Corrosion resistance is the property of a material to resist corrosion attack in a particular aggressive environment. Although titanium, tantalum and zirconium are not noble metals, they are the best choice whenever high corrosion resistance is required. The exceptionally good corrosion resistance of these high-performance metals and their alloys results from the formation of a very stable, dense, highly adherent, and self-healing protective oxide film on the metal surface. This naturally occurring oxide layer prevents chemical attack of the underlying metal surface. This behavior also means, however, that high corrosion resistance can be expected only under neutral or oxidizing conditions. Under reducing conditions, a lower resistance must be reckoned with. Only very few inorganic and organic substances are able to attack titanium, tantalum or zirconium at ambient temperature. As the extraordinary corrosion resistance is coupled with an excellent formability and weldability these materials are very valuable for a large number of applications, such as heat exchangers, reaction vessels, funace construction, radiation shielding, implants for medical technology, and capacitor components in electronics.

Derived from the renowned" DECHEMA Corrosion Handbook," this text provides a comprehensive overview of corrosion protection and prevention on the high-performance materials Titanium, Tantalum and Zirconium.

Bad experiences with construction quality, the energy crises of 1973 and 1979, complaints about "sick buildings", thermal, acoustical, visual and olfactory discomfort, the need for good air quality, the move towards more sustainability - all these have accelerated the development of a field that, for a long time, was hardly more than an academic exercise: building physics (in English speaking countries sometimes referred to as building science). The discipline embraces domains such as heat and mass transfer, building acoustics, lighting, indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency. In some countries, fire safety is also included. Through the application of physical knowledge and its combination with information coming from other disciplines, the field helps to understand the physical phenomena governing building parts, building envelope, whole buildings and built environment performance, although for the last the wording "urban physics" is used. Today, building physics has become a key player on the road to a performance based building design. The book deals with the description, analysis and modeling of heat, air and moisture transport in building assemblies and whole buildings with main emphasis on the building engineering applications, including examples. The physical transport processes determine the performance of the building envelope and may influence the serviceability of the structure and the whole building. Compared to the second edition, in this third edition the text has partially been revised and extended.

This guideline is one of a series produced by the British Fluid Power Association's Technical committees. These committees are manned by acknowledged experts from industry who give their time voluntarily. As such this document and others form part of a valuable library of technical information. In addition to being a superb source of reference to engineers, students may also use this guideline to form part of a study package when completing one of the many BFPA or other awarding body courses.

Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (8202-30). - Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content summaries and revision activities for every topic - Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary - Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic principles with clear worked examples - Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes - Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it - Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions ---- 'This book is long overdue. It deepens students' understanding of concepts in electrical installation with clear and accurate technical drawings and images. The common mistakes made in exams feature is very useful and includes things that are often overlooked by delivery staff. The revision guide will prepare students for their end exam and is a great way of learners improving their grades, with stretch and challenging exam-style questions and good exam tips.' - Neil McManus, Construction T Level Programme Area Manager, Leicester College

Laminitis, a horse-centred approach describes in depth the current mainstream thinking on laminitis and suggests ways of reframing our understanding of this challenging condition. New thinking based on putting the horse at the centre of the problem is presented, allowing a better understanding of the biomechanics of laminitis. The book suggests ways in which damaged feet can recover, and also helps the reader to understand the pathological processes within the horse as a whole that lead to laminitis occurring, starting with an understanding of the horse's innate ability to heal itself and working towards interventions that create an environment that is conducive to healing. The book also explores the concept that laminitis, rather than being a disease in its own right, is merely a symptom of a range of underlying health problems that affect the whole horse.

This must-have reference for all chemical engineers, material scientists and chemists working with steel or acidic media explains how to strengthen the corrosion resistance of steels as reaction, transport and storage devices against lyes (hydroxides) and organic acids. The handbook contains comprehensive information, including tabulated data and references, on the corrosion properties of the following materials: Unalloyed steels and cast steel Unalloyed cast iron High-alloy cast iron High-silicon cast iron Structural steels with up to 12% chromium Ferritic chromium steels with more than 12% chromium Ferritic-austenitic steels with more than 12% chromium High-alloy multiphase steels Ferritic/perlitic-martensitic steels Ferritic-austenitic steels/duplex steels Austenitic chromium-nickel steels Austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum steels Austenitic chromium-nickel steels with special alloying additions Special iron-based alloys The following corrosive media are considered: Acetic Acid Alkanecarboxylic Acids Carbonic Acid Formic Acid Sulfonic Acids Alkaline Earth Hydroxides Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide Lithium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide

While most texts focus on how and why electric circuits work, The Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits taps into engineering students' desire to explore, create, and put their learning into practice. Students from across disciplines will gain a practical, in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles underlying so much of modern, everyday technology. Early focus on the analysis, design, and evaluation of electric circuits promotes the development of design intuition by allowing students to test their designs in the context of real-world constraints and practical situations. This updated Ninth Edition features an emphasis on the use of computer software, including Excel, MATLAB, and Multisim, building a real-world problem-solving style that reflects that of practicing engineers. Software skills are integrated with examples and exercises throughout the text, and coverage of circuit design and evaluation, frequency response, mutual inductance, ac power circuits, and other central topics has been revised for clarity and ease of understanding. With an overarching goal of instilling smart judgement surrounding design problems and innovative solutions, this unique text provides inspiration and motivation alongside an essential knowledge base.