03-Eng Agr-Chm-Cvl-January-16.PMD

84 Pages·2015·0.56 MB·English

CATALOGUE
Eastern Economy Editions
JANUARY 2016
ENGINEERING
Agricultural, Automobile,
Chemical, Civil and
Environmental
PHI Learning’s Eastern Economy Editions (3Es) consist of
outstanding works of Indian authors and unabridged reprints
of established titles widely used by universities. These lower
priced editions are published for the benefit of students.
Contents
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING..............................................................................................3
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING ................................................................................................5
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING..................................................................................................6
CHEMICAL/BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING .............................................................................9
CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING..............................................................................25
MARINE ENGINEERING.......................................................................................................66
AUTHORWISE ALPHABETICAL LISTING...............................................................................67
WHOLESALERS AND STOCKISTS .........................................................................................71
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Engineering
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING Organization. Introduction to Microprocessor Architec-
ture. Sample and Hold Amplifier, Multiplexer, Digital to
Instrumentation and Analog and Analog to Digital Converters. Intel 8085
Microprocessor Hardware Architecture. Intel 8085
Measurements
Microprocessor Instrumentation Set and Programming.
Microprocessor Peripheral Interfacing. Microprocessor
Applications in Agriculture—Case Studies. Precision
KRISHNA KANT Agriculture. Appendix. Index.
Microprocessor-Based Agri Instrumentation Latest Print 2015 / 472 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4086-2 / ` 395.00 / (e-book also available)
KRISHNA KANT, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology,
Noida.
Irrigation and Water Engineering
This book provides the fundamental concepts of system
design using microprocessors in the field of agriculture
instrumentation. It begins with an introduction to the MAJUMDAR
field of agriculture and application of instrumentation in Irrigation Water Management:
agriculture, and the book then covers the transducers
specific to the agricultural field. The binary number Principles and Practice, 2nd ed.
system and arithmetic are covered as the basic building
DILIP KUMAR MAJUMDAR, formerly Professor of
block of digital circuits and computer organization. The
Agronomy and Principal (Dean), Institute of Agriculture,
microprocessor basics and Intel 8085 hardware and
Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan.
software have been discussed in detail. The book
describes microprocessor peripheral interfacing and its The book, now in its second edition, fulfills the need for
support chips such as Intel 8225, Intel 8253 and Intel an up-to-date comprehensive text on irrigation water
8279 along with their applications. It discusses analog to management for students of agriculture both at the
digital and digital to analog interface, CRT terminal undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The scope of the
interface and printer interface. In addition, the book book makes it a useful reference for courses in
includes case studies on various microprocessor appli- agricultural engineering, agronomy, soil science,
cations in agriculture, such as microprocessor-based agricultural physics and environmental sciences. It can
system design for grain moisture, safe grain storage, soil also serve as a valuable guidebook to persons working
nutrient estimation and drip irrigation. Finally, the book with farming communities.
ends with an advanced and futuristic topic on precision The coverage in sixteen chapters brings out different
agriculture to give an exposure to students about future aspects of irrigation including irrigation situation in the
developments in the agricultural system. world, rainfall, evaporation, water wealth and progressive
KEY FEATURES development of irrigation in India, measurement of soil
water and irrigation water, methods of irrigation,
• From concepts to design, the book follows a step-by-
irrigation with saline water, formulating cropping pattern
step approach.
in irrigated area and management of high water table.
• Gives a large number of figures for easy understanding
of theory. In the second edition, a new chapter on ‘On-farm
• Includes a good number of examples and end-of- Irrigation System’ has been included and a few chapters
chapter exercises both in the hardware and software have been updated to include latest development.
sections.
The book has useful research data and a large number of
• Presents a number of case studies on the design of
diagrams for easy comprehension of the topics. The end-
microprocessor-based agri-instrumentation systems.
of-chapter problems and numerous worked-out examples
• Offers exercises on the case studies which can be used
serve to aid further understanding of the subject. The
for further development of the concepts.
book also contains an extensive glossary.
The book is primarily intended for the undergraduate and
Contents: Preface. General. Water Wealth and Irrigation
postgraduate students of agricultural engineering for their
in India. Soil-Water Relationship. Soil Water
courses on agri instrumentation and microprocessor
Measurement. Soil Water-Plant Relationship. Estimating
applications in agriculture.
Water Requirement of Crops. Methods of Irrigation.
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Agri Transducers. Binary Measurement of Water. Irrigation Efficiency. Scheduling
Number System and Arithmetic. Basic Computer Irrigation. Irrigation Practices in Crops. Quality of Water
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and Irrigation with Saline Water. Irrigation and Cropping Water Power Plant. Unsteady Equations of Surge Tank:
Pattern. Irrigation and Fertilizer Use. Water Management An Analysis. Water Hammer Pressure in Conduit Without
in High Water Table Areas. On-farm Irrigation System. a Surge Tank. Index.
Appendices. Glossary. Subject Index.
Latest Print 2014 / 436 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm
Latest Print 2015 / 572 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm ISBN-978-81-203-3587-5 / ` 395.00 / (e-book also available)
ISBN-978-81-203-4826-4 / `450.00 / (e-book also available)
Soil and Water Conservation
Irrigation and Water Power
Engineering
Engineering
GHANSHYAM DAS
DAS & SAIKIA
Hydrology and Soil Conservation
Irrigation and Water Power Engineering
Engineering including Watershed
MADAN MOHAN DAS, formerly Professor, Department of Management, 2nd ed.
Civil Engineering, Assam Engineering College, Guwahati.
MIMI DAS SAIKIA, Professor, Civil Engineering GHANSHYAM DAS, formerly Emeritus Fellow (AICTE) and
Department, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati. Professor in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering,
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,
Designed primarily as a textbook for the undergraduate Pantnagar.
students of civil and agricultural engineering, this compre-
hensive and well-written text covers irrigation system and Streamlined to facilitate student understanding, this
hydroelectric power development in lucid language. second edition, containing the latest techniques and
methodologies and some new problems, continues to
The text is organized in two parts. Part I (Irrigation provide a comprehensive treatment of hydrology of
Engineering) deals with the methods of water distribution watersheds, soil erosion problems, design and installation
to crops, water requirement of crops, soil-water of soil conservation practices and structures, hydrologic
relationship, well irrigation and hydraulics of well, canal and sediment yield models, watershed management and
irrigation and different theories of irrigation canal design. water harvesting. It also deals with the special require-
Part II (Water Power Engineering) offers the procedures ments of management of agricultural and forested
of harnessing the hydropotential of river valleys to watersheds.
produce electricity. It also discusses different types of
dams, surge tanks, turbines, draft tubes, power houses This book is designed for undergraduate students of
and their components. The text emphasizes on the agricultural engineering for courses in hydrology, and soil
solutions of unsteady equations of surge tank and pipe and water conservation engineering. It will also be of
carrying water to power house under water hammer considerable value to students of agriculture, soil science,
situation. It also includes computer programs for the forestry, and civil engineering.
numerical solutions of hyperbolic partial differential FEATURES
equations.
• Emphasises fundamentals using numerous illustrations
KEY FEATURES to help students visualise different phenomena
• Provides worked out examples and problems (in SI • Offers lucid presentation of field practices
units). • Presents the analysis and design of basic hydraulic
• Presents all possible methods of design including structures
Ranga-Raju-Misri’s new approach of canal design. • Devotes an entire chapter to watershed management
• Gives numerous illustrations to reinforce the under- • Provides numerous solved design problems and
standing of the subject. exercise problems to develop a clear understanding of
the theory
Besides undergraduate students, this book will also be of
immense use to the postgraduate students of water • Gives theoretical questions, and objective type ques-
resources engineering. tions with answers to test the students’ understanding.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Irrigation Engineering— Contents: Preface. Introduction. Precipitation. Abstraction
Losses. Stream Flow. Runoff. Frequency Analysis of
Irrigation Engineering: An Introduction. Methods of Water
Distribution to Crop Fields. Water Requirement of Crops Hydrologic Events. Hydrographs. Flood Routing. System,
and Soil Water Relationship. Well Hydraulics and Well Conceptual and Dynamic Models of Runoff Hydrograph.
Irrigation. Flow Irrigation. Canal Headworks. Cross Time Series Analysis. Soil Erosion. Controlling Soil Erosion.
Drainage Works. Canal Lining and Wasteland. Canal Fall. Water Harvesting. Watershed Management. Field
Design of Canal. Part II: Water Power Engineering—Water Measurements: Runoff and Sediment Discharge.
Power Engineering: An Introduction. Reservoirs. Dams: A Appendices. Index.
General Introduction. Gravity Dam. Earth Dam and Arch Latest Print 2014 / 552 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
Dam. Spillways. Intake Structures. Other Components of ISBN-978-81-203-3586-8 / `425.00 / (e-book also available)
ENGINEERING (Agricultural, Automobile, Chemical, Civil and Environmental) 5
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING PANCHAL
Two and Three Wheeler Technology
DOSHI, et al. DHRUV U. PANCHAL, Assistant Professor, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, L.D. College of Engineering,
Vehicle Maintenance and
Ahmedabad.
Garage Practice
The inclination towards two wheelers is not newer to the
JIGAR A. DOSHI, Assistant Professor and Officiating Head world. From the very beginning, two wheelers are
(In-charge) of the Department of Automobile Engineering, recognized as a mark of triumph, independence and joy.
Indus University, Ahmedabad, is a member of SAE and These are considered fast, safe and easy mode of
Senior Member of IIIE. transportation with worthy fuel economy. With the
DHRUV U. PANCHAL, Assistant Professor, Department of arrival of automation and electronics in two wheelers,
Mechanical Engineering, L.D. College of Engineering, the study gained more momentum, which led Two and
Ahmedabad.
Three Wheeler Technology to emerge as a new discipline
JAYESH P. MANIAR, Director, Deep Enginmach Pvt. Ltd.,
of automobile engineering. The book explains traditional
Pune.
and modern technologies in an easy to understand
The orientation towards vehicle maintenance led to the manner. Various technologies have been explicated with
significant advancements in its engineering applications in appropriate 2D and 3D diagrams to support learning. Text
the past few decades. With the advent of automation comprises the state-of-the-art developments in the field
and electronics in automobiles, the study gained more of two wheelers. Detailed explanation on the actual
momentum, which led vehicle maintenance and garage assemblies helps the students to cognize the technology
practice to emerge as a new discipline of automobile
systematically. Although the emphasis has been given to
engineering. The present book is an attempt to reveal
the two wheeler technology, considering the requirement
underlying principles and best practices in diagnostic
of various syllabi, the last chapter is solely dedicated to
procedures, services, repairs and overhauling of the
vehicles. The key techniques and methods described with three wheeler technology.
the help of diagrams and images make the book user- Chapter-end review questions help students in preparing
friendly and informative, enabling students to understand
them for examination by self-assessment method.
the concept easily. The text not only provides theoretical
information, but also imparts practical knowledge on Primarily designed for the undergraduate and diploma
vehicle maintenance and repairing, emphasising the role students of automobile engineering, the lucid and simple
and function of service stations. The book deals with presentation of the book makes it useful for the
both conventional and non-conventional methods of commoner, who has keen interest in this area. It is a
repairing and overhauling.
useful guide for a vehicle owner for understanding
Primarily designed for the undergraduate and mechanism and parts, which may help him in maintaining
postgraduate students of automobile and mechanical his vehicle at best efficiency.
engineering, the lucid and simple presentation of the
book makes it useful for the students pursuing diploma in Contents: Preface. Introduction. Two Wheeler Engine.
automobile engineering as well. It can be used as an Fuel Supply System. Lubricating System. Cooling System.
automobile repair guide by vehicle owners for its step-by- Exhaust System. Scavenging System. Cranking System.
step explanation of repair procedures, which help them Transmission System. Steering and Suspension System.
to carry out repair and maintenance conveniently. Braking System. Wheels and Tyres. Frame and Body.
Contents: Preface. Vehicle Maintenance Practices. Service Electrical Systems. Two Wheeler Dynamics. Racing Bike
Station Operations. Tools and Equipments. Measuring Requirements. Electric Two Wheeler. Three Wheeler
Instruments. Engine Service and Repair. Fuel Supply Vehicles. Index.
System. Cooling System Maintenance. Ignition System—
Latest Print 2015 / 400 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
Service, Repair and Overhaul. Lubrication System. Clutch
Repair and Maintenance. Transmission, Drive Shafts and ISBN-978-81-203-5143-1 / ` 395.00 / (e-book also available)
Final Drive—Servicing, Repair and Overhaul. Braking
System—Repair and Maintenance. Suspension System. RAMAKRISHNA
Wheel and Tyre. Steering System—Servicing, Repair and
Overhaul. Heating and Air Conditioning System— Automobile Engineering
Servicing, Repair and Overhaul. Chassis and Body—
Servicing, Repair and Overhaul. Electrical Parts—Service KAMARAJU RAMAKRISHNA, Professor of Mechanical
and Repair. Index. Engineering at GVP College of Engineering,
Visakhapatnam.
Latest Print 2014 / 328 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4982-7 / ` 295.00 / (e-book also available) The book is an excellent introduction to the anatomy of
an automobile and the functions of its major and minor
components. It brings together all the conventional and
modern concepts in automobile engineering in a clear,
practical style appropriately supported by line sketches,
isometric views, cut-away diagrams and photographs. All
the recent advances in automobiles such as automatic
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transmission, anti-lock braking system, traction control, method rather than micro level mechanism. This book
power-assisted brakes, power steering, electric car, serves two purposes: One is to explain the mechanism
electronic control concepts, special fuels, and modern and functional details of human body, and the other is to
materials are also covered. Important tips for trouble- explain how the biological signals of human body can be
shooting and maintenance are also given in a separate acquired and used in a successful manner.
chapter.
NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION
The text is designed to provide students with an excellent
• The chapters of the book have been reorganized so
foundation in automobile engineering, and also to serve
that the students can understand the concepts in a
as a useful reference for industry personnel engaged in
systematic manner.
design, manufacturing, repair, maintenance, and
• The chapter on Bioelectric Potentials and Transducers
marketing of automobiles.
has been divided into three new chapters on
As a textbook, it caters to the requirement of Transducers for Biomedical Applications, Bioelectric
undergraduate students of mechanical engineering for Potential and Electrodes and some new sections are
their paper on Automobile Engineering. For those also included in these chapters.
pursuing degree and diploma courses in the Automobile • A few sections have also been added to the chapter
Engineering branch, this book is an excellent introduction titled Electrical Safety of Medical Equipment and
for more advanced studies on different systems of Patients.
automobiles.
KEY FEATURES
CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction.
• More than 180 illustrations throughout the book.
Classification. Chassis and Body. Components of Four-
wheeler Automobiles. Power Unit. Engine Lubrication. • Short questions with answers at the end of each
Fuel Induction. Ignition System. Combustion. Engine chapter.
Cooling. Emissions and Control. Engine Parameters. • Chapter-end exercises to reinforce the understanding
Engine Service. Automobile Gearboxes. Propeller Shaft. of the subject.
Differential. Clutch. Braking System. Front Axle. Steering Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Electronics and
System. Rear Axle. Suspension System. Wheels and Tyres. Medicine. Transducers for Biomedical Applications.
Electrical System. Ventilation, Heating and Air- Bioelectric Potentials. Electrodes. Bioelectric Signal
conditioning. Special Topics. Troubleshooting and Acquisition. The Nervous System. The Cardiovascular
Maintenance. Fuels for IC Engines. Bibliography. Index. System. Pulmonary/Respiratory Systems. Therapeutic
Latest Print 2014 / 364 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm Units and Analytical Instruments. Medical Imaging
ISBN-978-81-203-4610-9 / ` 350.00 Systems. Biotelemetry. Electrical Safety of Medical
Equipment and Patients. Index.
Latest Print 2016 / 324 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
ISBN-978-81-203-5215-5 / `350.00 / (e-book also available)
Biomedical Instrumentation
JOG
Electronics in Medicine and Biomedical
ANANDA NATARAJAN
Instrumentation, 2nd ed.
Biomedical Instrumentation and
NANDINI K. JOG an Adjunct Professor, Department
Measurements, 2nd ed.
of Electronics Engineering, Mukesh Patel School of
R. ANANDA NATARAJAN, Professor, Department of Technology Management and Engineering, NMIMS
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Pondicherry University, Mumbai.
Engineering College, Puducherry. He is a fellow of
Medical electronics is using vast and varied applications
Institution of Engineers (India) and member of
in numerous spheres of human endeavour—ranging from
Instrumentation Systems Automation (ISA) Society, USA.
communication, biomedical engineering to recreational
Designed as a text for the undergraduate students of activities. This book in its second edition continues
instrumentation, electrical, electronics and biomedical to give a detailed insight into the basics of human
engineering, the second edition of the book covers the physiology. It also educates the readers about the role of
entire range of instruments and their measurement electronics in medicine and the various state-of-the-art
methods used in the medical field. The functions of the equipments being used in hospitals around the world.
biomedical instruments and measurement methods are
The text presents the reader with a deep understanding
presented keeping in mind those students who have
of the human body, the functions of its various organs,
minimum required knowledge of human physiology.
and then moves on to the biomedical instruments used
The purpose of this book is to review the principles of to decipher with greater precision the signals in relation
biomedical instrumentation and measurements employed to the body’s state of well-being. The book incorporates
in the hospital industry. Primary emphasis is laid on the the latest research and developments in the field of
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biomedical instrumentation. Numerous diagrams and explanations to action potential supported with
photographs of medical instruments make the book illustrative example and improved figure, ionic action of
visually appealing and interesting. silver-silver chloride electrode, and isolation amplifiers. It
also includes mathematical treatment to ultrasonic transit
Primarily intended as a text for the students of
time flowmeters. A method to find approximate axis of
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering and
heart and image reconstruction in CT scan is explained
Biomedical Engineering, the book would also be of
with simple examples. A topic on MRI has been simplified
immense interest to medical practitioners.
for clear understanding and a new section on Positron
NEW TO THIS EDITION Emission Tomography (PET), which is an emerging tool
• Magnetoencyphalography (MEG) and features of for cancer detection, has been introduced.
Mediscope software used for medical imaging Contents: Preface. Introduction to Biomedical
• Topics on optical fiber transducers, and fiber optic
Instrumentation. Bio-Potential Electrodes, Amplifiers and
microphones used in MRI scanning Measurement Systems. Cardiovascular Measurements.
• Discusses in detail the medical instruments like colori-
Respiratory System Measurements. Neuromuscular and
meter, spectro-photometer and flame photometry and Nervous Measurements. Sensory and Behavioural
auto analyzers for the study of toxic levels in the body
Measurements. Clinical Laboratory Instruments.
• Includes a detailed description of pacemakers and
Biomedical Imaging Techniques. Therapeutic Equipment.
defibrillators, and tests like Phonocardiography, Vector Patient Monitoring System. Patient Safety and Biomedical
Cardiography, Nuclear stress test, MRI stress test
Equipment. Role of Lasers in Healthcare. Prostheses and
• Addition of the procedure of dialysis, hemodialysis and Artificial Organs. Telemedicine and Medical Informatics.
peritoneal dialysis
Suggested Further Reading. Index.
Contents: Preface. Introduction to Biomedical Latest Print 2014 / 248 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
Instrumentation. Transducers, Amplifiers, Recorders and ISBN-978-81-203-5023-6 / ` 250.00 / (e-book also available)
Displays. Blood. Cardiovascular System or Circulatory
System. Nervous System. Respiratory and Other
Measurements. Imaging Techniques. Bibliography. Index. Medical Image Processing
Latest Print 2013 / 208 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-4724-3 / ` 250.00 / (e-book also available) SINHA & PATEL
Medical Image Processing: Concepts and
SINGH
Introduction to Biomedical Applications
Instrumentation, 2nd ed. G.R. SINHA, Professor in Electronics and
Telecommunication and Associate Director, Faculty of
MANDEEP SINGH, Associate Professor, Department of Engineering and Technology, Shri Shankaracharya Group
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Thapar of Institutions, Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus,
University, Patiala. Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. He is Dean of Faculty and Executive
Primarily intended as a textbook for the undergraduate Council Member, Swami Vivekanand Technical University,
students of Instrumentation, Electronics, and Electrical Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.
Engineering for a course in biomedical instrumentation as BHAGWATI CHARAN PATEL, Associate Professor in
part of their programmes. The book presents a detailed Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering and
introduction to the fundamental principles and appli- Technology, Shri Shankaracharya Group of Institutions,
cations of biomedical instrumentation. Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus, Bhilai,
Chhattisgarh.
The book familiarizes the students of engineering with
the basics of medical science by explaining the relevant Medical Image Processing: Concepts and Applications
medical terminology in simple language. Without presents an overview of image processing for various
presuming prior knowledge of human physiology, it helps applications in the field of medical science. Inclusion of
the students to develop a substantial understanding of several topics like noise reduction filters, feature
the complex processes of functioning of the human body. extraction, image restoration, segmentation, soft
The mechanisms of all major biomedical instrumentation computing techniques and context-based medical image
systems—ECG, EEG, CT scanner, MRI machine, pace- retrieval, etc. makes this book a single-source information
maker, dialysis machine, ultrasound imaging machine, meeting the requirements of the readers. Besides, the
laser lithotripsy machine, defibrillator, and plethys- coverage of digital image processing, human visual
mograph—are explained comprehensively. A large perception and CAD system to be used in automated
number of illustrations are provided throughout the book diagnosis system, medical imaging modalities, various
to aid in the development of practical understanding of application areas of medical field, detection and
the subject matter. Chapter-end review questions help in classification of various disease, etc. is highly emphasised
testing the students’ grasp of the underlying concepts. in the book.
The second edition of the book incorporates detailed The book, divided into eight chapters, presents the topics
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in a clear, simple, practical and cogent fashion that understand. The stress is mainly given on the integration
provides the students with the insight into theory as well of medical informatics in healthcare management, in the
as applications to the practical problems. The research context of Indian scenario.
orientation of the book greatly supports the concepts of The book emphasizes the role of computers in the area
image processing to be applied for segmentation, of medical services including nursing, clinical care,
classification and detection of affected areas in X-ray, dentistry, pharmacy, public health and biomedical
MRI and mammographic and all other medical images. research. The main focus in healthcare nowadays is given
Throughout the book, an attempt has been made to to create, maintain and manage large and complex
address the challenges faced by radiologists, physicians electronic information data that can securely gather,
and doctors in scanning, interpretation and diagnosis store, transfer and make accessible Electronic Health
process. The book uses an abundance of colour images to Records (EHRs) and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
impart a high level of comprehension of concepts and The book, organized in an easy-to-read style is highly
helps in mastering the process of medical image informative, and attempts to keep up with the quick pace
processing. Special attention is made on the review of of changes in this field.
algorithms or methods of medical image formation,
The book is primarily designed for the undergraduate and
processing and analysis, medical imaging applications,
postgraduate students of biomedical engineering and
and emerging medical imaging modality. paramedical courses. It will also be of great value to the
This is purely a text dedicated for the undergraduate and healthcare professionals.
postgraduate students of biomedical engineering. The REVIEWERS’ COMMENTS
book is also of immense use to the students of computer
Medical Informatics has revolutionised the field of
science engineering and IT who offer a course on digital
medical science. It is at the crossroads of information
image processing.
technology, computer science and healthcare. With the
KEY POINTS advent of technology, computers have become a part of
every field of human sphere by playing different roles
• Chapter-end review questions test the students’
with effective and efficient performance. The author has
knowledge of the fundamental concepts.
done a commendable job by organising a huge know-
• Course outcomes help the students in capturing the ledge of the field in a simple and easy-to-understand
key points. format. The book will be useful for engineering
• Several images and information regarding morpho- graduates, paramedical interns and healthcare
logical operations given in appendices help in getting professionals working in the field. Congratulations to the
additional knowledge in the field of medical image author and the publisher for producing a weighty,
processing. authoritative, readable, and attractive book in the
subject. I hope the book will be received gladly by the
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction.
intended audience, who will find it useful in their pursuit
Biomedical Image Processing. Noise Reduction Filters for
of knowledge of healthcare informatics.
Medical Images. Feature Extraction and Statistical
—Dr. U. SINGH, Professor and Head, Physical Medicine
Measurement. Medical Image Restoration. Biomedical
Rehabilitation Department, All India Institute of Medical
Image Segmentation. Soft Computing Techniques.
Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
Content-Based Medical Image Retrieval. Appendix A: SSGI
Databases. Appendix B: Morphological Operations Used in Medical Informatics focuses on the role of computers in
Medical Image Processing. Bibliography. Index. the area of medical services. The author with dedication,
passion and teaching experience, has undertaken the
Latest Print 2014 / 268 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm difficult task of presenting concepts in a logical and lucid
ISBN-978-81-203-4902-5 / ` 495.00 / (e-book also available) manner. The book thrives on the conceptual knowledge,
required to comprehend and understand the subject, by
Medical Informatics way of illustrations and examples showing how
computers assist in the delivery of healthcare to the
masses on a daily basis. I congratulate the author and the
BHATIA
publisher for bringing out this book and enriching the
Medical Informatics field further.
DINESH BHATIA, Associate Professor and Head of —Prof. VINOD KUMAR, Dean Faculty Affairs and Professor in
Biomedical Engineering Department, North Eastern Hill Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya.
Contents: List of Figures. List of Tables. Foreword.
This is an up-to-date text that presents a detailed Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction to Medical
exposition of the concepts of Medical Informatics with a Informatics. Management of Medical Data. Security
simple and student-friendly approach. The topics are Issues. Applications of Computers in Medical Field. Basics
comprehensively described and are supported with of Telemedicine. Computers and Artificial Intelligence.
illustrations, figures and tables which make it a unique Reference List. Index.
offering for both—the students and the teachers. The
Latest Print 2015 / 168 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
author has brought all his teaching and research
ISBN-978-81-203-5075-5 / ` 195.00 / (e-book also available)
experience to make this book easy to read and
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CHEMICAL/BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING biochemistry before moving on to explore the
significance of enzymes, their properties, types, kinetics,
industrial applications, production and formulation and
Biochemical Engineering
the methods of their immobilization. It also deals with
cell growth and its kinetic aspects and discusses various
DOBLE & GUMMADI types of biological reactors with an emphasis on key
engineering practices related to fermentation processes
Biochemical Engineering
and products, bioreactor design and operation. It offers a
MUKESH DOBLE, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, complete description on downstream processing and
IIT Madras. control of microorganisms. Besides, it also covers in the
SATHYANARAYANA N. GUMMADI, Assistant Professor, appendices some important topics such as process
Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras. kinetics and reactor analysis, bioenergetics, and
environmental microbiology to justify their relevance in
This text is intended to provide students with a solid
biochemical engineering.
grounding in basic principles of biochemical engineering.
Beginning with a historical review and essential concepts NEW TO THIS EDITION
of biochemical engineering in part I, the next three parts
• Offers a complete description with applications and
are devoted to a comprehensive discussion of various
configurations of membrane bioreactors (Chapter 7).
topics in the areas of life sciences, kinetics of biological
reactions and engineering principles. • Presents a facelift of downstream processes in the
topics, viz. disruption of cells supported with flow
Having described the different building blocks of sheet, freeze drying, formulation, etc. along with a
life, microbes, metabolism and bioenergetics, the book total revamping of the discussion on supercritical fluid
proceeds to explain enzymatic kinetics and kinetics of cell
extraction and induction of biofouling (Chapter 9).
growth and product formation. The engineering principles
• Provides a new appendix—Appendix D—on Self-
cover transport phenomena in bioprocess systems
Assessment Exercises, which incorporates questions in
and various bioreactors, downstream processing and
the form of multiple choice, true/false and fill in the
environmental technology. Finally, the book concludes
blanks in order to assess the level of understanding.
with an introduction to recombinant DNA technology.
Contents: Foreword. Preface. Preface to the First Edition.
This textbook is designed for B.Tech. courses in biotech-
Biochemical Engineering: A Perspective. Microbiology
nology, B.Tech. courses in chemical engineering and other
Fundamentals. Biological Polymers. Enzymes and
allied disciplines, and M.Sc. courses in biotechnology.
Enzyme Kinetics. Industrial Enzymes and Applications.
Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction—Introduction to Immobilized-enzyme Technology. Biomass Production
Biochemical Engineering. Part II: Essential Life Science— in Cell Cultures. Biological Reactors. Fermentation
Biomolecules. Microbial World. Metabolism and Technology—Traditional Processes and Products.
Bioenergetics. Functions of Cell. Part III: Kinetics of Downstream Processing. The Control of Microorganisms.
Biological Reactions—Kinetics of Enzymatic Reactions. Appendices—A: Process Kinetics and Reactor Analysis.
Cell Growth and Product Formation. Part IV: Engineering B: Bioenergetics. C: Concepts In Environmental
Principles—Transport Phenomena in Bioprocess Systems. Microbiology. D: Self-assessment Exercises. Glossary.
Bioreactors and Scale-up. Downstream Processing. Bibliography. Index.
Environmental Technology. Recombinant DNA
Latest Print 2012 / 468 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm
Technology. Bibliography. Index.
ISBN-978-81-203-4585-0 / ` 375.00 / (e-book also available)
Latest Print 2007 / 236 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-3052-8 / `195.00 Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
INAMDAR
Biochemical Engineering: Principles and AHUJA
Concepts, 3rd ed. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
SYED TANVEER AHMED INAMDAR, Assistant Professor in PRADEEP AHUJA, Associate Professor, Department
the Department of Chemical Engineering, SDM College of of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Institute
Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka. of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
The book, now in its Third Edition, continues to offer the This book offers a full account of thermodynamic systems
basic concepts and principles of biochemical engineering. in chemical engineering. It provides a solid understanding
It covers the curriculum for a first-course in Biochemical of the basic concepts of the laws of thermodynamics as
Engineering at the undergraduate level of Chemical well as their applications with a thorough discussion of
Engineering discipline and also caters to the requirements phase and chemical reaction equilibria.
of BTech Biotechnology and BSc Biotechnology offered by
At the outset the text explains the various key terms of
various universities.
thermodynamics with suitable examples and then
The text first explains the basics of microbiology and thoroughly deals with the virial and cubic equations of
10 PHI Learning—CATALOGUE 2016
state by showing the P-V-T (pressure, molar volume and of chemical engineering thermodynamics and also
temperature) relation of fluids. It elaborates on the first introduces the student to the application of principles to
and second laws of thermodynamics and their appli- various practical areas.
cations with the help of numerous engineering examples.
The book emphasizes the role of the fundamental princi-
The text further discusses the concepts of exergy,
ples of thermodynamics in the derivation of significant
standard property changes of chemical reactions, thermo-
relationships between the various thermodynamic pro-
dynamic property relations and fugacity. The book also
perties. The initial chapter provides an overview of the
includes detailed discussions on residual and excess
basic concepts and processes, and discusses the impor-
properties of mixtures, various activity coefficient models,
tant units and dimensions involved. The ensuing chapters,
local composition models, and group contribution
in a logical presentation, thoroughly cover the first and
methods. In addition, the text focuses on vapour-liquid
second laws of thermodynamics, the heat effects, the
and other phase equilibrium calculations, and analyzes
thermodynamic properties and their relations, refri-
chemical reaction equilibria and adiabatic reaction
geration and liquefaction processes, and the equilibria
temperature for systems with complete and incomplete
between phases and in chemical reactions. The book is
conversion of reactants.
suitably illustrated with a large number of visuals.
KEY FEATURES
In the second edition, new sections on Quasi-Static
• Includes a large number of fully worked-out examples Process and Entropy Change in Reversible and Irreversible
to help students master the concepts discussed. Processes are included. Besides, new Solved Model Ques-
• Provides well-graded problems with answers at the end tion Paper and several new Multiple Choice Questions are
of each chapter to test and foster students’ conceptual also added that help develop the students’ ability and
understanding of the subject. The total number of confidence in the application of the underlying concepts.
solved examples and end-chapter exercises in the book
Primarily intended for the undergraduate students of
are over 600.
chemical engineering and other related engineering
• Contains chapter summaries that review the major
disciplines such as polymer, petroleum and pharma-
concepts covered.
ceutical engineering, the book will also be useful for
The book is primarily designed for the undergraduate the postgraduate students of the subject as well as
students of chemical engineering and its related professionals in the relevant fields.
disciplines such as petroleum engineering and polymer
Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction and
engineering. It can also be useful to professionals.
Basic Concepts. First Law of Thermodynamics. Properties
The Solution Manual containing the complete worked- of Pure Substances. Heat Effects. Second Law of
out solutions to chapter-end exercises and problems is Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic Property Relations.
available for instructors. Application of Thermodynamics to Flow Processes.
Contents: Preface. Nomenclature. Introduction. Equations Refrigeration and Liquefaction Process. Solution
of State. The First Law and Its Applications. The Second Thermodynamics: Properties. Vapour–Liquid Equilibrium.
Law and Its Applications. Exergy (Availability). Chemical Additional Topics in Phase Equilibrium. Chemical Reaction
Reactions. Thermodynamic Property Relations of Pure Equilibria. Appendixes—A: Property Tables. B: Solved
Substances. Thermodynamic Cycles. General Residual Model Question Papers. C: Multiple Choice Questions.
Property Relations. Residual Properties by Equations of Bibliography. Index.
State. Properties of a Component in a Mixture. Partial Latest Print 2014 / 684 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
Molar Volume and Enthalpy from Experimental Data. ISBN-978-81-203-4897-4 / ` 495.00 / (e-book also available)
Fugacity of a Component in a Mixture by Equations of
State. Activity Coefficient Models of Liquid Mixtures.
Vapour–Liquid Equilibrium. Other Phase Equilibria. NARAYANAN
Chemical Reaction Equilibria. Adiabatic Reaction
Textbook of Chemical Engineering
Temperature. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
Thermodynamics, A, 2nd ed.
Latest Print 2008 / 720 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm
ISBN-978-81-203-3637-7 / `450.00 / (e-book also available) K.V. NARAYANAN, former Professor and Head,
Department of Chemical Engineering, Government
Engineering College, Thrissur (Kerala).
HALDER
Designed as an undergraduate-level textbook in Chemical
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Engineering, this student-friendly, thoroughly class-room
Thermodynamics, 2nd ed. tested book, now in its second edition, continues to
provide an in-depth analysis of chemical engineering
GOPINATH HALDER, Associate Professor, Department of
thermo-dynamics. The book has been so organized that it
Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology,
gives comprehensive coverage of basic concepts and
Durgapur, West Bengal.
applications of the laws of thermodynamics in the initial
This book, now in its second edition, continues to chapters, while the later chapters focus at length on
provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles important areas of study falling under the realm of