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Design of Francis Turbine and OpenFOAM Methods
by Zhiwei Guo Sailesh Chitrakar Zhongdong Qian Bhola ThapaThis book provides a comprehensive guide for academics and industry professionals on designing and optimizing hydraulic turbines, with a particular focus on Francis turbines. The book covers the main dimensions of Francis turbines, including runners, guide vanes, and distributors. The authors have selected OpenFOAM, a free, open-source CFD software, for readers to perform simulations. While there is some existing literature on the topic, this book distinguishes itself by going into detail on the three phases of CFD methods. The authors also describe, step-by-step, how to create a new solver for hydraulic machines to account for sediment erosion. The content is presented in an easy-to-understand manner to help readers quickly grasp the material. The book is accessible to specialists in relevant fields, as well as undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and other professionals interested in designing a suitable Francis turbine or simulating multiphase flow fields for rotating machines.
Advances in Web-Based Learning – ICWL 2023: 22nd International Conference, ICWL 2023, Sydney, NSW, Australia, November 26–28, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14409)
by Haoran Xie Chiu-Lin Lai Wei Chen Guandong Xu Elvira PopescuThis book constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Web-Based Learning, ICWL 2023, in Sydney, NSW, Australia, in November 2023.The 9 full papers together with 7 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. The conference focuses on subjects such as Semantic Web for E-Learning, through Learning Analytics, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Assessment, Pedagogical Issues, E-learning Platforms, and Tools, to Mobile Learning.
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Computing, Communication, Security and Intelligent Systems: IC3SIS 2023 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by Shahid Mumtaz Danda B. Rawat Varun G. MenonThis book presents the best-selected research papers presented at the Second International Conference on Computing, Communication, Security & Intelligent Systems (IC3SIS 2023), organized by SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi, on July 06–07, 2023. It discusses the latest technologies in communication and intelligent systems, covering various areas of computing, such as advanced computing, communication and networking, intelligent systems and analytics, 5G and IoT, soft computing, and cybersecurity in general. Featuring work by leading researchers and technocrats, the book serves as a valuable reference resource for young researchers, academics, and industry practitioners.
Phygital Intelligence: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2023) (Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication)
by Chao Yan Hua Chai Tongyue Sun Philip F. YuanThis open access book is a compilation of selected papers from 2023 DigitalFUTURES — The 5nd International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2023). The work focuses on novel techniques for computational design and robotic fabrication. The contents make valuable contributions to academic researchers, designers, and engineers in the industry. As well, readers will encounter new ideas about understanding intelligence in architecture.
Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management
by Sohan Singh Walia Karmjeet Kaur Tamanpreet KaurThis book provides a comprehensive explanation of rainfed farming, dryland agriculture, and watershed management concepts. Despite utilizing all available water resources for irrigation, approximately half of the cultivated land will still rely on rainfall. With limited scope for expanding cultivated areas, meeting future food demands becomes an immense challenge. It is within this context that the significance of dryland agriculture emerges.Indian agriculture relies heavily on the monsoon, making water crucial for sustainable development. Unequal distribution of the global average rainfall (about 1000 mm) contributes to disparities in agriculture and socio-economic conditions. Around 70% of India's agriculture depends on rainfall, producing nearly 44% of the food and supporting 40% of the human and 60% of the livestock population. Even with full irrigation potential, half of cultivated land still relies on rain. Approximately 30% of the country is prone to drought and water scarcity, posing challenges for rainfed agriculture. Inefficient water use affects other inputs, emphasizing the need for resource management and indigenous systems.This book serves as a valuable resource for farmers, students, and scholars by providing guidance on various aspects of rainfed agriculture, dryland farming, and watershed resource management techniques. It aims to optimize the use of irrigation water and foster sustainable agricultural development. Additionally, it caters to the needs of graduate and postgraduate students studying agriculture, offering specific insights relevant to their designated course on rainfed agriculture and watershed management.
Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of ICEAI 2023 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by David Asirvatham Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt Przemyslaw Falkowski-Gilski R. KanthavelThis book gathers a collection of selected works and new research results of scholars and graduate students presented at International Conference on Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence (ICEAI 2023) held in Malaysia during 13-14 September 2023. The focus of the book is interdisciplinary in nature and includes research on all aspects of evolutionary computation to find effective solutions to a wide range of computationally difficult problems. The book covers topics such as particle swarm optimization, evolutionary programming, genetic programming, hybrid evolutionary algorithms, ant colony optimization, evolutionary neural networks, evolutionary reinforcement learning, genetic algorithms, memetic algorithms, novel bio-inspired algorithms, evolving multi-agent systems, agent-based evolutionary approaches, and evolutionary game theory.
Soft Computing and Signal Processing: Proceedings of 6th ICSCSP 2023, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #840)
by Hushairi Zen Naga M. Dasari Y. Madhavee Latha S. Srinivasa RaoThis book presents selected research papers on current developments in the fields of soft computing and signal processing from the Sixth International Conference on Soft Computing and Signal Processing (ICSCSP 2023). The book covers topics such as soft sets, rough sets, fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms and machine learning and discusses various aspects of these topics, e.g., technological considerations, product implementation and application issues.
Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of AITA 2023, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #843)
by Harish Sharma Antorweep Chakravorty Shahid Hussain Rajani KumariThis book features a collection of high-quality research papers presented at International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Applications (AITA 2023), held during 11–12 August 2023 in Bengaluru, India. The book is divided into two volumes and presents original research and review papers related to artificial intelligence and its applications in various domains including health care, finance, transportation, education, and many more.
Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of AITA 2023, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #844)
by Harish Sharma Antorweep Chakravorty Shahid Hussain Rajani KumariThis book features a collection of high-quality research papers presented at International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Applications (AITA 2023), held during 11–12 August 2023 in Bengaluru, India. The book is divided into two volumes and presents original research and review papers related to artificial intelligence and its applications in various domains including health care, finance, transportation, education, and many more.
Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics: Selected Articles from ICIMR 2023; 22-23 August, Suzhou, China (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #845)
by Andrew Tan Fan Zhu Haochuan Jiang Kazi Mostafa Eng Hwa Yap Leo Chen Lillian J. A. Olule Hyun MyungThis book presents selected peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics (ICIMR 2023) held on 22-23 August at the Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China. The book deliberates on the key challenges, engineering and scientific discoveries, innovations, and advances in intelligent manufacturing and robotics that are non-trivial through the lens of Industry 4.0. In this book, traditional and modern solutions that are employed across the spectrum of various intelligent manufacturing and robotics contexts are discussed. The book provides an insightful view on the current trends, issues, mitigating factors as well as proposed solutions.
Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2023 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #378)
by John R. Littlewood Lakhmi Jain Robert J. HowlettThis book contains the proceedings of the 15th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2023 (SEB2023) held in Bari, Italy, during September 18–20, 2023, organized by KES International. SEB23 invited contributions on a range of topics related to sustainable buildings and explored innovative themes regarding sustainable energy systems. The conference formed an exciting chance to present, interact, and learn about the latest research and practical developments on the subject. The conference attracted submissions from around the world. Submissions for the full-paper track were subjected to a blind peer-reviewed process. Only the best of these were selected for presentation at the conference and publication in these proceedings. It is intended that this book provides a useful and informative snapshot of recent research developments in the important and vibrant area of sustainability in energy and buildings.
Best Practices in Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering: Select Proceedings of IACESD 2023 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #449)
by Sreevalsa Kolathayar N. Vinod Chandra Menon K. S. SreekeshavaThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (IACESD 2023). The topics covered include emerging practices in geotechnical engineering and pavement, innovative approaches, and technologies to enhance the durability, sustainability, and performance of infrastructure, geosynthetics, geotechnical monitoring systems, and ground improvement techniques to address soil stability, settlement, and liquefaction issues. This book is useful for researchers and professionals’ geotechnical engineering.
Gene Editing in Plants: CRISPR-Cas and Its Applications
by Ashwani Kumar Sudipti Arora Shinjiro Ogita Yuan-Yeu Yau Krishnendu MukherjeeThis book is a collection of information about applying CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing in plants. The main focus of this book is to address the recent advances and future prospects of CRISPR-Cas technology in crops.Genome editing technology is important because it can be used to improve plant traits. The earlier genome-engineering tools, zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs), and TAL effector nucleases (TALENs) are complicated to design and not flexible. The novel genome editor, CRISPR-Cas systems, has advantages over ZFNs and TALENs. The advantages are simple and easy to design precision in targeting and efficiency. Due to its precision and simplicity, the CRISPR-Cas technology has rapidly become the most popular genome-editing platform in life-science fields. CRISPR-Cas technology has been used widely for human gene therapy to treat diseases and for plant breeding programs for crop improvement.This book is of interest and useful to genome-editing professionals, plant breeders, horticulturists, field-level extension workers, nurserymen, planters, ecologists, and valuable source of reference to the relevant researchers.
Developments and Applications of Geomatics: Proceedings of DEVA 2022 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #450)
by Shashi Mesapam Anurag Ohri Venkataramana Sridhar Nitin Kumar TripathiThis volume presents the selected papers from the International virtual conference on Developments and Applications of Geomatics. It covers a wide range of topics of GIS applications such as agricultural studies, climate change monitoring and impacts, floods monitoring, natural disasters, environmental impact assessment, ecosystem management and sustainable development, industrial pollution, structural health monitoring, unmanned aerial vehicles, transportation planning, geological mapping, 3D modelling and web GIS applications. This book will be useful for researchers and professionals from various fields whose work includes geographic information system.
Proceedings of the 10th Hydrogen Technology Convention, Volume 3: WHTC 2023, 22-26 May, Foshan, China (Springer Proceedings in Physics #395)
by Hexu Sun Wei Pei Yan Dong Hongmei Yu Shi YouThese proceedings highlight the latest advances in fundamental research, technologies and applications of hydrogen energy and fuel cells. In recent years, energy conversion between electricity and hydrogen energy has attracted increasing attention as a way to adjust the load of the grid. These conference records discuss and exchange cutting-edge findings and technological developments in fields such as new proton exchange membrane electrolysers, new electrode materials and catalysts, renewable energy, off-grid/grid-connected water electrolysis for hydrogen production, key materials and components of fuel cells, high-temperature solid oxide water electrolysis, energy storage technologies and research, CO2 hydrogenation to methanol, nitrogen to ammonia and other applications with industrial potential.The main topics of the proceedings include:1) Policies and strategies for hydrogen energy and fuel cells;2) Advanced proton exchange membranes, electrodes and catalyst materials for water electrolysis;3) Advanced hydrogen compression, storage, transportation and distribution technologies;4) Safety and related standards;5) Manufacture and R&D of key materials and components of fuel cells and stack systems.
Proceedings of the 10th Hydrogen Technology Convention, Volume 2: WHTC 2023, 22–26 May, Foshan, China (Springer Proceedings in Physics #394)
by Hexu Sun Wei Pei Yan Dong Hongmei Yu Shi YouThis book highlights the latest advances in fundamental research, technologies and applications of hydrogen energy and fuel cells. In recent years, energy conversion between electricity and hydrogen energy has attracted increasing attention as a way to adjust the load of the grid. This book discusses and exchanges cutting-edge findings and technological developments in fields such as new proton exchange membrane electrolyzers, new electrode materials and catalysts, renewable energy, off-grid/grid-connected water electrolysis for hydrogen production, key materials and components of fuel cells, high-temperature solid oxide water electrolysis, energy storage technologies and research, CO2 hydrogenation to methanol, nitrogen to ammonia and other applications with industrial potential. The main topics of the proceedings include: 1) Policies and strategies for hydrogen energy and fuel cells; 2) Advanced proton exchange membranes, electrodes and catalyst materials for water electrolysis; 3) Advanced hydrogen compression, storage, transportation and distribution technologies; 4) Safety and related standards; 5) Manufacture and R&D of key materials and components of fuel cells and stack systems.
Fish Waste to Valuable Products (Sustainable Materials and Technology)
by Sajid Maqsood Muhammad Nihal Naseer Soottawat Benjakul Asad A. ZaidiThis book provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments to valorize fish waste as a source of useful products. In the first few chapters, an introductory section unearths global fish waste production, its detrimental effects and its role in the circular economy. The next section of the book discusses recent applications of fish waste and by-products utilization for the production of useful products such as fertilizers, biogas, biodiesel, fish sauce, enzymes and many more. This book will serve as an important source of recent research developments and applications of fish waste generated at different stages of fish processing. This book will also act as an important reference to the research group conducting research on fish and fish by-product utilization and valorization.
Control Design for Haptic Systems: Enhancing the Stability and Rendering Performance (KAIST Research Series)
by Suyong Kim Doo Yong LeeThis book aims at the upper-class undergraduate and the graduate students, and practicing engineers in the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, with background knowledge of control. This book, first, explains the components of the haptic systems that are gaining popularity in the virtual reality simulations, the metaverse applications, as well as the remotely operated robotic systems. Next, the book introduces the previous and current widely-adopted methods for modeling and control of the haptic systems. The important metrics of performance such as stability and transparency of the haptic systems are explained and analyzed. Shortcomings of the current methods are discussed using these metrics. The book, then, explains the theories on the input-to-state stability (ISS), and shows how to formulate the control of haptic systems into the ISS framework. Step by step process of control design using the formulation is detailed, and better results are shown with experiment examples. The book develops further the presented approach to secure improved performance under selected issues. For example, better transparency of the haptic rendering, and handling of constant or time-varying time delay present in the haptic control systems.
Information Systems for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ISBM 2023 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #379)
by Chakchai So In Narendra D. Londhe Nityesh Bhatt Meelis KitsingThis book includes selected papers presented at the World Conference on Information Systems for Business Management (ISBM 2023), held in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 7–8, 2023. It covers up-to-date cutting-edge research on data science, information systems, infrastructure and computational systems, engineering systems, business information systems, and smart secure systems.
Soft Computing and Signal Processing: Proceedings of 6th ICSCSP 2023, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #864)
by Vustikayala Sivakumar Reddy Jiacun Wang K. T. V. ReddyThis book presents selected research papers on current developments in the fields of soft computing and signal processing from the Sixth International Conference on Soft Computing and Signal Processing (ICSCSP 2023). The book covers topics such as soft sets, rough sets, fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms and machine learning and discusses various aspects of these topics, e.g., technological considerations, product implementation and application issues.
Proceedings of the 10th Hydrogen Technology Convention, Volume 1: WHTC 2023, 22-26 May, Foshan, China (Springer Proceedings in Physics #393)
by Hexu Sun Wei Pei Yan Dong Hongmei Yu Shi YouThis open access book highlights the latest advances in fundamental research, technologies and applications of hydrogen energy and fuel cells. In recent years, energy conversion between electricity and hydrogen energy has attracted increasing attention as a way to adjust the load of the grid. This book discusses and exchanges cutting-edge findings and technological developments in fields such as new proton exchange membrane electrolyzers, new electrode materials and catalysts, renewable energy, off-grid/grid-connected water electrolysis for hydrogen production, key materials and components of fuel cells, high-temperature solid oxide water electrolysis, energy storage technologies and research, CO2 hydrogenation to methanol, nitrogen to ammonia and other applications with industrial potential.The main topics of the proceedings include:1) Policies and strategies for hydrogen energy and fuel cells;2) Advanced proton exchange membranes, electrodes and catalyst materials for water electrolysis;3) Advanced hydrogen compression, storage, transportation and distribution technologies;4) Safety and related standards;5) Manufacture and R&D of key materials and components of fuel cells and stack systems.
Water Management in Developing Countries and Sustainable Development (Water Resources Development and Management)
by David Jenkins S. Suriyanarayanan H. P. ShivarajuThis book provides information on sustainable water resource management strategies that present innovative ways to conserve both quality and quantity of water in developing countries. The book comprises of 24 chapters contributed by authors from 14 countries, namely, Cameroon, China, Cyprus, India, Indonesia, Italy, Namibia, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Zimbabwe. This book will be of great interest to researchers, practitioners, water resource managers, policy and decision makers, international institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, educators, as well as students.
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advanced Surface Enhancement: Surface Engineering for Sustainability (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Niroj Maharjan Wei HeThis book presents the proceedings of the ‘3rd International Conference on Advanced Surface Enhancement’, INCASE 2023. It compiles the papers presented by researchers in surface engineering field at INCASE 2023 conference. The book presents a comprehensive review of the state of the art in surface engineering-related techniques and strategies, with a focus towards sustainability. The main topics include ‘Advanced techniques for surface engineering towards enhanced performance’, ‘Surface and sub-surface characterisation’, ‘Simulation and modelling of surface integrity’, ‘Advanced coating materials design synthesis and industry applications’, and ‘Emerging trends in surface engineering’. The book identifies the gaps between research and manufacturing and promotes sustainable approaches towards development of surface engineering solutions for adoption by industry. The book is useful for researchers, scientists, students, and engineers working in the field of surface engineering.
Emergent Converging Technologies and Biomedical Systems: Select Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference, ETBS 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1116)
by Shruti Jain Nikhil Marriwala Pushpendra Singh C. C. Tripathi Dinesh KumarThe book contains proceedings of the International Conference on Emergent Converging Technologies and Biomedical Systems ETBS 2023. It includes papers on wireless multimedia networks, green wireless networks, electric vehicles, biomedical signal processing, and instrumentation, wearable sensors for health care monitoring, biomedical imaging, and bio-materials, modeling, and simulation in medicine biomedical, and health informatics. The book serves as a useful guide for educators, researchers, and developers working in the areas of signal processing, imaging, computing, instrumentation, artificial intelligence, and their related applications. This book also provides support and aid to the researchers involved in designing the latest advancements in healthcare technologies.
IT Crisisology Models: Object-Based Optimization for Sustainable Development (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #381)
by Sergey V. ZykovThe book focuses on modeling real-world crisis management in digital product development. This includes models and methods for forecasting, responding, and agile engineering/managing for sustainable product development. This book suggests an approach that contains principles, formal models, and semi-formal practice-oriented methods, patterns and techniques to efficiently manage these crises and provide sustainable development. The book also introduces a set of principles, models, and methods for sustainable management as a blend, the components of which have been carefully selected from a few domains adjacent to digital production such as IT-intensive operation, human resource management, and knowledge engineering, to name a few. The key ingredients of this crisis management framework include smart data modeling, trade-off optimizing, agile product controlling, and knowledge transferring.