Engineering & Technology
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Technical Communication for Environmental Action (SUNY series, Studies in Technical Communication)
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing the global community in the twenty-first century. With its position at the border of people, technology, science, and communication, technical communication has a significant role to play in helping to solve these complex environmental problems. This collection of essays engages scholars and practitioners in a conversation about how the field has contributed to pragmatic and democratic action to address climate change. Compared to most prior work-which offers theoretical perspectives of environmental communication-this collection explores the actual practice of international technical communicators who participate in government projects, corporate processes, nonprofit programs, and international agency work, demonstrating how technical communication theories such as participatory design, social justice, and ethics can help shape pragmatic environmental action.Read more
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Analog Computing (De Gruyter Textbook)
Analog computing is one of the main pillars of Unconventional Computing. Almost forgotten for decades, we now see an ever-increasing interest in electronic analog computing because it offers a path to high-performance and highly energy-efficient computing. These characteristics are of great importance in a world where vast amounts of electric energy are consumed by today’s computer systems. Analog computing can deliver efficient solutions to many computing problems, ranging from general purpose analog computation to specialised systems like analog artificial neural networks.
The book “Analog Computing” has established itself over the past decade as the standard textbook on the subject and has been substantially extended in this second edition, which includes more than 300 additional bibliographical entries, and has been expanded in many areas to include much greater detail. These enhancements will confirm this book’s status as the leading work in the field. It covers the history of analog computing from the Antikythera Mechanism to recent electronic analog computers and uses a wide variety of worked examples to provide a comprehensive introduction to programming analog computers. It also describes hybrid computers, digital differential analysers, the simulation of analog computers, stochastic computers, and provides a comprehensive treatment of classic and current analog computer applications. The last chapter looks into the promising future of analog computing.
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AI & Quantum Computing for Finance & Insurance: Fortunes and Challenges for China and America (Singapore University of Social Sciences – World Scientific Future Economy Series -…
This book offers a framework and analysis for the current technological landscape between the United States and China across the financial and insurance sectors as well as emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Cloud and Data Analytics and Quantum Computing (ABCDQ). Based on original lecture slides used by the authors, the book presents contemporary and critical views of emergent technologies for a wide spectrum of readers from CEOs to university lecturers to students. The narrative aims to help readers upgrade their technology literacy and to overcome the fear of AI posed by our lizard brain.
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Functional Safety of Machinery: How to Apply ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY OF MACHINERYEnables readers to understand ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 standards and provides a practical approach to functional safety in machinery design
Functional Safety of Machinery: How to Apply ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 introduces functional safety of machinery as a single unified approach, despite the existence of two standards. Aligning with the latest updates of ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061, the book explains the intent behind the standards and the mathematical basis on which they are written, details the differences between the two standards, and prescribes ways to put them into practice.
To aid in seamless reader comprehension, detailed examples are included throughout the book which walk readers through concepts like Random and Systematic Failures, High and Low demand mode of operation, Diagnostic Coverage, and Safe Failure Fraction. Other sample topics covered within the book include:
- Basics of reliability engineering and functional safety
- Roles of the standards in the design and evaluation of safety functions
- Description of the Main Parameters used in the two standards
- How to deal with Low Demand Safety Systems
- The Categories of ISO 13849-1 and the Basic Subsystem Architectures of IEC 62061
- How Categories and Architectures can be validated
Machinery design engineers, machinery manufacturers, and professionals in system and industrial safety fields can use this book as a one-stop resource to understand the specifics and applications of ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061.
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A Study Book For The NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals: Unit 1: Health and Safety Principles
This series of Study Books for NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals consists of three books, Unit 1 health and safety principles and Units 2 and 3 which both cover control of health and safety risks. They are designed to provide a health and safety knowledge base for those studying to the NEBOSH National Diploma July 2020 specification. This 7th edition of this essential health and safety guide is full colour throughout and meets the current July 2020 specification for the NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals – Unit 1. This publication, together with the other two study books, is an excellent reference source for those active at NVQ Level 5, or undertaking University Diploma programmes and equivalent qualifications. They are also a valuable reference source for qualified health and safety practitioners and those with line management responsibilities for health and safety practitioners. The books, where appropriate, are supported by a variety of photographs and sketches; together with an abridged reference to legislation which learners find particularly useful. The NEBOSH National Diploma is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) at Level 10 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). For users in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, this is broadly comparable to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 6. Both are comparable to Honours degree level. This study book, health and safety principles, is written to fulfil the criteria for the NEBOSH syllabus Unit 1: Health and safety information Positive health and safety culture Individual and organisational competence Risk management Monitoring, review and monitoring Professional skills and ethics Policy strategy Contribute to legal actions Contractors and supply chains Relevant statutory provisionsRead more
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A Study Book For The NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals: Unit 2: Health Risks
This series of Study Books for NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals consists of three books, Unit 1 health and safety principles and Units 2 and 3 which both cover control of health and safety risks. They are designed to provide a health and safety knowledge base for those studying to the NEBOSH International Diploma July 2020 specification. This 5th edition of this essential health and safety guide is full colour throughout and meets the current July 2020 specification for the NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals – Unit 2. Builds directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the International General Certificate and also provides a sound basis for progression to a Masters degree level qualification or more specialist study. Provides the core health and safety knowledge which underpins competent performance as an Occupational Health and Safety Professional.Read more
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A Study Book For The NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals: Unit 2: Health Risks
This series of Study Books for NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals consists of three books, Unit 1 health and safety principles and Units 2 and 3 which both cover control of health and safety risks. They are designed to provide a health and safety knowledge base for those studying to the NEBOSH National Diploma July 2020 specification. This 7th edition of this essential health and safety guide is full colour throughout and meets the current July 2020 specification for the NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals – Unit 2. This publication, together with the other two study books, is an excellent reference source for those active at NVQ Level 5, or undertaking University Diploma programmes and equivalent qualifications. They are also a valuable reference source for qualified health and safety practitioners and those with line management responsibilities for health and safety practitioners. The books, where appropriate, are supported by a variety of photographs and sketches; together with an abridged reference to legislation which learners find particularly useful. The NEBOSH National Diploma is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) at Level 10 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). For users in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, this is broadly comparable to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 6. Both are comparable to Honours degree level. This study book, health and safety principles, is written to fulfil the criteria for the NEBOSH syllabus Unit 2 and covers the following topics: Health services and equality Mental health, violence and lone working Health and medical surveillance Hazardous substances Health risks of hazardous substances Epidemiology and toxicology Asbestos Ventilation and PPE Hazardous substances monitoring Biological agents Noise Vibration Radiation Musculoskeletal and manual handling Workplace temperature and welfare Relevant statutory provisionsRead more
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Functional Safety from Scratch: A Practical Guide to Process Industry Applications
Functional safety is the task of developing and implementing automatic safety systems used to manage risks in many industries where hazardous processes and machinery are used. Functional Safety from Scratch: A Practical Guide to Process Industry Applications provides a practical guide to functional safety, as applied in the chemical process industry, including the oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and energy sectors. Written by a seasoned professional with many years of functional safety experience, this book explains the purpose of the relevant international standard IEC 61511 and how to achieve compliance efficiently. It provides in-depth coverage of the entire lifecycle of a functional safety system, assuming no prior knowledge of functional safety and only a basic understanding of process safety concepts. SIL assessment, the functional safety management plan, the safety requirements specification, verification, validation and functional safety assessment are covered in particular detail.
Functional Safety from Scratch: A Practical Guide to Process Industry Applications is a highly practical source for process and instrumentation engineers, engineering managers and consultants, whether new to the field or already experienced.
- Focuses on the ‘how to’ aspects of functional safety
- Provides detailed explanation and guidance on how to develop the safety requirements specification
- Includes extensive coverage of safety lifecycle verification, SIS validation, and functional safety assessment
- Provides numerous practical exercises to confirm understanding and promote further thought
- Includes tips for those preparing for functional safety examinations
- Oriented towards an international audience, especially those for whom English is not their first language
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Transport Phenomena
The market leading transport phenomena text has been revised! Authors, Bird, Stewart and Lightfoot have revised Transport Phenomena to include deeper and more extensive coverage of heat transfer, enlarged discussion of dimensional analysis, a new chapter on flow of polymers, systematic discussions of convective momentum, energy, and mass transport, and transport in two-phase systems.If this is your first look at Transport Phenomena you’ll quickly learn that its balanced introduction to the subject of transport phenomena is the foundation of its long-standing success.
About the Revised 2nd Edition: Since the appearance of the second edition in 2002, the authors and numerous readers have found a number of errors–some major and some minor. In the Revised 2nd Edition the authors have endeavored to correct these errors. A new ISBN has been assigned to the Revised 2nd Edition in order to more easily identify the most correct version.
For Bird’s corrigenda, please click here and see Transport Phenomena in the “Books” section.
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£126.00£168.20Transport Phenomena
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Tolley’s Health & Safety at Work Handbook 2022
This essential title provides an authoritative reference source covering key aspects of health and safety law and practice. Adopting a user-friendly A-Z format, the handbook presents clear narrative on the latest legislative changes, how to comply with current law and practice, and how they affect the role of the health and safety manager. Leading experts in health and safety offer insight and guidance on a range of subjects, from accident reporting, welfare facilities, mental ill-health, an aging workforce, absenteeism, travel safety and personal safety. This essential handbook also provides an authoritative reference source covering key aspects of health and safety law and practice, as well as related environmental and employment information. Updated annually, this title fully equips busy practitioners with everything to deal with day-to-day issues quickly.Read more
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