Essentials of Materials Science & Engineering, 2nd Edition

Donald R. Askeland, Pradeep P. Fulay, "Essentials of Materials Science & Engineering, 2nd Edition"
English | 2008-04-23 | ISBN: 0495244465 | 624 pages | PDF | 28,6 MB

This text provides students with a solid understanding of the relationship between the structure, processing, and properties of materials. Authors Donald Askeland and Pradeep Fulay teach the fundamental concepts of atomic structure and materials behaviors and clearly link them to the "materials" issues that students will have to deal with when they enter the industry or graduate school (e.g. design of structures, selection of materials, or materials failures). While presenting fundamental concepts and linking them to practical applications, the authors emphasize the necessary basics without overwhelming the students with too much of the underlying chemistry or physics.

The book covers fundamentals in an integrated approach that emphasizes applications of new technologies that engineered materials enable. New and interdisciplinary developments in materials field such as nanomaterials, smart materials, micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) systems, and biomaterials are also discussed.

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Introduction to Renewable Energy

Vaughn Nelson, "Introduction to Renewable Energy"
English | 2011 | ISBN: 1439834490 | 408 pages | PDF | 37,2 MB

As the world population grows and places more demand on limited fossil fuels, renewable energy becomes more relevant as part of the solution to the impending energy dilemma. Renewable energy is now included in national policies, with goals for it to be a significant percentage of generated energy within the coming decades. A comprehensive overview, Introduction to Renewable Energy explores how we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book integrates economic, social, environmental, policy, and engineering issues related to renewable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity. A chapter describes residential power usage—including underground and off-grid homes—and houses that are designed to use energy more efficiently or to be completely self-sufficient. Other chapters cover wind power; bioenergy, including biofuel; and geothermal heat pumps; as well as hydro, tidal, and ocean energy.

Describing storage as a billion-dollar idea, the book discusses the challenges of storing energy and gives an overview of technologies from flywheels to batteries. It also examines institutional issues such as environmental regulations, incentives, infrastructure, and social costs and benefits. Emphasizing the concept of life-cycle cost, the book analyzes the costs associated with different sources of energy.

With recommendations for further reading, formulas, case studies, and extensive use of figures and diagrams, this textbook is suitable for undergraduates in Renewable Energy courses as well as for non-specialists seeking an introduction to renewable energy.

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Basic Electrical Installation Work, Fourth Edition

Trevor Linsley, "Basic Electrical Installation Work, Fourth Edition"
English | ISBN: 0750666242 | edition 2005 | PDF | 296 pages | 3,8 mb

Basic Electrical Installation Work has helped thousands of students to gain their first qualification in electrical installation. Now in its fourth edition, this book has been completely restructured to provide a specific match to the requirements of the Installation route of the 2330 Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology from City & Guilds, and will also prove an essential purchase for students of the Level 2 NVQ in Installing Electrotechnical Systems (2356).

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Principles of Accounting

Patricia A. Libby, Robert Libby, Fred Phillips, Stacey Whitecotton, "Principles of Accounting"
English | 2009 | ISBN: 0073526843 | 1055 pages | PDF | 43,4 MB

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Role of Accounting in Starting a Business
Chapter 2 Establishing a Business and the Balance Sheet
Chapter 3 Operating a Business and the Income Statement
Chapter 4 Completion of the Accounting Cycle
Chapter 5 Accounting Systems
Chapter 6 Merchandising Operations
Chapter 7 Inventories
Chapter 8 Internal Control and Financial Reporting of Cash
Chapter 9 Receivables
Chapter 10 Long-Lived Tangible and Intangible Assets
Chapter 11 Current Liabilities and Payroll
Chapter 12 Partnerships
Chapter 13 Accounting for Corporations
Chapter 14 Long-Term Liabilities
Chapter 15 Accounting for Investments
Chapter 16 Reporting and Interpreting the Statement of Cash Flows
Chapter 17 Financial Statement Analysis
Chapter 18 Managerial Accounting
Chapter 19 Job Order Costing
Chapter 20 Process Costing and Activity Based Costing
Chapter 21 Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
Chapter 22 Incremental Analysis and Capital Budgeting
Chapter 23 Budgetary Planning
Chapter 24 Budgetary Control
Chapter 25 Decentralized Performance Evaluation
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Glossary
Index

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Technical Mathematics with Calculus, 6th Edition

Paul A. Calter, Michael A. Calter, "Technical Mathematics with Calculus, 6th Edition"
English | ISBN: 0470464720 | August 30, 2011 | PDF | 1152 pages | 40 MB

This textbook has been in constant use since 1980, and this edition represents the first major revision of this text since the second edition. It was time to select, make hard choices of material, polish, refine, and fill in where needed. Much has been rewritten to be even cleaner and clearer, new features have been introduced, and some peripheral topics have been removed.

The authors continue to provide real-world, technical applications that promote intuitive?reader learning. Numerous fully worked examples and boxed and numbered formulas give students the essential practice they need to learn mathematics. Computer projects are given when appropriate, including BASIC, spreadsheets, computer algebra systems, and computer-assisted drafting. The graphing calculator has been fully integrated and calculator screens are given to introduce computations. Everything the technical student may need is included, with the emphasis always on clarity and practical applications.

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Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure

Aggie Casey, Herbert Benson, "Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure"
English | ISBN: 0071448012 | edition 2005 | PDF | 256 pages | 1,6 mb

For the 100 million people worldwide dealing with high blood pressure, bestselling author Dr. Herbert Benson and cardiac wellness expert Aggie Casey have created a proven plan for lowering blood pressure. Based on the groundbreaking work done at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, the authors' program goes beyond advice about nutrition and exercise to incorporate a proven stress-management program--including the relaxation response.

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Spying on Science

Spying on Science: Western Intelligence in Divided Germany 1945-1961 by Paul Maddrell
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (April 13, 2006) | ISBN: 0199267502 | Pages: 344 | PDF | 2.55 MB

The years 1945-61 were a golden age of Western intelligence collection from spies, defectors, and refugees. This book examines the methods of spying and intelligence collection in East and West Germany and assesses the importance of border security to the East German Communist state, the impact of intelligence on the arms race, and the aggressive dimension of the US Government's policy of containment.

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Organic Chemistry by K. Peter C. Vollhardt

Organic Chemistry by K. Peter C. Vollhardt
Publisher: W. H. Freeman; Sixth Edition (January 4, 2010) | ISBN: 142920494X | Pages: 1203| PDF | 53.88 MB

With authors who are both accomplished researchers and educators, Vollhardt and Schore’s Organic Chemistry is proven effective for making contemporary organic chemistry accessible, introducing cutting-edge research in a fresh, student-friendly way. A wealth of unique study tools help students organize and understand the substantial information presented in this course.

And in the sixth edition, the themes of understanding reactivity, mechanisms, and synthetic analysis to apply chemical concepts to realistic situations has been strengthened. New applications of organic chemistry in the life sciences, industrial practices, green chemistry, and environmental monitoring and clean-up are incorporated. This edition includes more than 100 new or substantially revised problems, including new problems on synthesis and green chemistry, and new “challenging” problems. 

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Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering (7th Edition)

Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering (7th Edition) by David M. Himmelblau
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (December 8, 2003) | ISBN: 0131406345 | Pages: 1072 | PDF | 31.56 MB

This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the principles and techniques used in the field of chemical, petroleum, and environmental engineering. Although the range of subjects deemed to be in the province of chemical engineering has broadened over the last decade, the basic principles involved in chemical engineering remain the same. This book lays a foundation of certain information and skills that can be repeatedly employed in subsequent courses as well as in professional life. Much of the previous edition has been rewritten. One new topic (Chapter 20) on adsorption has been added.Reorganization: Although each chapter has been revised, the sequence of the topics and the format remain about the same. The Seventh edition takes individual topics that were previously in one long chapter, and makes them individual short chapters of them so that readers can feel a sense of accomplishment more rapidly and review more definitively.In addition to the revised learning tutorial placed on CD, the new edition boasts revamped problem solving strategy (now emphasized in all of the examples) and brand new problems to solve (35% of the problems are brand new).

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Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis

Rough Guides, "Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis"
English | 2010 | ISBN: 1848364121 | 336 pages | PDF | 56,2 MB

The Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis" is a comprehensive guide to the workings of today's energy world, explaining the seductive nature of fossil fuels and the reasons why international climate change negotiations are proving so difficult. If you're interested in escaping the trap of fossil fuels and moving to a low carbon world, this is the guide for you. Realistically looking at the pitfalls, pressures and prospects for renewable energy, "The Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis" also shows that there is hope in new energy conservation techniques, made possible by smart grids and smart metering. You'll also discover energy security issues and future tensions that could occur, like the possibility of the lights going out, jeopardising public support for a world of cleaner energy.

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Dictionary of Automation Technics

Boyanka Zhelyazova, "Dictionary of Automation Technics: In English, German, French and Russian" 
English | ISBN: 044451533X | 2005 | 996 pages | PDF | 12 MB

This dictionary contains 13,000 terms with more than 4,000 cross-references used in the following fields: automation, technology of management and regulation, computing machine and data processing, computer control, automation of industry, laser technology, theory of information and theory of signals, theory of algorithms and programming, philosophical bases of cybernetics, cybernetics and mathematical methods.
Automation pertains to the theory, art, or technique of making a machine, a process or a device more fully automatic. Computers and information processing equipment play a large role in the automation of a process because of the inherent ability of a computer to develop decision that will, in effect, control or govern the process from the information received by the computer concerning the status of the process. Thus automation pertains to both the theory, and techniques of using automatic systems in industrial applications and the processes of investigation, design and conversion to automatic methods. Automatic control, automatic materials handling, automatic testing, automatic packaging, for continuous as well as batch processing, are all considered parts of the overall or completely automatic process.
The Dictionary consists of two parts, Basic Table and Indexes. In the first part the English terms are listed alphabetically, numbered consecutively and followed by its German, French and Russian equivalents. English synonyms appear as cross-references to the main entries in their proper alphabetical order. The second part of the Dictionary, the Indexes, contains separate alphabetical indexes of the German, French and Russian terms. The reference number(s) with each term stands for the number of the English term(s) in the basic table.
Elsevier's Dictionary of Automatic Technics will be a valuable tool for specialists, scientists, students and everyone who takes interest in the problems of investigation devoted to the design, development, and applications of methods and techniques for rendering a process of group of machines self-actuating, self-moving, or self-controlling.

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A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics

A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition by Martin Helander
Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (December 16, 2005) | ISBN: 0415282489 | Pages: 408 | PDF | 7.23 MB

Completely revised and updated, A Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to the field. Building on the foundation of the first edition, titled Guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing, the new title reflects the expanded range of coverage and applicability of the techniques you will find in the second edition. Each and every chapter contains new material and some have been entirely rewritten. Drawing on the author’s experience in both teaching and industry, the book lays to rest the common myths and misconceptions that surround ergonomics.

Unlike most ergonomics and human factors books that emphasize the physical, this one gives a broad overview of cognitive as well as physical ergonomics. Written in an accessible style, it presents a systems approach to human factors and ergonomics that leads to complete understanding. The author demonstrates how to collect data on users and operators and how to convert the data to good design, and offers a practical guide to the design and analysis of systems. Design oriented, systems oriented, and results oriented, this text provides the tools needed to solve systems problems and develop adequate design solutions.

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Basic Engineering Mathematics, Fifth Edition

Basic Engineering Mathematics, Fifth Edition"

Nwnes | 2010 | ISBN: 1856176975 | 372 pages | PDF | 3,3 MB

Unlike most engineering maths texts, this book does not assume a firm grasp of GCSE maths, and unlike low-level general maths texts, the content is tailored specifically to the needs of engineers. The result is a unique book written for engineering students that takes a starting point below GCSE level. Basic Engineering Mathematics is therefore ideal for students of a wide range of abilities, especially for those who find the theoretical side of mathematics difficult.

Now in its fifth edition, Basic Engineering Mathematics is an established textbook, with the previous edition selling nearly 7500 copies. All students that require a fundamental knowledge of mathematics for engineering will find this book essential reading. The content has been designed primarily to meet the needs of students studying Level 2 courses, including GCSE Engineering, the Diploma, and the BTEC First specifications. Level 3 students will also find this text to be a useful resource for getting to grips with essential mathematics concepts, because the compulsory topics in BTEC National and A Level Engineering courses are also addressed.

Numerous worked examples supported by 600 worked problems and 1050 further problems within exercises included throughout the text. Additionally, there are 15 assignments included at regular intervals.

Free instructor's manual available for download, which includes solutions to assignments.

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How Learning Works

How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching"

ISBN: 0470484101 | 2010 | PDF | 336 pages | 1,6 MB

Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn. The authors have drawn on research from a breadth of perspectives (cognitive, developmental, and social psychology; educational research; anthropology; demographics; organizational behavior) to identify a set of key principles underlying learning, from how effective organization enhances retrieval and use of information to what impacts motivation. Integrating theory with real-classroom examples in practice, this book helps faculty to apply cognitive science advances to improve their own teaching.

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The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System

The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System

By Kenneth R. Lang 

Cambridge University Press | March 2011 | PDF | ISBN10: 0521198577 | 502 pages | 26.1 mb

Richly illustrated with full-color images, this book is a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the planets, their moons, and recent exoplanet discoveries. This second edition of a now classic reference is brought up to date with fascinating new discoveries from 12 recent Solar System missions. Examples include water on the Moon, volcanism on Mercury''''s previously unseen half, vast buried glaciers on Mars, geysers on Saturn''''s moon Enceladus, lakes of hydrocarbons on Titan, encounter with asteroid Itokawa, and sample return from comet Wild 2. The book is further enhanced by hundreds of striking new images of the planets and moons. Written at an introductory level appropriate for undergraduate and high-school students, it provides fresh insights that appeal to anyone with an interest in planetary science. A website hosted by the author contains all the images in the book with an overview of their importance. A link to this can be found at www.cambridge.org/solarsystem.

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Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies

Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies: Learn Key Problem Solving Strategies by John Adair

Publisher: Kogan Page; 2 edition (February 28, 2010) | ISBN: 0749455519 | Pages: 128 | PDF | 11.73 MB

Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies helps readers master the processes of practical thinking which lie behind effective decision making, problem solving, and creative thinking. Using checklists, exercises and case studies, it explains key concepts such as: principles of effective thinking, how to develop a framework for decision making, how to use a simple model for making decisions and solving problems, how to sharpen up creative thinking skills, and how to develop thinking skills in the future.

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Essential of Physical Chemistry

Essential of Physical Chemistry by Arun Bahl

Publisher: S Chand & Co Ltd (December 1, 2010) | ISBN: 8121929784 | Pages: 1144 | PDF | 26.3 MB

This is a textbook for B.Sc Classes as per the UGC Model Syllabus. The book is visually beautiful and authors communicate their enthusiasm and enjoyment of the subject in every chapter. This textbook is currently in use at hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the country and is a national best-seller. There are hundreds of computer-generated coloured diagrams, graphs, photos and tables which aid in understanding the text.

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What Went Wrong?

What Went Wrong?: Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters
Gulf Professional Publishing | 1998-06-23 | ISBN 0884159205 | PDF | Pages 408 | 21.53 MB

Expert Trevor Kletz examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters--almost every one of which could have been prevented. Case histories illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies.
Learn from the mistakes of others. This invaluable and respected book examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters - almost every one of which could have been prevented. Case histories illustrate what went wrong and why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies.
* Learn from the mistakes of others with this important book!
* Examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters - most of which could have been prevented
* Case histories illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies

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Mastering VBA for Office 2010, 2nd Edition

Mastering VBA for Office 2010, 2nd Edition

| 2010 | ISBN: 0470634006 | 336 pages | PDF | 8 MB

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is the language used for writing macros, automating Office applications, and creating custom applications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. This complete guide shows both IT professionals and novice developers how to master VBA in order to customize the entire Office suite for specific business needs.

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Code Check Electrical: An Illustrated Guide to Wiring a Safe House

Redwood Kardon, "Code Check Electrical: An Illustrated Guide to Wiring a Safe House" 
ISBN: 1561587389 | edition 2006 | PDF | 34 pages | 10 mb

"Code Check Electrical, 4th edition," outlines the principles behind the various accepted electrical codes and provides information on the code requirements for all types of residential electrical systems. It is cross-referenced to the most recent National Electrical Code.

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COADE ΤΑΝΚ 3.10

COADE ΤΑΝΚ 3.10 | 123 MB

TANK is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software program for the design, analysis and evaluation of welded steel oil storage tanks according to the latest American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards 650 and 653. It provides owners, operators and engineering firms with quick and comprehensive designs for new tank construction and evaluation of existing tanks.
TANK offers design and analysis using the variable point, one-foot and Appendix A thickness methods and includes all the tools to quickly and accurately analyze and design supported cone roofs, evaluate bottom plate minimum thickness and shell settlement and determine seismic requirements including anchorage design. It evaluates wind stability; wind girder requirements; internal pressure and allowable fluid heights and designs anchorage-based wind, pressure and seismic conditions. TANK includes extensive built-in materials and structural steel plus digitized curves for seismic and nozzle analysis.

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Pipe Flow Expert 2010 v5.12.1.1

Pipe Flow Expert v5.12.1.1 - Pressure Drop Calculations & Fluid Flow Calculations 

| 28.13 MB

Pipe Flow Expert is designed to help today’s engineers analyze and solve a wide range of problems where the flow and pressure loss throughout a pipe network must be determined. The Pipe Flow Expert program will allow you to draw a complex pipeline system and analyze the features of the system when flow is occuring. Pipe Flow Expert calculates the balanced steady-state flow and pressure conditions of the system. It will allow you to perform analysis of different pipe system designs under various operating conditions.

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Electrochemistry

Eberhard Steckhan, "Electrochemistry" 
ISBN: 3540577297 | edition 1994 | PDF | 243 pages | 14 mb

Part of an exhaustive chemical reference series, this volume contains papers on the electrochemical reactions of fluoro-organic compounds and organosilicon compounds, electroenzymatic synthesis and the environmental aspects of electrochemistry.

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Crude Oil Exploration in the World

"Crude Oil Exploration in the World" ed. by Mohamed Abdel-Aziz Younes
InTeO | 2012 | ISBN: 9535103790 9789535103790 | 229 pages | PDF | 15 MB

Exploring for oil and gas Traps is one of the main aim of this book which represents an important part of the Treatise of Petroleum Geology and Geochemistry in the world. "Crude Oil Exploration in the World" contains multidisciplinary chapters in the fields of prospection and exploration of crude oils all over the world in addition to environmental impact assessments, oil spills and marketing of crude oils.
Contents
1 Crude Oil Geochemistry Dependent Biomarker Distributions in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt
2 Hydrocarbon Potentials in the Northern Western Desert of Egypt
3 Crude Oil and Fractional Spillages Resulting from Exploration and Exploitation in Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria: A Review About the Environmental and Public Health Impact
4 Magnetic Susceptibility of Petroleum Reservoir Crude Oils in Petroleum Engineering
5 Environmental Bases on the Exploitation of Crude Oil in Mexico
6 Spreading and Retraction of Spilled Crude Oil on Sea Water
7 Fate of Subsurface Migration of Crude Oil Spill: A Review
8 Crude Oil Transportation: Nigerian Niger Delta Waxy Crude
9 Degradation of Petroleum Fractions in Soil Under Natural Environment: A Gravimetric and Gas Chromatographic Analysis
10 To what Extent Do Oil Prices Depend on the Value of US Dollar: Theoretical Investigation and Empirical Evidence
11 A State-of-the-Art Review of Finance Research in Physical and Financial Trading Markets in Crude Oil

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Alternative Investments and Strategies

Rudiger Kiesel, Matthias Scherer, “Alternative Investments and Strategies”

W..ld Sc..fic P-shing C-ny | 2010 | ISBN: 9814280100 | 416 pages | PDF | 3,2 MB

This book combines academic research and practical expertise on alternative assets and trading strategies in a unique way. The asset classes that are discussed include: credit risk, cross-asset derivatives, energy, private equity, freight agreements, alternative real assets (ARA), and socially responsible investments (SRI). The coverage on trading and investment strategies are directed at portfolio insurance, especially constant proportion portfolio insurance (CPPI) and constant proportion debt obligation (CPDO) strategies, robust portfolio optimization, and hedging strategies for exotic options.

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"Energy Storage: A New Approach" by Ralph Zito

"Energy Storage: A New Approach" by Ralph Zito 
Wilеу / Sсrivеner Publishing | 2010 | ISBN: 0470625910 | 313 pages | PDF | 13 MB

This book presents practical solutions to the problem of energy storage on a massive scale. This problem is especially difficult for renewable energy technologies, such as wind and solar power, that, currently, can only be utilized while the wind is blowing or while the sun is shining.

If energy storage on a large scale were possible, this would solve many of our society’s problems. For example, power grids would not go down during peak usage. Power plants that run on natural gas, for example, would no longer burn natural gas during the off-hours, as what happens now. These are just two of society’s huge problems that could be solved with this new technology.

This is a potentially revolutionary book, insofar as technical books can be “revolutionary.” The technologies that are described have their roots in basic chemistry that engineers have been practicing for years, but this is all new material that could revolutionize the energy industry. Whether the power is generated from oil, natural gas, coal, solar, wind, or any of the other emerging sources, energy storage is something that the industry MUST learn and practice. With the world energy demand increasing, mostly due to the industrial growth in China and India, and with the West becoming increasingly more interested in fuel efficiency and “green” endeavors, energy storage is potentially a key technology in our energy future.

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Maintenance for Industrial Systems

Riccardo Manzini, Alberto Regattieri, Hoang Pham, Emilio Ferrari - Maintenance for Industrial Systems
Published: 2009-11-18 | ISBN: 1848825749 | PDF | 498 pages | 20.80 MB

New, global and extended markets are forcing companies to process and manage increasingly different products with shorter life cycles, low volumes and reduced customer delivery times. In today’s global marketplace production systems need to deliver products on time, maintain market credibility, and introduce new products and services faster than competitors. As a result, a new production system paradigm has been developed and a supporting management decision-making approach, which simultaneously incorporates design, management, and control of the production system, is necessary in order for this challenge to be met effectively and efficiency. Maintenance for Industrial Systems addresses this need by introducing an original and integrated idea of maintenance: maintenance for productivity. The volume starts with the introduction and discussion of a new conceptual framework based on productivity, quality, and safety supported by maintenance. Subsequent chapters illustrate the most relevant models and methods for planning, organising, implementing and controlling the whole maintenance process. Several examples of problems supported by solutions, and real applications to help and test the reader’s comprehension are included. Maintenance for Industrial Systems is a valuable source of information for engineering students, doctoral and post-doctoral students, and also for maintenance practitioners and managers of industrial or service companies. Springer Series in Reliability Engineering publishes high-quality books in important areas of current theoretical research and development in reliability, and in areas that bridge the gap between theory and application in areas of interest to practitioners in industry, laboratories, business, and government.

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Climate

Dana Desonie - Climate
Published: 2008-01-01 | ISBN: 0816062145 | PDF | 199 pages | 5 MB

Though climate change is normal in Earth's history, global warming has raised average temperatures to their highest in two millennia, resulting in melting ice caps, shorter winters, changes in the seasonal behaviors of animals, and more extreme weather. And though greenhouse gases are essential for keeping the planet's temperatures comfortable, fossil fuel burning and other human activities are increasing greenhouse gas levels and causing temperatures to rise. While a decade ago many scientists were skeptical that human activities could impact the climate system, their models now show that only human activities can account for the magnitude of changes being seen. "Climate" is a timely new book that discusses the issue of global warming and what we can do to prevent its rise. Highly visual and written in a clear, accessible manner, this book adresses how people must use energy more efficiently, develop alternative energy sources, and lower emissions technologies.

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"7-Week Cycling for Fitness" by Chris Sidwells

"7-Week Cycling for Fitness" by Chris Sidwells
Cycling for fitness: Get fast, get fit in seven weeks
DK Publishing | 2006 | ISBN: 0756617391 9780756617394 1405311010 9781405311014| 164 pages | PDF | 28 MB

Want to tighten that torso in time for summer? Or simply want to get into the great outdoors? Get fit and fast in just 8 weeks with a variety of cycling programmes ideal for any fitness level. This guide will get you back on the bike.

Clear straightforward advice on choosing your bike, equipment and clothing, and tips and techniques for cycling efficiently and safely.
Photographs demonstrate technique, safety tips keep you on that saddle and nutritional tips ensure you've got enough fuel.

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Handbook of Energy Audit

Albert Thumann, “Handbook of Energy Audit” 
Fairmont Press | 2008-01 | ISBN: 0881735779 | 462 pages | PDF | 15,3 MB

A comprehensive, practical reference on energy auditing in buildings and industry, this book provides all the information required to establish an energy audit program. Loaded with forms, checklists and handy working aids, the book is a must for anyone implementing an energy audit. Completely updated, the sixth edition reflects the latest technologies and software available to fine-tune the audit process. It covers accounting procedures, rate of return, analysis and software programs, evaluation tools for audit recommendations, and technologies for electrical, mechanical, and building systems in detail. There are also new case studies on an energy retrofit program and energy assessment using FEDS.

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Transportation Energy Data Book

Transportation Energy Data Book: Edition 31

 by Stacy C. Davis, Susan W. Diegel, Robert G. Boundy
TRB, Oak Ridge National Laboratory | July 2012 | ISBN: n/a | 422 pages | PDF | 7 MB

This is the latest issue of annual statistical compendium designed to characterize transportation activity and explore data on other factors that influence transportation energy use. 

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Universal Design Handbook, 2nd edition

Wolfgang Preiser, Korydon H. Smith, "Universal Design Handbook, 2nd edition" 
McG aw-Hi ll | 2011 | ISBN: 0071629238, 007162922X | 496 pages | PDF | 13 MB

Thoroughly updated and packed with examples of global standards and design solutions, Universal Design Handbook, Second Edition, covers the full scope of universal design, discussing how to develop media, products, buildings, and infrastructure for the widest range of human needs, preferences, and functioning. This pioneering work brings together a rich variety of expertise from around the world to discuss the extraordinary growth and changes in the universal design movement.

The book provides an overview of universal design premises and perspectives, and performance-based design criteria and guidelines. Public and private spaces, products, and technologies are covered, and current and emerging research and teaching are explored. This unique resource includes analyses of historical and contemporary universal design issues from seven different countries, as well as a look at future trends. Students, advocates, policy makers, and design practitioners will get a theoretical grounding in and practical reference on the physical and social roles of design from this definitive volume.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN HANDBOOK, SECOND EDITION, COVERS:
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
U.S. accessibility codes and standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Life safety standards and guidelines
Universal design implementations in Norway, Japan, France, Germany, Brazil, Italy and the Old City of Jerusalem
Planning ADA implementation in public educational institutions
Urban scale and mass transportation universal design
Designing inclusive experiences, including outdoor play settings
Office and workspace design
Universal design in home building and remodeling
Products and technologies, including autos, web access, media, and digital content
Universal design research initiatives, education, and performance assessments

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Picture Yourself Learning Microsoft Word 2010

"Picture Yourself Learning Microsoft Word 2010" by Diane Koers

C*se T//gy P T R | 325 pages | English | 2010 | ISBN: 1598638890 | PDF | 10,7 MB

Picture Yourself Learning Microsoft Word 2010 is a guide to the features available to Microsoft Word, one of the major products included with Microsoft Office. Step-by-step instructions as well as lots of visual guides help the easily reader learn the software. Readers of Picture Yourself Learning Microsoft Word 2010 will learn the latest version of Microsoft Word by following along with a four-color, visual format, developing the skills needed to complete a multitude of tasks, such as formatting a document, using mail merge, working with tables, and much more.

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IEEE Recommended Practice for Calculating Short-Circuit Currents in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

IEEE Recommended Practice for Calculating Short-Circuit Currents in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
Publisher: IEEE | January 2006 | ISBN: 0738149322 | Pages: 300 | PDF | 5.14 MB

Electric power systems in industrial plants and commercial and institutional buildings are designed to serve loads in a safe and reliable manner. One of the major considerations in the design of a power system is adequate control of short circuits or faults as they are commonly called. Uncontrolled short-circuits can cause service outage with accompanying production downtime and associated inconvenience, interruption of essential facilities or vital services, extensive equipment damage, personnel injury or fatality, and possible fire damage.