Advances in Materials and Systems Technologies II: Selected, Peer Reviewed Papers from the International Conference on Engineering Research and ... of Benin, Nigeria During April 15 --17, 2008

This work comprises a selection of 109, peer-reviewed papers on Engineering Research and Development: Innovations. It addresses a number of the scientific issues underlying innovations in Materials and Systems research at the global level, while paying particular attention to possible processes that may permit the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of the United Nations in Developing Countries.The papers are grouped into chapters on: Construction and Structures; Electrical and Electronic Technology; Food and Agricultural Technology; Manufacturing Systems; Materials Processing; Oil and Gas; Renewable Energy; Systems Design and Analysis; Tools, Machines and Equipment; Waste Technology; and Water Engineering. It will therefore be of great interest and value to those working on environmental issues and infrastructure-planning.Review from Book News Inc.: