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Advanced Electromagnetic Models for Materials Characterization and Nondestructive Evaluation (Scientific Computation)
by Harold A Sabbagh R. Kim Murphy Elias H. Sabbagh Liming Zhou Russell WincheskiThis book expands on the subject matter of ’Computational Electromagnetics and Model-Based Inversion: A Modern Paradigm for Eddy-Current Nondestructive Evaluation.’ It includes (a) voxel-based inversion methods, which are generalizations of model-based algorithms; (b) a complete electromagnetic model of advanced composites (and other novel exotic materials), stressing the highly anisotropic nature of these materials, as well as giving a number of applications to nondestructive evaluation; and (c) an up-to-date discussion of stochastic integral equations and propagation-of-uncertainty models in nondestructive evaluation. As such, the book combines research started twenty-five years ago in advanced composites and voxel-based algorithms, but published in scattered journal articles, as well as recent research in stochastic integral equations. All of these areas are of considerable interest to the aerospace, nuclear power, civil infrastructure, materials characterization and biomedical industries. The book covers the topic of computational electromagnetics in eddy-current nondestructive evaluation (NDE) by emphasizing three distinct topics: (a) fundamental mathematical principles of volume-integral equations as a subset of computational electromagnetics, (b) mathematical algorithms applied to signal-processing and inverse scattering problems, and (c) applications of these two topics to problems in which real and model data are used. It is therefore more than an academic exercise and is valuable to users of eddy-current NDE technology in industries as varied as nuclear power, aerospace, materials characterization and biomedical imaging.
Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Methods
by Guillermo GonzalezThis textbook provides a solid foundation into many approaches that are used in the analysis of advanced electromagnetic wave propagation problems. The techniques discussed are essential to obtain closed-form solutions or asymptotic solutions and meet an existing need for instructors and students in electromagnetic theory. The book covers various advanced mathematical methods used in the evaluation of the electromagnetic fields in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical geometries. The mathematics of special functions (i.e., Bessel, Hankel, Airy, Legendre, Error, etc.) are covered in depth, including appropriate Appendices. The author takes particular care to provide detailed explanations of auxiliary potentials, Hertz’s vectors, Debye potentials, as well as the use of Green functions, the Watson transformation and the method of steepest descent in the solution of electromagnetic problems. Overall, Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Methods is a good source for the many skills required in obtaining closed form and asymptotic solution, which in many instances cannot be obtained using computer codes of Maxwell’s equations. Thus, it provides an excellent training for preparing graduate students in their research work. This book is intended for a graduate course in electromagnetic theory for students in electrical engineering. Students in physics and professionals will also find it appropriate and useful. Provides a comprehensive and unified treatment of radiation and propagation problems Presents a detailed explanation in the use of Green functions, the Watson transformation and the method of steepest descent as they apply to electromagnetic problems Demonstrates various advanced mathematical techniques used in the evaluation of the electromagnetic fields Details how to formulate and obtain a closed-form solution or an asymptotic solution Includes appendices for Bessel, Legendre, Airy and Error functions
Advanced Electromagnetics and Scattering Theory
by Kasra Barkeshlisina KhorasaniThis book present the lecture notes used in two courses that the late Professor Kasra Barkeshli had offered at Sharif University of Technology, namely, Advanced Electromagnetics and Scattering Theory. The prerequisite for the sequence is vector calculus and electromagnetic fields and waves. Some familiarity with Green's functions and integral equations is desirable but not necessary. The book provides a brief but concise introduction to classical topics in the field. It is divided into three parts including annexes. Part I covers principle of electromagnetic theory. The discussion starts with a review of the Maxwell's equations in differential and integral forms and basic boundary conditions. The solution of inhomogeneous wave equation and various field representations including Lorentz's potential functions and the Green's function method are discussed next. The solution of Helmholtz equation and wave harmonics follow. Next, the book presents plane wave propagation in dielectric and lossy media and various wave velocities. This part concludes with a general discussion of planar and circular waveguides. Part II presents basic concepts of electromagnetic scattering theory. After a brief discussion of radar equation and scattering cross section, the author reviews the canonical problems in scattering. These include the cylinder, the wedge and the sphere. The edge condition for the electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of geometric discontinuities are discussed. The author also presents the low frequency Rayleigh and Born approximations. The integral equation method for the formulation of scattering problems is presented next, followed by an introduction to scattering from periodic structures. Part III is devoted to numerical methods. It begins with finite-difference methods to solve elliptic equations, and introduces the finite-difference time-domain method for the solution of hyperbolic and parabolic equations. Next, the part turns to the method of moments for the solution of integral equations. This part ends with a short introduction to the finite-element method.
Advanced Electroporation Techniques in Biology and Medicine (Biological Effects of Electromagnetics)
by Andrei G. Pakhomov Damijan Miklavcic Marko S. MarkovA reflection of the intense study of the effects of electromagnetic fields on living tissues that has taken place during the last decades, Advanced Electroporation Techniques in Biology and Medicine summarizes most recent experimental findings and theories related to permeabilization of biomembranes by pulsed electric fields. Edited by experts and
Advanced Energetic Materials
by Committee on Advanced Energetic Materials Manufacturing TechnologiesAdvanced energetic materials—explosive fill and propellants—are a critical technology for national security. While several new promising concepts and formulations have emerged in recent years, the Department of Defense is concerned about the nation’s ability to maintain and improve the knowledge base in this area. To assist in addressing these concerns, two offices within DOD asked the NRC to investigate and assess the scope and health of the U.S. R&D efforts in energetic materials. This report provides that assessment. It presents several findings about the current R&D effort and recommendations aimed at improving U.S. capabilities in developing new energetic materials technology. This study reviewed U.S. research and development in advanced energetics being conducted by DoD, the DoE national laboratories, industries, and academia, from a list provided by the sponsors. It also: (a) reviewed papers and technology assessments of non-U.S. work in advanced energetics, assessed important parameters, such as validity, viability, and the likelihood that each of these materials can be produced in quantity; (b) identified barriers to scale-up and production, and suggested technical approaches for addressing potential problems; and (c) suggested specific opportunities, strategies, and priorities for government sponsorship of technologies and manufacturing process development.
Advanced Energy and Control Systems: Select Proceedings of 3rd International Conference, ESDA 2020 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #820)
by Afzal Sikander Dulal Acharjee Chandan Kumar Chanda Pranab Kumar Mondal Jerzy R. SzymanskiThis book gathers selected research papers presented at the Third International Conference on Energy Systems, Drives, and Automations (ESDA 2020). It covers a broad range of topics in the fields of renewable energy, power management, drive systems for electrical machines, and automation. In a spam of about a few interesting articles, effort had gone in to critically discuss about the control system, energy management and distribution in a unified approach common to electrical, Control and mechanical engineering. This book also comprehensively discusses a variety of related tools and techniques and will be a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, and students in electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines.
Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies for Solar Heating, Cooling and Power Generation (Green Energy and Technology)
by Xudong Zhao Xiaoli MaThis book, based on the research experience and outcomes of a group of international contributors, addresses a range of advanced energy efficiency technologies and their applications in solar heating, cooling and power generation, while also providing solutions for tackling recurring low efficiency problems in today’s systems. It highlights the latest technologies and methods, which can significantly improve the performance of solar systems, enabling readers to design, construct and apply high-performance solar systems in or for their own projects. The contributors provide a systematic introduction to state-of-the-art energy efficiency technologies that demonstrates how to implement innovative solar systems. These technologies include: • heat pipes and loop heat pipes; • phase change materials (PCMs) and PCM slurries; • micro-channel panels; • desiccant/adsorption cycling; • ejector cooling and heat pumps; and • solar concentration and thermoelectric units. The book shows how innovative solar systems applicable to rural and urban buildings can be analysed and demonstrates the successful implementation of these advanced technologies. It delivers the design principles and associated energy performance assessment methods for a range of selected solar heating, cooling and power generation projects. This book offers a valuable source of information for final-year undergraduate students, as well as graduate students and academic lecturers, as it promotes the widespread deployment of advanced solar heating, cooling and power generation technologies applicable for buildings across the globe. The book is also a good point of reference for design engineers and energy consultants who wish to extend their knowledge of advanced technologies used to achieve energy efficiency.
Advanced Energy Materials
by Ashutosh Tiwari Sergiy ValyukhAn essential resource for scientists designing new energy materials for the vast landscape of solar energy conversion as well as materials processing and characterizationBased on the new and fundamental research on novel energy materials with tailor-made photonic properties, the role of materials engineering has been to provide much needed support in the development of photovoltaic devices. Advanced Energy Materials offers a unique, state-of-the-art look at the new world of novel energy materials science, shedding light on the subject's vast multi-disciplinary approachThe book focuses particularly on photovoltaics, efficient light sources, fuel cells, energy-saving technologies, energy storage technologies, nanostructured materials as well as innovating materials and techniques for future nanoscale electronics. Pathways to future development are also discussed.Critical, cutting-edge subjects are addressed, including:Non-imaging focusing heliostat; state-of-the-art of nanostructuresMetal oxide semiconductors and their nanocompositesSuperionic solids; polymer nanocomposites; solid electrolytes; advanced electronicsElectronic and optical properties of lead sulfideHigh-electron mobility transistors and light-emitting diodesAnti-ferroelectric liquid crystals; PEEK membrane for fuel cellsAdvanced phosphors for energy-efficient lightingMolecular computation photovoltaics and photocatalystsPhotovoltaic device technology and non-conventional energy applicationsReadershipThe book is written for a large and broad readership including researchers and university graduate students from diverse backgrounds such as chemistry, materials science, physics, and engineering working in the fields of nanotechnology, photovoltaic device technology, and non-conventional energy.
Advanced Energy Materials and Their Application in Devices and Systems: Selected Papers of AEMDS 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Materials #62)
by Huachao Yang Kok Hoe WongThis book provides insights into cutting-edge developments in energy materials, devices, and systems, as presented at the International Conference on Advanced Energy Materials, Devices, and Systems (AEMDS 2024) in Ningbo, China, from June 28 to 29, 2024. Focusing on the global demand for high-performance energy storage devices, the conference explores advancements in materials crucial for their development. AEMDS 2024 serves as a platform for discussions on experimental breakthroughs, ongoing developments, and practical applications in the field. Keynote and invited speakers from the global energy domain contribute to a dynamic exchange of ideas, promoting a deeper understanding of emerging energy materials and their applications across various research fields.
Advanced Energy Materials for Flexible Batteries (Springer Series in Materials Science #349)
by Colin TongThis book provides a comprehensive guide to the cutting-edge science and engineering behind the development of flexible batteries. These innovative devices, capable of bending, twisting, and stretching, hold immense potential for applications ranging from wearable electronics to large-scale energy storage systems. The book presents a thorough overview of the essential materials and design principles that underpin flexible battery technology. It explores the latest advancements in electrode materials, electrolytes, and separators, focusing on materials that exhibit exceptional flexibility, high energy density, and excellent rate capability. In addition to materials selection, the book addresses the challenges and opportunities associated with designing and manufacturing flexible batteries. It discusses strategies for creating flexible battery cells that can withstand mechanical deformation, as well as efficient manufacturing processes and performance evaluation methods. By offering a deep understanding of the materials science and engineering principles governing flexible batteries, this book aims to inspire further research and development in this rapidly evolving field. This book is an essential resource for engineers and materials scientists involved in battery development.
Advanced Energy Saving and its Applications in Industry (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Atsushi Tsutsumi Akira Kishimoto Chihiro Fushimi Yasuki Kansha Kazuo MatsudaThe conventional approach for energy saving in a process system is to maximize heat recovery without changing any process conditions by using pinch technology. "Self-heat recuperation technology" was developed to achieve further energy saving in the process system by eliminating the necessity for any external heat input, such as firing or imported steam. Advanced Energy Saving and its Applications in Industry introduces the concept of self-heat recuperation and the application of such technology to a wide range of processes from heavy chemical complexes to other processes such as drying and gas separation processes, which require heating and cooling during operation. Conventional energy saving items in a utility system are applied and implemented based on a single site approach, however, when looking at heavy chemical complexes, it was apparent that the low-grade heat discharged as waste from a refinery could also be used in an adjacent petrochemical plant. There could therefore be a large energy saving potential by utilizing the surplus heat across the sites. Advanced Energy Saving and its Applications in Industry assesses conventional approaches to industrial energy saving and explains and outlines new methods to provide even greater energy saving potential. Advanced Energy Saving and its Applications in Industry provides a key resource and research tool for all those involved in developing the energy efficiency of industrial processes. Researchers, industry professionals and even students with an interest in green engineering will find the summaries of the conventional and suggested new methods useful when attempting to advance further development within this field.
Advanced Energy Technologies and Systems I (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #395)
by Artur ZaporozhetsThis book focuses on modern technologies and systems for solving problems in the energy sector. It is shown that bioenergy is one of the promising areas of energy development. The book collected the experience of scientists from many countries in the research of renewable energy. The advantages of renewable energy are general availability, renewability, environmental friendliness. The analysis carried out by the authors shows the current state of renewable energy in the world, its trends and prospects. New measuring systems are presented, which can become the basis for measuring the thermal characteristics of various types of fuels, including biofuels, insulating materials, enclosing structures, etc. System for monitoring of grainy biomass comminution with the use of genetic algorithms has been presented and described. New technologies for the construction of power plants based on renewable energy sources have been proposed and investigated.
Advanced Engine Diagnostics (Energy, Environment, and Sustainability)
by Avinash Kumar Agarwal Jai Gopal Gupta Nikhil Sharma Akhilendra Pratap SinghThis book describes the discusses advanced fuels and combustion, emission control techniques, after-treatment systems, simulations and fault diagnostics, including discussions on different engine diagnostic techniques such as particle image velocimetry (PIV), phase Doppler interferometry (PDI), laser ignition. This volume bridges the gap between basic concepts and advanced research in internal combustion engine diagnostics, making it a useful reference for both students and researchers whose work focuses on achieving higher fuel efficiency and lowering emissions.
Advanced Engineering and Sustainable Solutions (Advanced Structured Materials #228)
by Deepak Kumar Singh Saurabh Sambhav Ashok Kumar Pandey Azman Ismail Fatin Nur Zulkipli Andreas ÖchsnerThis book is a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research that addresses some of the most pressing challenges in modern engineering and applied sciences. This book features 26 chapters, each delving into innovative methodologies, advanced techniques, and sustainable solutions across a diverse range of disciplines. Each chapter presents rigorous analysis, practical applications, and forward-thinking solutions, making this book an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and contribute to the advancement of sustainable technologies in their respective fields.
Advanced Engineering and Technology: Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Congress on Advanced Engineering and Technology (CAET 2014), Hong Kong, 19-20 April 2014
by Liquan Xie Dianjian HuangAdvanced Engineering and Technology contains 110 technical papers from the 2014 Annual Congress on Advanced Engineering and Technology (CAET 2014, Hong Kong, 19-20 April 2014, including the 4th Workshop on Applied Mechanics and Civil Engineering, AMCE 2014). The contributions focus on advanced theories and technologies related to building engineeri
Advanced Engineering and Technology II: Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Congress on Advanced Engineering and Technology (CAET 2015), Hong Kong, 4-5 April 2015
by Liquan XieAdvanced Engineering and Technology II collects recent essential ideas and advanced techniques to overcome the current engineering issues in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water science and hydraulic engineering, energy and chemical engineering, and other related fields. The 60 technical papers from the 2nd Annual Congress on Advance
Advanced Engineering Dynamics
by Jerry H. GinsbergThis text offers a clear and refreshing exposition of the dynamics of mechanical systems from an engineering perspective. The author thoroughly covers basic concepts and applies them in a systematic manner to solve problems in mechanical systems with applications to engineering. Numerous illustrative examples accompany all theoretical discussions, and each chapter offers a wealth of homework problems. The treatment of the kinematics of particles and rigid bodies is extensive. In this new edition the author has revised and reorganized sections to enhance understanding of physical principles, and he has modified and added examples, as well as homework problems. The new edition also contains a thorough development of computational methods for solving the differential equations of motion for constrained systems. Seniors and graduate students in engineering will find this book to be extremely useful. Solutions manual available.
Advanced Engineering Environments: Achieving the Vision
by National Research CouncilReport on Advanced Engineering Environments.
Advanced Engineering for Processes and Technologies (Advanced Structured Materials #102)
by Azman Ismail Muhamad Husaini Abu Bakar Andreas ÖchsnerThis book presents various state-of-the-art applications for the development of new materials and technologies, discussing computer-based engineering tools that are widely used in simulations, evaluation of data and design processes. For example, modern joining technologies can be used to fabricate new compound or composite materials, even those composed of dissimilar materials. Such materials are often exposed to harsh environments and must possess specific properties. Technologies in this context are mainly related to the transportation technologies in their wider sense, i.e. automotive and marine technologies, including ships, amphibious vehicles, docks, offshore structures, and robots. This book highlights the importance the finite element and finite volume methods that are typically used in the context of engineering simulations.
Advanced Engineering for Processes and Technologies II (Advanced Structured Materials #147)
by Azman Ismail Wardiah Mohd Dahalan Andreas ÖchsnerThis book “Advanced Engineering for Processes and Technologies II” provides a good platform for participating researchers and academicians to share their latest innovation, technology and research findings in the areas of marine engineering technology and applications, sea management as well as engineering education. It offers an opportunity for academicians of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET) to exchange ideas and establish a professional network. There are more than 30 papers covering a wide range of topics related to technologies and education including simulation, intellectual discussion, environmental awareness, enhancement of knowledge and skills. The aim of this book focuses more on the numerous technological methods used for the establishment of engineering innovation and productivity through their competitive research findings and the exposure of their relative merits and limitations. The papers shared in this issue will enable other researchers to generate interest and novel ideas that can lead to the discovery of new engineering knowledge.
Advanced Engineering Materials and Modeling
by N. Arul Murugan Ashutosh Tiwari Rajeev AhujaThe engineering of materials with advanced features is driving the research towards the design of innovative materials with high performances. New materials often deliver the best solution for structural applications, precisely contributing towards the finest combination of mechanical properties and low weight. The mimicking of nature's principles lead to a new class of structural materials including biomimetic composites, natural hierarchical materials and smart materials. Meanwhile, computational modeling approaches are the valuable tools complementary to experimental techniques and provide significant information at the microscopic level and explain the properties of materials and their very existence. The modeling also provides useful insights to possible strategies to design and fabricate materials with novel and improved properties. The book brings together these two fascinating areas and offers a comprehensive view of cutting-edge research on materials interfaces and technologies the engineering materials. The topics covered in this book are divided into 2 parts" Engineering of Materials, Characterizations & Applications and Computational Modeling of Materials. The chapters include the following: Mechanical and resistance behavior of structural glass beams Nanocrystalline metal carbides - microstructure characterization SMA-reinforced laminated glass panel Sustainable sugarcane bagasse cellulose for papermaking Electrospun scaffolds for cardiac tissue engineering Bio-inspired composites Density functional theory for studying extended systems First principles based approaches for modeling materials Computer aided materials design Computational materials for stochastic electromagnets Computational methods for thermal analysis of heterogeneous materials Modelling of resistive bilayer structures Modeling tunneling of superluminal photons through Brain Microtubules Computer aided surgical workflow modeling Displaced multiwavelets and splitting algorithms
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
by Lawrence TurynBeginning with linear algebra and later expanding into calculus of variations, Advanced Engineering Mathematics provides accessible and comprehensive mathematical preparation for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students taking engineering courses. This book offers a review of standard mathematics coursework while effectively integrati
Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Mathematica
by Edward B. MagrabAdvanced Engineering Mathematics with Mathematica® presents advanced analytical solution methods that are used to solve boundary-value problems in engineering and integrates these methods with Mathematica® procedures. It emphasizes the Sturm–Liouville system and the generation and application of orthogonal functions, which are used by the separation of variables method to solve partial differential equations. It introduces the relevant aspects of complex variables, matrices and determinants, Fourier series and transforms, solution techniques for ordinary differential equations, the Laplace transform, and procedures to make ordinary and partial differential equations used in engineering non-dimensional. To show the diverse applications of the material, numerous and widely varied solved boundary value problems are presented.
Advanced Engineering Mathematics with Modeling Applications
by S. Graham KellyA graduate level text, this book presents a unique combination of theoretical mathematics and engineering applications. It demonstrates the relationship between advanced mathematics and engineering principles, introduces engineering mathematics at a theoretical level, and includes functional analysis topics such as vector spaces, inner products, and norms and develops advanced mathematical methods from this foundation. The author does not focus on proving theorems but on the application of the theorems to the solution of engineering problems. In sum, the book provides an overview of the principles and techniques of advanced mathematics as applied to mechanical engineering problems.
Advanced Engineering of Materials Through Lasers (Advances in Material Research and Technology)
by J. Radhakrishnan Sunil PathakThis book covers the fundamentals of different laser-based manufacturing and processing, namely laser shock peening, laser micromachining, laser cleaning, cladding, remelting, laser honing, and other several aspects of lasers. The book discusses the general laser interaction with different materials. The application of laser-based post-processing of additive manufacturing and repair engineering is reported. It also provides the reader with mechanism of lasers in manufacturing and recent developments in tools, technologies, controls, and operations.