Architectural Detailing : Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics. by Allen, Edward

Table of Contents: “…Multiple Glazing -- White and Bright Surfaces -- Reflective Glazing -- Reflective Surface and Airspace -- Outside-Insulated Thermal Mass -- CHAPTER 4 Controlling Water Vapor -- Warm Interior Surfaces -- Warm-Side Vapor Retarder -- Vapor Ventilation -- Condensate Drainage -- CHAPTER 5 Controlling Sound -- Airtight, Heavy, Limp Partition -- Cushioned Floor -- Quiet Attachments -- Sound-Absorbing Surfaces -- CHAPTER 6 Accommodating Movement -- Seasoning and Curing -- Vertical-Grain Lumber -- Equalizing Cross Grain -- Relieved Back -- Foundation below Frost Line -- Structure/Enclosure Joint…”
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Skin tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Table of Contents: “…3 -- Tissue Processing and Staining for Histological AnalysesINTRODUCTION; TISSUE FIXATION; TISSUE PROCESSING AND EMBEDDING; HEMATOXYLIN AND EOSIN STAIN; BRIGHT FIELD MICROSCOPY; IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE; IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY; Antibodies Commonly Used/ or Skin Disorders; HISTOCHEMICAL STAINS; Trichrome Stain; GMS Stain (Methenamine/ ilver-Grocott's); Phosphotungstic Acid-Hematoxylin, Mallory's; PAS Stain (McManus' Periodic Acid-Schiff's); Elastic Tissue Fibers-Verhoeff's Van Gieson; Acid-Fast Bacteria-Ziehl-Neelsen Stain; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES.…”


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Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering III

Table of Contents: “…Process Optimization and Characterization of Copper Oxide/Zeolite for Heterogeneous Catalytic Wet Oxidation of Dyeing Wastewater; Structural, Electronic and Optical Properties Endorsed TiO2; The Study of a New Type of Cast Iron Material Used in the Glass Mould; Process Modeling of CuO/Zeolite Preparation for CODCr Removal from Acid Bright Red GR Wastewater; An Elasto-Plastic Constitutive Model for Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites; Experimental Research on Nano Infrared Smoke Material; The Modified Maximum Shear Stress Failure Theory of Ductile Material.…”
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Walsh and Hoyt's Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology by Subramanian, Prem

Table of Contents: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Preface -- Contents -- Section I The Afferent Visual System -- 1 Examination of the Visual Sensory System -- History -- Clinical Office Examination -- Visual Acuity -- Contrast Sensitivity -- Stereoacuity -- Color Vision -- Visual Field Examination -- Pupillary Examination -- Brightness Comparison -- Photostress Recovery Test -- Cranial Nerves, External Examination, Anterior Segment Examination, and Exophthalmometry -- Fundus Examination -- Ancillary Testing -- Ocular Imaging -- Electrophysiologic Testing…”
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Energy and process optimization for the process industries by Zhu, Frank, 1957-

Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: Dedications Preface Part 1: Basic concepts and theory Chapter 1: Overview of this book 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Who is the book written for 1.3 Five ways to improve energy efficiency 1.4 Four key elements for continuous improvements 1.5 Promoting improvement ideas in the organization Chapter 2: Theory of Energy Intensity 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Definition of energy intensity for a process 2.3 The concept of fuel equivalent for steam and power 2.4 Energy intensity for a total site 2.5 Concluding remarks 2.6 Nomenclature 2.7 References Chapter 3: Energy benchmarking 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Data extraction from historian 3.3 Convert all energy usage to fuel equivalent 3.4 Energy balance 3.5 Fuel equivalent for steam and power 3.6 Energy performance index method for energy benchmarking 3.7 Concluding remarks 3.8 Nomenclature 3.9 References Chapter 4: Key indicators and targets 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Key indicators represent operation opportunities 4.3 Define key indicators 4.4 Set up targets for key indicators 4.5 Economic evaluation for key indicators 4.6 Application 1: Implementing key indicators into an "Energy Dashboard" 4.7 Application 2: Implementing key indicators to controllers 4.8 It is worth the effort 4.9 Nomenclature 4.10 References Part 2: Energy system assessment methods Chapter 5: Fired heater assessment 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Fired heater design for high reliability 5.3 Fired heater operation for high reliability 5.4 Efficient fired heater operation 5.5 Fired heater revamp 5.6 Nomenclature 5.7 References Chapter 6: Heat exchanger performance assessment 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Basic concepts and calculations 6.3 Understand Performance criterion -- U values 6.4 Understand pressure drop 6.5 Heat exchanger rating assessment 6.6 Improving heat exchanger performance 6.7 Appendix: TEMA Types of Heat Exchangers 6.8 Nomenclature 6.9 References Chapter 7: Heat exchanger fouling assessment 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Fouling mechanisms 7.3 Fouling mitigation 7.4 Fouling mitigation for crude preheat in oil refining 7.5 Fouling resistance calculations 7.6 A cost-based model for clean cycle optimization 7.7 Revised cost-based model for clean cycle optimization 7.8 A practical method for clean cycle optimization 7.9 Putting all together -- A practical example of fouling mitigation 7.10 Nomenclature 7.11 References Chapter 8: Energy loss assessment 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Energy loss audit 8.3 Energy loss audit results 8.4 Energy loss evaluation 8.5 Brainstorming 8.6 Energy audit report 8.7 Nomenclature 8.8 References Chapter 9: Process heat recovery opportunity assessment 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Data extraction 9.3 Composite curves 9.4 Basic concepts 9.5 Energy targeting 9.6 Pinch golden rules 9.7 Cost targeting: determine optimal & Delta;Tmin 9.8 Case study 9.9 Be aware of sub-optimal 9.10 Integrated cost targeting and process design 9.11 Challenges for applying the systematic design approach 9.12 Nomenclature 9.13 References Chapter 10: Heat recovery modification assessment 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Network pinch -- the bottleneck of existing heat recovery system 10.3 Identification of modifications 10.4 Automated network pinch retrofit approach 10.5 Case studies for applying the network pinch approach 10.6 References Chapter 11: Process integration opportunity assessment 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Definition of process integration 11.3 Plus and minus (+/- ) principle 11.4 Grand composite curves 11.5 Appropriate placement principle for process changes 11.6 Examples of process changes 11.7 References Part 3: Process system assessment and optimization Chapter 12: Distillation operating window 12.1 Introduction 12.2 What is distillation 12.3 Distillation efficiency 12.4 Definition of feasible operating window 12.5 Understanding operating window 12.6 Typical capacity limits 12.7 Effects of design parameters 12.8 Design check list 12.9 Example calculations for developing operating window 12.10 Concluding remarks 12.11 Nomenclature 12.12 References Chapter 13: Distillation system assessment 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Define a base case 13.3 Calcu7lations for missing and incomplete data 13.4 Building process simulation 13.5 Heat and material balance assessment 13.6 Tower efficiency assessment 13.7 Operating profile assessment 13.8 Tower rating assessment 13.9 Heat integration assessment for column design 13.10 Guidelines for reuse of an existing tower 13.11 Nomenclature 13.12 References Chapter 14: Distillation system optimization 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Tower optimization basics 14.3 Energy optimization for distillation system 14.4 Overall process optimization 14.5 Concluding remarks 14.6 References Part 4: Utility system assessment and optimization Chapter 15: Modeling of steam and power system 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Boiler 15.3 Deaerator 15.4 Steam turbine 15.5 Gas turbine 15.6 Letdown valve 15.7 Steam desuperheater 15.8 Steam flush drum 15.9 Steam trap 15.10 Steam distribution losses 15.11 Nomenclature 15.12 References Chapter 16: Establishing steam balances 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Guidelines for generating steam balance 16.3 A working example for generating steam balance 16.4 A practical example for generating steam balance 16.5 Verify steam balance 16.6 Concluding remarks 16.7 Nomenclature 16.8 References Chapter 17: Determining steam pricing 17.1 Introduction 17.2 The cost of steam generation from boiler 17.3 Enthalpy-based steam pricing 17.4 Work-based steam pricing 17.5 Fuel equivalent-based steam pricing 17.6 Cost-based steam pricing 17.7 Comparison of different steam pricing methods 17.8 Marginal steam pricing 17.9 Effects of condensate recovery on steam cost 17.10 Concluding remarks 17.11 Nomenclature 17.12 References Chapter 18: Benchmarking steam and power system 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Benchmark steam cost -- minimize generation cost 18.3 Benchmark steam and condensate losses 18.4 Benchmark process steam usage and energy cost allocation 18.5 Benchmark steam system operation 18.6 Benchmark steam system efficiency 18.7 Nomenclature 18.8 References Chapter 19: Steam and power management and optimization 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Optimizing steam header pressure 19.3 Optimizing steam equipment loadings 19.4 Optimizing onsite power generation versus import 19.5 Minimizing steam letdowns and venting 19.6 Optimizing steam system configuration 19.7 Developing steam system optimization model 19.8 Nomenclature 19.9 References Part 5: Retrofit project evaluation and implementation Chapter 20: Determine true benefits from OSBL 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Energy improvement options under evaluation 20.3 A method for evaluating energy improvement options in OSBL 20.4 Feasibility assessment and make decision for implementation Chapter 21: Determine true benefits from operation variations 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Collect online data for the whole operation cycle 21.3 Normal distribution and Monte Carlo simulation 21.4 Basic statistic summary for normal distribution 21.5 Nomenclature 21.6 References Chapter 22: Feasibility Assessment 22.1 Introduction 22.2 Scope and stages of feasibility assessment 22.3 Feasibility assessment methodology 22.4 Get the project basis and data right in the very beginning 22.5 Get the project economics right 22.6 Don't forget OSBL costs 22.7 Squeeze capacity out of design margin 22.8 Identify and relax plant constraints 22.9 Interactions of process conditions, yields ad equipment 22.10 Don't get misled by false balances 22.11 Prepare for fuel gas long 22.12 Two revamp cases for shifting bottlenecks 22.13 Concluding remarks 22.14 Nomenclature 22.15 References Chapter 23: Create optimization culture with measurable results 23.1 Introduction 23.2 Site wide energy optimization strategy 23.3 Case study of the site wide energy optimization strategy 23.4 Establishing energy management system 23.5 Energy operation management 23.6 Energy project management 23.7 An overall work process from idea discovery to implementation 23.8 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Decarbonizing development : three steps to a zero-carbon future by Fay, Marianne, Hallegatte, Stéphane, Vogt-Schilb, Adrien, Rozenberg, Julie, Narloch, Ulf, Kerr, Thomas M.

Table of Contents: “…Ensuring the Poor Benefit -- Direct Distributional Impacts of Right Pricing-Possibly Positive? -- Revenue Recycling Enables Redistribution and Allows for Pro-Poor Climate Policies -- Managing Perceived Impacts -- Land-Use-Based Mitigation-Impacts Depend on Design -- Notes -- References -- 8. …”
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End-to-end e-business transaction management made easy

Table of Contents: “…Measuring e-business transaction response times -- 8.1 Preparation for measurement and configuration -- 8.1.1 Naming standards for TMTP policies -- 8.1.2 Choosing the right measurement component(s) -- 8.1.3 Measurement component selection summary -- 8.2 The sample e-business application: Trade -- 8.3 Deployment, configuration, and ARM data collection -- 8.4 STI recording and playback -- 8.4.1 STI component deployment -- 8.4.2 STI Recorder installation.…”
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A War of Words : the Man Who Talked 4000 Japanese Into Surrender. by McDonald, Hamish

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A feminist urban theory for our time : rethinking social reproduction and the urban

Table of Contents: “…Methodology and Positionality 163 Water, the Urban, and Social Reproduction 164 The Privatization of Water and Anti-privatization Struggles in Indonesia 169 Solidaritas Perempuan Jakarta and Poor Women's Rights to Water 171 Legal Challenges Against Privatization 172 Community-based Research on the Impacts of Privatization 174 Conclusion 178 References 181 8 Re-imagine Urban Antispaces! …”
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Carpentry and Construction by Miller, Mark R., Miller, Rex

Table of Contents: “…Chapter 9 Study Questions -- 10 Exterior Walls -- Walls -- Types of Siding -- Sequence -- Job Preparation -- Scaffolding -- Roof Edges -- Installing Siding -- Panel Siding -- Nails and Nailing -- Shingle and Shake Siding -- Preparation for Other Wall Finishes -- Aluminum Siding -- Solid Vinyl Siding -- Chapter 10 Study Questions -- 11 House Wiring -- Local Distribution -- Farm Electricity -- Safety Around Electricity -- Grounded Conductors -- House Service -- Service from Head to Box -- Planning the Right Size Service and Circuits -- Electric Space Heating -- Air Conditioning -- Space Heating and Air-Conditioning Outlets -- Entrance Signals -- Cable Television -- Installing Romex -- Electric Ranges -- Clothes Dryers -- Microwave Ovens -- Overhead Garage Doors -- Electric Water Heaters -- Garbage Disposers -- Air Conditioners -- Newer Wiring Systems -- High-Speed, High-Performance Cable for Voice and Data Applications -- Chapter 11 Study Questions -- 12 Plumbing -- Sequence -- Plumbing Systems -- Planning -- Chapter 12 Study Questions -- 13 Insulation -- Types of Insulation -- How Much Is Enough? …”
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A-Z of modern America by Duchak, Alicia, 1968-

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