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Cashew Nut Shell Liquid
A Goldfield for Functional Materials
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2017
This book highlights and reviews the renewable feed stock principle of green nanotechnology by focusing the use of plant-derived cardanol as a renewable starting material for the synthesis of advanced materials. The book presents the chemistry of cardanol and methods of isolation, covers macro and...
Green Processes for Nanotechnology
From Inorganic to Bioinspired Nanomaterials
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2015
This book provides the state-of-the-art survey of green techniques in preparation of different classes of nanomaterials, with an emphasis on the use of renewable sources. Key topics covered include fabrication of nanomaterials using green techniques as well as their properties and applications, the...
by Y.H. Venus Lun, Kee-hung Lai, Christina W.Y. Wong
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2015
This book presents theory-driven discussion on the link between implementing green shipping practices (GSP) and shipping firm performance. It examines the shipping industry’s challenge of supporting economic growth while enhancing environmental performance.
Consisting of nine chapters, the...
Marine Chemical Monitoring
Policies, Techniques and Metrological Principles
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2016
Combining laboratory experience with research and policy developments, this book provides an insight into the historical background of marine monitoring, its regulatory frameworks and science–policy interactions.
With experience in the European Commission, the author draws from practical...
Imagine a Nuclear Plant Radiation Incident That Ruins Your Life
What You Need to Know about Nuclear Power Plants and Radiation
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2016
If you live near a nuclear power plant or are concerned with the American quality of life and environment, you should read this book.
The author is a semi-retired nuclear professional with over 4 decades’ experience that includes being a former holder of a US NRC Senior Reactor Operator...
An Instructional Aid For Occupational Safety and Health in Mechanical Engineering Design
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Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1984
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Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2018
This book provides a concise introduction to China’s electricity sector, suitable for university students and business analysts. It is business focused, combining an introduction from an established regional electricity consultancy with five academic chapters covering governance, market stakeholders...
Nonlinear Systems in Heat Transfer
Mathematical Modeling and Analytical Methods
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Nonlinear Heat Transfer: Mathematical Modeling and Analytical Methods addresses recent progress and original research in nonlinear science and its application in the area of heat transfer, with a particular focus on the most important advances and challenging applications. The importance of understanding...
Static Electricity
Understanding, Controlling, Applying
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2017
Written by world-renowned experts on the topic with many years of research and consultancy experience, this invaluable book provides the practitioners' perspective, outlining the dangers and benefits of static electricity in industry.
The first chapter reviews the fundamentals of understanding fires...
Large Scale Renewable Power Generation
Advances in Technologies for Generation, Transmission and Storage
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2014
This book focuses on the issues of integrating large-scale renewable power generation into existing grids. The issues covered in this book include different types of renewable power generation along with their transmission and distribution, storage and protection. It also contains the development...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2015
This book describes essential and effective management for reliably ensuring public safety from radioactive wastes in Japan. This is the first book to cover many aspects of wastes from the nuclear fuel cycle to research and medical use, allowing readers to understand the characterization, treatment...
Transformer Ageing
Monitoring and Estimation Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
A one-stop guide to transformer ageing, presenting industrially relevant state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques backed by extensive research data
Offers a comprehensive coverage of transformer ageing topics including insulation materials, condition monitoring and diagnostic techniques
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Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components
Interfacial Compatibility of SOFC Glass Seals
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2015
This book examines the various interfacial reactions that take place when glass seals come into contact with components of SOFCs in reducing and oxidizing conditions. In developing an understanding of the structure and function of SOFCs, interfacial compatibility is an imperative criterion. This book...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2017
Geological Repository Systems for Safe Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuels and Radioactive Waste, Second Edition, critically reviews state-of-the-art technologies and scientific methods relating to the implementation of the most effective approaches to the long-term, safe disposition of nuclear waste,...