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Development of Unconventional Reservoirs

Author : Reza Rezaee

Publisher : MDPI

Page : 522 pages

File Size : 19,2 MB

Release : 2020-04-16

Category : Science

ISBN : 3039285807

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The need for energy is increasing and but the production from conventional reservoirs is declining quickly. This requires an economically and technically feasible source of energy for the coming years. Among some alternative future energy solutions, the most reasonable source is from unconventional reservoirs. As the name “unconventional” implies, different and challenging approaches are required to characterize and develop these resources. This Special Issue covers some of the technical challenges for developing unconventional energy sources from shale gas/oil, tight gas sand, and coalbed methane.



Antonio Banderas

Author : Kathleen Tracy

Publisher : Saint Martin's Paperbacks

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 48,82 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 9780312960551

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A revealing look at the public and private life of one of Hollywood's sexiest leading men, from his struggle to learn the English language for his first American film role to his relationship with Melanie Griffith. Original.



High Voltage Insulating Materials-Current State and Prospects

Author : Pawel Rozga

Publisher : MDPI

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 29,46 MB

Release : 2021-09-07

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3036516387

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Studies on new solutions in the field of high-voltage insulating materials are presented in this book. Most of these works concern liquid insulation, especially biodegradable ester fluids; however, in a few cases, gaseous and solid insulation are also considered. Both fundamental research as well as research related to industrial applications are described. In addition, experimental techniques aimed at possibly finding new ways of analysing the experimental data are proposed to test dielectrics.



Advanced DC-DC Power Converters and Switching Converters

Author : Salvatore Musumeci

Publisher : MDPI

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 10,70 MB

Release : 2021-03-30

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 303650446X

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Nowadays, power electronics is an enabling technology in the energy development scenario. Furthermore, power electronics is strictly linked with several fields of technological growth, such as consumer electronics, IT and communications, electrical networks, utilities, industrial drives and robotics, and transportation and automotive sectors. Moreover, the widespread use of power electronics enables cost savings and minimization of losses in several technology applications required for sustainable economic growth. The topologies of DC–DC power converters and switching converters are under continuous development and deserve special attention to highlight the advantages and disadvantages for use increasingly oriented towards green and sustainable development. DC–DC converter topologies are developed in consideration of higher efficiency, reliable control switching strategies, and fault-tolerant configurations. Several types of switching converter topologies are involved in isolated DC–DC converter and nonisolated DC–DC converter solutions operating in hard-switching and soft-switching conditions. Switching converters have applications in a broad range of areas in both low and high power densities. The articles presented in the Special Issue titled "Advanced DC-DC Power Converters and Switching Converters" consolidate the work on the investigation of the switching converter topology considering the technological advances offered by innovative wide-bandgap devices and performance optimization methods in control strategies used.



Prospects for Electric Mobility: Systemic, Economic and Environmental Issues

Author : Amela Ajanovic

Publisher :

Page : 418 pages

File Size : 12,84 MB

Release : 2021

Category :

ISBN : 9783036514192

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The transport sector, which is currently almost completely based on fossil fuels, is one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Heading towards a more sustainable development of mobility could be possible with more energy efficient automotive technologies such as battery electric vehicles. The number of electric vehicles has been increasing over the last decade, but there are still many challenges that have to be solved in the future. This Special Issue “Prospects for Electric Mobility: Systemic, Economic and Environmental Issues” contributes to the better understanding of the current situation as well as the future prospects and impediments for electro mobility. The published papers range from historical development of electricity use in different transport modes and the recent challenges up to future perspectives.



Mining Technologies Innovative Development

Author : Dawid Szurgacz

Publisher : Mdpi AG

Page : 362 pages

File Size : 31,36 MB

Release : 2022-02-17

Category :

ISBN : 9783036532257

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The present book covers the main challenges, important for future prospects of subsoils extraction as a public effective and profitable business, as well as technologically advanced industry. In the near future, the mining industry must overcome the problems of structural changes in raw materials demand and raise the productivity up to the level of high-tech industries to maintain the profits. This means the formation of a comprehensive and integral response to such challenges as the need for innovative modernization of mining equipment and an increase in its reliability, the widespread introduction of Industry 4.0 technologies in the activities of mining enterprises, the transition to "green mining" and the improvement of labor safety and avoidance of man-made accidents. The answer to these challenges is impossible without involving a wide range of scientific community in the publication of research results and exchange of views and ideas. To solve the problem, this book combines the works of researchers from the world's leading centers of mining science on the development of mining machines and mechanical systems, surface and underground geotechnology, mineral processing, digital systems in mining, mine ventilation and labor protection, and geo-ecology. A special place among them is given to post-mining technologies research.



Water Quality Engineering and Wastewater Treatment

Author : Yung-Tse Hung

Publisher : Mdpi AG

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 15,34 MB

Release : 2021-06-17

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9783036510224

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Clean water is one of the most important natural resources on earth. Wastewater, which is spent water, is also a valuable natural resource. However, wastewater may contain many contaminants and cannot be released back into the environment until the contaminants are removed. Untreated wastewater and inadequately treated wastewater may have a detrimental effect on the environment and has a harmful effect on human health. Water quality engineering addresses the sources, transport and treatment of chemical and microbiological contaminants that affect water. Objectives for the treatment of wastewater are that the treated wastewater can meet national effluent standards for the protection of the environment and the protection of public health. This book, which is based on the Special Issue, includes contributions on advanced technologies applied to the treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater and sludge. The book deals with recent advances in municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, and sludge treatment technologies, health effects of municipal wastewater, risk management, energy efficient wastewater treatment, water sustainability, water reuse and resource recovery.