Microgrids, such as those connecting smaller villages, university campuses, or other entities smaller than cities that can accommodate their own generation and operate independently from the larger gr
Hydrogen can be used for electricity generation, for transportation as well as--when mixed with natural gas--for heating, thus reducing the carbon emissions of all parts of the energy system. Subseque
This book is about fuzzy logic control and its applications in managing, controlling and operating electrical energy systems. It aims to convey an understanding of design approaches to fuzzy logic con
The concept, evolution and technologies of the Smart Grid are discussed and explained in this comprehensive introduction to the subject. It identifies and discusses the tools required to ensure the in
The advantages of district energy systems over conventional heating and cooling systems include improved efficiency, reliability and safety, reduced environmental impact, and for many situations they
The need for greater bandwidth has driven laser manufacturers towards the use of distributed feedback semiconductor (DFB) lasers with a well-defined single mode. These semiconductor diode-based device
The history of radio broadcasting is traced from its earliest origins, through its role as a subversive tool in World War II to the cold war era, and finally to itspresent day use as an instrument of
Describes how large tides develop in particular places and how an enormous amount of renewable energy could be extracted by building suitable barrages (artificial barriers). The principal features of
This book records the growth of telegraphy over two centuries, depicting the discoveries and ingenuity of the experimenters and engineers involved, the equipment they designed and built, and the organ
* A complete companion for learners taking this British course* 30% more content coverage than previous resources--more thorough coverage for learners* Covers all the core units and linked throughout
The authors present a relatively simple, computer-oriented, general and unified approach to the analysis of metallic antennas and scatterers (of electrically small and medium sizes), based largely on
Cyber-physical-social systems (CPSS) integrate computing, physical assets and human networks. This book describes state-of-the-art CPSS in electric power systems, including detailed approaches on soci
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) use information and communications technologies (ICT) to deliver transport improvements instead of extending physical infrastructure, thereby saving money and reduc
Fully updated new edition of this successful book which provides a firm background to the theory and practice of radiowave propagation engineering in both the troposphere and ionosphere.
Microwave filters are vital components in a variety of electronic systems, including mobile radio, satellite communications and radar. This graduate-level reference provides a thorough explanation of
This book provides an introduction to trusted computing technology and its applications. As computers are increasingly embedded and wireless connected, security becomes imperative. This has resulted i
In this book, Garelli, Mantz and De Battista unify recently proposed control strategies in a generalized framework to deal with different kinds of constraints. The resulting control strategies are bas
This third edition of High Voltage Engineering and Testing describes strategic developments in the field and reflects on how they can best be managed. All the key components of high voltage and distri
This is the first book to discuss current and future applications of waveform diversity and design in subjects such as radar and sonar, communications systems, passive sensing, and many other technolo
Advanced robotics' describes the use of sensor-based robotic devices which exploit powerful computers to achieve the high levels of functionality that begin to mimic intelligent human behaviour. The
As engineering processes are automated and manpower is reduced, condition monitoring of engineering plants has increased in importance. This is a first edition of this book, written by Taver & Penman
This book provides a comprehensive discussion of automatic testing, diagnosis and tuning of analogue, mixed-signal and RF integrated circuits and systems in a single source. The book contains eleven
During the 1980s, the worldwide interest in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) grew rapidly with the introduction of legislation to control the growing interference problems generated by the increase
This book is a comprehensive and accessible book covering all key marketing matters, with an emphasis on practicality and why marketing is important in engineering. Aimed primarily at non-marketing p
Systems modelling is an essential enabling technique for any systems engineering enterprise. These modelling techniques, in particular the Unified Modelling Language (or UML), have been employed wide
The IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) are the national standard to which the domestic and industrial wiring must conform. This book offers the contents of this regulation and includes: exhibition shows
Methane and hydrogen are important energy carriers, relatively clean compared to coal and oil, and are poised to play an important role in replacing these in a modern, low-emission energy system. This
There are many wave and tidal devices under development but as yet very few are actually in revenue-earning production. However the engineering problems are gradually being solved and there is an appe
Wide area monitoring, protection and control systems (WAMPACs) have been recognized as the most promising enabling technologies to meet the challenges of modern electric power transmission systems, wh
Few power systems are isolated from the effects of high voltage DC transmission, and this technology figures prominently in their planning and operation. This new text, written by one of the world's l
This book presents cutting-edge perspectives and research results in smart energy spanning multiple disciplines across four main topics: smart metering, smart grid modeling, control and optimization,
As a result of the increasing complexities of electrical power systems, and developments in the smart grid domain globally, new challenges and opportunities in power quality management continue to eme
This book explains the hazards associated with electricity in its many forms, including electromagnetic radiation. It describes methods of reducing risks to health and to the environment, giving rules
This book provides a broad perspective of vacuum switchgear drawn from the author's many years of experience in this field. Allan Greenwood describes the development of the technology from the earlies
This book presents the twin topics of singular perturbation methods and time scale analysis to problems in systems and control. The heart of the book is the singularly perturbed optimal control syste
