This book is derived from the proceedings of the International Workshop on Nanomechanics held at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California on July 14-17, 2004. Approximately 70 leading experts from academia, government and industrial sectors in semiconductors, computers, communication, information technology, defense, energy, transportation and aerospace attended the Workshop (see the workshop photo taken on July 16, 2004). The main objective was to convene leading researchers in the nanotechnology community to assess the current state-of-the-art and disseminate recent progress, critical issues, barriers to applications, and directions for future research in nanomechanics. Miniaturization of structural components and functional devices such as electronic, optical, mechanical and electric-magnetic parts has been a recent trend, and the pace has accelerated over the past few years. Advances in micromanufacturing, semiconductor processing (e.g., etching, lithography, grafting, etc.), sensors, actuators and microprocessors have opened up a revolutionary path to the development of new technologies such as micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), nano-electro-mechanical systems (NEMS), micro-engines, smart structures, smart controllers, lab-- a-chip devices, and even bio-medical sensing devices which can detect, analyze, decide and activate appropriate functions in real time. The above-mentioned devices, structures, or systems, have one issue in common. In order to perform their assigned functions, they must maintain their structural integrity and be reliable and durable during their entire designed service life. Thus, strength, durability, and time-dependent mechanical property degradation are major concerns for design engineers and device manufacturers, even though the parts are designed for electronic, magnetic, optical or other functions.

This book is derived from the proceedings of the International Workshop on Nanomechanics held at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California on July 14-17, 2004. Approximately 70 leading experts from academia, government and industrial sectors in semiconductors, computers, communication, information technology, defense, energy, transportation and aerospace attended the Workshop (see the workshop photo taken on July 16, 2004). The main objective was to convene leading researchers in the nanotechnology community to assess the current state-of-the-art and disseminate recent progress, critical issues, barriers to applications, and directions for future research in nanomechanics. Miniaturization of structural components and functional devices such as electronic, optical, mechanical and electric-magnetic parts has been a recent trend, and the pace has accelerated over the past few years. Advances in micromanufacturing, semiconductor processing (e.g., etching, lithography, grafting, etc.), sensors, actuators and microprocessors have opened up a revolutionary path to the development of new technologies such as micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), nano-electro-mechanical systems (NEMS), micro-engines, smart structures, smart controllers, lab-- a-chip devices, and even bio-medical sensing devices which can detect, analyze, decide and activate appropriate functions in real time. The above-mentioned devices, structures, or systems, have one issue in common. In order to perform their assigned functions, they must maintain their structural integrity and be reliable and durable during their entire designed service life. Thus, strength, durability, and time-dependent mechanical property degradation are major concerns for design engineers and device manufacturers, even though the parts are designed for electronic, magnetic, optical or other functions.

Ein aktualisierter Leitfaden fur den Schutz von Stromnetzen im 21. Jahrhundert Die zweite Ausgabe von Power System Protection enthalt aktuelle Informationen uber die technologischen und wirtschaftlichen Weiterentwicklungen beim Stromnetzschutz seit dem Erscheinen der letzten Ausgabe im Jahr 1998. Insbesondere werden die Auswirkungen von Kurzschlussen in folgenden Bereichen untersucht: * Qualitat der Stromversorgung * Mehrere Einstellgruppen * Distanzrelais mit vierseitigen Eigenschaften * Belastbarkeit Daruber hinaus enthalt das Werk umfassende Angaben zu den Auswirkungen von AEnderungen der Geschaftsmodelle, insbesondere in Bezug auf Deregulierung, Disaggregation von Stromsystemen, Zuverlassigkeit und Sicherheitsfragen. Power System Protection bietet die analytische Grundlage fur die Auslegung, Anwendung und Einstellung von Netzschutzgeraten fur moderne Ingenieure. Aktuelle Informationen von Schutzingenieuren mit unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten runden das umfassende Werk ab, das somit samtliche Aspekte des Fachgebiets erfasst. Neue Vorschriften und neue Komponenten, die in modernen Stromschutzsystemen enthalten sind, werden ausfuhrlich dargestellt. Besonders grundlich wird der computergestutzte Schutz behandelt sowie die Frage, welche Folgen der Anschluss von Anlagen fur erneuerbare Energien an Verteilungs- und UEbertragungssysteme hat.

This classic text offers you the key to understanding short circuits, open conductors and other problems relating to electric power systems that are subject to unbalanced conditions. Using the method of symmetrical components, acknowledged expert Paul M. Anderson provides comprehensive guidance for both finding solutions for faulted power systems and maintaining protective system applications. You'll learn to solve advanced problems, while gaining a thorough background in elementary configurations.

Features you'll put to immediate use: Numerous examples and problemsClear, concise notationAnalytical simplificationsMatrix methods applicable to digital computer technologyExtensive appendices

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