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  • Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Part B

    Hybrid Technologies, Economic Aspects and Global Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 66
    • Mihir Kumar Purkait + 2 más
    • Inglés
    In the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater, Volume 66, the enhanced photocatalytic degradation of different pharmaceutical groups, rate kinetics and modeling of photocatalytic reactions, integrated photocatalytic systems for advanced and high-demanding applications, cost analysis of photocatalytic treatment facilities, and worldwide case studies on the photocatalytic approach to pharmaceutical treatment are highlighted.

  • Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

    • 1 Edición
    • Md Amir Sohel + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.

  • Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies

    • 1 Edición
    • Li-Zhi Zhang + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Membrane and Coating-Based Built Environmental Control Technologies addresses the urgent need for energy-saving and low-carbon solutions in the HVAC industry. With air conditioning accounting for a significant portion of energy consumption, this book explores technologies such as total heat recovery, air dehumidification, PM2.5 purification, and anti-frosting and anti-dewing. The utilization of membranes and coatings in these technologies has shown promising results in efficiency and indoor environment control. It provides a comprehensive overview of these advancements, including principles, material fabrications, performance analysis methods, and design guidelines.The book fills the gap in the market by offering an up-to-date reference that covers traditional and novel applications of membranes and coatings. It includes applications in areas like total heat recovery, air humidification and dehumidification, PM2.5 filtration, anti-frosting, and self-cleaning. It also provides mathematical models and numerical schemes to address heat and mass transfer challenges. Overall, it serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students in the field of built environmental control technologies.

  • Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection

    • 2 Edición
    • Costas Soutis + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection, Second Edition provides the latest information on ballistic protection, a topic that remains an important issue in modern times due to ever increasing threats coming from regional conflicts, terrorism, and anti-social behavior. The basic requirements for ballistic protection equipment are, first and foremost, to prevent the projectile from perforating the armor, and to reduce blunt trauma to the human body caused by ballistic impact. The equipment also needs to be thermal and provide moisture comfort, and lightweight and flexible to guarantee the wearer’s mobility.The main aim of this fully updated edition is to present some of the most recent research developments in the design and engineering of woven fabrics and their use as layering materials to form composite structures for ballistic personal protection. This book will be a valuable reference for materials scientists and textile technologists, ballistic scientists, manufacturers, engineers, and all those working in ballistics technology.

  • Yarn Twisting Dynamics

    • 1 Edición
    • Menghe Miao
    • Inglés
    Yarn Twisting Dynamics presents the general differential equations of yarn twisting dynamics, describing rotational kinematics and kinetics, along with the twist blocking mechanisms of traveling yarns in straight and spatial paths. General solutions to yarn twisting dynamic equations, including twist wave propagation and twist distributions in idealized systems are also presented. Yarn tensile, torsional, and compressional properties are discussed based on yarn helical structure models. Users will find this book to be a first principles approach to yarn twisting problems in yarn manufacturing and handling systems.Other sections cover yarn twisting dynamics and twist blockage theories, including conventional ring spinning, modified ring spinning, additive spinning (i.e., open-end spinning), constant and periodic false-twisting, rub-condensing (i.e., roving and slubbing production), false twist texturing, and carbon nanotube yarn production systems.

  • Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Emerging Energy Systems Part II

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 9
    • Inglés
    Method of Process Systems in Energy Systems: Emerging Energy Systems, Part II, Volume Nine, the latest release in the Methods in Chemical Process Safety series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Cybersecurity of Energy Systems, Risk-based alarm design and management, Data Fusion and Machine Learning in Fault Detection & Diagnosis, Resilience of Emerging Energy System, Identifying Cyber Risks in Energy Systems: Challenges and Strategies, Numerical risk-based models for optimizing renewable energy systems, and more.Other sections cover Advancing Operational Risk Assessment in emerging Energy Systems: Methods and Applications, From Process Design to Control: Advancing Instrumented Energy System for Sustainable and Efficient Operations, Approaches for sustainability assessment in the design of energy systems, Reliability-Informed Economic Assessment of Blue Hydrogen Production Design in a Low-Carbon Energy System, Cyber-Secure and Safe Operation of Renewable Energy Distribution Systems, and more.

  • Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering

    • 1 Edición
    • Yi Cheng + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering bridges the gap between the plasma and chemical engineering communities. It includes principles and mechanisms of plasma process intensification, novel plasma reactor and process design, and process optimization. The book highlights various plasma chemical processes, such as oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), methane reforming, CO2 conversion, and biomass tar reforming. It also discusses nitrogen fixation, plasma agriculture, and plasma biotechnology. The book further explores advanced oxidation processes, organic synthesis in microchannel reactors, electrostatic precipitation, plasma pyrolysis of coal into acetylene, synthesis of nanomaterials and ultrafine powders, and solid waste treatment.It brings together state-of-the-art research and development in advanced low-temperature plasma chemical engineering technologies. It also addresses challenges and future perspectives in this emerging area. Low-Temperature Plasma Chemical Engineering is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, technicians, and students from various research backgrounds, including plasma physics, plasma chemistry, chemical engineering, energy engineering, materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, and electrical engineering.

  • Microbial Cell Factories in Food Waste Biorefinery

    • 1 Edición
    • Vishal Ahuja + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Microbial Cell Factories in Food Waste Biorefinery offers a thorough exploration of using food waste for both commercial and environmental purposes. The book delves into greener fuel production, biofertilizers to replace synthetic agro-chemicals, and high-value bioproducts to enhance waste-based biorefinery. It fosters innovation in food waste bio-refineries and provides insights into current research, limitations, and future trends. As reference material, it helps understand, practice, and promote sustainable systems to protect the environment. In addition to its comprehensive knowledge of food waste valorization via microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, and microalgae, the book discusses the integration of related technologies for additional economic benefits.Sustainabil... of microbial systems for waste transformation, food-water-energy security perspectives, latest developments, innovations, challenges, and guidance to implement waste biorefinery processes are thoroughly assessed.

  • Integrated Strategies for Developing Sustainable Energy Systems

    From Carbon Capture to Energy System Optimization
    • 1 Edición
    • Esbeydi Villicaña-García + 5 más
    • Inglés
    Integrated Strategies for Developing Sustainable Energy Systems: From Carbon Capture to Energy System Optimization brings together insights into sustainable energy production and carbon capture technologies, as well as strategies for more sustainable chemical processes, from all aspects from process design and optimization strategies, through to effective implementation. This book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable chemical processes, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to advance sustainability and energy optimization in their respective fields. The content combines a strong theoretical foundation, methodology details, real-world case studies and calculations to offer detailed process design theory and methodology, integrated strategies, carbon-capture technologies and eco-friendly energy system designs. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in sustainable energy systems and related practices, including researchers, faculty, industry professionals, policy makers, decision makers, and environmental advocacy groups.

  • Advances in Data-Driven Modeling, Fault Detection, and Fault Identification

    Applications to Chemical Processes
    • 1 Edición
    • Mohamed N. Nounou + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Advances in Data-Driven Modeling, Fault Detection, and Fault Identification: Applications to Chemical Processes presents a comprehensive collection of research focused on data-driven modeling techniques for robust modeling, fault detection, and fault identification in chemical processes.This accessible guide caters to both academic and industrial researchers seeking to enhance their work with data-driven methodologies. The book begins with an overview of key methods, emphasizing their significance in research and industry applications. Chapters delve into various chemical processes, such as the Tennessee Eastman Process and a Fischer-Tropsch bench scale setup, to validate and compare the discussed techniques. The content is organized into three main categories:Basic and advanced robust empirical techniquesProminent empirical statistical charts for detecting faults in multivariate systemsConventional and novel, multiclass classification, machine-learning techniques for accurately distinguishing between different fault types in batch or real-time scenariosWhether a researcher or practitioner, this book is an essential resource for leveraging data-driven approaches in chemical engineering fields.

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