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Principles and Modeling of the Power Transformers (Energy Systems in Electrical Engineering)
by Behrooz Vahidi Ramezan Ali NaghizadehThis book describes many aspects of power transformers. And it mainly provides valuable knowledges such as two deals with power transformer construction, different types of transformers and connections, power transformer core modelling, and the low-frequency and mid-frequency modelling of transformers. Moreover, it also introduces a new method for high-frequency modelling of transformer which can attract many students learning the power transformer research field. The goal of this book is to educate the postgraduate students and engineers about principals and modeling of the transformers.
Theoretical and Experimental Studies on Steady-State Microbunching (Springer Theses)
by Xiujie DengThis open access book is devoted to the theoretical and experimental studies of a novel accelerator light source mechanism called steady-state microbunching (SSMB) which promises high-power, high-repetition rate, narrow-band coherent radiation in an electron storage ring. The contribution of this dissertation consists of three parts: first, answers the question of how to realize SSMB from a beam dynamics perspective; second, reveals what radiation characteristics can we obtain from the formed SSMB; and third, experimentally demonstrates the working mechanism of SSMB in a real machine for the first time. The highlights of this book can be summarized as: Presents the first proof-of-principle experiment of a promising accelerator light source mechanism; Covers precision longitudinal and transverse-longitudinal coupling dynamics in a storage ring; Provides useful formulas and example parameters for high-power infrared, EUV and soft X-ray light source design.
Digital Twin Technologies in Transportation Infrastructure Management
by Wenjuan Wang Qasim Zaheer Shi Qiu Weidong Wang Chengbo Ai Jin Wang Sicheng Wang Wenbo HuThis book reveals the power of digital twin technologies in terms of optimizing the performance and maintenance of infrastructure assets. From roads, bridges, and tunnels to airports and smart cities, it will guide you through the latest advances in and use cases on this cutting-edge technology. You will come to understand the challenges involved in the development of digital twins and learn about the initiatives and projects underway to overcome them. Explore the potential of this technology in terms of reducing costs, improving system performance, and enhancing the overall infrastructure experience for users. Get ready to embark on a journey of understanding the future of transportation infrastructure management with digital twin technologies.
Pharmacological Interventions for Osteoporosis (Tissue Repair and Reconstruction)
by Andy H. Choi Sian Yik LimThis book provides readers a fundamental insight into the basic properties of the pharmaceutical agents used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It provides insight into mechanisms of action, updated information on clinical utility, and possible side effects associated with the use of these pharmaceutical agents. In particular, it highlights the use of two monoclonal antibodies romosozumab and denosumab in activating osteoblast differentiation and inhibiting osteoclasts. It also discusses two anabolic pharmaceutical agents, teriparatide and abaloparatide to treat osteoporosis. They have been shown to reduce the incidence of non-vertebral and vertebral fractures significantly after they were administered to patients daily as subcutaneous injections. The content of this book caters to researchers, scientists, and clinical practitioners who are interested in the treatment of osteoporosis using pharmaceutical agents.
Parameter Estimation of Nonlinear Random Medium by Scattered Electromagnetic Fields (Springer Tracts in Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
by Manisha Khulbe Harish ParthasarathyThis book is on the nonlinear random medium analysis that includes subtopics of terahertz imaging, inverse scattering, plasmonics, quantum optics/communication laser modes, and terahertz photonic antennas. Here in this book, a mathematical framework is developed to analyze the impact of dimensions and chemical potential on nano-antenna channels.
Stochastic Dynamic Response and Stability of Ships and Offshore Platforms (Ocean Engineering & Oceanography #27)
by Yingguang WangThis textbook investigates in detail the methods for stochastic dynamic response and stability analyses of nonlinear systems (especially ships and ocean engineering systems), elucidating the advantages and disadvantages of each of the methods (the statistical linearization method, the perturbation method, the Monte Carlo Simulation method, the numerical path integration method, the global geometric method and the first passage theory). Studies on stochastic dynamic analysis of nonlinear systems have attracted engineers and scientists from various disciplines, such as aeronautical, civil, mechanical and ocean engineering. Pursuing a systematic approach, this book establishes a fundamental framework for this topic, while emphasizing the importance of accurate and efficient analysis as well as the significant influence of choosing a suitable method in the design and optimization of various nonlinear engineering systems (especially ships and ocean engineering systems).The textbook is intended for upper undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in advanced dynamic analysis technologies, researchers investigating nonlinear systems under stochastic dynamic excitations, and civil/mechanical/structural/ocean engineers working on designing and optimization of real-world nonlinear engineering systems. The basis of English translation of this book from its Chinese original manuscript was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision of the content was done by the author.
Adaptable Design: Methods and Applications (Research on Intelligent Manufacturing)
by Peihua Gu Deyi Xue Qingjin Peng Jian ZhangThis book provides a comprehensive discussion of Adaptable Design (AD). It covers the conception, method, and application of AD to the real-world product design. AD's benefits are substantial as it upgrades, reuses, remanufactures and recycles products throughout the product lifecycle. It rapidly adapts the existing design in development of new designs. Key elements of AD include rationalized function structures, adaptable product architectures, adaptable interfaces, and adaptability evaluations. The main feature of AD is adaptability in design methods and product applications with general and specific adaptability. AD has also modeling and evaluating adaptabilities.
Models for Wind Tunnel Tests Based on Additive Manufacturing Technology (Additive Manufacturing Technology)
by Weijun Zhu Dichen LiThis book systematically introduces design and fabrication of physical models for wind tunnel tests based on additive manufacturing technology, including model design technology, model fabrication process, strengthening technology, etc. On this basis, it introduces in detail the specific implementation process of commonly used models, e.g., force measurement models, pressure measurement models, elastic models, and flutter models. This book mainly provides references for researchers and engineers who are engaged in aircraft design, experimental fluid mechanics, and additive manufacturing technology research.
Proceedings of World Conference on Artificial Intelligence: WCAIAA 2023 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by Ashish Kumar Tripathi Darpan Anand Atulya K. NagarThis book is a collection of outstanding research papers presented at the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Advances and Applications (WCAIAA 2023), organized by Sir Padampat Singhania University, India and is technically sponsored by Soft Computing Research Society during March 18–19, 2023. The topics covered are agent-based systems, evolutionary algorithms, approximate reasoning, bioinformatics and computational biology, artificial intelligence in modeling and simulation, natural language processing, brain-machine interfaces, collective intelligence, computer vision and speech understanding, data mining, swarm intelligence, machine learning, human-computer interaction, intelligent sensor, devices and applications, and intelligent database systems.
Pearl Millet in the 21st Century: Food-Nutrition-Climate resilience-Improved livelihoods
by Vilas A Tonapi Nepolean Thirunavukkarasu Sk Gupta Prakash I Gangashetty Op YadavThis book documents the global pearl millet research for achieving the sustainable development goals in the eve of International Year of Millets in 2023 by FAO. This book offers perspectives on the recent advances in the field of genomics, next-generation breeding approaches, hybrid development, crop production and protection technologies of pearl millets. Pearl millet is the world’s most important millet grown in the hot, semi-arid ecologies of Asia and Africa with versatile end uses. Of all the world’s cereals, pearl millet ranks the sixth most important crop after rice, wheat, maize, barley and sorghum. In the changing climatic condition, it can be pitched as strategic crop for food and nutritional security owing to its ability to survive in harsh ecologies and the higher micro-nutrients grain content. This books focuses on nutritional importance, climate resilience, seed systems, value-addition and market policies to enhance the genetic gain of pearl millets under marginal and favorable ecologies, and way forward for a food and nutrition secure world. It is a useful reading material for researchers and professionals working on small grains, millets and their cultivation and nutrition related aspects.
Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Vibration Problems: ICoVP 2023 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Sadok Sassi Paritosh Biswas Jiri NaprstekThis book presents the Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Vibration Problems (ICoVP 2023) and covers vibration problems of engineering both in theoretical and applied fields. Various topics covered in this volume are Vibration in Oil and Gas, Structural Dynamics, Structural Health Monitoring, Rotor Dynamics, Measurement Diagnostics in Vibration, Computational methods in Vibration and Wave Mechanics, Dynamics of Coupled Systems, Dynamics of Micro and Macro Systems, Multi-body dynamics, Nonlinear dynamicsReliability of dynamic systems, Vibrations due to solid/liquid phase interaction, Vibrations of transport systems, Seismic Isolation, Soil dynamics, Geotechnical earthquake engineering Dynamics of concrete structures, Underwater shock waves (Tsunami), Vibration control, uncertainty quantification and reliability analysis of dynamic structures, Vibration problems associated with nuclear power reactors, Earthquake engineering, impact and wind loading and vibration in composite structures and fracture mechanics. This book will be useful for both professionals and researchers working on vibrations problems in multidisciplinary areas.
Adaptive Dynamic Programming: For Chemotherapy Drug Delivery
by Jiayue Sun Shun Xu Yang Liu Huaguang ZhangThis open access book focuses on the practical application of Adaptive Dynamic Programming (ADP) in chemotherapy drug delivery, taking into account clinical variables and real-time data. ADP's ability to adapt to changing conditions and make optimal decisions in complex and uncertain situations makes it a valuable tool in addressing pressing challenges in healthcare and other fields. As optimization technology evolves, we can expect to see even more sophisticated and powerful solutions emerge.
Concrete Reinforcement Degradation and Rehabilitation: Damages, Corrosion and Prevention (Engineering Materials)
by Yuli Panca AsmaraThis book provides an overview of various methods of concrete reinforcement against corrosion. It consists of chapters, discussing reinforced concrete, concrete damages, causes of damages, protection, concrete maintenance, principles of corrosion, and how to conduct experiments to obtain reinforced concrete data. This book contributes to the infrastructure industry and is useful for the wider community to add insight into the field of corrosion and material damage. Reinforced concrete is a construction material that combines concrete and steel reinforcement. Thus, studying corrosion is useful for knowing when a material will break down and what will happen to the metal now and in the future. Knowing the corrosion process will prevent sudden damage, so it can provide early preparation. For this reason, knowledge is needed on how to check for damage to concrete, the process of corrosion mechanisms, corrosion prevention, methods for calculating corrosion rates, and how to maintain reinforced concrete so that it lasts longer. This book caters to researchers, administrators, academicians, policymakers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, instructors, and students who are looking to enrich their understanding of concrete reinforcement against corrosion.
Dynamic and Precise Engineering Surveying
by Qingquan LiDriven by the increasingly expanding needs of infrastructure construction, operation and maintenance, as well as the rapid developments of intelligent sensing and information technology, precise engineering surveying has been transformed from static, discrete, and manual into dynamic, continuous, and intelligent ways. This transformation leads to an advanced multidisciplinary field, dynamic and precise engineering surveying, on which the author has worked for over two decades. This book systematically summarizes the fundamentals, methods, and applications in dynamic and precise engineering surveying. The contents mainly include two parts: the first part introduces principles and methods of dynamic and precise engineering surveying; the second part presents representative applications in which innovative methods and advanced equipment are applied in the construction, operation and maintenance of mega and complex infrastructures.Readers engaged in surveying and mapping, civil engineering, water conservancy engineering, railway engineering, electronic information, and computer science, including undergraduates, graduates, researchers and engineers, will find it an informative reference.
ICREEM 2022: Proceedings of the International Conference on Renewable Energy and E-mobility (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Faiz Ahmad Taib Iskandar Khairul HabibThis book contains papers presented at the International Conference on Renewable Energy and E-mobility (ICREEM 2022) under the banner of World Engineering, Science & Technology Congress (ESTCON 2022) held from December 1 to 2, 2022, at Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, Malaysia. The conference contains papers presented by academics and industrial practitioners showcasing their latest advancements and findings in renewable energy systems and sustainable mobility. The papers are categorized under the following tracks and topics of research: (1) solar and thermal energy; (2) green and E-mobility; and (3) advanced simulation and technologies.
Practical Implementations of Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)
by Shashanka RajendrachariThis book gives in-depth information about evolution of additive manufacturing from a few decades to the present explaining how the technology has been improved with time and its practical implementation of the technology in various applications and industries. It describes the different types of additive manufacturing methods used to prepare materials and their advantages, followed by the limitations. This includes the fabrication of metal, polymer, biomaterial, hybrid nanomaterial, smart material, and ceramic materials using additive manufacturing methods used in many applications such as 3D printed batteries, supercapacitors, electrochemical sensors, biosensors, aircraft interior components, rocket engines components, automobile components, and medical implants. It also describes advanced applications of additive manufacturing materials in the construction, biomedical, and sports industries. In addition, the book also deep dives into the environmental impact and economic benefits of additive manufacturing industries. A special chapter is included to give an overview on the general type of job opportunities for engineering graduates and research scholars seeking to find employment in additive manufacturing companies. In short, the content of this book targets primarily researchers, engineering students (bachelors and masters), and industrial engineers.
Smart Learning for A Sustainable Society: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology)
by Chutiporn Anutariya Dejian Liu Kinshuk Ahmed Tlili Junfeng Yang Maiga ChangThis book collects the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE2023), held in Bangkok, Thailand, as a hybrid conference from 31st Aug to 1st Sep 2023. The proceedings focus on the interplay between pedagogy and technology, and their fusion towards the advancement of smart learning for a sustainable society. This book covers topics such as: artificial intelligence (AI) and smart technologies in education, innovative applications of smart learning, pedagogy, learning approaches and instructional design, online and digital learning spaces, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. It serves as a useful reference for stakeholders in the field of education who are interested in emerging technologies and their applications in smart learning, such as researchers, postgraduate students, undergraduate students, as well as policy makers.
Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Digitalization: Contemporary Strategy and Approaches (Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Governance & Fraud: Theory and Application)
by Eyüp Çetin Hilal ÖzenThis book takes a deep look at healthcare in today’s post-pandemic world. It combines both theory and application to reflect a new era for healthcare. The need for innovation, digitalization, and enhanced policies in healthcare has never been greater than it is today. Taking this need into consideration, this book offers a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, in both managerial and clinical views. Since the book combines both qualitative and quantitative studies about healthcare, readers will receive a broad view of healthcare issues and policies in today’s world.
Data Science: 9th International Conference of Pioneering Computer Scientists, Engineers and Educators, ICPCSEE 2023, Harbin, China, September 22–24, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1879)
by Zhiwen Yu Qilong Han Hongzhi Wang Bin Guo Xiaokang Zhou Xianhua Song Zeguang LuThis two-volume set (CCIS 1879 and 1880) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Pioneering Computer Scientists, Engineers and Educators, ICPCSEE 2023 held in Harbin, China, during September 22–24, 2023. The 52 full papers and 14 short papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 244 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Applications of Data Science, Big Data Management and Applications, Big Data Mining and Knowledge Management, Data Visualization, Data-driven Security, Infrastructure for Data Science, Machine Learning for Data Science and Multimedia Data Management and Analysis.Part II: Data-driven Healthcare, Data-driven Smart City/Planet, Social Media and Recommendation Systems and Education using big data, intelligent computing or data mining, etc.
Data Science: 9th International Conference of Pioneering Computer Scientists, Engineers and Educators, ICPCSEE 2023, Harbin, China, September 22–24, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1880)
by Zhiwen Yu Qilong Han Hongzhi Wang Bin Guo Xiaokang Zhou Xianhua Song Zeguang LuThis two-volume set (CCIS 1879 and 1880) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Pioneering Computer Scientists, Engineers and Educators, ICPCSEE 2023 held in Harbin, China, during September 22–24, 2023.The 52 full papers and 14 short papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 244 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections:Part I: Applications of Data Science, Big Data Management and Applications, Big Data Mining and Knowledge Management, Data Visualization, Data-driven Security, Infrastructure for Data Science, Machine Learning for Data Science and Multimedia Data Management and Analysis.Part II: Data-driven Healthcare, Data-driven Smart City/Planet, Social Media and Recommendation Systems and Education using big data, intelligent computing or data mining, etc.
Advances and Applications of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Proceedings of ICAAAIML 2022 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1078)
by Bhuvan Unhelkar Hari Mohan Pandey Arun Prakash Agrawal Ankur ChoudharyThis volume comprises the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advances and Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2022 (ICAAAIML 2022). It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of state-of-the-art research and development in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and their advanced applications in computer vision and blockchain. It also covers research in core concepts of computers, intelligent system design and deployment, real-time systems, WSN, sensors and sensor nodes, software engineering, image processing, and cloud computing. This volume will provide a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.
Reliability Engineering
by Youchao Sun Longbiao Li Dmytro TiniakovThis textbook covers the fundamentals of reliability theory and its application for engineering processes, especially for aircraft units and systems. Reliability basis was explained for the best understanding of reliability analysis application for engineering systems in aviation industry. Several approaches for the reliability analysis and their application with examples are presented. It also introduces main trends in the modern reliability theory development.This book will be interested for university students and early-career engineers of aviation industry majors.
Structural Composite Materials: Fabrication, Properties, Applications and Challenges (Composites Science and Technology)
by Satish Babu Boppana C. G. Ramachandra K. Palani Kumar S. RameshThis book covers topics related to structural composite materials such as processing, characterization, applications and challenges. The book presents ways of processing composites, where different types of composites can be processed depending on the type of reinforcement and matrix. It also outlines the evaluation of mechanical properties of a few processed composites and discusses the potential applications of composites and machining challenges faced in processing polymer and ceramic composites. The book caters to material scientists, industrial practitioners, researchers and students working on structural composite materials.
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Fluid, Thermal and Energy Systems: ICFTES 2022 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Sudev Das Narasimha Mangadoddy Jaap HoffmannThis book comprises the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Fluid, Thermal and Energy Systems. The contents of this book focus on phase change heat transfer, advanced energy systems, separated flows, turbulence and multi-phase modeling, computational fluid flow and heat transfer, thermal energy storage systems, integrated energy systems, nuclear thermal hydraulics, heat transfer in nanofluids, etc. This book serves as a useful reference to researchers, academicians, and students interested in the broad field of thermo-fluid science and engineering.
Decision Intelligence Solutions: Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology, InCITe 2023, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1080)
by Nitasha Hasteer Seán McLoone Manju Khari Purushottam SharmaThis book comprises the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Information Technology (InCITe-2023). It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of state-of-the-art research and development in decision intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, and enabling technologies for IoT, blockchain, and other futuristic computational technologies. It covers various topics that span cutting-edge, collaborative technologies and areas of computation. The content would serve as a rich knowledge repository on information & communication technologies, neural networks, fuzzy systems, natural language processing, data mining & warehousing, big data analytics, cloud computing, security, social networks and intelligence, decision-making and modeling, information systems, and IT architectures. This book provides a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.