This book is a compilation of innovative work on image processing applications for renewable energy systems. The chapters in the book describe the use of neural networks in multi-direction dynamic, topographical data frameworks which are designed to account for the distinctive contemporary issues faced when managing environmentally friendly power generation systems. The topics covered include uncertainty analysis methods, computing technologies, automated control systems, performance analysis, riverfront analysis through image processing and solar power estimation methods, to name a few. The information is also complemented with a review of problems in the electric power sector in India. This book is beneficial for professionals and researchers who work on hybrid techniques of GIS, remote sensing, image processing and the implementation of these techniques for utilizing renewable energy resources. Engineers who work on advanced algorithms for renewable energy applications will also get an updated perspective about relevant innovations in this industrial sector.

Focusing on reducing emissions and improving fuel economy, automotive manufacturers are developing electric vehicles (EV) to replace fuel and diesel vehicles starting in 2030 onwards. The EVs, with their green power supplies maximize environmental benefits with zero emissions thereby lowering air pollution levels. There is now an increased demand for stable electric storage systems (ESS) that are part of the design of new electric vehicles. This timely reference gives an overview of modern electrical power systems applied in the current generation of electric vehicles which require an ESS, and how these can be utilized for simultaneous power and data communication. The book starts with an introduction to the topic, before giving a summary of the green power trend for the electric vehicle market. The book then delves into the theoretical and analytical framework required to understand adaptive compensation of the magnetic inductive system (ACMIS), based on zero voltage switch (ZVS). The chapters demonstrate how these systems are used for transmitting electric power from a single-end inverter combined with a compensated network of parallel to parallel (P-P) type and an auto-tuning impedance of LC tank. The book also covers the experimental method for a multifunctional contactless power flow of the G2V mode and bidirectional outer communication and inner communication with giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect for car parking guidance. The experiment shows how to analyze data transferring performance including the current trimming method and how to evaluate data transmission quality according to the relevant parameters. Overall the book serves to familiarize automotive engineers and industry professionals involved in the electric vehicle market with the issues that surround wireless power charging and data transfer systems for electric vehicles, and introduces them to more coherent designs.

This handbook is a guide to numerical and experimental processes that are used to analyze and improve the efficiency of vertical axis rotors. Chapters present information that is required to optimize the geometrical parameters of rotors or understand how to augment upstream water velocity. <p> The authors of this volume present a numerical model to characterize the water flow around the vertical axis rotors using commercial CFD code in Ansys Fluent®. The software has been used to select adequate parameters and perform computational simulations of spiral Darrieus turbines. The contents of the volume explain the experimental procedure carried out to evaluate the performance of the spiral Darrieus turbine, how to characterize the water flow in the vicinity of the tested turbine, and the method to assess the spiral angle influence on the turbine performance parameters. Results for different spiral angles (ranging from 10° to 40°) are presented. <p> This volume is a useful handbook for engineers involved in power plant design and renewable energy sectors who are studying the computational fluid dynamics of vertical axis turbines (such as Darrieus turbines) that are used in hydropower projects. <p> Key features: <p> - 4 chapters that cover the numerical and experimental analysis of vertical axis rotors and hydrokinetic turbines <p> - Simple structured layout for easy reading (methodology, models and results) <p> - Bibliographic study to introduce the reader to the subject <p> - A wide range of parameters included in experiments <p> - A comprehensive appendix of tables for mechanical parameters, statistical models, rotor parameters and geometric details.

Additive manufacturing or 3D printing is the construction of an object using CAD models. The technology for additive manufacturing s gaining traction in recent times due to its accessibility for both personal and industrial use, as well as its usefulness in quick prototyping (either of a whole object or its components) and meeting the needs of small commercial workloads. Advances in Additive Manufacturing Processes informs readers about the breadth of 3D printing processes. Chapters cover the basic knowledge of additive techniques and their industrial applications with relevant examples. The improvements in each method and their recent technical achievements with practical experimental data are highlighted. The book presents eight types of 3D printing processes, covering a diverse range of technologies which represent the industry. The contents also cover selected topics of relevance to additive manufacturing which include the formation of defects and factors that affect the mechanical properties of the additively manufactured components. Chapters also provide recent guidelines for adapting additive manufacturing processes to increase productivity and reduce manufacturing cost. Advances in Additive Manufacturing Processes is a handy reference for scholars and professionals involved in manufacturing industries and process engineering as well as hobbyists who are interested in the current state-of-the-art in 3D printing.

Lean Management Solutions for Contemporary Manufacturing Operations: Applications in the automotive industry covers recent techniques aimed at improving manufacturing activities in automotive factories in the time of the fourth industrial revolution. The book informs the reader about some improvements in hard skills (such as technical concepts, new tools, processes, and applied designs), as well as soft skills (strategic planning and the psychology of motivating human resources in manufacturing setups). The book also presents insight for managers who are working with a niche of employees with disabilities with respect to the automotive industry. Topics in the book include: Application of Graph Theory in Workplace Design Applied Design Disability and the 4th Industrial Revolution People Development, Motivation & Results Low Cost Logistics Solutions Agile Methodologies in Manufacturing Projects This book is a concise, informative reference which updates the reader on recent strategies to maximize productivity in the auto manufacturing sector.

This book focuses on cases and studies of interest to mechanical engineers and industrial technicians. The considered applications in this volume are widely used in several industrial fields particularly in the automotive and aviation industries. Readers will understand the theory and techniques which are used in each application covered in each chapter. <p> The book contents include the following topics: <p> Numerical analysis of hydrokinetic turbines <p> Computational fluid dynamics of a CuO based nanofluid in mini-channel cross-sections <p> Orthodontic biomechanics of a NiTi arch wires <p> Reynold’s number effects on fluid flow through Savonius rotors <p> Effect of operating parameters on Zn-Mn alloys deposited from additive-free chloride bath <p> Optical properties and stability of a blue-emitting phosphor (Sr2P2O7:Eu2+) Under UV and VUV excitation <p> Numerical study of the influence of nanofluid type on thermal improvement in a three dimensional mini channel <p> Electrochemical studies and characterization of Zn-Mn coatings deposited in the presence of novel organic additives <p> Prediction of fire and smoke propagation under a range of external conditions <p> Structural design of a 10 kW H-Darrieus wind turbine <p> The presented case studies and development approaches aim to provide the readers, such as graduate students, PhD candidates and professionals with basic and applied information broadly related to mechanical engineering and technology.

This Global Emerging Innovation Summit (GEIS 2021) book summarizes the proceedings of the international summit held on April 9th and 10th, 2021. The meeting was organized by Lovely Professional University (LPU) and supported by ENEA - the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development. GEIS-2021 is the most comprehensive conference focused on the diverse facets of the innovations in different technical domains. The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers from academia and industry as well as practitioners in allied fields to share their ideas and solutions related to issues and challenges that rely on the use of technology. The conference highlights the multifaceted nature of innovation in engineering and natural sciences. Attendees are given an opportunity to exchange new ideas to establish research relations to find global partners for future collaboration. Authors from academics, government agencies and industries, contributed several papers which truly make the conference a diverse and unique platform in the region for a productive and interdisciplinary dialogue. This volume features 59 contributions which were selected after review by the editors. Chapters cover emerging developments in a broad range sectors including aviation, transportation, pharmaceutical chemistry, medicine, life sciences, space science, electronics, security, artificial intelligence, communications, energy and much more. This compilation is a handy resource for readers who are seeking updates in the latest trends and innovative developments in technology and engineering.

Occupant behaviour in buildings is a point of interest for building designers around the world. Functional buildings have a significant energy demand; therefore, improving the thermal and energy performance of such buildings requires knowledge about the variables that influence them. However, to increase the potential for improving thermal and energy performance of buildings, studies must also consider the occupant’s interactions with the built environment. The occupant behaviour influences the conditions of the internal environment through the occupation of indoor building spaces and through the interaction with building elements, such as air-conditioning, lighting, blinds and windows. Occupant Behaviour in Buildings: Advances and Challenges brings together reviews of these influential aspects, presenting updates on advances and questions that pose challenges in our current understanding of behavioural modeling and its application to building design. Special topics covered in the book include methods to survey occupant behavior, building design choices, occupant behaviour impact on a building's thermal and energy efficiency, and,finally, a simulation of occupants in a building. </P> Key Features </P> - Presents up-to-date information on occupant behaviour in buildings </P> - Eight chapters, written by renowned researchers, provide readers with useful insights on the subject </P> - Includes a case study of buildings in Brazil </P> - Structured reader-friendly content </P> - References for further reading </P> This reference is an informative resource for students and professionals in architecture, civil engineering, building information design, and urban planning. Readers interested in social and behavioural sciences will also gain insights on research methods that are helpful in investigating human behavior in urban dwellings.

Systematic Architectural Design for Optimal Wind Energy Generation is a handy reference on the aerodynamic architectural forms in buildings for optimizing wind energy conversion processes. Chapters of the book cover the basics of wind energy generation and building design that make them more conducive for generating wind power, and in line with sustainable energy design goals. </p> Key Features: </p> - 7 chapters organized in a simple, reader-friendly layout </p> - A learning approach to the subject that highlights key concepts in architectural science and wind energy physics </p> - Introduces readers to the application of computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to visualize and simulate architectural forms under wind actions </p> - An objective focus on architectural forms is presented, including the role of the form in optimizing wind energy conversion and the negative effects of wind on certain forms </p> - Covers the building and positioning of different types of wind turbines </p> - References for further reading </p> Systematic Architectural Design for Optimal Wind Energy Generation is an essential reference for students of architecture at all levels, professional architects, as well as readers interested in green building design, renewable energy, and sustainability studies that pave the way towards proactive environment-friendly solutions.

6G Wireless Communications and Mobile Networking introduces the key technologies behind 6G wireless communication and mobile networking to the reader. The book starts with a general vision of 6G technology, which includes the motivation that drives 6G research, the international organizations working on 6G standardization and recent progress in 6G research. Separate chapters on millimeter-wave and terahertz-wave technologies in 6G, the development of latest 6G antenna technology as well as related wireless communication applications are included in the contents. The book also provides details about the 6G network layer, such as self-organizing network driven by network slicing, software-defined networking and network function virtualization. Finally, it covers some popular research topics, including the challenges and solutions to massive 6G IoT networks, 6G cloud/edge computing and big data systems that may appear in the foreseeable future. &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; Key Features: &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; - Provides a complete introduction to 6G vision and technology &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; - Consists of both basic theories and frontier technologies &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; - Separate chapters on key topics such as 6G physical layers, millimeter wave and terahertz technology and advanced antenna arrays &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; - Covers future trends and applications such as intelligent management systems, 6G IoT networks, cloud/edge computing and big data applications &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; This focused reference will significantly enhance the knowledge of engineering students and apprentices involved in the field of telecommunications. Readers interested in cutting-edge wireless networking technologies will also benefit from the information provided.