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Hardback. Introduces the basic principles of multicriteria analysis (MCA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) techniques. This title gives detailed descriptions of a number of food and non-food agro-industrial applications of MCA and LCA, providing the reader with practical examples of the implementation of these tools in the field of agro-industry. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 155 pages, 68 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNU; THRB; THX; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857297037
- ISBN
- 9780857297037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Reliability and Safety of Complex Technical Systems and Processes
Kolowrokcki, Krzysztof; Soszynska- Budney, Jo...
Hardback. This book presents integrated and analytical models for the reliability, availability and safety of complex non-repairable and repairable multistate technical systems, with reference to their operation processes and their practical applications. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 405 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PBWH; TGPQ; TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 405
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296931
- ISBN
- 9780857296931
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.96
€ 182.96
Hardback. With the aim of improving power system reliability, this volume covers the background, analytical methodology, reliability assessment, and optimization as well as their application in straightforward language that emphasizes practical implementation. Num Pages: 300 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGPR; THRB; THRD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296870
- ISBN
- 9780857296870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.09
€ 182.09
Hardback. This book offers a general method of Lyapunov functional construction which lets researchers analyze the degree to which the stability properties of differential equations are preserved in their difference analogues. Includes examples from physical systems. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKJ; PBKQ; PBT; TGMD4; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296849
- ISBN
- 9780857296849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.92
€ 120.92
Hardback. Offering case studies from the energy sector, this book explains the principles of organizational learning aimed at improving organizational intelligence. Includes a corporate IQ test for insight into how an organization can stay at the competitive frontier. Num Pages: 294 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJD; KNB; TH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296788
- ISBN
- 9780857296788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.38
€ 120.38
Hardback. Greening Airports considers the sustainable development of the entire air transport system, from airports and air traffic control to airlines. The text provides a broad overview of the topic, as well as a system for both monitoring and assessment. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNGV; RNU; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296573
- ISBN
- 9780857296573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.14
€ 181.14
Hardback. This up-to-date and authoritative volume, written by experts in the field, covers the latest research on procedures used to assess the risk to, and vulnerability of, critical infrastructures such as telephone networks and the electricity distribution system. Num Pages: 204 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGPQ; THRD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296542
- ISBN
- 9780857296542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.74
€ 120.74
Fault Detection and Fault-tolerant Control Using Sliding Modes
Alwi, Halim; Edwards, Christopher; Pin Tan, C...
Hardback. With case studies illustrating the use of sliding-mode methods in aeronautical systems, this is the first text setting out the latest developments in the field. It introduces the basic concepts before moving on to describe the applications of sliding modes. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 368 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296498
- ISBN
- 9780857296498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.48
€ 182.48
Hardback. The spectrum of repetitive decisions required to control a complex production system can dramatically impact the financial results of a manufacturing company. This book contains detailed descriptions of practical control and decision techniques. Editor(s): Armbruster, Dieter; Kempf, Karl G. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KJT; PBWH; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296436
- ISBN
- 9780857296436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.01
€ 182.01
Hardback. Reflecting the burgeoning field of nanotechnology research and its potential impact of the growing energy crisis, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in the energy-related fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Editor(s): Zang, Ling. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 946 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBN; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 946
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296375
- ISBN
- 9780857296375
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 352.53
€ 352.53
Hardback. This book explores the research and development of fully-functional miniature rotorcraft unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). It also provides a complete treatment of their design and examines possible future research directions. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 289 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296344
- ISBN
- 9780857296344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.68
€ 212.68
Hardback. This rigorous and practical introduction to nonlinear control design was written by the creators of the dynamic surface control algorithm. It discusses a range of problems including DSC design, output feedback, input saturation and fault-tolerant control. Series: Communications and Control Engineering. Num Pages: 268 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; TJFM; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296313
- ISBN
- 9780857296313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85
Hardback. This book presents the state of the art of computational models and optimization methods for internal combustion engine development. It achieves this using multi-dimensional computational fluid mechanics (CFD) tools and genetic algorithms Num Pages: 331 pages, 65 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ; TGBN; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296184
- ISBN
- 9780857296184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.14
€ 182.14
Multi-objective Evolutionary Optimisation for Product Design and Manuf...
. Ed(S): Wang, Lihui; Ng, Amos H. C.; Deb, Ka...
Hardback. This book presents state-of-the-art research in multi-objective evolutionary optimisation for integrated product design and manufacturing. It details innovative methodologies, algorithms and systems in the area of modelling, simulation and optimisation. Editor(s): Wang, Lihui; Ng, Amos H. C.; Deb, Kalyanmoy. Series: Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Num Pages: 505 pages, 77 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBD; TDP; TGPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 935.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 505
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296177
- ISBN
- 9780857296177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.30
€ 235.30
Hardback. This book gives a holistic overview of perspectives for design methodology, addresses trends for developing a powerful methodical support for design practice and provides a starting point for future design research. Editor(s): Birkhofer, Herbert. Num Pages: 302 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBD; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296146
- ISBN
- 9780857296146
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.01
€ 182.01
Hardback. Advanced Mechanics in Robotic Systems illustrates ambitious, original mechanical designs and techniques for developing new robot prototypes. Case studies focus on projects in mechatronics that have high growth expectations: humanoid robots, robotics hands, mobile robots, etc. Editor(s): Nava Rodriguez, Nestor Eduardo. Num Pages: 105 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD4; TJFM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 105
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857295873
- ISBN
- 9780857295873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardback. This book offers rigorous, yet practical, methods for the design of networked and distributed predictive control systems, including new techniques for system design, insight into likely issues and challenges, and integrated exposition of novel research topics. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 260 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857295811
- ISBN
- 9780857295811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Hardback. This book describes theories and technologies that readers can use to improve their own experience of digital manufacturing science. It introduces the definition, theory architecture, main content and key technologies of digital manufacturing science. Series: Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Num Pages: 380 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857295637
- ISBN
- 9780857295637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.91
€ 264.91
Hardback. The new idea of using WSNs for large-scale dimensional metrology has led to the design of distributed systems, subverting classic approaches and providing unique advantages such as portability and flexibility. This book explores the cutting edge in this field. Num Pages: 233 pages, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PDDM; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857295422
- ISBN
- 9780857295422
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.45
€ 181.45
Hardback. This book presents the most recent concepts, methods and techniques being used in the preliminary design of a promising emerging technology: the production of clean 'syngas' from waste materials. It features contributions from leading experts in the field. Editor(s): Puigjaner, Luis. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 328 pages, 52 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNP; TCB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857295392
- ISBN
- 9780857295392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.24
€ 182.24