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With an emphasis on practical methods for computer analysis and design, this book thoroughly explains the basic principles of power system AGC systems. It presents frequency response models, intelligent structures, and mathematical algorithms, which are used to adapt artificial intelligent control techniques for AGC issues. The authors consider physical constraints and engineering aspects of AGC systems and examine most developed intelligent control strategies, using real-time simulations. Rather than describing sophisticated mathematical analytical methods, the text develops appropriate concepts relative to the intelligent AGC problem in real-world power systems.

This second volume of a renowned series explores all-new topics critical to the future of tribology. Topics discussed include properties of silane, thio, phthalocyanine and phospholipid films, membranes, grafts, and SAMs on gold, silica, and graphite substrates; water/oil emulsions used as oil well-drilling fluids; properties of organized surfactant assemblies and aqueous solutions of alkyl polyglucosides; surfactants as demulsifiers in enhanced crude oil production from old wells; the fundamentals of surface chemistry at tribological interfaces; the role of surface science in magnetic recording tribology; antiwear and friction modifier compounds for automotive applications; surfactants as antimicrobial agents in lubricants; and biosurfactants, biolubricants, and bioemulsions.

Integrating the studies of epilepsy, neurosciences, computational neurosciences, mathematics, physics, engineering, and medicine, this volume provides the first means to a clear, structured, and enriching multidisciplinary perspective for developing students, researchers, and clinicians in the field of epilepsy. The text gives up to date information on the state of current research, possible future research, and clinical directions in the fields of epilepsy and seizure dynamics. Clear illustrations that illustrate the patterns of brain electrophysiology and behavioral manifestations are provided to aid comprehension. The authors include extensive references in each chapter to enhance further study.

This book evaluates group work models developed through collaborations between researchers and community agencies, and discusses issues around instruction and dissemination of evidence-based group work in practice settings.This book was published as a special issue of Social Work with Groups.

While several available texts discuss molded plastic optics, none provide information on all classes of molded optics. Filling this gap, Molded Optics presents detailed descriptions of molded plastic, glass, and infrared optics. Since an understanding of the manufacturing process is necessary to develop cost-effective, producible designs, the book extensively covers various manufacturing methods, design guidelines, trade-offs, best practices, and testing of critical parameters. It also discusses topics that often arise when designing systems with molded optics, such as mitigating stray light and mating systems by eye.

Providing an interdisciplinary look at optics technology, this book investigates the connection between nanotechnology, MOEMS, and biotechnology. It covers fundamental relationships and system applications and includes design examples and numerous useful references. The author discusses emerging technologies augmented with MEMS, MOEMS, nanotechnology, biotechnology, fiber optic sensing, integrated optics, optical computing and signal processing, integrated optics, and electro-optics. He uses case studies to illustrate how emerging optics technologies are applied in the marketplace.

Metal atoms produce a rich chemistry with unique properties and are of considerable interest in academic, government, commercial, and regulatory sectors. Although there is considerable literature documenting the use of quantum chemistry calculations in the study of metallic systems, there are few books that collect and present this information in a comprehensive format. This volume focuses on state-of-the-art quantum chemical methodologies, emphasizing application to a wide variety of chemical systems containing metal atoms. The book explains the theory underpinning the methodologies, presents a practical set of modalities for studying metallic systems, assesses the current technological barriers, and examines future challenges and possibilities.

Presented within the framework of finite deformation theory, this text covers large deformation elastoplasticity, and includes numerous chapters on the mathematical and physical theories of plasticity. It also includes an introduction to nonlinear continuum mechanics and nonlinear elasticity.

Offers students with practical knowledge of the fundamentals of designing, executing, and reporting the results of a research project. This work includes fresh exercises in the areas of physical properties, lipids, proteins, and gelatin. It includes a brief introduction to each laboratory exercise and a listing of materials needed.

Eye-opening analysis of the pervasive effects of corporate marketing to children and how corporations shape today's youth culture

Classic and contemporary readings in economic sociology, including several original contributions from leading scholars, providing students with a broad understanding of the dimensions of economic life

The original gold-standard introduction to legal reasoning, now revised and updated for a new generation of lawyers

This book applies rough set theory and rough approximation technique to real-world multiple objective decision making (MODM) problems. The authors present several techniques in rough approximation and apply them to case studies in engineering, such as particle swarms and transportation. Progressing from theory to application, the text covers rough set theory, probability theory, and fuzzy set theory; multiple objective rough decision making, bi-level, multiple objective rough decision making, stochastic multiple objective rough decision making, and fuzzy multiple objective rough decision making; and the simulated-based intelligent algorithm.

With detailed coverage of DNA liquid crystals, this book explores the information available on the condensation of various forms of DNA. The text presents the practical applications of the peculiar properties of the liquid-crystalline state of nucleic acids. It also shows how double-stranded nucleic acids represent an important tool for nanotechnology. The authors address modeling the state of the DNA molecules under laboratory conditions, which clarifies of the role of these molecules in living cells and for directed, artificial regulation of biological activity of the DNA by various chemical and biologically active compounds of medical importance.

Written for students and practitioners within the discipline of anthropology, this book provides a comprehensive discussion of the application of methods, current theories, and future directions in hard tissue research. It includes information on differentiating human from non-human bone and discusses areas such as bone mechanics and histopathology. It provides direction for juvenile and adult bone age estimation and includes over 150 photographs for reference, including 43 in color. Specific topics include basic bone and dental biology and histomorphology; bone health, growth and development; advances in technology; and histological collections available for researchers.

This book provides guidance to those who are contemplating a career in scientific research and those who are already engaged in the profession. Designed to promote dialogue between scientific researchers and those in training, this book describes the philosophy of the scientific method and the knowledge and attributes needed for a successful career in research. The text discusses the influence that managerialism has had on scientific organizations, and it proposes ways in which these influences can be replaced by leadership, which is more appropriate for nurturing scientists¿ creativity. The book also profiles the careers of individual scientific researchers to give readers insight into their success.

Many edible plants considered exotic in the Western world are actually quite mainstream in other cultures. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information as well as their culinary uses. A user-friendly format enables readers to easily locate information on botanical and agricultural aspects, economic and social importance, food uses, storage, preparation, and potential toxicity. The book also contains a chapter that reviews important historical, economic, geopolitical, health, environmental, and ethical considerations associated with exotic food plants. The book is enhanced by more than 200 drawings, many chosen from historical art of extraordinary quality.

This timely reference discusses the problems of environmental and economic crises and explains how they are the product of the overextension of resources. The book critiques the standard approach of economics and establishes the methodological and biophysical principles needed to develop the concept of socioeconomic sustainability. Emphasizing that movement along the path towards economic, environmental, and social sustainability begins with the individual, the authors offer advice on reconciling the principles of economics and ecology. They propose a worldview based on systemic thinking that treats the environment and economics as an ecosystemic unit.

The after-school activity context has grown in importance over the past 30yrs as major demographic change (i.e.dual-career families & latchkey children) has swept the country. This bk looks at the influences of after-school activities on child & adol.dev

Documents the development and growth of centers of excellence at Tribal Colleges and Universities in the U.S. through a program supported by the Native American Higher Education Initiative, a W.W. Kellogg Foundation Project.

Presents individual concepts and practical models of native educ. programs that have been developed & implemented in native communities & promotes use of these models as a guide for policy-making, leadership & leadership devel., and teaching & learning.

It¿s the Information Age, yet as information has become available in a myriad of interconnected avenues, the ability to find quality information in a timely manner has become more complex. Knowing the resources is important for quality engineering. Providing a one-stop shop, this book presents an overview of evaluated books, journals, reports, web sites and organizations that can help engineers and librarians find the right source for the information they need. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and features new sections on nanotechnology and green engineering.

Suitable for practicing engineers and engineers in training, this book covers the most important operations involving particulate solids. Through clear explanations of theoretical principles and practical laboratory exercises, the text provides an understanding of the behavior of powders and pulverized systems. It also helps readers develop skills for operating, optimizing, and innovating particle processing technologies and machinery in order to carry out industrial operations. The author explores common bulk solids processing operations, including milling, agglomeration, fluidization, mixing, and solid¿fluid separation.

This book deals with both microwave propagation and remote sensing in various atmospheric and tropospheric conditions. After discussing the derived parameters of water, the text covers free space propagation, as well as conditions and constituents such as water vapor and vapor pressure, density, and ray bending. It also explores Maxwell's equations and free space loss calculations, in addition to reflection, interference, polarization of electromagnetic waves, radio refraction, and atmospheric turbulence. The author addresses effects of snow, hail, and aerosols, and he presents radiometric models and methods of measurement of water vapor, as well as frequency/multi-frequency methodology.

This book presents the first comprehensive survey of the properties and performance of TiO2-based semiconductors. It covers the use of defect engineering in the formation of novel oxide semiconductors with controlled properties. The author compares surface versus bulk semiconducting properties of oxide, outlines light measurements and light-induced properties, and describes a wide range of properties of TiO2 and its solid solutions. He also discusses the use of TiO2 in solar hydrogen fuel and solar water purification applications.

The finite element method (FEM) has become the standard method used by engineers for the solution of static and dynamic problems for elastic and inelastic structures and machines. This volume explores the theory behind the method and instruction in use of ANSYS®, a commonly used commercial finite element program. Totally self contained, the book provides the necessary background on solid mechanics (elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity) and mathematics. It includes theory and examples and contains detailed instructions for solutions using ANSYS for problems involving small- and large-deformation elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity, vibrations, and wave propagation, as well as fracture mechanics, building, plates and shells, and contact.

Requiring no advanced knowledge of wave propagation, this text focuses on theoretical aspects of metamaterials, periodic composites, and layered composites. It gives novices a platform from which they can start exploring the subject in more detail. With special emphasis on elastic media and acoustics, the book covers elastodynamic, acoustic, and electrodynamic metamaterials, including negative permittivity materials, artificial magnetic metamaterials, Willis materials, and extremal materials. Mainly self-contained, it provides detailed derivations, numerous illustrations, end-of-chapter problems, and extensive references.

Revised and updated, this second edition includes new coverage of aquifers, US federal regulations, groundwater quality, and history of hydrogeology, and offers new international case studies. Useful as a field guide and a textbook, it contains standard methods for planning and undertaking hydrogeologic investigations. Presenting ASTM standards and EPA and US Geological Survey field techniques, the book covers hydrogeologic fundamentals, conceptual models, planning, surface and subsurface investigations, field inventory, stream flow and water quality measurements, and report preparation. It also contains source information for additional study, as well as a glossary. Downloadable software allows readers to design their own aquifer tests.

The last decade has seen a huge interest in green organic chemistry, particularly as chemical educators look to "green" their undergraduate curricula. Detailing published laboratory experiments and proven case studies, this book discusses concrete examples of green organic chemistry teaching approaches from both lecture/seminar and practical perspectives. Leading contributors address such topics as the elimination of solvents in the organic laboratory, organic reactions under aqueous conditions, organic reactions in non-aqueous media, and organic reagents. This reference allows instructors to directly incorporate the material presented in the text into their courses.

Activity in the nanodimensional active sites of large biological macromolecules greatly accelerates biological reactions. The chirality of the reactants also has a strong influence on the process, but its importance in such biological reactions has only recently begun to be understood. This book explores the influence of chirality on reaction mechanisms in such biological nanospaces. The text addresses ribosomal architecture and the influence of the chirality of amino acid and sugar in the active sites of transferase, oxidoreductases, hydrolases, lysases, isomerase, ligases, and other systems.