Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Jagadish,

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-11-27

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1799835251

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In recent years, scientists and researchers have been continually searching for efficient and effective ways to harness solar energy for heat and power production. The development of solar technologies and thermal systems are a prevalent area of study, as they represent a vital step in fully optimizing the potential of solar energy. Unfortunately, research is still lacking on the development and application of these solar thermal systems. Modeling and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of optimizing the performance of solar thermal technologies using multicriteria decision-making techniques. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as parabolic trough collectors, hybrid solar energy, and thermal technology, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, engineers, academicians, researchers, students, industry professionals, and educators seeking current research on modern modeling methods of solar thermal systems.

Genetic Algorithms and Remote Sensing Technology for Tracking Flight Debris
Genetic Algorithms and Remote Sensing Technology for Tracking Flight Debris

Author: Marghany, Maged

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-06-26

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1799819221

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The tragic disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has created a need for research in the areas of aircraft transportation, and specifically flight debris tracking. As researchers and scientists continue to search for novel technologies that will assist with aeronautical detection, two modes have emerged as possible solutions. The use of remote sensing technology and genetic algorithms are techniques that scientists are beginning to use to improve aircraft trajectory models and to locate downed aircraft. Genetic Algorithms and Remote Sensing Technology for Tracking Flight Debris is an essential reference source that discusses developing tracking methods using advanced algorithms as well as satellite technologies. Featuring research on topics such as wave pattern modeling, microwave satellite data, and trajectory movement, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, researchers, oceanographers, aerospace engineers, scientists, educators, developers, analysts, and students seeking coverage on advancements in sensor and tracking technology in regard to flight dynamics.

Humanizing Cities Through Car-Free City Development and Transformation
Humanizing Cities Through Car-Free City Development and Transformation

Author: Doheim, Rahma M.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-06-05

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 179983509X

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The heavy dependency on private cars has shaped the design of cities. While offering fast, comfortable, and convenient commutes, cars have become the most popular method of transportation, but are also a health crisis due to the toxic emissions they release into the atmosphere as well as the high death toll from traffic accidents. For these reasons, there is a need to minimize the use of cars within cities in favor of greener and humanized urban design that would improve the quality of life and reduce the global threat of climate change. Humanizing Cities Through Car-Free City Development and Transformation is an essential publication that explores the concepts of car-free cities and city humanization as possible solutions to reduce the deteriorating effect on the environment and the community. The publication discusses the urban initiative to implement pedestrianization and humanization of cities and public spaces to promote the concept of car-free living. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including city humanization, smart mobility, and urban policies, this book is ideally designed for urban planners, environmentalists, government officials, policymakers, architects, transportation authorities, researchers, academicians, and students.

Handbook of Research on Advancements in Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering
Handbook of Research on Advancements in Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering

Author: Burstein, Leonid

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-09-18

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1799849406

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Production, new materials development, and mechanics are the central subjects of modern industry and advanced science. With a very broad reach across several different disciplines, selecting the most forward-thinking research to review can be a hefty task, especially for study in niche applications that receive little coverage. For those subjects, collecting the research available is of utmost importance. The Handbook of Research on Advancements in Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering is an essential reference source that examines emerging obstacles in these fields of engineering and the methods and tools used to find solutions. Featuring coverage of a broad range of topics including fabricating procedures, automated control, and material selection, this book is ideally designed for academics; tribology and materials researchers; mechanical, physics, and materials engineers; professionals in related industries; scientists; and students.

Handbook of Research on Aspects and Applications of Incompressible and Compressible Aerodynamics
Handbook of Research on Aspects and Applications of Incompressible and Compressible Aerodynamics

Author: Kumar, Sathish K.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-06-24

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 1668442329

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Aerodynamics is a science that improves the ability to understand theoretical basics and apply fundamental physics in real-life problems. The study of the motion of air, both externally over an airplane wing and internally over a scramjet engine intake, has acknowledged the significance of studying both incompressible and compressible flow aerodynamics. The Handbook of Research on Aspects and Applications of Incompressible and Compressible Aerodynamics discusses all aspects of aerodynamics from application to theory. It further presents the equations and mathematical models used to describe and characterize flow fields as well as their thermodynamic aspects and applications. Covering topics such as airplane configurations, hypersonic vehicles, and the parametric effect of roughness, this premier reference source is an essential resource for engineers, scientists, students and educators of higher education, military experts, libraries, government officials, researchers, and academicians.

Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics
Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics

Author: Pain, Pritam

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-03-04

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1799890805

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With the advent of digital computers and rapidly developing computational techniques, computer simulations are widely used as predictive tools to supplement experimental techniques in engineering and technology. Computational biomechanics is a field where the movements of biological systems are assessed in the light of computer algorithms describing solid and fluid mechanical principles. This rapidly developing field must be constantly studied and updated as it continues to expand. Advances in Computational Approaches in Biomechanics examines the current trends and applications of intelligent computational techniques used to analyze a multitude of phenomena in the field of biomechanics and elaborates a series of sophisticated techniques used for computer simulation in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and fluid-solid interface. Covering a range of topics such as injury prevention, element analysis, and soft tissues, this publication is ideal for industry professionals, practitioners, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.

Electric Vehicles and the Future of Energy Efficient Transportation
Electric Vehicles and the Future of Energy Efficient Transportation

Author: Subramaniam, Umashankar

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-04-16

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1799876284

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The electric vehicle market has been gradually gaining prominence in the world due to the rise in pollution levels caused by traditional IC engine-based vehicles. The advantages of electric vehicles are multi-pronged in terms of cost, energy efficiency, and environmental impact. The running and maintenance cost are considerably less than traditional models. The harmful exhaust emissions are reduced, besides the greenhouse gas emissions, when the electric vehicle is supplied from a renewable energy source. However, apart from some Western nations, many developing and underdeveloped countries have yet to take up this initiative. This lack of enthusiasm has been primarily attributed to the capital investment required for charging infrastructure and the slow transition of energy generation from the fossil fuel to the renewable energy format. Currently, there are very few charging stations, and the construction of the same needs to be ramped up to supplement the growth of electric vehicles. Grid integration issues also crop up when the electric vehicle is used to either do supply addition to or draw power from the grid. These problems need to be fixed at all the levels to enhance the future of energy efficient transportation. Electric Vehicles and the Future of Energy Efficient Transportation explores the growth and adoption of electric vehicles for the purpose of sustainable transportation and presents a critical analysis in terms of the economics, technology, and environmental perspectives of electric vehicles. The chapters cover the benefits and limitations of electric vehicles, techno-economic feasibility of the technologies being developed, and the impact this has on society. Specific points of discussion include electric vehicle architecture, wireless power transfer, battery management, and renewable resources. This book is of interest for individuals in the automotive sector and allied industries, policymakers, practitioners, engineers, technicians, researchers, academicians, and students looking for updated information on the technology, economics, policy, and environmental aspects of electric vehicles.

Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management in Home Healthcare: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management in Home Healthcare: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Euchi, Jalel

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-09-27

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1799802701

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With advancing technology and the digitization of the modern era, businesses are required to adopt the latest innovations computer science and information technology have to offer. The field of home healthcare must utilize the finest available operations management systems in order to remain relevant in a globalized world while also providing the best treatment possible to its patients. Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management in Home Healthcare: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that provides theoretical and empirical research on logistics management and transportation and scheduling routing and their applications in home healthcare and logistics. While highlighting topics such as hybrid energy, scheduling optimization, and forecasting techniques, this book is ideally designed for outpatient doctors and nurses, transportation professionals, logisticians, home healthcare managers, computer scientists, logistic engineers, health practitioners, academicians, researchers, and students.

Emerging Technologies for Smart Cities
Emerging Technologies for Smart Cities

Author: Prabin K. Bora

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-06-11

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 9811615500

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This book comprises the select proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Global Trends in Engineering and Technology (EGTET 2020), held in Guwahati, India. The chapters in this book focus on the latest cleaner, greener, and efficient technologies being developed for the implementation of smart cities across the world. The broader topical sections include Smart Buildings, Infrastructures and Disaster Management; Smart Governance; Technologies for Smart Cities, and Wireless Connectivity for Smart Cities. This book will cater to students, researchers, industry professionals, and policy making bodies interested and involved in the planning and implementation of smart city projects.