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The authors and editors of this Handbook have attempted to fill a serious gap in the professional literature on industrial automation. Much past attention has been directed to the general concepts and philosophy of automation as a way to convince owners and managers of manufacturing facilities that automation is indeed one of the few avenues available to increase productivity and improve competitive position. Seventy-three contributors share their knowledge in this Handbook. Less attention has been given to the "What" and "How" of automation. To the extent feasible and practical within the confines of the pages allowed, this Handbook concentrates on the implementation of automation. Once the...
- Highlighted skills - cross references to the Clinical Skills chapter throughout text - Over 30 new case studies - Patient journey from pre-hospital and emergency-specific case studies - Critical thinking questions at the end of chapters - Chapter 35 Obstetric emergencies now includes 'Supporting a normal birth'.
Coal technology; Gas technology; Petroleum technology; Chemical fuels technology; Nuclear energy technology; Solar energy technology; Geothermal energy technology; Hydropower technology; Power technology trends.
A major revision of a best-selling guide covers the design and operation of measurement and automatic control systems used in such industries as chemical, petroleum, petrochemical, food, pulp and paper, textile, water and wastes, metallurgical and product manufacturing. Reflects new developments in manufacturing industries and in associated research and quality control laboratories.
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Starting with the fundamentals of the global energy industry, Handbook of Energy Politics goes on to cover the evolution of capital and financial markets in the energy industry, the effects of technology, environmental issues and global warming and geopolitics. The book concludes by considering the future, including the lessons learned from history, where we are most likely to be heading and what steps we can take to mitigate potential energy risks. This Handbook will be an invaluable resource for upper level graduates and postgraduate scholars.