Focus on energy management / Andrea M. Rocco and Joshua E. Levin, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rocco, Andrea M.

Levin, Joshua E.

Series:

Energy science, engineering and technology series.

Energy science, engineering and technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy conservation.

Energy consumption.

Energy policy.

Renewable energy sources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (196 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents topical research in the study of energy management. Topics discussed include power management using electrolytic hydrogen; the design of a fuzzy decision-making system for energy management and comfort conditions using wireless sensor networks; using Jatropha biodiesel as a prospective renewable resource for energy management; the relationship between CO2 emissions and the energy sources mix in OECD countries; electricity consumption and economic growth in Brazil and atomic nanotechnology promotions in the energy industry.

Contents:

Intro

FOCUS ON ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Contents

Preface

Power Management Using

Electrolytic Hydrogen

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Structure of Power Systems

2.1. Management of Power Generation

2.2. Interconversion between Hydrogen and Electricity

3. Water Electrolysis Processes

3.1. Parameters of Electrolysis

3.2. Types of Electrolyzers

3.3. Economy of Electrolytic Processes

4. Process Analysis and Optimization

4.1. Intermittent Operation

4.2. Large Scale Systems

Sizing of the Installations

Operation of Electrolyzers

Balances of Electricity and Hydrogen

Economic Estimates

4.3. RES-Hydrogen Systems

Analysis of Wind Generation

Wind-Hydrogen System

Hydrogen Production and Utilization

Description of the Installations

5. Further Developments

Analysis of the Load Curves

Modeling of the Electrolytic System

Storage of Hydrogen and Conversion to Electricity

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Fuzzy Decision-Making System and Wireless Sensor Network for Renewable Energy Resources Management in Buildings - A Design

2. Development Comfort Index Using OWA Aggregation

2.1. Comfort

2.2. Ordered Weighted Averaging Operators

Definition of OWA Operator

Fuzzy Linguistic Quantifier

Methods Determination the OWA Weights

2.3. Comfort Index Calculation

An Illustrative Example

Interpreting Results for Decision-Making

3. Information Gathering with Wireless

Sensor Networks

3.1. Sensors and Actuators for BEMS

3.2. Wireless Sensors Networks Technology for BEMS

3.3. Systems Parameters Considerations

3.4. WSN Nodes Architecture and Available Software

3.5. Graphical Users Interface (GUI) Design

4. A Fuzzy Decision-Making System for Energy Management in Buildings.

4.1. Whole System Description

4.2. Fuzzy Logic System Design

4.3. Fuzzy Logic Strategy for the Choice of the Energy Supply System (FLESS)

4.4. FDMS Description

4.4.1. Fuzzy Logic Dispatch Energy (FLDE)

4.4.2. Fuzzy Decision Unit (FDU)

Jatropha Biodiesel: A Prospective Renewable Resource for Energy Management

2. Jatropha curcas - Biology

Jatropha Biodiesel-Jatropha Methyl Ester (JME)

Transesterification (Alcoholysis)

Lipase Catalyst-A Biotechnological Approach

Genetic Improvement of the Species

Genetics of Jatropha

Invitro Propagation: Future for the Seed Material for Large Scale Cultivation

Superiority of JME

Conclusions and Prospects

Another Look at CO2 Emissions Modelling: The Role of Energy Source Mix in OECD Countries

2. Literature Review

3. Empirical Analysis and Data Sources

4. Policy Implications

4.1. The Sectorial Fuel Mix Model

Conclusions

acknowledgments

Management of Natural Gas Sector in Serbia

2. Current Status of Natural Gas Sector in Serbia

Exploration

Production

Gas Consumption

Gas Pipeline System

3. Management of Serbian Gas Sector

3.1. Exploration and Production Development Program

3.2. Eficiency Increase of Serbian Gas Pipeline System

3.3. Increase of Gas Supply Security

3.3.1. Alternative Supply and Transit Routes

3.3.2. New Gas Pipeline Projects - "South Stream" and "Nabucco"

"South Stream"

"Nabucco"

3.3.3. Bulding of Underground Natural Gas Storage

3.4. Environmental Protection and New Climate Legislation

3.5. Energy Policy Legislation

Acknowledgment

Electricity Consumption and Economic Growth in Brazil

1. Introduction.

2. Overview of the EC and GDP Time Series in Brazil

3. Methodology

3.1. Stationarity

3.2. Cointegration

3.3. Granger Causality Tests

3.3.1. Vector Autoregressive Model

3.3.2. Error Correction Model

4. Results

Glossary

Authors' Curriculae

Prof. Elton Fernandes - Elton@pep.ufrj.br

Dr. Ricardo Rodrigues Pacheco - rpacheco@infraero.gov.br

Prof. Paulo Sergio Rodrigues Alonso - Alonso@petrobras.com.br

Dispatching of Generating Units Characterized by a Condition-Dependent Failure Rate

1. Failure Rate of Generating Units and Covariates

2. Reliability-Based Optimal Control

3. Problem Formulation

4. Solution Strategy

5. Solution for a Deterministic Case

6. Solution for a Periodic Load

7. Integration into a Probabilistic Optimal Power Flow as Additional Constraints (POPF)

8. Extension to Power Systems with Storage

Atomic Nanotechnology (ANT) Promotions in Energy Industry for New Marketing Creations

2. Method

3. Calculation

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62081-843-4

OCLC:

839304476