Downstream Process Technology : A New Horizon In Biotechnology

NOORALABETTU KRISHNA PRASAD (PhD), is Professor, Department of Biotechnology, P.A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, Karnataka. He has nearly two decades of industrial, research and teaching experience. Dr. Krishna Prasad is also the recipient of a prestigious award—Century International Quality Era Award—in Gold Category awarded by BID, Spain at Geneva.

Today, biochemical process industry demands fast and economic processes for the partitioning and purification of biomolecules that give high yield and high purity of the product. An integral and cost intensive part of these processes is associated with downstream processing for product isolation and purification. The aim of this comprehensive text is to provide an insightful overview of the whole aspects of downstream processing for biochemical product recovery.

Intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students of biotechnology and chemical engineering, this self-contained text includes the chapters based on the recent developments in the industry and academics. It covers the importance of the downstream processing in terms of its relevancy to modern days ever-changing consumer needs, process design criteria relevance to set objectives, and physicochemical factors that help to formulate the strategy to develop a configuration among the raw material, methodology and instruments. This overview is followed by different downstream processing steps. The text concludes with the discussion on stabilization of the product to improve the shelf life of the product.

Key Features :

Includes detailed biological, mathematical, chemical and physical aspects of downstream processing.

Distinguishes downstream processing from analytical bioseparation.

Contains numerous illustrations and solved problems.

ISBN: 9788120340404
Published by: PHI Learning
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Essentials Of Project Management

KAMARAJU RAMAKRISHNA is Professor of Mechanical Engineering, GVP College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. A seasoned professional, he has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and turnkey project management. He was earlier (November 2006 to July 2008) with Mekelle University, Ethiopia, as Visiting Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has also worked with various internationally reputed companies such as Welding Electrode Manufacturing Unit as its Promoter-Director, as Deputy General Manager (Projects) with Ispat Alloys, and with Braithwaite & Co. Besides, he has also worked as Senior Project Engineer with Larsen & Toubro. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India); a Chartered Engineer; Member, Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft e.v. Cologne, Germany; and a Member, Panel of German Translators and Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC), New Delhi.

"This comprehensive and well-organized book introduces the essential concepts and principles of project management. Divided into six parts—Part I, Introduction; Part II, Idea Generation and Initiation; Part III, Project Planning; Part IV, Project Implementation; Part V, Project Closeout; and Part VI, Special Topics, the book gives an indepth analysis of the various aspects of project management. The book clearly explains Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Net Present Value (NPV), Earned Value Analysis (EVA), Total Quality Management (TQM), and Global Warming—from the viewpoint of beginners. In addition, the text deals with special topics such as Public Sector Projects, Engineering Projects, Maintenance Projects, Software Projects, and International Projects besides risk and quality of projects. The final chapter is devoted to a discussion on Project Management Software.

Key Features :

• The text is illustrated with large number of figures, as well as tables and worked-out numerical examples. These will help the students in understanding the basic concepts.

• Questions are provided at the end of each part for a better grasp of the topics discussed.

• The effect of project management on safety, health and environment has also been analyzed.

Primarily intended as a text for the students of management, the book will also prove very useful for the students of mechanical and civil engineering. In addition, practising professionals would find the book quite valuable."

ISBN: 9788120339699
Author: KAMARAJU RAMAKRISHNA
Published by: PHI Learning
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Fundamentals Of Heat And Mass Transfer

B. K. VENKANNA is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Basaveshwar Engineering College, Baglkot, Karnataka. He obtained his B.E. (Mechanical) degree from K.U.D., Karnataka in 1984 and M.E. (Thermal Sciences) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 1987. He is in teaching profession since 1984. He is actively engaged in research work in thermal sciences (I.C. engines, alternative fuels, combustion, heat transfer and solar energy) and has published/presented 13 research papers in various national/international journals/conferences. He has guided over 40 sponsored projects and some of them have been adjudged superlative works.

"This comprehensive text on the basics of heat and mass transfer provides a well-balanced treatment of theory and mathematical and empirical methods used for solving a variety of engineering problems. The book helps students develop an intuitive and practical under-standing of the processes by emphasizing the underlying physical phenomena involved.

Focusing on the requirement to clearly explain the essential fundamentals and impart the art of problem-solving, the text is written to meet the needs of undergraduate students in mechanical engineering, production engineering, industrial engineering, auto-mobile engineering, aeronautical engineering, chemical engineering, and biotechnology.

Key Features :

Covers the theoretical material systematically and in a step-by-step approach.

Focuses on problem-solving techniques.

Provides an excellent selection of more than 300 graded solved examples to foster understanding of the theory.

Gives over 100 chapter-end problems, useful for self-assessment.

Summarizes the important equations at the end of each chapter."

ISBN: 9788120340312
Published by: PHI Learning
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Gas Dynamics For Engineers

P. BALACHANDRAN (Ph.D., IIT Madras) is Senior Scientist and Deputy Divisional Head of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Earlier, he worked as Assistant Professor at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala for about 12 years. He has teaching and research experience of over 25 years. A member of various scientific bodies of India, Dr. Balachandran has published a number of research papers in national and international journals. His areas of interest include, apart from Fluid Dynamics, Combustion, Heat Transfer and Refrigeration.

"Intended as a textbook for undergraduate students of aerospace/mechanical engineering and as a reference book for practising engineers, this book provides the most readable approach to the study of gas dynamics with emphasis on the fundamental concepts that help readers develop a strong conceptual base.

This concise and well-organised text covers a wide range of interesting topics such as isentropic flow, Fanno flow, Rayleigh flow, simple flow with mass addition, waves in supersonic flow and measurement techniques in gas dynamics. The topics are dealt with in a carefully designed sequence with proper explanations along with simple mathematical formulations.

Key Features :

• Explains the fundamentals through extensive use of line drawings.

• Contains a large number of solved illustrative examples to help students comprehend the concepts with ease.

• Includes review questions to test students comprehension of the subject.

• Provides answers to unsolved problems.

• Presents flow tables in appendices."

ISBN: 9788120340213
Published by: PHI Learning
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Group Theory And Its Applications In Chemistry

A. SALAHUDDIN KUNJU (Ph.D.) has been Principal, University College, Thiruvananthapuram. He has also been Head, Department of Chemistry, University College. Dr. Kunju has more than three decades of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has authored three books and published several papers in international journals.

G. KRISHNAN (Ph.D.) has been Principal, Government College, Chavara, Kerala. He has also been Head, Department of Chemistry, University College, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. Krishnan has more than three decades of teaching experience and has published several papers in international journals.

"This book presents the basic principles of group theory and their applications in chemical theories. First, it discusses the symmetry elements, point groups and construction of character tables for different point groups. The book then describes the concept of hybridization to explain the shapes of molecules and analyzes the character tables to predict infrared and Raman active vibrational modes of molecules. The book also presents in detail molecular orbital theory and methods for construction of molecular orbitals of molecules with different geometries. In addition, it elaborates techniques of group theory to interpret bonding in transition metal complexes and their electronic spectra. Finally, the book describes the crystalline point groups, Bravais lattices and space groups, as well as the Woodward–Hoffmann rules to determine the pathways of electrocyclic and cycloaddition reactions.

The book is designed for the senior undergraduate students and postgraduate students of chemistry. The researchers in the field of group theory will also find this book useful.

Key Features :

Provides mathematical foundations to understand group theory.

Includes several examples to illustrate applications of group theory.

Presents chapter-end exercises to help the students check their understanding of the subject matter."

ISBN: 9788120340329
Published by: PHI Learning
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History Of Science, Philosophy And Culture In Indian Civilization

The volumes of the Project on the History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization aim at discovering the main aspects of India's heritage and present them in an interrelated way. The jiva who lives in the world is the enworlded subjectivity. The concept of the "enworlded subjectivity" interrelates consciousness, science, society, value, and Yoga. Every individual who is placed in this world becomes an enworlded subjectivity encountering and experiencing three worlds as explained by the Upanisads in the Indian tradition and by Popper and Eccles in the West. The four sections in this volume bring out the nature, status, and function of the individual in relation to society on the one hand, and its achievements, values, and aspirations on the other. The message of this volume is that human beings, though rooted in the transactional world, endeavour to achieve transcendence of their finitude from time to time, from stage to stage. The Upanisad not only speaks about the spiritual journey from the outer world to the inward Self, but also formulates the technique for realizing the primal Spirit through the vision of oneness. The end of the journey takes us to the point from which the journey was started. This volume will be of interest not only for students and scholars of philosophy, but also for social philosophers, interested in the Indian culture and civilization.

ISBN: 8187586265
Author: Chattopadhyaya, D P & Balasubramanian, R
Published by: PROJECT OF HIST.OF INDIAN SCI. PHILOSOPHY&CULTURE
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Role Of Indigenous Germplasm In Improvement Of Horticultural Crops

"This book contains the proceedings of the National Seminar-""Role of Indigenous Germplasm in Improvement of Horticultural Crops"" held at the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar on June 24-25, 2003. The topics covered are of national interest and have been authored by the scientists well known in the area of their concern. The main section of the proceedings cover topics on role of indigenous germplasm in improvement of various vegetable crops, fruits and the horticultural germplasm status at various institutions located particularly in Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh. The role of international institutions like AVRDC, Shanhua, Taiwan and CIAT, Cali, Colombia in plant germplasm management and also as a potential source of elite germplasm of tomato, sweet pepper, chilli pepper, amaranth and dry beans and snap beans figures prominently. The application and usefulness of seed protein electrophoresis in distinguishing released varieties of vegetable crops has been adequately covered. Molecular marker approaches like RAPD to characterize plant germplasm have been included."

ISBN: 8121103932
Author: Singh, Ranvir, Ram, Hari Har, Tiwari, J P
Published by: BISHEN SINGH MAHENDRA PAL SINGH
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Design Of Reinforced Concrete Shells And Folded Plates

P. C. VARGHESE, M.S.; M.Engg. (Harvard); Ph.D.; Honorary Professor at Anna University, Chennai, was formerly Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras and UNESCO Chief Technical Advisor, University of Moratuwa, Colombo. Professor Varghese has over 60 years of teaching experience in premier engineering institutions like the IITs. Besides, he has been a consultant to various projects in India and abroad. He has published six books with PHI Learning in the field of Civil Engineering.

"This comprehensive and well-organized text provides a masterly exposition of the fundamentals of analysis and design of reinforced concrete shells and folded plates, commonly known as thin concrete roof structures. Divided into 20 chapters, the book presents practical designs of different types of domes, cylindrical shells, paraboloids, conoids, and groined shells, as well as various types of folded plates. The text also incorporates tables from ASCE Manual No. 31.

The book explains the subject in such a way that it can be easily understood even by students who have a basic knowledge of mathematics. Students will find the chapters on Folded Plates particularly useful as these structures are easy to build. After studying the book, their analysis and design can be done with

ISBN: 9788120341111
Author: P. C. VARGHESE
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Environmental Science : Toward A Sustainable Future

RICHARD T. WRIGHT, Professor Emeritus of Biology, Gordon College, Massachusetts

DOROTHY F. BOORSE, Associate Professor of Biology, Gordon College, Wenham Massachusetts

"By emphasizing the memorable themes of science, sustainability and stewardship, the Eleventh Edition of this popular textbook helps students understand the science behind environmental issues and what they can do to build a more sustainable future. It presents a full spectrum of views and information for students to evaluate issues and make informed decisions.

It is suitable for students pursuing courses in Environmental Science/ Engineering and Biotechnology.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Revisiting the themes—recap and discuss each theme and help students connect it to the chapter matter.

• Case studies and illustrative stories—introduce each chapter to draw readers’ interest and lead into the chapter material."

ISBN: 9788120341296
Author: RICHARD T. WRIGHT & DOROTHY F. BOORSE
Published by: PHI Learning
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Computer Graphics : Algorithms And Implementations

D. P. MUKHERJEE, Ph.D., Professor, Indian Statistical Institute, has authored a popular text on Computer Graphics entitled Fundamentals of Computer Graphics and Multimedia (PHI Learning) and published many peer-reviewed research papers. He has held visiting faculty positions at the Oklahoma State University, the University of Virginia, USA and the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Mukherjee is the recipient of UNDP fellowship to the University of Oxford, UK, UNESCO-CIMPA fellowships to INRIA, France and to ICTP, Italy, JSPS fellowship to Osaka University, Japan. He is the senior member of the Computer Society of India and IEEE, fellow of the Institute of Engineers (India) and had served on the Editorial Board of the IEEE Signal Processing Letters.

DEBASISH JANA (Ph.D. from Jadavpur University, M.Math in Computer Science from Univ of Waterloo, Canada) is Principal Consultant with the IT Department of Simplex Infrastructures Limited, Kolkata. He has more than twelve years of teaching experience at premier institutes such as Jadavpur University, BIT Mesra, Kolkata Ext, IGNOU and Army Institute of Management (earlier NIMC), Kolkata. He has more than two decades of professional experience in various IT Industries, including Techna, BFL Software, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Anshin Software. A fellow of IETE and IE(I), senior member of ACM (USA), IEEE (USA) and a senior life member of the Computer Society of India and Indian Statistical Institute.

"Intended as a textbook on graphics at undergraduate and postgraduate level, the primary objective of the book is to seamlessly integrate the theory of Computer Graphics with its implementation. The theory and implementation aspects are designed concisely to suit a semester-long course. Students of BE/BTech level of Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines will not only learn the basic theoretical concepts on Graphics, but also learn the modifications necessary in order to implement them in the discrete space of the computer screen. Practising engineers will find this book helpful as the C program implementations available in this book could be used as kernel to build a graphics system. This book is also suitable for the students of M.Sc. (Computer Science) and Computer Applications (BCA/MCA). To suit the present day need, the C implementations are done for Windows operating system exposing students to important concepts of message-driven programming. For wider acceptability, Dev C++ (an open source integrated windows program development environment) versions of the implementations of graphics programs are also included in the companion CD-ROM.

This book introduces the students to Windows programming and explains the building blocks for the implementation of computer graphics algorithms. It advances on to elaborate the two-dimensional geometric transformations and the design and implementation of the algorithms of line drawing, circle drawing, drawing curves, filling and clipping. In addition, this well-written text describes three-dimensional graphics and hidden surface removal algorithms and their implementations. Finally, the book discusses illumination and shading along with the Phong illumination model.

Key Features :

Includes fundamental theoretical concepts of computer graphics.

Contains C implementations of all basic computer graphics algorithms.

Teaches Windows programming and how graphics algorithms can be tailor-made for implementations in message-driven architecture.

Offers chapter-end exercises to help students test their understanding.

Gives a summary at the end of each chapter to help students overview the key points of the text.

Includes a companion CD containing C programs to demonstrate the implementation of graphics algorithms."

ISBN: 9788120340893
Author: D. P. MUKHERJEE & DEBASISH JANA
Published by: PHI Learning
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant

Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers immediate answers for the day-to-day administration of Exchange Server 2010.

Get fast facts to :

• Configure and manage Exchange clients

• Set up users, contacts, distribution lists, and address books

• Administer permissions, rules, policies, and security settings

• Manage databases and storage groups

• Optimize message processing, logging, and anti-spam filtering

• Administer at the command line using Exchange Management Shell

• Configure SMTP, connectors, links, and Edge subscriptions

• Manage mobile device features and client access

• Back up and restore systems"

ISBN: 9788120341180
Author: Stanek
Published by: PHI Learning
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International Business Strategy

International business is being taught in various universities and B Schools for quite some time now. However, there has not been sufficient focus on the strategic aspect of the subject, which forms the essence of international business. The present book, focuses on this aspect—the vital role of strategy.

First book on International Business Strategy in India which will be found equally useful by students pursuing MBA or PGDM, practicing managers, consultants and researchers in International business and strategy.
Key Features
• Analyses in different chapters four major types of International business strategies—generic, marketing focused, business focused and MNE focused—for better understanding • Includes one or more real-life strategy cases in each chapter to illustrate the theoretical aspect • Uses illustrative tables, figures and photographs to enhance the explanation of major strategies and related issues
Contents
Part 1: IB Strategy: Basics, Business Modes and Environment, Understanding International Business and Strategy, Forms or Modes of International Business, MNE and Strategic Environment, Part 2: IB Strategy: Generic Strategies, General Strategic Choice, Market Entry Strategy, International Competitive Strategy, Part 3: IB Strategy: Marketing Focused Strategies, Product, Branding and Promotional Strategies, International Pricing Strategy, Part 4: IB Strategy: Business Focused Strategies, Logistics, Operations, Distribution, Strategic Alliances, Partnerships, Networks, FDI, IJV and M&A, Subsidiary Strategy, Part 5: IB Strategy: MNE Focused Strategies, Multinationals in Action, Part 6: IB Strategy: Implementation and Control Systems, Organizational Structure, Financing and HR, Strategic Control of International Business

ISBN: 9788125937111
Author: A Nag
Published by: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd
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Windows 7 Step By Step

"With STEP BY STEP, Learn to manage windows and folders, sort and filter files, create an efficient Windows working environment, and safely access the Internet. Learn how to install and manage software and hardware, create and manage homegroups, share content with other computers and computer users, and instantly locate content stored on PC or network."

ISBN: 9788120341166
Author: PREPPERNAU & COX
Published by: PHI Learning
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