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This book compiles exceptional papers presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Xi'an, China, from September 20 to 22, 2024. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. The book highlights innovative solutions that integrate concepts from various disciplines, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

Written by its former Director, this book presents a historical account of the famous Arecibo Observatory and its 305-meter radio astronomical telescope, widely known for its groundbreaking scientific discoveries and starring role in the James Bond movie, Golden Eye.The story details the planning, funding and construction of the telescope; the people who masterminded and contributed to the project; and the involvement of the US Department of Defense in funding the construction. It also includes the seminal scientific achievements in the three research areas to which the telescope contributed, ionospheric physics, planetary science and radio astronomy.The book continues through later upgrades made to the site, showing how the Arecibo telescope has arguably remained the world's most versatile and productive radio science instrument for over 50 years. This historical account will fascinate astronomers and historians of science, serving as a valuable contribution to the history of 20th century astronomy.

This book compiles exceptional papers presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Xi'an, China, from September 20 to 22, 2024. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. The book highlights innovative solutions that integrate concepts from various disciplines, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

Die Entwicklung der Menschheit geht einher mit der Entwicklung von Fortbewegungsmitteln. Den Anfang machte die Fortbewegung mit reiner Muskelkraft, dann folgten Automobile, Schiffe und Schienenfahrzeuge. Mit Flugzeugen wurden die Lüfte erobert und mit Weltraumraketen beginnen die Menschen ihren Planeten zu verlassen und das Weltall zu erkunden. Die zunehmenden Möglichkeiten der Fortbewegung führten zu immer neuen Erkenntnissen und erweiterten das Weltbild der Menschheit. Dieses Fachbuch lässt diese Entwicklung anhand von Patentschriften Revue passieren. Hierdurch wird verständlich, wie sich eine technische Entwicklung ergibt und in welcher Weise die zivilisatorische und gesellschaftliche Entwicklung der Menschheit mit der Fortentwicklung der Technologie zusammenhängt. Nicht zuletzt soll dem geneigten Leser die Möglichkeit geboten werden, ein Interesse und ein Verständnis für Technik zu erwerben.

This book is a comprehensive guide to methodologies for analyzing reliability and optimizing maintenance in complex systems, spanning from initial design to operational stages. The book comprises 20 chapters, each addressing different research topics in the reliability and maintenance of complex systems. These chapters are authored by esteemed professors and researchers in the field of reliability engineering, and they are organized as follows: System Reliability Modeling (8 chapters), Optimal Maintenance Models (4 chapters), System Performance and Availability Analysis (3 chapters), and Reliability Testing and Accelerated Life Tests (2 chapters). The remaining chapters focus on reliability testing and life data analysis. The book offers an in-depth exploration of various techniques, algorithms, and practical industry applications, making it an invaluable resource for researchers engaged in system reliability analysis and maintenance optimization, as well as for practical engineers and industrial managers. This book will be useful to students, researchers, and engineers in understanding the latest research issues and techniques in reliability and maintenance engineering.

This book compiles exceptional papers presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Xi'an, China, from September 20 to 22, 2024. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. The book highlights innovative solutions that integrate concepts from various disciplines, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

This book compiles exceptional papers presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Xi'an, China, from September 20 to 22, 2024. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. The book highlights innovative solutions that integrate concepts from various disciplines, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

Maxwell's equations explain the basics of electricity and magnetism. The four equations provide a mathematical model for electric, optical, and radio technologies. And yet, when learning electromagnetic field theory, it is easy to get lost in the complicated mathematics and ignore the applied aspects of it. The purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between theory and applications of Maxwell's equations. This book introduces readers to the mathematics of Maxwell's equations and their uses in both everyday applications such as power generation, electric motors, wireless communication, as well as in scientific research. Each chapter in the book starts with an introduction to a specific Maxwell's equation followed by examples of ways in which the equation is used.

This open access book explores the complementarity of hydropower with new energy sources such as solar and wind in the global energy transition. It analyzes the technological advantages, environmental impacts, and economic potential of combining hydropower and new energy sources, while examining the related policies and market mechanisms. Through a multidimensional approach, the book demonstrates the importance of this energy integration in improving energy system efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting sustainable development. Starting with the challenges and strategies of technology integration, the book will explore the role of smart grid management and energy storage technologies in this context, providing quantitative and qualitative assessments of the ecosystem and socio-economic impacts of such energy synergies. Valuable knowledge and practical guidance for energy researchers, policy makers and professionals in the field of sustainable development.

This book compiles exceptional papers presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Xi'an, China, from September 20 to 22, 2024. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. The book highlights innovative solutions that integrate concepts from various disciplines, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

Das Buch vermittelt zielführende Algorithmen zur Lösung gewöhnlicher Riccati-Differenzialgleichungen (DGL). Man verwendet sie zum Design potenzialgetrennter Faraday-Effekt-Stromsensoren. Neu ist die Applikation von Partiallösungen, wobei man sich eine erste Teillösung vorgibt und eine zweite passend zur ersten bestimmt. Außerdem kreiert Reiner Thiele analoge Netzwerke zur Signalverarbeitung sowie Simulationsdiagramme für diese DGL und erläutert, dass es sich bei der Hardware um spezielle Regelkreise handelt.

Künstliche Intelligenz (KI), Künstliche Neuronale Netzwerke (KNN) sind heute in aller Munde und hängen auch unmittelbar miteinander zusammen. Besonders KI und KNN werden oftmals in einem Atemzug genannt. Alles wird in den Medien heute als künstliche Intelligenz verkauft. Das geht von Raumfahrttechnik, autonomen Fahren, Spracherkennung, Übersetzungen bis hinunter zum Kaffeeautomaten. Künstliche Intelligenz weckt heute unnötig Ängste, In den letzten Monaten häufen sich Warnungen vor den potenziellen Gefahren von KI. Es wird der KI nachgesagt, dass sie so gefährlich wie ein Atomkrieg. Außerdem KI nimmt Arbeitsplätze weg. All diese Statements werden aufgegriffen, dargestellt und erläutert. Es wird versucht die Gegebenheiten sachlich darzustellen und die Ängste abzubauen. Den kostenlosen Zugang zum Online-Kurs finden Sie direkt im Buch.

This book offers a comprehensive and innovative exploration of maintenance technologies, blending fundamental theories with practical applications in modern engineering systems. Covering a broad range of topics, it examines areas such as smart street lighting for energy conservation, the effects of faulty power supplies on equipment, and the use of digital twin technology in concrete plant operations. Emerging and unique subjects, such as utilizing unused faculty computers for cryptocurrency mining and employing augmented reality for maintenance scheduling, underscore innovative approaches. Targeted at engineers, maintenance professionals, researchers, and students, the book provides valuable insights for enhancing asset reliability, operational efficiency, and safety protocols across various industries. The collected contributions emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of maintenance and serve as a platform for exchanging expertise and introducing innovative methods into daily practice.

The book meticulously details a constructive mathematical model of a stochastic noise process, specifically a linear random process and its characteristics. Theoretical reasoning on the relationship between random processes with independent increments and those with independent values, known as random processes of white noise, is provided. The model of a linear random process serves as a mathematical representation of colored noises in various hues. Characteristics of both non-stationary and stationary linear random processes are elucidated, with emphasis on their ergodic properties, crucial for practical applications. The study also encompasses the vector linear random process, portraying a model of multi-channel noise signals. A novel contribution to the theory of random functions is the development of a constructive model of a conditional linear random process. This involves determining its distribution laws in the form of a characteristic function and relevant statistical characteristics, which can serve as potential indicators for identifying stochastic noise processes. The book revisits research on periodic stochastic models, examining cyclic, rhythmic, natural, and artificial phenomena, processes, and signals. A comprehensive analysis of the linear periodic random process is conducted, and the identification characteristics of periodic models of stochastic noise signals are explored. Significant attention is directed toward employing contour and phase methods as a theoretical foundation for addressing narrow-band noise signal identification challenges.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This little book presents background information on the exhaust gas scandal, e.g. which pollutants are critical, how engine control units, exhaust gas recirculation and exhaust gas aftertreatment work, which driving cycles are used for testing, how manipulations on the test bench are possible and in which legal and political environment this could happen unnoticed for a long time with different consequences in the EU and the USA. Measures are presented with which vehicles can also comply with real legal limits and how manipulations can be prevented legally and politically in the future. Additional details are made accessible to the reader through references to literature.

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 18th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

This book comprises the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Hydro and Renewable Energy (ICHRE 2022). It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research and development in the area of renewable energy technologies, grid integration challenges and opportunities, negative emission technologies, role of distributed energy resources in net zero energy carbon systems, role of hydro energy and pumped storage hydro in power sector decarbonization, policies, and regulations in achieving net zero carbon energy systems, among others. This book provides a valuable resource for those in academia and industry working in the fields of renewable energy, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, among others.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book addresses the growing need for understanding the practical implications of these technologies in the context of financial management. The convergence of AI, ML, and IoT has revolutionized various industries, and business management and finance are no exceptions. This book equips both academics and industry professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the changing landscape and effectively harness these technologies to gain a competitive edge.'Intelligent Business'is a comprehensive guide that explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the realm of business management and finance. This book delves into the transformative potential of these technologies and provides valuable insights into their application in decision-making, risk management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. It offers a holistic perspective on how organizations can leverage AI, ML, and IoT to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth in the digital age.

This book covers the International Conference on Engineering Research and Applications (ICERA 2023), which was held on December 1–2, 2023 at Thai Nguyen University of Technology in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, and provided an international forum to disseminate information on latest theories and practices in engineering research and applications. The conference focused on original research work in areas including mechanical engineering, materials and mechanics of materials, mechatronics and micro mechatronics, automotive engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, information and communication technology. By disseminating the latest advances in the field, the proceedings of ICERA 2023, Advances in Engineering Research and Application, assists academics and professionals alike to reshape their thinking on sustainable development.

This book covers the International Conference on Engineering Research and Applications (ICERA 2023), which was held on December 1–2, 2023 at Thai Nguyen University of Technology in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, and provided an international forum to disseminate information on latest theories and practices in engineering research and applications. The conference focused on original research work in areas including mechanical engineering, materials and mechanics of materials, mechatronics and micro mechatronics, automotive engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, information and communication technology. By disseminating the latest advances in the field, the proceedings of ICERA 2023, Advances in Engineering Research and Application, assists academics and professionals alike to reshape their thinking on sustainable development.

Bei der Erprobung prototypischer Antriebsstränge sind präzise Schadensfrüherkennungsmechanismen von höchster Bedeutung. Erwin Brosch deckt die Schwachstellen der heutigen Überwachungsmethodik insbesondere im Hinblick auf die elektrischen Antriebe auf. Im Weiteren zeigt er Optimierungen der Überwachungen und damit auch der Schadensfrüherkennung auf. Es gelingt dem Autor, Erfahrungswerte von Experten in Überwachungen zu transferieren. Trotz des geringen Detailwissens über die prototypischen elektrischen Maschinen kann er eine Methode zur Erstellung von thermischen Simulationen von sich stetig verändernden elektrischen Antriebssträngen erarbeiten. Bei allen gezeigten Methoden werden typische Abläufe und Prozesse bei der Erprobung berücksichtigt.

Das Buch geht auf die konkreten Probleme der Führung in der IT ein, räumt mit überholten Standardlehren auf und konzentriert sich auf die Fähigkeiten der IT-Führungskraft der Zukunft. Der Leser erhält sofort umsetzbare Handlungsempfehlungen, die durch Fallbeispiele auf Basis von Interviews mit IT-Führungskräften internationaler Unternehmen ergänzt werden.Wenn Sie es als IT-Führungskraft satt haben, dass die IT als Kostenfaktor statt als Business Enabler gesehen wird, wenn Sie überzeugt sind, dass die IT der Zukunft eine ganz andere Arbeits- und Führungsweise erfordert, wenn Ihre IT nicht mehr als Handlanger zur sinnbefreiten Kennzahlen-Generierung missbraucht, sondern als innovativer Partner des Business akzeptiert werden soll, dann ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige. Wollen Sie jedoch weitermachen wie bislang, ist es nichts für Sie.

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 18th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

This book presents papers submitted at 32nd International Conference on Organization and Technology of Maintenance (OTO 2023) held on December 12, 2023, at Osijek, Republic of Croatia. The objective of this conference is to promote, standardize, and support efforts to gain new knowledge in areas that are intimately tied to technical and social systems and where maintenance of any kind is of utmost importance. By bringing together experts from various fields, this conference aims to foster collaboration and the exchange of ideas, ultimately leading to advancements in both technical and social systems. Additionally, it seeks to create a platform for discussing best practices and innovative approaches in maintenance, ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of these systems in the long run. Furthermore, the upkeep of technological and social systems, along with their accessibility and dependability, significantly influences the long-term sustainability and economic feasibility of their functioning. Periodic and condition-based maintenance are integral components of the various systems, influencing their operational efforts and outcomes. By providing a space for professionals to exchange ideas and experiences, this platform facilitates the identification and implementation of cutting-edge maintenance strategies. Moreover, it recognizes the importance of addressing emerging challenges such as digitalization and environmental impact in order to ensure the continued effectiveness of these systems. Conference topics will address maintenance challenges in the areas of machine design, maintenance technologies in general, organization and management of maintenance proposals and procedures, quality management in system maintenance, information systems, product life cycle management, design for maintainability, material and structural properties, diagnosis and prediction of failures and breakdowns, design optimization for maintenance, analysis of maintenanceefficiency and cost-effectiveness, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, etc.

The reader receives information on electrical gas cleaning systems as they are operated in power plants, steel works, cement works, chemical plants, CHP plants and biomass power plants.Electrostatic precipitators clean gases, especially exhaust gases, from dust and aerosols down to the smallest particle sizes. With reference to practice, the book explains the physical, constructive and electrotechnical basics. It also describes the requirements for the design and operation of these systems. The current edition deals in particular with the physics of negative and positive corona and the extended application possibilities that arise from the targeted use of positive corona. A number of references show ways to calculate and cost-effectively build a new electrostatic precipitator - or to upgrade or convert an existing one for lower clean gas values.

This book features all the women inducted in the first fifty years of the US National Inventors Hall of Fame. Each entry first provides a biography of the inductee and then goes on to describe one or more of their major inventions with descriptions that are accessible to those with little or no formal training in science. The evolution of the opportunities available to women in education and the professions becomes evident as the reader moves chronologically through biographies and inventions of the woman. Later inductees have received Nobel Prizes for their work and have become members of academies such as the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Medicine. Others have received the National Medal of Science or the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. As an important part of the Women in Science and Engineering book series, the work highlights the contributions of women inventors, inspiring women and men, and girls and boys, in a variety of scientific fields.

Das Buch gibt eine kompakte und verständliche Einführung in das Thema Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0. Es legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Sichtweise des Managements. Manager sind am Ende die Entscheider, aber auch die Treiber für die erforderlichen Veränderungen in Richtung eines digitalen und smarten Unternehmens. Die einzelnen Themen werden entlang der Kernprozesse eines Unternehmens und an Hand praktischer Beispiele verdeutlicht. Hierbei wird ein besonderes Augenmerk auf wirtschaftliche Potentiale und Handlungsempfehlungen für das Management gelegt.

High-Robust Control Schemes for Dual-Active-Bridge-Based DC-DC Converter Systems in Renewable Energy Applications is the first book that presents systematic control schemes for multiple DAB-based DC-DC converter systems. The book explores new control methods for various DAB DC-DC converters for high-power applications. These methods include fast-dynamic control, power balance control, soft start-up operation, hot-swap operation, and circuit-parameter estimation. Additionally, the book studies a DAB-based partial power processing DC-DC converter system designed to embed the renewable energy source and the energy storage system for boosting the utilization of components. The book also verifies the dynamic equivalence between the DAB converter and other intermediary inductive AC-link DC-DC converters, which can be helpful in designing control systems for other AC-link-based DC-DC converter systems. This book is a valuable reference for graduate students in electrical engineering, researchers, and power electronics engineers working in manufacturing, renewable energy, and utility industries.

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 18th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 16th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 16th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This book addresses microwave researchers, engineers, and Master's and Ph.D. students. It follows the idea of the first Edition to educate the readers on fundamental electromagnetics and show how this brilliant theory is used in developing modern multi-physics microwave and terahertz hardware. The first three chapters discuss the main ideas and methods of electromagnetism, explained in a manner that is clear for readers who have had some initial knowledge of electromagnetism. Chapters 4 and 5 are on transmission lines. The first text is on the integrated ones for digital applications, which have been working since DC up to several tens or hundreds of gigahertz. The next chapter is on the waveguides for terahertz frequencies. In this book, the space-modulated signals application, compared to the 1st Edition, is considered using the example of a novel predicate variable logic processor designed and verified in an FPGA environment (Chapter 6). This idea, born initially in microwaves, allowed an eight-logic-style re-configurable on-the-fly processor. Chapters 7–9 discuss microwaves in heating liquids and the initiation of rapid chemical reactions in novel miniature quasi-TEM wave reactors. Chapter 10 involves results on trapping and transporting ultra-cold matter using combined techniques. The new results described here are on numerical simulation of trapping of ultra-cold atoms in random 3D optical potentials using the Anderson effect. In conclusion, the author hopes this book will strengthen the young generation's interest in microwave field theory. He believes that advanced electromagnetism, combined with other physics branches, will play a crucial role in developing new, improved components and systems, and this book is a stepping-stone example in that journey.

In an era marked by escalating energy demands and imperatives of environmental stewardship, this compendium serves as a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted dimensions shaping contemporary energy development, with a focal lens on the symbiotic relationship between energy, information, and transportation systems. The canvas of 2023's energy evolution is painted against the backdrop of heightened consciousness surrounding climate change and environmental degradation. This epoch witnesses an unyielding momentum toward sustainability, catalyzed by a profound shift in energy-sourcing paradigms. Renewable energy sources—solar, wind, hydro, and beyond—attain unprecedented prominence, not merely as alternative energy options but as linchpins of a redefined energy matrix, fostered by advancements in technology, economics, and scalability. At the nexus of this transformative energy landscape lies the realm of Energy Informatics—a domain where information technologies converge with energy systems. Smart grids, IoT-enabled devices, data analytics, and artificial intelligence orchestrate a symphony of efficiency and optimization, revolutionizing energy management, demand-response dynamics, and grid resilience. The fusion of information technology and energy infrastructures stands poised to usher in an era of unprecedented interconnectivity and adaptability. Transportation, an indispensable facet of the energy ecosystem, undergoes a metamorphosis in 2023. Electrification, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and advancements in sustainable fuels reimagine mobility paradigms, heralding a transition toward greener, more efficient transportation systems. The synergy between energy and transportation, facilitated by data-driven insights and technological innovations, propels the convergence of these domains toward a more sustainable future. Moreover, the global socio-political landscape assumes paramount significance in shaping the contours of energy dynamics. Geopolitical considerations, international collaborations, and policy frameworks delineate the trajectory of energy infrastructure investments, trade patterns, and the realization of sustainable energy transitions on a global scale. Yet, within the narrative of progress, challenges persist. Legacy infrastructures, regulatory complexities, socio-economic disparities, and the imperative of inclusive transitions underscore the complexities inherent in reshaping the energy and transportation landscapes.

This book provides solutions to a complex of internal and external problems of electromagnetics associated with the development of theory, construction of mathematical models and the development of rigorous methods for calculating the electrodynamic characteristics of radiating structures and antenna arrays with impedance vibrator and slot elements. The issues related to the impedance synthesis of antenna arrays and analysis of large-aperture rectenna arrays are considered. Solutions to the problems of determining the electrodynamic characteristics of impedance vibrators, slot and multi-element radiators with arbitrary geometric and electrophysical parameters are obtained within the framework of a unified methodological approach to constructing asymptotic solutions of integral equations for currents. This approach made it possible to study a number of new vibrator, slotted, and combined vibrator-slotted structures and their multi-element systems. The original research results reveal the possibilities of using such structures as basic elements for creating modern antenna-waveguide devices operating in the range from meter to millimeter wavelengths which have new technical characteristics and functionalities. This book is intended for senior and postgraduate students and researchers working in the fields of radiophysics, radio engineering and antenna-feeder design. The book covers the following topics: Excitation of Electromagnetic Fields in Electrodynamic Volumes with Coordinate Boundaries General Aspects of the Theory of Thin Impedance Vibrators and Narrow Slots in a Quasi-One-Dimensional Approximation Impedance Vibrators Antenna Arrays Slotted Waveguide Antenna Arrays Combined Vibrator-Slot Antenna Arrays Impedance Synthesis for Vibrator Antenna Arrays Impedance Synthesis for Slot Antenna Arrays Large-Aperture Rectenna Arrays of Wireless Power Transmission Systems Ultrawideband Combined Vibrator-Slot Antenna Arrays

Power System Analysis: Comprehensive Lessons is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking electric power system analysis courses. The classroom-tested textbook covers the fundamental concepts in power system analysis, per-unit system, single-phase and three-phase transformers, synchronous generators, transmission line parameters, transmission line models and performance, bus admittance and impedance matrices, and power flow analysis. It provides comprehensive lessons with examples that offer detailed solutions to help students learn theoretical, numerical, and real-world problems. Additionally, partially solved exercises encourage students to solve problems while guiding them through the problem-solving process with hints to the required formulas, and exercises with final answers encourage students to practice independently. Problems without solutions or final answers will aid instructors in designing tests and quizzes and encourage motivated students. This textbook will improve students'problem-solving skills and foster a solid understanding of power system analysis by offering detailed lessons and problem solutions, multiple methods for solving problems, and clear explanations of concepts.

The identity of Taiwan is a matter of intense local and international debate. This book shows how engineers helped produce two distinct visions of the land of Taiwan and its people, elevating the value of engineering as a career path in the process. The book describes how the technical work of engineers, which typically avoids partisan politics, can actually contribute to partisan differences and conflict. In most countries, the rise of engineering is about the emergence of a single dominant vision of the country. In Taiwan, two distinct visions of the land and its people emerged, owing to the presence of two distinct geographical identities—islanders and mainlanders. The distributed mode of production in the electronics industry proved to be transformative and created an “abnormal boys'club” of engineers, as one group called themselves. Because the two communities were influenced by contrasting geographical identities, they felt as though they were working for different Taiwans.'What a book. Engineers and the Two Taiwans traces how engineers creatively crafted professional identities and pathways in the cracks of multiple, shifting empires – and in so doing helped create Taiwan as a thing-unto-itself. In showing how engineers shaped and were shaped by geopolitics and the birth of a new electronics industry, the book opens up fresh perspectives on longstanding questions about who engineers are, how they are trained, where they ought to work, and ultimately what engineering is for. These engineers did politics through their material commitments even as they avoided partisan politics.'Jessica M. Smith, Editor-in-chief, Engineering Studies, Professor, Engineering, Design, and Society Department, Colorado School of Mines'This book explores Taiwan's dynamic industrial evolution over the past century through the lens of different engineers'social dynamics, identity, values, and compelling narratives. It offers insights into Taiwanese own perceptions in the electronics industry and prompts reflection on how countries navigate domestic and international technology policies and social progress. You will come to appreciate how engineers in Taiwan today bear continuing responsibilities to connect their technical work to its land and people, even when their own commitments differ from one another.'Minn-Tsong Lin, Deputy Minister, National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics, National Taiwan University

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 18th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

Transportation is the lifeblood of modern society, connecting people, goods, and information across the world. However, as our cities grow and the demand for transportation increases, it becomes imperative to understand and manage the intricate dynamics of the transportation ecosystem. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the complex dynamics of transportation systems, with a focus on modeling and control strategies that can enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It is an indispensable resource for transportation engineers, researchers, students, and professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play in transportation systems. By delving into advanced modeling techniques, control strategies, and sustainability considerations, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate and optimize the evolving transportation landscape. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the interconnected elements within the transportation ecosystem, including vehicles, infrastructure, traffic flow, and emerging technologies. It explores advanced modeling and simulation techniques for understanding and predicting transportation system behavior, discussing control strategies that can be applied to optimize transportation systems, enhancing safety, and mitigating congestion, addressing the challenges of sustainability and resilience in transportation, including the integration of eco-friendly technologies and disaster response.

Elektrotechniek Werktuigbouwkundigen en andere niet-elektrotechnici die een leidinggevende functie in het bedrijf (zullen gaan) vervullen, moeten een basiskennis van de elektrotechniek bezitten. Aansluitend op deze basis is het noodzakelijk enig inzicht te hebben in de mogelijkheden die de elektrotechniek biedt. Elektrotechniek geeft een compleet beeld van het vakgebied elektrotechniek. Om de belangstelling voor de elektrotechniek van de zijde van de niet-elektrotechnici te stimuleren, bevat het boek talloze voorbeelden en is het aantal formules tot een minimum beperkt. De vragen en opdrachten maken zelfwerkzaamheid goed mogelijk, met achterin het boek de mogelijkheid om de korte antwoorden te bekijken. Elektrotechniek bevat theoretische en praktijkgerichte hoofdstukken. De eerste hoofdstukken geven de noodzakelijke basiskennis met bijbehorende elektrotechnische begrippen. Daarna volgen de praktijkgerichte hoofdstukken. Deze nieuwe zevende editie betreft een lichte herziening, waarbij een aantal theoretische onderwerpen is geactualiseerd en fouten zijn gecorrigeerd. De inhoud is aangevuld en aangepast aan de huidige stand van de techniek. Dit boek sluit aan bij het gewenste kennisniveau van elektrotechniek in het eerste studiejaar van technische studierichtingen binnen het hbo. Het boek levert door de gekozen opzet een bijdrage aan een goede oriëntatie op elektrotechnisch gebied en bevordert daarmee de samenwerking tussen elektrotechnici en andere technici.

This book presents the result of an innovative challenge, to create a systematic literature overview driven by machine-generated content. Questions and related keywords were prepared for the machine to query, discover, collate and structure by Artificial Intelligence (AI) clustering. The AI-based approach seemed especially suitable to provide an innovative perspective as the topics are indeed both complex, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, for example, climate, planetary and evolution sciences. Springer Nature has published much on these topics in its journals over the years, so the challenge was for the machine to identify the most relevant content and present it in a structured way that the reader would find useful. The automatically generated literature summaries in this book are intended as a springboard to further discoverability. They are particularly useful to readers with limited time, looking to learn more about the subject quickly and especially if they are new to the topics. Springer Nature seeks to support anyone who needs a fast and effective start in their content discovery journey, from the undergraduate student exploring interdisciplinary content to Master- or PhD-thesis developing research questions, to the practitioner seeking support materials, this book can serve as an inspiration, to name a few examples. It is important to us as a publisher to make the advances in technology easily accessible to our authors and find new ways of AI-based author services that allow human-machine interaction to generate readable, usable, collated, research content.

This book is designed for both the scientific audience, research and development engineers and university students. The fundamentals of radio frequency antenna beam forming are explained in this book. The principles of beam focusing and beam steering in near field and far field are visualized with 2D and 3D simulations and compared with measurement results. Besides linear and planar antenna arrays, also conformal arrays, i.e. concave and convex antenna arrays, suitable for certain applications, are investigated and presented. Also related applications of open loop and closed loop beam forming, and massive MIMO, which is one of the break-through technologies for 5G and future 6G and involves an extremely large number of antenna elements for the multi-user beam forming, are discussed in detail. Also covered are large scale antenna arrays as well as thinned antenna arrays with electrically large distances between the antenna elements.

Neue Wege in der technischen Aus- und Weiterbildung Dual bis zur höchsten wissenschaftlichen Promotion - Wanderung (Walz) zum Lernen bei den Besten Plattform der Virtuellen Universität ​​Die Digitalisierung eröffnet der Aus- und Weiterbildung den Weg zur Virtuellen Universität. In diesem Buch wird der Schwerpunkt auf die Ausbildung von Ingenieuren an einer Universität gelegt, welche durch ein duales und anwendungsnahes Modell der Qualifizierung von Ingenieuren geprägt wird und einen neuen Weg zur lebensbegleitenden Weiterbildung zeigt. Es folgt der Philosophie der forschungsorientierten – Universität, die auch Ingenieure in der Praxis begleitet. Das Buch enthält Modelle zum Lernen von den Besten auf einer zeitlich begrenzten Wanderung bzw. Walz für Ingenieure.

This book enhances existing knowledge in the field of wind systems. It explores topics such as grid integration, smart grid applications, hybrid renewable energy systems, and advancements in control and optimization approaches. The book primarily aims to provide a quick and comprehensive understanding of wind systems, including models, control techniques, optimization methods, and energy storage systems to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, particularly those studying electrical engineering.The book is divided into two parts. The first part explores various stand-alone wind applications such as rural electrification and pumping, while the second part focuses on applications in grid-connected systems. Each system is accompanied by mathematical models and an illustrative example using the MATLAB/Simulink package. Moreover, numerous examples are presented for potential implementation using the DSPACE package. The book also introduces different electrical machine control approaches, including vector control, direct torque control, and fuzzy logic controllers for various drive systems. Furthermore, intelligent techniques are developed to optimize wind operations.Aiming to enhance existing knowledge in the field of wind systems, this book covers topics such as grid integration, smart grid applications, hybrid renewable energy systems, and advancements in control and optimization approaches.This second edition is fully updated. New sections on demand-side management and energy storage systems have been included, and each section has a summary and comparative table to further enhance clarity. Additionally, this new edition includes discussions on future trends and emerging technologies in wind energy systems, making it a more comprehensive and up-to-date resource.

This book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 16th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, organized by China Electrotechnical Society (CES), held in Nanchang, China, from September 15 to 17, 2023. It covers topics such as electrical technology, power systems, electromagnetic emission technology, and electrical equipment. It introduces the innovative solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines. The book is very much helpful and useful for the researchers, engineers, practitioners, research students, and interested readers.

This book reflects the latest research trends, methods, and experimental results in the field of electrical and information technologies for rail transportation, which covers abundant state-of-the-art research theories and ideas. As a vital field of research that is highly relevant to current developments in a number of technological domains, the subjects it covered include intelligent computing, information processing, communication technology, automatic control, etc. The objective of the proceedings is to provide a major interdisciplinary forum for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industrial professionals to present the most innovative research and development in the field of rail transportation electrical and information technologies. Engineers and researchers in academia, industry, and government will also explore an insightful view of the solutions that combine ideas from multiple disciplines in this field. The volumes serve as an excellent reference work for researchersand graduate students working on rail transportation and electrical and information technologies.

This textbook presents a basic undergraduate course in physics covering all essential aspects of mechanics, mechanical properties of matter, thermal properties of matter, elementary thermodynamics, electrodynamics, electricity, magnetism, light, optics and sound. It includes simple mathematical approaches to each physical principle, with carefully selected examples and exercises supporting each chapter.This second edition of a widely popular textbook – boasting close to 6 million downloads – adds many new exercises and solutions, a new summary for each chapter, boxed features separating the examples from the text, and highlights fundamental physical outcomes and rules. The appendices provide a quick and helpful point of reference for all fundamental conversion factors and basic formulas, as well as rules for differentiation and integration, helping students to understand the elementary mathematical steps used for solving the examples and exercises. Visually impressive and full of real-word examples with step-by-step solutions, this textbook is an indispensable tool for both instructors and students seeking direct access to a broad spectrum of physics.

Intelligent electromechanical systems (SEMS) are used in cyber-physical systems that have the ability to integrate computing, transmission and storage of information, monitoring and management of objects of the physical world. Modern intelligent robots are created based on CMS modules. A distinctive feature of SEMS is the presence of a central nervous system (CNS) similar to a human one. The Central Nervous System ensures that decisions about appropriate behavior are made in accordance with the goals of SEMS based on rational knowledge about the environment in which it operates, and in accordance with its own technical and mental state. For the Central nervous system, the extraction and processing of this external information by the central nervous system is an integral part of the process of forming their situational control systems. Moreover, in order for SEMS to act expediently in a changing and unfamiliar environment and without human participation, it is necessary to endow them with properties similar to the mental properties of animals, since emotions and temperament are among the main assessments of the behavior of highly organized organisms. Therefore, it is quite natural to take into account the influence of emotions on decision-making in conditions of incomplete information about the environment, especially when SEMS interacts with a person to perform complex technological operations.. Despite the existing technical difficulties, a significant number of mathematical and software tools have accumulated to date, providing the CNS SEMS with the ability to take into account the psyche when interacting with a person. Limitations of sensory capabilities and computing power should be attributed to the limited cognitive abilities of artificial intelligence. These features of the central nervous system of modern SEMS must be taken into account when creating mathematical and software tools for SEMS information and measurement systems, for the formation of databasesand knowledge, for recognition and classification, decision-making and the formation of control actions.