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Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- La demande de biogazole devrait augmenter -- Les échanges vont se développer - mais est-ce en graines oléagineuses ou en produits dérivés ? -- Les politiques peuvent avoir une profonde influence sur les échanges -- Principales questions et incertitudes -- Quelles seront les prochaines orientations des politiques des États-Unis concernant les oléagineux ? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Front Cover -- Microfabrication and Precision Engineering -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- About the editor -- Preface -- 1 Modeling of micro- and nano-scale cutting -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Modeling of microscale cutting -- 1.2.1 Minimum chip thickness and size effect -- 1.2.2 FEM modeling of microscale cutting -- 1.2.3 FEM basics -- 1.2.4 FEM cutting models -- 1.2.5 Friction modeling -- 1.2.6 Material modeling -- 1.3 Modeling of nanoscale cutting -- 1.3.1 Model geometry and material microstructure -- 1.3.2 Potential function -- 1.3.3 Boundary conditions and input parameters -- 1.3.4 Numerical integration and equilibration -- Conclusions -- References -- 2 Machining scale: workpiece grain size and surface integrity in micro end milling -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Specific cutting energy -- 2.3 Size effect -- 2.4 Workpiece microstructure scale -- 2.5 Surface integrity -- 2.5.1 Burr formation -- 2.5.2 Chip formation -- 2.5.3 Roughness -- 2.5.4 Microhardness -- 2.5.5 Microstructural damages -- 2.5.6 Size effect -- References -- 3 Micromachining technique based on the orbital motion of the diamond tip -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Principle of micromachining using the orbital motion of the diamond tip -- 3.3 Micromachining setup and test of the stage's trajectory -- 3.3.1 Establishment of the micromachining setup and the machining procedure -- 3.3.2 Test of the trajectory of the nanopiezo stage in the orbital motion -- 3.4 Micromachining mechanism using the orbital motion of the tip -- 3.4.1 Comparison of chip states with the conical and pyramidal tips -- 3.4.2 Difference between the micromilling process and this technique -- 3.4.3 Determination of the uncut chip thickness and the cutting rake angle -- 3.5 Formation mechanism and control methods of burrs -- 3.5.1 Burr formation during machining with the conical tip…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…8.24.2 Lifting Power of a Magnet -- 8.25 Electromagnetic Relays -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 9: Inductors -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Inductance -- 9.2.1 Resistance -- 9.2.2 Inductance -- 9.3 Factors Determining Inductance -- 9.4 Energy Stored in the Magnetic Field of an Inductor -- 9.5 Losses in Inductors -- 9.6 Toroids -- 9.7 Inductor Types -- 9.8 Time-Constant -- 9.9 Graphical Derivation of the Transient Characteristics of an R-L Circuit -- 9.10 Universal Time Constant -- 9.11 Inductors in Series and Parallel -- 9.12 Transient Behaviour -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 10: Hysteresis -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The B-H Curve -- 10.3 Hysteresis Loop -- 10.4 Hysteresis Loss -- 10.5 Determination of B-H Curve -- 10.5.1 Ballistic Galvanometer Method -- 10.5.2 Flux Metre Method -- 10.6 Determination of Hysteresis Loop -- 10.7 Hysteresis Loss -- 10.8 Eddy Currents -- 10.9 Eddy Current Losses -- 10.10 Separation of Hysteresis and Eddy Current Losses -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 11: Magnetic Materials -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Magnetic Materials -- 11.3 Non-m agnetic Alloys -- 11.4 Ferrites -- 11.5 Magnetic Materials with Rectangular Hysteresis Loops -- 11.6 Grain-Oriented Magnetic Material -- 11.7 Permanent Magnets -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 12: Electrostatics -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Electrification by Friction -- 12.3 Application of Electron Theory -- 12.4 Coulomb's Law -- 12.5 Permittivity -- 12.6 Electrostatic Induction -- 12.7 The Gold-Leaf Electroscope -- 12.7.1 Proof Planes -- 12.7.2 Charging By Induction -- 12.7.3 Distribution of Charge -- 12.8 Electric Fields -- 12.9 Electric Flux -- 12.10 Potential -- 12.11 Equipotential Lines…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Mapping strategies -- 5 Mapping persistent classes -- 5.1 Understanding entities and value types -- 5.1.1 Fine-grained domain models -- 5.1.2 Defining application concepts -- 5.1.3 Distinguishing entities and value types -- 5.2 Mapping entities with identity -- 5.2.1 Understanding Java identity and equality -- 5.2.2 A first entity class and mapping -- 5.2.3 Selecting a primary key -- 5.2.4 Configuring key generators -- 5.2.5 Identifier generator strategies -- 5.3 Entity-mapping options -- 5.3.1 Controlling names -- 5.3.2 Dynamic SQL generation -- 5.3.3 Making an entity immutable -- 5.3.4 Mapping an entity to a subselect -- Summary -- 6 Mapping value types -- 6.1 Mapping basic properties -- 6.1.1 Overriding basic property defaults -- 6.1.2 Customizing property access -- 6.1.3 Using derived properties -- 6.1.4 Transforming column values -- 6.1.5 Generated and default property values -- 6.1.6 The @Temporal annotation -- 6.1.7 Mapping enumerations -- 6.2 Mapping embeddable components -- 6.2.1 The database schema -- 6.2.2 Making classes embeddable -- 6.2.3 Overriding embedded attributes -- 6.2.4 Mapping nested embedded components -- 6.3 Mapping Java and SQL types with converters -- 6.3.1 Built-in types -- 6.3.2 Creating custom JPA converters -- 6.3.3 Extending Hibernate with UserTypes -- Summary -- 7 Mapping inheritance -- 7.1 Table per concrete class with implicit polymorphism…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Operating Methods -- 29.1 The Alarm Must Be False -- 29.2 A Familiar Accident-But Not as Simple as It Seemed -- 29.3 More Reluctance to Believe the Alarm -- 29.4 The Limitations of Instructions -- 29.5 The Limitations of Instructions Again -- 29.6 Empty Plant That Is Out of Use -- 29.7 A Minor Job Forgotten-Until There Was a Leak -- 29.8 Design Error + Construction Error + Operating Error = Spillage -- Chapter 30. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Appendix: Extracting the Discount Factors Z(0, T) from Coupon Bonds -- 2.9.1. Bootstrap Again -- 2.9.2. Regressions -- 2.9.3. Curve Fitting -- 2.9.4. …”