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Ion Beam Treatment of Polymers, 2nd Edition
Author Marcela Bilek , Alexey Kondyurin
Ion Beam Treatment of Polymers, Second Edition presents the results of polymer investigations and technique development in the field of polymer modification by high-energy ion beams. It shows how to use ion beam equipment in the polymer industry, as well as how to u....
Release Date 2014/09 -
Wave Mechanics and Wave Loads on Marine Structures
Author Paolo Boccotti
Wave Mechanics and Wave Loads on Marine Structures provides a new perspective on the calculation of wave forces on ocean structures, unifying the deterministic and probabilistic approaches to wave theory and combining the methods used in field and experimental measu....
Release Date 2014/09 -
Membrane Technology and Engineering for Water Purification, 2nd Edition
Author Rajindar Singh
Membrane Technology and Engineering for Water Purification, Second Edition is written in a practical style with emphasis on: process description; key unit operations; systems design and costs; plant equipment description; equipment installation; safety and maintenan....
Release Date 2014/09 -
Polymer Composites in the Aerospace Industry
Author Philip Irving , Costas Soutis
Polymer composites are increasingly used in aerospace applications due to properties such as strength and durability compared to weight. Edited by two leading authorities in the field, this book summarises key recent research on design, manufacture and performance o....
Release Date 2014/09 -
Author M. Rafiqul Islam
Natural gas, especially unconventional gas, has an increasingly important role in meeting the world's energy needs. Experts estimate that it has the potential to add anywhere from 60-250% to the global proven gas reserve in the next two decades. To maintain pace wi....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Author Arthur M. Brownstein
Considering the ever-rising costs of traditional fuel paired with the increasing scarcity of its resources, it’s easy to see why exploring renewable fuels has become an increasingly critical goal for engineers, researchers, and end-users alike. However, due to....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Fatigue and Fracture of Adhesively-Bonded Composite Joints
Author Anastasios P. Vassilopoulos
It is commonly accepted that the majority of engineering failures happen due to fatigue or fracture phenomena. Adhesive bonding is a prevailing joining technique, widely used for critical connections in composite structures. However, the lack of knowledge regarding ....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Mobile Satellite Communications Handbook, 2nd Edition
Author Roger Cochetti
With a Preface by noted satellite scientist Dr. Ahmad Ghais, the Second Edition reflects the expanded user base for this technology by updating information on historic, current, and planned commercial and military satellite systems and by expanding sect....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Author Thomas E. Nowlin
The history of the business and technology that was responsible for the enormous growth of the global polyethylene industry from the laboratory discovery in 1933 to reach an annual production of over 75 million metric tons in 2012 and become the leading plastic mate....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Fluoroplastics, Volume 1, 2nd Edition
Author Sina Ebnesajjad
Fluoroplastics, Volume 1, compiles in one place a working knowledge of the polymer chemistry and physics of non-melt processible fluoropolymers with detailed descriptions of commercial processing methods, material properties, fabrication and handling information, te....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Author Anju Dahiya
Depleting fossil fuel reserves and adverse effects of fluctuating oil prices have renewed interest in alternative and sustainable sources of energy. Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels takes on this topic and examines current and emerging feedstocks and advanced processe....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Nuclear Power Plant Safety and Mechanical Integrity
Author Ramiz Gilada , George Antaki
One of the most critical requirements for safe and reliable nuclear power plant operations is the availability of competent maintenance personnel. However, just as the nuclear power industry is experiencing a renaissance, it is also experiencing an exodus of s....
Release Date 2014/11 -
The Guide to Oilwell Fishing Operations, 2nd Edition
Author Joe P. DeGeare
Unpredictable, unwanted, and costly, oil and gas well fishing is not a typical practice for drilling, workover and completion projects, but roughly one in every five wells experience this intervention. To stay on top, The Guide to Oilwell Fishing Operations, Second ....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Handbook
Author Ajay Kumar Debnath , Swapan Basu
The book discusses instrumentation and control in modern fossil fuel power plants, with an emphasis on selecting the most appropriate systems subject to constraints engineers have for their projects. It provides all the plant process and design details, includ....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Author Geoffrey Hewitt , Francesco Coletti
With production from unconventional rigs continuing to escalate and refineries grappling with the challenges of shale and heavier oil feedstocks, petroleum engineers and refinery managers must ensure that equipment used with today’s crude oil is protected from fouli....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Adhesives Technology Handbook, 3rd Edition
Author Arthur H. Landrock , Sina Ebnesajjad
Covering a wide range of industrial applications across sectors including medical applications, automotive/aerospace, packaging, electronics, and consumer goods, this book provides a complete guide to the selection of adhesives, methods of use, industrial applicatio....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Ludwig's Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, 4th Edition
Author A. Kayode Coker
The fourth edition of Ludwig’s Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, Volume Three is a core reference for chemical, plant, and process engineers and provides an unrivalled reference on methods, process fundamentals, and supporting design data....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Electrical Estimating Methods, 4th Edition
Author Wayne J. Del Pico
Simplify the estimating process with the latest data, materials, and practicesElectrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide to estimating electrical costs, with data provided by leading construction database RS Means. The book covers the mat....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Safety Training That Transfers
Author Steve Cohen , Ellis Ritz
The best learning transfer happens when participants have fun!Safety Training That Transfers offers more than 50 activities dedicated to different aspects of workplace safety. Each activity includes an overview, step-by-step instructions, and debriefing questions th....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Advances in Batteries for Medium and Large-Scale Energy Storage
Author T Lim , M Skyllas-Kazacos , C Menictas
As energy produced from renewable sources is increasingly integrated into the electricity grid, interest in energy storage technologies for grid stabilisation is growing. This book reviews advances in battery technologies and applications for medium and large-....
Release Date 2014/12 -
Orientalism, Gender, and the Jews
Author Axel Stähler , Anna-Dorothea Ludewig , Ulrike Brunotte
Originating in the collaboration of the international Research Network “Gender in Antisemitism, Orientalism and Occidentalism” (RENGOO), this collection of essays proposes to intervene in current debates about historical constructions of Jewish identity in relation ....
Release Date 2014/12 -
The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring
Author David Herres
A practical, money-saving guide to home electrical wiringHandle residential wiring projects correctly, safely, and according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Filled with clear photos and helpful diagrams, The Homeowner’s DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring shows y....
Release Date 2015/01 -
High Integrity Systems and Safety Management in Hazardous Industries
Author J.R Thomson
This book is about the engineering management of hazardous industries, such as oil and gas production, hydrocarbon refining, nuclear power and the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its scope includes an overview of design standards and processes for high....
Release Date 2015/01 -
Fundamentals of Plastic Optical Fibers
Author Yasuhiro Koike
Polymer photonics is an interdisciplinary field which demands excellence both in optics (photonics) and materials science (polymer). However, theses disciplines have developed independently, and therefore the demand for a comprehensive work featuring the fundamental....
Release Date 2015/02 -
Author Thallada Bhaskar , Shibu Jose
The long-held tenets of the energy sector are being rewritten in the twenty-first century. The rise of unconventional oil and gas and of renewables is transforming our economies and improving our understanding of the distribution of the world's energy resources an....
Release Date 2015/04 -
Superconductors in the Power Grid
Author C. Rey
Superconductors offer high throughput with low electric losses and have the potential to transform the electric power grid. Transmission networks incorporating cables of this type could, for example, deliver more power and enable substantial energy savings. Superco....
Release Date 2015/04 -
Author Mark C. Winters , Gino Wickman
Discover the vital relationship that will take your company from "What’s next?" to "We have liftoff!" Visionaries have groundbreaking ideas. Integrators make those ideas a reality. This explosive combination is the key to getting everything you wan....
Release Date 2015/04 -
Author K. Sesha Maheswaramma
Engineering Chemistry is an interdisciplinary subject offered to undergraduate Eengineering students. This book introduces the fundamental concepts in a simple and concise manner and highlights the role of chemistry in the field of engineering. It includes a larg....
Release Date 2015/04 -
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites
Author Alma Hodzic , Constantinos Soutis , Peter Beaumont
Structural Integrity and Durability of Advanced Composites: Innovative Modelling Methods and Intelligent Design presents scientific and technological research from leading composite materials scientists and engineers that showcase the fundamental issues and practic....
Release Date 2015/05 -
Author Manuel Vázquez
Magnetic nanowires and microwires are key tools in the development of enhanced devices for information technology (memory and data processing) and sensing. Offering the combined characteristics of high density, high speed, and non-volatility, they facilitate reliabl....
Release Date 2015/05