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Electrical controls for mechanical power presses. by National Safety Council.(CARDINAL)141986;
Includes bibliographical references (page 8).
Subjects: Power presses; Control boards (Electrical engineering);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Practical boat mechanics : commonsense ways to prevent, diagnose, and repair engine and mechanical problems / by Evridge, Ben L.(CARDINAL)768760;
PArt 1: Systems overview -- The nature of the beast -- Understanding marine engines -- Marine engine cooling systems -- Belts and hoses -- Fuel, lube oil, and filtration systems -- The marine transmission and power-take-off -- The mechanical/electrical interface -- Marine exhaust systems -- Rudders and steering -- Part 2: Troubleshooting -- Engine troubleshooting by symptom -- Trobleshooting with the five senses: diesel engines -- Trobleshooting with the five senses: gasoline engines -- Trobleshooting with the five senses: cabin and engine room -- Trobleshooting with the five senses: transmissions and power-take-offs -- Trobleshooting with the five senses: steering and engine controls -- Part 3: The resourceful boat mechanic -- Detection of cracks, leaks, and other defects in vital parts -- Shaft and engine alignment."Emergency Boat Mechanics belongs onboard every boat that has a gasoline, diesel, inboard, or out-board engine. This practical collection of fast fixes enables you to repair failed machinery with basic tools under adverse conditions. Designed and written for non-mechanics, it includes troubleshooting charts of mechanical fixes." -- from publisher's description.
Subjects: Boats and boating; Motorboats; Sailboats;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The homeowner's DIY guide to electrical wiring / by Herres, David.(CARDINAL)398835;
"A practical, money-saving guide to home electrical wiring. Handle residential wiring projects correctly, safely, and according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Filled with clear photos and helpful diagrams, The Homeowner's DIY Guide to Electrical Wiring shows you how to quickly and easily navigate the portions of the NEC that pertain to residential installations. This hands-on resource covers basic electronics and explains how electrical service progresses through your home. It describes how to install and test electrical systems and lighting, repair appliances and TVs, and upgrade to the latest innovations such as home networking, home automation, and alternate power systems. You'll learn the procedures used by professional electricians to create the kind of quality work that will pass inspection and add value to your home."--Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Electrical engineering; Electricity;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The Internet of things : do-it-yourself projects with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Beaglebone Black / by Norris, Donald(Electrical engineer),author.(CARDINAL)610703;
1. Introduction to the Internet of Things : Raspberry Pi platform ; Raspberry Pi GPIO ; Establishing a Raspberry Pi development station ; Setting up the Raspberry Pi software ; The LAMP project ; MySQL database installation -- 2. Home temperature monitoring system : Temperature sensor network ; Serial peripheral interface ; Connecting and testing the MCP3008 with the Raspberry Pi ; Temperature database ; Flask -- 3. Introduction to Object Orientation Programming (OOP) with Java : Java Software Development Kit (SDK) ; The sensor abstract class ; Child classes ; Real-world controls ; Threads ; Java database connector ; Using the Java connector in a program -- 4. Home weather station : Java and GPIO ; GPIO pin expansion ; Interrupts ; Pi4J library ; LED blink program ; Weather station sensors ; Weather station software ; Java software ; Thermostatic application ; Setting the thermostat remotely ; Remote access to the HWS database -- 5. Webcam and Raspberry Pi camera projects : Conventional webcam ; Motion software package ; Motion features ; Motion setup ; Webcam viewing ; Raspberry Pi camera ; Raspberry Pi camera software ; Using Python with the Raspberry Pi camera ; Remote Raspberry Pi camera viewing ; Raspberry Pi camera with motion software --6. Internet-enabled, Arduino powered garage door opener : Arduino hardware ; Arduino Uno software ; Testing the ethernet connection ; Simplified garage door opener ; Visual Studio 2012 IDE ; VS2012 LED Blink program ; Enhanced garage door project ; Testing the enhanced garage door opener -- 7. Arduino irrigation control system : Irrigation system design ; Irrigation control program ; Irrigation system physical installation ; Operating the new irrigation system ; Moisture sensing subsystem ; Actual system operation ; Enhancements -- 8. Arduino lighting controller : System design ; Controller node ; Ethernet shield ; Controller node case and mounting arrangement ; XBee receiver node ; PowerSwitch Tail II ; System software ; Operational test ; Enhancements -- 9. BeagleBone Black message controller : Beagle Boards ; BeagleBone Black ; Downloading, installing, and booting a new Linux distribution ; GPIO pins ; Setting up the LCD display ; LCD operational test ; Message controller software ; Download and install the Flask package ; Main application ; Test results -- 10. BeagleBone Black with Cloud service : Temperature sensor ; Adafruit_BBIO library ; Initial test program ; Xively Cloud service ; BBB to Xively Python program ; Xively website with an active datastream ; Adding additional data channels ; Configuring Angstrom to auto start the application ; System case -- 11. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications : Paho and Eclipse.org ; Raspberry Pi subscriber client ; MQTT two-phase thermostat.The Internet of Things gets you started working with the most popular processing platforms and wireless communication technologies to connect devices and systems to the Internet using sensors. You'll learn the basics of object-oriented programming and relational databases so you can complete your projects with ease. Each project features a list of required tools and components, how-to explanations with photos and illustrations, and complete programming code. Take advantage of the power and versatility of the IoT with help from this practical, easy-to-follow guide.
Subjects: Programmable controllers; Arduino (Programmable controller); Raspberry Pi (Computer); BeagleBone Black (Computer);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Troubleshooting & repairing diesel engines / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.);
1. Rudolf Diesel --10. Electrical fundamentals : Electrons ; Circuits ; Electrical measurements ; Ohm's law ; Direct and alternating current ; Magnetism ; Electromagnets ; Voltage sources ; Generator principles ; dc motors ; Storage batteries ; Switches ; Solid-state components --11. Starting and generating systems : Starting aids ; Wiring ; Starter circuits ; Solenoids ; Starter drives ; Charging systems ; Voltage regulation ; Solid-state regulators ; Batteries --12. Cooling systems : Air cooling ; Liquid cooling --13. Greener diesels : Brazil ; U. S. and Europe ; DIY FAME ; Straight vegetable oil ; Dual-fuel engines ; Conventional fuel.2. Diesel basics : Compression ratio ; Induction ; Ignition and combustion ; Two- and four-stroke cycle ; Power and torque ; Fuel efficiency ; Weight ; Durability ; Conventional fuels --3. Engine installation : Trucks and other motor vehicles ; Stationary engines ; Marine engines --4. Basic trouble-shooting : Malfunctions ; Tests ; Air inlet system ; Glow plugs ; Exhaust backpressure ; Engine mechanical --5. Mechanical fuel systems : Air blast ; Early common-rail ; Jerk pump system ; Inline pumps ; Distributor pumps ; Delivery valves ; Injectors ; Timers ; Diaphragm controls ; Centrifugal governors ; Pneumatic governors ; Unit injection ; Low-pressure system ; Fuel filters and water separators --6. Electronic management systems : Background ; Analog versus digital ; Bosch CAN bus ; On-board computer ; Tools ; Troubleshooting ; Caterpillar EMS ; Ford (International) 7.3L DI power stroke ; Detroit Diesel --7. Cylinder heads and valves : Combustion chamber types ; Valve configuration ; Before you begin --8. Engine mechanics : Scope of work ; Diagnosis ; Rigging ; special considerations ; Cleaning ; Teardown ; Lubrication system ; Filters ; Block casting ; Pistons ; Connecting rods ; Crankshafts ; Camshafts and related parts ; Harmonic balancers ; Crankshaft bearing ; Assembly--major components --9. Air systems : Air cleaners ; Construction ; Turbochargers ; Applications ; Construction ; Variable geometry turbine --
Subjects: Diesel motor;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Build your own combat robot / by Miles, Pete.(CARDINAL)422556; Carroll, Tom.(CARDINAL)504738;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Robots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tech lab : brilliant builds for super makers / by Challoner, Jack,author.(CARDINAL)316020; Smithsonian Institution,sponsor.(CARDINAL)141176;
Foreword -- Staying safe -- Toolbox -- Components -- Skills -- Electric circuits -- Bread boards -- Troubleshooting -- Coin battery -- Motor -- Generator -- Handheld fan -- Matchbox microphone -- Bugbot -- Electromagnetic crane -- Door alarm -- Infinity mirror -- AM radio -- Buzzer game -- Breadboard car -- Remote-controlled snake -- Circuit organ -- Bottle boat -- Pipe stereo -- Ferrous metal sensor -- Automatic night-light -- Circuit diagrams."Keep your siblings out of your room with a brilliant bedroom alarm, power a propellor motorboat, make a thermoelectric phone charger, build a set of speakers, and construct a crane by following step-by-step instructions and using affordable equipment. Tech Lab will engage budding scientists and engineers as they experiment, invent, trial, and test technology, electronics, and mechanics at home. Simple steps with clear photographs take readers through the stages of each low-cost project, with fact-filled panels to explain the science behind each one, and to fascinate them with real-world examples. With an increasing focus across school curricula on encouraging children to explore STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and maths), Tech Lab is the perfect companion for any inquisitive child with an interest in how the worlds of science experiments and technology work, and why."--IG1020L
Subjects: Science projects; Science; Scientific recreations;
Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 26
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Energy, air quality, and fuels, 2000 : energy and environment. by National Research Council (U.S.).Transportation Research Board.Annual Meeting(79th :2000 :Washington, D.C.)(CARDINAL)335536;
Includes bibliographical references.Part 1 -- Energy -- To LDT or not to LDT: assessment of principal impacts of light-duty trucks / Kara Maria Kockelman -- Importance of vehicle costs, fuel prices, and fuel efficiency in hybrid electric vehicle market success / Danilo J. Santini, Philip D. Patterson, and Anant D. Vyas -- Carbon Dioxide Emissions from world passenger transport: reduction options / Andreas Schafer -- Part 2 -- Air Quality -- Land use as an air quality control measure: review of current practice and examination of policy options / Jeffrey Ang-Olson, Michael Fischer, and Robert Dulla -- VMT-mix modeling for mobile source emissions forecasting: formulation and empirical application / Chandra R. Bhat and Harikesh S. Nair -- Assessing impacts of improved signal timing as a transportation control measure using an activity-specific modeling approach / Shauna L. Hallmark, Ignatius Fomunung, Randall Guensler, and William Bachman -- Requirements for evaluating traffic signal control impacts on energy and emissions based on instantaneous speed and acceleration measurements / Hesham Rakha, Michel Van Aerde, K. Ahn, and Antonio a. Trani -- Toward a strategic plan for transportation-air quality research, 2000-2010 / Michael J. Savonis -- Part 3 -- Alternative Fuels -- Natural gas as a marine propulsion fuel: energy and environmental benefits in urban ferry service / Alex Farrell and Mark Glick -- Alternative to diesel fuel in California: fuel-cycle energy and emission effects of possible replacements due to the toxic air contaminant diesel particulate decision / Christopher L. Saricks, Donald M. Rote, Frank Stodolsky, and James J. Eberhardt -- Future world oil prices and the potential for new transportation fuels / Alicia K. Birky, John D. Maples, James S. Moore, Jr., and Philip D. Patterson -- From here to efficiency: time lags between introduction of new technology and achievement of fuel savings / Marianne M. Mintz, Anant R. D. Vyas, Michael Q. Wang, Frank Stodolsky, Roy M. Cuenca, and Linda L. Gaines.
Subjects: Conference papers and proceedings.; Motor vehicles; Air quality management; Motor vehicles; Spark ignition engines;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Quick & easy boat maintenance : 1,001 time-saving tips / by Lindsey, Sandy.(CARDINAL)645093;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Boats and boating;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Green from the ground up : sustainable, healthy, and energy-efficient home construction / by Johnston, David,1950-(CARDINAL)487105; Gibson, Scott,1951-(CARDINAL)673744;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Sustainable buildings; Buildings; Sustainable architecture.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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