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Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 29

Advances in Engineering Research (Numbered Series), Special Topics, Technology and Engineering
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The first chapter of Advances in Engineering Research. Volume 29 describes the next generation device Stacked Nanosheet, which has the potential to replace the three-dimensional transistor architecture, FinFET. The authors also present the recent progress in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor technology. Recent biomimetic research examined in the next chapter may enable for a better understanding of biofiltration…
Wind Tunnels: Uses and Developments

Mechanical Engineering Theory and Applications, Special Topics, Technology and Engineering
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Wind tunnels are facilities in which the wind is produced by fans or by compressed air to study and measure the action of the air flow around a solid. There are two basic types of wind tunnels: the closed-circuit and the open-circuit. Open-circuits draw air from the ambient environment and exhaust it back to the…
Proceedings of the 2018 International Conference on “Physics, Mechanics of New Materials and Their Applications”

Materials Science and Technologies, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering
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The developed original principles and approaches for advanced materials and composites (ferro-piezoelectrics, nanostructures, functional materials and polymeric structures etc.) defines the main achievements and directions of modern natural and technical sciences, technologies, techniques and industry. Direct improvement of the materials and devices characteristics are based on numerous chemical, physical and mechanical studies, modern numerical approaches…
Perovskite Solar Cells: Properties, Application and Efficiency

Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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Hybrid organic and inorganic perovskites (HOIP) have shown remarkable progress since the first realization of efficient PSCs with a PCE of 3.9% in 2009; the record PCE reached 23.3% in 2018. The next step will undoubtedly be developing scale-up techniques for transitioning small-area devices to large-area modules. Most books outline only the basic theoretical background,…
Gyroscopes: Types, Functions and Applications

Mechanical Engineering Theory and Applications, Special Topics, Technology and Engineering
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In the first chapter of Gyroscopes: Types, Functions and Applications, the operating principle, types and applications of fiber-optic gyroscopes are summarized, and a novel slow light gyroscope based on coupled resonators is introduced. Following this, two signal processing techniques are discussed, each for a different type of gyroscope noise. These two techniques are then combined…
Home Energy Feedback Devices: Adoption and Analyses

Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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Home energy management (HEM) systems include hardware and software that monitor residential energy consumption. Among these, home energy displays (HEDs) are stand-alone devices that give whole-home electricity consumption feedback to users. Although previous fieldwork on HEDs has shown that they can reduce electricity consumption by approximately 4%–13%, some studies also suggest that the energy savings…
Nanowires: Synthesis, Electrical Properties and Uses in Biological Systems

Nanotechnology Science and Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering
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Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is a metal oxide semiconductor of group II-IV whose nature resides at the borderline between covalent and ionic semiconductors. In the last decade, it has raised several questions in the research field since it possesses promising catalytic, electrical, electronic and optical properties. It can be easily prepared in different shapes and sizes…
Photovoltaics: Synthesis, Applications and Emerging Technologies

Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Renewable Energy, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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Increasing demands on energy has necessitated the development of large-scale, low-cost, renewable energy. Solar energy is highly attractive and extremely promising as the energy reaching the earth from the sun is orders of magnitude larger than today’s global energy consumption and is quiet, requires low maintenance, has no restrictions on size, can be located close…
Achieving Water Quality Standards Through the Use of Total Maximum Daily Loads: Developments and Challenges

Water Resource Planning, Development and Management, Air, Water and Soil Pollution Science and Technology, Environmental Engineering, Technology and Engineering, Water Supply, Environmental Sciences
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The Clean Water Act (CWA) contains a number of complex and interrelated elements of overall water quality management. Foremost is the requirement in Section 303 that states establish ambient water quality standards for water bodies, consisting of the designated use or uses of a water body (e.g., recreational, public water supply, or industrial water supply)…
Data Breaches of Personally Identifiable Information at Federal Agencies: Analyses and Lessons

Government Procedures and Operations, Data Management, Software Engineering, Technology and Engineering
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The term “data breach” generally refers to the unauthorized or unintentional exposure, disclosure, or loss of sensitive information. A data breach can leave individuals vulnerable to identity theft or other fraudulent activity. Although federal agencies have taken steps to protect personally identifiable information (PII), breaches continue to occur on a regular basis. The book’s objectives…
Latent Fingerprint Examination: Elements, Human Factors and Recommendations

Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement and Corrections, Technology and Engineering
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Fingerprints have provided a valuable method of personal identification in forensic science and criminal investigations for more than 100 years. Fingerprints left at crime scenes generally are latent prints—unintentional reproductions of the arrangement of ridges on the skin made by the transfer of materials (such as amino acids, proteins, polypeptides, and salts) to a surface.…
The Keystone XL Pipeline: Environmental Issues

Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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The proposed Keystone XL pipeline has received considerable attention recently. If constructed, the pipeline would transport crude oil (e.g., synthetic crude oil or diluted bitumen) derived from oil sands resources in Alberta, Canada to destinations in the United States and ultimately the international market. Policymakers continue to debate various issues associated with the proposed pipeline.…
Solar Energy Sites: Considerations for Areas of Vegetation or Contaminated and Disturbed Lands

Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Renewable Energy, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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Large-scale solar facilities have the potential to contribute significantly to national electricity production. Many solar installations are large-scale or utility-scale, with a capacity over 1 MW and connected directly to the electric grid. Large-scale solar facilities offer an opportunity to achieve economies of scale in solar deployment, yet there have been concerns about the amount…
Clays and Clay Minerals: Geological Origin, Mechanical Properties and Industrial Applications

Earth Sciences in the 21st Century, Ceramics and Glasses, Materials Science, Technology and Engineering
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The peculiar characteristics of clays provide it with very interesting adsorption qualities, especially for polar or ionizable molecules. Some of these characteristics include the silicates’ sheet structure that makes a large surface area accessible for adsorption; the usually significant surface charge that can be responsible for strong electrostatic interactions; and clays’ swelling properties and presence…
Technological Prerequisites for the Energy and Raw Materials Independence of State and Corporative Economics

Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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The energy safety (independence) is one of the most important priorities of the State activity. Its achieving by means of diplomacy lowers risks of power actions and leads the society to solving science-technical problems. Atomic and hydro-power plants, production and supply of coal, oil and gas for thermoelectric power stations and chemical industry have a…
Crude Oils: Production, Environmental Impacts and Global Market Challenges

Energy Science, Engineering and Technology, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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The primacy of crude oil as an energy source has provided a platform for social-economic development in most oil producing and consumer nations. Food, housing, transportation, investment services and inflationary trend is largely dependent on the volatility of crude oil prices. The anticipated shift in crude oil demand premised on the United States shale exploitation…
Wind Power Technologies and Repowering Considerations as Projects Age

Renewable Energy: Research, Development and Policies, Renewable Energy, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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Large-scale electricity production using wind generators began attracting attention in the United States in the 1970s due to the energy crises initiated by oil embargoes. The first wind plants began to be installed in 1980, stimulated by aggressive policy provisions. Although some of these first installations were under-designed and did not survive the early years…
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID): Emerging Technologies, Applications and Improvement Strategies

Electronics and Telecommunications Research, Electronics, Technology and Engineering
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Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is an emerging wireless communication technology that has stimulated numerous innovative applications in multiple industry sectors. This book focuses on the recent progress in RFID systems, with emphasis on their applications in transportation, construction, healthcare as well as the associated security and privacy issues. In addition, the book covers the state-of-the-art methodologies…
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs): Biosynthesis, Industrial Production and Applications in Medicine

Nanotechnology Science and Technology, Nanotechnology and MEMS, Technology and Engineering
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In recent years, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), the only family of biopolyesters completely synthesized by biological means, received increasing attention because of their attractive properties and wide applications. PHAs and their related academic and industrial chains have affected our daily lives in fermentation, materials, feeds, energy as well as in the medical fields. It is very important…
Energy Diversity for Economic Progress: Strategy and Issues

Energy Policies, Politics and Prices, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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The U.S. energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation. The United States is producing more oil and natural gas, is generating more electricity from renewables such as wind and solar, and is consuming less petroleum while holding electricity consumption constant. These developments have had substantial economic and energy security benefits, and they are helping to…
Demand-Response in the United States: Expansion Efforts and Electricity Market Activities

Energy Policies, Politics and Prices, Energy, Technology and Engineering
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Since 2004, the federal government has made efforts to facilitate demand-response activities, including expanding their use in wholesale electricity markets. Among these efforts, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued regulatory orders affecting Regional Transmission Organizations (RTO)—entities that operate the transmission system and administer wholesale markets in some parts of the country. For example, FERC…
Government Reports on Information Security and Technology for March 2019

Privacy and Identity Protection, Special Topics, Technology and Engineering
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This book is a comprehensive compilation of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by the GAO (Government Accountability Office) during the month of March, grouped according to the topics: Information Security and Technology. (Imprint: SNOVA)
Smartphones: Recent Innovations and Applications

Electronics and Telecommunications Research, Electronics, Technology and Engineering
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Smartphones are mobile devices that perform many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded apps. It is neither possible to cover all research fields where smartphones are used nor to describe all possible applications where smart devices are used. This book…
Weapon Systems Management: Product Support Managers and Major Acquistions Oversight

Defense, Security and Strategies, Weapons Systems, Military Science, Technology and Engineering
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The Department of Defense (DOD) and the military services have taken steps to implement Product Support Managers (PSM) for major weapon systems, but certain aspects of the implementation process remain incomplete. The services have assigned PSMs to almost all of their major weapon systems. This book examines the steps, if any, that DOD and the…