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Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks

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Report copyright infringementby S. Chowdhury (Author), S. P. Chowdhury (Author), P. Crossley (Author)A companion to Embedded Generation (IET, 2000), this book is a timely publication for an evolving industry. Renewable energy, ancillary services and deregulation of the power industry are changing electricity delivery networks. Microgrids, smartgrids and active distribution networks require a sound understanding of the basic concepts, generation technologies, impacts, operation, control and ma...

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Report copyright infringementby A. Wright (Author), P. G. Newbery (Author)Wright and Newbery's classic guide to the world of electric fuses has been substantially revised and remains the comprehensive reference work on the subject. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.2 x 6.1 IN Publication Date: September 10, 2004

Quadcopter Physical Model, Axis and GPS Control: With understandable formulas and block diagrams - Paperback

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by Roland B?chi (Author)This booklet is intended for everyone who wants to set the control parameters of a quadcopter or who works on his own projects with quadcopters. For anyone who wants to understand why a quadrocopter flies at all, or how it realizes the self-balancing, and how to choose controller parameters so that it reaches a predetermined angle of attack in nick or roll, the reading is recommended. For this purpose, the flight mechanics is first derived in the chapter 'Physical Mode...

The Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition, 1951 - Paperback

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by Eric 1907-1977 Shipton (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved...

Genealogical Record of the Goar Families & Near Relatives / Compiled by Joseph Elmer Goar.; Volume 3 - Paperback

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by Joseph Elmer Goar (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, rep...

A Beginner's Guide to Lasers and Their Applications, Part 1: Insights Into Laser Science

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Report copyright infringementby Dhruba J. Biswas (Author)This two-volume book provides an enriching insight into the laser, covering different types of lasers, the basic science behind the technology, their role at the cutting-edge of current scientific research, and their wide-ranging applications. With just high school physics as a prerequisite and favoring qualitative yet scientifically sound explanations over high-level mathematics, this book is aimed at a broad spectrum of readers in phy...

Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Theory and Practical

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Report copyright infringementby G. D. Gupta (Author), Vivek Asati (Author)The present book is a culmination of very honest and sincere efforts, keeping in view the level and aspiration of pharmacy students at the undergraduate level. The book includes simple language, neat and clean diagram, descriptive figures, flow charts, questions, multiple choice questions easy to understand by students All efforts have been made to make the book student friendly. This book is designed to impart basic kn...

Quantitative Phase Field Modelling of Solidification - Paperback

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by Nikolas Provatas (Author), Tatu Pinomaa (Author), Nana Ofori-Opoku (Author)This book presents a study of phase field modelling of solidification in metal alloy systems. It is divided in two main themes. The first half discusses several classes of quantitative multi-order parameter phase field models for multi-component alloy solidification. These are derived in grand potential ensemble, thus tracking solidification in alloys through the evolution of the chemical potentials of solute specie...

Instant Insights: Phenotyping Applications in Agriculture

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Report copyright infringementby Roland Pieruschka (Author), Ulrich Schurr (Author), Sherif Hamdy (Author)This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the different applications of phenotyping techniques across agriculture.The first chapter outlines how plant phenotyping has developed over recent decades, driven by factors such as advances in optical sensors, image analysis and automation as well as multidisciplinary cooperation in establishing facilities for high-throughput plant phenotyp...

Instant Insights: Using Manure in Soil Management

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Sørensen (Author), Luca Bechini (Author), Lars Stoumann Jensen (Author)This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the utilisation of manure to improve soil management and health. The first chapter reviews ways to improve manure management in animal housing during storage and after application in the field. The chapter also considers manure application methods and their effects on nitrogen utilisation and soil carbon storage. The second chapter discu...

Behind the Science: The Invisible Work of Data Management in Big Science

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Report copyright infringementby Katherine Harrison (Author)Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Some of the largest quantities of data produced today occur as the result of experiments taking place at Big Science facilities. This book tells the story of a unique research journey following the people responsible for designing and implementing data management at a new Big Science facility, the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden. It critically examines the id...

Instant Insights: Biofertiliser Use in Agriculture

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Report copyright infringementby Lidia Sas Paszt (Author), Slawomir Gluszek (Author), Sylvia Kratz (Author)This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on biofertiliser use in agriculture.The first chapter examines the role of biofertilisers and consortia of microorganisms to improve the effectiveness of organic fertilisation, before moving on to consider the use of animal excrement, including manures, slurry and guano.The second chapter presents the key issues in the optimum use of treated w...

Petroleum Engineering Handbook Volume III: Facilities and Construction Engineering

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Report copyright infringementby Larry Lake (Editor)The Petroleum Engineering Handbook has long been recognized as a valuable, comprehensive reference book that offers practical day-to-day applications for students and experienced engineering professionals alike. The Petroleum Engineering Handbook is now a series of 7 volumes. Volume III: Facilities and Construction Engineering covers all of the classic engineering disciplines such as civil, chemical, mechanical, and electrical, as well as th...

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Report copyright infringementby P. K. Pattanaik (Author)"Instrument Transformers" serves as an indispensable guide for electrical engineers and professionals navigating the complexities of measuring high-voltage currents and potentials. In the realm of electrical engineering, direct measurement of voltages and currents in the "kilo" or "mega" range presents significant challenges, not only due to the sheer magnitude of these values but also because of the safety and accuracy concerns involved...

Instant Insights: Optimising Agri-Food Supply Chains

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Report copyright infringementby Various Authors (Author), Sander de Leeuw (Author), Rodrigo Romero-Silva (Author)This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on optimising agri-food supply chains.The first chapter provides an overview of agri-food supply chains and explores the unique characteristics which differentiate them from other manufacturing supply chains. The chapter also provides a framework for designing future agri-food supply chains.The second chapter reviews recent advances in ...

Instant Insights: Regenerative Techniques to Improve Soil Health

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Report copyright infringementby April Leytem (Author), Robert Dungan (Author), Mindy Spiehs (Author)This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on regenerative techniques to improve soil health.The first chapter discusses some common issues regarding the use of bio-based fertilisers, such as the concentration of nutrients leading to losses of reactive nitrogen (N) and phosphorus into the environment.The second chapter provides a critical evaluation of the potential of compost to improve soi...

Ammonia Combustion Applications for Energy Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Agustin Valera-Medina (Editor), Yuyang Li (Editor), Hao Shi (Editor)Ammonia is a vector for a future cleaner energy system. It can be used in combustion devices for electricity generation and as fuel for transport. This work covers technology and measurements for combustion devices for power generation and propulsion.The emerging low emission energy system will depend on a range of energy vectors or fuels, for electricity, heating, storage and transport. Each h...

Environmental Chemistry: Eleventh Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Stanley E. Manahan (Author)With clear explanations, real-world examples and updated ancillary material, the 11th edition of Environmental Chemistry emphasizes the concepts essential to the practice of environmental science, technology and chemistry. The format and organization popular in preceding editions is used, including an approach based upon the five environmental spheres and the relationship of environmental chemistry to the key concepts of sustainabilit...

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Report copyright infringementby Coen Vermeeren (Author)What was unthinkable until recently is now increasingly in the news: geoengineering. For instance, we hear about billionaires like Bill Gates advocating for projects that would dim the Sun in response to 'climate change.' Additionally, universities are conducting more and more research into large-scale interventions in nature, purportedly to reduce CO2 emissions and combat global warming. Ideas such as placing mirrors in space, 'fertilizi...

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Report copyright infringementby Gaurav Verma (Author), Matt Weber (Author)The Solid Edge 2025 Black Book is the 6th edition of our series on Solid Edge. This book is written to help beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to reduce the gap between academic use of Solid Edge and industrial use of Solid Edge. The book covers a...

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Piipari (Author)Travel around the world, across continents and oceans, exploring QSL cards - postcards exchanged by radio amateurs - getting to know the people, places and stories behind them.This captivating collection of QSL cards from renowned Finnish radio operator OH2BBR, attentively curated by his daughter, takes you on a breathtaking journey to remote corners of the Earth and world-changing events in history.Whether you are an experienced amateur r...

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Report copyright infringementby Aboulwafa Singer (Author)"Semiconductor Cleanrooms Management Essentials" is a comprehensive guide designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in managing cleanroom environments. This book is an invaluable resource for cleanroom managers, technicians, researchers, and industry professionals working in high-tech sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing.Focusing on practical insights and actionable guidelines, the book cover...

Zero Waste: Plastic Recycling and the Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future

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Report copyright infringementby Murat Karslioglu (Author)What if the solution to one of the world's biggest crises was already within our reach? Beyond Plastic dives deep into the global plastic crisis, exposing hard truths about recycling, greenwashing, and the systems that have failed us. At the same time, it offers an inspiring roadmap for a sustainable future where innovation, accountability, and collective action can turn the tide.Written by Silicon Valley entrepreneur and technologist M...

Next-Gen Product Management: Future Proof Your Career

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Report copyright infringementby Teresa Cain (Author), Diana Stepner (Author), Bart Jaworski (Author)What does it take to thrive as a product manager in today's fast-evolving landscape?The role of product management has changed dramatically, for the better-no longer defined by outdated principles, but by empowerment, collaboration, and the ability to adapt to emerging technologies like AI. Next-Gen Product Management provides the roadmap for product professionals to future-proof their careers ...

Is Quality Just a Word We Use?: The Evolution from Managing Quality to Championing Organizational Excellence

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Taormina (Author)Quality management systems are essential for businesses to meet customer needs, ranging from product control to enterprise-wide process management. Effective management can elevate organizations to brand domination. This book equips quality experts with skills to champion business excellence and risk avoidance.Author BiographyWith a perspective cultivated from having worked with more than 700 companies in his 50+ year career, Tom Taormina b...

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Report copyright infringementby Alexis C. Vaughn (Author)In Insurance Distribution of the Future: An Interactive Guide for Agents and Brokers, Alexis Cierra Vaughn presents a bold and practical roadmap for thriving in today's rapidly evolving insurance distribution landscape. Combining expert insights, personal storytelling, and actionable strategies, she simplifies the complexities of insurtech, addresses fears around technology, and equips readers to close talent gaps, embrace change, and t...

Impact-first Product Teams: Define Success. Do Work That Matters. Be Indispensable.

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Report copyright infringementby Matt Lemay (Author)Around the world, product teams are waking up to the same uncomfortable truth: doing things "the right way" doesn't matter if your team loses its funding or your company goes out of business. Simply put, product teams can no longer afford to be disconnected from the business impact of their work. And well-trodden "best practices" from Silicon Valley behemoths can only provide so much guidance for teams working across vastly different business...

We, Robots: Questioning the Neutrality of Technology, Ethical AI and Technological Determinism

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Report copyright infringementby Lode Lauwaert (Author), Bartek Chomanski (Author)Back JacketThis book takes a philosophical look at traditional technological tools such as hammers and drills as well as the modern: autonomous cars, ChatGPT, smartphones, apps, steam engines, nuclear power plants, computers, and many other systems that surround us. The three main questions tackled are: Is technology neutral? Or is the design often intertwined with a Western or gendered perspective? What are th...

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Report copyright infringementby Gaurav Verma (Author), Matt Weber (Author)The SolidWorks CAM 2025 Black Book is the 6th edition of our series on SolidWorks CAM. The book is written to help professionals as well as learners get familiar with functionality of the software. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in manufacturing design. We have tried to reduce the gap between university use and industrial use of S...

Greedy Science: Creating Knowledge, Making Money, and Being Famous in the 1980s

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Report copyright infringementby Michael D. Gordin (Author), W. Patrick McCray (Editor)On the transformative role of greed in global science and technology during the 1980s.In the 1980s, a transformative era emerged where profit-driven motives and an entrepreneurial spirit dominated scientific research and technological innovation. This collection of essays, edited by Michael D. Gordin and W. Patrick McCray, examines how greed reshaped the global scientific community through the relentless pur...

Simple Strategies: A Model-Based Guide to Solving Complex Problems

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Report copyright infringementby John Allen (Author)THE PATH TO A REAL SOLUTION STARTS HERE.When machines fail, production stops, and the pressure to find a solution is intense. Simple Strategies is your key to solving even the most complex technical problems - quickly, effectively, and with confidence.Developed over 30 years of consulting with top manufacturing companies worldwide, John Allen shares his unique, strategic approach to problem-solving. Packed with real-world stories, Simple Stra...

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Parker Wong (Author), Pam Strayer (Author)Slow Wine US is a new and revolutionary guide to the wines of California, Oregon, New York and Washington. Thanks to the help of a handful of expert contributors, we've selected the best wineries from each state and reviewed their most outstanding bottles. The idea behind Slow Wine is simple: it acknowledges the unique stories of people and vineyards, of grape varieties and landscapes, and of their wines. The aw...