R. Nagarajan - Böcker

A practical "how to" guide that effectively deals with the control of both contamination and ESD This book offers effective strategies and techniques for contamination and electrostatic discharge (ESD) control that can be implemented in a wide range of high-technology industries, including semiconductor, disk drive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, medical device, automobile, and food production manufacturing. The authors set forth a new and innovative methodology that can manage both contamination and ESD, often considered to be mutually exclusive challenges requiring distinct strategies.Beginning with two general chapters on the fundamentals of contamination and ESD control, the book presents a logical progression of topics that collectively build the necessary skills and knowledge: Analysis methods for solving contamination and ESD problemsBuilding the contamination and ESD control environment, including design and construction of cleanrooms and ESD protected environmentsCleaning processes and the equipment needed to support these processesTooling design and certificationContinuous monitoringConsumable supplies and packaging materialsControlling contamination and ESD originating from peopleManagement of cleanrooms and ESD protected workplace environmentsContamination and ESD Control in High-Technology Manufacturing conveys a practical, working knowledge of contamination and ESD control strategies and techniques, and it is filled with case studies that illustrate key principles and the benefits of contamination and ESD control. Moreover, its straightforward style makes the material, which integrates many disciplines of engineering and science, clear and accessible.Written by three leading industry experts, this book is an essential guide for engineers and designers across the many industries where contamination and ESD control is a concern.

The text begins by covering the fundamental concepts and new advances in the field of antenna theory, antenna hardware, and propagation. It further explains the designing of metamaterials microstrip patch antennas for medical applications, photonic crystals of millimeter wave signals for 5G communications, dual-band miniaturized circular antennas for wireless networks, and ultra-thin compact flexible antennas for wearable applications.This book:Presents the design and development of S-shaped and T-shaped microstrip path antennas for industrial applications.Highlights the use of W-shaped and metamaterials microstrip patch antennas for medical applications. Covers photonic crystals of millimeter wave signals for 5G communications.Showcases the importance of compact and wideband slot antenna for wireless communications.Illustrates the design of an ultra-thin compact flexible antenna for wearable applications.It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, antenna design, and microwave engineering.

Sensor devices that are flexible and printable have received a lot of interest in recent years. New techniques such as printing and additive manufacturing are being developed to realize a wide range of readily deployable systems such as displays, sensors, and RFID tags. This informative book provides an overview of the smart real-time application of sensors in a variety of intelligent systems and machines. It looks at their diverse applications and uses, their design and architecture, and optimization technologies.Bringing together leading academics, architects, and scientists from across the globe who are experts in this area, the volume looks at new research on sensors in several fields, such as health care, education, smart home technology, security, agriculture, transportation systems, and others.

Recent sensor technologies have spurred innovation across many industries and have been employed worldwide to improve transportation, medical treatment, nanotechnology, mobile devices, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. This new volume looks at different aspects and kinds of sensors, such as wearable radio frequency devices, machine learning algorithms for sensors, intelligent monitoring systems using RFID technologies, UV-based control systems, Booth algorithm-based sensors for improved multipliers, sensor data analysis using Arduino, piezoelectric sensor signaling, and more.Myriad examples of novel applications of sensor technology are presented in different areas, such asIn disaster management, such as for accident detection and rescue systemsFor development of smart healthcare technology, such as for early prediction of breast cancer, monitoring and gauging of polluted air to alert for asthma triggersIn transportation, such as in the development of smart helmets for protective driving, for vehicle-to-vehicle communication for accident prevention, for enabling vehicles to sense rough terrainIn urban engineering/smart city management, such as for locating underground cable faults, for sewage surveillance for blockages and hazardous gases and chemical contaminantsIn agriculture, such as using sensors for agricultural pest control, using IoT for automated drip irrigationFor residential and office use, such as for energy management systems, for monitoring ergonomic behaviorsOther chapters present sensor technology for audio- and voice-impaired individuals, for smart shopping using smart trolley, and more.Offering a plethora of examples of how sensor imaging can be applied for real-time solutions, this volume will provide inspiration for industry professionals and faculty and students in electronics and communication engineering interested in finding solutions to today’s problems using sensor technology.

This new volume presents a plethora of clever real-time applications of smart sensor technology with examples from diverse areas. The volume showcases novel applications of smart sensors, such as for automatic dual axis solar tracking systems, for wearable flexible electronic devices, for effective security systems in banking and finance, in healthcare for cancer detection and cardiac patient monitoring, for chemical safety in laboratories, for water quality monitoring systems, for agricultural irrigation control, for maintenance of industrial machines, for fire detection safety systems, to name a few of the many smart sensor innovations highlighted in this volume.

This book entitled “Mining Impacts and their Environmental Problems” presents a comprehensive view on various mining activities and a wide spectrum of environmental challenges associated with it.

This book deals with reclamation of abandoned mines and carbon capture neutralization. It discusses various mining technologies particularly in the treatment of chemicals in waste water and bacterial issues especially in acid mines drainage and reclamation of abandoned mines.The focus being on gold mines, the book looks at treatments from a biotechnological approach. It also discusses mining technologies in carbon capture. It deals with policy development for carbon sequestration with Mexico as a case study. Topic on energy generation processes is dealt in a chapter and carbon mineralization and energy transition in another, creating a holistic approach in understanding the complex problems.

Natural Fiber-Reinforced CompositesIn-depth overview of thermal analysis of natural fiber-reinforced compositesIn Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Thermal Properties and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers has delivered a comprehensive overview of the thermal properties of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The book brings together information currently dispersed throughout the scientific literature and offers viable and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional composites. The book highlights the thermal analysis of natural fiber-reinforced composites with techniques such as Thermogravimetric Analysis, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Thermomechanical Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, etc. This book provides: A thorough review of the thermal characterization of natural fiber-based hybrid compositesDetailed investigation of the thermal properties of polymer composites reinforced with various natural fibers such as flax fiber, pineapple leaf fiber, sisal, sugar palm, grass fiber and cane fiberDiscussions on the thermal properties of hybrid natural fiber-reinforced composites with various thermosetting and thermoplastic polymersInfluence of nanofillers on the thermal stability and thermal decomposition characteristics of the natural fiber-based hybrid compositesNatural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Thermal Properties and Applications is a must-read for materials scientists, polymer chemists, and professionals working in the industry. This book is ideal for readers seeking to make an informed decision regarding materials selection for applications involving thermal insulation and elevated temperature. The suitability of natural fiber-reinforced composites in the automotive, mechanical, and civil engineering sectors is highligted.

This book covers all areas of smart antennas, electromagnetic interference, and microwave antennas for wireless communications. Smart antennas or adaptive antennas are multi-antenna components on one or both sides of a radio communication connection, combined with advanced signal processing algorithms. They've evolved into a critical technology for third-generation and beyond mobile communication systems to meet their lofty capacity and performance targets. It seems that a significant capacity gain is achievable, particularly if they are employed on both sides of the connection. There are several essential characteristics of these systems that need scientific and technical investigation. Included in the book are beamforming, massive MIMO, network MIMO, mmwave transmission, compressive sensing, MIMO radar, sensor networks, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, location, and machine learning.

Information-based decision-making during drought, often brings out some of the excellent practices that are prevalent in society / individuals. This book is designed to provide information on the drought process, meteorological, hydrological, agriculture, socio-economic aspects and available technologies such as satellite remote sensing data analysis and Geographical Information system for assessment. Assessment procedures utilising the various parameters of importance from various sources for micro level management that would enhance the effectiveness of management practice are dealt in detail. Resource availability and affected group determine the relief assistance for the present event and information that would help them in their realisation and preparedness for the forthcoming years by select countries is highlighted. This would help in the formulation of schemes for event mitigation and area development plans.The readers would gain complete knowledge on drought. This book is expected to act as a guide in preparing people as effective natural resource utilizationist under drought situations.

Information-based decision-making during drought, often brings out some of the excellent practices that are prevalent in society / individuals. This book is designed to provide information on the drought process, meteorological, hydrological, agriculture, socio-economic aspects and available technologies such as satellite remote sensing data analysis and Geographical Information system for assessment. Assessment procedures utilising the various parameters of importance from various sources for micro level management that would enhance the effectiveness of management practice are dealt in detail. Resource availability and affected group determine the relief assistance for the present event and information that would help them in their realisation and preparedness for the forthcoming years by select countries is highlighted. This would help in the formulation of schemes for event mitigation and area development plans.The readers would gain complete knowledge on drought. This book is expected to act as a guide in preparing people as effective natural resource utilizationist under drought situations.