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Advanced Techniques in Porous Structure Design for Additive Manufacturing
Concise, practical guide presenting skills to integrate porous structure design with additive manufacturing requirements Part of Wiley's Additive Manufacturing Skills in Practice series and written with the industry practitioner in mind, Advanced Techniques in Porous Structure Design for Additive Manufacturing addresses the growing integration of porous structures and additive manufacturing, essential for applications in the biomedical, aerospace, and automotive fields in which porous structures are crucial due to their ability to deliver top-notch performance alongside lightweight characteristics. This book covers all areas of the subject and concludes with a series of specialized chapters devoted to simulation software, case studies, and future trends and emerging technologies. Each chapter features a design problem that presents an open-ended scenario to prompt readers to think through the real-world applications of the concepts and theories discussed and connect them to their own job roles. Sample topics discussed in Advanced Techniques in Porous Structure Design for Additive Manufacturing include: * Fundamentals of additive manufacturing, covering processes, materials, and design considerations * Mathematical modeling, covering optimization techniques and the finite element method * Multiscale topology optimization, shape optimization methods, and post-processing techniques * Software utilization in porous structure design, with information on how to program simulations * Porous structures in soft robotics, porous heat sinks, porous plates, and porous mechanical support structures With a blend of theoretical understanding and hands-on expertise in an emerging domain, Advanced Techniques in Porous Structure Design for Additive Manufacturing is an essential reference for industry professionals, researchers, and postgraduate students in universities, particularly those specializing in mechanical design and additive manufacturing. [224 Pages, Hardcover]
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Artificial Intelligence for Power Electronics
Thorough review of how artificial intelligence can enhance the design, control, and optimization of power electronics systems Artificial Intelligence for Power Electronics provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and the field of power electronics, exploring how AI can revolutionize and enhance the design, control, and optimization of power electronics systems. The book covers the fundamentals of AI, the fundamentals of power electronics and the challenges the field faces in design to production, and the solutions of these challenges through AI methods. Example solutions, along with Q&A review sections, are included throughout the text, with coverage of both Python and MATLAB. Some of the topics discussed in Artificial Intelligence for Power Electronics include: * Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement machine learning and the role of data in training machine learning models * Techniques for AI data collection in power electronics and how to clean, normalize, and handle missing values of data * Optimization techniques such as Particle Swarm Optimization and Ant Colony Optimization * Detection techniques for identifying faults and anomalies and clustering algorithms to group similar operational behavior * Essential Python libraries for machine learning and how to perform machine learning on a Raspberry Pi Delivering an industry-specific approach to AI applications, Artificial Intelligence for Power Electronics is a helpful reference for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students in electrical, electronic, and computer engineering. Mechanical engineers and other industry professionals may also find it valuable. [400 Pages, Hardcover]
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Applied Electromagnetics
A timely and authoritative update to a leading text on the applied electromagnetics of transmission lines In the newly revised second edition of Applied Electromagnetics: Early Transmission Lines Approach, experienced engineer and professor Stuart Wentworth delivers an up-to-date and authoritative discussion of the electromagnetic foundations of signal transmission. The book explains practical applications for wireless systems, transmission lines, waveguides (including optical fiber), and antennas. Wentworth provides a detailed theoretical grounding of the subject and combines it with hands-on MATLAB simulations available on the web that help students understand critical concepts. * Brand-new end-of-chapter problems at a broad range of difficulty levels * Many more drill and example problems * Worked solutions provided on the companion website * Extensively updated material as well as entirely new material on metamaterials and patch antennas Perfect for undergraduate students of electrical engineering, Applied Electromagnetics: Early Transmission Lines Approach will also benefit researchers and educators in electrical engineering. [656 Pages, Hardcover]
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Advanced Modeling and Control of DC-DC Converters
Advanced Modeling and Control of DC-DC Converters is essential for anyone looking to master the intricacies of power electronics, as it offers comprehensive insights into advanced modeling techniques, control strategies, and practical applications across various high-impact industries. Advanced Modeling and Control of DC-DC Converters delves into the intricate field of power electronics and its applications for DC-DC converters. This subject plays a crucial role in a wide range of industries, including renewable energy systems, electric vehicle technology, aerospace, telecommunications, and more. This volume focuses on the advanced modeling and control strategies of DC-DC converters, covering various converter topologies, such as buck, boost, buck-boost, and isolated converters, exploring their unique characteristics and challenges. Furthermore, it delves into the integration of advanced semiconductor devices, which offer higher efficiency and power density. One of the key features of this book is the exploration of advanced control algorithms that enhance the performance, stability, and efficiency of DC-DC converters. These algorithms encompass traditional control techniques such as proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control and contemporary approaches like sliding-mode control, adaptive control, and advanced model predictive control. Advanced Modeling and Control of DC-DC Converters provides detailed explanations, design guidelines, and simulation examples to aid readers in implementing these control strategies effectively, making it an invaluable resource for students and industry veterans alike. [560 Pages, Hardcover]
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Decentralized Systems and Distributed Computing
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of next-generation internet, distributed systems, and distributed computing, offering valuable insights into their impact on society and the future of technology. The use of distributed systems is a big step forward in IT and computer science. As the number of tasks that depend on each other grows, a single machine can no longer handle all of them. Distributed computing is better than traditional computer settings in several ways. Distributed systems reduce the risks of a single point of failure, making them more reliable and able to handle mistakes. Most modern distributed systems are made to be scalable, which means that processing power can be added on the fly to improve performance. The internet of the future is meant to give us freedom and choices, encourage diversity and decentralization, and make it easier for people to be creative and do research. By making the internet more three-dimensional and immersive, the metaverse could introduce more ways to use it. Some people have expressed negative things about the metaverse, and there is much uncertainty regarding its future. Analysts in the field have pondered if the metaverse will differ much from our current digital experiences, and if so, whether people will be willing to spend hours per day exploring virtual space while wearing a headset. This book will look at the different aspects of the next-generation internet, distributed systems, distributed computing, and their effects on society as a whole. [400 Pages, Hardcover]
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