Smart Solar Thermal Systems explores how intelligent technologies and modern control systems can transform solar thermal energy applications for enhanced efficiency and reliability. Harnessing solar energy effectively requires more than hardware—it demands intelligent system design and operation. This resource examines the principles and smart technologies that enable optimized solar thermal system performance. The book focuses on intelligent technologies including artificial intelligence,...

Caught by the Police is the story of a talented, public-spirited and erudite man, with a multidimensional personality, a republican bent of mind, Indian values and English sensibilities. After a brilliant academic career, he joined the Royal Air Force in 1934 at the age of 19; unfortunately, he was forced to leave on contrived medical grounds. He got into the Indian Police due to a providential combination of circumstances and events, somewhat against his inclination. But once in it, he ga...

Ecological Interconnections: Critical Readings on Ethics, Sustainability and Interspecies Communication in Literature and Culture argues that literature and cultural studies are vital tools for understanding and addressing ecological issues. This edited book of sixteen essays explores how literary texts and cultural iconography can highlight ecological ethics, promote sustainability, and enhance interspecies communication. By critiquing anthropocentric perspectives and emphasizing non-huma...

This book entitled “Recent Advances in Power Electronics and Drives - select proceedings of EPREC-2024 provides the rigorous discussions, case studies, and recent developments in the emerging areas of power electronics, especially, power inverter and converter, electrical drives, regulated power supplies, electric vehicle and its charging infrastructure, etc. There are two main problems with the electric vehicle (EVs) technology, which are associated with the range anxiety, charging spot a...