Applied Data Mining

CRC Press, 2013. — 284 p. — ISBN: 1466585838, 9781466513709 Data mining has witnessed substantial advances in recent decades. New research questions and practical challenges have arisen from emerging areas and applications within the various fields closely related to human daily life, e.g. social media and social networking. This book aims to bridge the gap between traditional data mining and the latest advances in newly emerging information services. It explores the extension of well-studied algorithms and approaches into these new research arenas. Clean energy technologies are poised to play an important role in overcoming fossil fuel exhaustion and global pollution. Among these technologies, electrochemical energy storage and conversion are considered to be the most feasible, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are prime examples of electrochemical energy conversion technologies in action. Believed to be ideal sources of clean power, PEM fuel cells are replacing internal combustion and diesel engines in vehicles, as well as Pb-acid batteries and diesel generators in the emergency backup of telecommunications base stations and computer centers. Written by an industry-leading scientist, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells explains the theoretical foundations of PEM fuel cells in relation to practical design and operation to not only help beginners grasp the essentials, but also guide industry professionals in tackling technical challenges. Useful to scientists, researchers, students, academics, and practicing engineers, the book covers the fundamentals, materials, components, modules, system architecture, applications, and current developmental status; offers real-world examples; and provides insight into advancing this sustainable clean technology. "The PEMFC is widely regarded as one of the most important technologies in the 21st century. Extensive research has been carried out by scientists and engineers in the past few decades, resulting in significant progress in materials, components, modules, control strategy, and system integration. This book enables the general reader to quickly understand and grasp the fundamentals of the PEMFCs. It gives experienced researchers the guidance they need to effectively tackle technical challenges. This book focuses on fundamentals, materials, components, system architecture, applications, and the current status. It provides complete coverage of this type of fuel cell with both general and experienced readers in mind"-- Provided by publisher "In past decades, data mining has witnessed substantial advances by efforts from various communities. On the other hand, new research questions and practical challenges are continuously presented due to newly emerging topics and applications within the various fields closely related to human daily life, e.g. social media and social networking. This book aims to bridge the gap between the existing research and application progresses in traditional data mining and the latest advances in newly emerging information services. It explores the extension of well-studied algorithms and approaches into these new research arenas"-- Provided by publisher