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Engineering (R0) eBook Series

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  • The Rediscovery of Synchronous Reluctance and Ferrite Permanent Magnet Motors

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    by Gianmario Pellegrino, Wen L. Soong, Nicola Bianchi, Francesco Cupertino, Thomas M. Jahns ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book offers an essential compendium on the analysis and design of synchronous motors for variable-speed applications. Focusing on synchronous reluctance and ferrite permanent-magnet (PM) synchronous reluctance machines, it provides a broad perspective on three-phase machines for variable speed applications, a field currently dominated by asynchronous machines and rare-earth PM synchronous ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

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  • Flow-Induced Pulsation and Vibration in Hydroelectric Machinery

    Engineer’s Guidebook for Planning, Design and Troubleshooting

    by André Coutu, Mirjam Sick, Peter Dörfler ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    Since the 1970’s, an increasing amount of specialized research has focused on the problems created by instability of internal flow in hydroelectric power plants. However, progress in this field is hampered by the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, between fluid mechanics, structural mechanics and hydraulic transients. Flow-induced Pulsation and Vibration in Hydroelectric Machinery provides a ... Read more

    $116.09 USD

  • Wind Turbines in Cold Climates

    Icing Impacts and Mitigation Systems

    by Lorenzo Battisti ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book addresses the key concerns regarding the operation of wind turbines in cold climates and focuses in particular on the analysis of icing and methods for its mitigation. Topics covered include the implications of cold climates for wind turbine design and operation, the relevance of icing for wind turbines, the icing process itself, ice prevention systems and thermal anti-icing system ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Balancing Renewable Electricity

    Energy Storage, Demand Side Management, and Network Extension from an Interdisciplinary Perspective

    by Bert Droste-Franke, Christian Rehtanz, Dirk Uwe Sauer, Jens-Peter Schneider, Miranda Schreurs, Thomas Ziesemer, Boris P. Paal ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    An important aim behind the restructuring of Germany’s and Europe’s electricity systems is to reduce the environmental burden, especially with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, of the current systems. Emissions must be brought down to a level that is sustainable in the long run and consistent with greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. Meeting these goals will require a system (as best as ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Power Electronics for Renewable and Distributed Energy Systems

    A Sourcebook of Topologies, Control and Integration

    Edited by Marcelo G. Simões, William E. Kramer, Sudipta Chakraborty ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    While most books approach power electronics and renewable energy as two separate subjects,Power Electronics for Renewable and Distributed Energy Systems takes an integrative approach; discussing power electronic converters topologies, controls and integration that are specific to the renewable and distributed energy system applications.An overview of power electronic technologies is followed by ... Read more

    $188.09 USD

  • Algal Biorefineries

    Volume 1: Cultivation of Cells and Products

    Edited by Rakesh Bajpai, Aleš Prokop, Mark Zappi ...
    Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
    Over the past century, the majority of chemical and energy needs of our industrial society has originated from fossilized carbon sources (coal, crude oil, natural gas). Increasingly, there is a realization that utilization of the fossilized carbon sources has adverse environmental consequences in the form of increasing concentration of greenhouse gases. We are also becoming aware of the limited ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • The Role of Renewable Energy Technology in Holistic Community Development

    by Alexander Zahnd ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This thesis documents almost twenty years of the author’s work on the development and implementation of a new approach to holistic community development in remote and disadvantaged villages in Nepal. It describes the theoretical basis of the work, the main research activities, and the practical outcomes of the implemented programs. One of the fundamental cornerstones of holistic community ... Read more

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  • Bevel Gear

    Fundamentals and Applications

    Edited by Jan Klingelnberg ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This is the first book to offer a complete presentation of bevel gears.An expert team of authors highlights the areas of application for these machine elements and presents the geometrical features of bevel gears as well as the various gear cutting processes based on gear cutting theory. The aspect of three-dimensional gearing is assessed in detail in terms of flank design, load capacity and noise ... Read more

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  • General Momentum Theory for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines

    by Jens Nørkær Sørensen ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book reconsiders the basic approaches behind the BEM method and in particular assesses and validates the equations forming the general momentum theory. One part of the book concerns the validation, using numerical fluid mechanics (CFD), of the different terms in the equations forming the momentum theory. Other parts present new ideas for extending the theory and for enhancing the accuracy of ... Read more

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  • Design, Analysis and Application of Magnetless Doubly Salient Machines

    by Christopher H. T. Lee ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This thesis investigates the key characteristics of magnetless doubly salient machines, evaluates their design philosophies, and proposes new topologies for various applications. It discusses the background of and previous research on magnetless machines, while also outlining upcoming trends and potential future developments.The thesis begins by presenting various torque-improving structures – ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Optimization of Photovoltaic Power Systems

    Modelization, Simulation and Control

    by Djamila Rekioua, Ernest Matagne ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    Photovoltaic generation is one of the cleanest forms of energy conversion available. One of the advantages offered by solar energy is its potential to provide sustainable electricity in areas not served by the conventional power grid*.*Optimisation of Photovoltaic Power Systems detailsexplicit modelling, control and optimisation of the most popular stand-alone applications such as pumping, power ... Read more

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  • Nonlinear Power Flow Control Design

    Utilizing Exergy, Entropy, Static and Dynamic Stability, and Lyapunov Analysis

    by Rush D. Robinett III, David G. Wilson ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book presents an innovative control system design process motivated by renewable energy electric grid integration problems. The concepts developed result from the convergence of research and development goals which have important concepts in common: exergy flow, limit cycles, and balance between competing power flows. A unique set of criteria is proposed to design controllers for a class of ... Read more

    $143.99 USD