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  • Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles

    Recent Trends and Future Perspectives
    • 1 Edición
    • Jeevanand Seshadrinath + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Digital Twin Technology for Autonomous Electric Vehicles: Recent Trends and Future Perspectives serves as an essential guide for researchers, advanced students, and engineering professionals eager to harness the transformative potential of this cutting-edge approach. The volume offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection of DT software and AEVs, highlighting how this innovative strategy enhances vehicle functionality, efficiency, safety, and user experience. Reviewing the latest research outcomes and trends and touching on future perspectives, it provides a clear and actionable, step-by-step roadmap that also considers cybersecurity, regulation, ethics, and environmental friendliness.Valuabl... case studies that incorporate practical insights and lessons learned are blended into the work, providing context and application examples in diverse settings. The experts behind the insightful chapters successfully respond to the need for a multidisciplinary resource that bridges theory and best practices while fostering collaborative efforts to further identify and leverage opportunities.

  • Advances in Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies

    • 1 Edición
    • Mejdi Jeguirim
    • Inglés
    Paving the way to a more sustainable transportation future, Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies provides valuable insights into effective practices and innovative solutions to address the complexities of emissions management for internal combustion engines (both gasoline and diesel), alternative fuel vehicles, and hybrid systems.The book opens with the fundamental theory of pollutants’ formation and a comprehensive examination of the critical challenges posed by harmful emissions to both human health and the environment. The ensuing structured framework allows for an in-depth exploration of exhaust gas control technologies, which delve into catalytic converters, oxidation and reduction methods, and advanced aftertreatment devices. The integration of renewable fuels and hybridization techniques is also addressed, spotlighting their significance in achieving cleaner and more efficient vehicle systems engineering.With contributions from leading experts in the field, this well-thought-out reference volume is the ideal resource for researchers, students, and professionals who aim to drive the evolving automotive landscape forward in a pivotal way, while meeting both regulatory and consumer demands.

  • Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems

    Application of Data Centric Engineering
    • 1 Edición
    • Diogo Ribeiro + 5 más
    • Inglés
    Artificial Intelligence Methods in Railway Infrastructure Systems: Application of Data Centric Engineering offers a thorough exploration of the latest advancements transforming railway management. With a strong focus on practical and theoretical approaches, this book introduces innovative AI techniques including machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics. These methodologies are presented in the context of railway infrastructure, empowering engineers and researchers to utilize cutting-edge technology for enhanced system reliability. By bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications, the book enables early detection of anomalies, supporting proactive maintenance strategies and improved operational efficiency in railway networks.This book acts as a vital reference for those seeking to understand and implement AI-driven solutions in railway systems, encouraging the adoption of anticipatory strategies to shape future trends. Readers will discover how AI innovations can streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, and significantly improve network safety, making it an essential guide for professionals looking to stay ahead in the evolving field of railway infrastructure management.

  • Latent Heat Storage for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Zero-Carbon Communities

    • 1 Edición
    • Yuekuan Zhou + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Latent Heat Storage for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Zero-Carbon Communities is an up-to-date reference guide on the rapid progress the field is experiencing while keeping up with much-required transformative initiatives to improve global buildings' energy performance. To lay the foundations, the book covers the fundamentals of phase-change materials, including their thermo-physical properties, nanoscale thermal transport mechanisms, encapsulation techniques, and heat transfer enhancement methods. It goes on to explore the integration of latent heat storage solutions in building envelopes or solar photovoltaics and heating/cooling systems, using mathematical models and performance analysis to discuss thermal management aspects for net-zero energy buildings and zero-carbon community concepts. The volume then delves into practical application of the most advanced, artificial intelligence-powered tools for system modeling and simulation, demand-side management control strategies, and metaheuristic optimization approaches. It concludes with an overview of technical challenges and emerging research areas which evidence academic and industry communities’ persistent interest in the future directions of topics interconnected with the sustainable development of the built environment.

  • Cellulose in 3D and 4D Printing

    Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Processing and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
    • Inglés
    Cellulose in 3D and 4D Printing: Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Processing and Applications addresses the growing need for sustainable materials in the manufacturing industry. The book covers the integration of cellulose into 3D and 4D printing technologies, providing properties, processing methods, and potential applications, and bridging the gap between material science and advanced manufacturing. The book starts with a section covering the fundamentals of using cellulose in additive manufacturing, with chapters discussing cellulose extraction and purification methods, the mechanical and rheological behaviors of cellulose, and the use of recycled cellulose in 3D and 4D printing.Following sections cover processing and printing technologies, including the processing of cellulose-based filaments and resins, as well as the use of multi-material cellulose and hybrid cellulose in additive manufacturing. Design optimization, simulation, and modeling of 3D and 4D printing with cellulose is also outlined, as are applications in aerospace, biomedicine, electronics, and food science. Case studies and a brief section on commercialization, scale-up strategies, environmental impacts, and more round out the content.

  • Corrosion Resistance and Prevention for Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing

    • 1 Edición
    • Ashish Kumar + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Corrosion Resistance and Prevention for Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing is an essential resource for readers in academia and industry aiming to stay current with advancements in automotive materials, coatings, and treatments designed to combat corrosion and extend vehicle life. This book consolidates the latest research, industry best practices, and real-world examples, offering an in-depth understanding of the science behind corrosion prevention. It explores pioneering solutions and strategies addressing the demand for reduced environmental impact in production processes and final products. In addition to addressing corrosion resistance, the book provides insights from leading experts in automotive engineering and materials science.It covers sustainable manufacturing practices, innovative treatments, and coating methodologies, making it an indispensable guide for professionals and researchers dedicated to advancing the automotive sector.

  • Design for Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals

    Principles, Techniques, and Design Strategies
    • 1 Edición
    • Mehrshad Mehrpouya + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Design for Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals: Principles, Techniques, and Design Strategies outlines design approaches, techniques, and principles for the optimal additive manufacturing of metals and polymers. Sections cover the concept of design optimization for additive manufacturing (DoAM), outlining the primary steps in the additive manufacturing (AM) workflow and emphasizing the pivotal role DoAM plays in both the design and manufacturing processes. Opportunities and constraints are discussed, as are the different AM techniques available with pros and cons each weighed. Subsequent chapters cover specific design strategies, simulation for AM production processes, generative design approaches for AM structures, and topology optimization techniques.It concludes with chapters focused on strategies and design approaches for lattices and porous structures, design for post-processing in AM, and finally a chapter on the future of DoAM.

  • Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students

    • 5 Edición
    • Howard D. Curtis
    • Inglés
    Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Fifth Edition is a key text for students of aerospace engineering. While this latest edition has been updated with new content and end-of-chapter problems, it retains its teach-by-example approach that emphasizes analytical procedures, computer-implemented algorithms, and the most comprehensive support package available, including fully worked solutions, PPT lecture slides, and animations of selected topics. Highly illustrated and fully supported with downloadable MATLAB algorithms for project and practical work, this book provides all the tools needed to fully understand the subject.

  • Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials

    • 1 Edición
    • Francisco Agrela + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials explores processing techniques to optimize the properties of different biomass-derived products, guiding readers through material selection that is suitable to specific applications depending on the required performance. Next, a variety of expert studies, including lifecycle assessment and lifecycle cost analysis, 3D printing, and perspectives on BBA formulations describe recent progress in the use of biomass in building materials. Finally, high value-added applications are detailed, rounding out a comprehensive investigation into effective ways to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of construction composites while also contributing to waste-to-wealth strategies.Readers will find this to be a single-point reference for researchers, practitioners, and other AECO stakeholders interested in innovative building components developed with organic materials' residues and derivatives.

  • Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing

    Processes and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Rezgar Hasanzadeh
    • Inglés
    Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing: Processes and Applications overviews fused filament fabrication additive manufacturing, highlighting the advantages, limitations, and unique strengths of this 3D printing method. Key process parameters essential for effective slicing and printing of 3D objects are covered, including methods for optimizing these parameters, particularly when working with composite filaments. The mechanical properties of printed parts, with an emphasis on tensile and impact strength performance are discussed, as are design considerations, strategies to mitigate the key limitations of the technique, and analysis of how various FFF process parameters affect the mechanical and morphological properties of the printed parts.Case studies and applications are also included, highlighting the use of FFF technology in biomedicine and tissue engineering, shape memory polymers, acoustic insulation, and auxetic structures with tailored mechanical responses.

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