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Divided Solids Transport, part of the Industrial Equipment for Chemical Engineering set, discusses the transport of a divided solid between workshops in a factory, and from a factory to the external market. Numerical examples are given for almost all the devices involved, and the pneumatic and hydraulic transportation parameters are also calculated. This book includes discussions on the movement of a divided solid by a liquid or gaseous stream, the energy consumption for a given flow, and how transporters are affected by the density and flow behavior of the divided solid being handled. The author also provides methods needed for understanding the equipment used in applied thermodynamics in the hope of encouraging students and engineers to self build the programs they need. Chapters are complemented with appendices that provide additional information and associated references.Discusses the transport of a divided solid between workshops in a factory, and from a factory to the external marketIncludes discussions on the movement of a divided solid by a liquid or gaseous stream, the energy consumption for a given flow, and how transporters are affected by density and flowPresents methods needed for understanding the equipment used in applied thermodynamics

This book is part of the Industrial Equipment for Chemical Engineering Set. Throughout these concise and easy-to-use books, the author uses his vast practical experience and precise knowledge of global research to present an in-depth study of a variety of aspects within the field of chemical engineering. In this volume, filtration parameters are used to calculate and measure the properties of filters separating a divided solid from a liquid. Well-known equations are used to describe the passing of a solution through a membrane to then deduce the expression of membrane rejection for solutes. Biological membranes are used as examples, and the ionic flows that pass through them as well as their involvement in these reactions within the membrane are discussed. The author also provides methods needed for understanding the equipment used in applied thermodynamics in the hope of encouraging students and engineers to build the programs they need themselves. The chapters are complemented with appendices which provide additional information as well as any associated references. Clear analysisPractical applications

Energy Autonomy of Real-Time Systems addresses foundations and findings in real-time scheduling and processor activity management for energy harvesting embedded systems, serving as a textbook for courses on the topic in master programs, and as a reference for computer scientists and engineers involved in the design or development of autonomous cyber-physical systems which require up-to-date solutions.Develops theoretical models for energy-harvesting real-time systems, including theorems and schedulability analysis Contains scheduling algorithms that are rigorously derived from the theory, based on both real-time and energy constraintsCovers future, potential applications centered on the use of self-powered sensor technologiesProvides the methodology for developing autonomous real-time systems based on energy harvesting

ESD Protection Methodologies: From Component to System provides a global ESD protection approach that goes from component to system, including both the proposal of investigation techniques and predictive simulation methodologies that is ideal for circuit and system designers and failure analysis engineers. Although much research work and development has been carried out on this topic, ESD is still a major cause of failure of electronic systems. To help with these failures, this book presents a global methodology from component to system for the ESD protection strategy of electronic systems. Provides a global ESD protection approach from component to system, including both the proposal of investigation techniques and predictive simulation methodologiesAddresses circuit and system designers as well as failure analysis engineersProvides the description of specifically developed investigation techniques and the application of the proposed methodologies to real case studies

Intelligence in Energy reviews the past, present, and future of energy use through the ''Intelligence View.'' The authors explore the changing techniques for reducing energy consumption-from the end of the twentieth century to the present day. The book explores the new approaches in industrial usage, artificial intelligence, forecasting, and a green culture of energy efficiency, which are fostered to meet energy demands. The book describes regional approaches in search of alternative energy resources, aimed at reducing the use of fossil energy and enhancing the use of renewable energy, thereby encouraging energy engineers and policy makers to seek alternative energy production technologies in a future of restricted resources. Intelligence in Energy will appeal to researchers, young investors, and entrepreneurs in the energy field, presenting insight into past technologies and efficient energy policies. The book encourages an intelligence-led approach using examples from past developments to evaluate the evolution of energy efficiency in a global context and adapt a smart energy initiative.Explores the evolution of intelligence methods used in the energy field with a knowledge-based approachReviews the history of methodologies used, with ontologies and knowledge maps of examplesPresents case studies showing both the techniques and achievements of modern methodologiesDescribes regional approaches in search of alternative energy resources, aimed at reducing the use of fossil energy and enhancing the use of renewable energy

This book is primarily focused on the application of up scaling/homogenization methods to the design of civil engineering structures, the overall behavior of which is enhanced by reinforcing inclusions (reinforced soils, concrete structural members etc.). Special emphasis is put on the plastic behavior and ultimate strength of materials, through the development of a two-step yield design procedure for such reinforced structures, based on the previously determined macroscopic strength properties of the reinforced material. The book aim at summing up almost thirty years of original research in the field of mechanics applied to the analysis and design of reinforced civil engineering structures. This is highlighted by at least two completely innovative items which lie at the very heart of the book''s originality: a) the elaboration of a fully comprehensive homogenization-based method for the design of reinforced structures (and not only materials), through the concept of macroscopic behavior; b) the development of a multiphase model for materials reinforced by linear inclusions, which considerably extends the range of applicability of the classical homogenization procedure. The book aim at summing up almost thirty years of original research in the field of mechanics applied to the analysis and design of reinforced civil engineering structures. This is highlighted by at least two completely innovative items which lie at the very heart of the book''s originality: a) the elaboration of a fully comprehensive homogenization-based method for the design of reinforced structures (and not only materials), through the concept of macroscopic behavior; b) the development of a multiphase model for materials reinforced by linear inclusions, which considerably extends the range of applicability of the classical homogenization procedure.

Systemic Risk Tomography: Signals, Measurement and Transmission Channels recent developments in the measurement of systemic risk, mainly focusing on the Eurozone and providing a comprehensive risk analysis that covers sovereign risk, bank and other financial intermediaries risk, and corporate risk. The book also deals with possible Early Warning Systems based on a risk dashboard that proposes to identify potential vulnerabilities within the financial system. The comprehensive risk analysis detailed in this book is intended to aggregate the individual risk dimensions by using advanced methodologies, such as Dynamic Conditional Correlations, Copula functions and Copula-based models, Regime-switching models, and Network analysis.Explores the economic and financial system of Sovereigns, Banks, other Financial Intermediaries, and CorporationsPresents the financial system as a biological entity to be explored in order to identify the main risk signals and provide the right measures of prevention and interventionsOffers a new, systemic-based approach to construct a hierarchical, internally coherent framework to be used in developing an effective early warning system