Mechanical engineering and materials Books

The problem of storing hydrogen safely and effectively is one of the major technological barriers currently preventing the widespread adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier and the subsequent transition to a so-called...

Replacement Models with Minimal Repair is a collection of works by several well-known specialists on the subject of minimal repair in replacement policies. It gives an exhaustive list of minimal repair models for the effective...

Control of Integral Processes with Dead Time provides a unified and coherent review of the various approaches devised for the control of integral processes, addressing the problem from different standpoints. In particular, the...

Electrical grids are, in general, among the most reliable systems in the world. These large interconnected systems, however, are subject to a host of challenges - aging infrastructure, transmission expansion to meet growing demand, distributed resources,...

In recent years, rapid changes and improvements have been witnessed in the field of transformer condition monitoring and assessment, especially with the advances in computational intelligence techniques. Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power...

With the pressure of time-based competition increasing, and customers demanding faster service, availability of service parts becomes a critical component of manufacturing and servicing operations. Service Parts Management...

The measurement of dependability attributes on real systems is a very time-consuming and costly affair, making analytical or simulation modeling the only viable solutions. Dependability of Networked Computer-based Systems...

Understanding corrosion is essential for selecting and maintaining equipment and structural components that will withstand environmental and process conditions effectively. Fundamentals of Metallic Corrosion: Atmospheric and Media Corrosion of Metals...

Expanded to include a broader range of problems than the bestselling first edition, Finite Element Method Using MATLAB: Second Edition presents finite element approximation concepts, formulation, and programming in a format that effectively streamlines...

Fermentation and Food Safety covers the issues and processes that influence and affect the safety of fermented foods. Beginning with an explanation of fermented foods, basic safety issues, and the HACCP system, this...

This new edition of a highly successful book retains the emphasis on the practical approach to rancidity in foods which was the hallmark of the previous editions. There has been substantial revision to bring existing...

Now there's a single easy-reading reference to help you plan, implement, and audit a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) program. HACCP User's Manual provides comprehensive information on new and existing...

This reference features the latest findings surrounding the physicochemical aspects of surfactant and polymer systems to facilitate the design and understanding of novel and advanced drug delivery formulations. It covers the basics of surfactant and...

CONTENTSChapter - 1. Introduction;Chapter - 2. Characteristics of Cotton Textile Processing Effluents;Sizing ;Desizing ;Scouring ;Bleaching ;Mercerizing ;Dyeing ;Printing ;Finishing ;Combined Effluent ;Chapter - 3. Treatment of Cotton Textile Processing...

Rapid Prototyping of Application Specific Signal Processors presents leading-edge research that focuses on design methodology, infrastructure support and scalable architectures developed by the 150 million dollar DARPA...

In the early days of VLSI, the design of the power distribution for an integrated cir­ cuit was rather simple. Power distribution --the design of the geometric topology for the network of wires that connect the various power...

Software Synthesis from Dataflow Graphs addresses the problem of generating efficient software implementations from applications specified as synchronous dataflow graphs for programmable digital signal processors (DSPs) used...

Models in system design follow the general tendency in electronics in terms of size, complexity and difficulty of maintenance. While a model should be a manageable representation of a system, this increasing complexity...

The VITAL specification addresses the issues of interoperability, backannotation and high performance simulation for sign-off quality ASIC libraries in VHDL. VITAL provides modeling guidelines and a set of pre-defined packages...

The first book to scientifically attribute the relationship between ergonomic factors and the quality of sleep, Back and Bed describes the pros and cons of different types of mattresses, supporting structures, head cushions, and sleeping postures. The...

This book serves as a preliminary reference for the principles of thermal radiation and its modelling in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.Radiation Heat Transfer Modelling with Computational Fluid Dynamics covers strategies and processes...

This collection discusses various micro/nanodevice design and fabrication for single-biomolecules detection. It will be an ideal reference text for graduate students and professionals in diverse subject areas including materials science, biomedical...

Structured with a practical approach, Engineering Capstone Design guides engineering students to successfully manage capstone design projects. The book addresses the challenge of open-ended design projects, often in a team-based format, discussing team...

This classic and authoritative textbook contains material that is not over-simplified and can be used to solve real-world noise control engineering problems. It covers the principles with practical application of current noise control technology.Topics...

Discusses all the major aspects of automotive and engine lubrication - presenting state-of-the-art advances in the field from both research and industrial perspectives. This book should be of interest to mechanical, lubrication and automotive engineers,...

Welcome to a journey into creativity.Generative Art is a captivating form of artistic expression that leverages algorithms, mathematics, and technology to create stunning visuals, novel effects, and deep experiences. These artistic works are not merely...

If you are preparing for the Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE) exam and job interview, this boiler operation book is an essential resource for you. "Boiler Operation Engineer Exam, Interview Q&A Terminology, and Boiler Overview" provides a...

Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit dem Verhalten von kurzglasfaserverstärktem Polyamid 66 unter Ermüdungsbelastung. Dabei wird eine Datenanalyse unter verschiedenen Belastungszuständen, die Schallemissionsanalyse in Restfestigkeitsversuchen...

Autodesk® Inventor® 2019 bietet für Baugruppen den speziellen Bereich der dynamischen Simulation. Baugruppen können hier um weitere Umgebungsvariablen (wie z. B. Dämpfung, Steifigkeit, Reibungskoeffizient) ergänzt und mit zusätzlichen externen Kräften...

Continuing the success of its predecessor, "Lignocellulosic Biomass I", the second volume of this Special Issue explores the latest research and advancements in lignocellulosic biomass utilization. This collection of articles reflects on the...

The aim of the following reprint is to immerse the reader in the latest approach of Chemical Sensors for Volatile Organic Compound Detection. As VOCs are ubiquitous in multiple specific settings, such as confined spaces and chemical production processes,...

The articles gathered in the Special Issue 'Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow 2023' regard applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer, including Newtonian, non-Newtonian, single or two-phase flows. Gathered research presents experiments and numerical...

Utilizing advanced technology and materials is crucial for sustainable and intelligent progression in road infrastructure on a global scale. This Special Issue focuses on research related to machine learning, recycled and eco-friendly materials, climate...

Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are efficient storage systems for portable electronic devices, electrical power grids, and electrified transportation due to their high-energy density and low maintenance requirements. After their launch into the market in...

Metallic glasses are multi-component metallic alloys with disordered atomic distribution unlike their crystalline counterparts with long range periodicity in arrangement of atoms. Metallic glasses of different compositions are being commercially used in...

Carbon materials are one of the most fascinating materials because of their unique properties and potential use in several applications. They can be obtained from residues or by using advanced synthesis technologies like chemical vapor deposition. The...

This Special Issue highlights novel nanocolloids like magnetic nanoparticles, nanomicelles, nanoliposomes, nanocapsules, and nanoclays, stimulating novel interests and ideas in research groups involved in the development of novel nanotools within the...

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The textbook is used to support the students during a semester-long project.  Some of the material may be covered in lecture, recitation or in a computer laboratory or a model shop.  Additional material is covered with reading assignments...

Porous materials captivate a great deal of interest due to their high surface area to volume ratio and utilization in different areas like separation, catalysis, adsorption, ion conduction and filtration. A large variety of porous networks have been...

Geopolymers are a new class of binder materials and are generally classified as pure inorganic geopolymers and organic containing geopolymers. Geopolymers are multi-functional materials with applications in a large variety of scientific and industrial...