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Advances in clean hydrocarbon fuel processing; science and technology.

Engineers in hydrocarbons and energy describe efforts to reduce the environmental impact of transforming coal, petroleum, and natural gas into usable fuel. After an overview and assessment of the hydrocarbon fuel conversion process, they cover in turn solid, liquid, and gaseous hydrocarbon fuel processing and technology. A final section looks at operational issues and improving processes in the processing plant. The topics include production, properties, and environmental impacts of hydrocarbon fuel conversion, pyrolysis processes and technology for converting hydrocarbons and biomass; removing sulfur from heavy and light petroleum hydrocarbon by selective oxidation; producing methanol and dimethyl ether from synthesis gas, and automatic technology in hydrocarbon fuel processing plants. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Compressors and their systems; proceedings.

The conference was founded in 1999 to be held in years alternating with the analogous biennial conference at Purdue University in the US. This year it was reduced from three days to two to accommodate hard economic times, but the number of papers remained the same. The introductory papers look at using finite element and computational fluid dynamics analyses in developing simulations of positive displacement compressors, and successful trials of turbo-boosting of positive displacement compressors. The other 44 papers cover the areas of turbo compressors, heat pumps and refrigeration, reciprocating compressors (valves), refrigeration, reciprocating and variable speed compressors, manufacturing, screw compressors, scroll and turbo compressors, and rotary compressors. There is no subject index. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Composite joints and connections; principles, modelling and testing.

Aerospace and mechanical engineers explore bolted and bonded joints in structures made of composite materials. Their topics include bolted joints in glass-reinforced aluminum and other hybrid fiber metal laminates, the stress analysis of bolted composite joints under multi-axial loading, effects of temperature on the response of composite bolted joints, simulating fracture in bonded composite joints using cohesive zone models, the strength of bonded overlap composite joints in marine applications, and high strain rate behavior of bonded composite joints. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Composite reinforcements for optimum performance.

Mechanical and civil engineers, materials scientists and engineers, and other researchers explore materials used to reinforce composite materials, structures for such reinforcements, properties of composite reinforcements, and characterizing and modeling reinforcements in composites. Their topics include carbon nanotube reinforcements for composites, three-dimensional fiber reinforcements for composites, transverse compression properties of reinforcements, microscopic approaches for understanding the mechanical behavior of reinforcements in composites, flow modeling in composite reinforcements, and modeling composite reinforcement forming processes. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Computer technology for textiles and apparel.

This collection of fifteen technical articles on textile production showcases current developments in computer technologies for apparel and textile industries. The volume is divided into three sections covering raw textile production, modeling and simulation software, and apparel production applications. Individual articles discuss such topics as digital-based technology for fabric structure analysis, modeling ballistic impact on textile materials and three dimensional technologies for apparel and textile design. Chapters provide illustrations, tables and formulas, and include abstracts, bibliographies and references. The contributors are academics and industry experts in fashion manufacturing, materials engineering and industrial production from universities and firms around the word. This volume is part of a long running and exhaustive series of works on technical aspects of the textile and apparel industries. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Handbook of food proteins.

After an introductory chapter, contributors from all over the world offer detailed information in 14 chapters, each devoted to a source or type of protein: caseins, whey, meat ingredients, gelatin, seafood, eggs, soy, peas and other legumes, wheat gluten, canola and other oilseeds, potatoes, mycroproteins, algal sources, and texturized vegetable proteins. Coverage encompasses cultivation, production, and processing as well as nutritional properties, uses, regulatory issues, and future trends. Editor Glyn O. Phillips is affiliated with a UK-based private research company; Peter A. Williams, with Glyndwr U., UK. Together they founded the international journal Food Hydrocolloids, among other activities. This volume is a companion to the new and recently published edition of Handbook of Hydrocolloids. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Handbook of medical textiles.

Scientists in materials, textiles, and protection gear explore types and properties of medical textiles, textiles and the skin, textiles for hygiene, and case studies and applications. Among their topics are high-technology textiles for interactive wound therapies, drug-releasing textiles, allergies caused by textiles, hospital laundries and their role in medical textiles, and combining improved comfort with economic efficiency in occupational clothing for nurses. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Handbook of textile and industrial dyeing; v.1: Principles, processes and types of dyes.

Chemists and textile scientists consider first general aspects of dyeing, then dye types and processes. Among their topics are the structure and properties of textile materials, pre-treating and preparing textile materials prior to dyeing, the thermodynamics and kinetics of dyeing and dyebath monitoring systems, molecular modeling and predicting dye properties, the chemistry of reactive dyes and their application processes, disperse dyes, metal-complex dyes, sulphur dyes, environmentally friendly dyes, fluorescent dyes, and near-infrared dyes. The second volume covers applications. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Handbook of textile and industrial dyeing; v.2: Applications of dyes.

Following the first volume on processes dyeing and types of dyes, contributors from a number of sciences look at applications first in textiles then in other areas. They cover the coloration of wool, dyeing synthetic fibers, dyeing cellulosic fibers, dyeing textile fiber blends, colorants and dyes for the cosmetics industry, dyes for the medical industry, automotive dyes and pigments, and food colorants. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Hygienic design of food factories.

For food factory managers and engineers, and academic researchers, Holah, who works in food hygiene in the UK, and Lelieveld, who worked in hygienic processing and plant design in Europe before his retirement, provide a 32-chapter international guide to hygiene control in the design, construction, and renovation of food factories. Industry specialists from around the world address the preparation of a business case for a new or refurbished factory, equipment needs, and the impact on design and construction; implications of hygiene and construction legislation in the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as retailer requirements; site selection, factory layout, and airflow; the hygienic design of parts such as walls, ceilings, floors, drains, utility and process support systems, entry and exit points, storage and refrigerated areas, and changing rooms; and the management of building work, factory inspection, and insurance issues and liability. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Improving the safety and quality of eggs and egg products; v.1: Egg chemistry, production and consumption.

The first of two volumes on the subject in the series contains 23 chapters arranged in thematic sections. Leading off is discussion of egg production and consumption, including socio-economic aspects in China and Africa, profiles of egg consumption (attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors), and quality assurance schemes and traceability. Following are chapters on egg formation and chemistry, including the structure of the eggshell, molecules involved in chemical defense of the chicken egg, and egg defect detection, among other topics. The third main theme is quality — such topics as hen nutrition, hen housing systems, avian diseases, and health risks for workers. Final chapters address environmental sustainability, organic and free-range, duck eggs, production of various kinds of eggs for other than human consumption, and processed egg products. The three editors are affiliated as follows: Yves Nys, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, France; Maureen Bain, U. of Glasgow, UK; and Filip Van Immerseel, Ghent U., Belgium. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Improving the safety and quality of eggs and egg products; v.2: Egg safety and nutritional quality.

Scientists in agriculture, veterinary science, economics, nutrition, and other fields contribute to a reference designed to help the egg and egg-related industries, authorities, and researchers. They cover microbial and chemical contamination of eggs, Salmonella control in laying hens, and eggs in nutrition and other applications. Among specific topics are microbiology and safety of table eggs, the epidemiology of Salmonella infections in laying hens with special emphasis on the influence of the housing system, egg decontamination by washing, the nutritional quality of eggs, egg allergy, and egg enrichment with vitamins and trace minerals. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

In situ characterization of thin film growth.

Physical scientists from North America and Europe describe techniques for characterizing thin films and their growth without having to take them down to the shop. Covering electron diffraction, photoemission, and alternative techniques, they look at reflection high-energy electron diffraction, inelastic scattering, ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, in situ spectroscopic ellipsometry, ion-beam surface characterization of thin multicomponent films, spectroscopies combined with reflection high-energy electron diffraction, deposition vapor monitoring, and real-time studies of epitaxial film growth using surface X-ray diffraction. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Manley's technology of biscuits, crackers and cookies, 4th ed.

This comprehensive reference has been in print continuously since it was first published in 1982, and is updated here from the 2000 edition with Manley's name added to the title. It covers managing technology in biscuit manufacture, materials and ingredients, types of biscuits, and biscuit production processes and equipment. The topics include production development in the biscuit industry, fats and oils as biscuit ingredients, packaging materials for biscuits and their influence on shelf life, bulk handling and metering of biscuit ingredients, extruding and depositing biscuit dough, and biscuit cooling and handling. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Minimization of welding distortion and buckling; modelling and implementation.

Writing for professional welders and engineers as well as researchers and students, a group of international contributors offer an in-depth guide to the mitigation of welding distortion and buckling problems in the fabrication of large structures. After introducing types of welding residual stress and distortion, topics discussed include using computational welding mechanics to understand welding stress; modeling the effects of phase transformations on welding distortion; and minimizing welding distortion using such methods as differential heating, thermal tensioning methods, weld cooling, hybrid arc laser welding, and reverse side heating. The well-organized chapters are individually authored and provide abstracts, introductions, and copious references. Contributor contact details are supplied including email addresses. Michaleris is with the department of mechanical and nuclear engineering at Pennsylvania State U. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Nanocoatings and ultra-thin films; technologies and applications.

Chemists and engineers present a tutorial and reference to the most common thin-films and nanocoating techniques as informed by both basic research and practical experience. Writing for end-user design engineers, coaters, and coatings suppliers, they discuss such aspects as current and advanced coating technologies for industrial applications, chemical and physical vapor deposition methods, methods for analyzing nanocoatings and ultra-thin films, nanocoatings for architectural glass, advanced protective coatings for aeronautical applications, ultra-thin membranes for sensor applications, and self-cleaning smart nanocoatings. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Polymer modified bitumen; properties and characterisation.

Engineers of many stripes among them aerospace, chemical, material, civil, transportation, and environmental describe processes using polymers to modify the properties of bitumen, a black or brown solid or viscous-liquid hydrocarbon that is obtained in petroleum refining or found in natural deposits. It has been used as pitch for thousands of years, but other uses are being found for its modified forms. Among the topics are polymer modified bitumen emulsions, modifying bitumen using polyurethanes, using waste polymers to modify bitumens, factors affecting the rheology of polymer-modified bitumen, natural weathering in styrene-butadiene modified bitumen, and the fuel resistance of bituminous binders. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Postharvest biology and technology of tropical and subtropical fruits; v.1: Fundamental issues.

Researchers in food and agriculture discuss what happens to warm-climate fruit after it has been harvested and how to handle it in a commercial context. They cover the economic importance of tropical and subtropical fruits, nutritional and health-promoting properties, post-harvest biology, pre-harvest and harvest factors influencing post-harvest quality, post-harvest technologies to maintain the quality, post-harvest pathology and strategies or decay control, quarantine pests and their control, microbial safety, biotechnology and molecular biology, fresh-cut products, and preserving and processing. This volume serves as an introduction to the other three volumes in the series, which focus on specific fruits in alphabetical order. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Power plant life management and performance improvement.

Scientists in energy, materials, the environment, and other fields explore some problems expected to arise, or to increase, regarding the performance and life span of fossil fuel generating plants as they become more efficient to be cleaner, cycle on and off to serve mainly as a backup to wind and other sustainable sources, and accept a wider range of fuel types and qualities. They discuss power plant flexibility, condition monitoring, and performance assessment; materials degradation, plant life management, and performance improvement in coal boiler plants, gas turbine plants, and steam boiler and turbine plants; and heat exchangers and power plant welds. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Specialist yarn and fabric structures; developments and applications.

Contributors from textile and materials engineering survey some yarns and textiles that diverge in a significant manner from the usual. Their topics include compound yarns, developments in rope structures and technology, three-dimensional knitted structures, leno-weave fabrics, triaxial woven fabrics, pile carpets, Jacquard woven fabrics, flocked fabrics and structures, knotted fabrics, and braided fabrics. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Stress corrosion cracking; theory and practice.

Part of the publisher's series, Woodhead Publishing in Materials, this volume edited by Raja (metallurgical engineering and materials science, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India) and Shoji (Fracture and Reliability Research Institute, Tohoku U., Japan) provides a comprehensive treatment of stress corrosion cracking in metals caused by chemicals while under the influence of tensile stresses. Nineteen chapters are presented in four sections, covering fundamental aspects of stress corrosion cracking and hydrogen embrittlement, test methods for determining stress corrosion cracking susceptibilities, stress corrosion cracking in specific materials (including polymer composites in addition to different metals), and environmentally-assisted cracking problems in various industries, (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Tailor welded blanks for advanced manufacturing.

Tailor welded blanks were introduced some 30 years ago to address increasing concerns in energy conservation and environmental protection. Here engineers review the development of the technology, and promote its application in new materials, now processes, and new concepts in design for manufacturing. They cover the weld integrity of tailor welded blanks, the mechanical-based modeling of tailor welded blank forming, the numerical simulation modeling of tailor welded blank forming, lightweight metal alloy blanks, advanced high-strength steel, the automotive industry, and the aerospace industry. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Tribocorrosion of passive metals and coatings.

In their introduction the two editors (both affiliated with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) define the discipline, touch on its historical development, and describe the contents of this text, which is meant for "researchers and engineers in industry and academia confronted with tribocorrosion problems." Contributions cover the fundamentals (e.g. corrosion and passivity, adsorption layers and passive oxide films, environmental effects in fretting, mechanisms in sliding contacts); methods for measurement and prevention of tribocorrosion; and tribocorrosion in engineering and medicine (e.g. joint replacement, nuclear power generation, marine environments, and elevated temperatures in the metal working industry). (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)