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Introduction to Biofuels David M. Mousdale Beocarta Ltd., Glasgow, UK Mechanical Engineering Series
Discussing the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and its potential for replacing fossil fuels in the coming decades, Introduction to Biofuels provides a roadmap for understanding the broad sweep of technological, sociological, and energy policy issues surrounding successful research, development, and application. Copiously illustrated and with numerous examples, this book explores key technologies, including biotechnology, bioprocessing, and genetic reprogramming of microorganisms. The author examines the future of biofuels from a broader perspective, addressing the economic, social, and environmental issues crucial for studying the sustainable development of bioenergy. Each chapter begins with questions and provides the answers later in the chapter as key informational points. Embedded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) sections provide detailed derivations and equations for a subset of topics that are frequently found as buzzwords in popular media. Together, the STEM topics form a thread of essential technologies and a guide to how researchers have established quantitative parameters that are crucial to the ever-growing biofuels database. Catalog no. K10607, July 2010, 455 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1207-5, $119.95 / £76.99
Alternative Fuels for Transportation Edited by
A.S. Ramadhas Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Faridabad, India Mechanical Engineering Series
Alternative Fuels for Transportation covers the potential, production methods, properties, vehicle tests, merits, and drawbacks of alternative fuels. The editor highlights the importance of moving toward alternative fuels and the problems and environmental impact of depending on petroleum products. Each self-contained chapter focuses on a particular fuel source, including vegetable oils, biodiesel, methanol, ethanol, dimethyl ether, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, fuel cells, and fuel from nonfood crops. For most of these fuels, production methods, storage, transportation and distribution, physiochemical properties, system modification, engine tests, economics, applications, safety aspects, material compatibility, and future potential are discussed. Features • Covers the production methods, properties, advantages, and disadvantages of various nonconventional fuels • Analyzes the suitability of alternative fuels using engine and chassis dynamometers, on-road tests, emission evaluation, and material compatibility • Outlines the parameters for selecting an alternative fuel • Explores the challenges for the commercialization of alternative fuels • Describes the types of zero emission vehicles: battery electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and the latest hybrid vehicles • Highlights the next generation of biofuels, including algae biodiesel, biohydrogen, and Fischer–Tropsch diesel Catalog no. K11030, September 2010, 463 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1957-9, $89.95 / £57.99
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Bioenergy & Alternative Fuels Solid Fuels Combustion and Gasification Modeling, Simulation, and Equipment Operations, Second Edition Marcio L. de Souza-Santos State University at Campinas, Brazil Series: Dekker Mechanical Engineering
Solid Fuels Combustion and Gasification: Modeling, Simulation, and Equipment Operations, Second Edition explores evolving solid fuel combustion and gasification techniques that are leading to much lower sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions. It shows how to increase the efficiency of processes dealing with materials such as coal, biomass, and solid residues. As many of the successes of these methods are the result of process optimization resulting from mathematical modeling and simulation, this book introduces and explores these techniques, taking a moderate approach useful to graduate students, engineers, and professionals. The main strategy of the book is to teach by example, and the basic methods illustrated here can be used for modeling a wide range of processes and equipment commonly found in industry. This carefully constructed volume which presents essential concepts that minimize the need for other texts, and can also be used as an introduction to more complex models. It illustrates the modeling and constructive and operational aspects of equipment used in combustion and gasification of solid fuels, and strongly supports the power of models and computer simulators as the optimal method to acquire real and testable understanding of a subject in the area of processing. Catalog no. 47493, March 2010, 508 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4749-3, $159.95 / £99.00
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Hydrogen Fuel Production, Transport, and Storage Edited by
Ram B. Gupta Auburn University, Alabama, USA
Hydrogen Fuel: Production, Transport, and Storage describes various aspects of hydrogen fuel, including production from both renewable and nonrenewable sources, purification, storage, transport, safety, codes, and carbon dioxide sequestration. The book examines the unique properties and uses of the hydrogen molecule, its ability to be produced from numerous energy sources, and its separation and purification. It explains how to transport hydrogen using pipelines and tankers and how to store it using compressed tanks, metal hydrides, carbon adsorbents, and chemical hydrides. The expert contributors also discuss codes and standards, monitoring techniques, and safety designs. Features: • Illustrates how hydrogen can be generated from a variety of primary energies, including hydrocarbons, coal, nuclear, wind, biomass, and solar • Explores the technical challenge of transporting and storing hydrogen fuel • Presents the storage targets specified by the U.S. Department of Energy • Addresses the proper codes, standards, monitoring techniques, and safety designs needed to effectively use hydrogen fuel • Discusses how to sequester carbon dioxide when producing hydrogen from fossil fuels Focusing on a clean, economical alternative to nonrenewable energy, this volume provides current information on the hydrogen fuel economy. Catalog no. 4575X, 2009, 624 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4575-8, $135.95 / £86.00
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Biomass to Renewable Energy Processes
Ashok Pandey
Edited by
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Tribandrum,
Jay Cheng
Handbook of Plant-Based Biofuels
With the depletion of oil resources as well as the negative environmental impact of fossil fuels, there is much interest in alternative energy sources. Focusing on some of the most important alternate energy sources for the foreseeable future, this handbook examines the status of the production of biofuels, in particular, bioethanol and biodiesel. After profiling plant-based biofuels, the book gives an overview of the production of biofuels from biomass materials by thermochemical and biochemical methods. It examines the thermochemical conversion of biomass to liquids and gaseous fuels. The handbook then analyzes current biomass-to-ethanol programs, followed by a discussion on ethanol fermentation from molasses and process practices applied for the improvement of ethanol production by ethanologenic microorganisms. It also explains the hydrolysis and fermentation of ethanol from starchy and lignocellulosic biomasses and covers pyrolysis processes, such as slow, fast, flash, and catalytic processes. Features • Explains how increasing demand for fuel ethanol may influence the international market price of ethanol • Looks at how the future of biodiesel needs improvements in conversion technology and an expansion of available feedstock through increased oil yields or oilseed production • Describes the production of biodiesel from various plant sources, including palm, rice bran, karanja seed, jatropha seed, mahua, and rubber seed oils In the final chapters, the contributors discuss current perspectives and the future of biodiesel production. They explore biodiesel production substrates, the lipase-catalyzed preparation of biodiesel, and biodiesel production with supercritical fluid technologies.
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA
" ...a major achievement for its coverage of the production and implementation of biologically based resources, and related principles and technologies. Cheng is an expert in bioprocessing and environmental engineering." —CHOICE
An introduction to fundamental principles and practical applications, this book explains the theories of biological processes, biomass materials and logistics, and conversion technologies for bioenergy products such as biogas, ethanol, butanol, biodiesel, and synthetic gases. It discusses anaerobic digestion of waste materials, bioethanol and biobutanol production from starch and cellulose, and biodiesel production from plant oils. The text also covers pretreatment technologies, enzymatic reactions, fermentation, and microbiological metabolisms and pathways. It explores the engineering principles of biomass gasification and pyrolysis and potential end-products. This text introduces fundamental principles and practical applications of biomass-to-renewable energy processes. The biological processes discussed include anaerobic digestion of waste materials for biogas and hydrogen production, bioethanol and biobutanol production from starch and cellulose, and biodiesel production from plant oils. The thermal processes addressed include gasification and pyrolysis of agricultural residues and woody biomass. Catalog no. 9517X, January 2010, 517 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9517-3, $99.95 / £63.99
Catalog no. 21755, 2009, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-56022-175-3, $125.95 / £79.99
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Bioenergy & Alternative Fuels Handbook of Alternative Fuel Technologies
Biofuels Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development
Edited by
David M. Mousdale
CD & W Inc., Laramie, Wyoming, USA
Beocarta Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland
Evaluating a wealth of quantitative data, Biofuels: Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Sustainable Development discusses different types of biofuels, the science behind their production, the economics of their introduction to the marketplace, their environmental impacts, and their implications for world agriculture. It broadens the discussion on biofuels beyond bioethanol and biodiesel, taking into account the data, ideas, and bioproducts that have appeared over the last fifty years. Written by a seasoned expert in the biotech industry, the book analyzes in detail the present status and future prospects of biofuels, from ethanol and biodiesel to biotechnological routes to biohydrogen. It emphasizes the ways biotechnology can improve process economics as well as facilitate sustainable agroindustries and crucial elements of a biobased economy. The author also explores the additional innovations required in microbial and plant biotechnology, metabolic engineering, bioreactor design, and the genetic manipulation of novel biomass species of plants, such as softwoods and algae. With over 1,000 references and nearly 200 graphs and tables of data, this well-researched, comprehensive work examines the past and present of various biofuels while considering the future of a biocommodity economy.
Sunggyu Lee Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, USA
James G. Speight Sudarshan K. Loyalka University of Missouri, Columbia, USA
This progressive guide blends technical information with trend analyses of alternative energy consumption, environmental assessments, regulatory and practical considerations, and feasible implementation strategies. Following a global energy overview, the book describes clean and alternative methods of producing liquid fuels, crude oil, syngas, and methanol from coal, coal slurry, natural gas, resids, oil sand bitumen, and oil shale. It details the chemical reaction mechanisms, biological processes, and unit operations for converting corn, lignocellulosic materials, and biomass into alcoholic fuels. Catalog no. DK2250, 2007, 568 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-4069-6, $162.95 / £99.00
Process Synthesis for Fuel Ethanol Production C.A. Cardona O.J. Sanchez L.F. Gutierrez Series: Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
Topics Covered: • Historical Development of Bioethanol as a Fuel • Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology of Lignocellulosic Biomass • Biotechnology of Bioethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Feedstocks • Biochemical Engineering and Bioprocess Management for Fuel Ethanol • The Economics of Bioethanol • Diversifying the Biofuels Portfolio • Radical Options for the Development of Biofuels • Biofuels as Products of Integrated Bioprocesses
A comprehensive guide to the design and analysis of the most advanced technologies for fuel ethanol production from feedstock, Process Synthesis for Fuel Ethanol Production describes how process systems engineering can be applied to fuel ethanol production to achieve new levels of efficiency according to technical, economic, and environmental criteria. The authors cover liquid biofuels; various types of feedstocks, including sugars, starchy crops, lignocellulosic biomass, and microorganisms; and hydrolysis technologies, such as saccharification. They also address new technological innovations based on process integration to reduce energy consumption and the environmental issues of bioethanol production.
Catalog no. 51245, 2008, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5124-7, $125.95 / £79.99
Catalog no. K10819, January 2010, 415 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1597-7, $129.95 / £78.99
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Principles of Sustainable Energy
Geothermal Energy
Frank Kreith Frank Kreith, Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.
Jan F. Kreider Kreider & Associates, Boulder, Colorado, USA Series: Mechanical Engineering Series
A combination of lecture notes for a course on sustainable energy at the University of Colorado, updated material from the first and second editions of Principles of Solar Engineering (Goswami, Kreith, and Kreider), and contributions from experts in wind energy, passive solar design, and bioconversion, Principles of Sustainable Energy recognizes the inevitability of a sustainability future. The authors emphasize both the technical and economic aspects of energy engineering practice, aiming to serve both the architects and managers of the sustainable energy community. The field of renewable energy has grown beyond the use of solar power as an alternative energy source. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the many renewable energy courses currently available, which cover biomass and biofuels, solar thermal conversion, hydrogen cells, and wind energy conversion. Each chapter concludes with problem sets to reinforce concepts and applications. Examples and exercises throughout cover latitudes in northern and southern hemispheres and use the most current worldwide solar radiation data. Topics Covered: • Economics of Energy Generation and Conservation Systems • Wind Energy • Capturing Solar Energy through Biomass • Fundamentals of Solar Radiation • Photovoltaics • Solar Heating and Cooling of Buildings • Energy Storage • Ocean Energy Conversion • Transportation
Renewable Energy and the Environment William E. Glassley The Energy Institute, University of California, Davis, USA and Geologisk Institut, Aarhus University, Denmark
Reflecting current interest in alternative energy, Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment explores where geothermal energy comes from and how to find it, how it can be accessed, successful applications, and improvements for future uses. The author reviews the background, theory, power generation, applications, strengths, weaknesses, and practical techniques for implementing geothermal energy projects. Packed with real world case studies and practical implementation steps, the book covers geosciences principles, exploration concepts and methods, drilling operations and techniques, equipment needs, and economic and environmental topics. The authors stress the links between acquisition and consumption and the environment, provide numerous real world case studies, and delineate a number of practical implementation steps. The text includes figures, graphs, and formulas with homework problems included in each chapter. Features • Provides key background, theory, and practical applications for geothermal energy • Explains geosciences, drilling operations and techniques, types of well pumps, and more • Offers a useful comparative look at several different renewable technologies, and weighs options, costs, practicality, etc. • Examines the spectrum of geothermal applications, from large industrial power to agricultural uses and small-scale heating • Includes examples and case studies provided throughout Catalog no. 75705, June 2010, 320 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7570-0, $119.95 / £76.99
Catalog no. K10742, December 2010, c. 880 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1407-9, $119.95 / £76.99
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Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries Scientific Principles and Case Studies, Second Edition Krishnan Sankaranarayanan ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Fairfax, Virginia, USA ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, USA
Jakob de Swaan Arons and Hedzer J. van der Kooi Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Using classic thermodynamic principles as the point of departure, this new edition of a popular resource supplies the understanding and tools required to measure process efficiency and sustainability with much improved accuracy. Exploring the driving forces in the chemical and power industries, Efficiency and Sustainability in the Energy and Chemical Industries: Scientific Principles and Case Studies, Second Edition investigates why losses occur and explains how to reduce such losses. Numerous case studies, examples, and problems illustrate the thermodynamic analysis of process performance to explain how to effectively analyze and optimize work flows and environmental resources. New and updated information includes: • A new chapter dedicated to the increasing levels of CO2 emissions, with special attention to the removal and storage of CO2 • A new chapter on the rapidly emerging hydrogen economy • An extended chapter on lifecycle analysis that examines the fate of the quality of energy during the lifecycle • Increased focus on integrating the environment into the thermodynamic analysis of the systems or processes considered • New problem sets and exercises Complete with the keys to a quantification of process efficiency and sustainability, this cuttingedge resource is the ideal guide for those engaged in the transition from fossil-based fuels to renewable and sustainable energy sources using low-waste procedures. Catalog no. K10757, May 2010, 393 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1470-3, $149.95 / £95.00
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Industrial Combustion Testing Edited by
Charles E. Baukal, Jr. John Zink Co. LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
The first resource of its kind, this work compiles latest testing techniques to provide comprehensive resource for those conducting tests in the field of industrial combustion. It meets the needs of practicing engineers, technicians, and researchers conducting experiments with industrial scale combustion equipment and saves researchers endless hours searching the literature. It contains numerous pictures, figures, graphs, and tables, as well as examples on how to apply the information. It includes valuable information on advanced diagnostics, burner and flare testing, and testing in combustors, including a variety of kilns, furnaces, and boilers. Catalog no. 8528X, July 2010, 784 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8528-0, $219.95 / £140.00
Nuclear Engineering Handbook Edited by
Kenneth D. Kok Mechanical Engineering Series
Offering a broad overview of the field, the Nuclear Engineering Handbook provides an introduction to basic nuclear power and nuclear engineering development. After a historical review of nuclear reactors, the book examines current changes in technology and explores future directions. It describes all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining, milling, and enrichment of uranium and thorium fuel resources, to fuel fabrication, nuclear materials transportation, fuel reprocessing, and waste disposal. The text also presents analytical techniques related to nuclear engineering, addressing safety, heat transfer, shielding, thermohydraulics, health physics, and other issues. Catalog no. 53906, 2009, 786 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5390-6, $139.95 / £85.00
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Clean Energy & Sustainability Energy Harvesting Solar, Wind, and Ocean Energy Conversion Systems Alireza Khaligh and Omer C. Onar Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA Series: Energy, Power Electronics, and Machines
Energy Harvesting: Solar, Wind, and Ocean Energy Conversion Systems describes various energy harvesting technologies, different topologies, and many types of power electronic interfaces for stand-alone utilization or grid connection of energy harvesting applications. Along with providing all the necessary concepts and theoretical background, the authors develop simulation models throughout the text to build a practical understanding of system analysis and modeling. The text discusses: • I-V characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) systems, PV models and equivalent circuits, sun tracking systems, maximum power point tracking systems, shading effects, and power electronic interfaces for grid-connected and stand-alone PV systems • Sizing criteria for applications and modern solar energy applications, including residential, vehicular, naval, and space applications. • Different types of wind turbines and electrical machines as well as various power electronic interfaces • Energy generation technologies, optimal operation principles, and possible utilization techniques of ocean tidal energy harvesting, the book explores near- and offshore approaches for harvesting the kinetic and potential energy of ocean waves • Required absorber, turbine, and generator types, along with the power electronic interfaces for grid connection and commercialized ocean wave energy conversion applications
Green Energy Sustainable Electricity Supply with Low Environmental Impact Eric Jeffs Buckinghamshire, UK
Green Energy: Sustainable Electricity Supply with Low Environmental Impact defines the future of the world’s electricity supply system, exploring the key issues associated with global warming, and which energy systems are best suited to reducing it. The author asks: • How can renewables be exploited to contribute the greatest energy input? • Should coal be used for clean fuel and chemical production rather than for power generation? • How quickly can we start to build the Green Energy system? The author argues that the green argument for conservation is a contradiction in that although they produce no emissions, because renewable systems are composed of a large number of small units, a considerable amount of energy is required to produce, erect, and maintain them. Written by an international journalist with 40 years of experience reporting on power-generating technologies and global energy policies, this book addresses the question of how to build an electricity supply system that meets the demands of a growing population without accelerating global warming or damaging the environment. Catalog no. K10998, January 2010, 236 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1892-3, $99.95 / £63.99
• Closed, open, and hybrid-cycle ocean thermal energy conversion systems Catalog no. K10773, January 2010, 382 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1508-3, $129.95 / £82.00
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Wind Energy Renewable Energy and the Environment Vaughn C. Nelson West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, USA
Focusing on a cost-effective option for the generation of electricity, Wind Energy covers all facets of wind energy and wind turbines. It begins by outlining the history of wind energy, before providing reasons to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. After examining the characteristics of wind, it discusses the measurement and siting of individual wind turbines and wind farms. The text then presents the aerodynamics, operation, control, applications, and types of wind turbines. The author also describes the design of wind turbines and system performance for single wind turbines, water pumping, village systems, and wind farms. In addition, he explores the political and economic factors regarding the adoption of wind as an energy source. Catalog no. 75683, 2009, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7568-7, $119.95 / £72.99
Handbook of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Energy Management and Conservation Handbook Edited by
Frank Kreith University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
D. Yogi Goswami University of South Florida, Tampa, USA Mechanical Engineering Series
While researchers are working overtime to produce new technologies and methods of providing energy, it is critical that modern industry makes the most efficient use of the energy that is available. Comprising chapters from Handbook of Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy, the Energy Management and Conservation Handbook offers expert guidance on the planning and design of “green” technologies. It focuses on management strategies for better utilization of energy in buildings and industry as well as ways of improving energy efficiency at the end use. Renowned authorities from around the globe share insights and modern points of view on a broad spectrum of topics. Catalog no. 4429X, 2008, 440 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4429-4, $129.95 / £83.99
Energy Conversion Edited by
Edited by
D. Yogi Goswami
Frank Kreith University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
D. Yogi Goswami University of South Florida, Tampa, USA Mechanical Engineering Series
University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
Frank Kreith University of Colorado, Boulder, USA Mechanical Engineering Series
This Handbook provides a thorough grounding in the analytic techniques and technological developments that underpin renewable energy use and environmental protection. It emphasizes the engineering aspects of energy conservation and renewable energy. The editors discuss key topics underpinning energy efficiency and renewable energy systems.
Offering an overview of energy conversion technologies, Energy Conversion surveys advances in energy conversion from a wide variety of currently available energy sources. The book describes energy sources such as fossil fuels, biomass including refuse-derived boimass fuels, nuclear, solar radiation, wind, geothermal, and ocean abnd provides the terminology and units used for each energy resource and their equivalence. The author provides an overview of the steam power cycle, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, hydraulic turbines, stirling engines, advanced fossil fuel power systems, and combined-cycle power plants.
Catalog no. 1730, 2007, 1560 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-1730-9, $184.95 / £117.00
Catalog no. 44311, 2008, 936 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4431-7, $139.95 / £90.00
"... there is extraordinarily good depth to each chapter, useful to students new to these subjects and to experienced energy practitioners alike.” —R.J. Barthelmie, Indiana University, in Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, January 2008, Vol. 45, No. 5
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Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability
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Environmental Microbiology for Engineers
Sanjay K. Sharma
Volodymyr Ivanov
Rajastan, India
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Ackmez Mudhoo University of Mauritius, Mauritius Series: Sustainability
Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability presents research on the application of green chemistry and engineering in addressing current issues of an environmental and social nature. The authors cover sustainable development and environmental sustainability with chapters on the research, the design and synthesis of environmentally benign chemical processes, green approaches to minimize and/or remediate environmental pollution, the development of biomaterials, biofuel, and bioenergy production, biocatalysis, and policies and ethics in green chemistry. The book also explores economics, environmentally benign technologies for greener processes, computational methods and modeling, and green approaches to minimize air and water. Green chemistry has brought a relatively prompt and positive paradigm shift in the overall use and management of natural resources and raw materials for the development of society with a subtle promise to cause far less pronounced harm to the environment. This text provides insight into the chemical and biochemical technologies that are being studied, optimized, and eventually developed to promote environmental sustainability. It provides up-to-date information on selected fields where the principles of green chemistry are being embraced for safeguarding and improving the quality of the environment.
Environmental Microbiology for Engineers is specifically intended for undergraduate and graduate students studying civil and environmental engineering at polytechnic schools and universities. It covers essential topics such as diversity and functions of microorganisms in environmental engineering systems, environmental bioengineering processes, applied microbial genetics and molecular biology, microbial biodegradation of organic substances, public health microbiology for environmental engineers, microbiology of water and wastewater treatment, and biotreatment of solid waste and soil bioremediation, as well as essential topics for civil engineering processes such as biodeterioration, biocorrosion, and biocementation. Each chapter includes quizzes and tutorials with instructor’s solutions available in a separate solutions manual with qualifying course adoption. To enhance this understanding of microbial functions in engineering systems, the authors have provided a tutorial bank, a quiz bank, and an exam question bank, as well as the solutions to these tutorial and exam questions in the solutions manual. The principal intention of this solutions manual is to help readers formulate answers to quantitative bioengineering and microbiological questions and to perform design calculations. Catalog no. 92340, November 2010, 438 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9234-9, $99.95 / £63.99
Catalog no. K11178, July 2010, 450 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2473-3, $159.95 / ÂŁ99.00
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Clean Energy & Sustainability Alternative Energy Systems The Dynamics of Energy Supply, Conversion, and Utilization Horacio Perez-Blanco Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA
Assessing the existing and future possibilities of energy sources and technologies, The Dynamics of Energy helps develop competence in energy matters on three levels: basic concepts, essential computations, and dynamic modeling. It provides a complete portfolio of energy technologies to enhance understanding of the present and enable innovative speculation about the energy future. The text contains numerical examples that further conceptual insights and uses dynamic modeling to show how different energy systems fulfill different needs in a timely manner. The accompanying CD-ROM includes VisSim™ examples while Simulink® examples and a trial version of VisSim are available for download online. Catalog no. 76884, 2009, 320 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7688-2, $109.95 / £49.99
Handbook of Energy Audits Eighth Edition Albert Thumann Association of Energy Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
William J. Younger Consultant, Paget Sound Energy, Bellvue, Washington, USA
Design and Analysis with Induction Generators, Second Edition M. Godoy Simões Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA
Felix A. Farret UFSM-CT-DPEE, Santa Maria, Brazil Power Electronics and Applications Series
Focusing on renewable energy applications and fundamentals of induction generators, Alternative Energy Systems covers the design, operation, and overall analysis of such systems. This second edition features revised and updated material, including definitions of generated power and efficiency, recent advances such as new aspects of the Danish concept, new methodology such as the magnetization curve representation for induction generators, and the latest technology of doubly-fed induction generators. With computer simulation examples, problems, and solutions in each chapter, it also offers a new section on how to best choose an induction generator as compared to synchronous or other types of electrical machines. Catalog no. 55321, 2008, 456 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5532-0, $106.95 / £69.99
The Smart Grid Enabling Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Clark W. Gellings Electronic Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, USA
Loaded with forms, checklists, and handy working aids, the latest edition of this bestselling handbook includes revisions covering ASHRAE Level 1 and 2 energy audits, as well as a new chapter on water conservation. Topics include energy assessment and computer software that will guide you in planning and carrying out a thorough and accurate energy audit for any type of facility, including electrical, mechanical, and building systems analysis. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide you through accounting procedures, rate of return, and life cycle cost analysis.
Technologies and intelligent systems are now available that can significantly enhance the overall functionality of power distribution and make it ready to meet the needs of the 21st century. The Smart Grid explains how sensors, communications technologies, computational ability, control, and feedback mechanisms can be effectively combined to create this new, continually adjusting "smart grid" system. It provides an understanding of both IntelliGridSM architecture and EnergyPortSM as well as how to integrate intelligent systems to achieve the goals of reliability, cost containment, energy efficiency in power production and delivery, and end-use energy efficiency.
Catalog no. N10131, January 2010, 470 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2145-9, $125.00 / £82.00
Catalog no. N10113, January 2010, 250 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1574-8, $125.00 / £82.00
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Introduction to Green Chemistry, Second Edition Albert Matlack University of Delaware, Newark, USA
In the nearly 10 years since the publication of the bestselling first edition, Introduction to Green Chemistry, interest in green chemistry and clean processes has increased. Many topics, such as fluorous biphasic catalysis, metal organic frameworks, and process intensification, barely mentioned in the first edition, have become major areas of research. In addition, government funding has ramped up the development of fuel cells and biofuels. Designed as a textbook and a reference, the second edition provides an update from the frontiers of green chemistry. Copiously illustrated with over 800 figures, the book takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the subject. Features • Reviews the urgency for implementing green practices • Suggests effective substitutes for noxious materials • Investigates the advantages and disadvantages of using solid reagents in chemical reactions
Combustion and Incineration Processes Applications in Environmental Engineering, Fourth Edition Walter R. Niessen Niessen Consultants S.P., Andover, Massachusetts, USA
"…well presented … a must … has particular relevance to those dealing with environmental problems." —Environmental Engineering
Covering each aspect of a waste management facility from contaminant receipt, handling, and storage to stack discharge and dispersion, this book explores the operation and evaluation of incineration and conversion (gasification) systems for hazardous and non-hazardous gaseous, liquid, biosolid, and solid wastes. It discusses advances in materials handling, waste processing, refractory and materials engineering, combustion technology, and energy recovery to reduce and control toxins and pollutants in the environment. An accompanying CD containing spreadsheets and computer applications for practical analysis of waste characteristics and combustion systems is included. Catalog no. K10282, June 2010, 800 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0503-9, $199.95 / £127.00
• Explores ways to streamline separation and solvent procedures • Assesses and considers how to expand the limits of biocatalysts • Promotes operations and synthesis for renewing raw materials to create more durable products and use alternative energy sources • Discusses multiple approaches for preventing on-site accidents and injuries, reducing costs, eliminating waste, and developing more efficient green solutions Catalog no. 78119, April 2010, 599 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7811-4, $99.95 / £44.99
Aluminum Recycling Mark E. Schlesinger University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, USA
"The graphs, charts, and photography are excellent additions to the content . . .The author states in his introduction I wrote this book because I could not find one like it. He has accomplished this task by creating an informative, easily readable and understandable overview of aluminum recycling." – Mary Raum, Naval War College, in JOM On-Line
Catalog no. 662X, 2007, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9662-5, $152.95 / £97.00
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Fuel Cells Fuel Cells Modeling, Control, and Applications Bei Gou University of Texas at Arlington, USA
Woon Ki Na Caterpillar, Inc. Peoria, Illinois, USA
Bill Diong Texas Christian University, San Antonio, USA Power Electronics and Applications Series
Fuel Cells: Modeling, Control, and Applications describes advanced research results on modeling and control designs for fuel cells and their hybrid energy systems. Filled with simulation examples and test results, it provides detailed discussions on fuel cell modeling, analysis, and nonlinear control. The book begins with an introduction to fuel cells and fuel cell power systems as well as the fundamentals of fuel cell systems and their components. It then presents the linear and nonlinear modeling of fuel cell dynamics, before discussing typical approaches of linear and nonlinear modeling and control design methods for fuel cells. The authors also explore the Simulink™ implementation of fuel cells, including the modeling of PEM fuel cells and control designs. They cover the applications of fuel cells in vehicles, utility power systems, stand-alone systems, and hybrid renewable energy systems. The book concludes with the modeling and analysis of hybrid renewable energy systems, which integrate fuel cells, wind power, and solar power. Mathematical preliminaries on linear and nonlinear control are provided in an appendix. Written by scientists directly involved with Fuel Cell research, this book presents approaches and achievements in the linear and nonlinear modeling and control design of PEM fuel cells. Catalog no. 71610, January 2010, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7161-0, $99.95 / £63.99
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Materials Properties and Performance Edited by
Jeffrey Fergus, Rob Hui, Jiujun Zhang, Xianguo Li, and David P. Wilkinson Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
With contributions from international scientists active in SOFC research, this volume provides state-of-the-art information for the selection and development of materials for improved SOFC performance. It describes current materials, future advances in materials, and significant technical problems that remain unresolved. The book covers electrolytes, anodes, and cathodes as well as interconnects and sealants, which are two supporting components of the fuel cell stack. It also addresses the various issues involved in materials processing for SOFC applications, such as the microstructure of the component layers and the processing methods used to fabricate the microstructure. Catalog no. 88831, 2009, 298 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8883-0, $146.95 / £93.00
Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles Fundamentals, Theory, and Design, Second Edition Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimin Gao, and Ali Emadi Power Electronics and Applications Series, Vol. 6
Electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell-powered drive train technologies offer the most promising solutions to those resource and environmental issues affecting the automotive industry. Building on the foundation of the bestselling first edition, this the second edition of Modern Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Fuel Cell Vehicles delivers expanded and detailed coverage on these continually emerging technologies. In addition to new and amended information throughout, this edition provides a case study appendix that breaks down the Toyota Prius hybrid system, three new chapters on drive train design methodology and control principles, and a completely rewritten chapter on fundamentals of regenerative braking. Catalog no. 53981, January 2010, 557 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5398-2, $129.95 / £82.00
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Fuel Cells New!
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Contamination and Mitigation Strategies Edited by
Hui Li, Zheng Shi, and Jiujun Zhang National Research Council of Canada, Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Shanna Knights Ballard Power Systems, Burnaby, BC, Canada Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Large-scale commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology has been hindered by issues of reliability, durability, and cost, which are all related to the degradation of fuel cell performance. This degradation often has root causes in contamination from fuel, air streams, or system components. With contributions from international scientists and engineers active in PEMFC research, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Contamination and Mitigation Strategies discusses the impacts of contamination and the contamination mitigation strategies to improve fuel cell performance and durability. The book covers the nature, sources, and electrochemistry of contaminants; their effects on fuel cell performance and lifetime; and the mechanisms of contamination. Exploring the major findings from experimental and theoretical studies in contamination-related research, the expert contributors present methods and tools used for diagnosing various contamination phenomena, along with strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of contamination. They also describe key issues in the future R&D of fuel cell contamination and control. Helping to facilitate pioneering PEMFC R&D and accelerate sustainable commercialization, this book contains the latest research efforts and novel developments as well as important new directions in PEMFC contamination. It offers a comprehensive overview of nearly every aspect of fuel cell contamination, from fundamentals to applications. Catalog no. K10346, April 2010, 436 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0678-4, $139.95 / £89.00
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Materials Properties and Performance Edited by
David P. Wilkinson, Jiujun Zhang, Rob Hui, Jeffrey Fergus, and Xianguo Li Series: Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 2
With contributions from international scientists and engineers active in PEMFC research, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Materials Properties and Performance discusses the impacts of contamination and the contamination mitigation strategies to improve fuel cell performance and durability. The book covers the nature, sources, and electrochemistry of contaminants; their effects on fuel cell performance and lifetime; and the mechanisms of contamination. Exploring the major findings from experimental and theoretical studies in contamination-related research, the expert contributors present methods and tools used for diagnosing various contamination phenomena, along with strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of contamination. They also describe key issues in the future R&D of fuel cell contamination and control. Helping to facilitate pioneering PEMFC R&D and accelerate sustainable commercialization, this book contains the latest research efforts and novel developments as well as important new directions in PEMFC contamination. It offers a comprehensive overview of nearly every aspect of fuel cell contamination, from fundamentals to applications. Features • Focuses on solutions for PEMFC materials improvement • Reviews the most recent progress of several key materials and components for PEMFCs • Presents excellent sources for PEMFC materials selection and improvement • Discusses principles for selecting materials for other types of fuel cells and electrochemical devices Catalog no. K10331, January 2010, 460 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0664-7, $139.95 / £89.00
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Materials for Clean Technology New!
Radiation Technology for Polymers Second Edition Jiri George Drobny Drobny Polymer Associates, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
With a heightened focus on green chemistry, sustainability, and the development of nanomaterials, this second edition explores emerging applications of radiation technology to polymers. It considers novel uses in the automotive, electronics, and wood-processing industries, as well as various equipment and instrumentation developments in applications such as waterborne coatings and adhesives, film modifications, highperformance coatings, and inkjet technology. Along with new problems and worked solutions, this edition discusses new uses for UV and electron beam irradiation, the response of polymers to irradiation, dosimetry and radiometry. Catalog no. 94041, May 2010, 307 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9404-6, $159.95 / £99.00
The Physical Chemistry of Materials Energy and Environmental Applications Rolando M.A. Roque-Malherbe University of Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, USA
Materials for the Hydrogen Economy Edited by
Russell H. Jones Senior Materials Scientist, GTEngineering, Redmond, Washington, USA
George J. Thomas GJThomas Consulting LLC and Sandia National Laboratories, Reno, Nevada, USA
Materials for the Hydrogen Economy describes the technical challenges and the current efforts in developing materials possessing the properties required for handling each stage of the hydrogen fuel chain. This book covers all seven of the current hydrogen production methods, as well as distribution, storage, and utilization technologiesfuel cells in particular. Thorough coverage includes chemical reactions, commercial equipment, and other aspects of separating, sealing, and purifying hydrogen; hydrogen's effects on pipeline steels and other storage and transportation vessels; and hydrogen permeation barriers and hydrides for on-board hydrogen storage. The final chapters focus on electrolytes and component materials for solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and H2/O2 PEM fuel cells. Catalog no. 5024, 2008, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-5024-5, $152.95 / £97.00
Corrosion Control Through Organic Coatings Amy Forsgren Series: Corrosion Technology, Vol. 24
Written by an active researcher in the field, this book presents methods for synthesizing and characterizing adsorbents, ion exchangers, ionic conductors, heterogeneous catalysts, and permeable porous and dense materials. It explores examples of these important materials, including perovskites, zeolites, mesoporous molecular sieves, silica, alumina, active carbons, carbon nanotubes, titanium dioxide, magnesium oxide, clays, pillared clays, hydrotalcites, alkali metal titanates, titanium silicates, polymers, and coordination polymers. It shows how the materials are used in adsorption, ion conduction, ion exchange, gas separation, membrane reactors, catalysts, catalysts supports, sensors, pollution abatement, detergency, animal nourishment, agriculture, and sustainable energy applications.
Corrosion Control Through Organic Coatings provides comprehensive coverage of organic corrosionprotection paints. Combining corrosion expertise with paint formulation knowledge, the book explains the most important variables in selecting and applying anticorrosive coatings. It presents a review of anticorrosion pigments, additives, binders, and metal pretreatments such as blast cleaning. The author addresses important aspects of heavy-duty coatings such as coating composition, formulation, and substrate preparation. She also describes factors that contribute to coating breakdown, degradation, and failure and explores the acceleration of these factors in laboratory testing.
Catalog no. 82728, January 2010, 522 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8272-2, $149.95 / £95.00
Catalog no. 7278, 2006, 184 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7278-0, $152.95 / £97.00
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Materials for Clean Technology New!
New!
Energetic Materials
Innovations in Materials Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Environmental Safety
Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements Edited by
Veera Boddu US Army ERDC-CERL, Champaign, IL
Paul Redner US Army, ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
Due to safety reasons, energetic materials are rarely studied at research facilities. Therefore, theoretical and empirical models are needed for studying the behavior of these materials. Energetic Materials: Thermophysical Properties, Predictions, and Experimental Measurements provides insight into the depth and breadth of theoretical and empirical models and experimental techniques being developed for energetic materials. The book presents the latest research by U.S. Department of Defense engineers and scientists, along with their academic and industrial research partners. Some of the topics and simulations discussed can be applied to other classes of chemical compounds, such as those used in the pharmaceutical industry. Features • Presents the latest research on modeling energetic system properties • Covers a wide range of topics, from performance to life-cycle analysis to new materials under development • Offers an extensive chapter on the role of modeling and simulation in current and future materials development • Includes information that can be applied to other classes of chemical compounds Catalog no. K11585, December 2010, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3513-5, $149.95 / £95.00
Mel Schwartz Consultant, Clearwater, Florida, USA
With contributions from a panel of experts from industry, government, and academia, this volume is a practical guide to the latest innovations in materials processing and fabrication. It examines current and developing processes in the aerospace, industrial, commercial, military, and electronic industries. Coverage for each process spans the testing background, why and where it is being used, applications, potential to replace existing processes, and environmental and safety concerns. The various processes and fabrication methods include friction stir welding, infusion mold technologies, heat treatment processing, plasma brazing, diffusion and adhesive bonding, and laser processes. Catalog no. 82159, December 2010, 787 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8215-9, $159.95 / £99.00
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Materials for Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort in Buildings M. Hall University of Nottingham, UK
A review of advanced materials and sustainable technologies applicable for improving the building environment, this book examines fundamental building physics and occupant comfort, from heat and mass transport, hygrothermal behavior, and ventilation, on the thermal comfort and health and safety requirements. It details the development of advanced materials and sustainable technologies and covers modern methods of construction, roofing design and technology, and benchmarking of façades for optimized building thermal performance. The book also covers the use of advanced materials, design, and technologies on a range of existing and new building types. Catalog no. N10167, June 2010, 732 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2970-7, $279.95 / £170.00
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Nanotechnology New!
Green Nanotechnology
Advances in Power Engineering Permanent Magnet Motor Technology
Solutions for Sustainability and Energy in the Built Environment
Design and Applications, Third Edition
Geoffrey B. Smith
Hamilton Sunstrand, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
University of Technology, Broadway, Australia
Claes-Goran S. Granqvist Uppsala University, Sweden
A focused exploration of the role nanotechnology plays in meeting the challenges inherent in minimizing environmental impacts while maximizing energy resources, Green Nanotechnology provides an overview of our energy supply, increasing energy production while reducing cost, and offering novel energy sources. It explores the ways in which nanotechnologies can improve structural engineering of energy sources, create novel methods of cooling, and inspire new approaches to water supply and treatment. In addressing these critical issues, the book provides an authoritative resource that provides the foundation for new research and product development. Catalog no. 85328, September 2010, 472 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8532-7, $79.95 / £49.99
Jacek F. Gieras
Series: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Reflecting the latest innovations in the development of Power Magnet(PM) motors for electromechanical drives, this updated and expanded edition of a bestselling reference demonstrates the construction of PM motor drives and supplies ready-to-implement solutions to common roadblocks. The third edition supplies fundamental equations and calculations for determining and evaluating system performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost. It explores modern computer-aided design of PM motors and explains how to select PM motors to meet the specific requirements of electrical drives. Numerous examples, solutions, models, and diagrams facilitate understanding. Catalog no. 64401, January 2010, 608 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6440-7, $199.95 / £127.00
Nanotechnology and the Environment Kathleen Sellers, Christopher Mackay, Marilyn Hoyt, Kim Henry, Jane Hamblen, Lynn L. Bergeson, Stephen R. Clough, and Julie Chen
Zero Emissions Power Cycles Evgeny Yantovsky, J. Gorski, and Mykola Shokotov
Like the last industrial revolution, the nanotechnology revolution is likely to greatly change our environment. This volume provides a fundamental exploration of the properties of nanoscale materials, their fate and transport in the environment and in wastewater, and the implications for worker safety and the environment. Presenting a comprehensive overview of developing environmental regulations, this text also discusses the current and potential use of nanomaterials for environmental remediation. A focus on six common nanomaterials offers a cohesive exposure of the most critical issues associated with nanotechnology, along with the framework for readers to understand and apply the information.
Focusing on fossil-fueled, nonpolluting power generation systems, this timely volume presents alternative solutions to the severe emissions issues of power plants. Along with a description of new thermodynamic cycles and the results of computational analyses, Zero Emissions Power Cycles provides modern analytical tools and equations to evaluate exergy and introduce currentology. The authors explore various aspects of zero emissions power plant technology, including carbon dioxide sequestration, ion transport, and oxygen enrichment. They also explain the Pareto optimization of power cycles as well as solar energy conversion, such as seaweed photosynthesis with zero emissions power generation.
Catalog no. 60198, 2009, 296 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6019-5, $104.95 / £66.99
Catalog no. 87916, 2009, 282 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8791-8, $149.95 / £95.00
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Advances in Power Engineering New!
Transformer Design Principles With Applications to Core-Form Power Transformers, Second Edition Robert M. Del Vecchio, Bertrand Poulin, Pierre T. Feghali, Dilipkumar M. Shah, and Rajendra Ahuja Completely revised, this second edition of a bestseller includes a general treatment of multiterminal transformers and a unified discussion of oil electrical breakdown in various geometries. It also covers the use of 3D finite element calculations in design. This book presents the theory of transformers, beginning with first principles. This way, readers can understand the fundamentals of the formulas and procedures that are later developed for use in the design process, and then adapt the results to new developments as they occur. The book also emphasizes transformer model development to aid in determining performance under a variety of conditions. Catalog no. K10298, June 2010, 636 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0582-4, $129.95 / £82.00
Electrotechnical Systems Calculation and Analysis with Mathematica® and PSpice® Igor Korotyeyev, Valerii Zhuikov, and Radoslaw Kasperek University of Zielona Gora, Poland
Thanks to advances in mathematical methods and computer technology, labor productivity during the analysis and development of electrotechnical devices has increased. This book explores the possibilities of the Mathematica® and PSpice® program for analyzing processes in power electronic systems. The authors discuss the formulation of problems and the steps in their solution. They focus on the analysis of transient, steady-state processes and their stability in nonstationary and nonlinear systems with DC and AC converters. All problems are solved by Mathematica®, with program codes presented. The PSpice® program is used for comparison of results obtained with Mathematica® and shows the peculiarities of its utilization. Catalog no. 87096, March 2010, 268 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8709-3, $129.95 / £82.00
New!
Power-Switching Converters Third Edition Simon Ang
Power Electronics Advanced Conversion Technologies
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA
Fang Lin Luo and Hong Ye
Alejandro Oliva
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Universidad Nacional del Sur, Bahia Blanca, Argentina
Many advances have emerged since the second edition. This third edition addresses new subjects, including LED drivers, and DC-DC converters both for solar panels and for fuel cells. This book covers converter power management, phase-shift PWM, and low-noise and bidirectional DC-DC converters, featuring a non-linear discrete model of the DC-DC converter itself. The text discusses new simulation tools such as PSIM, LTSPICE, and POWERESIM, and provides additional and updated information on digital control of DC-DC converters, switched capacitor converters, and power factor controllers.
To meet the need to develop renewable and energy-saving power sources, green energy source systems require large numbers of converters. New converters, such as the Vienna rectifier and z-source inverters, are designed to improve the power factor and increase power efficiency. Exploring more than 150 converters, this book discusses and offers ways to solve and correct problems associated with them. The authors analyze new converter circuits that have not been widely examined. They also offer the correct methods to determine accurate solutions and examples to design converters for industrial applications.
Catalog no. K10785, November 2010, 651 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1533-5, $119.95 / £76.99
Catalog no. 94297, January 2010, 744 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9429-9, $129.95 / £82.00
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Advances in Power Engineering
The Electric Generators Handbook Two-Volume Set Ion Boldea University Politehnica of Timisoara, Romania Series: Power Engineering, Vol. 13
Surveying the technologies used to satisfy the world's demand for open, efficient, and clean electricity, The Electric Generators Handbook, Two-Volume Set provides the first unified, indepth examination of both synchronous and variable-speed generators for stand-alone and grid-connected applications. Individually, each book offers authoritative, tightly focused treatment that is ideal for specialists. Together, they offer the most complete reference available on the topologies, steady state and transients modeling, performance, control, design, and testing of stand-alone and grid-connected generators, reflecting the latest technologies and deployments from around the world. Features • Provides a comprehensive survey of all types of electrical generators in a convenient, unified reference • Covers the topologies, steady state, transients, modeling, performance, control, design, and testing of all types of constant and variable-speed generators • Offers a detailed discussion of the major prime movers for generators, modeling of transients, and their use in active power control of electrical generators • Includes self-contained coverage of synchronous generators not available in any other single source • Imparts practical, state-of-the-art knowledge for the design and control of starter alternators for hybrid-electric vehicles, wind and hydro generators, and linear motion generators Catalog no. 1481, 2006, 1000 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-1481-0, $219.95 / £141.00
The Electric Power Engineering Handbook, Second Edition Five-Volume Set Edited by
Leonard L. Grigsby Professor Emeritus, Auburn University, Alabama, USA Series: Electrical Engineering Handbook
The first edition of Grigsby’s The Electric Power Engineering Handbook rose to become the standard among power engineering references. It even spawned two best-selling specialist works. However, before the industry could catch its breath, new developments and advances made a new edition of this classic handbook necessary. This second edition contains so much new material that it is now presented as a set of five books, each focused on a particular area of power engineering. Nearly every chapter was revised and updated, several were completely rewritten, and nineteen new chapters were added in areas such as wide area dynamic measurements, substation asset management, and distribution system state estimation. Features • Employs a tutorial-style approach to enable quick and easy reference for power engineers while making the concepts readily accessible to engineers in other fields • Includes new information reflecting developments in areas such as direct analysis of wide area dynamics • Contains 19 chapters new to this edition, half of which appear for the first time in print • Reflects international standards and practices, not limited to those of North America Catalog no. 9293, 2007, 2320 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9293-1, $219.95 / £140.00
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Fuels and Petrochemicals Synthesis Gas Combustion New!
Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing Second Edition Arthur J. Kidnay Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA
William R. Parrish Retired, ConocoPhillips, Brigantine, New Jersey, USA
Daniel G. McCartney Black & Veatch, Kansas, USA
Updated to cover new advances, Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing introduces the natural gas industry to readers new to the field or those providing a narrow service who would benefit from an understanding of the overall process. The initial chapters give a brief overview of basic concepts applicable throughout the chemical processing industry. The second part addresses natural gas processing, following the gas stream from purchase at the wellhead to its entrance at the market place. Wherever possible, advantages, limitations, and ranges of applicability of various processes are discussed so that their integration into the overall gas plant can be fully appreciated. Features: • Compiles information from personal experience, books, open literature, and meeting proceedings to give an accurate picture of where the gas processing technology stands today • Covers new technology and other recent advances • Provides non-engineers with material that makes the principles and technology of the industry easier to grasp • Includes both discussion questions and exercises Catalog no. 85190, January 2011, 566 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8519-8, $129.95 / £82.00
Fundamentals and Applications Edited by
Tim Lieuwen and Victor Yang Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Richard Yetter Penn State University, USA
Synthesis Gas Combustion: Fundamentals and Applications summarizes the current understanding of syngas, focusing first on combustion fundamentals and then on issues specific to application and utilization in fuel cells, internal combustion engines, and steady-flowing combustion devices such as gas turbines or boilers. In discussing syngas production, this book details the technical issues and trade-offs that influence fuel composition. It explores combustion fundamentals of "clean coal" technologies, including chemical kinetics, flame properties, and emissions, and compares emissions-lowering capabilities of IGCC methods with those of SCPC techniques. Catalog no. 85344, January 2010, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8534-1, $129.95 / £82.00
Industrial Gas Handbook Gas Separation and Purification Frank G. Kerry Scarsdale, New York, USA
"...well-supplemented with numerous tables, figures, and pictures of equipment that add tremendously to the understanding of the process being discussed." —Gary F. Bennett, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 161, No. 1
Drawn from the author’s 60 years of field experience, this book presents valuable information for practicing engineers in the field of industrial gas separation and purification. The author covers topics such as chronological development, industrial applications, air separation technologies, noble gases, front-end purification systems, insulation, non-cryogenic separation, safety, cleaning for oxygen systems, economics, and product liquefaction, storage, and transportation. It also addresses machinery, equipment, instrumentation, and controls. Catalog no. 9005, 2007, 552 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9005-0, $184.95 / £117.00
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Solar/Photovoltaics Post-Oil Energy Technology The World's First Solar-Hydrogen Demonstration Power Plant Béla G. Lipták Liptak Associates, Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Demonstrating the feasibility of a clean, renewable global energy future, Post-Oil Energy Technology describes the detailed design of the first 1,000 megawatt solar power plant with hydrogen storage. The preeminent author looks at how to solve the energy crisis, eliminate global warming, reduce starvation, and improve the world’s economythrough a solar-hydrogen economy that is technically feasible and cost-effective. He presents a pragmatic and realistic strategy of transitioning from a fossil fuel- and nuclear-based economy to an economy based on solar hydrogen. He discusses the technical design of this new type of plant and incorporates process control and optimization techniques for energy conservation. Features • Describes the technical design of this new type of plant • Looks at how to solve the energy crisis, eliminate global warming, reduce starvation, and enrich the economy • Presents a pragmatic and realistic strategy of transitioning from a fossil fuel- and nuclear-based economy to an economy based on clean, renewable solar hydrogen • Incorporates process control and optimization techniques for energy conservation Catalog no. 70258, 2009, 536 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7025-5, $104.95 / £66.99
Nanotechnology for Photovoltaics Edited by
Loucas Tsakalakos General Electric- Global Research Center, Niskayuna, New York, USA
"I have recommended the text to others and consider it to be a very nice snapshot of a wide range of activity in the photovoltaics arena." —Professor David Tanenbaum, Pomona College, Claremont, California, USA
As a result of resurgent interest in renewable energy systems, the application of nanotechnology to photovoltaics has seen major advances in recent years. Nanotechnology for Photovoltaics describes such efforts with an emphasis on practical demonstrations and discussions of the associated technical challenges. Each chapter offers a brief review of the nanostructure class considered, key applications beyond photovoltaics, and synthetic methods. The text also addresses the advantages and disadvantages of each nanostructure approach. Chapters dealing with physics and the properties of nanostructures provide sufficient background to understand the basic principles underlying current and future strategies. Catalog no. 76744, March 2010, 458 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7674-5, $119.95 / £76.99
Solar Cell Technology and Applications A.R. Jha Jha Technical Consulting Service, Cerritos, California, USA
Presenting a well-balanced mix of theory and applications, Solar Cell Technology and Applications addresses critical design aspects representing cutting-edge solar cell technology. It offers those engaged in the design and development of low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells complete coverage of the latest advances in the field—including low-cost, highefficiency elements and the latest approaches in solar cell designs. Using conventional nomenclature, a consistent set of symbols, and identical units for ease of comprehension, this time-saving resource supplies the understanding needed to spark the advancements that will help maximize the economic and environmental benefits of this relatively untapped and abundant renewable energy resource. Catalog no. AU1772, January 2010, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8177-0, $129.95 / £82.00
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Solar/Photovoltaics Photovoltaic Systems Engineering Third Edition Roger A. Messenger VB Engineering, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Jerry Ventre Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, Florida, USA
Thoroughly updated, the third edition of this bestseller presents a comprehensive engineering basis for photovoltaic (PV) system design and presents the "what, why, and how" associated with electrical, mechanical, economic, and aesthetic aspects of PV system design. Nearly all examples have been updated and are significantly more detailed than prior editions. The chapters have been rearranged to place an earlier focus on design and the latest technology is reflected in design examples and homework problems. This edition includes additional material on incentives, structural design and the use of ASCE 7 and added emphasis on array layout, wind loading, and shade analysis. In exploring these ideas, this cutting-edge book presents: • An updated background of energy production and consumption • Mathematical background for understanding energy supply and demand • A summary of the solar spectrum, how to locate the sun, and how to optimize the capture of its energy • Analysis of the components used in PV systems Also useful for students, the text is full of additional practical considerations added to the theoretical background associated with mechanical and structural design. A modified top-down approach organizes the material to quickly cover the building blocks of the PV system. The focus is on adjusting the parameters of PV systems to optimize performance.
Solar Energy Renewable Energy and the Environment Robert Foster MSC WERC, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
Majid Ghassemi New Mexico Tech, Albuquerque, USA
Alma Cota Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Drawing on the authors’ extensive research and project implementation around the globe, Solar Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment covers solar energy resources, thermal and photovoltaic systems, and the economics involved in using solar energy. It provides background theory on solar energy as well as useful technical information for implementing solar energy applications. The book details the strengths, weaknesses, and applications of solar power generation technologies. It discusses the design and implementation of often-overlooked solar technologies, such as solar water pumping, distillation, detoxification, refrigeration, and village power. The text also examines photovoltaic power and how it is best suited for remote-site applications with small to moderate power requirements. Examples, realworld case studies, and lessons learned from technical failures illustrate how to best implement solar energy projects. The time for clean energy solutions is here. Only through energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies can modern civilization extricate itself from the gathering "perfect energy storm." Focusing on one of the keys to lessen the potentially harmful impacts of the storm, this book discusses how to increase energy production from a clean energy source—the sun. Catalog no. 75667, January 2010, 382 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7566-3, $119.95 / £72.99
Catalog no. K10154, February 2010, 527 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0292-2, $99.95 / £41.99
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Industry Applications Coming Soon!
Handbook for Critical Cleaning Second Edition Edited by
Barbara Kanegsberg and Ed Kanegsberg Updated, re-organized, and rewritten, the twovolume Handbook for Critical Cleaning covers cleaning processes, applications, management, safety, and environmental concerns. The editors rigorously examine technical issues, cleaning agent options and systems, chemical and equipment integration, contamination control, cleanliness standards, analytical testing, process selection, implementation and maintenance, specific applications areas, and regulatory issues. International give the text a global viewpoint. Color illustrations, video clips, and animation for download are available on the author’s website. Features • Includes expanded emphases on applications, including previously not covered areas • Provides revisions and major expansions of current relevant chapters • Supplies insight from international contributors • Contains color illustrations, video clips, and animation for download via their website Catalog no. K11395, January 2011, c. 1152 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2826-7, $179.95 / £114.00
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Critical Cleaning Agents and Systems Catalog no. K11396, February 01, 2011, c. 564 pp. ISBN 978-1-4398-2827-4, $99.95 / £63.99
Critical Cleaning Applications, Processes, and Controls Catalog no. K11397, February 01, 2011, c. 576 pp. ISBN 978-1-4398-2829-8, $99.95 / £63.99
Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Gas Dispersions Effects Calculation and Risk Analysis Marc J. Assael and Konstantinos E. Kakosimos Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Gas Dispersions: Effects Calculation and Risk Analysis provides an overview of the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion, and then deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents, including the probability that an accident will occur, and how to calculate leaks, heat flux, overpressure, and the concentration of toxic clouds. The book follows by describing the consequences to people (injury or death) and material damages, and it concludes with a discussion of possible causes of destruction and common circumstances that can result in accidents. Some key features of this book include: • Introduction of basic techniques of hazard identification, emphasizing "what if" and HAZOP analyses • Step-by-step procedures for the calculation of fires (i.e., pool fire, jet fire, fire ball), explosions (VCE, BLEVE), and concentration of toxic clouds (light and heavy gases) • Methods for determining probability of injuries or lethality Invaluable to professionals, researchers, and students whose work involves predicting the consequences of accidents, this book describes simple modern methods, which are a great aid for understanding the meaning of all the variables involved—in contrast to current complicated computer packages, which produce only results. Filling the existing gap in useful literature on risk analysis, this book follows a logical structure and presents straightforward, step-by-step calculation procedures and numerous examples that will be valuable in both teaching and learning the content. Catalog no. K11314, February 2010, 349 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2675-1, $139.95 / £89.00
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Industry Applications New!
Green Entrepreneur Handbook The Guide to Building and Growing a Green and Clean Business Eric Koester General Counsel of Appature Inc., Seattle, Washington, USA Series: What Every Engineer Should Know, Vol. 46
Written by a practicing business attorney with startup experience in the environmental and technology sectors, this comprehensive handbook assists entrepreneurs in tackling the wide variety of opportunities to go green. A one-stop resource for green entrepreneurs, it helps you incorporate clean technology, environmental practices, and green business approaches into your work environment. The book discusses how to sell to utilities, explores fundraising outlets for green businesses, covers government incentives, presents key startup tools aimed at green businesses, and addresses challenges of many new businesses, such as raising money and making sales. Features • Provides an understanding of how to work with and sell to utilities • Discusses fundraising outlets for green businesses • Presents detailed descriptions and analyses of opportunities to work with government, including from grants, loans, incentive programs, taxes, government contracting, and partnering • Lists numerous examples of how to make your business more green • Explains how to be prepared and save money by using checklists, web links, and key startup tools aimed at green businesses • Includes a case study that represents an actual startup-like situation for a set of greentrepreneurs • Addresses key challenges of many new businesses, such as raising money and making sales • Offers updates, answers to your questions, and more on the book's website, www.greentrepeneur.org
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Reverse Engineering Technology of Reinvention Wego Wang University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA
This book advances the technology of reinvention through reverse engineering so as to improve the competitiveness of commercial parts in the aftermarket. Assembling and synergizing material from several different fields, this book prepares readers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to successfully apply reverse engineering in diverse fields ranging from aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries to academic research, accident investigation, and legal and forensic analyses. With this mission of preparation in mind, the author offers real-world examples to: • Enrich readers’ understanding of reverse engineering processes, empowering them with alternative options regarding part production • Explain the latest technologies, practices, specifications, and regulations in reverse engineering • Enable readers to judge if a "duplicated or repaired" part will meet the design functionality of the OEM part This book sets itself apart by covering seven key subjects: geometric measurement, part evaluation, materials identification, manufacturing process verification, data analysis, system compatibility, and intelligent property protection. Helpful in making new, compatible products that are cheaper than others on the market, the author provides the tools to uncover or clarify features of commercial products that were either previously unknown, misunderstood, or not used in the most effective way. Catalog no. K10314, September 2010, 357 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0630-2, $139.95 / £89.00
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Electricity Pricing
Sustainability and Design Ethics
Engineering Principles and Methodologies Lawrence J. Vogt, P.E. Mississippi Power, Gulfport, USA Series: Power Engineering (Willis)
This "how to do it" guide fosters a multidisciplinary understanding that integrates information, methodologies, and techniques from accounting, economics, engineering, finance, and marketing. Detail-oriented but still mindful of the big picture, this book examines the complex relationship between electricity, customers, and service providers in relation to pricing. Electricity Pricing also: • Presents mathematical methods and techniques used to establish electricity prices, determine cost causation, and evaluate pricing structures and mechanisms • Explores ways to translate and integrate cost elements into practical pricing structures • Details how engineering concepts are used to apportion production, delivery, and associated costs to determine cost of service and to support all aspects of ratemaking strategy, design, analysis, and decision making This comprehensive professional reference addresses theory but remains grounded in nononsense practical applications. It is dually suited to introduce newcomers to the technical principles and methodologies of electricity pricing and provide veterans with a valuable consolidation of advanced tools for pricing analysis and problem solving. Catalog no. DK2471, January 2010, 696 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-2753-6, $139.95 / £89.00
Tom Russ College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, USA
Major revisions of traditional professional codes of ethics are required to reflect emerging environmental concerns and the corresponding standards of care and professional practice. Drawing on the author's experience as a design professional and business ethics studies, this book is a unique exposition of the underlying ethical reasoning involved in the challenges confronted by contemporary design professionals. It considers the implications of sustainability from traditional ethical points of view and provides a balanced analysis of how a sustainable standard of care might be composed. Catalog no. K10423, March 2010, 176 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0854-2 $59.95 / £38.99
Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing Interdisciplinary Process Innovations Edited by
Wenwu Zhang GE Global Research Center, Schenectady, New York, USA
An in-depth introduction to Intelligent Energy Field Manufacturing (EFM), this book explores a fresh engineering methodology that not only integrates and but goes beyond methodologies such as Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Concurrent Engineering, selfassembly, biometics, and more. It discusses dynamic M-PIE flows, the generalities of energy fields, logic functional materials and intelligence, the open scheme of intelligent EFM implementation, and the principles of intelligent EFM. The book takes a highly interdisciplinary approach that includes research frontiers such as micro/nano fabrication, high strain rate processes, and laser shock forming, to name just a few. Catalog no. 71017, July 2010, 728 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7101-6, $149.95 / £95.00
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Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings Edited by
Sam Zhang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Authored by leading experts from around the world, the three-volume Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings is a resource as dynamic and flexible as the field itself. Each volume works as complete stand-alone reference and can be purchased individually or as a complete set.
Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Mechanical Properties The first volume in the handbook concentrates on the mechanical properties, such as hardness, toughness, and adhesion, of thin films and coatings. It discusses processing, properties, and performance and provides a detailed analysis of theories and size effects. The book presents the fundamentals of hard and superhard nanocomposites and heterostructures, assesses fracture toughness and interfacial adhesion strength of thin films and hard nanocomposite coatings, and covers the processing and mechanical properties of hybrid sol-gel-derived nanocomposite coatings. It also uses nanomechanics to optimize coatings for cutting tools and explores various other coatings. Catalog no. 94025, June 2010, 550 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-9402-2, $129.95 / £82.00
Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings: Functional Properties The second volume focuses on functional properties, including optical, electronic, and electrical properties, as well as related devices and applications. It explores the large-scale fabrication of functional thin films with nanoarchitecture via chemical routes, the fabrication and characterization of SiC nanostructured/nanocomposite films, and low-dimensional nanocomposite fabrication and applications. The book also presents the properties of sol-gel-derived nanostructured thin films as well as silicon nanocrystals embedded in SiO2 matrix and amorphous SiO2 matrix. Catalog no. 93959, June 2010, 422 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-9395-7, $129.95 / £82.00
Organic Nanostructured Thin Film Devices and Coatings for Clean Energy The third volume examines the processing and properties of organic thin films, devices, and coatings for clean energy applications. It presents thin film solar cells based on the use of polycrystalline thin film materials, explores anodized titania nanotube array and its application in dye-sensitized solar cells, and reviews the progress and challenges of photovoltaic applications of silicon nanocrystalline materials. The book also looks at semiconductive nanocomposite films for a clean environment, thin coating technologies and applications in high temperature solid oxide fuel cells, and nanoscale organic molecular thin films for information memory applications. Catalog no. 93932, June 2010, 254 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-9393-3, $129.95 / £82.00
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