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This book explores some of leading advances in methane and hydrogen storage as well as the interesting link between these two important elements in our evolving energy system mosaic.

This book examines important security considerations for the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT is collecting a growing amount of private and sensitive data about our lives, and requires increasing degrees of reliability and trustworthiness in terms of the levels of assurance provided with respect to confidentiality, integrity and availability.

This comprehensive book provides a detailed description of all the major components of a DA system, including communication infrastructure and analysis tools, and includes extensive international case studies showing how the technology has been implemented in real-world situations.

Cooperative networks/relaying is a fundamental design approach that has been used to reduce path-loss and fading effects in conventional wireless communication systems. This book describes the use of this approach in new and emerging telecommunications technologies and new application areas.

The subject of nano-scaled semiconductor devices and technology is a strategic and emerging area of relevant societal importance in our ubiquitous electronics era. This book is intended for those involved in the research, technology development, and societal-related applications where nano-scaled semiconductor devices are involved.

This book describes the current state of optical MEMS in chemical and biomedical analysis and brings together current trends and highlights topics representing the most exciting progress in recent years in the field.

This book describes recent advances in the theory, properties, methods and applications of SMC, including a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of different SMC algorithms.

This Guide details the key steps in applying metering systems from design and specification, to technology selection, installation and commissioning, and finally operation and maintenance.

This essential overview covers the subject of thermal monitoring and management in integrated circuits. Specifically, it focuses on devices and materials that are intimately integrated on-chip (as opposed to in-package or on-board) for the purposes of thermal monitoring and thermal management.

This book outlines current research into the scientific modeling, experimentation, and remedial measures for advancing the reliability, availability, system robustness, and maintainability of Power Electronic Converter Systems (PECS) at different levels of complexity.

This book describes the primary uses for Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and practical considerations such as when TPMs can and should be used, when they shouldn't be, what advantages they provide, and how to actually make use of them, with use cases and worked examples of how to implement these use cases on a real system.

Power electronics is a branch of electrical engineering dealing with conversion and control of electric power using semiconductor power switches. This book provides an overview of modern power electronic converters and systems, and their applications.

Resilience in Wireless Networks is the first book to cover this topic at an advanced level. It provides a unified view of the latest research and illustrates the issues, challenges and solutions currently under discussion.

This book provides an overview of current topics in intelligent and green transportation on land, sea and in flight, with contributions from an international team of leading experts.

The Student's Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations is designed for students studying for a career in the electrotechnical industry. The content will enhance the reader's understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations and how to interpret them, as well as integrating with current qualifications being delivered.

The Recommendations for Energy-efficient Exterior Lighting Systems provides a good practice approach to decision-making, selection and implementation of low energy street lighting projects.

This book provides a compact yet comprehensive treatment of advanced data-driven signal processing techniques for the analysis and characterization of both ambient power system data and transient oscillations resulting from major disturbances.

This Code of Practice aims to ensure the safe, effective and competent application of cabling / wiring installations for low voltage d.c. power distribution in buildings.

Guidance Note 8: Earthing & Bonding provides a comprehensive guide to this subject and has been updated to reflect the changes made in Amendment 3.

Vital changes have been made in Amendment 3 regarding safety for contractors and consumers. This essential quick-reference guide to BS 7671 has been updated to the changes in Amendment 3 to BS 7671:2008. The On-Site Guide is designed to be taken on-site for easy referencing and provides simple guidance on the application of BS 7671.

Important changes to the EIC and EICR forms make Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing a priority for all those carrying out inspection and testing on electrical installations.

The IET Wiring Regulations is the national standard to which all domestic and industrial wiring must conform. Amendment No. 3 contains important updates to several areas of BS 7671, including changes to safety requirements.

Vehicle-to-Grid: Linking Electric Vehicles to the Smart Grid provides an overview and considers the salient topics of the connection between the stationary grid and electric vehicle (EV) storage.

The Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations will ensure domestic installers not only comply with the requirements for electrical safety, but also with other relevant parts, including Fire Safety, Ventilation and Conservation of Energy.

The book provides step-by-step guidance on the design of electrical installations, from domestic installation final circuit design to fault level calculations for LV systems.

Guidance Note 7: Special Locations provides a comprehensive guide to the various special locations and installations for which additional measurers are required to comply with BS 7671.

Guidance Note 6: Protection Against Overcurrent is a guide and reference manual on this key safety aspect of BS 7671. Ensure you are up to date with the changes to regulations around heating equipment and fuses to make sure your work complies.

Protection Against Electric Shock is a core element of safety for specifiers, designers, contractors and inspectors. Important changes affecting Guidance Note 5 include but are not limited to changes to earth fault loop impedances for all protective devices.

Protection against fire is a key element of Amendment 3 to the 17th Edition. Vital changes will potentially vastly improve the safety of contractors, consumers and the fire services. Guidance Note 4: Protection Against Fire provides clear guidance on how to apply the updated aspects of BS 7671.