Rocket Propulsion Elements, 7th Edition

Book Description

Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
The definitive text on rocket propulsion-now completely revised to reflect rapid advancements in the field
For more than fifty years, this seminal text has been regarded as the single most authoritative sourcebook on rocket propulsion technology. More comprehensive and coherently organized than any other book on the subject, Rocket Propulsion Elements guides readers evenhandedly through the complex factors that shape propulsion, with both theory and practical design considerations.
With more than a third of the text and illustrations either completely new or extensively revised, this latest edition includes current information on engine structures, nozzle theory, gas properties, thrust chambers, launch vehicles, and more. With a detailed table of contents breaking down each chapter into subsections-as well as an expanded index of key words-the Seventh Edition efficiently steers readers quickly to the information they need. Other highlights include:
* Separate chapters on liquid, solid, and hybrid propulsion systems and a new chapter on thrust chambers including the new aerospike nozzle
* Comprehensive coverage of rocket propulsion technology, with applications to space flight, satellite flight, and guided and unguided missiles
* Problem-solving examples and exercises relevant to actual design situations
* More than 340 illustrations, including photographs, tables, and graphs
* Coherent, up-to-date chapter on electrical propulsion balancing fundamentals with practical aspects and applications
For professional engineers in the aerospace and defense industries as well as undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical and aerospace engineering, this time-honored resource is indispensable for its scope of coverage and utility.

Customer Reviews:

The Bible of the Field.......2007-03-24

When as a young physicist I started working on rocket nozzle design most of the material in this book had to be dug up from a paper here, a book there, or else it simply wasn't known. Now here's everything you need to know in a couple of chapters. And besides nozzle design, here in information on virtually every aspect of rockets from the design to the propellents, from concepts to testing. Most of the book is on conventional liquid or solid fuel chemical rockets, because that's where most of the action is today. There is a new chapter (from my older edition) on electrical propulsion.

The book is suitable for use as a textbook for either a one or two term course, or as an introductory book to an engineer now moving into the field, or as a reference book for the experienced. It is especially good to use when you need to come up to speed on some area of the business where you don't normally work.

The one weakness of the book is the lack of discussion on computers either in terms of engine control systems or of the design software that is avaiable. Next revision I guess.

If you love rocket propulsion you must get this book.......2007-01-19

I have loved rocket propulsion in all its forms (real and imagined) since I was following the Apollo 11 mission on television. This book will help you with every aspect of rocketry whether for direct professional relevance, hobbyist development or whether you dream with many of us of solving the problems that will allow us (as so eloquently put by the late Carl Sagan) to "dip our toes in the cosmic ocean". I believe we must swim between the stars and the nuts and bolts foundations for doing it are in this book. Go get it. Lets do it.

Rocket Scientists Use It Too.......2006-11-17

I started work with a rocket design group fresh out of a MS in mechanical engineering. One of the first things everybody told me was to pick up a copy of Sutton. It's a good thing I did, because I immediately started referring to it for just about every project I worked. After just a few months it became a dog eared, marked, and well used reference.

It's a few years later now, and I don't work with rockets full time any more. I've forgotten enough of the details that today when I was explaining a bit of rocketry to a coworker, out came Sutton again. It's still a great book.

Fantastic resource.......2006-02-20

This was a required test for a rocket propulsion class, but it has become an invaluable resource for many classes. Purchased for at least 20% less than other outlets.

A Must-Have Textbook for every Aerospace Engineer.......2004-03-27

This is the single best book on rocket propulsion systems, covering both liquid and solid rocket engines, hybrid rocket systems, and a dedicated chapter on electric propulsion. The authors include excellent illustrations and graphs to enhance the text, and practical examples which help the reader to grasp the theory. After loaning a copy of this book for over two years from my library, i finally bought it! Definitely recommended to all engineers and scientists who want to expand into the area of rocket propulsion.

Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars That Will Recharge America

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Good research, good writing, but too much preaching to the choir
What's been happening with electric/hybrid autos the last 10 years.
A rare combination of facts and intrigue that will recharge the reader
Timely and engaging but unconvincing
very practical, myth-busting discussion of the facts

Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars That Will Recharge America
Sherry Boschert
Manufacturer: New Society Publishers
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ASIN: 0865715718

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A politically polarized America is coming together over a new kind of car - the plug-in hybrid that will save drivers money, reduce pollution, and increase U.S. security by reducing dependence on imported oil.

Plug-in Hybrids points out that, whereas hydrogen fuel-cell cars won't be ready for decades, the technology for plug-in hybrids exists today. Unlike conventional hybrid cars which can't run without gasoline, plug-in hybrids use gasoline or cheaper, cleaner, domestic electricity - or both. Although not yet for sale, demand for plug-in hybrids is widespread, coming from characters across the political spectrum, such as:

Chelsea Sexton, the automotive insider: working for General Motors, Sexton fought attempts to destroy the all-electric EV1 car and describes how car companies are resisting plug-in hybrids -- and why they'll make them anyway.
Felix Kramer and the tech squad: Kramer started a non-profit organization using the Internet to tap into a small army of engineers who built the first plug-in Prius hybrids.
R. James Woolsey, former CIA director and national security hawk: seeing the end of oil supplies looming, Woolsey is demanding plug-in hybrids to wean us from petroleum.

Cautioning that the oil and auto companies know how to undermine the success of plug-in car programs to protect their interests, the book gives readers tools to ensure that plug-in hybrids get to market - and stay here.

Customer Reviews:

Good research, good writing, but too much preaching to the choir.......2007-10-11

"Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars That Will Recharge America" is an advocacy book. Sherry Boschert believes in her heart that plug-in hybrid cars will change America. You cannot read this book and doubt that.

And there is nothing wrong with that. You do not have to be neutral about a subject like this to write well about it. In fact, the opposite is true -- no writer can write a good book about a subject that he or she does not feel strongly about.

But even if you are not neutral, and cannot be neutral, you need to be fair. And that's where Sherry Boschert is weak. In Plug-in Hybrids, she has not been fair. At least, not enough.

A few examples. Boschert says, "As Marc says, it's a choice between riding to the store in your Hummer today, or having life-saving medications available to your grandchild." Huh? Come again? Oil has many uses. Even the late Shah of Iran said that oil is too precious to burn. But to say that Hummer drivers are depriving their grandchildren of life-saving medications is too much. It's not being fair.

Another, more subtle example. Boschert says that GM conspired to buy up the nation's clean and popular streetcar systems and replace them with buses. That resulted in the obliteration of US public electric transportation. For that, GM was fined $5,000 for antitrust violations.

Boschert cites the film "Taken for a Ride" as her reference. That film, in turn, relies on the research of Bradford Snell. Snell's view of history -- and his finding of a giant oil company/GM conspiracy to eliminate electric public transportation -- should not be ignored. Snell has as much right to his opinion as anyone. But historians who have looked at his arguments and evidence have found them wanting. Very much wanting. In my view, and in theirs, Snell has rewritten history. Boschert relies on a dubious source to present this point as uncontroversial. That's not being fair.

There are a few other examples. Boschert notes the advantages of nickel metal hydride batteries, and says that battery technology does not stand in the way of plug-in hybrid cars. She says that the Toyota Prius makes a great plug-in hybrid car. She says that GM had no reason to kill its EV1 electric car. Nor Toyota to kill its RAV4 EV electric sports utility vehicle.

On all these points, there is another view. (Certainly GM and Toyota would disagree on the points that apply to them.) Read this book, and you would never know that. Boschert treats all these points as proved. Uncontroversial. So there's no balance to her presentation. It becomes a melodrama with heroes and villains. Real life is not that way.

Of course, if you are preaching to the choir, that's fine. And here that is what Boschert is doing. Her choir is Andrew Frank, Marc Geller, Ron Gremban, Felix Kramer, Chelsea Sexton and James Woolsey. Add to that everybody involved in the film "Who Killed the Electric Car?" None of these people will quarrel with Boschert's book.

But if that's all you're doing -- preaching to the choir -- why write the book? If you advocate plug-in hybrid cars, a balanced view will gain more converts. And a balanced view will be fair.

I enjoyed Boschert's book. But I can't help but wish that she had aimed higher. If she had been a little more critical? A little more balanced? With her research and writing skills -- and with her passion --she could have written a book that would change a lot of minds. This book, Plug-in Hybrids, will not.

What's been happening with electric/hybrid autos the last 10 years........2007-09-13

I've often wondered what been happening with electric/hybrid car development since the mid 90's and GM's EV-1. Remarkably little is written on this subject.

This book reveals the truth about what's possible, and how little the car manufacturers are doing to make them a reality. Even Toyota's Prius is a small step compared to what they could be making NOW.

A rare combination of facts and intrigue that will recharge the reader.......2007-09-01

Sherry Boschert brings her science-writing skills to bear on the thorny problem of efficient transportation on the highways. While informing us about the details of hybrid vehicle technology, she also manages to weave in the gremlins that have interfered with improving car efficiency for many years. Her portrayal of the problem of hydrogen hype is well documented and clearly explained in Chapter 3. I recommend this book highly to the environmentally concerned driver as one of the best books in the field, because it gives the reader the inside story with scientific balance.

Timely and engaging but unconvincing.......2007-08-06

In "Plug-in Hybrids" (New Society, 2006), Sherry Boschert writes about recent electric vehicles, charged from commercial power lines, with gasoline engine backup. See also Michael Schiffer, "Taking Charge" (Smithsonian Books, 1994), on the early history of electric vehicles, about 1880 to 1930.

Main merits of Boschert's book: wide-ranging account of many starts and slips from about 1990 to the present; engaging style, focused on charismatic individuals; deconstruction of hydrogen-powered transportation myths.

Main defects of Boschert's book: inability to relate vehicle speed to operating range performance, cavalier approach to environmental and conservation issues, lack of concern about long-range marketing appeal.

Boschert says plug-in hybrid vehicles can reduce petroleum use and air pollution but does not prove the case. In order to do both, widespread use of plug-in hybrids must somehow avoid stimulating new coal-fired, oil-fired and gas-fired power plants. Boschert shows no way to assure that such an outcome would actually occur.

very practical, myth-busting discussion of the facts.......2007-07-29

This book --which in some ways begins where the video "Who Killed the Electric Car" ends, but is yet independent of it --is a very practical, myth-busting discussion of the facts about the capabilities of alternatively-powered vehicles. As one might guess from the title, the book concludes that of all the possible alternatives for fueling cars, plug-in hybrids are the most practical. In fact, as the book reiterates, practical plug-in hybrids were produced and leased by the auto companies about a decade ago --and then recalled and destroyed. Today (July, 2007), news reports say Toyota and GM and perhaps Ford and others "hope" to have an electric car available by 2010. The news stories say Toyota and GM are having trouble getting much more than a range of 40 miles out of the batteries, even though this book points out GM produced electric vehicles in 1999 with a range of about 140 miles!

This book is a good primer on how plug-in hybrids work, and also explores other alternative technologies such as hydrogen and fuel cells, though for several reasons it returns to plug-in hybrids as being immediately available technology.

Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes: Capital Gains Tax Alternatives, Deferral vs. Elimination of Taxes, Tax-Free Property Investing, Hybrid Tax Strategies ... (Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes)

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Excellent and to the point
Best real estate tax book. Period.
Great Book!!
Great Book
It's Usable and easy to understand.

Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes: Capital Gains Tax Alternatives, Deferral vs. Elimination of Taxes, Tax-Free Property Investing, Hybrid Tax Strategies ... (Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes)
Richard T. Williamson
Manufacturer: Kaplan Business
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1419584375
Release Date: 2007-01-02

Book Description

The decline and instability of the financial market has led to a white-hot market in real estate. Millions of investors are moving their money from equities to real estate. As the rate of transactions increases sellers are discovering that there are some tax surprises associated with selling real estate. The two primary tax considerations are capital gains and recapture of depreciation. Between the two, Federal and State taxes can be as much as one third of the profit on the sale of a property. Both individual investors and real estate professionals can discover legal methods for deferring or eliminating these taxes by reading this book. Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes is a non-technical, plain-English look at the various ways to avoid taxes when selling real estate. It explores both tax deferral and elimination methods, discusses the pros and cons of each, and gives examples of how each method works in everyday practice. This book will be a valuable tool for individuals and professionals so that they can make the most out of each real estate transaction.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent and to the point.......2005-09-30

This book answered all my tax and property questions quickly and precisely. It was well written and perfect for someone who is not a CPA or property specialist. Highly recommended.

Best real estate tax book. Period. .......2004-09-18

I have read a number of books about real estate tax planning, and this is by far the best. It is clear, to the point, and very readable. The author goes through the basics of how a capital gains basis is calculated, rules about stepping up basis, primary residence exclusion rules, etc. He then discusses various ways of deferring or eliminating capital gain consequences via 1031, installment sales, private annuity trusts, charitable remainder trusts and Roth IRAs. The chapter on private annuity trusts is one of the least known, yet most valuable strategies that exists. Buy this book!

Great Book!!.......2003-09-10

This book is very well written; logically organized and concise. The information is priceless! For the cost of this book you could be saving 30% of your capital gains money! That's what I call positive ROI. This book is a must have!

Great Book.......2003-08-24

Explains what you need to know in a simple easy to understand format. Highly recommended. Very satisfying read!

It's Usable and easy to understand........2003-08-18

I was extremely happy to find a "How To "book that got right to the point. It is obvious that the author has "Been There, Done That".
The technical explanations were clear and thorough.
There are alot of new (to me) and interesting approaches on how to structure transactions. Annuities,IRA's etc.
Easy read,a lot of useable content.

Equity Hybrid Derivatives (Wiley Finance)

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Disappointed!
Taken aback

Equity Hybrid Derivatives (Wiley Finance)
Marcus Overhaus , Ana Bermudez , Hans Buehler , Andrew Ferraris , Christopher Jordinson , and Aziz Lamnouar
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0471770582

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Take an in-depth look at equity hybrid derivatives.

Written by the quantitative research team of Deutsche Bank, the world leader in innovative equity derivative transactions, this book presents leading-edge thinking in modeling, valuing, and hedging for this market, which is increasingly used for investment by hedge funds. You'll gain a balanced, integrated presentation of theory and practice, with an emphasis on understanding new techniques for analyzing volatility and credit derivative transactions linked to equity. In every instance, theory is illustrated along with practical application.

Marcus Overhaus, PhD, is Managing Director and Global Head of Quantitative Research and Equity Structuring. Ana Bermudez, PhD, is an Associate in Global Quantitative Research. Hans Buehler, PhD, is a Vice President in Global Quantitative Research. Andrew Ferraris, DPhil, is a Managing Director in Global Quantitative Research. Christopher Jordinson, PhD, is a Vice President in Global Quantitative Research. Aziz Lamnouar, DEA, is a Vice President in Global Quantitative Research. All are associated with Deutsche Bank AG, London.

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed!.......2007-05-29

Given the high reputation of the DB quant team in London, I was expecting something on the line of Brigo & Mercurio's wonderful book "Interest Rate Models". Alas, it is nowhere near in terms of breath of contents and analytical depth (well, the price is higher tough). Maybe the authors cannot reveal their proprietary models or did not want to give too much away, then why did they write a usuless book and ruin their reputation?

Taken aback.......2007-04-16

While the info in the book seems to be relevant (by other people's recommendations) I've been taken aback by the authors starting each section with the theoretical coverage.

One of the best teachers - Steven Dym - said that you should think twice about any finance book that starts a new chapter with a math formula.
This book shows off with maths on the 1st page!!!

The best approach is to
1) dive into why a certain financial product came to existance,
2) how it works, and them
3) dive into theory.

Starting with the #3 will just make me try to guess #1 and #2.

Ionut

Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles (Power & Energy)

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Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Vehicles (Power & Energy)
John M. Miller
Manufacturer: Peter Peregrinus Ltd
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ASIN: 0863413366

Book Description

The automotive industry is waking up to the fact that hybrid electric vehicles could provide an answer to the ever-increasing need for lower-polluting and more fuel-efficient forms of personal transport. This is the first book to give comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the hybrid vehicle design, from its power plant and energy storage systems, to supporting chassis subsystems necessary for realizing hybrid modes of operation. Key topics covered include hybrid propulsion system architectures, propulsion system sizing, electric traction system sizing and design, loss mechanisms, system simulation and vehicle certification.

Book Description

This book covers the development of electric cars -- from their early days to new hybrid models in production -- together with the very latest technological issues faced by automotive engineers working on electric cars, as well as the key business factors vital for the successful transfer of electric cars into the mass market. Considerable work has gone into electric car and battery development in the last ten years with the prospect of substantial improvements in range and performance in battery cars as well as in hybrids and those using fuel cells. This book comprehensively covers this important subject and will be of particular interest to engineers and managers working in the automotive and transport industries.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent overview of electric cars.......2007-01-23

The Electric Car gives an excellent overview of electric cars. And as promised by the subtitle, Westbrook discusses the development and future of battery, hybrid and fuel-cell cars. All in all, this book is the best I have found on this important subject. I recommend it highly.

As interest increases in electric cars, particularly hybrids, books on the subject increase as well. Some are interesting and helpful. A surprisingly large amount are not. Few, if any, match the depth and breadth of the information and opinion in The Electric Car.

Westbrook spent his career working with electric cars. That shows in the book's detailed information and patient discussion. This is a book by an industry insider, who knows what he is talking about. What he does not know, he finds out, through contacts in the industry that he keeps active.

Westbrook does tend a little toward the pedantic. And he loves a long and complex sentence. No fluffy reading here. In fact, the book can be hard to get through if you are tired and not at the best of your game.

Nonetheless, if you have strong interest in electric cars, in my opinion you need this book.

Good introductory book.......2004-06-04

This book provides an accurate history of electric and hybrid cars, however it may be a bit lacking in terms of charting the future of electric cars and their power sources. All in all a solid buy for a intoduction to electric car technology.

The Guidebook to Membrane Desalination Technology : Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration and Hybrid Systems Process, Design, Applications and Economics

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$200 does not buy you an index
The Guidebook to Membrane Desalination Technology

The Guidebook to Membrane Desalination Technology : Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration and Hybrid Systems Process, Design, Applications and Economics
Mark Wilf; Leon Awerbuch; Craig Bartels; Mike Mickley; Graeme Pearce; Nikolay Voutchkov
Manufacturer: Balaban Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0866890653
Release Date: 2007-01-01

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This is a process and application guidebook that encompasses the latest state of the art of commercial membrane desalination technology. This unique book provides a thorough overview and understanding of the RO, NF, and hybrid system, all with a detailed discussion on how to apply, design and operate potable systems and how to evaluate project economics using innovative membrane technologies. A must-read for all project engineers, plant designers, planners, utility directors, and operation managers, involved in municipal and industrial membrane projects. Scientists and academics interested in membrane desalination will find in this guidebook an insight into latest trends in commercial membrane desalination technologies for potable water applications. A step by step approach to design, operation and cost evaluation of membrane systems is explained in simple practical terms, all backed up by sample process calculations and case studies. The following major subjects are covered: Principles of membrane separation, RO/NF system configurations and system design parameters, Application of RO and nanofiltration technology in wastewater reclamation plants, Cost estimation and planning process of membrane desalination projects, Concentrate disposal, Hybrid systems. The contributors to the book are well known professionals in the desalination field with extensive involvement in research and development of membrane products and desalination processes. The book contents reflect their R&D work and experience in design, procurement and operation of numerous membrane systems

Customer Reviews:

$200 does not buy you an index.......2007-10-01

A $200 professional book with no index. The writing is poorly edited, and at times the book reads like a series of glorified powerpoints.

The Guidebook to Membrane Desalination Technology .......2007-07-06

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Introduction to Reverse Osmosis--Basic Terms
2.1 Water Salinity--Concentration Units
2.2 The Osmotic Process
2.3 Permeate Recovery
2.4 Average Feed Salinity
2.5 Net Driving Pressure
2.6 Salt-Water Separation in Reverse Osmosis Process
2.7 Water Transport
2.8 Salt Transport
2.9 Salt Passage and Salt Rejection
2.10 Temperature Effect on Transport Rate
2.11 Average Permeate Flux
2.12 Specific Permeability of a Membrane
2.13 Concentration Polarization

3. Commercial RO-NF Membrane Technology
3.1 Cellulose Acetate Membranes
3.2 Composite Polyamide Membranes

4. Membrane Module Configurations
4.1 Plate and Frame Membrane Elements
4.2 Hollow Fine Fiber Membrane Elements
4.3 Spiral Wound Membrane Elements
4.3.1 Spiral Wound Elements Categories

5. RO System Configuration
5.1 Membrane Assembly Unit
5.2 Concentrate Staging
5.3 Flow Distribution
5.4 Permeate Staging
5.5 Partial Two Pass Configuration

6. Calculation of System Performance
6.1 Manual Method of Membrane System Performance Calculations
6.2 Use of Computer Programs for Projection of Membrane Performance

7. Normalization of System Performance

8. Feed Water Supply Systems and Pretreatment
8.1 Well Water
8.2 Surface Water
8.2.1 Raw Water Intake and Concentrate Discharge
8.2.2 Conventional Filtration Pretreatment
8.2.3 Membrane Filtration Pretreatment (by Graeme Pearce)

9. Chemical Stabilization of Permeate

10. RO/NF System Design Parameters
10.1 Feed Water Types
10.2 Feed Water Composition
10.3 Feed Water Temperature
10.4 Sparingly Soluble Constituents
10.5 Particulate Matter
10.6 Organic Matter
10.7 Biofouling
10.8 Permeate Recovery Ratio
10.9 Permeate Flux Rate
10.10 Membrane Age

11. RO/NF System Design
11.1 System Design Guidelines
11.2 The Design Process of RO/NF System
11.2.1 Site and Feed Water Supply
11.2.2 Selection of Pretreatment Process
11.2.3 Energy Consumption of RO Process
11.2.4 Pumping Equipment for RO Applications
11.2.5 Optimization of Energy Consumption
11.2.6 Configuration of RO Trains
11.2.7 Control and Monitoring System
11.2.8 Permeate Processing
11.3 Special Design Cases
11.3.1 Achieving Low Boron Limits with Seawater RO Technology
11.3.2 Nitrate Reduction with Brackish RO Membranes

12. System Design Verification through Operation of a Pilot Unit

13. System Commissioning

14. System Operation

15. Membrane Fouling and Performance Restoration
15.1 Membrane Elements Fouling Process
15.2 Performance Restoration

16. Nanofiltration Technology and Applications
16.1 Nanofiltration Overview
16.2 Nanofiltration Membrane Characteristics
16.2.1 Membrane Types
16.2.2 Separation Mechanism
16.2.3 Membrane Properties
16.3 Nanofiltration Process Consideration
16.3.1 Pretreatment Requirements
16.3.2 Process Design Features
16.4 Nanofiltration Applications
16.4.1 Potable Water
16.4.2 Industrial Process Fluid Purifications
16.4.3 Other Applications
16.5 Conclusions

17. Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation by RO and NF Process
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Background
17.3 Membrane Selection
17.4 Wastewater Reclamation Process Design
17.4.1 Permeate Flux Rate
17.4.2 Biofouling Control
17.4.3 Recovery Rate
17.5 Commercial Plant Data and Design
17.5.1 Singapore Wastewater Treatment Plants
17.5.2 Southern California Wastewater Treatment Plants
17.6 Operating Cost Advantages
17.7 Other Wastewater Treatment Applications
17.8 Conclusions
17.9 Acknowledgements

18. Budgeting of Membrane Desalination Projects
18.1 Overview of Desalination Cost Estimating Procedure and Practices
18.1.1 Project Cost Definitions
18.1.2 Definition of Capital Costs
18.1.3 Definition of Operating and Maintenance Costs
18.1.4 Definition of Cost of Water
18.2 Key Factors Influencing Water Cost
18.2.1 Cost Factors within the Control of the Plant Owner
18.2.2 Project Risk Profile
18.2.3 Project Delivery and Financing Methods
18.2.4 Other Project Cost Factors
18.2.5 Cost Factors Beyond the Control of the Plant Owner
18.3 Types and Accuracy of Project Cost Estimates
18.3.1 Conceptual Cost Estimate
18.3.2 Preliminary Cost Estimate
18.3.3 Budgetary Cost Estimate
18.3.4 Detailed Cost Estimate
18.3.5 Cost Models
18.4 Preparation for Project Budgeting
18.5 Project Cost Estimation and Analysis
18.5.1 Capital Costs
16.5.1.1 Construction Costs
18.5.1.2 Costs for Project Engineering Services
18.5.1.3 Project Development Costs
18.5.1.4 Project Financing Costs
18.5.2 Operation and Maintenance Costs
18.5.3 Waste Stream Disposal
18.5.5 Environmental and Performance Monitoring
18.5.5 Indirect O&M Costs
18.6 Cost of Water
18.6.1 Fixed Components of Water Cost
18.6.2 Other Fixed Costs
18.6.3 Variable Components of Water Cost
18.7 Trends of Water Cost
18.8 Project Implementation
18.8.1 Project Delivery Alternatives
18.8.2 Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
18.8.3 Design-Build-Operate (DBO)
18.8.4 Built-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT)
18.9 Project Schedule

19. RO Concentrate Management
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Nature of Concentrate
19.3 Concentrate Management Options
19.4 Traditional Concentrate Disposal Options
19.5 Concentrate Disposal Challenges
19.6 Consideration of Concentrate Management Options
19.6.1 Beneficial Use
19.6.2 Volume Reduction
19.6.3 Zero Liquid Discharge
19.7 Seawater Desalination Discharge
19.8 Nanofiltration Concentrate Disposal
19.9 Other Topics Related to Concentrate Disposal
19.9.1 Presence of Contaminants
19.9.2 Major Ion Toxicity

20. Hybrid Systems and Technology
20.1 Introduction to Hybrid Desalination Systems
20.2 Distillation Desalination Methods
20.3 Description of Hybrid Systems
20.4 Hybrid--The New Alternative
20.4.1 The "Classic Scheme"
20.4.2 The "Classic Scheme" Variant
20.4.3 The Once-Through MSF Scheme
20.4.4 The "Duo-Cycle ROMED" Scheme
20.4.5 The Direct-Drive Steam Turbine Scheme
20.5 R&D Related to Improving Hybrid Systems
20.6 Quantifying the Benefits of the Hybrid SWRO/Thermal Plant Scheme in Cogeneration Stations
20.6.1 Savings Due to Reduce Seawater Requirements
20.6.2 RO Membrane Life
20.6.3 Membrane Performance as a Function of Seawater Temperature
20.6.4 Performance of Nanofiltration Membranes as a Function of Temperature
20.6.5 Savings Due to Control of SWRO Plant Feed Temperature
20.6.6 Savings Due to Blending SWRO and Distillation Plants' Products
20.6.7 Increased Recovery Ratio
20.6.8 Feedwater Deaeration
20.6.9 Hybrid Plant Cost Savings--Summary
20.7 Examples of Existing Hybrids
20.7.1 Jeddah Hybrid
20.7.2 Yanbu-Medina Hybrid
20.7.3 Fujairah Hybrid
20.7.4 Performance of the Fujairah Hybrid Plant
20.7.5 Overall Fujairah Conclusions
20.8 Hybrid Variations
20.8.1 Hybrid System Using Multi-Effect Distillation
20.9 Hybrid Using Nanofiltration-Membrane Softening
20.9.1 Nanofiltration Hybrid Background
20.9.2 Design Experience with Nanofiltration Hybrid for MSF
20.9.3 Design and Construction of the Commercial let NF Plant
20.9.4 Nanofiltration Hybrid Variations
20.10 Dual Purpose Facilities and Potential for Hybridization
20.11 Hybrid Systems Using Vapor Compression Distillation
20.12 Hybrid Systems Using MSF-MED
20.13 Hybrid Systems and Desalination Aquifer Storage Recovery (DASR)
20.14 Resources Conservation and Environmental Impacts of Various Hybrid Configurations
20.15 Hybridization Conclusions

References

Appendixes
A. Example of RO Membrane Units Configurations
B. Example of Desalination Plant Cost Estimate
C. Example of Feasibility Evaluation of RO Concentrate Disposal Alternatives
D. Units Conversion Table

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals

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Solid on Fundamentals
Question the MF Momen review...
Hard to follow, not much pratical information
A timely and valuable book in EV

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals
Iqbal Husain
Manufacturer: CRC
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0849314666

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With advances driven by pressure from governments, environmental activists, and its associated industries, the subject of electric and hybrid vehicles is becoming increasingly important. Trends clearly suggest that we must educate the engineers of today and tomorrow in the technical details of these vehicles. While there are many books that provide narrative descriptions of electric and hybrid vehicle components, none cover the technical aspects from a mathematically derived, design point of view, and none serve well as a textbook. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals presents a comprehensive, systems-level perspective of these vehicles that strikes an outstanding balance between technical details, design equations, numerical examples, and case studies. Starting with some historic background, the author describes the system components, the laws of physics governing vehicle motion, the mathematical relationships within and between the components, energy sources, and designing components to meet the complete vehicle specifications. As this text illustrates, the electric vehicle is an excellent example of electro-mechanical and electro-chemical systems, one that is technically challenging as well as highly motivating to engineering students. The material presented is designed to be covered comfortably in a one-semester course. Its multidisciplinary nature and systems approach makes Electric and Hybrid Vehicles ideal for teaching electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineers all in one course.

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Solid on Fundamentals.......2007-09-22

Dr. Husain is an Electrical Engineer, therefore his book focuses primarily on the electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic & electromechanical aspects of EV & HEV vehicle design. From this perspective, his book is very solid on fundamental EV & HEV design considerations and component analyses. However, the continuously variable transmission (CVT)... including planetary gearsets (used in CVTs to combine/split torque) is a key HEV component. Consequently, I view omitting their discussion as dissapointing. On the other hand, Dr. Husain's text is very well written/edited and his style of explaining technical details is conversational, yet professional. I recommend this book without hessitation.

Question the MF Momen review..........2007-08-16

One must temper the fact that M. F. Momen has written papers with the author. Such as "Lightly Ferromagnetic Rotor Bars for Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Machines".

I have not read this book but rate it as the first reviewer since the other review is invalid.

Hard to follow, not much pratical information.......2007-03-22

This book is very hard to follow. The author presents examples (and sometimes answers) without outlining how to solve the problems. This is very frustrating! Most of the work in the book is calculus-based which would not be a problem if the steps for deriving the equations were more explicit. The information is very theoretical with little practical relevance to electric car design. The author starts out by explaining generic vehicle mechanics and then jumps right into battery chemistry and motors. Very little effort is spent on the interrelationships between these elements. The author does a decent job describing motor fundamentals, but he does not spend much time discussing the practical limitations of the technology. The hybrid discussion is relegated to the last chapter of the book, and then only a few pages are devoted to explaining this technology. Most of the chapter is spent describing various thermodynamic cycles such as the Otto cycle and Rankine cycle. Curiously,at this point the author resorts to a very high level discussion of these cycles, using very little math to show the effects of the electric motor on the function and efficiency of the traditional ICE vehicle.

A timely and valuable book in EV.......2006-02-24

This book is very helpful for an extensive overview of all the design perspectives regarding EV and HEVs. Very timely book and deserves to be a constant reference for ongoing EV research.

Wolfdogs A-Z: Behavior, Training & More (Wolf Hybrids)

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Wolfdogs A-Z
Whether you own or just want the truth about wolfdogs - this is it!
Great Book for Wolfdog Owners!
Indispensable !
An astounding sequel to the 'wolfdog owners bible!'

Wolfdogs A-Z: Behavior, Training & More (Wolf Hybrids)
Nicole Wilde
Manufacturer: Phantom Pub
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ASIN: 096677261X

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Wolfdogs A-Z: Behavior, Training & More is exactly what it implies; a comprehensive guide to living with a wolfdog. Wolfdog "owners" (or those who are owned by wolfdogs!) know that these canines can be a lot more of a challenge than the average dog. Nicole Wilde has worked with wolves and wolfdog mixes in a rescue, education and training capacity for over fifteen years, and generously shares her knowledge. Covered is everything from teaching basic behaviors to dealing with fear issues (see too "Help for Your Fearful Dog" by Wilde for a comprehensive guide to dealing with fear issues), dominance challenges, "Winter Wolf Syndrome," myths versus reality, and much more. No one who shares their life with a wolfdog should be without this excellent guide.

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Wolfdogs A-Z.......2007-08-23

The most helpfull book, easy reading and full of information that you cant do without, if you have a wolfdog puppy.

Whether you own or just want the truth about wolfdogs - this is it!.......2007-06-02

I loved Nicole Wilde's book! It is very apparent that she is not only very experience but very knowledgeable in working with wolfdogs and her techniques applies to dogs as well. I especially appreciate the positive and down-to-earth approach she takes in tackling everyday situations sometimes associated with owning wolfdogs. In addition, she has a whole section dedicated to nutrition - whether you have a dog or cat! With the recent discoveries of poison in some dog and cat foods, she provides a crucial alternative to feeding packaged foods!

Great Book for Wolfdog Owners!.......2004-09-05

This book is the second by Nicole Wilde on the subject of wolfdogs. I think this one and her first, Living with Wolfdogs, are must-have books for any wolfdog owner. Practical advice from someone with experience, entertaining stories, lots of good photos. This book is an easy and fun way to learn more about your wolfdog and how to be a better wolfdog owner.

Indispensable !.......2001-03-15

If you share your life with wolf-dog crosses, or have an interest in knowing more about wolves and wolfdogs, this book is absolutely essential reading !!! ... Dog owners can also benefit tremendously from the behavioral insights and postive training advice offered.

New owners and long-time owners alike will delight in reading the sections on "Principles of Positive Training" (including how-to's), "Dominance Challenges", "Fear Issues" as well as "Enrichment" (great ideas throughout the book), "Veterinary Care" and much, much more.

I strongly suggest that if you are a breeder, or are involved in rescue that you lay your paws on a number of copies of this book to give to your prospective buyers or adopters. Make it part of your educational program :-) Better yet, combine "Wolfdogs A to Z" with the author's other book, "Living with Wolfdogs" for an all around excellent source of practical advice and information.

Enjoy the photos too !

An astounding sequel to the 'wolfdog owners bible!'.......2001-03-10

Wolfdogs A-Z is the most authoritative in-depth book ever written on the subject of wolfdog behavior and training. Once again, Nicole Wilde (author of Living With Wolfdogs) combines her years of hands on experience in working with wolfdogs and her positive training approach as a professional dog trainer to produce sound practical methods that achieve astounding results with these sometimes difficult to train canines. I have personally tested the easy to fallow step-by-step methods outlined in the book with my own wolfdogs with fantastic results!

The chapters devoted to understanding wolfdog behavior provide the most down to earth in-depth and precise information available in writing anywhere. How often have you wondered "Why does my wolfdog do that?" You'll find those answers here. The detailed discussions on avoiding undesirable behaviors are invaluable for the first time owner as well the practical tips and advice for modifying behaviors even the most experienced will appreciate.

Added to the books credits are excellent chapters on natural feeding (what is often referred to as BARF: Bones and Raw Food) Fun, safe toys and activities for keeping your companion busy, dispelling the numerous myths regarding these animals and much, much more.

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This book covers the planning, design and implementation of hybrid fiber-optic coaxial (HFC) broadband networks in schools, universities, hospitals, factories and offices, whether they are in a single building or multiple campuses. Within the next few yea

This book covers the planning, design and implementation of hybrid fiber-optic coaxial (HFC) broadband networks. Hybrid fiber-optic coaxial has become the platform of choice for distribution of video, voice and data. They provide the highest bi-directional capacity at the lowest capital investment.

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Published in 1995 - Out of Date.......2003-02-07

That's all there is to say.

The book may be well written and may have been up to date in 1995 but it is now thoroughly out of date.

In the opening chapter it talks about MPEG2 as a new technology and dismisses the digital transmission of video signals because of the high cost of encoders and decoders.

The book also talks about ATM in the way everyone did in 1995 thinking it was going to extend to the desktop.

Also take note that it is aimed at enterprises and educational institutions not cable operators.

A wealth of information.......1999-11-01

A step-by-step guide that takes you by the hand in the design and implementation of an HFC system. A must read for the broadband revolution. I've read it three times.

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