB 6. Case WX165 7. Caterpillar M318DMH 8. Caterpillar 973 9. Caterpillar M313D 10. Caterpillar 966H 11. Caterpillar D6R 12. Doosan DT160 13. Fiat Allis FL7B 14. Hamm HD90 15. Hamm HW90 16. Hitachi EG70R 17. Hitachi Zaxis 225USRLC 18. Hitachi Zaxis 280LC 19. Huddig 1260B 20. JCB 3CX 21. JCB JS360LC 22. JCB 190 Skid Steer 23. Komatsu D61PX 24. Komatsu PC130 25. Komatsu PC210LC Long Reach 26. Komatsu PC450LC 27. Kubota KX080 28. Kubota U10 29. Liebherr A900CZW 30. Liebherr LRB125 31. Liebherr R944C 32. Liebherr R984C High Rise 33. Manitou MRT1440 34. Mastenbroek 20/18 35. New Holland B115B 36. Pegson Crusher 37. Takeuchi TB250 38. Terex HR32 39. Terex PT60 40. Thwaites 1.5t 41. Thwaites 10t 42. Volvo A25D 43. Volvo BL61 44. Volvo EC18C 45. Volvo ECR235CL
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Verlag G. Mainz Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Industrial
Book SynopsisSmoking chimneys are a symbol for environmental impacts of industrial processes. Indeed, industrial processes are major contributors to environmental problems such as global warming. Beyond emission-related problems, industrial processes deplete limited resources because they require raw materials. Raw materials are directly linked to costs, emission-related impacts cause indirect expenditures, e.g., through the European emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS) for greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, industrial enterprises seek to reduce costs by reducing environmental impacts of their processes.Two well-known strategies for reducing environmental impacts of industrial processes are process integration and recycling. Process integration establishes interconnections between formerly separate processes by utilizing co-products. Process integration thereby relies on unit processes with multiple products, so-called multi-product processes. Similarly, recycling uses waste as raw materia
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Verlag G. Mainz Automated OptimizationBased Synthesis of
Book SynopsisIn this thesis, two novel synthesis methodologies are proposed to facilitate the use of optimization for efficient and reliable DESS synthesis, thus making optimization accessible for practitioners: The automated superstructure-based and the superstructurefree synthesis methodology. The proposed methodologies avoid both the a priori definition of a superstructure and the manual definition of many technology-specific replacement rules while accounting for the major characteristics inherent to DESS synthesis problems. The superstructure-based framework (chapter 4) relies on an algorithm for automated superstructure-generation. The method employs a successive superstructure expansion and optimization strategy that continuously increases the number of units included in the superstructure until the optimal solution is identified. The superstructure-free approach (chapter 5) combines evolutionary optimization and deterministic optimization for simultaneous alternatives generation and opti
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Verlag G. Mainz From LifeCycle Assessment towards LifeCycle
Book SynopsisEver since humans have existed, they have impacted the earth in many different ways (Redman, 1999). Currently, important impacts are associated with the excessive use of non-renewable fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. Most fossil fuels are used for electricity generation, heating and mobility (eia, 2011), and as feedstock in the chemical industry (IEA et al., 2013). Moreover, the use of fossil fuels is associated with carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) (IEA, 2014; Leimkuhler, 2010). Emitting CO2 into the atmosphere leads to global warming and disrupts the natural carbon cycle (Stocker et al., 2013). To close the disrupted carbon cycle, CO2 can be captured and re-utilized, thereby mitigating global warming and saving fossil resources (Styring et al., 2014).CO2 can be captured from current anthropogenic CO2 sources or directly from the atmosphere. Captured CO2 can then be utilized as valuable physical product as suchor as alternative carbon feedstock for fuels, chemicals and materials. The general concept of CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) can be considered established: already today, CO2 is captured and utilized in processes in the chemical industry (Aresta et al., 2014). However, the scope of CO2 utilization is limited. Despite the existing industrial implementations as well as continuous progress and current efforts in CCU research, most CCU technologies are still in early stages of development. Besides the limited technological readiness, CCU is intrinsically challenging since both capture and utilization of CCU typically require substantial amounts of energy (Sakakura et al., 2007). If the provision of energy relies on fossil resources, indirect CO2 emissions are caused. Therefore, the intuitively expected environmental benefits from using CO2 are not given by default (Peters et al., 2011b). In fact, it cannot be ruled out that a tediously accomplished CCU process is finally environmentally less sustainable than a conventional fossil-based route. Therefore, it is desirable to know whether a specific CCU process is environmentally favorable. For this purpose, a reliable environmental assessment of CCU is required.As indicators for the environmental performance of CCU, a large variety of approaches are proposed ranging from qualitative design principles (Anastas andWarner, 1998) and metrics for green' chemistry (Constable et al., 2002) to CCU-specific ad-hoc criteria (Peters et al., 2011b; Muller and Arlt, 2014). These approaches are rather intended to guide the development towards sustainable' CCU processes than to systematically quantify the actual environmental impacts. In contrast to these approaches, Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a systematic and standardized methodology to analyze the actual environmental impacts of products and processes (ISO 14040, 2009). Although LCA is frequently advocated for the environmental assessment of CCU (Aresta and Dibenedetto, 2007b; Peters et al., 2011b; Quadrelli et al., 2011), it is not yet standard practice (Schaffner et al., 2014). The reasons for this are the complexity of LCA as well as the limited data availability of many CCU processes at early design stages (Quadrelli et al., 2011). In this context, this thesis pursues two major goals: First, the thesis enables and supports the reliable environmental assessment for CCU processes using LCA. To overcome the complexity of LCA and to enable LCA novices to apply LCA to CCU, a jargon-free introduction is presented for LCA in the context of CCU. Furthermore, a framework for LCA of CCU is derived to avoid severe pitfalls in LCA of CCU. A case study for CO2-based polymers illustrates the application of LCA as well as the size and origin of environmental benefits of CCU. The second goal of this thesis is to provide an LCA-based approach to support the design of environmentally beneficial CCU processes at early stages. In summary, the thesis is intended to facilitate the utilization of LCA for CCU from early design stages to industrial implementation.
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Verlag G. Mainz Adaption of new strategies for parameterization
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Verlag G. Mainz Experiments and Validated Models for Adsorption
Book SynopsisThermal energy storage (TES) helps to reduce energy consumption and peak demands by balancing heat supply and demand on all time scales from short-term to seasonal. Thus, TES is an important technology to improve flexibility and efficiency of energy systems. In particular, adsorption TES systems, which exploit the enthalpy of adsorption, provide high energy storage density and high efficiency.The present thesis therefore analyzes an adsorption TES unit for residential and industrial applications. Industrial energy supply can be made more efficient by integrating waste heat into the process heat supply and by using energy-efficient technologies. Adsorption TES contributes to both approaches: waste heat can be integrated via the heat pump effect and TES allows for energy-efficient cogeneration heat supply for batch processes.We evaluate the energy efficiency of the heat supply for an industrial batch process by adsorption TES and cogeneration. To evaluate the performance
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Verlag G. Mainz SystemWide Perspective for Life Cycle Assessment
Book SynopsisIn recent years, the conversion of CO2 to basic chemicals with one carbon atom (C1-chemicals) such as methane and methanol has gained increasing interest. The major motivation for the utilization of CO2 is the reduction of global warming and fossil depletion impacts. However, these reductions are not guaranteed because all C1-chemicals require hydrogen besides the abundantly available CO2. Thus, the goal of this thesis is the life cycle assessment of CO2-based C1-chemicals (methane, methanol, carbon monoxide and formic acid). The assessment is based on a system-wide perspective, which means that for limited resources such as renewable electricity also the utilization of the limited resources is in other processes is considered.First of all, the CO2-based processes are compared to fossil-based processes for C1-chemicals. Formic acid has the highest potential to reduce global warming and fossil depletion impacts followed by carbon monoxide, methanol and methane. Even if hydroge
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Verlag G. Mainz From Dynamic Simulation to Optimal Design and
Book SynopsisWorldwide heating and cooling demand will rise significantly over the next decades. Adsorption energy systems, namely adsorption chillers and heat pumps, have the potential to provide parts of this demand environmentally friendly by employing solar heat or waste heat.Designing adsorption energy systems is challenging due to the following reasons: (1) intrinsic dynamics, (2) multi-objectiveness, (3) large variety in design parameters, (4) strong influence of control, and (5) a large impact of input parameters such as temperatures. In many studies, these effects have been investigated separately by conducting sensitivity analyses. To explore also the interactions between design, control, and input parameters, a simultaneous optimisation approach is presented and exemplified in this thesis.Key to simultaneous optimisation are fast simulation models which capture the effects of all optimisation parameters. To quickly model new advanced adsorption energy systems, an object-
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Verlag G. Mainz A MilliliterScale Setup for the Efficient
Book SynopsisVapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) data are of major importance for the chemical industry. Despite significant progress in predictive methods, experimental VLE data are still indispensable. In this work, we address the need for experimental VLE data. Commonly, the characterization of VLE requires significant experimental effort. To limit the experimental effort, VLE measurements are frequently conducted by synthetic methods which employ samples of known composition and avoid complex analytics and sampling issues. In contrast, analytical methods provide independent information on phase compositions, commonly based on sampling and large amounts of substance.In the first part of this work, we employ a synthetic method, the well-established Cailletet setup, to characterize the high pressure VLE of two promising binary biofuel blends. The Cailletet method serves as a state of the art reference method that enables collecting data of remarkable accuracy. However, extensive infrastructur
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