These important IMechE conference transactions identify the good and bad things about industry behaviour in new train provision; things that have caused frustration within both government and industry
Healthcare Engineering - Latest Developments and Applications focuses on building design and management, environmental issues including energy consumption and emission, plus air quality and infection
Renewable Bioenergy - Technologies, Risks and Rewards explores the management of risks faced by bioenergy projects and the potential benefits that they bring. This volume includes papers from authorit
The International Conference on Vehicle Safety 2002, of which this is the proceedings, was held in May 2002 at the IMechE Headquarters in London, England. Twenty-six papers present research on topics
In a volume published for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), organized by its Automobile Division, and supported by its Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Group (among other internatio
This collection of papers from an October 2001 conference reports on real projects in nuclear decommissioning and discusses aspects of decommissioning such as regulation and international cooperation,
Papers from a recent conference highlight the need for emission reduction strategies and technologies in transport and off-highway mobile machinery. They address issues faced by vehicle machine and en
From Powder to Bulk provides the opportunity to explore the latest key powder and bulk solids handling issues and technologies. The international flavour of the papers in this volume provides a forum
Ten papers in which government transportation officials, academics, and professionals from a range of interested industries review some of the concepts and experiences bus of transportation systems in
Contains papers from a November 1999 meeting discussing regulations, legislation, and enforcement powers available to local authorities and other enforcement bodies in the area of noise and vibration.
Responding to the importance of vehicle acoustics and vibration quality (for example, tire noise and exhaust systems) to market success and environmental impact, this volume features papers by contrib
Sixteen contributions selected from the November 1999 conference discuss how the infrastructures of railway systems in the UK and internationally can increase safety and reliability. Topics include t
Proceedings of a September 1999 conference, presenting ongoing work in the field of heat transfer. Papers are organized in sections on heat exchangers, convection, compact exchangers, boiling and two-
A collection of papers from a September 1999 meeting, adding to the body of knowledge on the effectiveness of child restraint systems. Papers address injuries to children in accidents, the use of chil
Two-volume set of the proceedings of the March 1999 conference emphasizing theory, design methods and optimization, reliability, and operability. While examining the latest developments in three-dime
Proceedings of the May 1998 seminar held in May 1998 and organized by the Steam Plant Committee of IMechE. Seven papers react to the present demands of a changing electricity market by discussing such
The seminar focused on how utilities can obtain investment for technologies that many consider untested and uneconomical. The eight topics include the British new and renewable energy program, renewab
A dozen papers project the future of railroads, emphasizing trends and conditions in Europe. They consider such topics as the environmental noise dividend from new railways, making light rail affordab
Increased environmental awareness and legislation have begun shifting the emphasis from high-energy cooling strategies, in which full air conditioning was considered essential, to low-energy "greener
The Autotech Congress brings together manufacturers, researchers, designers, users, industry groups, and academics to create a forum for the exchange of information and innovation. The papers included
The automotive lubricants arena has undergone significant changes since the first edition of this book was published in 1996. Environmental concerns, particularly reagarding improvement of ar quality
Fluid machinery is essential for the movement of oil and gas in the extraction and hydrocarbon processing industries. Improvements and innovations in fluid machinery result in improved reliability, a
Fuel Injection Systems addresses key issues in fuel delivery and associated technologies which are evolving faster than ever. The rapid technological change has reduced product life cycles resulting
These IMechE conference transactions examine how major improvements have been made in product delivery processes by the effective use of both statistical and analytical methods, as well as examining t
Brings together papers from a November 2000 conference on all areas of the rail industry and academia, reporting on recent technological advances in the industry. Themes include the passenger environm
The 22 papers cover safety management; risk, error, and testing; signalling safety and maintenance; on-train safety systems; fire and ventilation; and leaves on the line. Among the specific topics are
Nine contributions from railway engineers describe current developments to improve performance and cost effectiveness of wheels and axles and their associated components, paying particular attention t
Papers from an October 2000 conference present best practices in technical, contractual, commercial, and people management in power stations. Themes are boiler techniques, managing people, turbogenera
Contains papers from a September 2000 symposium, covering new developments and applications in aspects of rotating machinery vibration, such as bladed systems, bearings and seals, balancing, condition
Eight papers explore the actual and potential use of numerical simulation as support for designing and fabricating welded components, especially in relation to dimensional change, residual stress, and
The meeting was the first open scientific gathering on the topic after the British government began initiatives to help companies turn ocean waves into electricity and sell it to consumers. Eight tech
It has been frequently stated that energy storage is an essential requirement if significant generation by renewables is to be achieved, but are the present systems likely to be adequate? This text r
The six papers presented at the September 1999 seminar discuss the process and possibilities of powder metallurgy (PM), designing with PM for adhesive wear, designing with tungsten carbide for erosive
The papers presented in Composites for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry examine the latest research into such topics as theories, design, and failure modes; processing service and structural applicat
Keeps up with the latest fashion in scientific books by charging about a dollar a page and not bothering with an introduction or subject index. Ten papers consider such topics as electronic controls a
Fire and Explosions addresses the most recent advances in fire and explosion modelling, the emphasis being on validation and application to test cases and design situations.Devoted to various aspects
The Toronto transit commission's T1 subway car, safety audits, how materials management can add value to a business, group standards and vehicle acceptance, commissioning trains, reliability growth in
Tribology embraces the process of friction, lubrication, and wear in mechanical equipment. It finds particular application for reducing the consumption of energy and fuel, and for increasing the relia
The papers from this IMechE conference deal with all aspects of environmental management relating to land, water and air, describing the technologies applicable to these areas. With the advent of Land
