896 pages , CRC Press , 2006-12-19 Because the field of plastics is one of the fastest changing areas today, the need arises to offer relevant, comprehensive material on polymers. An established source of information on modern plastics, the Plastics Technology Handbook continues to provide up-to-date coverage on the properties, processing methods, and applications of pol...[Read More]
477 pages , John Wiley & Sons , 2010-01-05 This book deals with the emerging generation of renewable energy technologies, covering solar energy (photovoltaic, thermal and thermodynamic energy conversion), wind energy, marine energy, small hydropower, geothermal energy, biofuels, biogas and the use of wood as a substitute for fossil fuels.
324 pages , MDPI , 2020-03-25 The effects of human-caused global warming are obvious, requiring new strategies and approaches. The concept of business-as-usual is now no longer beneficial. Extraction of renewable energy in marine environments represents a viable solution and an important path for the future. These huge renewable energy resources in seas and oceans can be...[Read More]
389 pages , CRC Press , 2016-12-01 The development of renewable sources for electrical energy has become a mainstream focus in the field of electrical engineering. This book can be used by both engineers and researchers working to develop new electrical systems and investigate existing ones. Additionally, it can serve as a guide for undergraduate and graduate students du...[Read More]
342 pages , Elsevier , 2004-06-30 More than two billion people worldwide have currently no access to grid electricity or other efficient energy supply. This is one third of humanity and the majority live in rural areas. The productivity and health of these people are diminished by reliance on traditional fuels and technologies, with women and children suffering most. Ene...[Read More]
541 pages , CRC Press , 2018-09-03 Utilizes both Computer- and Hand-Based Calculations... Modern practice in geomechanics is becoming increasingly reliant on computer-based software, much of which can be obtained through the Internet. In Geomechanics in Soil, Rock, and Environmental Engineering the application of these numerical techniques is examined not only for soil m...[Read More]
138 pages , Momentum Press , 2017-11-21 In Management of Environmental Impacts, various types of environmental impacts of projects are discussed in sufficient detail, to provide a concise and useful overview for the graduate or professional student. Subjects approached herein include impacts on water bodies, generation of hazardous materials, and alternative energy sourc...[Read More]
702 pages , Wiley-Scrivener , 2017-09-05 The authors have written a practical introductory text exploring the theory and applications of unit operations for environmental engineers that is a comprehensive update to Linvil Rich’s 1961 classic work, “Unit Operations in Sanitary Engineering”. The book is designed to serve as a training tool for those individuals pursu...[Read More]
Information Technology in Environmental Engineering Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering (ITEE 2015)
2016 This book presents new concepts as well as practical applications and experiences in the field of information technology for environmental engineering. The book has three main focus areas: firstly, it shows how information technologies can be employed to support natural resource management and conservation, environmental engineering, scientific simulation and integrated assessment ...[Read More]
720 pages , Wiley , 2009-06-22 Civil engineers are introduced to chemistry and biology through a mass and energy balance approach with this book. It covers ABET required topics of emerging importance, such as sustainable and global engineering. Problems are integrated at the end of the chapters that are similar to those on the FE and PE exams. In addition, readers will h...[Read More]
512 pages , MDPI , 2019-03-07 Entropy theory has wide applications to a range of problems in the fields of environmental and water engineering, including river hydraulic geometry, fluvial hydraulics, water monitoring network design, river flow forecasting, floods and droughts, river network analysis, infiltration, soil moisture, sediment transport, surface water and grou...[Read More]
