Transport Processes in Wood
Title | Transport Processes in Wood PDF eBook |
Author | J.F. Siau |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 3642692133 |
This book has a similar subject content to the author's previous Flow in Wood but with substantial updating due to the abundance of research in the wood science field since 1971. Several different concepts have been introduced, particularly in regard to wood-moisture relation ships. The role of water potential in the equilibria between wood and its humid and moist environments is considered. Two theories are introduced to explain the nonisothermal transport of bound water in the steady and unsteady states. As in the former text, the wood-. structure relationship is emphasized . . The author is especially grateful to Dr. C. Skaar for his careful and critical review of much of the manuscript and for the productive dis cussions of many of the concepts. Dr. T. E. Timell, the series editor, rendered major assistance in the preparation of Chap. 2 and in his editing of the manuscript. The author wishes to thank Dr. W. A. Cote, Mr. A. C. Day, and Mr. J. J. McKeon for providing electron micro graphs, Mr. G. A. Snyder for his photography of much of the art work, Dr. C. H. de Zeeuw for his advice in the field of wood anatomy, and Ms. Mary M. Siau for her careful rendition of the art work. Apprecia tion is extended to Miss Judy A. Barton and Mrs. Stephanie V. Micale for their work in typing and checking the manuscript. Mr. J. A.
Energy Efficiency in Process Technology
Title | Energy Efficiency in Process Technology PDF eBook |
Author | P.A. Pilavachi |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 1266 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9401114544 |
Since 1975 the Commission has been stimulating R & D work aimed at energy saving. The conference objective was to provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of recent R & D relevant to energy efficiency, taking into account environmental aspects, in the energy intensive process industries.
Research in Building Physics and Building Engineering
Title | Research in Building Physics and Building Engineering PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Fazio |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 1017 |
Release | 2020-11-26 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1000155471 |
Buildings influence people. They account for one third of energy consumption across the globe and represent an annual capital expenditure of 7%-10% of GNP in industrialized countries. Their lifetime operation costs can exceed capital investment. Building Engineering aims to make buildings more efficient, safe and economical. One branch of this discipline, Building Physics/Science, has gained prominence, with a heightened awareness of such phenomena as sick buildings, the energy crisis and sustainability, and considering the performance of buildings in terms of climatic loads and indoor conditions. The book reflects the advanced level and high quality of research which Building Engineering, and Building Physics/Science in particular, have reached at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It will be a valuable resource to: engineers, architects, building scientists, consultants on the building envelope, researchers and graduate students.
The Biology of Vines
Title | The Biology of Vines PDF eBook |
Author | Francis E. Putz |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 576 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9780521392501 |
This 1992 book is a treatment of what was known about climbing plants, written by a group of experts.
Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries
Title | Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries PDF eBook |
Author | Frank Lees |
Publisher | Butterworth-Heinemann |
Pages | 3685 |
Release | 2012-11-05 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 0123977827 |
Safety in the process industries is critical for those who work with chemicals and hazardous substances or processes. The field of loss prevention is, and continues to be, of supreme importance to countless companies, municipalities and governments around the world, and Lees' is a detailed reference to defending against hazards. Recognized as the standard work for chemical and process engineering safety professionals, it provides the most complete collection of information on the theory, practice, design elements, equipment, regulations and laws covering the field of process safety. An entire library of alternative books (and cross-referencing systems) would be needed to replace or improve upon it, but everything of importance to safety professionals, engineers and managers can be found in this all-encompassing three volume reference instead. - The process safety encyclopedia, trusted worldwide for over 30 years - Now available in print and online, to aid searchability and portability - Over 3,600 print pages cover the full scope of process safety and loss prevention, compiling theory, practice, standards, legislation, case studies and lessons learned in one resource as opposed to multiple sources
Vascular Transport in Plants
Title | Vascular Transport in Plants PDF eBook |
Author | N. Michelle Holbrook |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 597 |
Release | 2011-09-06 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0080454232 |
Vascular Transport in Plants provides an up-to-date synthesis of new research on the biology of long distance transport processes in plants. It is a valuable resource and reference for researchers and graduate level students in physiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, ecological physiology, development, and all applied disciplines related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry and biotechnology. The book considers long-distance transport from the perspective of molecular level processes to whole plant function, allowing readers to integrate information relating to vascular transport across multiple scales. The book is unique in presenting xylem and phloem transport processes in plants together in a comparative style that emphasizes the important interactions between these two parallel transport systems. - Includes 105 exceptional figures - Discusses xylem and phloem transport in a single volume, highlighting their interactions - Syntheses of structure, function and biology of vascular transport by leading authorities - Poses unsolved questions and stimulates future research - Provides a new conceptual framework for vascular function in plants
Motor Transport
Title | Motor Transport PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 664 |
Release | 1924 |
Genre | Commercial vehicles |
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