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Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Academic Level: BTEC National Subject:
Engineering First teaching: September 2016 First Exams: Summer 2017
The Revision Guide is accompanied by an ActiveBook (eBook) so that
learners have the choice and flexibility to access materials
anytime or anywhere. The visually engaging format breaks the
content down into easily-digestible sections for students and
provides hassle-free instant-access revision for learners. Clear
specification fit, with revision activities and annotated sample
responses for each unit to show students how to tackle the assessed
tasks. Written with students in mind - in an informal voice that
talks directly to them. Designed to be used alongside the Workbook
with clear unit-by-unit correspondence to make it easy to use the
books together.
The author designed his first shell and tube heat exchanger in 1965
using a slide rule. The book covers the development of calculations
methods from then until the present time. It is a technical
autobiography which includes personal accounts of interesting
developments and challenging designs. The book contains only a
basic coverage of heat transfer and pressure drop correlations
since these may be found in many other more general books on heat
transfer and fluid dynamics. Instead the emphasis is on how to
identify key variables and the impact they have on that elusive
'optimum design'. The need to visualise what is taking place in a
heat exchanger is an important part of the book and many novel ways
of doing this are suggested. The mechanical aspects of shell and
tube design are covered in sufficient detail for a thermal design
engineer to have confidence that what they are proposing is
realistic and can be manufactured. Limitations are discussed where
it is advisable to seek specialist advice. The work of the process
engineer is also covered in many sections and the need for
coordination between process and thermal designers is a feature of
the book. There is guidance on how to use modern sophisticated
computer design programs and the potential pitfalls they will
always contain. There are many examples of complex designs which
require 'fudged' computer runs and supplementary hand calculations.
There are a number of suggestions as to how some of the current
programs may be improved. The SI system of units has been used
throughout wherever practical. The main target market is practicing
thermal design engineers. The book should also be useful to many
other engineers who have to deal with heat exchangers particularly
process engineers. The book is suitable for students on first
degree and masters degree courses in engineering particularly those
studying chemical engineering.
Towards 4D Printing presents the current state of three-dimensional
(3D) bioprinting and its recent offspring, 4D bioprinting. These
are attractive approaches to tissue engineering because they hold
the promise of building bulky tissue constructs with incorporated
vasculature. Starting with the discussion of 3D and 4D printing of
inanimate objects, the book presents several 3D bioprinting
techniques and points out the challenges imposed by living cells on
the bioprinting process. It argues that, in order to fine-tune the
bioprinter, one needs a quantitative analysis of the conditions
experienced by cells during printing. Once the printing is over,
the construct evolves according to mechanisms known from
developmental biology. These are described in the book along with
computer simulations that aim to predict the outcome of 3D
bioprinting. In addition, the book provides the latest information
on the principles and applications of 4D bioprinting, such as for
medical devices and assistive technology. The last chapter
discusses the perspectives of the field. This book provides an
up-to date description of the theoretical tools developed for the
optimization of 3D bioprinting, presents the morphogenetic
mechanisms responsible for the post-printing evolution of the
bioprinted construct and describing computational methods for
simulating this evolution, and discusses the leap from 3D to 4D
bioprinting in the light of the latest developments in the field.
Most importantly, Towards 4D Printing explains the importance of
theoretical modeling for the progress of 3D and 4D bioprinting.
Digital Human Modeling and Medicine: The Digital Twin explores the
body of knowledge and state-of-the-art in Digital Human Modeling
(DHM) and its applications in medicine. DHM is the science of
representing humans with their physical properties, characteristics
and behaviors in computerized, virtual models. These models can be
used standalone or integrated with other computerized object design
systems to both design or study designs of medical devices or
medical device products and their relationship with humans. They
serve as fast and cost-efficient computer-based tools for the
assessment of human functional systems and human-system
interaction. This book provides an industry first introductory and
practitioner focused overview of human simulation tools, with
detailed chapters describing body functional elements and organs,
organ interactions and fields of application. Thus, DHM tools and a
specific scientific/practical problem - functional study of the
human body - are linked in a coherent framework. Eventually the
book shows how DHM interfaces with common physical devices in
medical practice, answering to a gap in literature and a common
practitioner question. Case studies provide the applied knowledge
for practitioners to make informed decisions.
Microfluidic Biosensors provides a comprehensive overview of the
most recent and emerging technologies in the design, fabrication
and integration of microfluidics with transducers. The book
discusses the design and principle of microfluidic systems and how
to use them for lab-on-a-chip applications. The microfluidic
fabrication technologies covered in this book provide an up-to-date
view, allowing the community to think of new ways to overcome
challenges faced in this field. The book's focus is on existing and
emerging technologies not currently being analyzed extensively
elsewhere, thus providing a unique perspective and much needed
content. The editors have crafted this book to be accessible to all
levels of academics, from graduate students, researchers and
professors working in the fields of biosensors, microfluidics
design, analytical chemistry, biomedical devices and biomedical
engineering. It will also be useful for industry professionals
working for microfluidic device manufacturers, or in the biosensor
and biomedical devices industry.
Biosensors for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases
provides a review of how cornerstone optical, electronic,
nanomaterial and data processing technologies can address detection
issues occurring in a pandemic event. This book gives insights into
the fundamental physical, chemical and biological mechanisms needed
for such a type of detection. The content covers potential
biomarkers which can be used for the infectious disease diagnostic,
helping readers find the appropriate approach for the diagnosis of
infectious diseases. It presents a novel approach to transferring
the sensing platform from lab to application in clinics and to
point of care detection. The book then moves on to discuss the
function and efficiency of the biosensing platform in early
diagnosis of infectious diseases compared to the standard methods.
The required time, the technician skills and the steps which must
be performed are other key factors of the biosensing platform which
are well explained.
Humanitarian engineering is to provide disadvantaged individuals
and communities with engineering solutions that improve lives and
livelihoods. The provision of water, energy, food, shelter, energy
and information are some of the issues targeted by this
"discipline". Humanitarian Engineers could be the key towards
achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Currently, UNESCO is
working to strengthen engineering education through curricula
development and capacity building. It is also incorporating
sustainability topics into engineering education by highlighting
the need for green technology in engineering applications. The
careful use of resources in a way that does not compromise the
environment or deplete the materials for future generations is
called sustainable engineering. Both sustainable engineering and
humanitarian engineering require a highly interdisciplinary
approach since they aim to improve the quality of life for all. The
current book looks for the most recent challenges and approaches in
the field of humanitarian engineering. A wide variety of topics
that fall under the domain are technology-based solutions that
tackle humanitarian problems. Pandemics, ageing of population,
climate change, social inclusion, extreme poverty and hunger,
maternal health and child mortality, education for all, are some
indicative topics that could be addressed by technology. Early
warning and alerting mechanisms for physical disasters, green
engineering approaches, mobile health solutions for remote and
underserved populations, are some paradigms that fall under the
researched theme. The book is accepting research, real-life case
studies, innovative models and approaches, and other work that lies
in the presented theme. The proposed collection of chapters will
provide an overview of the present thinking and state-of-the-art
developments in humanitarian engineering. The book aims at
providing latest research findings and their practical
implementations, as well as new formulations, solutions, and case
studies for tackling humanitarian contemporary issues. The book
will give a unique opportunity to stakeholders, researchers and the
academic community working in the aforementioned domains to
understand the implications and solutions to a variety of topics.
The book is anticipated to trigger further research on issues
directly related to the proposed humanitarian topics.
Modeling of Mass Transport Processes in Biological Media focuses on
applications of mass transfer relevant to biomedical processes and
technology-fields that require quantitative mechanistic
descriptions of the delivery of molecules and drugs. This book
features recent advances and developments in biomedical therapies
with a focus on the associated theoretical and mathematical
techniques necessary to predict mass transfer in biological
systems. The book is authored by over 50 established researchers
who are internationally recognized as leaders in their fields. Each
chapter contains a comprehensive introductory section for those new
to the field, followed by recent modeling developments motivated by
empirical experimental observation. Offering a unique opportunity
for the reader to access recent developments from technical,
theoretical, and engineering perspectives, this book is ideal for
graduate and postdoctoral researchers in academia as well as
experienced researchers in biomedical industries.
Biomedical Sensors and Smart Sensing: A Beginner's Guide, a book in
the 10-volume Primers in Biomedical Imaging Devices and Systems
series, covers a wide range of interdisciplinary applications in
imaging modalities, nuclear medicine, computed tomographic systems,
x-ray systems, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and virtual
reality. The series explores the essential fundamental techniques
required to analyze and process signals and images for diagnosis,
scientific discovery and medical applications. Volumes in this
series cover a wide range of interdisciplinary areas, combining
foundational content with practical case studies to demonstrate the
applications of these technologies in real-world situations. In
addition, the 10-volume series considers various medical devices,
electronics, circuits, sensors and algorithms. Several applications
ranging from basic biological science to clinical practice are
included to facilitate ongoing research.
3D Printing Technology for Water Treatment Applications provides a
state-of-the-art presentation on the application of 3D printing
technology in water treatment. The book discusses numerous
processes and their scope for improvement through the use of
3D-printing technology, including pollutant separation from water
and an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of different 3D
printed technology over current technologies. In addition, the
future outlook for device development using 3D printing water
purification is explored. Finally, sustainability issues relating
to 3D printing-based water purification processes are discussed,
describing specific technologies such as 3D printed membranes. This
book will serve as a vital resource for scientists, engineers and
environmental professionals working in water treatment
technologies.
In this engaging account of innovative triumphs, Guru Madhavan
examines the ways in which engineers throughout history created
world-changing tools, from ATMs and ZIP codes to the digital camera
and the disposable diaper. Equal parts personal, practical, and
profound, Applied Minds charts a path to a future where we borrow
strategies from engineering to find inspired solutions to our most
pressing challenges.
Quantum Materials, Devices, and Applications covers the advances
made in quantum technologies, both in research and mass production
for applications in electronics, photonics, sensing, biomedical,
environmental and agricultural applications. The book includes new
materials, new device structures that are commercially available,
and many more at the advanced research stage. It reviews the most
relevant, current and emerging materials and device structures,
organized by key applications and covers existing devices,
technologies and future possibilities within a common framework of
high-performance quantum devices. This book will be ideal for
researchers and practitioners in academia, industry and those in
materials science and engineering, electrical engineering and
physics disciplines.
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