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Distributed-order differential equations, a generalization of fractional calculus, are of increasing importance in many fields of science and engineering from the behaviour of complex dielectric media to the modelling of nonlinear systems. This Brief will broaden the...
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Springer
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2012-02-24
Collection :
SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Electromagnetic vibration transducers are seen as an effective way of harvesting ambient energy for the supply of sensor monitoring systems. Different electromagnetic coupling architectures have been employed but no comprehensive comparison with respect to their output...
Editeur :
Springer
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2012-02-15
Collection :
Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics
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Technological innovation – combined with scientific research – has always constituted a driving force of transformation in our societies. At the same time, it is no longer simply possible to transfer technologies from the North to the South; it is also essential to...
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Springer
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2012-02-15
ePub
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In this work we derive asymptotically stabilizing control laws for electrical power systems using two nonlinear control synthesis techniques. For this transient stabilization problem the actuator considered is a power electronic device, a controllable series capacitor...
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Springer
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2012-02-10
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SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
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The potential of hydrogen as an important future energy source has generated fresh interest in the study of hydrogenous gas mixtures. Indeed, both its high caloricity and reactivity are unique properties, the latter underscoring safety considerations when handling such...
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Springer
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2012-02-09
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Sol-Gel Processing for Conventional and Alternative Energy is a comprehensive source of information on the use of sol-gel processing in materials in energy systems, conversion, storage, and generation. The volume editors include numerous applications, primarily in...
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Springer
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2012-02-04
ePub
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The early 21st century has seen a renewed interest in research in the widely-adopted proportional-integral-differential (PID) form of control. PID Control in the Third Millennium provides an overview of the advances made as a result. Featuring:
new approaches for...
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Springer
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2012-02-03
ePub
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In the new millennium, understanding China’s energy economy is crucial for politicians, businesspeople and energy economists, as China’s energy policy choices will mean both challenges and opportunities for the world in terms of an increasing share of primary energy...
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Springer
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2012-02-02
Collection :
Lecture Notes in Energy
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An important aim behind the restructuring of Germany’s and Europe’s electricity systems is to reduce the environmental burden, especially with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, of the current systems. Emissions must be brought down to a level that is sustainable in...
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Springer
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2012-01-21
ePub
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Proton conduction can be found in many different solid materials, from organic polymers at room temperature to inorganic oxides at high temperature. Solid state proton conductors are of central interest for many technological innovations, including hydrogen and humidity...
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Wiley
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2012-01-18
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Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field combining Mechanical, Electronic, Computer, and other Engineering fields to develop intelligent processes and products. Based on thirty years of extensive work in industry and teaching, this book provides an overview of the...
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Elsevier Science
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2012-01-17
epub sans DRM
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This book, the first in the Woodhead Publishing Reviews: Mechanical Engineering Series, is a collection of high quality articles (full research articles, review articles and cases studies) with a special emphasis on research and development in mechatronics and...
Editeur :
Woodhead Publishing
Parution :
2012-01-10
epub sans DRM
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Starting out with an introduction to the fundamentals of lithium ion batteries, this book begins by describing in detail the new materials for all four major uses as cathodes, anodes, separators, and electrolytes. It then goes on to address such critical issues as...
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Wiley-VCH
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2012-01-09
ePub
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A large international conference on Advances in Intelligent Control and Innovative Computing was held in Hong Kong, March March 16-18, 2011, under the auspices of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists (IMECS 2010). The IMECS is organized...
Editeur :
Springer
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2012-01-07
Collection :
Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
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Elektromechanische Energiewandler (Motoren, Generatoren, Aktuatoren) finden sich in vielfältigen Anwendungen. Da elektromechanische Energiewandler zunehmend Schlüsselkomponenten in komplexen Systemen mit hohen Zuverlässigkeits- und Energieeffizienzansprüchen sind, ist...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2012-01-05
ePub
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The analysis of the reliability and availability of power plants is frequently based on simple indexes that do not take into account the criticality of some failures used for availability analysis. This criticality should be evaluated based on concepts of reliability...
Editeur :
Springer
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2012-01-04
Collection :
Springer Series in Reliability Engineering
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Photovoltaic generation is one of the cleanest forms of energy conversion available. One of the advantages offered by solar energy is its potential to provide sustainable electricity in areas not served by the conventional power grid. Optimisation ofPhotovoltaic Power...
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Springer
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2012-01-03
Collection :
Green Energy and Technology
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Control of Solar Energy Systems details the main solar energy systems, problems involved with their control, and how control systems can help in increasing their efficiency. Thermal energy systems are explored in depth, as are photovoltaic generation and other solar...
Editeur :
Springer
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2012-01-02
Collection :
Advances in Industrial Control
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This book makes a case for a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to energy research—one that brings more of the social sciences to bear. Featuring eight studies from across the spectrum of the social sciences, each applying multiple disciplines to one or...
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Springer
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2012-01-02
Collection :
Environment & Policy
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Control and Optimization Methods for Electric Smart Grids brings together leading experts in power, control and communication systems, and consolidates some of the most promising recent research in smart grid modeling, control and optimization in hopes of laying the...
Editeur :
Springer
Parution :
2011-12-17
Collection :
Power Electronics and Power Systems
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