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Sustainability in Energy and Buildings - Proceedings of SEB 2019 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): John Littlewood, Robert J. Howlett,... Sustainability in Energy and Buildings - Proceedings of SEB 2019 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
John Littlewood, Robert J. Howlett, Alfonso Capozzoli, Lakhmi C. Jain
R5,311 Discovery Miles 53 110 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This volume contains the proceedings of the 11th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2019 (SEB19) held in Budapest, 4th -5th July 2019 organised by KES International in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, UK. SEB-19 invited contributions on a range of topics related to sustainable buildings and explored innovative themes regarding sustainable energy systems. The aim of the conference was to bring together researchers, and government and industry professionals to discuss the future of energy in buildings, neighbourhoods and cities from a theoretical, practical, implementation and simulation perspective. 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-review process. Only the best of these were selected for presentation at the conference and publication in these proceedings. It is intended that this volume provides a useful and informative snapshot of recent research developments in the important and vibrant area of Sustainability in Energy and Buildings.

Handbook of Induction Heating (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Valery Rudnev, Don Loveless, Raymond L. Cook Handbook of Induction Heating (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Valery Rudnev, Don Loveless, Raymond L. Cook
R9,080 Discovery Miles 90 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The second edition of the Handbook of Induction Heating reflects the number of substantial advances that have taken place over the last decade in theory, computer modeling, semi-conductor power supplies, and process technology of induction heating and induction heat treating. This edition continues to be a synthesis of information, discoveries, and technical insights that have been accumulated at Inductoheat Inc. With an emphasis on design and implementation, the newest edition of this seminal guide provides numerous case studies, ready-to-use tables, diagrams, rules-of-thumb, simplified formulas, and graphs for working professionals and students.

Inverse Design Methods for the Built Environment (Hardcover): Qingyan Chen, Zhiqiang Zhai, Xueyi You, Tengfei Zhang Inverse Design Methods for the Built Environment (Hardcover)
Qingyan Chen, Zhiqiang Zhai, Xueyi You, Tengfei Zhang
R4,646 Discovery Miles 46 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The inverse design approach is new to the built environment research and design community, though it has been used in other industries including automobile and airplane design. This book, from some of the pioneers of inverse design applications in the built environment, introduces the basic principles of inverse design and the specific techniques that can be applied to built environment systems. The authors' inverse design concept uses the desired enclosed environment as the design objective and inversely determines the systems required to achieve the objective. The book discusses a number of backward and forward methods for inverse design. Backward methods, such as the quasi-reversibility method, the pseudo-reversibility method, and the regularized inverse matrix method, can be used to identify contaminant sources in an enclosed environment. However, these methods cannot be used to inversely design a desired indoor environment. Forward methods, such as the computational-fluid-dynamics (CFD)-based genetic algorithm (GA) method, the CFD-based adjoint method, the CFD-based artificial neural network (ANN) method, and the CFD-based proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) method, show the promise in the inverse design of airflow and heat transfer in an enclosed environment. The book describes the fundamentals of the methods for beginners, provides exciting design examples for the reader to duplicate, discusses the pros and cons of each design method and points out the knowledge gaps for further development.

High Temperature Superconductors And Other Superfluids (Paperback): A. S. Alexandrov, Nevill Mott High Temperature Superconductors And Other Superfluids (Paperback)
A. S. Alexandrov, Nevill Mott
R1,835 Discovery Miles 18 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Written by eminent researchers in the field, this text describes the theory of superconductivity and superfluidity starting from liquid helium and a charged Bose-gas. It also discusses the modern bipolaron theory of strongly coupled superconductors, which explains the basic physical properties of high-temperature superconductors. This book will be of interest to fourth year graduate and postgraduate students, specialist libraries, information centres and chemists working in high-temperature superconductivity.

Heat Exchanger Design Handbook (Paperback, 2nd edition): Kuppan Thulukkanam Heat Exchanger Design Handbook (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Kuppan Thulukkanam
R3,215 Discovery Miles 32 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Completely revised and updated to reflect current advances in heat exchanger technology, Heat Exchanger Design Handbook, Second Edition includes enhanced figures and thermal effectiveness charts, tables, new chapter, and additional topics--all while keeping the qualities that made the first edition a centerpiece of information for practicing engineers, research, engineers, academicians, designers, and manufacturers involved in heat exchange between two or more fluids. See What's New in the Second Edition: Updated information on pressure vessel codes, manufacturer's association standards A new chapter on heat exchanger installation, operation, and maintenance practices Classification chapter now includes coverage of scrapped surface-, graphite-, coil wound-, microscale-, and printed circuit heat exchangers Thorough revision of fabrication of shell and tube heat exchangers, heat transfer augmentation methods, fouling control concepts and inclusion of recent advances in PHEs New topics like EMbaffle (R), Helixchanger (R), and Twistedtube (R) heat exchanger, feedwater heater, steam surface condenser, rotary regenerators for HVAC applications, CAB brazing and cupro-braze radiators Without proper heat exchanger design, efficiency of cooling/heating system of plants and machineries, industrial processes and energy system can be compromised, and energy wasted. This thoroughly revised handbook offers comprehensive coverage of single-phase heat exchangers-selection, thermal design, mechanical design, corrosion and fouling, FIV, material selection and their fabrication issues, fabrication of heat exchangers, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers -all in one volume.

Thermodynamics: An Interactive Approach, Global Edition (Paperback): Subrata Bhattacharjee Thermodynamics: An Interactive Approach, Global Edition (Paperback)
Subrata Bhattacharjee
R2,632 Discovery Miles 26 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For the thermodynamics course in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department Thermodynamics: An Interactive Approach employs a layered approach that introduces the important concepts of mass, energy, and entropy early, and progressively refines them throughout the text. To create a rich learning experience for today's thermodynamics student, this book melds traditional content with the web-based resources and learning tools of TEST: The Expert System for Thermodynamics.

Measurement of the Thermodynamic Properties of Single Phases, Volume VI (Hardcover, 1st ed): Anthony Goodwin, K.N. Marsh, W.A.... Measurement of the Thermodynamic Properties of Single Phases, Volume VI (Hardcover, 1st ed)
Anthony Goodwin, K.N. Marsh, W.A. Wakeham
R6,518 Discovery Miles 65 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This title is a revision of Experimental Thermodynamics Volume II, published in 1975, reflecting the significant technological developments and new methods introduced into the study of measurement of thermodynamic quantities.
The editors of this volume were assigned the task of assembling an international team of distinguished experimentalists, to describe the current state of development of the techniques of measurement of the thermodynamic quantities of single phases. The resulting volume admirably fulfils this brief and contains a valuable summary of a large variety of experimental techniques applicable over a wide range of thermodynamic states with an emphasis on the precision and accuracy of the results obtained. Those interested in the art of measurements, and in particular engaged in the measurement of thermodynamic properties, will find this material invaluable for the guidance it provides towards the development of new and more accurate techniques.
-Provides detailed descriptions of experimental chemical thermodynamic methods
-Strong practical bias and includes both detailed working equations and figures for the experimental methods
-Most comprehensive text in this field since the publication of Experimental Thermodynamics II

Combustion for Power Generation and Transportation - Technology, Challenges and Prospects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Avinash... Combustion for Power Generation and Transportation - Technology, Challenges and Prospects (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Santanu De, Ashok Pandey, Akhilendra Pratap Singh
R4,930 Discovery Miles 49 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This research monograph presents both fundamental science and applied innovations on several key and emerging technologies involving fossil and alternate fuel utilization in power and transport sectors from renowned experts in the field. Some of the topics covered include: autoignition in laminar and turbulent nonpremixed flames; Langevin simulation of turbulent combustion; lean blowout (LBO) prediction through symbolic time series analysis; lasers and optical diagnostics for next generation IC engine development; exergy destruction study on small DI diesel engine; and gasoline direct injection. The book includes a chapter on carbon sequestration and optimization of enhanced oil and gas recovery. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and professionals working on all aspects on combustion.

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics - An Integrated Approach (Hardcover): Robert J. Hardy, Christian Binek Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics - An Integrated Approach (Hardcover)
Robert J. Hardy, Christian Binek
R4,157 Discovery Miles 41 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This textbook brings together the fundamentals of the macroscopic and microscopic aspects of thermal physics by presenting thermodynamics and statistical mechanics as complementary theories based on small numbers of postulates. The book is designed to give the instructor flexibility in structuring courses for advanced undergraduates and/or beginning graduate students and is written on the principle that a good text should also be a good reference. The presentation of thermodynamics follows the logic of Clausius and Kelvin while relating the concepts involved to familiar phenomena and the modern student's knowledge of the atomic nature of matter. Another unique aspect of the book is the treatment of the mathematics involved. The essential mathematical concepts are briefly reviewed before using them, and the similarity of the mathematics to that employed in other fields of physics is emphasized. The text gives in depth treatments of low density gases, harmonic solids, magnetic and dielectric materials, phase transitions, and the concept of entropy. The microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles of statistical mechanics are derived and used as the starting point for the analysis of fluctuations, blackbody radiation, the Maxwell distribution, Fermi-Dirac statistics, Bose-Einstein condensation, and the statistical basis of computer simulations. Supplementary material including PowerPoint slides and detailed worked solutions can be downloaded online at http://booksupport.wiley.com

Radiation Heat Transfer, Augmented Edition - Augmented Edition (Paperback, Augmented Ed): E.M. Sparrow Radiation Heat Transfer, Augmented Edition - Augmented Edition (Paperback, Augmented Ed)
E.M. Sparrow
R7,893 Discovery Miles 78 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Revised to include more information on analytical models for wavelength independence, Radiation Heat Transfer, Augmented Edition has been rearranged, providing problems within each chapter rather than at the end of the book. Written by Ephraim M. Sparrow, a generalist who works on a very broad range of problems that encompasses almost all mechanical engineering topics, the book presents key ideas without being exhaustive. Sparrow is in charge of the Laboratory for Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Practice, whose function in to undertake both industrially bases and fundamental problems that fall within the bounds of heat transfer and fluid flow.

Handbook for Heat Exchangers and Tube Banks design (Hardcover, 2010): Donatello Annaratone Handbook for Heat Exchangers and Tube Banks design (Hardcover, 2010)
Donatello Annaratone
R4,022 Discovery Miles 40 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The recently published book by the author, "Engineering Heat Transfer," already dealt with exact computation of heat exchangers and tube banks. In design c- putationthisisaccomplishedviacorrectivefactors;thelattermakesitpossibleto compute the actual mean temperature difference by starting from the logarithmic onerelativeto?uidsinparallel?oworcounter?ow. As far as veri?cation computation is concerned, corrective factors were int- ducedtocomputeacertaincharacteristicfactorcorrectly, asisfundamentalforthis typeofcomputation. Basedontheabove, theauthordecidedtoinvestigatefurther, re?ne, andwiden thistopic: theoutcomeofthisworkhasresultedinthishandbook. Newtypesofexchangerswereexamined;thecalculationwasre?nedtoproduce practicallyexactvaluesforthefactors. Thescopeoftheinvestigationwasincreased by widening the range of the starting factors. Furthermore, a greater number of valuestobeincludedinthetableswasconsidered. Finally, afewcharacteristicsof certainvaluesofthecorrectivefactorswerehighlighted. The?rstsectionisanintroduction;itsummarizesthefundamentalcriteriaofheat transferandproceedstoillustratethebehaviorof?uidsinbothparallelandcounter ?ow. Italsoshowshowtocomputethemeanisobaricspeci?cheatforsome?uids; itillustratesthesigni?canceofdesigncomputationandveri?cationcomputation. In addition, itillustrateshowtoproceedwithheatexchangersandtubebankstocarry outbothdesignandveri?cationcomputationcorrectly. AppendixAthenincludes36tablesasareferencefordesigncomputation, The tablescontainthecorrectivefactorsrequiredtoobtaintheactualmeantemperature differencebystartingfromthemeanlogarithmictemperaturedifferencerelativeto ?uidsinparallel?oworcounter?ow. Finally, Appendix B includes 35 tables for veri?cation computation. As far as heatexchangers areconcerned, itshowsthevaluesoffactor ? whichisrequired forthistypeofcomputation. Thevaluesofthecorrectivefactorsforcoilsandtube banksarealsopresented. Milano, Italy DonatelloAnnaratone v Notation c=speci?cheat(J/kgK) d=diameter(m) E=ef?ciencyfactor h=enthalpy(kJ/kg) k=thermalconductivity(W/mK) M=mass?owrate(kg/s) m=massmoisturepercentage(%) q=heatpertimeunit(W) 2 S=surface(m ) ? t=temperature( C) 2 U=overallheattransfercoef?cient(W/m K) x=thickness(m) 2 ? =heattransfercoef?cient(W/m K) ? =characteristicfactor ? =characteristicfactor ? =ef?ciency ? =correctivefactor ? =correctivefactor ? =characteristicfactor ? ?t=temperaturedifference( C) vii viii Notation Superscripts =heating?uid =heated?uid Subscripts c=counter?ow e=exchanger i=inside l=logarithmic m=mean o=outside p=constantpressure(isobaric), parallel?ow w=wall 1=inlet(forheatingorheated?uid) 2=outlet(forheatingorheated?uid) Contents 1 Introduction to Computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1. 1 GeneralConsiderations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1. 2 MeanIsobaricSpeci?cHeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 2. 1 WaterandSuperheatedSteam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. 2. 2 AirandOtherGases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Design Computation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. 2 FluidsinParallelFloworinCounterFlow . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. 3 TheMeanDifferenceinTemperatureinReality . . . . . . . . . 12 2. 3. 1 FluidsinCrossFlow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. 3. 2 HeatExchangers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2. 3. 3 Coils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2. 3. 4 TubeBankswithVariousPassagesoftheExternalFluid . 21

Closed Power Cycles - Thermodynamic Fundamentals and Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Costante Mario Invernizzi Closed Power Cycles - Thermodynamic Fundamentals and Applications (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Costante Mario Invernizzi
R4,186 R3,380 Discovery Miles 33 800 Save R806 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the growing attention to the exploitation of renewable energies and heat recovery from industrial processes, the traditional steam and gas cycles are showing themselves often inadequate. The inadequacy is due to the great assortment of the required sizes power and of the large kind of heat sources. Closed Power Cycles: Thermodynamic Fundamentals and Applications offers an organized discussion about the strong interaction between working fluids, the thermodynamic behavior of the cycle using them and the technological design aspects of the machines. A precise treatment of thermal engines operating in accordance with closed cycles is provided to develop ideas and discussions strictly founded on the basic thermodynamic facts that control the closed cycles operation and design. Closed Power Cycles: Thermodynamic Fundamentals and Applications also contains numerous examples which have been carried out with the help of the Aspen Plus (R)R program. Including chapters on binary cycles, the organic Rankine cycle and real closed gas cycles, Closed Power Cycles: Thermodynamic Fundamentals and Applications acts a solid introduction and reference for post-graduate students and researchers working in applied thermodynamics and energy conversion with thermodynamic engines.

Borgnakke's Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 9th Ed ition, SI Version, Global Edition (Paperback, 9th Edition, Global... Borgnakke's Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 9th Ed ition, SI Version, Global Edition (Paperback, 9th Edition, Global Edition)
Borgnakke
R1,129 Discovery Miles 11 290 Ships in 4 - 6 working days

This new edition of Borgnakke's Fundamentals of Thermodynamics continues to offer a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of classical thermodynamics, while retaining an engineering perspective. With concise, applications-oriented discussion of topics and self-test problems, this text encourages students to monitor their own learning. This classic text provides a solid foundation for subsequent studies in fields such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer and statistical thermodynamics, and prepares students to effectively apply thermodynamics in the practice of engineering.

Particle Image Velocimetry - A Practical Guide (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2018): Markus Raffel, Christian E. Willert, Fulvio Scarano,... Particle Image Velocimetry - A Practical Guide (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2018)
Markus Raffel, Christian E. Willert, Fulvio Scarano, Christian J. Kahler, Steven T. Wereley, …
R8,231 Discovery Miles 82 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This immensely practical guide to PIV provides a condensed, yet exhaustive guide to most of the information needed for experiments employing the technique. This second edition has updated chapters on the principles and extra information on microscopic, high-speed and three component measurements as well as a description of advanced evaluation techniques. What's more, the huge increase in the range of possible applications has been taken into account as the chapter describing these applications of the PIV technique has been expanded.

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics - An Integrated Approach (Hardcover): M. Scott Shell Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics - An Integrated Approach (Hardcover)
M. Scott Shell
R3,086 Discovery Miles 30 860 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Learn classical thermodynamics alongside statistical mechanics with this fresh approach to the subjects. Molecular and macroscopic principles are explained in an integrated, side-by-side manner to give students a deep, intuitive understanding of thermodynamics and equip them to tackle future research topics that focus on the nanoscale. Entropy is introduced from the get-go, providing a clear explanation of how the classical laws connect to the molecular principles, and closing the gap between the atomic world and thermodynamics. Notation is streamlined throughout, with a focus on general concepts and simple models, for building basic physical intuition and gaining confidence in problem analysis and model development. Well over 400 guided end-of-chapter problems are included, addressing conceptual, fundamental, and applied skill sets. Numerous worked examples are also provided together with handy shaded boxes to emphasize key concepts, making this the complete teaching package for students in chemical engineering and the chemical sciences.

Fuel Cells - Principles, Design, and Analysis (Hardcover): Shripad T. Revankar, Pradip Majumdar Fuel Cells - Principles, Design, and Analysis (Hardcover)
Shripad T. Revankar, Pradip Majumdar
R5,036 Discovery Miles 50 360 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Fuel Cells: Principles, Design, and Analysis considers the latest advances in fuel cell system development and deployment, and was written with engineering and science students in mind. This book provides readers with the fundamentals of fuel cell operation and design, and incorporates techniques and methods designed to analyze different fuel cell systems. It builds on three main themes: basic principles, analysis, and design.

The section on basic principles contains background information on fuel cells, including fundamental principles such as electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics of fuel cell reactions as well as mass and heat transfer in fuel cells. The section on design explores important characteristics associated with various fuel cell components, electrodes, electrocatalysts, and electrolytes, while the section on analysis examines phenomena characterization and modeling both at the component and system levels.

  • Includes objectives and a summary in each chapter
  • Presents examples and problems demonstrating theory/principle applications
  • Provides case studies on fuel cell analysis
  • Contains mathematical methods including numerical methods and MATLAB(r) Simulink(r) techniques
  • Offers references and material for further reading

Fuel Cells: Principles, Design, and Analysis presents the basic principles, examples, and models essential in the design and optimization of fuel cell systems. Based on more than ten years of the authors teaching experience, this text is an ideal resource for junior- to senior-level undergraduate students and for graduate students pursuing advanced fuel cell research and study."

Developments in the Flow of Complex Fluids in Tubes (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Dennis A Siginer Developments in the Flow of Complex Fluids in Tubes (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Dennis A Siginer
R3,937 Discovery Miles 39 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Dynamics of Tube Flow of Viscoelastic Fluids and Non-Colloidal Suspensions" is dedicated to the tube flow of viscoelastic fluids and Newtonian single and multi-phase particle-laden fluids.This succinct volume collects the most recent analytical developments and experimental findings, in particular in predicting the secondary field, highlighting the historical developments which led to the progress made. This book brings a fresh and unique perspective and covers and interprets efforts to model laminar flow of viscoelastic fluids in tubes and laminar and turbulent flow of single and multi-phase particle-laden flow of linear fluids in the light of the latest findings.

Theoretical Thermotics - Transformation Thermotics and Extended Theories for Thermal Metamaterials (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020):... Theoretical Thermotics - Transformation Thermotics and Extended Theories for Thermal Metamaterials (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Ji-Ping Huang
R1,656 Discovery Miles 16 560 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book focuses on theoretical thermotics, the theory of transformation thermotics and its extended theories for the active control of macroscopic thermal phenomena of artificial systems, which is in sharp contrast to classical thermodynamics comprising the four thermodynamic laws for the passive description of macroscopic thermal phenomena of natural systems. The book covers the basic concepts and mathematical methods, which are necessary to understand thermal problems extensively investigated in physics, but also in other disciplines of engineering and materials. The analyses rely on models solved by analytical techniques accompanied with computer simulations and laboratory experiments. This book serves both as a reference work for senior researchers and a study text for zero beginners.

Convective Heat Transfer, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Edition): LC Burmeister Convective Heat Transfer, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
LC Burmeister
R5,223 Discovery Miles 52 230 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A modern and broad exposition emphasizing heat transfer by convection. This edition contains valuable new information primarily pertaining to flow and heat transfer in porous media and computational fluid dynamics as well as recent advances in turbulence modeling. Problems of a mixed theoretical and practical nature provide an opportunity to test mastery of the material.

Thermal Design and Thermal Behaviour of Radio Telescopes and their Enclosures (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Albert Greve, Michael... Thermal Design and Thermal Behaviour of Radio Telescopes and their Enclosures (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Albert Greve, Michael Bremer
R4,074 Discovery Miles 40 740 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Radio telescopes as well as communication antennas operate under the influence of gravity, temperature and wind. Among those, temperature influences may degrade the performance of a radio telescope through transient changes of the focus, pointing, path length and sensitivity, often in an unpredictable way. Thermal Design and Thermal Behaviour of Radio Telescopes and their Enclosures reviews the design and construction principles of radio telescopes in view of thermal aspects and heat transfer with the variable thermal environment; it explains supporting thermal model calculations and the application and efficiency of thermal protection and temperature control; it presents many measurements illustrating the thermal behaviour of telescopes in the environment of their observatory sites.

The book benefits scientists and radio/communication engineers, telescope designers and construction firms as well as telescope operators, observatory staff, but also the observing astronomer who is directly confronted with the thermal behaviour of a telescope.

Natural Gas Engineering and Safety Challenges - Downstream Process, Analysis, Utilization and Safety (Hardcover, 2014 ed.):... Natural Gas Engineering and Safety Challenges - Downstream Process, Analysis, Utilization and Safety (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
G.G. Nasr, N E Connor
R6,447 Discovery Miles 64 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Providing a critical and extensive compilation of the downstream processes of natural gas that involve the principle of gas processing , transmission and distribution, gas flow and network analysis, instrumentation and measurement systems and its utilisation, this book also serves to enrich readers understanding of the business and management aspects of natural gas and highlights some of the recent research and innovations in the field. Featuring extensive coverage of the design and pipeline failures and safety challenges in terms of fire and explosions relating to the downstream of natural gas technology, the book covers the needs of practising engineers from different disciplines, who may include project and operations managers, planning and design engineers as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of gas, petroleum and chemical engineering. This book also includes several case studies to illustrate the analysis of the downstream process in the gas and oil industry. Of interest to researchers is the field of flame and mitigation of explosion: the fundamental processes involved are also discussed, including outlines of contemporary and possible future research and challenges in the different fields.

Influence of Temperature on Microelectronics and System Reliability - A Physics of Failure Approach (Hardcover, New): Pradeep... Influence of Temperature on Microelectronics and System Reliability - A Physics of Failure Approach (Hardcover, New)
Pradeep Lall, Michael G. Pecht, Edward B. Hakim
R3,666 Discovery Miles 36 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book raises the level of understanding of thermal design criteria. It provides the design team with sufficient knowledge to help them evaluate device architecture trade-offs and the effects of operating temperatures. The author provides readers a sound scientific basis for system operation at realistic steady state temperatures without reliability penalties. Higher temperature performance than is commonly recommended is shown to be cost effective in production for life cycle costs.

The microelectronic package considered in the book is assumed to consist of a semiconductor device with first-level interconnects that may be wirebonds, flip-chip, or tape automated bonds; die attach; substrate; substrate attach; case; lid; lid seal; and lead seal. The temperature effects on electrical parameters of both bipolar and MOSFET devices are discussed, and models quantifying the temperature effects on package elements are identified. Temperature-related models have been used to derive derating criteria for determining the maximum and minimum allowable temperature stresses for a given microelectronic package architecture.

The first chapter outlines problems with some of the current modeling strategies. The next two chapters present microelectronic device failure mechanisms in terms of their dependence on steady state temperature, temperature cycle, temperature gradient, and rate of change of temperature at the chip and package level. Physics-of-failure based models used to characterize these failure mechanisms are identified and the variabilities in temperature dependence of each of the failure mechanisms are characterized. Chapters 4 and 5 describe the effects of temperature on the performance characteristics of MOS and bipolar devices. Chapter 6 discusses using high-temperature stress screens, including burn-in, for high-reliability applications. The burn-in conditions used by some manufacturers are examined and a physics-of-failure approach is described. The final chapter overviews existing guidelines for thermal derating of microelectronic devices, which presently involve lowering the junction temperature. The reader then learns how to use physics-of-failure models presented in the previous chapters for various failure processes, to evaluate the sensitivity of device life to variations in manufacturing defects, device architecture, temperature, and non-temperature stresses.

Rigid Body Dynamics (Hardcover, New Ed): Joaquim A. Batlle, Ana Barjau Condomines Rigid Body Dynamics (Hardcover, New Ed)
Joaquim A. Batlle, Ana Barjau Condomines
R2,381 Discovery Miles 23 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Building up from first principles and simple scenarios, this comprehensive introduction to rigid body dynamics gradually introduces readers to tools to address involved real-world problems, and cutting-edge research topics. Using a unique blend of conceptual, theoretical and practical approaches, concepts are developed and rigorously applied to practical examples in a consistent and understandable way. It includes discussion of real-world applications including robotics and vehicle dynamics, and over 40 thought-provoking fully worked examples to cement readers' understanding. Providing a wealth of resources allowing readers to confidently self-assess - including over 100 problems with solutions, over 400 high quality multiple choice questions, and end-of-chapter puzzles dealing with everyday situations - this is an ideal companion for undergraduate students in aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering.

Computational Heat Transfer V 2 - The Finite Difference Methodology (Hardcover, Volume 2): A.A. Samarskii Computational Heat Transfer V 2 - The Finite Difference Methodology (Hardcover, Volume 2)
A.A. Samarskii
R17,062 Discovery Miles 170 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book, which is published in two volumes, studies heat transfer problems by modern numerical methods. Basic mathematical models of heat transfer are considered. The main approaches, to the analysis of the models by traditional means of applied mathematics are described. Numerical methods for the approximate solution of steady- and unsteady state heat conduction problems are discussed. Investigation of difference schemes is based on the general stability theory. Much emphasis is put on problems in which phase transitions are involved and on heat and mass transfer problems. Problems of controlling and optimizing heat processes are discussed in detail. These processes are described by partial differential equations, and the main approaches to numerical solution of the optimal control problems involved here are discussed. Aspects of numerical solution of inverse heat exchange problems are considered. Much attention is paid to the most important applied problems of identifying coefficients and boundary conditions for a heat transfer equation. The first volume considered the mathematical models of heat transfer, classic analytical solution methods for heat conduction problems, numerical methods for steady-state and transient heat conduction problems, and phase change problems. In this second volume, we present solution techniques for complicated heat transfer problems (radiation, convection, thermoelasticity, thermal process control and inverse problems) as well as some examples of solving particular heat transfer problems.

Applied Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (Paperback, 1993 ed.): Dimitrios P Tassios Applied Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (Paperback, 1993 ed.)
Dimitrios P Tassios
R2,739 Discovery Miles 27 390 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Applied Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics provides the undergraduate and graduate student of chemical engineering with the basic knowledge, the methodology and the references he needs to apply it in industrial practice. Thus, in addition to the classical topics of the laws of thermodynamics, pure component and mixture thermodynamic properties as well as phase and chemical equilibria the reader will find: - history of thermodynamics - energy conservation - internmolecular forces and molecular thermodynamics - cubic equations of state - statistical mechanics. A great number of calculated problems with solutions and an appendix with numerous tables of numbers of practical importance are extremely helpful for applied calculations. The computer programs on the included disk help the student to become familiar with the typical methods used in industry for volumetric and vapor-liquid equilibria calculations.

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