Basics of Hydraulic Systems Second Edition This textbook surveys hydraulics and fluid power systems technology with new chapters on system modeling and hydraulic systems controls now included. The text presents topics in a systematic way following the course of energy transmission in hydraulic power generation distribution deployment modeling and control in fluid power systems. | Basics of Hydraulic Systems Second Edition GBP 130.00 1
Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology Second Edition Detailing the major developments of the last decade the Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology Second Edition updates the original and remains the most comprehensive and authoritative book on the subject. With all chapters either revised (in some cases completely) or expanded to account for new developments this book sets itself apart by approaching hydraulic fluids as a component of a system and focusing on key technological aspects. Written by experts from around the world the handbook covers all major classes of hydraulic fluids in detail delving into chemistry design fluid maintenance and selection and other key concepts. It also offers a rigorous overview of hydraulic fluid technology and evaluates the ecological benefits of water and its use as an important alternative technology. This complete overview discusses pumps and motors valves and reservoir design as well as fluid properties and associated topics. These include air entrainment modulus lubrication and wear assessment by bench and pump testing biodegradability and fire resistance. Contributors also present particularly important material on biodegradable fluids and the use of water as a hydraulic fluid. As the foremost resource on the design selection and testing of hydraulic systems and fluids used in engineering applications this book contains new illustrations data tables and practical examples all updated with essential information on the latest methods. To streamline presentation relevant content from the first edition has been integrated into this new version where appropriate. The result is a reference that helps readers develop an unparalleled understanding of the total hydraulic system including essential hardware fluid properties and hydraulic lubricants. GBP 94.99 1
Numerical Simulation in Hydraulic Fracturing: Multiphysics Theory and Applications The expansion of unconventional petroleum resources in the recent decade and the rapid development of computational technology have provided the opportunity to develop and apply 3D numerical modeling technology to simulate the hydraulic fracturing of shale and tight sand formations. This book presents 3D numerical modeling technologies for hydraulic fracturing developed in recent years and introduces solutions to various 3D geomechanical problems related to hydraulic fracturing. In the solution processes of the case studies included in the book fully coupled multi-physics modeling has been adopted along with innovative computational techniques such as submodeling. In practice hydraulic fracturing is an essential project component in shale gas/oil development and tight sand oil and provides an essential measure in the process of drilling cuttings reinjection (CRI). It is also an essential measure for widened mud weight window (MWW) when drilling through naturally fractured formations; the process of hydraulic plugging is a typical application of hydraulic fracturing. 3D modeling and numerical analysis of hydraulic fracturing is essential for the successful development of tight oil/gas formations: it provides accurate solutions for optimized stage intervals in a multistage fracking job. It also provides optimized well-spacing for the design of zipper-frac wells. Numerical estimation of casing integrity under stimulation injection in the hydraulic fracturing process is one of major concerns in the successful development of unconventional resources. This topic is also investigated numerically in this book. Numerical solutions to several other typical geomechanics problems related to hydraulic fracturing such as fluid migration caused by fault reactivation and seismic activities are also presented. This book can be used as a reference textbook to petroleum geotechnical and geothermal engineers to senior undergraduate graduate and postgraduate students and to geologists hydrogeologists geophysicists and applied mathematicians working in this field. This book is also a synthetic compendium of both the fundamentals and some of the most advanced aspects of hydraulic fracturing technology. | Numerical Simulation in Hydraulic Fracturing: Multiphysics Theory and Applications GBP 44.99 1
Design of Hydraulic Gates Revised and updated this second edition of Design of Hydraulic Gates maintains the same goal as the original: to be used as a textbook and a manual of design of gates presenting the main aspects of design manufacture installation and operation of hydraulic gates while introducing new products technologies and calculation procedures. This edition included new chapters on intake gates and trashrack design highlighting the aspects of safety operational and maintenance procedures. To improve the strength against structural failure of intake trashracks the author proposes a series of rigid calculation assumptions design parameters and manufacturing procedures which will certainly result in safer trashracks. Some 340 drawings and photographs 82 tables 107 references and 23 worked examples help the reader to understand the basic concepts and calculation methods presented. GBP 94.99 1
Open Channel Hydraulics River Hydraulic Structures and Fluvial Geomorphology For Engineers Geomorphologists and Physical Geographers This book presents practical hydraulic and river engineering research along with fluvial geomorphological concepts and links the theoretical and practical knowledge of people working every day with rivers streams and hydraulic structures to fluvial geomorphology. Besides providing a guide for professionals this book also provides material for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to rehabilitate rivers streams and waterways. | Open Channel Hydraulics River Hydraulic Structures and Fluvial Geomorphology For Engineers Geomorphologists and Physical Geographers GBP 44.99 1
Hydraulic Engineering of Dams Hydraulic engineering of dams and their appurtenant structures counts among the essential tasks to successfully design safe water-retaining reservoirs for hydroelectric power generation flood retention and irrigation and water supply demands. In view of climate change especially dams and reservoirs among other water infrastructure will and have to play an even more important role than in the past as part of necessary mitigation and adaptation measures to satisfy vital needs in water supply renewable energy and food worldwide as expressed in the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. This book deals with the major hydraulic aspects of dam engineering considering recent developments in research and construction namely overflow conveyance and dissipations structures of spillways river diversion facilities during construction bottom and low-level outlets as well as intake structures. Furthermore the book covers reservoir sedimentation impulse waves and dambreak waves which are relevant topics in view of sustainable and safe operation of reservoirs. The book is richly illustrated with photographs highlighting the various appurtenant structures of dams addressed in the book chapters as well as figures and diagrams showing important relations among the governing parameters of a certain phenomenon. An extensive literature review along with an updated bibliography complete this book. GBP 44.99 1
Nuclear Systems Volume I Thermal Hydraulic Fundamentals Third Edition Nuclear Systems Volume I: Thermal Hydraulic Fundamentals Third Edition provides an in-depth introduction to nuclear power focusing on thermal hydraulic design and analysis of the nuclear core and other key nuclear plant components. The authors stress the integration of fluid flow and heat transfer as applied to all power reactor types and energy source distribution. They cover nuclear reactor concepts and systems including GEN III+ GEN IV and SMR reactors and new power cycles. The text includes new chapter examples and problems using concept parameters full-color text and art computer programs figure slides and a solutions manual. FEATURES Rigorous coverage of nuclear power generation fundamentals Description and analysis of the latest nuclear power plant designs and technologies Extensive examples in each chapter to illustrate the analysis methods which have been presented New full-color art and text features to enhance the presentation of topics Integration of fluid flow and heat transfer as applied to single- and two-phase coolants Readers will develop the knowledge and design skills needed to improve the next generation of nuclear reactors. | Nuclear Systems Volume I Thermal Hydraulic Fundamentals Third Edition GBP 145.00 1
Nuclear Systems Volume II Elements of Thermal Hydraulic Design This book provides advanced coverage of a wide variety of thermal fluid systems and technologies in nuclear power plants including discussions of the latest reactor designs and their thermal/fluid technologies. Beyond the thermal hydraulic design and analysis of the core of a nuclear reactor the book covers other components of nuclear power plants such as the pressurizer containment and the entire primary coolant system. Placing more emphasis on the appropriate models for small-scale resolution of the velocity and temperature fields through computational fluid mechanics the book shows how this enhances the accuracy of predicted operating conditions in nuclear plants. It introduces considerations of the laws of scaling and uncertainty analysis along with a wider coverage of the phenomena encountered during accidents. FEATURES Discusses fundamental ideas for various modeling approaches for the macro- and microscale flow conditions in reactors Covers specific design considerations such as natural convection and core reliability Enables readers to better understand the importance of safety considerations in thermal engineering and analysis of modern nuclear plants Features end-of-chapter problems Includes a solutions manual for adopting instructors This book serves as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in nuclear engineering and studying thermal/hydraulic systems in nuclear power plants. | Nuclear Systems Volume II Elements of Thermal Hydraulic Design GBP 110.00 1
Water Conservancy and Civil Construction SET Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Hydraulic Civil and Construction Engineerin Water Conservancy and Civil Construction gathers the most cutting-edge research on:Water Conservancy ProjectsCivil EngineeringConstruction Technology and ProcessThe book is aimed at academics and engineers in water and civil engineering. | Water Conservancy and Civil Construction SET Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Hydraulic Civil and Construction Engineerin GBP 250.00 1
Advanced DC/AC Inverters Applications in Renewable Energy DC/AC inversion technology is of vital importance for industrial applications including electrical vehicles and renewable energy systems which require a large number of inverters. In recent years inversion technology has developed rapidly with new topologies improving the power factor and increasing power efficiency. Proposing many novel approaches Advanced DC/AC Inverters: Applications in Renewable Energy describes advanced DC/AC inverters that can be used for renewable energy systems. The book introduces more than 100 topologies of advanced inverters originally developed by the authors including more than 50 new circuits. It also discusses recently published cutting-edge topologies. Novel PWM and Multilevel Inverters The book first covers traditional pulse-width-modulation (PWM) inverters before moving on to new quasi-impedance source inverters and soft-switching PWM inverters. It then examines multilevel DC/AC inverters which have overcome the drawbacks of PWM inverters and provide greater scope for industrial applications. The authors propose four novel multilevel inverters: laddered multilevel inverters super-lift modulated inverters switched-capacitor inverters and switched-inductor inverters. With simple structures and fewer components these inverters are well suited for renewable energy systems. Get the Best Switching Angles for Any Multilevel Inverter A key topic for multilevel inverters is the need to manage the switching angles to obtain the lowest total harmonic distortion (THD). The authors outline four methods for finding the best switching angles and use simulation waveforms to verify the design. The optimum switching angles for multilevel DC/AC inverters are also listed in tables for quick reference. Application Examples of DC/AC Inverters in Renewable Energy Systems Highlighting the importance of inverters in improving energy saving and power-supply quality the final chapter of the book supplies design examples for applications in wind turbine and solar panel energy systems. Written by pioneers in advanced conversion and inversion technology this book guides readers in designing more effective DC/AC inverters for use in renewable energy systems. | Advanced DC/AC Inverters Applications in Renewable Energy GBP 77.99 1
Water Conservancy and Civil Construction Volume 2 Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Hydraulic Civil and Construction Engin Water Conservancy and Civil Construction gathers the most cutting-edge research on: Water Conservancy Projects Civil Engineering Construction Technology and Process The book is aimed at academics and engineers in water and civil engineering. | Water Conservancy and Civil Construction Volume 2 Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Hydraulic Civil and Construction Engin GBP 140.00 1
Die Cast Engineering A Hydraulic Thermal and Mechanical Process A frequently misunderstood technology die casting is considered the shortest route between raw material and near net shape. For many decades high pressure die casting was viewed as an art based upon seat of the pant strategies. However many of these crude reactions actually worked because the fundamental process is quite forgiving of eccentricities. Exploring these reactions with scientific logic Die Casting Engineering presents a broad study of each procedure in the die casting process and clearly outlines its basic science and principles. This guide is written in a reader-friendly and logical format by an experienced authority in quality and productivity enhancement tooling design metal feed system analysis temperature management and environmental regulation. While its scope is broad and covers the many facets of die casting the book's main focus is on function problem identification and solution and strategic logic. Generously illustrated it provides a comprehensive explanation of why high pressure die casting is reliable predictable and teachable. | Die Cast Engineering A Hydraulic Thermal and Mechanical Process GBP 59.99 1
Optimization of Hydraulic Fracture Stages and Sequencing in Unconventional Formations Shale gas and/or oil play identification is subject to many screening processes for characteristics such as porosity permeability and brittleness. Evaluating shale gas and/or oil reservoirs and identifying potential sweet spots (portions of the reservoir rock that have high-quality kerogen content and brittle rock) requires taking into consideration multiple rock reservoir and geological parameters that govern production. The early determination of sweet spots for well site selection and fracturing in shale reservoirs is a challenge for many operators. With this limitation in mind Optimization of Hydraulic Fracture Stages and Sequencing in Unconventional Formations develops an approach to improve the industry’s ability to evaluate shale gas and oil plays and is structured to lead the reader from general shale oil and gas characteristics to detailed sweet-spot classifications. The approach uses a new candidate selection and evaluation algorithm and screening criteria based on key geomechanical petrophysical and geochemical parameters and indices to obtain results consistent with existing shale plays and gain insights on the best development strategies going forward. The work introduces new criteria that accurately guide the development process in unconventional reservoirs in addition to reducing uncertainty and cost. GBP 44.99 1
AC Motor Control and Electrical Vehicle Applications AC Motor Control and Electrical Vehicle Applications provides a guide to the control of AC motors with a focus on its application to electric vehicles (EV). It describes the rotating magnetic flux based on which dynamic equations are derived. The text not only deals with the induction motor but covers the permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM). Additionally the control issues are discussed by taking into account the limitations of voltage and current. The latest edition includes more experimental data and expands upon the topics of inverter pulse width modulation methods loss minimizing control and vehicle dynamics. Various EV motor design issues are also reviewed while comparing typical types of PMSMs. FeaturesConsiders complete dynamic modeling of induction and PMSM in the rotating frame. Provides various field-oriented controls while covering advanced topics in PMSM high speed control loss minimizing control and sensorless control. Covers inverter sensors vehicle dynamics driving cycles etc. not just motor control itself. Offers a comparison between BLDC surface PMSM and interior PMSM. Discusses how the motor produces torque and is controlled based on consistent mathematical treatments. GBP 48.99 1
Fish Swimming in Turbulent Waters Hydraulic Engineering Guidelines to assist Upstream Passage of Small-Bodied Fish Species in Standard Box Low-level river crossings including culverts are important for delivering a range of valuable socioeconomic services including transportation and hydrological control. These structures are also known to have negative impacts on freshwater river system morphology and ecology including the blockage of upstream fish passage particularly small-body-mass fish species. Given the enormous environmental problems created by road crossings new hydraulic engineering guidelines are proposed for fish-friendly multi-cell box culvert designs. The focus of these guidelines is on smooth box culverts without appurtenance with a novel approach based upon three basic concepts: (I) the culvert design is optimized for fish passage for small to medium water discharges and for flood capacity for larger discharges (II) low-velocity zones are provided along the wetted perimeter in the culvert barrel and quantified in terms of a fraction of the wetted flow area where the local longitudinal velocity is less than a characteristic fish speed linked to swimming performances of targeted fish species and (III) the culvert barrel is smooth without any other form of boundary treatment and appurtenance. The present monograph develops a number of practical considerations in particular relevant to box culvert operations for less-than-design discharges. It is argued that upstream fish passage capabilities would imply a revised approach to maintenance in part linked to the targeted fish species. This reference work is authored for civil and environmental engineers as well as biology and ecology scientists interested in culvert design. While the book is aimed to professionals the material is also lectured in postgraduate courses and in professional short courses. | Fish Swimming in Turbulent Waters Hydraulic Engineering Guidelines to assist Upstream Passage of Small-Bodied Fish Species in Standard Box GBP 44.99 1
Short-Circuits in AC and DC Systems ANSI IEEE and IEC Standards This book provides an understanding of the nature of short-circuit currents current interruption theories circuit breaker types calculations according to ANSI/IEEE and IEC standards theoretical and practical basis of short-circuit current sources and the rating structure of switching devices. The book aims to explain the nature of short-circuit currents the symmetrical components for unsymmetrical faults and matrix methods of solutions which are invariably used on digital computers. It includes innovations worked examples case studies and solved problems. | Short-Circuits in AC and DC Systems ANSI IEEE and IEC Standards GBP 56.99 1
Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers SI edition This well-established text book fills the gap between the general texts on fluid mechanics and the highly specialised volumes on hydraulic engineering. It covers all aspects of hydraulic science normally dealt with in a civil engineering degree course and will be as useful to the engineer in practice as it is to the student and the teacher. | Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers SI edition GBP 175.00 1
Modeling and Control of AC Machine using MATLAB /SIMULINK This book introduces electrical machine modeling and control for electrical engineering and science to graduate undergraduate students as well as researchers who are working on modeling and control of electrical machines. It targets electrical engineering students who have no time to derive mathematical equations for electrical machines in particular induction machine (IM) and doubly fed induction machines (DFIM). The main focus is on the application of field oriented control technique to induction motor (IM) and doubly fed induction motor (DFIM) in details and since the induction motors have many drawback using this technique therefore the application of a nonlinear control technique (feedback linearization) is applied to a reduced order model of DFIM to enhance the performance of doubly fed induction motor. FeaturesServes as text book for electrical motor modeling simulation and control; especially modeling of induction motor and doubly fed induction motor using different frame of references. Vector control (field oriented control) is given in more detailed and is applied to induction motor. A nonlinear controller is applied to a reduced model of an doubly induction motor associated with a linear observer to estimate the unmeasured load torque which is used to enhance the performance of the vector control to doubly fed induction motor. Access to the full MATLAB/SIMULINK blocks for simulation and control. | Modeling and Control of AC Machine using MATLAB®/SIMULINK GBP 18.99 1
Simulation of Fluid Power Systems with Simcenter Amesim This book illustrates numerical simulation of fluid power systems by LMS Amesim Platform covering hydrostatic transmissions electro hydraulic servo valves hydraulic servomechanisms for aerospace engineering speed governors for power machines fuel injection systems and automotive servo systemsIt includes hydrostatic transmissions automotive fuel injection hydropower speed units governor aerospace servo systems along with case studies of specified companiesAids in predicting and optimizing the static and dynamic performances related to the systems under study | Simulation of Fluid Power Systems with Simcenter Amesim GBP 39.99 1
Design of Hydrodynamic Machines Pumps and Hydro-Turbines Design of Hydrodynamic Machines provides a broad yet concise theoretical background on the relationship between fluid dynamics and geometry. It covers the most important types of turbomachinery used in power generation industrial processes utilities and the oil and gas industry. Offering guidance on the hydraulic design aspect of different parts of turbomachinery such as impellers diffusers volute casing inlet and outlets the book discusses how to conduct performance characteristics testing and evaluate performance parameters of the designed parts. It also covers aspects of CFD of turbomachinery. Readers will be able to perform hydraulic design of important turbomachinery parts using commercially available software. Intended for final year undergraduates and postgraduates in mechanical civil and aeronautical engineering the book will also be useful for those involved in the hydraulic design analysis and testing of turbomachinery. | Design of Hydrodynamic Machines Pumps and Hydro-Turbines GBP 115.00 1
Binders for Durable and Sustainable Concrete Linking theory to practice this book provides a better fundamental understanding of Portland cement and hydraulic binders which is necessary to make better concrete. It has been clearly demonstrated that concrete durability is closely linked to its water/binder ratio and proper curing during the first week after casting. In this rigorously presented work Pierre-Claude Aïtcin explains the complexity of the hydration reaction and how to make use and cure durable and sustainable concrete. This book also details the problems with Portland cement composition at present and outlines the concept of an ideal hydraulic binder which is technically and ecologically efficient as well as being long-lasting and robust. Binders for Durable and Sustainable Concrete is a practical and innovative reference text which will be particularly relevant to engineers and chemists working in the Portland cement concrete and admixture industries. This book will also be of interest to academics and graduate-level students in Civil Engineering departments who specialize in Portland cement and concrete technology. GBP 59.99 1
Optimal Control of Hydrosystems Combines the hydraulic simulation of physical processes with mathematical programming and differential dynamic programming techniques to ensure the optimization of hydrosystems. Presents the principles and methodologies for systems and optimal control concepts; features differential dynamic programming in developing models and solution algorithms for groundwater real-time flood and sediment control of river-reservoir systems and water distribution systems operations as well as bay and estuary freshwater inflow reservoir oprations; and more. | Optimal Control of Hydrosystems GBP 130.00 1
Twenty-Sixth International Congress on Large Dams / Vingt-Sixième Congrès International des Grands Barrages 4th - 6th July 2018 Vienna Austria The International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 26th International Congress in Vienna Austria (1-7 July 2018). The proceedings of the congress focus on four main questions: 1. Reservoir sedimentation and sustainable development; 2. Safety and risk analysis; 3. Geology and dams and 4. Small dams and levees. The book thoroughly discusses these questions and is indispensable for academics engineers and professionals involved or interested in engineering hydraulic engineering and related disciplines. | Twenty-Sixth International Congress on Large Dams / Vingt-Sixième Congrès International des Grands Barrages 4th - 6th July 2018 Vienna Austria GBP 350.00 1
Power-Flow Modelling of HVDC Transmission Systems This book deals exclusively with the power-flow modelling of HVDC transmission systems. Different types of HVDC transmission systems their configurations/connections and control techniques are covered in detail. Power-Flow modelling of both LCC- and VSC-based HVDC systems is covered in this book. Both the unified and the sequential power-flow methods are addressed. DC grid power-flow controllers and renewable energy resources like offshore wind farms (OWFs) are also incorporated into the power-flow models of VSC-HVDC systems. The effects of the different power-flow methods and HVDC control strategies on the power-flow convergence are detailed along with their implementation. Features: Introduces the power-flow concept and develops the power-flow models of integrated AC/DC systems. Different types of converter control are modelled into the integrated AC/DC power-flow models developed. Both unified and the sequential power-flow methods are addressed. DC grid power-flow controllers like the IDCPFC and renewable energy resources like offshore wind farms (OWFs) are introduced and subsequently modelled into the power-flow algorithms. Integrated AC/DC power-flow models developed are validated by implementation in the IEEE 300-bus and European 1354-bus test networks incorporating different HVDC grids. This book aims at researchers and graduate students in Electrical Engineering Power Systems and HVDC Transmission. GBP 140.00 1
Users Guide to Physical Modelling and Experimentation Experience of the HYDRALAB Network A Users Guide to Hydraulic Modelling and Experimentation provides a systematic comprehensive summary of the progress made through HYDRALAB III . The book combines the expertise of many of the leading hydraulic experimentalists in Europe and identifies current best practice for carrying out state-of-the-art modern laboratory investigations. In addition it gives an inventory and reviews recent advances in instrumentation and equipment that drive present and new developments in the subject. The Guide concentrates on four core areas � waves breakwaters sediments and the relatively-new (but rapidly-developing) cross-disciplinary area of hydrodynamics/ecology. Progress made through the �CoMIBBS� component of HYDRALAB III provides the material for a chapter focussed on guidance principles and practice for composite modelling. There is detailed consideration of scaling and the degree of relevance of laboratory/physical modelling approaches for specific contexts included in each of the individual chapters. The Guide includes outputs from the workshops and several of the innovative transnational access projects that have been supported within HYDRALAB III as well as the focussed joint research activities SANDS and CoMIBBS. Its primary purpose is to serve as a shared resource to disseminate the outstanding advances achieved within HYDRALAB III but even more than this it is a tribute to the human and institutional collaborations that led to and sustained the research advances the human relationships that were strengthened and initiated through joint participation in the Programme and the training opportunities that participation provided to the many young researchers engaged in the projects. | Users Guide to Physical Modelling and Experimentation Experience of the HYDRALAB Network GBP 175.00 1