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Electrical Power Systems Technology

Electrical Power Systems Technology Fourth Edition covers a wide range of technologies and systems used in the generation distribution control conversion and measurement of electrical power. This reference book provides a foundational overview presented in a basic easy-to-understand manner. The content is organized in a logical pedagogical style using five basic power system components – Measurement Generation Distribution Control and Conversion. Each of these basic systems is broken down into sub-systems equipment and components that are explored in greater detail in each of the 18 chapters. Simplified mathematical concepts are described with practical applications to assist in fundamental understanding. Abundant illustrations (almost one per page) are used to add visual information to supplement technical knowledge development. The fourth edition has been edited to provide improved information and clarity including many new illustrations. An additional chapter – Chapter 18 – Evolving Power System Technologies and Considerations – has been added to describe issues related to power system operation.

GBP 130.00

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Electronic Devices and Circuit Fundamentals

This book explores many fundamental topics in a basic and easy-to-understand manner. It and the accompanying DC-AC Electrical Fundamentals by the same co-authors have been developed using a classic textbook – Electricity and Electronics: A Survey (5th Edition) by Patrick and Fardo – as a framework. Both new books have been structured using the same basic sequence and organization of the textbook as previous editions. This book has been expanded to 23 chapters further simplifying content and providing a more comprehensive coverage of fundamental content. The content has been continually updated and revised through new editions and by external reviewers throughout the years. Additional quality checks to ensure technical accuracy clarity and coverage of content have always been an area of focus. Each edition of the text has been improved through the following features: Improved and updated text content. Improved usage of illustrations and photos. Use of color to add emphasis and clarify content. | Electronic Devices and Circuit Fundamentals

GBP 110.00

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Industrial Process Control Systems Second Edition

This book provides a basic approach to understanding and effectively applying industrial process control based on the systems concept. It provides an overview of an operating system then divides it into sections for individual discussion. It covers topics including the operating system process control pressure systems thermal systems and level determining systems. It also addresses flow process systems analytical process systems microprocessor systems automated processes and robotic systems. | Industrial Process Control Systems Second Edition

GBP 69.99

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Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers

Engineers and non-engineers often eschew electrical engineering because it is premised on concepts and mathematical techniques that are somewhat more abstract and elusive than those employed in disciplines like civil mechanical and industrial engineering. Yet because of the ubiquitous nature of electrical and electronic equipment and devices and the indispensable role electricity plays in various facets of lives a basic understanding of electrical engineering is essential. Engineers and non-engineers find themselves interfacing with electrical apparatus and dealing with matters that permeate into the electrical realm. Therein lies the purpose and objective of this book. This edition includes numerous updated pictures diagrams tables charts graphs and improved explanation of certain concepts. | Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers

GBP 140.00

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Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice

This book examines the full spectrum of compressor types how they operate how to control them and how operating conditions can significantly impact their performance. Discussed in detail are the influence of pressure temperature molecular weight specific heat ratio compression ratio speed vane position and volume bottles. The various methods of throughput control are also addressed including discharge throttling suction throttling guide pain positioning volume bottles suction valve unloaders speed control as well as how each of these control methods affects compressor life. Compressor surge is defined and discussed in detail along with the types of instrumentation (controllers valves pressure and temperature transmitters) available and which of those are most suitable for controlling search. Case studies have been included to illustrate the principles covered in the text. This edition also includes detailed information on compressor seals. Various types of seals providing the best results for different applications are discussed thereby giving the reader a basic understanding of seals serotypes and applications. | Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice

GBP 125.00

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Introduction to Blockchain Technology

This book explores the fundamentals and applications of Blockchain technology. Readers will learn about the decentralized peer-to-peer network distributed ledger and the trust model that defines Blockchain technology. They will also be introduced to the basic components of Blockchain (transaction block block header and the chain) its operations (hashing verification validation and consensus model) underlying algorithms and essentials of trust (hard fork and soft fork). Private and public Blockchain networks similar to Bitcoin and Ethereum will be introduced as will concepts of Smart Contracts Proof of Work and Proof of Stack. Blockchain is an emerging technology that can radically improve transaction security at banking supply chain and other transaction networks. It’s estimated that Blockchain will generate $3. 1 trillion in new business value by 2030. Essentially it provides the basis for a dynamic distributed ledger that can be applied to save time when recording transactions between parties remove costs associated with intermediaries and reduce risks of fraud and tampering. | Introduction to Blockchain Technology

GBP 29.99

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Cellular Network Planning

Over the recent years few books have been published covering all the subjects needed to understand the very fundamental concepts of cell planning. Most books which deal with this topic are destined to very specific audiences and the vast majority introduce the subject at a very basic or technical level or are destined to an academic audience. Cellular Network Planning begins with an introduction to the subject covering conventional and contemporary wireless systems. Spectral allocation and the frequency plan are discussed along with the essential characteristics of wireless systems. The design of mobile cellular systems includes cell planning traffic and channel problems. The book presents a review of existing models considering both green field dimensioning and network expansion strategies and discusses multi-objective optimization and base station deployment based on artificial immune systems. It also discusses a cost-effective base station deployment approach based on artificial immune systems and introduces the modified MO-AIS algorithm.

GBP 74.99

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Digital Filter Design and Realization

Analysis design and realization of digital filters have experienced major developments since the 1970s and have now become an integral part of the theory and practice in the field of contemporary digital signal processing. Digital Filter Design and Realization is written to present an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the analysis design and realization of digital filters. It is intended to be used as a text for graduate students as well as a reference book for practitioners in the field. Prerequisites for this book include basic knowledge of calculus linear algebra signal analysis and linear system theory. Technical topics discussed in the book include:Discrete-Time Systems and z-TransformationStability and Coefficient SensitivityState-Space ModelsFIR Digital Filter DesignFrequency-Domain Digital Filter DesignTime-Domain Digital Filter DesignInterpolated and Frequency-Response-Masking FIR Digital Filter DesignComposite Digital Filter DesignFinite Word Length EffectsCoefficient Sensitivity Analysis and MinimizationError Spectrum ShapingRoundoff Noise Analysis and MinimizationGeneralized Transposed Direct-Form IIBlock-State Realization

GBP 79.99

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Basics of Polymer Chemistry

Basics of Polymer Chemistry is of great interest to the chemistry audience. The basic properties of polymers including diverse fundamental and applied aspects are presented. This book constitutes a basis for understanding polymerization and it presents a comprehensive overview of the scientific research of polymers. The chapters presented can be used as a reference for those interested in understanding the sustainable development in polymers. Basics of Polymer Chemistry provides a balanced coverage of the key developments in this field and highlights recent and emerging technical achievements. The topics covered present a comprehensive overview of the subject area and are therefore of interest to professors and students. The recent developments in polymerization using catalysts homo and copolymerization are presented and it contains current efforts in designing new polymer architectures. Improved property performance attributes of the polymers by controlling their molecular-structural characteristics such as molecular weight distribution comonomer type content distribution and branching level are also discussed.

GBP 74.99

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Cryptography and Network Security

Starting with the historical facts behind the concept of information which led to the creation of computer networks Internet of things and cryptocurrencies the book then arrives at the main definitions of cryptography and network security the protocols that keep the systems running and the cybercrimes that could disrupt the systems. The basics of information theory how to measure information and the information associated with a source are discussed. Source codes are presented along with the concepts of information transmission joint information conditional entropy mutual information and channel capacity. Computer networks are discussed including the main protocols and network architectures and the important TCP/IP protocol. Network security a topic intrinsically connected to computer networks and the Internet is presented along with information about basic hacker attacks alternatives to prevent attacks data protection and secure protocols. The information theoretical aspects of cryptography are described including the hash function. Appendices include a review of probability theory a discussion of cryptoalgorithms and cryptosystems and a glossary of information security terms. Illustrations and graphics help the reader understand the theory.

GBP 115.00

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DC/AC Electrical Fundamentals

This book explores many essential topics in a basic and easy-to-understand manner. This book and the accompanying Electronic Devices and Circuit Fundamentals have been modified with significant updates in content. The books are developed using a classic textbook – Electricity and Electronics: A Survey (5th Edition) – as a framework. Both new books have been structured using a similar sequence and organization as previous editions. The previous edition of Electricity and Electronics: A Survey contained 18 chapters 8 in the Electricity section and 10 in the Electronics section. This book has been expanded to include 19 chapters further simplifying content and providing a more comprehensive coverage of the content. The content has been continually updated and revised through new editions and by reviewers over the years. Additional quality checks to ensure technical accuracy clarity and coverage of content have always been an area of focus. Each edition of the text has been improved through the following features: Improved and updated text content Improved usage of illustrations and photos Use of color to add emphasis and clarify content. | DC/AC Electrical Fundamentals

GBP 110.00

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Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Covid-19 Transmission

Infectious diseases are leading threats and are of highest risk to the human population globally. Over the last two years we saw the transmission of Covid-19. Millions of people died or were forced to live with a disability. Mathematical models are effective tools that enable analysis of relevant information simulate the related process and evaluate beneficial results. They can help to make rational decisions to lead toward a healthy society. Formulation of mathematical models for a pollution-free environment is also very important for society. To determine the system which can be modelled we need to formulate the basic context of the model underlying some necessary assumptions. This describes our beliefs in terms of the mathematical language of how the world functions. This book addresses issues during the Covid phase and post-Covid phase. It analyzes transmission impact of coinfections and vaccination as a control or to decrease the intensity of infection. It also talks about the violence and unemployment problems occurring during the post-Covid period. This book will help societal stakeholders to resume normality slowly and steadily. | Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Covid-19 Transmission

GBP 99.99

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Multirate Signal Processing for Communication Systems

Multirate Signal processing can improve system performance and reduce costs in applications ranging from laboratory instruments cable modems wireless systems satellites Radar Sonar and consumer entertainment products. This second edition continues to offer a systematic clear and intuitive introduction to multirate signal processing for working engineers and system designers. Significant new material and fresh concepts including Green Signal Processing techniques have been introduced. The author uses extensive examples and figures to illustrate a wide range of multirate techniques from basic resampling to leading-edge cascade and multi-stage filter structures. Along the way he draws on extensive research and consulting experience to introduce processing “tricks” shown to maximize performance and efficiency. Coverage includes:• Effect of sampling and resampling in time and frequency domains• Relationships between FIR filter specifications and filter length (# of taps)• Window design and equal-ripple (Remez) design techniques• Square-Root Nyquist and Half-band Filters including new enhancements• Polyphase FIR filters: up-sampling down-sampling• Polyphase M-path analysis and synthesis channelizers and cascade pairs• Polyphase interpolators for arbitrary sample rate changes• Dyadic half-band filters quadrature mirror filters• Channel banks for multiple arbitrary bandwidths and center frequencies • Comprehensive coverage of recursive all-pass filters and channelizers non-uniform and uniform phase mixed recursive and non-recursive• Comparisons with traditional DSP designs• Extensive applications coverage throughout | Multirate Signal Processing for Communication Systems

GBP 94.99

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The Component A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal

The Component: A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal is the Oosterhuis' personal account of four decades of architectural and societal thinking designing building and theorizing. It is an orchestrated yet non-linear series of subjects all leading toward the creation of a parallel world called Another Normal. Another Normal is as of now a hypothetical parallel world. Nomadic international citizens are the inhabitants of Another Normal. Urged by the climate crisis the food energy and water nexus and the COVID-19 pandemic Another Normal demonstrates the inevitable data-driven techno-social architecture of the physically built environment and the metaverse. Besides robotic production on demand of almost anything – when where and as needed – Oosterhuis' proposes a dozen strategies that run in parallel to establish Another Normal among others: ubiquitous basic income global birthright to own a generous piece of land distributed production of healthy food clean energy and drinking water ownership of private data and personal avatars in the Web 3. 0 autonomous electronic transportation ubiquitous shared responsibility for clean production and waste treatment techniques ubiquitous home delivery working from anywhere for any period of time and decentralized real-time peer to peer banking. The organic real and the synthetic hyper-real co-evolve naturally in Another Normal where a mix of strong and simple legislative planning and design rules create complexity diversity fairness and equality. | The Component A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal

GBP 48.99

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Basics of CNC Programming

Before the introduction of automatic machines and automation industrial manufacturing of machines and their parts for the key industries were made though manually operated machines. Due to this manufacturers could not make complex profiles or shapes with high accuracy. As a result the production rate tended to be slow production costs were very high rejection rates were high and manufacturers often could not complete tasks on time. Industry was boosted by the introduction of the semi-automatic manufacturing machine known as the NC machine which was introduced in the 1950��s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA. After these NC machine started to be used typical profiles and complex shapes could get produced more readily which in turn lead to an improved production rate with higher accuracy. Thereafter in the 1970��s an even larger revolutionary change was introduced to manufacturing namely the use of the CNC machine (Computer Numerical Control). Since then CNC has become the dominant production method in most manufacturing industries including automotive aviation defence oil and gas medical electronics industry and the optical industry. Basics of CNC Programming describes how to design CNC programs and what cutting parameters are required to make a good manufacturing program. The authors explain about cutting parameters in CNC machines such as cutting feed depth of cut rpm cutting speed etc. and they also explain the G codes and M codes which are common to CNC. The skill-set of CNC program writing is covered as well as how to cut material during different operations like straight turning step turning taper turning drilling chamfering radius profile profile turning etc. In so doing the authors cover the level of CNC programming from basic to industrial format. Drawings and CNC programs to practice on are also included for the reader.

GBP 38.99

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Coiled Tubing and Other Stimulation Techniques Formation Damage Well Stimulation Techniques for Production Enhancement

Good engineers never stop looking for opportunities to improve the performance of their production systems. Performance enhancement methods are always carefully examined and production data is analyzed in order to identify determining factors affecting performance. The two main activities of the production engineer in the petroleum and related industries are reservoir stimulation and artificial lift. The classic solution to maximizing a well's productivity is to stimulate it. The basis for selecting stimulation candidates should be a review of the well's actual and theoretical IPR. Low permeability wells often need fracturing on initial completion. In low permeability zones additional post stimulation production can be significant to the economics however the production engineer needs to make management aware of the true long term potential or else overly optimistic projections can easily be made. The main purpose of stimulation is to enhance the property value by the faster delivery of the petroleum fluid and/or to increase ultimate economic recovery. The aim of reservoir stimulation is to bypass near-wellbore damage and return a well to its “natural” productivity / injectivity to extend a conductive path deep into a formation and thus increase productivity beyond the natural level and to produce hydrocarbon from tight formation. The importance of reservoir stimulation is increasing due to following reasons: • Hydrocarbon fields in their mid-life• Production in these fields are in declining trend• The thrust area: Enhancement of productionHence to improve productivity of the well matrix stimulation and hydraulic fracturing are intended to remedy or even improve the natural connection of the wellbore with the reservoir which could delay the need for artificial lift. This book presents procedures taken in the Oil & Gas Industry for identifying well problems and it suggests means of solving problems with the help of the Coil Tube unit which is used for improving well productivity and techniques like Acidizing and Hydraulic Fracturing. | Coiled Tubing and Other Stimulation Techniques Formation Damage Well Stimulation Techniques for Production Enhancement