The book explores contemporary scientific issues, challenges, and future objectives in power production and energy systems. It specifically focuses on electrical energy and covers a variety of topics, including energy technology and production research, energy security and optimization, electrical energy system stability, technical reliability, biofuels, and the bio-economy. Additionally, the book addresses the current environmental challenges posed by the extensive use of fossil fuels across various energy applications. It emphasizes the importance of designing and operating energy systems in a safe and sustainable manner. Due to its interdisciplinary approach, this volume will be beneficial for both instructional and research purposes in undergraduate and graduate courses. It is also relevant for industry professionals and practitioners. Furthermore, the book aims to assist independent students in their self-study efforts.
Smart energy systems and their optimization of operations.- Energy and
exergy, economic and environmental analysis (4E) of double flash geothermal
power plant.- Study and Development of a Logical Model For an ORC Based
District Heating
Renewable Energy System Considering Discrete Analysis.-Prediction and
optimization of AWJM process parameters on machining of green composites
using a novel hybrid expert system.
Dr. Biplab Das is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, India. He completed his Ph.D. at NERIST, India, in 2014, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Idaho, USA, under the prestigious Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship awarded by the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Additionally, he has been awarded a DBT Associateship by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, to visit Ulster University, UK, as a visiting researcher. With over 16 years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Das has published more than 150 papers in refereed international and national journals and conferences. He is currently involved in three sponsored projects and has successfully completed eleven sponsored projects funded by the SERB, DST, the Ministry of Power, and the Ministry of Climate Change, Government of India. Dr. Das has guided ten PhD scholars, and he currently supervises seven PhD scholars.
Dr. Ripon Patgiri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, India. He received his bachelor's degree from the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, India, in 2009, followed by an M.Tech. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati in 2012. Dr. Patgiri completed his Ph.D. at NIT Silchar in 2019 and joined the Department of Computer Science and Engineering as an Assistant Professor in 2013. He has published numerous papers in reputed journals, conferences, and books, with research interests that include Bloom filters, networking, security, privacy, secrecy, and communication. Dr. Patgiri is a senior member of IEEE, an active member of ACM and EAI, a lifetime member of ACCS, India, and an associate member of IETE.
