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Dive into the world of computer music and physical computing and stay ahead of the melodic curve. This book is aimed at adventurous musicians who want to learn about music programming with Arduino, sensors, and Pure Data, and how to make new interfaces and instruments with that knowledge. In this updated version, you can expect a wave of updates that bring the content in sync with the latest tech trends. The book now features revamped code and visuals throughout, all tailored to match the cutting-edge versions of Pure Data, Arduino IDE, and the powerful Raspberry Pi 5. What's even more thrilling is the integration of the Bela platform for audio enthusiasts, alongside an expanded wireless toolkit that includes both Wi-Fi and the trusty XBee. To ensure a smoother journey, there are more project-enhancing images to guide you, and a brand-new chapter dedicated to AI, based on the author's innovative neuralnet object for Pure Data, as showcased in the AIMC conference proceedings. You'll start with the basics of the Pure Data and Arduino languages, how to incorporate sensors into your musical projects, and how to use embedded computers, like the Raspberry Pi, to create stand-alone projects. Along the way, you'll learn how to create a variety of innovative musical projects, including an interactive glove that can be used bystringed instrumentalists or other musicians, an interactive drum set, a patch-bay matrix synthesizer, a guitar looper, a DIY theremin, and even DIY instruments that incorporate AI. If you are a musician or tinkerer who wants to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music, then Digital Electronics for Musicians, Second Edition is the book for you. What You Will Learn Incorporate sensors into your musical projects. Combine Arduino and Pure Data to bring the physical world to computers. Use additional libraries that extend the capabilities of the Arduino. Work with external objects in Pure Data and create your own patches from scratch. Write your own sketches with Arduino. Who This Book Is For Musicians who want to explore the world of electronic and electroacoustic music.

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.

This textbook is intended for master's level engineering students in the field of their studies. It begins with an analysis of the growing world population's energy demand (heat and electricity) and its connection to the undeniable climate change, necessitating the expansion of climate-friendly technologies. The book is divided into two sections. The first section (Chapters 2 to 7) presents the physical fundamentals of solar thermal energy usage, along with the necessary processes, methods, and models. The second section (Chapters 8-12) covers the synthesis of the developed fundamentals applied to various functional solar thermal systems. It not only provides the logic and methods for transferring the physical fundamentals into an operative technical system but also includes aspects of concept development, selection, economic evaluation, and performance. Additionally, measurement and control technology are presented, underpinned by real projects that have already been successfully implemented.

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.

Given the limitations of state-of-the-art methods, this book presents a state of health (SOH) forecasting method that is suitable for lithium-ion battery (LIB) systems in real-world battery electric vehicle operation. Its histogram-based features can capture the higher operational variability compared to constant and controlled laboratory operation. Also, the transferability of a trained machine learning model to new LIB cell types and new operational domains is investigated. The presented SOH forecasting method can be provided as a cloud service via a web or smartphone app to fleet managers. Forecasting the SOH enables fleet managers of battery electric vehicle fleets to forecast and plan vehicle replacements.

The book tells the story of the coal gasification technology from its early days 230 years ago to the present. Before the end of WWII, gasification had been extensively used to produce both fuel gas and gaseous feedstock from coal. But things have changed when natural gas became readily available, and coal gasification received little attention, especially in recent years when the trend is to move away from fossil energy. Compared to conventional coal combustion, gasification-based processes for power production typically result in much lower emissions of pollutants. So, coal gasification technology became relevant again during the transition of energy production to cleaner sources, in an effort to fight climate change. Taking another look at gasification technology to better understand its potential benefits including carbon capture and management and use the process, seems to make sense during the challenging time of the transition of energy production. Professionalsand policy makers in the energy field will benefit from this writing.

This book aims at providing the reader with up-to-date knowledge about Tesla turbine features, mechanical design, and performance characteristics. A Tesla machine, in general, is characterised by the absence of rotating blades, therefore it is also called bladeless or boundary layer machine. In this book, suitable numerical approaches for the fluid-dynamic analysis are described, with practical examples related to physical prototypes designed, built and operated by the Authors. Interest in small scale turbines is growing mainly for energy efficiency and power recovery in a variety of applications. Considering small scales, conventional bladed turbines impose manufacturing limitations, lower performance and higher cost, which hinder their implementation. Tesla bladeless turbomachines are being re-discovered due to many advantages such as their simple design and ease of manufacturing with acceptable performance, especially for small-scale power generation and energy harvesting. To contribute to the spread of efficient and viable Tesla turbines (or expanders), this book presents holistic design guidelines to Tesla turbines, encompassing geometrical definition of Tesla rotor, of Tesla stator, of Tesla rotor-stator-casing assembly, providing practical correlations to take into account various loss mechanisms, and discussing the optimal design point definition for such type of century-aged but always young turbines.

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 comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.

The book describes the clean coal technology of chemical looping combustion (CLC) for power generation with pure CO2 capture. The focus of the book is on the modeling and simulation of CLC. It includes fundamental concepts behind CLC and considers all categories of fluidized beds and reactors, including a variety of oxygen carriers. The book includes process simulations with Aspen Plus® software using coal, natural gas, and biomass and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using both the Eulerian and Lagrangian methods. It describes various drag models, turbulence models, and kinetics models required for CFD simulations of CLC and covers single reactor, partial, and full-simulations, single/multi-stage as well as single-particle simulations, and CLC with reverse flow. A large number of examples for both process simulations using Aspen Plus and CFD simulations using a variety of fluidized beds/reactors employing both the two-fluid and Computational Fluid Dynamics / Discrete Element Method (CFD-DEM) model are provided. Modeling and Simulation of Fluidized Bed Reactors for Chemical Looping Combustion will be an invaluable reference for industry practitioners and researchers in academic and industrial R&D currently working on clean energy technologies and power generation with carbon capture.

This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2023 4th International Symposium on Insulation and Discharge Computation for Power Equipment (IDCOMPU2023), held in Wuhan, China. The topics covered include but are not limited to: insulation, discharge computations, electric power equipment, and electrical materials. The papers share the latest findings in the field of insulation and discharge computations of electric power equipment, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers, university students, etc.

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.

This book covers the various technological developments and challenges in converting biomass residues into different forms of bioenergy. The continuous increase in the world population increased the demand for food products. The incorporation of modern technologies in agriculture increased the production of various food products, ending with excess generation of agricultural biomass residues from primary and secondary agriculture industries. Since, these biomass residues are a rich source of valuable bioproducts, they can be converted into various forms of bioenergy, such as biogas, biochar, biooil, biodiesel, and bioethanol. Besides, this approach is expected to address the gaps in biomass residue management and transformation to valuable bioproducts, and it also enhances the circular economy perspective. The book can be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in sustainable construction and allied fields.

This book comprises eleven chapters, consistently highlighting key aspects of addressing the challenge of enhancing electricity consumption efficiency within various industrial sectors. It delves into issues such as improving the accuracy of energy intensity calculations for industrial products, estimating electricity consumption for internal needs, and identifying key influencing factors. The methods for determining standard values through multifactor analysis and cost minimization are presented. Furthermore, it examines potential avenues for electricity savings and methods for assessing their impact on the technological and organizational operating conditions of industrial enterprises. The reduction of specific power consumption through optimization of raw materials and semi-finished products parameters is also explored. This book is intended for engineering professionals and researchers in the field of industrial energy management, as well as undergraduate and graduate students specializing in this area.

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.

Power electronic devices and systems are attracting growing attention due to the electrification of energy conversion systems being a key factor in efforts to reduce fuel combustion and achieve carbon neutrality. This book provides a concept of software-defined power electronics architecture to generalize the power converter design and control procedures with various interfaced applications. The ultimate objective is to construct a reconfigurable software-defined power electronics architecture with standardized atomic power modules that can be leveraged for different electrified energy resources, such as electric vehicle charging, electric motor traction, solar power, and wind power. Several advanced control and design techniques are introduced in detail to achieve the proposed concept with a high-performance energy conversion system, including optimization-based control and estimation, variable frequency soft switching, and passive component design and optimization. The proposed generalized architecture also contributes to avoiding redundant hardware and algorithms design procedures. Software-Defined Power Electronics: Converter Configuration, Control, and Optimization is a guide for engineers and academic researchers to the highly specialized skills required for working in the fields of power converter design and development.

The selection and procurement of compressors and steam turbines for use in the chemical and process industry is highly interdisciplinary. The success of a project is determined by a number of areas of knowledge: from mechanical, electrical, materials and control engineering knowledge to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and strength theory through to project management and quality control. In this guide, the individual steps are presented along the chronological chain, together with the basic decisions and pitfalls that need to be taken into account. The work is limited to custom-built machines that are specially optimized for a specific process and to gases and vapours as conveying media. It is presented from the operator's point of view with a focus on high system availability, safety and favorable conditions for maintenance and servicing.

Dieses Buch schlägt eine proportionale integrale Gleitfunktion vor, die keine endliche Erreichung ermöglicht und daher zu einer exponentiellen stationären Spannungsantwort führt. Um eine endliche Erreichung zu ermöglichen, präsentiert es auch die neue Integral Sliding Mode Control with Finite Time Reaching (ISMCFTR). Das Buch erweitert auch die Anwendung des vorgeschlagenen Reglers auf einen anderen Typ von leistungselektronischem Umrichter, den DC-DC-Boost-Umrichter, und schlägt auch die PI-typische Gleitfläche für den Zeta-Umrichter vor. Als wichtige Quelle für praktische Umsetzungen präsentiert es Simulationen und experimentelle Ergebnisse, um die Wirksamkeit des Umrichters zu demonstrieren.

This book collects a selection of papers presented at ELECTRIMACS, 2022 the14th international conference of the IMACS TC1 Committee, held in Nancy, France, on 17st-21rd May 2022. The conference papers deal with modelling, simulation, analysis, control, power management, design optimization, identification and diagnostics in electrical power engineering. The main application fields include electric machines and electromagnetic devices, power electronics, transportation systems, smart grids, electric and hybrid vehicles, renewable energy systems, energy storage, batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells, and wireless power transfer. The contributions included in Volume 2 are particularly focused on methodological aspects, modelling, and applied mathematics in the field of electrical engineering.

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 includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2023 International Conference on Wireless Power Transfer (ICWPT2023), held in Weihai, China. The topics covered include but are not limited to: wireless power transfer technology and systems, coupling mechanism and electromagnetic field of wireless power transfer systems, latest developments in wireless power transfer system, and wide applications. The papers share the latest findings in the field of wireless power transfer, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers, university students, etc.

This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2023 International Conference on Wireless Power Transfer (ICWPT2023), held in Weihai, China. The topics covered include but are not limited to: wireless power transfer technology and systems, coupling mechanism and electromagnetic field of wireless power transfer systems, latest developments in wireless power transfer system, and wide applications. The papers share the latest findings in the field of wireless power transfer, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers, university students, etc.

This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2023 International Conference on Wireless Power Transfer (ICWPT2023), held in Weihai, China. The topics covered include but are not limited to: wireless power transfer technology and systems, coupling mechanism and electromagnetic field of wireless power transfer systems, latest developments in wireless power transfer system, and wide applications. The papers share the latest findings in the field of wireless power transfer, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers, university students, etc.

Future Modern Distribution Networks Resilience examines the combined impact of low-probability and high-impact events on modern distribution systems'resilience. Using practical guidance, the book provides comprehensive approaches for improving energy systems'resilience by utilizing infrastructure and operational strategies. Divided in three parts, Part One provides a conceptual introduction and review of power system resilience, including topics such as risk and vulnerability assessment in power systems, resilience metrics, and power systems operation and planning. Part Two discusses modelling of vulnerability and resilience evaluation indices and cost-benefit analysis. Part Three reviews infrastructure and operational strategies to improve power system resilience, including robust grid hardening strategies, mobile energy storage and electric vehicles, and networked microgrids and renewable energy resources. With a strong focus on economic results and cost-effectives, Future Modern Distribution Networks Resilience is a practical reference for students, researchers and engineers interested in power engineering, energy systems, and renewable energy. Reviews related concepts to active distribution systems resilience before, during, and after a sudden disasterPresents analysis of risk and vulnerability for reliable evaluation, sustainable operation, and accurate planning of energy grids against low-probability and high-impact eventsHighlights applications of practical metrics for resilience assessment of future energy networksProvides guidance for the development of cost-effective resilient techniques for reducing the vulnerability of electrical grids to severe disasters

This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the stability of modern power systems through advanced nonlinear analysis frameworks. It addresses the new challenges to power system stability posed by the anticipated integration of numerous power-electronic-interfaced devices needed to support renewable energy generation. Given the diverse operational timescales associated with controllers for power-electronic-interfaced devices, these devices can have an impact on a wide range of dynamic phenomena, thereby significantly influencing the system's dynamic performance and stability. The methodologies presented effectively manage the significant changes in system dynamics introduced by these devices. This research utilizes nonlinear methodologies, specifically bifurcation theory, to analyse various stability types in such power-electronic-rich systems. The book adopts a bifurcation-based methodology to evaluate power system stability through detailed examination of each type of instability mechanism. The methodology developed is extended to explore the interactions between multiple types of system stability considering the impacts of different voltage-source-converter controllers and grid strengths. Finally, to reduce the high computational burden imposed by the proposed methodology, a hybrid network model is developed to assess the system stability efficiently. Stability Assessment of Power Systems with Multiple Voltage Source Converters is of interest to students, researchers, and industry professionals in the field of electrical engineering.

This book comprehensively explores the dynamic landscape of green hydrogen, a transformative energy carrier. It offers a resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers in sustainable energy. Starting with foundational understanding, it delves into hydrogen's importance, production methods, and climate change mitigation. This timely contribution addresses a knowledge gap by integrating green hydrogen's multifaceted aspects. By integrating multifaceted aspects, from fundamental principles to cutting-edge applications and societal implications, it provides a holistic grasp of green hydrogen's scientific, technological, and policy dimensions. The book navigates the intricate journey of green hydrogen production, spotlighting catalytic and technological breakthroughs, renewable energy integration, electrolyzer systems, and material strategies. Industrial applications and environmental impacts are detailed, covering life cycle assessments, water use, land considerations, and policy insights. This book caters to a diverse readership invested in sustainability and renewable energy transition. This book's multidisciplinary expertise guides the energy transition, fostering informed decision-making and inspiring collaboration. Policymakers, entrepreneurs, environmental experts, and researchers can find crucial implications, gain strategic insights, and explore ecological aspects. It endeavors to equip stakeholders with the knowledge, insights, and foresight needed to usher in a sustainable energy paradigm.

This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 2023 International Conference on Wireless Power Transfer (ICWPT2023), held in Weihai, China. The topics covered include but are not limited to: wireless power transfer technology and systems, coupling mechanism and electromagnetic field of wireless power transfer systems, latest developments in wireless power transfer system, and wide applications. The papers share the latest findings in the field of wireless power transfer, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers, university students, etc.

This book entitled “Control Applications in Modern Power System - Select Proceedings of EPREC-2023 provides rigorous discussions, case studies, and recent developments in the emerging areas of control systems, especially, load frequency control, wide-area monitoring, control & instrumentation, optimization, intelligent control, energy management system, SCADA systems, design of control strategies is essential for controlling the reactive power and maintains the voltage profiles, etc. The readers would benefit from enhancing their knowledge and skills in the domain areas. Also, this book may help the readers in developing new and innovative ideas. The book can be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in developments in control systems.

This book contains the selected proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Energy Engineering, held in Xi'an, China, December 15-17, 2023. The conference explores advances and practical applications in energy research and engineering, and delves into innovative approaches in four specialized tracks: New Transportation Energy, Power and Energy, Applied Thermal Energy, and Oil and Natural Gas Engineering. It explores strategies for accelerating the transition to renewable energy, optimizing power systems, harnessing thermal energy, and advancing oil and gas engineering practices. It benefits from a wealth of knowledge shared by academics and practitioners, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. The latest findings in electric vehicles, smart grids, thermal systems, and reservoir engineering will be explored to find solutions that promote sustainability, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

The 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT-2024) was jointly organized by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad, India, and the Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad. This conference aims to provide splendid opportunities for academicians, researchers, industrial persons, and young scientists to address new challenges and discuss futuristic advancements in materials, manufacturing, and thermal sciences. This book includes select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT 2024). The contents of this book provide an overview of the latest research in the area of thermal and fluid sciences such as computational and numerical methods in fluid flow and heat transfer, advanced energy systems, battery thermal management system, technologies for space, and aerospace applications, supersonic combustion, two-phase/multiphase flows, measurement and instrumentation for fluid flow and transport properties, micro/nano-scale fluid flow and heat transfer. The book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the field of thermal and fluid sciences.

This book consolidates studies in the rapidly and foreseeably growing field of battery management. The primary focus is to overview the management of batteries (Li-ion batteries and some cases of flow batteries) with the fusion of mechanism and AI-based approaches. The book can be categorized into three groups, i.e., (i) mechanism and AI-based battery modeling and parameterization, (ii) AI-based diagnostic, early warning, and active safety control, and (iii) emerging techniques of smart battery and smart management, combining the emerging areas of embedded sensing and reconfigurable batteries. It is well recognized that the battery safety and management are the kernel of energy storage, renewable utilization, and low-carbon society, which have been highly popular in recent years. The exploration of AI techniques for advanced battery management has been seldom discussed systematically before. Moreover, the combination of AI and mechanism approaches can remarkably enhance the battery management, which however has never been focused on in previous books. Therefore, this book can add new knowledge to the paradigm and attract the attention of academics, scientists, engineers, and practitioners. It is a reference book for researchers and engineers in related fields. The step-by-step guidance, comprehensive introduction, and case studies make it accessible to audiences of different levels, from graduates to experienced engineers.

This book features a collection of carefully selected papers that were presented at the 4th International Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering, ICPEE 2023. The conference was held in Singapore from November 3-5, 2023, and focused on the latest advancements and technologies in the field of power and electrical engineering. The papers included in this book highlight the need for sustainable and efficient energy sources, as well as the development of new technologies such as smart grids, renewable energy systems, and energy storage systems. They also address the challenges and opportunities faced by power and electrical engineers due to the increasing use of electric vehicles and the integration of renewable energy sources into power grids. The papers are authored by an international group of academics, research scientists, and industry experts, making the book valuable to a global audience in the field of power engineering.

This volume provides a comprehensive review of energy production, management, and its challenges pertaining to various materials. It covers different material fabrication strategies involved in the processes such as laser-assisted fabrication, electrospinning strategy, and so forth, including a review of the different nanostructured materials and challenges in energy management. Factors affecting energy storage and conversion focussing on high entropy and phase change-based materials are covered. The concepts in the book are supported by illustrations and case studies.Features: Covers different fabrication strategies for various energy materials. Focusses on emerging materials such as MXenes, aerogels, and so forth. Provides a detailed study of laser-assisted fabrication, electrospinning strategy, and 3D-printed materials. Includes a comprehensive study of energy management from biomass. Reviews current strategies for electronic waste management. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical engineering, electrochemistry, and materials science.

This book covers the basics and advancements in various solar thermal desalination systems that are highly affordable and viable even for applications in low-income countries. Fresh water is an essential natural resource needed for the continuous existence of living organisms on earth. Civilizations have started and flourished along riverbanks which can be understood from historical literature. This precious resource has also been a cause for a lot of past and current wars and conflicts among different ethnic groups and nations around the globe. In the current scenario, access to clean drinking water is getting harder and more expensive for most of the population in middle- and low-income countries. This volume provides detailed knowledge on effectively utilizing solar energy for desalination to fulfill clean water supply demands. The content presents detailed thermodynamic modeling of various solar thermal desalination systems and highlights the role of the solar thermal distillation process in wastewater treatment and improved sanitation through a case study. The book also provides a detailed methodology for assessing the economics, environmental footprints, and sustainability of desalination systems. The book will be highly beneficial for researchers, professionals, and activists dealing with water, energy, and the environment.

This book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 8th PURPLE MOUNTAIN FORUM on Smart Grid Protection and Control（PMF2023), held in Nanjing, China, on August 11-13, 2023. The accepted papers cover the following topics: 1. Advanced power transmission technology2. AC/DC hybrid power grid technology3. Power Internet of Things Technology and Application4. Operation, control and protection of smart grid5. Active distribution network technology6. Power electronic technology and application7. New technology of substation automation8. Energy storage technology and application9. Application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data10. Application of Information and Communication Technology11. Low-carbon energy planning and security12. Low-carbon operation of the power system13. Low-carbonenergy comprehensive utilization technology14. Carbon trading and power market15. Carbon emission stream and carbon capture technology16. Energy saving and smart energy technology17. Analysis and evaluation of low-carbon efficiency of power system18. Carbon flow modelling in power system operationThe papers included in this proceeding share the latest research results and practical application examples on the methodologies and algorithms in these areas, which makes the book a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and university students.

This book provides a framework suitable for the design and analysis of market mechanisms suitable for reactive power ancillary service. The book focuses on the formulation of market mechanisms capable of handling the localized nature of reactive power. The book presents tools and methodologies to design a suitable market structure capable of handling the technical challenges associated with the reactive power market like localized nature or reactive power, voltage support requirement, reactive power reserve requirement, and coupling between active reactive power markets. The book also presents techniques suitable for analyzing the market efficiency of different market mechanisms for reactive power ancillary service. The key topics discussed in this book include the relevance and challenges of reactive power ancillary service; the design of market mechanisms; network partitioning techniques to handle the localized nature of reactive power; and analysis of market mechanisms for market efficiency. This book is helpful for researchers and graduate students to know about recent advances in this area. Practitioners find the book helpful for understanding how technological advances can be put into practice and learning from case studies that bring out practical challenges.

This book summarises the fruitful results of rocket-triggered lightning experiments conducted in Guangdong, China, in recent years, including data analysis and theoretical research. One of the main features of this book is to compare the differences between lightning strikes on overhead power lines and strikes on the ground. Starting from the technical background and experimental methods of rocket-triggered lightning, the book delves into the electric current, electric field, magnetic field, optical and acoustic characteristics of artificially triggered lightning. Proceeding progressively from basic to advanced levels, this book meets the needs of scientists at different levels of expertise. It will benefit researchers, engineers and graduate students working in the fields of lightning detection, lightning physics and lightning protection.

Dieses Buch hilft im eigenen Unternehmen die Prozesse und Ergebnisse zum Energieverbrauch zu bewerten und Verbesserungspotenziale aufzuspüren. Es gibt umsatzbezogene, bruttowertschöpfungsbezogene und beschäftigtenbezogene Energiekennziffern zum Zweck des Energiebenchmarkings für alle wichtigen Wirtschaftszweige in Deutschland (von der Herstellung von Nahrungs- und Futtermitteln über die Stahlindustrie bis zur Gewinnung von Erdöl und Erdgas). Eine Steigerung der Energieeffizienz ist Voraussetzung dafür, dass Unternehmen des produzierenden Gewerbes den Spitzenausgleich (eine Entlastung von der Energie- und der Stromsteuer) in Anspruch nehmen können.

The first part of the Machine Tools and Production Systems Compendium presents the wide range of machine tools and a comprehensive overview of different machine types. Based on the categorization of manufacturing processes according to the German standard DIN 8580, the different areas of application of machine tools are delineated and the various machine designs, the mechanical structure as well as the functions of the machine types are explained. Numerous three-dimensional illustrations of the principles, color photos, section drawings and schematic diagrams supplement the explanations and provide visual support. First, the machine types for the different manufacturing processes are described — before the multi-machine systems are explained. This is followed by a detailed presentation of the various equipment components of machine tools. In the last newly introduced chapter, the volume is concluded by a comprehensive and detailed explanation of three design examples of selected machine tools based on assembly drawings.The German Machine Tools and Production Systems Compendium has been completely revised. The previous five-volume series has been condensed into three volumes in the new ninth edition with colored technical illustrations throughout. This first English edition is a translation of the German ninth edition.

This book includes select proceedings of EPREC 2023. It provides rigorous discussions, case studies, and recent developments in the areas of soft computing and its applications in power systems enabled with power electronics-based equipment, energy systems, and the energy community. The other topics to be covered are optimal planning, analysis, operation, and control related to modern power and energy systems, and applications of various soft computing methodologies. The readers find this book useful for enhancing their knowledge and skills in the domain areas.

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.

This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2022). This book brings together scientific ideas and engineering solutions put forth by researchers and practitioners from academia and industry in the important and ubiquitous field of fluid mechanics. The contents of this book focus on fundamental issues and perspective in fluid mechanics, measurement techniques in fluid mechanics, computational fluid and gas dynamics, instability, transition and turbulence, fluid-structure interaction, multiphase flows, microfluidics, bio-inspired fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery, propulsion and power and other miscellaneous topics in the broad domain of fluid mechanics. This book is a useful reference to researchers and professionals working in the broad field of mechanics.

This book provides readers with peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Clean Energy and Electrical Systems held in Kyoto, Japan, from April 5 to 7, 2024. This proceedings mainly covers theoretical, technical, and practical methods and practices on clean energy and electrical systems. And it includes nuclear energy and'renewable energy.'With the continuous growth of energy demand and the increasing awareness of environmental protection in countries around the world, it is urgent and imperative to establish a clean energy innovation research and development, promotion, and application system. The book also covers electricity, fuel, thermal, transportation, and water infrastructures and their development and deployment in different regions around the world. The book includes future development trends with analysis of lifecycle and economical models for successful implementation projects.

Dieses Buch bietet eine eingehende Diskussion zur Schaltungssimulation, indem es grundlegende elektrische Schaltungstheorie mit Python-Programmierung kombiniert. Es schließt eine Informationslücke, indem es die Entwicklung von Python Power Electronics beschreibt, einer Open-Source-Software zur Simulation von Schaltungen, und ihre Anwendung anhand eines Beispiels zeigt. Im Gegensatz zu typischen Büchern über Schaltungstheorie, die beschreiben, wie Schaltungen mathematisch gelöst werden können, gefolgt von Beispielen zur Simulation unter Verwendung spezifischer kommerzieller Software, verfolgt dieses Buch einen anderen Ansatz. Der Autor beschreibt zunächst jeden Aspekt der Open-Source-Software im Kontext nichtlinearer Leistungselektronikschaltungen. Dies dient als Grundlage für angehende oder praktizierende Ingenieure, um die Entwicklung von Open-Source-Software für verschiedene Zwecke voranzutreiben. Durch die explizite Demonstration des Betriebs der Software mittels Algorithmen vereint dieses Buch die Gebiete Elektrotechnik und Softwaretechnologie.

This classroom-tested text offers students an overview of classical and recent state estimation techniques in power systems. It includes well-established, widely accepted information presented in a didactic way and new insights and perspectives on state estimation developed by the author while conducting some of the most cutting-edge research in the field. This well-balanced mix of theory and practice will enable readers to understand state estimation techniques quickly. The book includes a user-friendly open-software tool integrating computer-based examples throughout the text. Case studies based on practical applications provide readers with a solid understanding of state estimation in real-world power systems. Power System State Estimation and Forecasting: Fundamentals and Advanced Topics is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses in electric power systems. It is also an essential professional reference on electric power systems for practicing engineers and researchers.

This book examines biomass mixture modeling and optimization. The book discusses anaerobic digestion and related fermentative processes and explains their compositional dynamics. Early chapter examine macromolecules, elemental fractions, and their direct influence on methane production. Supported by an extensive data bank of substrates obtained from research, the book points out correlations that enable the estimation of global methane production for diverse biomass mixtures. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights into discerning the optimal composition capable of yielding the utmost methane output.The book integrates cutting-edge machine learning techniques and shows how the programming language Python and Julia can be used for analysis and to optimize processes. It has many graphs, figures, and visuals.

This edited book on “Advances in Electrical Systems and Innovative Renewable Energy Techniques” is an outcome of the selected papers presented at the International Conference on Electrical Systems & Automation, (ICESA 2023) held from 29 to 30, May 2023 at the Faculty of Sciences and technologies, Al Hoceïma, Morocco.This edited book is divided into 2 volumes. This volume will be divided into 3 parts, each devoted to distinct yet interconnected aspects of the subject matter.The first part focuses on various advancements in renewable energy techniques. It explores topics ranging from biomass combustion characteristics and hydrogen production using photovoltaics to the assessment of wave energy potential and the performance evaluation of solar collectors. These research papers not only shed light on the current state-of-the-art technologies but also offer valuable insights into their implementation, efficiency, and potential impact on the energy landscape.The second part focuses on interdisciplinary approaches between electrical and renewable energy systems and includes research chapters on photovoltaic (PV) energy, wind energy, and microgrid systems.For PV systems, several topics and issues are addressed such as modeling of PV systems using single diode model and double diode model; analytical and numerical methods for extraction of PV parameters; extraction of maximum power from PV system using integral SMC strategy, sun-pointing orientation, SuDoKu, and ANN algorithms; and fault detection and classification based on metaheuristic technique, and feedforward neural network.For the wind system, its modeling is first discussed, and then the control of the wind system using direct power, PI, fuzzy logic, sliding mode, and time delay strategies is analyzed.In the third part, the chapters focus on efficient energy management, optimization of microgrids, and the use of advancedtechnologies to improve energy performance. Researchers present innovative solutions to address the challenges of energy efficiency, grid responsiveness, and the integration of new energy sources.

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.

André Ebel wertet Flottendaten eines batterieelektrischen Fahrzeuges hinsichtlich Fehlerbedingungen aus und generiert daraus unter Verwendung einer Gesamtfahrzeugsimulationsumgebung repräsentative Prüfzyklen zur zeitlichen Rekonstruktion der Fehlerbedingungen. Anhand der Flottendatenauswertung mit Methoden des Maschinellen Lernens identifiziert der Autor das schädigende Nutzungsverhalten fehlerhafter Fahrzeuge. Zur Generierung von kundennahen Prüfzyklen setzt er das tiefe Q-Lernen ein, ein Verfahren des bestärkenden Lernens. Die Kombination der Flottendatenauswertung mit der Prüfzyklengenerierung trägt zur zielgerichteten und realitätsnahen Erprobung von Antriebssträngen bei.