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Featured Title Change

After careful consideration of reader feedback, we have decided to change our "Featured Title" into the "Editor's Pick of the Week." Unlike the "Featured Title," the "Editor's Pick" will not be open for 2 weeks of free access to the public. Most of our readers already have access to our "Editor's Pick" through their subscribing institution, and other interested readers can subscribe using the Ordering Info link on the Table of Contents. This change will allow us to showcase a wider variety of titles and topics on Knovel.

Editor's Pick of the Week

Magnesium Technology - Metallurgy, Design Data, Applications ( c ) 2006 Springer-Verlag. This book substantially updates and complements existing reference sources on this key material. It assembles international contributions from seven countries covering a wide range of research programs into new alloys with the requisite property profiles, i.e., the current state of both research and technological applications of magnesium. In particular, the international team of authors covers key topics, such as: casting and wrought alloys; fabrication methods; corrosi on and protection; engineering requirements and strategies, with examples from the automobile, aerospace, and consumer-goods industries, and recycling. This authoritative reference and overview addresses materials researchers as well as design engineers.

You may have access to Magnesium Technology - Metallurgy, Design Data, Applications through your subscribing institution. If you do not have access, you can subscribe using the Ordering Info link on the Table of Contents. If you would like your institution to subscribe to Knovel, contact Justin Skogen at jskogen@knovel.com.

The Knovel University Challenge Returns!

Knovel University Challenge kicks off its spring 2007 season on February 5th and will run through April 5th. The University Challenge provides students the opportunity to master their research and analysis skills while competing for 9 prizes. This year's winners will receive a $1500 scholarship or 1 of 8 iPod Shuffles. The University Challenge, now in its third season, is open to students of hard sciences, mathematics and technology-related courses of study at universities with access to Knovel Library or Knovel K-Essentials.

To participate in the Spring University Challenge, go to http://www.info.knovel.com/challenge/ starting Monday, February 5th. In the meantime, visit that page and bookmark it so you're ready! Librarians, visit http://www.info.knovel.com/librarians/ to print University Challenge promotional materials and quiz cards for the students.

We would like to thank all the students who participated in the 2006 Fall University Challenge. Congratulations to Rui Pedro Silva Soares Amor from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP) in Portugal, the Grand Prize winner of a $500 Visa Gift Card in the Fall University Challenge! Visit www.info.knovel.com/winners to see the rest of the winners and prizes awarded.

Knovel In the Classroom

Knovel brings text book learning to life! The "Knovel in the Classroom" program is specifically designed for professors by offering a wide-ranging collection of tools that directly appeal to the needs of students and faculty across many disciplines. Professors are integrating Knovel into the course study of hundreds of students, giving them a head start on the best practices being applied by innovative scientists and engineers at leading corporations and research centers worldwide. Download quizzes and case studies with loads of great ideas to help you integrate Knovel's online, trusted library with your curriculum. For more information, go to: http://info.knovel.com/knovelclassroom.

Knovel to release titles from the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC)

In February Knovel will be adding 29 titles from the EFC to the Knovel Library Metals & Metallurgy Subject Area. Founded in 1955, the EFC aims to advance the science of corrosion and the protection of materials by promoting co-operation in Europe and collaboration internationally.

View all upcoming titles in the "Coming Soon" section of the Knovel Library.

Recently Released Titles

• Structural Timber Design
• Food Flavour Technology
• Dictionary of Agricultural and Environmental Science
• Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete - Beams, Slabs, Columns, and Frames for Buildings (3rd Edition)
• Petroleum Geoscience
• Colloid Science - Principles, Methods and Applications
• Oils and Fats Authentication
• Gas Turbine Performance (2nd Edition)
• Hydrogeology Principles and Practice
• Design and Installation of Marine Pipelines

New Knovel Demonstration Dates Announced

• Date & Time: January 25, 2007 at 12:00 PM EST   Register Here
• Date & Time: January 31, 2007 at 10:00 AM EST   Register Here

For a full description of the demonstration, click here.

Trade Shows and Events

AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (Reno, Nevada), January 8-11

The winner of the $250 American Express Gift Certificate, awarded at the AIAA Conference is Kenneth J. Plotkin, Ph.D of Wyle Laboratories, Arlington Virginia. Congratulations!

Electrochemical Methods

Scenario: An organic chemist at a chemical manufacturer has been asked to develop new electrochemical methods to solve problems relating to biologically active molecules for the company's line of agricultural chemicals and biocides. Having been out of college for a few years, the chemist would like a quick refresher on electrochemical methods. Knovel can help.

1. In the Search box on the Knovel Library home page enter the search phrase electrochemical methods. The query phrase entered means, "find any page of text or row of data from an interactive table where the words electrochemical and methods are both present somewhere on the same page or in the same row of data and are close to each other." Click the Search button.
   
   
   
2. Knovel's Search Results page shows 80 titles with hits that match our query. The first listed, with 100% relevancy, is Magnesium Technology - Metallurgy, Design Data, Applications, this issue's featured title. Click on the title name to open it.
   
   
   
3. The first result "Electrochemical Methods" looks like it may be just the ticket. Click on the Text (1) link next to it.
   
   
   
4. A new window opens, launching the Adobe Reader and opening the section for "Electrochemical Methods". The keywords we searched for are highlighted and Knovel jumps directly to the page and location where first instances of the keywords are found. This entry is an overview of electrochemical methods, providing our organic chemist with an excellent primer and refresher on the topic.
   
   

Knovel Case Studies

Knovel Case Studies provide good examples of how companies, partners and researchers use Knovel. Learn about Purdue University’s "Treasure Hunt" assignment and how Knovel helps a group of Astronomers track down a rare text. The case studies are available in pdf format in the About Knovel section of the web site.

"Knovel is a well-used product at the university."
— Amy Van Epps, Purdue University

KBear Road Trip

KBear recently had a fabulous holiday in Rome and posed for pictures in front of the Roman Coliseum.

"When in Rome, do as the Roman's do."

Photo by dott. Tarantola of Universita' degli Studi Roma Tre

Featured Titles: Open Access to Advances in Corrosion Control and Materials in Oil and Gas Production: (EFC 26) Woodhead Publishing

Open Access to Advances in Corrosion Control and Materials in Oil and Gas Production: (EFC 26) Woodhead Publishing

Readers of K-News have two weeks of open access to a select title or group of titles in each issue. This issue features a title from the Oil & Gas Engineering Subject Area:

Advances in Corrosion Control and Materials in Oil and Gas Production: (EFC 26) ( c ) 1999, Woodhead Publishing. These papers from two recent European Federation of Corrosion conferences, EUROCORR '97 and EUR0CORR '98, deal with advances in the understanding of corrosion and performance of equipment in upstream oil and gas operations. The opening section includes two keynote papers on: the materials and corrosion view of wet gas transportation; and the modeling of low induced localized corrosion from critical hydrodynamic data and fracture mechanics data of CO2 corrosion scales. The further 45 papers cover carbon and low alloy steels, martensitic stainless steels, corrosion resistant alloys, galvanic corrosion, corrosion inhibitors and other materials.

Start using Advances in Corrosion Control and Materials in Oil and Gas Production: (EFC 26) now. You have immediate and unlimited access for the next two weeks—no registration required. Enjoy! Also be sure to review the other EFC titles recently released (link to Recently Released section of newsletter) on Knovel.

Briefs: Content News

Knovel Forms Content Partnership with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Knovel and the (AIAA), the world’s premier resource for aerospace information, have announced a new content partnership. The addition of AIAA's distinguished aerospace science content will expand Knovel's offering that covers Radar and Systems Engineering to include topics such as Aeroacoustics and Space Logistics.

"Knovel helps engineers find data fast and apply it efficiently. Offering our content through this portal will help stimulate progress in the Aerospace industry."
-- AIAA Director, Publications Strategy, Rodger Williams


Knovel Forms Content Partnership with the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)

Knovel and NCRP, a leading resource for research on radiation application, standards and regulation, exposure, and protection guidelines, have announced a new content partnership. Radiation study is integral to developments in Aerospace and Defense, Electronics, Medicine and Medical Engineering, Public Safety and Industrial Hygiene, and Waste Management. Through this exclusive content-sharing agreement, researchers will be able to search, analyze and manipulate data within NCRP's highly regarded reports and publications on Knovel.

"Knovel is known for its success in providing innovative and useful research technology. Providing our rich content to Knovel will help further the work of researchers in academia, national labs and the corporate world."
-- David A. Schauer, Executive Director of NCRP

Briefs: ASC Launches New e-Library Powered by Knovel

Knovel and The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) have just signed an agreement to launch the new ASC e-Library powered by Knovel. In early 2007, ASC members can expect to have access to 27 prime electronic references, including several interactive texts and tables, providing new ways to quickly find and apply critical information. To learn more about ASC member services and benefits, or to become a member of this association, click here for more information.

Briefs: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Knovel Contest Winners Announced

Knovel would like to thank everyone who participated in the AIChE "eLibrary Powered by Knovel" contest! Please visit http://info.knovel.com/AIChE/AIChE_quiz_winners.htm to find out who won a free AIChE annual membership.

Briefs: Recently Released Titles

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference U.S. Department of Agriculture
HazMat Data - For First Response, Transportation, Storage, and Security (2nd Edition) John Wiley & Sons
Handbook of Semiconductor Silicon Technology William Andrew Publishing
Handbook of Separation Process Technology John Wiley & Sons
Foundation Analysis and Design (5th Edition) McGraw-Hill
Groundwater Resource Evaluation McGraw-Hill
Applied Hydrology McGraw-Hill
Water Encyclopedia, Volumes 1-5 John Wiley & Sons
Theory of Plates and Shells (2nd Edition) McGraw-Hill
Formulas for Stress, Strain, and Structural Matrices (2nd Edition) John Wiley & Sons
Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice (3rd Edition) John Wiley & Sons
Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Elsevier
Industrial Waste Treatment Handbook (2nd Edition) Elsevier
Handbook of Solid Waste Management and Waste Minimization Technologies Elsevier
Handbook of Simulation - Principles, Methodology, Advances, Applications, and Practice John Wiley & Sons

Briefs: New Knovel Demonstration Date Announced

Due to strong interest and requests from K-News readers, Knovel has scheduled another 30 minute online "Intro to Knovel" demonstration. All you need is a phone and an Internet connection. For a full description of the demonstration, click here. Or register here for a session on January 25, 2007 at 12:00 PM EST.

Briefs: Trade Shows and Events

American Library Association Midwinter Meeting 2007 (Seattle, WA), January 19-24. The ALA Midwinter Meeting at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center draws more than 12,000 leaders in the library and information industry for some 2,500 meetings and events. Knovel Academic manager, Bryan Keane will be available at Booth #1657 for demonstrations.

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with a Knovel representative at any of the events we attend, please contact Knovel at 1-866-303-3336, or email sales@knovel.com.

Tutorial: Titanium Piping in Salt Water Environment

Scenario: A small, independent oil company has discovered oil/gas in a remote part of the North Sea and early indications show that this would develop into a small to medium size field. The anticipated high price of energy coming from the field appeared to make it reasonably profitable venture over the life of the project. In developing the piping for the extraction and transportation of the oil/gas, the chief engineer and the design team carefully considered the optimum materials of construction for the transportation in the salt water environment. Titanium was strongly considered as a candidate material given the harsh environment and remoteness of the location. Concern was expressed about possible galvanic corrosion resulting from dissimilar metals/alloys/composites found in pumps, clamps, sleeve bolts, flare stacks, nozzles and other pieces of equipment in the salt water which would come in contact with a titanium piping system. Other considerations expressed by the design team were crevice corrosion and microbiologically influenced corrosion. The Chief Engineer turned to Knovel for background information and an overview of the issue.

1. In the Search Box on the Knovel Library home page enter the search phrase titanium and galvanic corrosion. The query entered means, “find any page of text or row of data from an interactive table where the terms titanium and galvanic corrosion are present somewhere on the same page or in the same row of data.” Click the search button.
   
   
   
   
2. Knovel's Search Results page shows 44 titles with hits that match our query but the first title, with 100% relevancy, is Advances in Corrosion Control and Materials in Oil and Gas Production: (EFC 26), this issue's featured title. Click on the title.
   
   
   
   
3. The second Search Results page shows every section where there is a hit from our query in this title. Starting at the beginning of Chapter 38. Galvanic Corrosion - Principles and Practice for Use of Titanium, click on Text (1).
   
   
   
   
4. By navigating through the pages using the Acrobat Reader tool, all the information needed to make a decision is there for the team.
   
   

Kool Tips: Download a List of Titles

Knovel's title list export feature creates a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file with a number of fields of information, including the title name, author, subject area, ISBN number, and a permanent Knovel URL for the title. The title export can be filtered to display all titles, titles in your subscription only, new titles, and more. Also part of the title export function is the ability for account contacts (those who subscribe to Knovel) to receive an automatic email each month containing information about newly added titles to their subscription. For more information about the title export feature, visit http://www.knovel.com/knovel2/content.jsp.