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About the Authors, |
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Chapter 1 On The Way To Eco-Friendly Computer Infrastructure: The Impact Of Computer Infrastructure Lifecycle On The Environment And Solutions For Greener IT |
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Definitions And Abbreviations |
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1.2 Manufacturing Computer Components |
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1.2.1.3 Polybrominated Flame Retardants |
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1.2.1.8 Plastics And Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
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1.3 Green Purchasing In It |
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1.4 Using Computer Systems |
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1.4.1.1 How Much Does Power Cost? |
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1.4.1.2 Composition Of A Single Computer |
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1.4.1.4 Commercial/Corporate Use |
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1.4.1.5 Lower Power Consumption Without Compromising Quality Of Service (QoS) |
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1.4.2.1 Cooling Challenges At Data Centers |
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1.4.2.2 Reduce Cooling Costs In A Data Center |
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1.5 End Of Life Of Computer Systems/Components |
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1.5.1 Alternatives To Recycling |
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1.5.2 Disposing Old Computers |
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1.6 How Can It Positively Influence The Environment? |
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Chapter 2 Green Computer Science: Methodologies, Designs, Frameworks, And Tools That Can Be Used To Compute Energy Efficiently |
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Definitions And Abbreviations |
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2.2 About Computer Science |
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2.3 Energy Efficiency In Computer Science |
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2.3.1 The Central Processing Unit (CPU)/Processor |
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2.3.2 Memory (RAM And ROM) |
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2.3.3 Input/output (I/O) Ports |
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2.4 Profiling-Assessing Software Efficiency |
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2.4.1.1 Noninvasive Profiling |
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2.4.1.2 Invasive Profiling |
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2.4.2.1 Case Study: Gprof |
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2.4.2.2 Case Study: OProfile |
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2.4.2.3 Case Study: Valgrind |
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2.4.3 Optimization Best Practices |
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Literature And References |
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Chapter 3 Computer Aided Sustainable Design: How Designer And Cad Applications Can Reduce Damage Of Products And The Environment |
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Definitions And Abbreviations |
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3.3 How CAD Affects Today's Environment |
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3.3.1 Concurrent Engineering |
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3.3.1.1 A Practical Example From The Daily Work Routine |
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3.3.2 Testing Of New Products |
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3.3.3.1 Exploiting Trees For Fiber |
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3.3.3.2 Processing Of Wood Fiber Into Pulp For Making Paper |
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3.3.3.3 Disposal Of Paper Products |
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3.3.4 Faster/better Communication And Customer Satisfaction |
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3.3.5 Enjoying Daylight And Fresh Air |
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3.5 Designer Impact On Eco-Design |
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3.5.1 Do Not Design Products, Design Lifecycles |
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3.5.2 Increasing Product Lifetime |
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3.5.3 Do Not Design Products, Design Services |
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3.5.4 Make Recyclable Products |
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3.5.5 Don't Be Afraid To Ask Questions! |
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3.5.6 Join An Environmental Organization |
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3.6 Eco-Friendly Product Lifecycle |
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3.6.1 Extraction Of Raw Materials |
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3.6.2 Manufacturing Process |
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3.6.3 Packaging And Transport |
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3.7 "Green" Failure Modes And Effects Analysis (FMEA) |
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3.7.1 Definition And History |
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3.7.3 Practical Business Scenario |
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3.8.1 Standalone Architecture |
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3.8.2 Integrated Architecture |
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3.8.3 Vendor And Product Description |
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3.8.3.1 Software With Reliability Analysis Technology |
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3.8.3.2 Software With Environmental Impact Analysis Technology |
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3.8.3.3 Emissions Trading, Monitoring, And Compliance Vendors List |
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3.9.1 Eco-Friendly Checker |
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3.9.3 Eco-Design Analysis Integrated Features Should Be More User-Friendly |
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3.9.4 Define A Clear Added Value Platform For Managers And Engineers |
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Chapter 4 Computing Noise Pollution |
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4.3 How Can Sound Be Described? |
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4.3.1 Characteristics Of Sound |
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4.3.2 Loud And Soft Sounds |
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4.3.3 High Frequency And Low Frequency Sounds |
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4.3.4 Single-Dying And Periodical Sounds |
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4.3.4.1 Single-Dying Sound |
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4.3.5 Formula And Parameters Of Sound |
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4.3.5.1 Sound Pressure, Sound Intensity, And Sound Power |
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4.3.5.2 Acoustic Velocity And Speed Of Sound |
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4.3.6 Perception Of Sound |
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4.4.3.2 Non-Auditory Effects |
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4.4.3.4 Noise And Performance |
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4.4.3.5 Noise And Hormones |
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4.4.3.6 Noise And Cardiovascular Effects |
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4.4.3.7 Noise And Mental Health |
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4.4.3.8 Noise And Fatigue |
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4.4.3.9 Noise And Children |
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4.5 Computer System Noise |
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4.5.2 Why Is My Pc Noisy? |
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4.5.2.1 CD-ROM, DVD, Or Other Disc Drive |
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4.5.3 What Can Be Done About Computer Noise? |
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4.5.3.1 Data Centers And Server Rooms |
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4.5.3.2 Personal Computer/standalone Computer |
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Chapter 5 End-Of-Life Opportunities For Computers And Computer Parts |
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Abbreviations And Definitions |
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5.2 Before Starting The Processes Of The Flow Diagram |
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5.2.1 Delete All Personal Information From Our Electronics |
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5.2.1.2 Download And Run Data Destruction Software Programs (Some Are Free) |
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5.2.1.3 If You Don't Trust The Data Destruction Software Programs Or Your Computer Cannot Boot |
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5.2.2 For A Computer Or Laptop, Consider Upgrading The Hardware Or Software Instead Of Buying A Brand New Product |
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5.2.2.1 How Old Is Too Old? |
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5.2.2.2 When To Buy A New PC |
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5.2.2.3 Moving Data To A New PC |
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5.2.2.4 Choosing The Upgrade Path |
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5.2.3 Remove Any Batteries From Your Electronics, They May Need To Be Recycled Separately |
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5.3.1 Computer Donation/Reuse |
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5.3.4 Computer Landfilled |
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5.3.4.3 Agbogbloshie Computer Graveyard In Ghana |
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Chapter 6 Green Cloud Computing |
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6.1 Before Cloud Computing |
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6.2 Understanding Cloud Computing |
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6.2.1 Essential Characteristics |
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6.2.1.1 On-Demand Self-Service |
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6.2.1.2 Broad Network Access |
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6.2.2 Specific Capabilities Of Clouds |
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6.2.2.2 Non-Functional Aspects |
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6.2.2.3 Technological Aspects |
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6.2.3.1 Software As A Service (SaaS) |
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6.2.3.2 Platform As A Service (PaaS) |
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6.2.3.3 Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS) |
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6.3 Various Use Cases For Cloud Computing |
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6.5.1 Security And Privacy |
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6.5.1.1 Key Privacy And Security Issues |
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6.5.2 Security And Privacy Downside |
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6.5.3.1 Benefits And Objectives |
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6.5.3.2 Audit Trails And Logs |
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6.5.3.3 Implementation Issues |
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6.5.3.4 Cost Considerations |
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6.6 Is Cloud Computing Green? |
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References |
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