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Independent Publishing Network The Practical Guide to Grade-D Fire Alarm
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£19.96
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Porsche 75th Anniversary
Book SynopsisPorsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected covers the key moments, moves, and cars that make Porsche among the world’s greatest and most storied auto manufacturers.Trade Review"...a book worthy of anyone's bookshelf. We haven't been able to put it down since we got it!" * Mankind Unplugged *Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Hurley Haywood Introduction Pre-History History We’re Racing to Rome in a Beetle? Typ 60 and 64 Wait! Dusio Pays the Ransom? Typ 360 Cisitalia Grand Prix Car I Didn’t See Anything I Wanted Typ 356/1 It’s Better than Repairing Tractors and Manufacturing Well Pumps! Rebirth in Gmünd Porsche’s 356 Was Evergreen—and So Was Its Favorite Color Mass Production in Zuffenhausen Adventures in the Middle Typ 550 to Typ 718 WRS Open-Wheel Triumph and Tribulation Typ 718 to 804 Replace It? Are you Mad? Replace It! It’s Time! Typ 901, 902, 911, 912 Necessity Is the Mother of Invention Typ 904 Carrera GTS and 906 Carrera 6 The 911 Perfected, Polished, and Plenty Potent 911 S, 911 R, 911 RS 911 RSR Is There Room on the Podium? Typ 910, 907, 909, 908 No One Expected the 917 Typ 917 K and L, 917 PA Spyder, 917/10, 917/30 Caught in the Middle Typ 914-4, 914-6, 914-6GT, 916 Exhaust Gas Makes You Go Faster! Turbocharging the 911 Freeing the Whale Group 5 and Group 4 Silhouette Racers There’s a Car in the Museum? Typ 936 I Need Antifreeze with a Porsche? Typ 928, 924, 944, 968 What Do You Mean It Can Stick to the Ceiling? Ground Effects Anyone Bring Sunblock? 911 Cabriolet Open Wheels to New Horizons TAG P01 Leaving Racing to Customers Typ 956, 962 What’s a Supercar? Typ 953, 959, 961, 964 Carrera 2 Taking the Middle Typ 986 Boxster, 987 Cayman Going for Overall Victory. Again. 911 GT1 Water-Cool the 911? Heresy! Typ 996, 997, 991, 992 Porsche’s Building an SUV? Heresy! Cayenne Another Supercar? About Time! Carrera GT And Now a Sedan? Heresy! Panamera Returning to Battle, the Racing Becomes Electric Typ RS Spyder, 918, and 919 Porsche Goes Silent Formula E, Mission E, Taycan, Mission R, Macan Dedication Acknowledgments Index
£33.75
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Ace The Technical Pilot Interview 2E
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get your career off the ground with this updated guide to acing the technical pilot interview!Written by an experienced airline pilot, Ace the Technical Pilot Interview, Second Edition is filled with more than 1000 questions and answers, many of them all-new. This practical study tool asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. It's a must-have, one-stop resource for all pilots, regardless of aircraft type, performance, or global region.Ace the Technical Pilot Interview, Second Edition helps you: Review the material most likely to be asked on your interview Practice with 1000+ exam-style questions--complete with answers Learn about the latest technologies, includTable of ContentsAbbreviations Chapter 1: Aerodynamics Chapter 2: Engines Chapter 3: Jet & Propeller Aircraft Differences Chapter 4: Navigation Chapter 5: Atmosphere and Speed Chapter 6: Aircraft Instruments and Systems Chapter 7: Performance and Flight Planning Chapter 8: Meteorology and Weather Recognition Chapter 9: Flight Operations and Technique Chapter 10: Human Performance Chapter 11: Type-Specific Questions
£22.79
Motorbooks Art of the Formula 1 Race Car 2025
Book SynopsisThis 16-month calendar features 13 legendary F1 race cars from the sport’s 70-plus years of competition, captured in the studio portraits of master automotive photographer James Mann.The Art of the Formula 1 Race Car 2025 showcases greats from Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, Lotus, Brabham, Mercedes, and more, portraying the vehicles’ engineering and technological brilliance as well as their purposeful design—the captivating result of Formula 1’s mix of competition, creativity, and technical ingenuity that makes these racers works of mechanical art. This 12' × 12' wall calendar includes a convenient opening page showing the months of September, October, November, and December 2024, followed by individual pages for the months of 2025. Keep yourself on track throughout the year while enjoying Formula 1’s most intriguing and successful race cars from the 1950s to today.
£12.95
McGraw-Hill Education Introduction to Flight ISE
Book SynopsisAnderson''s Introduction to Flight is designed for first or second-year engineering students and any reader looking for an introduction to aerospace engineering. It is written in an intentionally easy-to-understand style. Readers are introduced to the basic areas of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion, and space flight (astronautics). In this edition, space flight content covers the expanding role of space vehicles within the field of aerospace engineering. Continuing the tradition of the previous edition, the 9th edition is intended not only to educate but also to motivate the reader to pursue the subject of aerospace engineering. In addition, new sections continue the unique tradition of including historical content discussing the origins of the technology.If you want to understand the engineering behind how airplanes fly, how spacecrafts are launched into space, and how they are able to follow the right path to their destination, this book is for you.Table of Contents1) The First Aeronautical Engineers2) Fundamental Thoughts3) The Standard Atmosphere4) Basic Aerodynamics5) Airfoils, Wings, and Other Aerodynamics Shapes6) Elements of Airplane Performance7) Principles of Stability and Control8) Space Flight (Astronautics)9) Propulsion10) Hypersonic VehiclesAppendix A - Standard Atmosphere, SI UnitsAppendix B - Standard Atmosphere, English Engineering UnitsAppendix C - Symbols and Conversion FactorsAppendix D - Airfoil DataAnswer KeyIndex
£56.04
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Lamborghini 60 Years
Book SynopsisLike many a great product, Lamborghini began when one man was dissatisfied with the options available in the market. Lucky for us, that man was Ferruccio Lamborghini and the car he sought to best none other than Enzo’s Ferrari! Lamborghini Supercars: 60 Years reveals the entire story. Trade Review"Lamborghini 60 Years is a fabulous book and should be found on the shelves of any decent gearhead, whether you’re into Lambos or not. The fact it looks great on your coffee table is a bonus." * Automoblog *Table of ContentsContents ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOREWORD by Valentino Balboni INTRODUCTION Birth of the Bull CHAPTER 1 MIURA: The World’s First Mid-Engine Supercar CHAPTER 2 GOING MAINSTREAM: Supercar Performance for the Family CHAPTER 3 COUNTACH: Supercar Poster Boy CHAPTER 4 RAISING THE ROOF: Coming to America CHAPTER 5 DIABLO: The Supercar Refined CHAPTER 6 MURCIÉLAGO: Audi Flexes Its Muscle
£33.75
Orion Publishing Co How to Build a Bike (in a Weekend)
Book SynopsisThe bike that is most fun to ride is the bike that you have made yourself, and the good news is that anyone can do it. This simple guide walks you through the process, from working out what you need, creating the specification, sourcing parts, to the enjoyable weekend spent building your new bike from scratch. When your bike is finished it will need looking after, and the book includes equally clear maintenance guidelines; those expensive and inconvenient trips to the bike shop will become a thing of the past. Beautifully illustrated by Lee John Phillips, the book is a useful self-purchase and equally makes a great gift for cyclists and hobbyists.
£13.49
KEY PUBLISHING Supercars Of The 70S 80S
£11.20
Springer Verlag, Singapore Green Diesel: An Alternative to Biodiesel and
Book SynopsisThis book covers the entire spectrum of green diesel and their applications in existing CI engines. This book discusses how a green diesel is a better fuel than biodiesel and petrodiesel and more suitable fuels for sustainable future development. The book begins with a concise overview of the fundamentals of the green diesel properties, preparation, and characterization of green diesel using hydroprocessing technology. The book covers recent developments in the domain of green diesel derived particularly from the second-/third-generation feedstocks. Various topics covered in this book include the catalysts involved in the processing of green diesel, characterization of the products as per ASTM/EN protocols. In addition, the book also illustrates characteristic features of green diesel and how it is different from biodiesel and petrodiesel. Other chapters cover performance and emission characteristics of green diesel in CI engines and techno-economic analysis. Moreover, the current status of green diesel industries is also incorporated. This book is of particular interest to graduate students and academic or industrial researchers/professionals working in the area of green diesel/green energy, bioenergy and mechanical, automobile, and chemical engineering. This book makes a forceful foundation for the establishment of green diesel refineries/biorefineries for a sustainable, cleaner, and greener future.Table of ContentsIntroduction/Origin of Green Diesel.- Feedstocks For Green Diesel.- Catalytic Materials for Green Diesel Production.- Green Diesel Production by Hydroprocessing Technology.- Commercial Green Diesel Production under Hydroprocessing Technology using Solid-based Heterogeneous Catalysts.- Green Diesel: Integrated Production processes, Future perspectives and Techno-economic feasibility.- Technological advancements in the production of green diesel from biomass.
£24.99
McGraw-Hill Education Standard Aircraft Engines Handbook
Book SynopsisLearn to effectively operate and maintain reciprocating and turbine aircraft enginesThis hands-on guide succinctly covers all aspects of reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines. The book serves as a study guide for candidates preparing for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification exam and also is a valuable on-the-job reference for aircraft mechanics and aviation enthusiasts. Written by experienced professors from the highly-ranked aviation program at Purdue, Standard Aircraft Engines Handbook lays out technical details along with in-depth operational explanations. Relevant FAA regulations and requirements are highlighted throughout.Coverage includes: Reciprocating and turbine engines Engine instrument systems Engine fire protection systems Engine electrical systems Lubrication systems Ignition and starting systems Fuel metering and engine fuel systems Induction and engine ai
£28.49
Independent Publishing Network Students Guide for IET Wiring Regulations BS
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£28.49
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines 4th Ed.
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn the Latest Money-Saving Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Any Briggs & Stratton Engine, New or Old! /p> Turn to the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines for expert guidance on completing any Briggs & Stratton maintenance and repair job quickly and easily. This money-saving resource now includes the latest information on overhead valves (OHV), carburetion advances, new muffler designs, and cutting-edge alternators. Filled with proven techniques for fixing both brand-new and older model Briggs & Stratton engines, the Fourth Edition of this hands-on reference covers everything from ignition, fuel, and charging systemsâto starters and engine mechanics. You will Table of ContentsIntroductionSafety ConsiderationsChapter 1- The Product RangeChapter 2 – TroubleshootingChapter 3 – Ignition SystemsChapter 4 – The Fuel SystemChapter 5 – StartersChapter 6 – Charging SystemsChapter 7 – Engine MechanicsChapter 8 - The EuropaChapter 9 – Winds of ChangeIndex
£18.99
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Understanding Flight Second Edition
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Discover how planes get--and stay--airborneNow you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, covers: Physics of flight Wing design and configuration Stability and control <Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. Principles of FlightChapter 2. WingsChapter 3. Stability and ControlChapter 4. Airplane PropulsionChapter 5. High-Speed FlightChapter 6. Airplane PerformanceChapter 7. Aerodynamic TestingChapter 8. Helicopters and AutogyrosChapter 9. StructuresAppendix A. Basic ConceptsAppendix B. Misapplications of Bernoulli's PrincipleIndex
£32.29
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Truck and Trailer Systems Lab Manual
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A practical medium- and heavy-duty truck systemsFeaturing more than 100 in-depth lab exercises, this hands-on guide provides the practice you need to succeed as a medium- and heavy-duty truck service technician. The labs meet and exceed NATEF standards. Every system is thoroughly covered--from electrical and lighting to brakesand transmissions.Each lab includes: Objective of the lab Safety precautions Tools needed to complete the lab Challenging review questions help to reinforce the topics covered and are patterned after the typical questions found on the ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Certification tests (T3 through T8). Written by an expert with decades of experience as an automotive and diesel technician anTable of ContentsCh 1: Introduction into the Diesel Industry LabCh 2: Safety LabCh 3: Tools and Measuring Equipment LabCh 4: Basic Electrical LabCh 5: Magnetism LabCh 6: Battery LabCh 7: Starting Systems LabCh 8: Charging Systems LabCh 9: Lighting and Wiring LabsCh 10: Computer System LabsCh 11: Advanced Computer System LabsCh 12: Mobile HVAC LabsCh 13: Heating and AC Controls LabCh 14: Tires Wheels and Wheel End SystemsCh 15: Frame and SuspensionsCh 16: Steering SystemsCh 17: Trailers and Fifth WheelsCh 18: Hydraulic BrakesCh 19: Air Brake Foundation BrakesCh 20: Air Brake Air SystemCh 21: Anti-Lock Brake SystemsCh 22: Drive LinesCh 23: ClutchesCh 24: Drive AxlesCh 25: Single Countershaft Manual TransmissionsCh 26: Automated Manual TransmissionsCh 27: Automatic TransmissionsCh 28: Allison Automatic TransmissionCh 29: PMICh 30: Auxilliary Power Units
£55.09
Unique Publishing Services Ltd German Trams in Colour 19551975
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£21.24
LEGARE STREET PR The Organization and History of the Chicago
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£26.96
McGraw-Hill Education Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Seventh
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Two books in one! Up-to-date coverage of electrical and electronics systems for all types of aircraft -- plus a full student study guideThis thoroughly revised guide offers comprehensive explanations of the theory, design, and maintenance of current aircraft electrical and electronics systems. In-depth details on AC and DC systems for all varieties of aircraftâincluding the newest modelsâare provided, along withimproved diagrams and helpful troubleshooting techniques. You will get complete coverage of cutting-edge topics, including digital control systems, digital data transfer methods, fiber-optic technology, and the latest flight deck instrumentation systems. A student study guide is also incluTable of Contents1. Fundamentals of ElectricityThe Electron TheoryStatic ElectricityUnits of ElectricityTheory of MagnetismMagnetic DevicesMethods of Producing VoltageElectromagnetic Induction2. Applications of Ohm’s LawOhm’s LawTypes of CircuitsSolving Series CircuitsSolving Parallel CircuitsSeries-Parallel CircuitsKirchhoff’s LawsSolution of a Resistance Bridge CircuitPractical Applications of Ohm’s Law3. Aircraft Storage BatteriesDry Cells and BatteriesLead-Acid Storage BatteriesLead-Acid Battery Maintenance ProceduresBattery RatingsNickel-Cadmium Storage BatteriesNickel-Cadmium Battery Maintenance ProceduresInstallation of Aircraft Batteries4. Electric Wire and Wiring PracticesCharacteristics of Electric WireRequirements for Open WiringElectrical ConduitConnecting DevicesBonding and ShieldingWire Identification5. Alternating CurrentDefinition and CharacteristicsImpedancePolyphase AC CircuitsAlternating Current and the Airplane6. Electrical Control DevicesSwitchesCircuit-Protection DevicesResistorsCapacitorsInductorsTransformersDiodes and RectifiersTransistorsOther Solid-State DevicesPrinted Circuit BoardsCathode-Ray TubeFlat Panel Displays7. Digital ElectronicsThe Digital SignalDigital NumerologyBinary Code SystemsLogic GatesIntegrated CircuitsCommon Logic Circuit FunctionsMicroprocessorsComputer OperationsData Bus StandardsARINC 664 Data BusTroubleshooting Digital Circuits8. Electric Measuring InstrumentsMeter MovementsThe AmmeterThe VoltmeterThe OhmmeterAC Measuring InstrumentsThe MultimeterDigital MetersThe Oscilloscope9. Electric MotorsMotor TheoryMotor DesignAC MotorsInspection and Maintenance of Motors10. Generators and Related Control CircuitsGenerator TheoryDC Generator ConstructionStarter-GeneratorsGenerator ControlGenerator Inspection, Service, and Repair11. Alternators, Inverters, and Related ControlsAC GenerationAlternator ControlAC Generators–AC AlternatorsInvertersVariable-Speed Constant-Frequency Power Systems12. Power Distribution SystemsRequirements for Power Distribution SystemsMain Power Distribution SystemsPower Distribution on Composite AircraftVery Light Jet Electrical Power SystemsLarge-Aircraft Electrical Systems13. Design and Maintenance of Aircraft Electrical SystemsRequirements for Electrical SystemsAircraft LightsLarge-Aircraft Electrical SystemsMaintenance and Troubleshooting of Electrical Systems14. Radio TheoryRadio WavesAmplifiersFunctions of a TransmitterReceivers15. Communication and Navigation SystemsCommunicationsNavigation SystemsInstallation of Avionics EquipmentAntennas16. Weather Warning and Other Safety SystemsRadarDigital Airborne Weather Radar SystemsRadar MaintenanceLightning DetectionAviation Satellite WeatherGround Proximity Warning SystemsTraffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)17. Instruments and Autoflight SystemsRPM-Measuring InstrumentsTemperature IndicatorsSynchro SystemsFuel-Quantity IndicatorsElectromechanical Flight InstrumentsElectronic Flight SystemsAutomatic Flight Control SystemsTypical Automatic Pilot and Flight Control SystemThe Boeing B-757 Flight Management SystemAppendixGlossaryIndexStudy Guide follows Index
£88.19
McGraw-Hill Education Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines 5th
Book Synopsis Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Solve Diesel Engine Problems Quickly and Easily Using the Latest Methods This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how to save time and money by learning to identify and fix virtually any diesel engine problem yourself. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest advances in diesel technology, Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines, Fifth Edition contains hundreds of drawings, schematics, and photographs to ensure success and avoid frustration. This fully revised classic resource equips you with all of the techniques you n
£25.99
McGraw-Hill Education Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and
Book SynopsisThe on-the-job aircraft maintenance manual and gold standard for aviation students and professionals â now fully updatedFor over 60 years, the Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians has been the go-to manual for building, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing aircraft of all types. This illustrated manual provides clear, step-by-step procedures for all essential aircraft maintenance and repair tasks. Thoroughly revised to cover the latest advances in the industry, this Eighth Edition includes essential information on composite materials, cutting-edge nondestructive testing, corrosion detection equipment and procedures, and new sections on wood components, aircraft weight and balance, welding, and FAA regulations. New photos, diagrams, tables, and schematics are featured throughout this must-have reference.Coverage includes: Tools and their proper use Materials and fabricating, including new section on wood Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Introduction2. Tools and How to Use Them3. Materials and Fabricating4. Drilling and Countersinking5. Riveting6. Welding7. Bolts and Threaded Fasteners8. Aircraft Plumbing9. Control Cables10. Electrical Wiring and Installation11. Aircraft Drawings12. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) or Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)13. Corrosion Detection and Control14. Composites15. Standard Parts16. Weight and Balance17. Regulations, Publications, Maintenance Forms, and RecordsAppendixGlossaryIndex
£23.99
McGraw-Hill Education Commercial Aviation Safety Seventh Edition
Book SynopsisYour definitive guide to commercial aviation safetyâfully updated to cover the latest regulations and practicesThis thoroughly revised guide covers all the principles and practices of commercial aviation safetyâfrom human factors and accident investigation to management strategies and regulatory compliance. Written by a team of experts, Commercial Aviation Safety, Seventh Edition delivers comprehensive risk management informationâboth on the ground and in the air. You will get plain language explanations of the latest standards from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and other National Aviation Authorities (NAAs). Up-to-date U.S. and international accident statistics also are provided. Each section of the book includes detailed real-world examples as well as analysis and explanations of the core issues.This new edition covers:The evo
£53.09
Bernard McCall Ocean Freighter Heyday
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£15.30
London Publishing Partnership Transport For Humans: Are We Nearly There Yet?
Book SynopsisEngineers plan transport systems, people use them. But the ways in which an engineer measures success - speed, journey time, efficiency - are often not the way that passengers think about a good trip. We are not cargo. We choose how and when to travel, influenced not only by speed and time but by habit, status, comfort, variety - and many other factors that engineering equations don't capture at all. As we near the practical, physical limits of speed, capacity and punctuality, the greatest hope for a brighter future lies in adapting transport to more human wants and needs. Behavioural science has immense potential to improve the design of roads, railways, planes and pavements - as well as the ways in which we use them - but only when we embrace the messier reality of transport for humans. This is the moment. Climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and changing work-life priorities have shaken up long-held assumptions. There is a new way forward. This book maps out how to design transport for humans.Trade Review"Impish yet wise, this book is packed with fresh ideas. Transport would be so much better if even half of them were embraced by planners, politicians and designers. Read, learn and laugh - I did." Tim Harford, author of How To Make the World Add Up; "This book makes a plea for the application of behavioural science (aka common sense) to transport planning. It offers a way out of two traps: the belief that speed is the only purpose of travel and that everyone is motivated in the same way. It is bursting with ideas to make transport work for real people, and while some of the ideas might prove unsuccessful, all of them are worth trying." Bridget Rosewell, Commissioner, National Infrastructure Commission; "A very welcome book that shows how the insights of behavioural science could allow for the range of human attributes to be encompassed by the transport system in the face of economists' and engineers' conventional utilitarian thinking." David Metz, honorary professor in the Centre for Transport Studies at UCL and former Chief Scientist at the Department for Transport; "Transport is desperately in need of good ideas and innovation. This highly original and entertaining book is filled with both." Christian Wolmar, award-winning writer and broadcaster specializing in transport.
£14.99
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Weather Flying Fifth Edition
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.THE BEST RESOURCE A PILOT CAN HAVE TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLY IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHERHow do you improve on the best guide for pilots to learn how to fly in all kinds of weather? The answer is the Fifth Edition of Weather Flying. Regarded as the bible of weather flying, this aviation classic not only continues to make complex weather concepts understandable for even the least experienced of flyers, but has now been updated to cover new advances in technology. At the same time, this respected text still retains many of its original insights from over four decades of publication, provided by renowned weather flying veteran Robert N. Buck.In a straightforward style, new author Robert O. Buck (son of the book's original author) delves into how computers, personal eTable of ContentsIntroduction. Ch 1. Weather Flying. Ch 2. A Little Theory for Weather Flying. Ch 3. Some Thoughts on Checking Weather. Ch 4. How to Check Weather. Ch 5. Weather Information. Ch 6. Checking Weather Details. Ch 7. Checking Weather for the Route. Ch 8. Equipment Needs for Weather Flying. Ch 9. Temperature, an Important Part of Weather Flying. Ch 10. Some Psychology of Weather Flying. Ch 11. Turbulence and Flying It. Ch 12. VFR Flying Weather Visually. Ch 13. About Keeping Proficient Flying Instruments. Ch 14. Thunderstorms and Flying Them. Ch 15. Ice and Flying It. Ch 16. Taking Off in Bad Weather. Ch 17. Weather Flying En Route. Ch 18. Landing in Bad Weather. Ch 19. Teaching Yourself to Fly Weather. Ch 20. Something on Judgment.
£18.99
Elsevier Science Highspeed Railway TrainTrackBridge Systems
£134.09
Taylor & Francis Ltd A Practical Guide to the Rules of the Road
A self-teaching aid that covers International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) or Rules of the Road, including navigation lights and related situations that could be asked within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency oral examinations for the deck certificate of competency. This book is divided into two sections. The first section contains simple explanations of the Rules of the Road, while the second section covers more than sixty situations, exam questions and model answers.Interactive navigation light identification software is also available on a companion website to offer further testing before examination. All questions are asked randomly, and will help prepare you for the oral exam. Self-teaching guide to the International regulations for preventing collision at sea 1972 (Colregs) / Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) Rules of the Road oral examinations Scenarios, questions and model answer
£36.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Transportation Systems Security
Book SynopsisHighlighting the importance of transportation to a country's infrastructure and survival, Transportation Systems Security presents the strategic and practical considerations involved in the implementation of physical, procedural, and managerial safeguards required to keep all modes of transportation up and running during an actual or potential disaster. Structured in an easy cognitive fashion, the book begins with a basic introduction providing terms and definitions. It describes both physical and information system layouts and defines who controls what parts of the process, how far control is extended, and who oversees controls within the system. Building on this foundation, subsequent chapters discuss problems such as the need for a more defined domain-based approach when threats, assets, vulnerabilities, and safeguards are not under local control. The book describes and refines the concepts of criticality, impact, and consequence as they relate to the Table of ContentsIntroduction to Transportation Systems. Transportation System Topography. Business Goals and Mission Analysis. General Definitions and Approaches. Local versus Systems Approaches. Criticality, Impact, Consequence, and Internal and External Distributed Risk. Mitigation and Cost Benefit. Certification, Accreditation, Registration, and Licensing. Continuity of Operations. Networks and Communities of Trust. Establishing and Monitoring Learning Systems. Fragility and Fragility Analysis Management Appendices.
£99.99
Bernard McCall Coast Lines Limited 1913-1975
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United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Book SynopsisThe Manual of Tests and Criteria contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations, as well as of chemicals presenting physical hazards according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). As a consequence, it supplements also national or international regulations which are derived from the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods or the GHS. At its ninth session (7 December 2018), the Committee adopted a set of amendments to the sixth revised edition of the Manual as amended by Amendment 1. This seventh revised edition takes account of these amendments. In addition, noting that the work to facilitate the use of the Manual in the context of the GHS had been completed, the Committee considered that the reference to the “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods” in the title of the Manual was no longer appropriate, and decided that from now on, the Manual should be entitled “Manual of Tests and Criteria"".
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Transport Modeling for Environmental Engineers
Book SynopsisTransport Modeling for Environmental Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition, builds on integrated transport courses in chemical engineering curricula, demonstrating the underlying unity of mass and momentum transport processes. It describes how these processes underlie the mechanics common to both pollutant transport and pollution control processes.Trade Review"This is indeed a significant contribution to the literature and is a useful book for students, scientists, and engineers interested in mathematical modeling in typical environmental situations." (Environ Earth Sci, 2010) Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. List of Symbols. 1 Conservation Laws and Continua. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Conservation Laws: Systems Approach. 1.3. Conservation Laws: Control Volume Approach. 1.4. Conservation Laws: Differential Element Approach. 1.5. Continua. 1.6. Sources, Sinks, Reactions, and Box Models. 1.7. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 2 Low-Concentration Particle Suspensions and Flows. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Drag on a Sphere. 2.3. Drag Force on Nonspherical Particles. 2.4. Low Reynolds Number Particle Dynamics and Stokes’ Law. 2.5. Particle Motions in Electric Fields. 2.6. Quiescent and Perfect-Mix Batch Sedimentation. 2.7. Continuous Sedimentation Processes. 2.8. Inertial Forces on Particles and Stopping Distance. 2.9. Inertial Forces in Particle Flows. 2.10. Rotating Flows. 2.11. Centrifugation. 2.12. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 3 Interactions of Small Charged Particles. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Importance of Surface. 3.3. Acquisition of Surface Charge. 3.4. Particle Size, Shape, and Polydispersity. 3.5. The Double Layer and Colloidal Stability. 3.6. The Schulze-Hardy Rule. 3.7. Electrophoresis and Zeta Potential. 3.8. Particle Collision and Fast Coagulation. 3.9. Slow Coagulation. 3.10. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 4 Adsorption, Partitioning, and Interfaces. 4.1. Introduction. 4.2. Accumulation of Solutes at Interfaces. 4.3. Adsorption at Solid-Liquid and Solid-Gas Interfaces. 4.4. Adsorption Isotherms. 4.5. Linear Equilibrium Partitioning Between Two Phases. 4.6. Partitioning and Separation in Flow Systems. 4.7. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 5 Basic Fluid Mechanics of Environmental Transport. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. The Joy of Fluid Mechanics. 5.3. The Navier-Stokes Equations. 5.4. Fluid Statics and the Buoyancy Force. 5.5. Capillarity and Interfacial Tension. 5.6. The Modified Pressure and Free-Surface Flows. 5.7. Steady Unidirectional Circular Streamline Flows. 5.8. Fluid Shear Stresses and the Viscosity of Newtonian Fluids. 5.9. Slip Flow. 5.10. Field-Flow Fractionation. 5.11. Nonsteady Unidirectional Flows: Stokes' First Problem. 5.12. Low Reynolds Number Flows. 5.13. Ideal Fluids, Potential Flows, and Stream Functions. 5.14. The Bernoulli Equation. 5.15. Steady Viscous Momentum Boundary Layers. 5.16. Turbulent Flows. 5.17. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 6 Diffusive Mass Transport. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Thermodynamics of Diffusion. 6.3. Fick’s First Law and General Diffusive Transport. 6.4. The Diffusion Coefficient. 6.5. Steady-State Diffusion Problems with No Overall Diffusive Mass Transfer. 6.6. Steady-State Mass Balances Over Differential Elements. 6.7. Fick’s Second Law and Nonsteady-State Diffusion. 6.8. Effective Diffusion Coefficients in Porous Media. 6.9. Hindered Diffusion. 6.10. When Chemicals Diffuse Against a Concentration Gradient. 6.11. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 7 Convective Diffusion, Dispersion, and Mass Transfer. 7.1. Introduction and Simple Example of Convective Diffusion. 7.2. The Convective-Diffusion Equation. 7.3. Mass Transport in Steady Laminar Flow in a Cylindrical Tube. 7.4. Taylor-Aris Dispersion. 7.5. Turbulent Dispersion: The Lagrangian Approach. 7.6. Turbulent Dispersion: The Eulerian Approach. 7.7. Mass Transfer in Laminar Flow Along Reacting or Dissolving Solid Surfaces. 7.8. Mass-Transfer Coefficients, Models, and Correlations for Laminar and Turbulent Flows. 7.9. Interphase Mass Transport and Resistance Models. 7.10. Summary. Exercises. References. 8 Filtration and Mass Transport in Porous Media. 8.1. Introduction. 8.2. Porosity, Velocity, and Porous Media Continua. 8.3. Coefficients of Mechanical, Molecular, and Hydrodynamic Dispersion. 8.4. Porous Media Dispersion Equation in a Homogeneous Isotropic Medium. 8.5. Solution of the Dispersion Equation in an Infinite One-Dimensional Medium. 8.6. Analytical Chromatography. 8.7. Filtration. 8.8. Osmotic Pressure and Reverse Osmosis. 8.9. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 9 Reaction Kinetics. 9.1. Introduction. 9.2. First-Order Reactions. 9.3. Second-Order Reactions. 9.4. Pseudo-First-Order Reactions. 9.5. Zero-Order Reactions. 9.6. Elementary and Nonelementary Reactions. 9.7. Simple Series and Parallel Reactions. 9.8. Reversible Reactions. 9.9. Characteristic Reaction Times. 9.10. Arrhenius' Law and the Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate. 9.11. The Fastest Reactions: Diffusion-Controlled Reactions. 9.12. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. 10 Mixing and Reactor Modeling. 10.1. Introduction. 10.2. Simple Closed-Reactor and Residence-Time Distributions. 10.3. Measurement of Residence-Time Distributions. 10.4. Residence-Time Distributions from Discrete Data. 10.5. Perfect Mixing and Ideal Plug Flow. 10.6. F, W, and Disinfection. 10.7. Moments of Residence-Time Distributions. 10.8. Other Residence-Time Models. 10.9. Axial-Dispersion Model. 10.10. Fitting Residence-Time Distributions to Data. 10.11. Mixing and Reactions. 10.12. Summary. Exercises. References. Bibliography. Appendix I. S I Units and Physical Constants. Bibliography. Appendix II. Review of Vectors. Bibliography. Appendix III. Equations of Fluid Mechanics and Convective Diffusion in Rectangular, Cylindrical, and Spherical Coordinates. Bibliography. Appendix IV. Physical Properties of Water and Air. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Transportation 4e Planning and Design
Book SynopsisUp-to-date information on planning and design for major transportation modes. This book explores short and long term transportation planning as well as non-engineering aspects integrated on a multimodal/systems basis. It also examines the design of facilities that serve individual transportation modes including land, sea, and air.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. The Transportation System of the United States. Administrative Structure and Finance. OPERATION AND CONTROL OF TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES. Operational and Vehicular Characteristics. Human Factors in Transportation. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. An Introduction to Transportation Planning. Transportation Modeling. Development and Evaluation of Transportation Planning Options. DESIGN OF LAND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. Design of Roadways, Railways, and Guideway Systems: Location and Route Layout. DESIGN OF AIR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. Airport Planning and Layout. The Airport Passenger Terminal Area. DESIGN OF WATER TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. Introduction to Water Transportation. Planning and Design of Harbors. Appendix. Index.
£232.16
Bucknell University Press,U.S. Velocipedomania: A Cultural History of the
Book SynopsisWhen blacksmith Pierre Michaux affixed pedals to the front axle of a two-wheeled scooter with a seat, he helped kick off a craze known as velocipedomania, which swept France in the late 1860s. The immediate forerunner of the bicycle, the velocipede similarly reflected changing cultural attitudes and challenged gender norms. Velocipedomania is the first in-depth study of the velocipede fad and the popular culture it inspired. It explores how the device was hailed as a symbol of France’s cutting-edge technological advancements, yet also marketed as an invention with a noble pedigree, born from the nation’s cultural and literary heritage. Giving readers a window into the material culture and enthusiasms of Second Empire France, it provides the first English translations of 1869’s Manual of the Velocipede, 1868’s Note on Monsieur Michaux’s Velocipede, and the 1869 operetta Dagobert and his Velocipede. It also reprints scores of rare images from newspapers and advertisements, analyzing how these magnificent machines captured the era’s visual imagination. By looking at how it influenced French attitudes towards politics, national identity, technology, fashion, fitness, and gender roles, this book shows how the short-lived craze of velocipedomania had a big impact. Trade Review“Careening across the stage, lifted into song, championed in story—velocipedes take France by storm in 1869-70. The machine of speed touches on gender, politics, class, and more. Never has cultural history been more informative or more fun than in the rollicking translations and commentary of Velocipedomania.”— Scott Carpenter, author of Aesthetics of Fraudulence in Nineteenth-Century France “In Velocipedomania, Cropper and Whidden bring to light an unexamined page of French cultural history—France’s obsession and cultural identification with the bicycle that began in the 1860s and that persists to this day. This lively compilation of texts about the velocipede, the iconic two-wheel wood and iron vehicle, will delight readers.”— Masha Belenky, author of Engine of Modernity: The Omnibus and Urban Culture in Nineteenth-Century Paris “Engaging, well-researched, and expertly translated, Velocipedomania gives insight into the craze this two-wheeled machine inspired in the late 1860s and, more generally, into the rich popular culture of the period.”— Anne O’Neil-Henry, author of Mastering the Marketplace: Popular Literature in Nineteenth-Century France “This book is a fabulous exploration of the social and cultural importance of the velocipede—a short-lived but consequential predecessor to the modern bicycle—in France during the late 1860s.”— Robert Lewis, author of The Stadium Century: Sport, Spectatorship and Mass Society in Modern FranceTable of ContentsIntroduction Velocipedomania CHAPTER ONE The Utilitarian Velocipede Note on Monsieur Michaux’s Velocipede CHAPTER TWO The Velocipede on Stage Dagobert and His Velocipede CHAPTER THREE Narrating Velocipedomania Manual of the Velocipede CHAPTER FOUR Velocipedomania in Verse CONCLUSION “We Thought the Velocipede Was Dead” Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Illustration Credits Index
£56.70
MP-ARC Arcler Press DataDriven Approaches in Transportation Engineering
£129.60
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Automated and Autonomous Spatial Mobilities
Book SynopsisIn this ground-breaking book Aharon Kellerman explores a rapidly developing aspect of contemporary life: automated and autonomous spatial mobilities and their social and urban implications. Distinguishing between automation, or self-doing, and autonomy, or self-government, at both the conceptual and practical levels, this book also draws a distinction between spatial mobility and automated spatial mobility. Automation processes for transportation and communications media and their controls are discussed in light of these differences.Presenting a wide-ranging discussion on autonomous vehicle (AV) development and its future adoption, as well as of social and spatial dimensions of the AV-age, this highly topical book points to the emergence of autonomously mobile cities and the new mobility landscapes they will present. Academics, as well as practitioners, in the fields of mobility, transportation, urban planning, geography and sociology will find this an essential read.Trade Review'This is the most comprehensive and thorough study of the relation between automation and mobility. By bringing together the development of automation in both physical and virtual mobilities, Kellerman is not only able to offer a new history of the emergence of automated vehicles in relation to information technology, communications, and artificial intelligence, but also provides well grounded predictions for the future of automation and its social impacts in many forms of mobility. This book will be a crucial resource for mobilities scholars.' --Mimi Sheller, Drexel University, US'This is a very welcome book that treats the issue of automated and autonomous mobility in the mind-set of the book series in which it appears. It deals with transport, mobilities, and spatial change, with a strong historical, transport geography, technical, economic and social component. Kellerman has the gift of disentangling complex topics into very comprehensible, structured, and well-written research issues, whereby attention is paid to definitions, conceptualizations, social meanings, and interpretation. An excellent contribution!' --Frank Witlox, Ghent University, Belgium'No matter how we swing it, automated driving terminates the modern love affair with auto-mobility as we know it. Again, Aharon Kellerman is at the forefront of analyzing contemporary mobilities. He makes us understand the deep and silent metamorphosis of the modern system of (auto)mobility. A must-read for mobilities scholars, cultural geographers as well as practitioners, planners and engineers.' --Sven Kesselring, Nurtingen-Geislingen University, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Spatial mobility, automation, and autonomy 2. Automated and autonomous self-moving/mobility 3. Automated and autonomous traffic control 4. Automated and autonomous public transportation 5. Automated and autonomous information transmission 6. Autonomous vehicles 7. The geography of intelligent transport and communications 8. Summary and conclusion References Index
£89.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Innovations in Transport: Success, Failure and
Book SynopsisThis timely book explores the likely success or failure of potential transport innovations. Chapters examine societally relevant effects of transport transitions, including impacts on the environment, accessibility, safety and more. It focuses on complex innovations in which both public and private actors are involved.Combining insights from innovation sciences with evolutionary economics, business economics, managerial sciences, psychology and history, the chapters consider state-of-the-art innovation theories applied to sustainable transport, with an emphasis on approaches to understanding behaviour. The book then explores a range of potential transitions, covering technological innovations such as vehicle electrification, e-bikes and light electric vehicles in city logistics, before moving on to look at service innovations including carsharing, mobility as a service and e-shopping.Offering coverage of both frameworks and innovation examples themselves, this book will be an interesting read for transport studies and innovation scholars. It will also be a useful tool for policy makers and planners working in the area.Trade Review‘A systems change is on its way. Cities all over the world are changing their mobility paradigms, trying to transform car-oriented cities into places for people. This change goes hand in hand with the necessary change towards climate neutral mobility and more liveable cities. It comes at a time when car ownership can be replaced by alternatives such as shared mobility or mobility as a service, and many other smaller and larger innovations are shaping the future. In this book it is shown how transition theory and other frameworks can help to understand the incremental and radical changes that are supporting this transition towards a more sustainable mobility system. A must-read for everyone who wants to understand what the future of mobility will look like!’ -- Cathy Macharis, VUB-Mobilise, Belgium‘The transportation field has long put its faith in technological innovation as a way to solve our problems, whether traffic congestion or environmental impacts. But it is not that simple, as the theoretical frameworks and specific examples presented in this book demonstrate. Readers will find many important insights here.’ -- Susan Handy, University of California, Davis, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface x 1 Introduction to Innovations in Transport 1 Bert van Wee, Jan Anne Annema and Jonathan Köhler PART I FRAMEWORKS FOR ANALYSING TRANSPORT INNOVATIONS 2 A transitions theory perspective on transport innovation 14 Bonno Pel 3 Modelling innovations in freight transport: a business ecosystem perspective 35 Giovanni Zenezini and Lóránt A. Tavasszy 4 Understanding mobility biographies: conceptual and empirical advancements and practical innovation 68 Henrike Rau and Joachim Scheiner 5 Behavioral economics and social nudges in sustainable travel 89 William Riggs 6 Transport innovation theories: a brief overview 111 Jan Anne Annema PART II TRANSPORT INNOVATIONS 7 Technological innovation systems and transport innovations: understanding vehicle electrification in Norway 131 Ove Langeland, Cyriac George and Erik Figenbaum 8 Beyond market success: unpacking the societal implications of the e-bike 164 Qi Sun 9 Explaining the growth in light electric vehicles in city logistics 188 Ron van Duin, Walther Ploos van Amstel and Hans Quak 10 Automated driving on the path to enlightenment? 221 Maaike Snelder, Gonçalo Homem de Almeida Correia and Bart van Arem 11 Assessing policies to scale up carsharing 242 Karla Münzel, Marlous Arentshorst, Wouter Boon and Koen Frenken 12 Mobility-as-a-Service: how governance is shaping an innovation and its outcomes 269 Wijnand Veeneman 13 E-shopping, travel behavior, and society: a multi-level perspective on sustainable transitions 295 Kunbo Shi, Long Cheng and Frank Witlox 14 Identifying disruptive innovations in transport: the case of the Hyperloop 316 Yashar Araghi and Isabel R. Wilmink 15 Mission-oriented innovation policy: the case of the Swedish “Vision Zero” approach to traffic safety 343 Jannes Craens, Koen Frenken and Toon Meelen Index 359
£130.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Innovations in Transport: Success, Failure and
Book SynopsisThis timely book explores the likely success or failure of potential transport innovations. Chapters examine societally relevant effects of transport transitions, including impacts on the environment, accessibility, safety and more. It focuses on complex innovations in which both public and private actors are involved.Combining insights from innovation sciences with evolutionary economics, business economics, managerial sciences, psychology and history, the chapters consider state-of-the-art innovation theories applied to sustainable transport, with an emphasis on approaches to understanding behaviour. The book then explores a range of potential transitions, covering technological innovations such as vehicle electrification, e-bikes and light electric vehicles in city logistics, before moving on to look at service innovations including carsharing, mobility as a service and e-shopping.Offering coverage of both frameworks and innovation examples themselves, this book will be an interesting read for transport studies and innovation scholars. It will also be a useful tool for policy makers and planners working in the area.Trade Review‘A systems change is on its way. Cities all over the world are changing their mobility paradigms, trying to transform car-oriented cities into places for people. This change goes hand in hand with the necessary change towards climate neutral mobility and more liveable cities. It comes at a time when car ownership can be replaced by alternatives such as shared mobility or mobility as a service, and many other smaller and larger innovations are shaping the future. In this book it is shown how transition theory and other frameworks can help to understand the incremental and radical changes that are supporting this transition towards a more sustainable mobility system. A must-read for everyone who wants to understand what the future of mobility will look like!’ -- Cathy Macharis, VUB-Mobilise, Belgium‘The transportation field has long put its faith in technological innovation as a way to solve our problems, whether traffic congestion or environmental impacts. But it is not that simple, as the theoretical frameworks and specific examples presented in this book demonstrate. Readers will find many important insights here.’ -- Susan Handy, University of California, Davis, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface x 1 Introduction to Innovations in Transport 1 Bert van Wee, Jan Anne Annema and Jonathan Köhler PART I FRAMEWORKS FOR ANALYSING TRANSPORT INNOVATIONS 2 A transitions theory perspective on transport innovation 14 Bonno Pel 3 Modelling innovations in freight transport: a business ecosystem perspective 35 Giovanni Zenezini and Lóránt A. Tavasszy 4 Understanding mobility biographies: conceptual and empirical advancements and practical innovation 68 Henrike Rau and Joachim Scheiner 5 Behavioral economics and social nudges in sustainable travel 89 William Riggs 6 Transport innovation theories: a brief overview 111 Jan Anne Annema PART II TRANSPORT INNOVATIONS 7 Technological innovation systems and transport innovations: understanding vehicle electrification in Norway 131 Ove Langeland, Cyriac George and Erik Figenbaum 8 Beyond market success: unpacking the societal implications of the e-bike 164 Qi Sun 9 Explaining the growth in light electric vehicles in city logistics 188 Ron van Duin, Walther Ploos van Amstel and Hans Quak 10 Automated driving on the path to enlightenment? 221 Maaike Snelder, Gonçalo Homem de Almeida Correia and Bart van Arem 11 Assessing policies to scale up carsharing 242 Karla Münzel, Marlous Arentshorst, Wouter Boon and Koen Frenken 12 Mobility-as-a-Service: how governance is shaping an innovation and its outcomes 269 Wijnand Veeneman 13 E-shopping, travel behavior, and society: a multi-level perspective on sustainable transitions 295 Kunbo Shi, Long Cheng and Frank Witlox 14 Identifying disruptive innovations in transport: the case of the Hyperloop 316 Yashar Araghi and Isabel R. Wilmink 15 Mission-oriented innovation policy: the case of the Swedish “Vision Zero” approach to traffic safety 343 Jannes Craens, Koen Frenken and Toon Meelen Index 359
£38.90
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Transportation Networks and the Optimal Location
Book SynopsisThe relationship between the shape of transportation networks and the optimal locations and allocations of human activities is examined in this unique volume.Simulations are performed on different toy-networks: several transportation networks are designed and their effects on location-allocation results are tested on different markets. Several optimal location models are used. The author then attempts to discover how the modelling results are affected by negative externalities or zone pricing policies. Finally, these results are applied to real-world situations, illustrating and confirming the results of the simulations performed on toy-networks.This volume will be considered as an interesting and original approach for location-modellers as well as planners. Transportation Networks and the Optimal Location of Human Activities will also appeal to geographers, spatial economists, location-allocation practitioners and transportation researchers.Trade Review'The book is clearly written and contains an extensive literature review that promises to be a useful guide to readers who intend to apply network structures in their own research. . . The research in this book is original. It hopes to initiate a critical discussion and therefore leaves a lot of questions open.' -- Hans Kremers, The Economic Journal'The book's special contribution is that it highlights the impact of transport infrastructure on the optimal location patterns . . . well written. It provides new ideas for insiders and at the same time is also accessible for outsiders . . . Isabelle Thomas has written a nice book with a clear focus.' -- Piet Rietveld, Journal of Regional Science'Economists have rediscovered space through the surge of the so-called "New Economic Geography". However, they often forget the tremendous amount of work developed in economic geography per se. In this book, Isabelle Thomas provides a clear, rigorous and unified treatment of one of the main approaches taken by geographers to study the location of human activities, namely Numerical Geography. Economists, regional scientists and transportation planners have much to learn from this book while geographers should be pleased to see how one of them masters so well such a difficult topic.' -- Jacques Thisse, CORE, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Part I: Measuring the Shape of the Transportation Network 2. ‘Measuring’ the Shape of the Transportation Network: State of the Art Part II: Location-Allocation Results and the Shape of the Transportation Network 3. Optimal Locations and Transportation Networks: The Case of Autarky 4. Optimal Locations and Transportation Networks: The Case of a Common Market 5. Optimal Locations of Human Activities and the Permeability of the Border in a Common Market Part III: Location-Allocation Modelling and the Measure of Distance 6. Distance-Predicting Functions and Location-Allocation Results 7. Price Policies, Transportation Networks and Location-Allocation Results 8. Negative Externalities and Location-Allocation Results Part IV: Land-Use Planning and the Shape of the Transportation Network: Two Real-World Examples 9. Optimal Locations of Health Centres in Niger: Rainy Season versus Dry Season Accessibility 10. Optimal Location of Recycling in Belgium: Externalities versus Transportation Costs 11. Conclusion References Index
£110.00
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Electrical Energy Storage for Buildings in Smart
Book Synopsis Current developments in the renewable energy field, and the trend toward self-production and self-consumption of energy, has led to increased interest in the means of storing electrical energy; a key element of sustainable development. This book provides an in-depth view of the environmentally responsible energy solutions currently available for use in the building sector. It highlights the importance of storing electrical energy, demonstrates the many services that the storage of electrical energy can bring, and discusses the important socio-economic factors related to the emergence of smart buildings and smart grids. Finally, it presents the methodological tools needed to build a system of storage-based energy management, illustrated by concrete, pedagogic examples. Table of ContentsForeword xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1. Storing Electrical Energy in Habitat: Toward “Smart Buildings” and “Smart Cities” 1 1.1. Toward smarter electrical grids 1 1.1.1. The move to decentralize electrical grids 1 1.1.2. Smart grids 2 1.2. Storage requirements in buildings 4 1.3. Difficulties in storing electrical energy 5 1.4. Electricity supply in buildings 7 1.4.1. Building supply and consumption 7 1.4.2. Self-production and self-consumption 10 1.4.3. Micro-grids 11 1.5. Smart buildings 14 1.6. Smart cities 18 1.7. Socio-economic questions 19 1.7.1. Toward new economic models 19 1.7.2. Social acceptability 20 1.8. Storage management 22 1.9. Methodologies used in developing energy management for storage systems 24 Chapter 2. Energy Storage in a Commercial Building 27 2.1. Introduction 27 2.2. Managing energy storage in a supermarket 27 2.2.1. Introduction 27 2.2.2. System characteristics 28 2.2.3. Electricity billing 31 2.2.4. Objectives of the energy management strategy 32 2.2.5. Fuzzy logic supervisor 33 2.2.6. Simulation 46 2.2.7. Performance analysis using indicators 49 2.3. Conclusion 51 2.4. Acknowledgments 52 Chapter 3. Energy Storage in a Tertiary Building, Combining Photovoltaic Panels and LED Lighting 53 3.1. Introduction 53 3.2. DC network architecture 55 3.3. Energy management 56 3.3.1. Specification 56 3.3.2. System inputs/outputs 58 3.3.3. Functional graph 59 3.3.4. Determination of membership functions 61 3.3.5. Operational graph 63 3.3.6. Fuzzy rules 63 3.4. Simulation results 66 3.4.1. Case 1: favorable grid access conditions (GAC) 68 3.4.2. Case 2: unfavorable GACs 69 3.4.3. Case 3: variable GAC 70 3.4.4. Comparison of results 73 3.5. Conclusion 74 3.6. Acknowledgments 75 Chapter 4. Hybrid Storage Associated with Photovoltaic Technology for Buildings in Non-interconnected Zones 77 4.1. Introduction 77 4.2. Photovoltaic systems in buildings and integration into the grid 78 4.2.1. Context and economic issues 78 4.2.2. Examples of projects 80 4.3. Importance of storage in photovoltaic systems 85 4.3.1. Photovoltaic systems for isolated sites 85 4.3.2. Photovoltaic systems connected to the grid 85 4.3.3. Hybrid storage 86 4.3.4. Electronic conversion structures for hybrid storage 88 4.4. Photovoltaic generator with hybrid storage system 91 4.4.1. Case study 91 4.4.2. Principles and standards for frequency support 93 4.4.3. Calculating battery wear 97 4.5. Energy management 99 4.5.1. Methodology 99 4.5.2. Operating specifications 100 4.5.3. Supervisor structure and determination of input/output 101 4.5.4. Functional graphs 103 4.5.5. Membership functions 105 4.5.6. Operating graphs 108 4.5.7. Fuzzy rules 110 4.5.8. Evaluation indicators 113 4.6. Simulation results 114 4.6.1. Supervisor validation 115 4.6.2. Life expectancy of storage elements 120 4.6.3. Efficiency 123 4.6.4. Levelized cost of energy 126 4.7. Experimental validation of energy management 128 4.7.1. Definition of tests 128 4.7.2. Experimental results 129 4.8. Conclusion 132 4.9. Acknowledgments 134 Chapter 5. Economic and Sociological Implications of Smart Grids 135 5.1. Introduction 135 5.2. Actor diversity in smart grids 137 5.3. Economic and sociological implications of smart grids 138 5.3.1. Introduction 138 5.3.2. Implications of smart grids for the value chain 141 5.3.3. The “downstream” role of smart grids 150 5.3.4. The “upstream” role of smart grids 160 5.3.5. Demand management programs 166 5.4. Social acceptability 169 5.4.1. Introduction 169 5.4.2. Conceptual frameworks: points of reference 170 5.4.3. Studies of social acceptability 174 5.4.4. Theoretical application of voluntary load reduction within a reference framework 181 5.4.5. Quality of the load reduction contract 191 5.5. Conclusion 195 5.6. Acknowledgments 196 Chapter 6. Energy Mutualization for Tertiary Buildings, Residential Buildings and Producers 197 6.1. Introduction 197 6.2. Energy mutualization between commercial, tertiary and residential buildings, producers and grid managers 198 6.2.1. Grid actors 198 6.2.2. Energy service aggregator 199 6.2.3. Case study: structure of the micro-grid 201 6.2.4. Consumption and production profiles of actors in the micro-grid 203 6.3. Management of energy mutualization for tertiary buildings, residential buildings and energy producers 205 6.3.1. Objectives and constraints of actors in the micro-grid 206 6.3.2. Supervisor structure: input and output variables 210 6.3.3. Functional graphs 211 6.3.4. Membership functions 212 6.3.5. Operating graphs 217 6.3.6. Fuzzy rules 217 6.3.7. Indicators 221 6.4. Case study 221 6.4.1. Characteristics of the micro-grid 221 6.4.2. Scenarios 222 6.5. Load reduction 228 6.5.1. Load reduction principle 228 6.5.2. Introduction to load reduction and acceptability 229 6.5.3. Simulation of energy management with load reduction 231 6.6. Conclusion 233 6.7. Acknowledgments 233 6.8. Appendix 1 234 Chapter 7. Centralized Management of a Local Energy Community to Maximize Self-consumption of PV Production 235 7.1. Introduction 235 7.2. Energy management issues in residential neighborhoods 242 7.2.1. Electric grid management: basic principles 242 7.2.2. The move toward smart grids 243 7.2.3. A few applications of micro-grids for managing local energy communities 246 7.3. The active PV generator 249 7.3.1. Current PV production 249 7.3.2. Limits and necessary developments 249 7.3.3. Cascade structure 250 7.3.4. Domestic application 251 7.3.5. Energy management of the DC bus 254 7.3.6. Energy management of ultracapacitors 261 7.4. Micro-grid management 263 7.4.1. Organization of electrical grid management 263 7.4.2. Key functions 264 7.4.3. Characteristics of local controllers for distributed production 268 7.4.4. Fundamentals of power balancing 268 7.4.5. Load management 270 7.5. Application to the context of a residential electrical network 270 7.5.1. From managing domestic demand to managing domestic production 270 7.5.2. Residential grids and application of micro-grid concepts 273 7.5.3. Energy management of a micro-grid 277 7.6. Prediction techniques and data processing 278 7.6.1. Predicting PV production 278 7.6.2. Load prediction 279 7.6.3. Energy estimation 281 7.7. Day ahead operational planning and half-hourly power reference calculations 283 7.7.1. Objectives 283 7.7.2. Constraints 283 7.7.3. Determinist algorithm for generator use 284 7.7.4. Practical application 287 7.8. Medium-term energy management 289 7.8.1. Reducing observed deviations 289 7.8.2. Energy management to minimize the aging of batteries 290 7.9. Short-term energy management 292 7.9.1. Primary frequency regulation 292 7.9.2. Power balancing strategies in the active generator 292 7.10. Experimental testing using real-time simulation 294 7.10.1. Benefits of real-time simulation 294 7.10.2. The Electrical Power Management Lab 295 7.10.3. Experimental implementation 297 7.10.4. Analysis of self-consumption in a house 300 7.10.5. Increasing the proportion of PV use in a residential grid 306 7.11. Review of scientific contributions and methodological summary 312 7.12. Concluding thoughts and research perspectives 313 Chapter 8. Reversible Charging from Electric Vehicles to Grids and Buildings 317 8.1. Introduction 317 8.2. Reversible charging of electric vehicles 319 8.2.1. Vehicle to Grid 319 8.2.2. Vehicle to Home and to Building 323 8.2.3. Vehicle to Station and energy hubs 324 8.2.4. Energy service aggregator 325 8.3. Potential services and energy management of reversible EV fleets 325 8.3.1. Services supplied by V2G 325 8.3.2. Energy management of a V2G fleet 328 8.4. Vehicle to Station: V2S 340 8.4.1. Impact and contribution of EVs in a railway station carpark 340 8.4.2. V2S: contribution of V2G technology in a station parking lot 344 8.5. V2H 348 8.6. Conclusion 352 8.7. Acknowledgments 353 8.8. Appendix 353 8.8.1. Detailed functional graphs for the V2G application 353 References 355 Index 369
£125.06
Management Books 2000 Ltd The Estory: Undertaking the Mobility Challenge
Book SynopsisThis is an illustrated celebration of the pioneering development of Formula E – the FIA-approved class of auto racing dedicated to electric-powered cars.The Founding Partners of Formula E decided that the event would be a platform to boost sustainable innovations, a gateway to the cities of tomorrow and alternative transport. After the very first Formula E season in 2014-2015, this dream is already becoming a reality – and the best is yet to come. Without fear or favour, Formula E is now moving forward with a critical and (more importantly) enthusiastic approach to encouraging and promoting development of the format. You will find in this book examples of innovations developed at Formula E, or for which Formula E is a fast-track to growth. The set-up of the race is in itself an exceptional event. Here we focus on what is happening behind the scenes. As you will see, Formula E is (much) more than a race. Year after year, we will update this book with new innovations and new exciting partnerships.
£23.75
John Wiley & Sons Inc Successful Pneumatic Conveying: IMechE Seminar
Book SynopsisA review of pneumatic conveyance technology and challenges Successful Pneumatic Conveying provides a detailed overview of the field's fundamental principles and practices. Presented by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, this book features detailed explanations, current technologies, and solutions to the challenges encountered in the design and construction of efficient pneumatic conveyance systems. Topics include vacuum versus positive pressure, blockage problems, high pressure systems, particle attention and deposition, attrition and wear, conveying fragile materials, and more to provide useful insight to engineers in the field.Table of ContentsIntroduction to pneumatic conveying, N. Mainwaring; vacuum versus positive pressure, R. Burgess; design for throughput, R. Huggett; solving throughput and blockage problems in pneumatic conveying systems, M.G. Jones; reliability of operation - in practice, C. Chubb; understanding and controlling attrition and wear, M. Bradley; particle attrition and deposition in pneumatic conveying, T. Taylor; pneumatic conveying of fragile materials, J.M. Bell; pneumatic conveying systems associated with high-pressure system, M. Chisholm.
£115.16
United Nations Recommendations on the transport of dangerous
Book SynopsisThe Manual of Tests and Criteria contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations, as well as of chemicals presenting physical hazards according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). As a consequence, it supplements also national or international regulations which are derived from the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods or the GHS.At its ninth session (7 December 2018), the Committee adopted a set of amendments to the sixth revised edition of the Manual as amended by Amendment 1. This seventh revised edition takes account of these amendments. In addition, noting that the work to facilitate the use of the Manual in the context of the GHS had been completed, the Committee considered that the reference to the "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" in the title of the Manual was no longer appropriate, and decided that from now on, the Manual should be entitled "Manual of Tests and Criteria".
£119.20
United Nations Recommendations on the transport of dangerous
Book SynopsisThe Manual of Tests and Criteria contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations, as well as of chemicals presenting physical hazards according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). As a consequence, it supplements also national or international regulations which are derived from the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods or the GHS.
£99.20
United Nations Publications ADR 2017 European Agreement Concerning the
Book SynopsisThe European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road contains the conditions under which dangerous goods may be carried internationally. This version contains in particular new or revised provisions concerning for vehicles and machineries; battery powered vehicles and equipment; marking and labeling for lithium batteries in Class 9; instructions in writing; construction and equipment of vehicles; use of LPG, CNG and LNG as fuel for vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
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United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
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United Nations Recommandations des Nations Unies relatives au
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United Nations Recommandations relatives au transport des
Book SynopsisRecommandations relatives au transport des marchandises dangereuses des Nations Unies, et pour classer les produits chimiques qui présentent des dangers physiques conformément au Système général harmonisé de classification et d’étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH). En conséquence, il complète également les règlements nationaux et internationaux qui ont été établis sur la base des Recommandations relatives au transport des marchandises dangereuses ou du SGH.
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United Nations Recommandations Relatives au Transport des
Book SynopsisLe Règlement type traite de la classification des marchandises dangereuses, de leur énumération, de l'utilisation, de la construction, des épreuves et des agréments des emballages et des citernes mobiles, ainsi que des procédures d'expédition incluant le marquage, l'étiquetage, le placardage et la documentation. Il vise à éviter les accidents matériels et de personnes et les dommages à l'environnement en cours de transport, quel que soit le mode de transport utilisé, et à assurer ainsi un niveau de sécurité élevé.
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United Nations Recomendaciones Relativas al Transporte de
Book SynopsisEl Manual de Pruebas y Criterios contiene criterios y descripciones de métodos y procedimientos de prueba para la clasificación de mercancías peligrosas de acuerdo con las disposiciones de las partes 2 y 3 de las “Recomendaciones relativas al Transporte de Mercancías Peligrosas: Reglamentación Modelo”, y para la clasificación de los productos químicos que presentan peligros físicos de acuerdo con el “Sistema Globalmente Armonizado de clasificación y etiquetado de productos químicos (SGA)”. Como consecuencia, complementa también los reglamentos nacionales o internacionales que se derivan de las recomendaciones de las Naciones Unidas relativas al transporte de mercancías peligrosas o el SGA .
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