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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design of Hydraulic Gates
Book SynopsisRevised and updated, this second edition of Design of Hydraulic Gates maintains the same goal as the original: to be used as a textbook and a manual of design of gates, presenting the main aspects of design, manufacture, installation and operation of hydraulic gates, while introducing new products, technologies and calculation procedures. This edition included new chapters on intake gates and trashrack design, highlighting the aspects of safety, operational and maintenance procedures. To improve the strength against structural failure of intake trashracks, the author proposes a series of rigid calculation assumptions, design parameters and manufacturing procedures, which will certainly result in safer trashracks. Some 340 drawings and photographs, 82 tables, 107 references and 23 worked examples help the reader to understand the basic concepts and calculation methods presented.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition:Nobody is better qualified than Professor Paulo Erbisti to have written this book “Design of Hydraulic Gates”, because he has acquired a very broad personal experience during his career devoted to hydroelectric projects, not only with a scientific spirit, but also a practical approach. He knows very well all the phases of implementation of hydromechanical equipment, from feasibility studies through to erection and commissioning, as well as rehabilitation.This book is extremely welcome as an efficient synthesis of a broad subject, and engineers from the various disciplines, not only mechanical and electrical but also civil engineers, will recognize its value. The author has covered the subject of gates very comprehensively in his book, from history to new developments. He discusses not only the principle of gates and their associated equipment, the choice of type and calculation methods, but also he (as an excellent practical engineer, who knows that ‘the devil hides in the details’) describes their construction details. Each chapter is supported by a complete list of international references.The book will be very useful for experienced engineers (as well as students) for the conception, construction and operation of gates.The interest of this book is evident as a reference, and Professor Erbisti should be gratefully acknowledged for his important contribution to this technology.Raymond Lafitte, Professor at EPFL (Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne), President of the International Hydropower AssociationAs one leafs through the book, one is pleasantly surprised by the many clear illustrations and photos (ca. 300), tables (ca. 70) and calculations (ca. 20). […] On the one hand, the book – as a textbook – offers students a very clear introduction to the field and on the other hand, represents a handbook with lots of useful advice for engineers in the field of steel hydraulic engineering. Some 90 bibliographic references lead the reader to further background information, also in the realm of more theoretically oriented steel hydraulic engineering. Erbisti’s book "Design of Hydraulic Gates" is all in all a very useful and recommended book.Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Schmaußer, Aalen, in Stahlbau 73 (2004), 644-646Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Types of gates; 3. Basis for selection of gate type; 4. Hydrostatics; 5. Structural design; 6. Embedded parts, guides and supports; 7. Estimating gate weights; 8. Hydrodynamic forces; 9. Gate operating forces; 10. Aeration; 11. Gate hoists; 12. Materials; 13. Gate seals; 14. Manufacture, transportation and erection; 15. Trends and innovation in gate design; 16. Intake gates; 17. Intake trashracks
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Handbook of Energy Security
Book SynopsisThis Handbook examines the subject of energy security: its definition, dimensions, ways to measure and index it, and the complicating factors that are often overlooked. The volume identifies varying definitions and dimensions of energy security, including those that prioritize security of supply and affordability alongside those that emphasize availability, energy efficiency, trade, environmental quality, and social and political stewardship. It also explores the various metrics that can be used to give energy security more coherence, and also to enable it to be measured, including recent attempts to measure energy security progress at the national level, with a special emphasis placed on countries within the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), countries within Asia, and industrialized countries worldwide. This Handbook:â Broadens existing discussions of energy security that center on access to fuels, including oil security and coal secuTrade Review'The Routledge handbook of energy security is a comprehensive and in many respects innovative approach to the subject, which will undoubtedly make it a standard work of reference for researchers and practitioners engaged in the field. The contributors bring to bear a wide range of perspectives. Collectively, they do a wonderful job at transcending the narrow oil-centric, supply-oriented and national prisms through which energy security has traditionally been viewed. A powerful, nuanced and diligently researched synthesis of the current energy security debate.' - Thijs Van de Graaf, International Affairs, Vol. 87, 6, November 2011'Sovacool has assembled a highly qualified set of contributors. Recommended.' -- Choice, January 2012'a substantial and original scholarly achievement.' -- Energy Policy'A comprehensive and in many respects innovative approach to the subject, which will undoubtedly make it a standard work of reference for researchers and practitioners engaged in the field … a powerful, nuanced and diligently researched synthesis of the current energy security debate.' -- International AffairsTable of ContentsPart 1: Definitions and Concepts Introduction: Defining, Measuring, and Exploring Energy Security Benjamin K. Sovacool 1. Energy Security and Climate Change: A Tenuous Link Gal Luft, Ann Korin and Eshita Gupta 2. The Fuzzy Nature of Energy Security Scott Valentine 3. Evaluating the Energy Security Impacts of Energy Policies David von Hippel, Tatsujiro Suzuki, James H. Williams, Timothy Savage and Peter Hayes Part 2: Dimensions 4. The Sustainable Development Dimension of Energy Security Ami Indriyanto, Dwi Ari Fauzi and Alfa Firdaus 5. The Maritime Dimension of Energy Security Caroline Liss 6. The Public Policy Dimension of Energy Security Andreas Goldthau 7. The Diversification Dimension of Energy Security Andy Stirling 8. The Environmental Dimension of Energy Security Michael Dworkin and Marilyn Brown 9. The Energy Poverty Dimension of Energy Security Shonali Pachauri 10. The Social Development Dimension of Energy Security Anthony D’Agostino 11. The Energy Efficiency Dimension of Energy Security Nathalie Trudeau 12. The Energy Services Dimension of Energy Security Jaap Jansen and Adriaan J. Van der Welle 13. The Industrial Dimension of Energy Security Geoffrey Pakiam 14. The Competing Dimensions of Energy Security Martin J. Pasqualetti Part 3: Metrics and Indexing 15. Indicators for Energy Security Bert Kruyt, D.P. van Vuuren, H.J.M. de Vries and H. Groenenberg 16. Measuring Security of Energy Supply with Two Diversity Indexes John Kessels 17. Measuring Energy Security: From Universal Indicators to Contextualized Frameworks Aleh Cherp and Jessica Jewell 18. Applying the Four ‘A’s of Energy Security as Criteria in an Energy Security Ranking Method Larry Hughes and Darren Shupe 19. Measuring Energy Security Performance in the OECD Benjamin K. Sovacool and Marilyn A. Brown 20. Measuring Energy Security Vulnerability Edgard Gnansounou. Conclusion: Exploring the Contested and Convergent Nature of Energy Security Benjamin K. Sovacool and Tai Wei Lim
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Water Resources Health Environment and
Book SynopsisThis collection addresses the complexities of water management and the impact of environmental developments such as dams, reservoirs and irrigation schemes on public health.The main focus of the book is on vector-borne diseases such as malaria, arboviruses (dengue and encephalitides) and snail- borne schistosomiasis. These are examined from a wide range of intersectoral perspectives which encompass disciplines with often conflicting interests, for instance agriculture, aquaculture, urban development, social development, water management and recreation. The book explains developmental processes, such as the construction of man-made lakes, and addresses broad practical and policy-making issues. Most importantly, the book offers many innovative solutions to assist readers who work in the water industry, whether through administration or science and engineering disciplines.Contributions from an international team of experts provide numerous case studies from around the world (AustrTable of ContentsForeword. Reservoirs, Environmental Processes, Management and Policy. Environmental Indicators of Healthy Water Resources. Water Resources Development and Health: The Policy Perspective. Water Resources Development: Policy Perspectives of the Food and Agriculture Organization in Relation to Food Security. Context and Principles of Environmental Health Impact Assessment. Health Opportunity Assessment in Water Resource Development. Health Opportunities in Water Resources Development: A Course Promoting Intersectoral Collaboration. Ord River Irrigation Area: The Effect of Dam Construction and Irrigation on the Incidence of Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus. Safe Management of the Ross River Dam, Northern Australia, in Relation to Recreation and Health. Artificial Wetlands and Mosquito Control in Australia. Environmental Concerns and Recreational Development in Relation to Public Health Issues Associated with Water Resource Projects of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Tennessee Valley Authority Programme to Control Mosquitoes in Fresh Water Impoundments and Wetlands. Aquaculutre, Anophelines and Environmental Solutions from Indonesia. Socioeconomic and Health Impacts of Water Resources Development in Thailand. Urban Water Resource Problems in Vector-Borne Disease with Special Reference to Dengue Viruses. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Upgrading Water Treatment Plants
Book SynopsisUpgrading Water Treatment Plants is a comprehensive and practical guide providing the technical detail required to upgrade existing water treatment plants to increase processing efficiency and improve overall quality without the need for substantial investment into new physical plant installation.Based on practical experience and field tested methodology, this book is an invaluable reference for civil engineers, treatment plant managers and water scientists in consultancies, water utilities, government agencies and international organisations concerned with public health and water quality.Table of Contents1. Basic Requirements for Optimisation. 2. Assessing Plant Performance and Identifying Defects. 3. Water Analysis for Treatment Control. 4. Improving Plants and Their Operation. 5. Determining Design Parameters. 6. Disinfection. 7. Optimising and Upgrading Treatment Plants. 8. Optimisation and Upgrading of a Plant from 100 ls-1 to 250ls-1. 9. Optimisation and Upgrading of a Plant from 1m3s-1 to 2.5m3s-1 10. Optimisation and Upgrading of a Plant from 20 ls-1 to 50 ls-1. Index.
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Elsevier Science State Estimation Strategies in Lithiumion Battery
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to current research in estimation strategies and prediction algorithms 2. Characteristic analysis of power lithium-ion batteries 3. Aging characteristics of lithium-ion batteries 4. Lithium-ion battery hysteresis characteristics and modeling 5. Lithium-ion battery aging mechanism and multiple regression model 6. Equivalent modeling and parameter identification of power lithium-ion batteries 7. Equivalent modeling study of aviation lithium-ion batteries 8. Battery SOC measurement and control model based on Internet platforms 9. High energy density lithium-ion battery SOC prognosis 10. SOC estimation strategy based on fractional-order model 11. SOC estimation method for large unmanned aerial vehicles 12. Construction of SOC estimation method for automotive ternary batteries 13. Estimation strategies for SOC and SOP of lithium-ion batteries 14. Collaborative energy and peak power status estimation 15. SOH estimation based on improved double-extended Kalman filter 16. Collaborative SOC and SOH estimation based on improved AUKF-UPF algorithm
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Elsevier Science Understanding Pore Space through Log Measurements
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Pore Space and its Classification – Different types of pores and their origin – Concept of different types of porosity – different models of pore space 2. Porosity Estimation from Logs – Modelling grain properties and fluid saturation for estimating porosity from logs – Review of techniques of inversion of log data to gross attributes of the pore space 3. Pore attributes for conventional reservoirs - Clastic and carbonate rock pore types - concepts of pore size - pore shape – surface to volume ratio – pore connectivity – pore compressibility 4. Pore attributes for non-conventional reservoirs – Tight Gas Reservoirs – Basin Centred Gas Reservoirs – Shale Gas Reservoirs – Coals – surface to volume ratio – pore compressibility 5. An overview of log measurements which help obtain pore attributes in respect of conventional reservoirs 6. An overview of log measurements which are essential for understanding pore attributes and pore space attributes of non-conventional reservoirs 7. Techniques for characterizing grains and pores from logs 8. Archie’s cementation exponent–importance of, and salient features of effective medium theory based approaches 9. Permeability of unimodal pore system– conventional reservoirs – unimodal porosity - the crucial role this porosity plays in controlling permeability–Permeability and Stoneley wave Propagation. 10. Bi-Modal, Tri-Modal Pore Systems, Fractures
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Elsevier Science Well Production Performance Analysis for Shale
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Shale Gas Reservoir Characteristics and Microscopic Flow Mechanisms 2. Source Function Derivation for Gas Reservoirs under Different Flow Mechanisms 3. Fractured Vertical Wells in Shale Gas Reservoirs without SRV 4. Multi-stage Fractured Horizontal Wells in Shale Reservoirs without SRV 5. Fractured Vertical Wells in Circular Gas Reservoirs with Circular SRV 6. Multi-stage Fractured Horizontal Wells in Circular Reservoirs with SRV 7. Fractured Wells in Rectangular Gas Reservoirs with SRV 8. Numerical Simulation of MFHWs in Shale Gas Reservoirs Based on CVFEM 9. Case Studies Appendix A. Solution Derivation in Shale Gas Reservoirs under Different Transport Mechanisms B. Solution Derivation for a Continuous Line Source in a Composite Model
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Managing Energy Risk An Integrated View on Power
Book SynopsisMathematical techniques for trading and risk management. Managing Energy Risk closes the gap between modern techniques from financial mathematics and the practical implementation for trading and risk management. It takes a multi-commodity approach that covers the mutual influences of the markets for fuels, emission certificates, and power.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1 Energy Markets. 1.1 The oil market. 1.1.1 Consumption, production and reserves. 1.1.2 Crude oil trading. 1.1.3 Refined oil products. 1.2 The natural gas market. 1.2.1 Consumption, production and reserves. 1.2.2 Natural gas trading. 1.2.3 Price formulas with oil indexation. 1.2.4 Liquefied natural gas. 1.3 The coal market. 1.3.1 Consumption, production and reserves. 1.3.2 Coal trading. 1.3.3 Freight. 1.3.4 Coal subsidies in Germany: BAFA-indexed prices. 1.4 The electricity market. 1.4.1 Consumption and production. 1.4.2 Electricity trading. 1.4.3 Products in the electricity markets. 1.4.4 Energy exchanges. 1.5 The emissions market. 1.5.1 Kyoto Protocol. 1.5.2 EU emissions trading scheme. 1.5.3 Flexible mechanisms. 1.5.4 Products and market places. 1.5.5 Emissions trading in North America. 2 Energy Derivatives. 2.1 Forwards, futures and swaps. 2.1.1 Forward contracts. 2.1.2 Futures contracts. 2.1.3 Swaps. 2.2 “Plain vanilla” options. 2.2.1 The put–call parity and option strategies. 2.2.2 Black’s futures price model. 2.2.3 Option pricing formulas. 2.2.4 Hedging options: the “Greeks”. 2.2.5 Implied volatilities and the “volatility smile”. 2.2.6 Swaptions. 2.3 American and Asian options. 2.3.1 American options. 2.3.2 Asian options. 2.4 Commodity bonds and loans. 2.5 Multi-underlying options. 2.5.1 Basket options. 2.5.2 Spread options. 2.5.3 Quanto and composite options. 2.6 Spot price options. 2.6.1 Pricing spot price options. 2.6.2 Caps and floors. 2.6.3 Swing options. 2.6.4 Virtual storage. 3 Commodity Price Models. 3.1 Forward curves and the market price of risk. 3.1.1 Investment assets. 3.1.2 Consumption assets and convenience yield. 3.1.3 Contango, backwardation and seasonality. 3.1.4 The market price of risk. 3.1.5 Derivatives pricing and the risk-neutral measure. 3.2 Commodity spot price models. 3.2.1 Geometric Brownian motion. 3.2.2 The one-factor Schwartz model. 3.2.3 The Schwartz–Smith model. 3.3 Stochastic forward curve models. 3.3.1 One-factor forward curve models. 3.3.2 A two-factor forward curve model. 3.3.3 A multi-factor exponential model. 3.4 Electricity price models. 3.4.1 The hourly forward curve. 3.4.2 The SMaPS model. 3.4.3 Regime-switching model. 3.5 Multi-commodity models. 3.5.1 Regression analysis. 3.5.2 Correlation analysis. 3.5.3 Cointegration. 3.5.4 Model building. 4 Fundamental Market Models. 4.1 Fundamental price drivers in electricity markets. 4.1.1 Demand side. 4.1.2 Supply side. 4.1.3 Interconnections. 4.2 Economic power plant dispatch. 4.2.1 Thermal power plants. 4.2.2 Hydro power plants. 4.2.3 Optimisation methods. 4.3 Methodological approaches. 4.3.1 Merit order curve. 4.3.2 Optimisation models. 4.3.3 System dynamics. 4.3.4 Game theory. 4.4 Relevant system information for electricity market modelling. 4.4.1 Demand side. 4.4.2 Supply side. 4.4.3 Transmission system. 4.4.4 Historical data for backtesting. 4.4.5 Information sources. 4.5 Application of electricity market models. 4.6 Gas market models. 4.6.1 Demand side. 4.6.2 Supply side. 4.6.3 Transport. 4.6.4 Storage. 4.6.5 Portfolio optimisation. 4.6.6 Formulation of the market model. 4.6.7 Application of gas market models. 4.7 Market models for oil, coal, and CO2 markets. 5 Electricity Retail Products. 5.1 Interaction of wholesale and retail markets. 5.2 Retail products. 5.2.1 Common full service contracts. 5.2.2 Indexed contracts. 5.2.3 Partial delivery contracts. 5.2.4 Portfolio management. 5.2.5 Supplementary products. 5.3 Sourcing. 5.3.1 Business-to-business (B2B). 5.3.2 Business-to-consumer (B2C). 5.3.3 Small accounts. 5.3.4 Municipalities and reseller. 5.4 Load forecasting. 5.5 Risk premium. 5.5.1 Price validity period. 5.5.2 Balancing power. 5.5.3 Credit risk. 5.5.4 Price–volume correlation. 5.5.5 Strict risk premiums. 5.5.6 Hourly price profile risk. 5.5.7 Volume risk. 5.5.8 Operational risk. 5.5.9 Risk premium summary. 6 Risk Management. 6.1 Market price exposure. 6.1.1 Delta position. 6.1.2 Variance minimising hedging. 6.2 Value-at-Risk and further risk measures. 6.2.1 Definition of Value-at-Risk. 6.2.2 Parameters of the Value-at-Risk measure. 6.2.3 Computation methods. 6.2.4 Liquidity-adjusted Value-at-Risk. 6.2.5 Estimating volatilities and correlations. 6.2.6 Backtesting. 6.2.7 Further risk measures. 6.3 Credit risk. 6.3.1 Legal risk. 6.3.2 Quantifying credit risk. 6.3.3 Credit rating. Appendices. A Mathematical background. A.1 Econometric methods. A.1.1 Linear regression. A.1.2 Stationary time series and unit root tests. A.1.3 Principal component analysis. A.1.4 Kalman filtering method. A.1.5 Regime-switching models. A.2 Stochastic processes. A.2.1 Conditional expectation and martingales. A.2.2 Brownian motion. A.2.3 Stochastic integration and Itô’s lemma. A.2.4 The Feynman–Kac theorem. A.2.5 Monte Carlo simulation. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc High Voltage Electricity Installations
Book SynopsisThe presence of high voltage power lines has provoked widespread concern for many years. High Voltage Electricity Installations presents an in-depth study of policy surrounding the planning of high voltage installations, discussing the manner in which they are percieved by the public, and the associated environmental issues. An analysis of these concerns, along with the geographical, environmental and political influences that shape their expression, is presented. Investigates local planning policy in an area of the energy sector that is of highly topical environmental and public concern Covers the planning of high-voltage installations, and formulation of local authority policies on high-voltage installations across England and Wales Features a number of case studies from both rural and urban areas, along with detailed analysis of these case studies High Voltage Electricity Installations will be of interest to postgraduate studenTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations used in the text. Chapter 1. Introduction. 1.1 The development of high voltage systems. 1.2 Land-use planning relating to HVDT installations. 1.3 Local planning authorities and HVDT installations. 1.4 The formation of HVDT-related policy by LPAs. 1.5 Scope and organisation of the book. Chapter 2. High-voltage Distribution and Transmission in England and Wales. 2.1 Introduction. THE LAND-USE PLANNING OF HVDT INSTALLATIONS. 2.2 Consent Procedures for HVDT Installations. 2.3 The Electricity Act 1989. 2.4 Other Provisions Relating to Consent. 2.5 Environmental Impact Assessment. 2.6 Safety Standards and Draft EMF Circular. THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF HVDT INSTALLATIONS. 2.7 Perspectives on the Environmental Effects of HVDT. 2.8 Corporate Environmental Reports. 2.9 Environmental Statements for Proposed Projects. 2.10 Industry Planning Guidelines. 2.11 CIGRE Papers. 2.12 Electricity Industry Perspectives on the Effects of HVDT. 2.13 Conclusion. Chapter 3. The Development Plan System in England and Wales. 3.1 Introduction. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SYSTEM. 3.2 Development plans from 1947 to 1991. 3.3 Development plans since 1991. THE EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS IN DEVELOPMENT PLANS. 3.5Procedures for consultation and participation in plan-making. 3.6 The role of different interests in plan-making. 3.7 Conclusion. Chapter 4. An Approach to the Analysis of HVDT-related Policy. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 A framework for the empirical study of HVDT-related policy. 4.3 Study of HVDT-related policy across England and Wales. 4.4 Localised study of HVDT-related policy. 4.5 Combining results. Chapter 5. HVDT-related Policy across England and Wales. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Development plan processes with HVDT-related policy. 5.3 HVDT-related policy concerns. 5.4 HVDT-related policy and aspects of DPPs. 5.5 Geographical distribution of HVDT-related policy. 5.6 Patterns in HVDT-related policy. 5.7 Case study selection. 5.8 Conclusion. Chapter 6. Case Studies (1): Urbanised Areas. 6.1 Introduction. SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL. 6.2 Introduction. 6.3 Articulation of polic. 6.4 Key policy issues. 6.5 Conclusion. ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL. 6.6 Introduction. 6.7 Articulation of policy. 6.8 Key policy issues. 6.9 Conclusion. NEWHAM COUNCIL. 6.10 Introduction. 6.11 Articulation of policy. 6.12 Key policy issues. 6.13 Conclusion. Chapter 7. Case Studies (2): Rural Areas. 7.1Introduction. TYNEDALE COUNCIL. 7.2Introduction. 7.3Articulation of policy. 7.4 Key policy issues. 7.5Conclusion. NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL . 7.6 Introduction. 7.7 Articulation of policy. 7.8 Key policy issues. 7.9 Conclusion. SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY. 7.10 Introduction. 7.11 Articulation of policy. 7.12 Key policy issues. 7.13 Conclusion. Chapter 8. Case Studies (3): Town-Rural Areas. 8.1 Introduction. REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL. 8.2Introduction. 8.3 Articulation of policy. 8.4 Key policy issues. 8.5 Conclusion. MENDIP DISTRICT COUNCIL. 8.6 Introduction. 8.7 Articulation of policy. 8.8 Key policy issues. 8.9 Conclusion. AYLESBURY VALE DISTRICT COUNCIL. 8.10 Introduction. 8.11 Articulation of policy. 8.12 Key policy issues. 8.13 Conclusion. BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL. 8.14 Introduction. 8.15 Articulation of policy. 8.16 Key policy issues. 8.17 Conclusion. Chapter 9. Analysis of the Case Studies. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Cross-case analysis. 9.3 Policy themes. 9.4Comparison of the policy themes. 9.5 ‘No HVDT-related policy’ authorities. 9.6 Conclusion. Chapter 10. The Formation of HVDT-related Policy. 10.1 Introduction. COUNTRYSIDE PROTECTION. 10.2 Rural and designated areas. 10.3 Established HVDT installations in the landscape. 10.4 Current HVDT developments: heightened concerns. 10.5 Environmental priorities. 10.6 Policy content. 10.7 Policy support. RESIDENTIAL AREA PROTECTION. 10.8 Sensitive residential areas. 10.9 Public health and safety. 10.10 Amenity. 10.11 Policy measures. ENCOURAGING REGENERATION. 10.12 Regeneration potential and HVDT installations. Chapter 11. Conclusions. 11.1 A generalised process of HVDT-related policy formation. 11.2 The protection of local environmental quality. 11.3 Future directions in HVDT-related policy formation. 11.4 Recommendations. 11.5 HVDT installations in the local environment. References. Appendix. Index.
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Turner Publishing Company Leading by Example
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Planet Water
Book SynopsisSolving the world''s water problems is proving to be one of the greatest investment opportunities of our time. Already, world water supplies are inadequate to meet demand, and the problem is going to get much worse in the years ahead. The World Bank estimates that 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and about 50 percent of the world''s hospital beds are populated by people who have contracted water-borne diseases. If present consumption rates continue, in 25 years the world will be using 90 percent of all available freshwater. To address the problem, trillions of dollars will need to be invested in water infrastructure projects. And while the problems are most acute in developing and rapidly growing economies, there are huge water infrastructure needs in industrialized countries, as well. In the U.S. alone, it''s estimated that more than $1 trillion will be needed for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. In Planet Water, water investment expert Steven HoffmanTrade ReviewNamed a top investment book of the year by the Stock Trader’s Almanac 2010. “The book. . . might well guide some very satisfactory investments. . . Mr. Hoffmann does an able job of laying out the basics of water scarcity and delivery, and he presents a persuasive case for water's looming importance, rivaling oil as the most important commodity this century. . . A strong current of the investing advice in "Planet Water" is Mr. Hoffmann's contention that water utilities will move toward privatization and away from government management. Private management will make companies concentrate on core competencies to keep efficiencies high; those companies are the ones for investors to pursue.”--Wall Street Journal, 5/27/2009Table of ContentsPart I. Water. Chapter 1. Water: Prerequisite for Life, and Living. Prerequisite for Life. Prerequisite for Living. Chapter 2. The Global Water Condition. The Human Cost of Waterborne Disease. Supply and Demand. Regional Fundamentals. Water Institutions. Overview of Water Reguation in the United States. Global Water Regulations. Non-Governmental Organizations. The Institutional Impact on Water Investing. The Role of Water in Economic Growth. Chapter 3. Public Good, Commodity or Resource? What Is Water? Water as a Public (Social) Good. Water as a Commodity. The Answer: Water as a Resource. Chapter 4. The Cost of Clean Water. How Big Is the Universe? The Global Cost of Clean Water. From the Whole to the Parts. The Transition from Cost to Price. Part II. Investing in Water. Chapter 5. The Business of Water. Water versus Wastewater. Functional Categories. Water-Related Applications. Drivers of the Water Industry. Chapter 6. Water Utilities. A Brief History. Regulatory Providers Face Regulatory Burdens. Non-Regulated Activities. The Future of Water Utilities. Foreign Water Utilities. Conclusions. Chapter 7. Centralized Water and Wastewater Treatment. The Basics. Centralized Treatment. Treatment Chemicals. Mixed Oxidants. Carbon. Resins: Ion Exchange. Chapter 8. Decentralized Water and Wastewater Treatment. Decentralized Treatment. The Roots of Decentralized Treatment. Water Softeners and Salinity. Groundwater Treatment. Membrane Bioreactors: The Future of Decentralized Treatment. Chapter 9. Water Infrastructure. The Distribution System. Stormwater Infrastructure. Investment Components. Pipeline Rehabilitation. Flow Control and Pumps. Chapter 10. Water Analytics. Metering. Monitoring, Measuring, and Testing Asset Management Chapter 11. Water Resource Management. Water Resource Management Defined. The Principle of Sustainability. Remediation. Water Supply: Reservoirs and Dams. Irrigation. Chapter 12. Desalination. The Promise of Desalination. The Process of Desalination. Part III. Water Beyond the 21st Century. Chapter 13. Emerging Issues. Unregulated Contaminants. Biosolids Management: There's Money in Sludge. Biotechnology. Regulation. Regulating Nonpoint Sources of Water Contamination. Water Reuse. Water Conservation. Nanotechnology. Algal Toxins. Measuring Chlorophyll-a. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products. Chapter 14. Water As An Asset Class. Is Water an Asset Class? What Is An Asset Class? Chapter 15. Climate Change and the Hydrologic (Re)Cycle. Planning for Uncertainty. Impacts on Water Quality. Occurrence of Drought. Investing in Drought. Chapter 16. Conclusion. The Windfall Profits Tax…On Water. The Age of Ecology, Again. Is Water The Next Oil? Appendix A. Water Contaminants. Microbial Contaminant Candidates. Chemical Contaminant Candidates or CCL3 Candidates. Appendix B. Acronyms. Appendix C. Conversions. Notes. About the Author. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Fisher Investments on Energy
Book SynopsisThe first offering from the Fisher Investments On investing series is a comprehensive guide to the Energy sector. The book can benefit both new and seasoned investors, covering everything from Energy sector basics to specific industry insights to practical investing tactics, including common pitfalls to avoid.Table of ContentsForeword ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xv Part 1: Getting Started in Energy 1 Chapter 1: Energy Basics 3 Oil & Gas Industry 4 Energy Equipment & Services Industry 14 Chapter 2: What Makes Energy Burn: Key Drivers of the Energy Sector 19 Oil Demand Drivers 20 Oil Supply Drivers 30 Natural Gas Demand Drivers 40 Natural Gas Supply Drivers 45 Additional Drivers 52 Part 2: Next Steps: Energy Details 61 Chapter 3: Energy Sector Breakdown 63 Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) 64 Global Energy Benchmarks 65 Oil, Gas, & Consumable Fuels Industry 70 Energy Equipment & Services Industry 82 Sub-Industry Drivers 88 Chapter 4: Why We’ll Never Run Dry 103 The World Will Never Run Out of Oil 104 The Tipping Point? 109 Peak Oil and You 116 Peak Oil Reading 118 Chapter 5: Staying Current: Tracking Industry Fundamentals 121 Crude Oil Market Fundamentals 121 Natural Gas Market Fundamentals 131 Refining Margin Fundamentals 136 Energy Equipment & Services Fundamentals 144 Chapter 6: Alternative Energy 151 What Is Alternative Energy? 152 Alternative Energy Drivers 167 Alternative Energy Investment Universe 170 Part 3: Thinking Like a Portfolio Manager 175 Chapter 7: The Top-Down Method 177 Investing Is a Science 177 Einstein’s Brain and the Stock Market 178 The Top-Down Method 180 Top-Down Deconstructed 185 Managing Against an Energy Benchmark 193 Chapter 8: Security Analysis 197 Make Your Selection 198 A Five-Step Process 199 Important Questions to Ask 207 Chapter 9: Energize Your Portfolio 217 Strategy 1: Commoditize 218 Strategy 2: Playing Sub-Industries 219 Strategy 3: Company Bets 228 More Sub-Industry Tips 228 Appendix: Energy Sector Resources 233 Notes 236 Glossary 243 About the Authors 249 Index 250
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Environmental Issues and Waste Management
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Handbook of Electrical Engineering For
Book SynopsisA.L. Sheldrake offers a practical treatment of power system design within the oil, gas, petrochemical and offshore industries. He provides a balance between sufficient mathematical theory and comprehensive practical application knowledge.Trade Review"...an excellent reference...with many worked out examples and loads of practical real world calculations, this well laid out book would be an invaluable guide for new power system engineers...and also provide experienced engineers a way to check their designs or find out about other areas." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, January/February 2004)Table of ContentsForeword xix Preface xxi Acknowledgements xxiii About the Author xxv 1 Estimation of Plant Electrical Load 1 1.1 Preliminary Single-Line Diagrams 1 1.2 Load Schedules 2 1.2.1 Worked example 5 1.3 Determination of Power Supply Capacity 8 1.4 Standby Capacity of Plain Cable Feeders and Transformer Feeders 12 1.5 Rating of Generators in Relation to their Prime Movers 13 1.5.1 Operation at low ambient temperatures 13 1.5.2 Upgrading of prime movers 13 1.6 Rating of Motors in Relation to their Driven Machines 13 1.7 Development of Single-Line Diagrams 14 1.7.1 The key single line diagram 15 1.7.2 Individual switchboards and motor control centres 15 1.8 Coordination with other Disciplines 16 1.8.1 Process engineers 16 1.8.2 Mechanical engineers 17 1.8.3 Instrument engineers 17 1.8.4 Communication and safety engineers 18 1.8.5 Facilities and operations engineers 18 Reference 18 2 Gas Turbine Driven Generators 19 2.1 Classification of Gas Turbine Engines 19 2.1.1 Aero-derivative gas turbines 19 2.1.2 Light industrial gas turbines 20 2.1.3 Heavy industrial gas turbines 20 2.1.4 Single and two-shaft gas turbines 20 2.1.5 Fuel for gas turbines 23 2.2 Energy Obtained from a Gas Turbine 23 2.2.1 Effect of an inefficient compressor and turbine 29 2.2.2 Maximum work done on the generator 30 2.2.3 Variation of specific heat 31 2.2.4 Effect of ducting pressure drop and combustion chamber pressure drop 32 2.2.5 Heat rate and fuel consumption 35 2.3 Power Output from a Gas Turbine 36 2.3.1 Mechanical and electrical power losses 37 2.3.2 Factors to be considered at the design stage of a power plant 37 2.4 Starting Methods for Gas Turbines 39 2.5 Speed Governing of Gas Turbines 39 2.5.1 Open-loop speed-torque characteristic 39 2.5.2 Closed-loop speed-power characteristic 41 2.5.3 Governing systems for gas turbines 43 2.5.4 Load sharing between droop-governed gas turbines 44 2.5.5 Load sharing controllers 50 2.6 Mathematical Modelling of Gas Turbine Speed Governing Systems 52 2.6.1 Modern practice 52 2.6.2 Typical parameter values for speed governing systems 59 References 59 Further Reading 59 3 Synchronous Generators and Motors 61 3.1 Common Aspects Between Generators and Motors 61 3.2 Simplified Theory of Operation of a Generator 61 3.2.1 Steady state armature reaction 62 3.2.2 Transient state armature reaction 63 3.2.3 Sub-transient state armature reaction 63 3.3 Phasor Diagram of Voltages and Currents 64 3.4 The Derived Reactances 65 3.4.1 Sensitivity of X md , X a , X f and X kd to Changes in Physical dimensions 67 3.5 Active and Reactive Power Delivered from a Generator 68 3.5.1 A general case 68 3.5.2 The particular case of a salient pole generator 70 3.5.3 A simpler case of a salient pole generator 71 3.6 The Power Versus Angle Chart of a Salient Pole Generator 72 3.7 Choice of Voltages for Generators 73 3.8 Typical Parameters of Generators 73 3.9 Construction Features of High Voltage Generators and Induction Motors 78 3.9.1 Enclosure 78 3.9.2 Reactances 79 3.9.3 Stator windings 79 3.9.4 Terminal boxes 80 3.9.5 Cooling methods 80 3.9.6 Bearings 80 References 81 4 Automatic Voltage Regulation 83 4.1 Modern Practice 83 4.1.1 Measurement circuits 83 4.1.2 Error sensing circuit 84 4.1.3 Power amplifier 84 4.1.4 Main exciter 88 4.2 IEEE Standard AVR Models 89 4.2.1 Worked example 92 4.2.2 Worked example 92 4.2.3 Determining of saturation constants 93 4.2.4 Typical parameter values for AVR systems 97 Reference 97 5 Induction Motors 99 5.1 Principle of Operation of the Three-Phase Motor 99 5.2 Essential Characteristics 100 5.2.1 Motor torque versus speed characteristic 100 5.2.2 Motor starting current versus speed characteristic 107 5.2.3 Load torque versus speed characteristic 108 5.2.4 Sensitivity of characteristics to changes in resistances and reactances 109 5.2.5 Worked example 109 5.2.6 Typical impedance data for two-pole and four-pole induction motors 114 5.2.7 Representing the deep-bar effect by two parallel branches 114 5.3 Construction of Induction Motors 119 5.4 Derating Factors 121 5.5 Matching the Motor Rating to the Driven Machine Rating 121 5.6 Effect of the Supply Voltage on Ratings 122 5.7 Effect of the System Fault Level 123 5.8 Cable Volt-drop Considerations 123 5.9 Critical Times for Motors 125 5.10 Methods of Starting Induction Motors 125 5.10.1 Star-delta method 126 5.10.2 Korndorfer auto-transformer method 126 5.10.3 Soft-start power electronics method 127 5.10.4 Series reactor method 128 5.10.5 Part winding method 129 References 129 6 Transformers 131 6.1 Operating Principles 131 6.2 Efficiency of a Transformer 134 6.3 Regulation of a Transformer 135 6.4 Three-Phase Transformer Winding Arrangements 136 6.5 Construction of Transformers 137 6.5.1 Conservator and sealed type tanks 139 6.6 Transformer Inrush Current 140 References 142 7 Switchgear and Motor Control Centres 143 7.1 Terminology in Common Use 143 7.2 Construction 144 7.2.1 Main busbars 144 7.2.2 Earthing busbars 146 7.2.3 Incoming and busbar section switching device 146 7.2.4 Forms of separation 147 7.2.5 Ambient temperature derating factor 149 7.2.6 Rated normal current 149 7.2.7 Fault making peak current 149 7.2.8 Fundamental AC part 150 7.2.9 DC part 150 7.2.10 Double frequency AC part 150 7.2.11 Fault breaking current 152 7.2.12 Fault withstand duty 153 7.3 Switching Devices 154 7.3.1 Outgoing switching device for switchgear 154 7.3.2 Outgoing switching device for motor control centres 155 7.4 Fuses for Motor Control Centre Outgoing Circuits 156 7.5 Safety Interlocking Devices 157 7.6 Control and Indication Devices 158 7.6.1 Restarting and reaccelerating of motors 158 7.6.2 Micro-computer based systems 159 7.7 Moulded Case Circuit Breakers 162 7.7.1 Comparison with fuses 162 7.7.2 Operating characteristics 163 7.7.3 Cut-off current versus prospective current 164 7.7.4 i-squared-t characteristic 164 7.7.5 Complete and partial coordination of cascaded circuit breakers 165 7.7.6 Worked example for coordination of cascaded circuit breakers 167 7.7.7 Cost and economics 172 References 172 8 Fuses 173 8.1 General Comments 173 8.2 Operation of a Fuse 174 8.3 Influence of the Circuit X-to-R Ratio 174 8.4 The I 2 t Characteristic 176 8.4.1 Worked example 179 References 181 9 Cables, Wires and Cable Installation Practices 183 9.1 Electrically Conducting Materials used in the Construction of Cables 183 9.1.1 Copper and aluminium 184 9.1.2 Tin 184 9.1.3 Phosphor bronze 185 9.1.4 Galvanised steel 185 9.1.5 Lead 186 9.2 Electrically Non-Conducting Materials used in the Construction of Cables 187 9.2.1 Definition of basic terminology 187 9.3 Composition of Power and Control Cables 191 9.3.1 Compositional notation 192 9.3.2 Conductor 192 9.3.3 Conductor semiconducting screen 196 9.3.4 Insulation 196 9.3.5 Insulation semiconductor screen 197 9.3.6 Inner sheath 197 9.3.7 Lead sheathing 197 9.3.8 Armouring 198 9.3.9 Outer sheath 198 9.4 Current Ratings of Power Cables 198 9.4.1 Continuous load current 198 9.4.2 Continuous rated current of a cable 199 9.4.3 Volt-drop within a cable 209 9.4.4 Protection against overloading current 242 9.5 Cables with Enhanced Performance 244 9.5.1 Fire retardance 244 9.5.2 Fire resistance 245 9.5.3 Emission of toxic gases and smoke 245 9.5.4 Application of fire retardant and fire resistant cables 246 Reference 247 10 Hazardous Area Classification and the Selection of Equipment 249 10.1 Historical Developments 249 10.2 Present Situation 249 10.3 Elements of Hazardous Area Classification 251 10.3.1 Mixtures of gases, vapours and air 251 10.4 Hazardous Area Zones 253 10.4.1 Non-hazardous area 253 10.4.2 Zone 2 hazardous area 253 10.4.3 Zone 1 hazardous area 253 10.4.4 Zone 0 hazardous area 254 10.4.5 Adjacent hazardous zones 254 10.5 Types of Protection for Hazardous Areas 254 10.5.1 Type of protection ‘d’ 255 10.5.2 Type of protection ‘e’ 256 10.5.3 Type of protection ‘i’ 256 10.5.4 Type of protection ‘m’ 257 10.5.5 Type of protection ‘n’ and ‘n’ 257 10.5.6 Type of protection ‘o’ 258 10.5.7 Type of protection ‘p’ 258 10.5.8 Type of protection ‘q’ 259 10.5.9 Type of protection ‘s’ 259 10.5.10 Type of protection ‘de’ 259 10.6 Types of Protection for Ingress of Water and Solid Particles 260 10.6.1 European practice 260 10.6.2 American practice 261 10.7 Certification of Hazardous Area Equipment 265 10.8 Marking of Equipment Nameplates 266 References 266 Further Reading 266 11 Fault Calculations and Stability Studies 269 11.1 Introduction 269 11.2 Constant Voltage Source – High Voltage 269 11.3 Constant Voltage Source – Low Voltage 271 11.4 Non-Constant Voltage Sources – All Voltage Levels 273 11.5 Calculation of Fault Current due to Faults at the Terminals of a Generator 274 11.5.1 Pre-fault or initial conditions 274 11.5.2 Calculation of fault current – RMS symmetrical values 276 11.6 Calculate the Sub-Transient symmetrical RMS Fault Current Contributions 279 11.6.1 Calculate the sub-transient peak fault current contributions 281 11.7 Application of the Doubling Factor to Fault Current I′′frms found in 11.6 287 11.7.1 Worked example 288 11.7.2 Breaking duty current 291 11.8 Computer Programs for Calculating Fault Currents 292 11.8.1 Calculation of fault current – RMS and peak asymmetrical values 292 11.8.2 Simplest case 293 11.8.3 The circuit x-to-r ratio is known 293 11.8.4 Detailed generator data is available 293 11.8.5 Motor contribution to fault currents 293 11.9 The use of Reactors 294 11.9.1 Worked example 297 11.10 Some Comments on the Application of IEC60363 and IEC 60909 300 11.11 Stability Studies 300 11.11.1 Steady state stability 301 11.11.2 Transient stability 303 References 308 Further Reading 309 12 Protective Relay Coordination 311 12.1 Introduction to Overcurrent Coordination 311 12.1.1 Relay notation 313 12.2 Generator Protection 313 12.2.1 Main generators 313 12.2.2 Overcurrent 314 12.2.3 Differential stator current relay 318 12.2.4 Field failure relay 319 12.2.5 Reverse active power relay 321 12.2.6 Negative phase sequence relay 322 12.2.7 Stator earth fault relays 322 12.2.8 Over terminal voltage 324 12.2.9 Under terminal voltage 324 12.2.10 Under- and overfrequency 325 12.3 Emergency Diesel Generators 325 12.4 Feeder Transformer Protection 326 12.4.1 Overcurrent 329 12.4.2 High-set or instantaneous current 330 12.4.3 Characteristics of the upstream source 332 12.5 Feeder Cable Protection 332 12.5.1 Overcurrent protection 332 12.5.2 Short-circuit protection 333 12.5.3 Earth fault protection 333 12.6 Busbar Protection in Switchboards 334 12.6.1 Busbar zone protection 334 12.6.2 Overcurrent protection 335 12.6.3 Undervoltage protection 335 12.7 High Voltage Induction Motor Protection 336 12.7.1 Overloading or thermal image 337 12.7.2 Instantaneous or high-set overcurrent 339 12.7.3 Negative phase sequence 339 12.7.4 Core balance earth fault 340 12.7.5 Differential stator current 340 12.7.6 Stalling current 340 12.7.7 Limitation to the number of successive starts 341 12.7.8 Undercurrent 341 12.7.9 High winding temperature 342 12.7.10 High bearing temperature 342 12.7.11 Excessive vibration 342 12.8 Low Voltage Induction Motor Protection 342 12.8.1 Overloading or thermal image 343 12.8.2 Instantaneous or high-set overcurrent 344 12.8.3 Negative phase sequence 344 12.8.4 Core balance earth fault 345 12.8.5 Stalling current 345 12.8.6 Limitation to the number of successive starts 345 12.9 Low Voltage Static Load Protection 345 12.9.1 Time-delayed overcurrent 346 12.9.2 Instantaneous or high-set overcurrent 346 12.9.3 Core balance earth fault 346 12.10 Mathematical Equations for Representing Standard, Very and Extremely Inverse Relays 346 References 349 13 Earthing and Screening 351 13.1 Purpose of Earthing 351 13.1.1 Electric shock 351 13.1.2 Damage to equipment 353 13.1.3 Zero reference potential 353 13.2 Site Locations 353 13.2.1 Steel structures 354 13.2.2 Land-based plants 354 13.2.3 Concrete and brick-built structures 356 13.3 Design of Earthing Systems 356 13.3.1 High voltage systems 356 13.3.2 Low voltage three-phase systems 357 13.3.3 IEC types of earthing systems 360 13.3.4 Earth loop impedance 365 13.3.5 Earthing rods and grids 367 13.4 Construction Details Relating to Earthing 371 13.4.1 Frames, casings and cubicle steelwork 371 13.4.2 Screwed and clearance hole entries 371 13.4.3 Earthing only one end of a cable 372 13.5 Screening and Earthing of Cables used in Electronic Circuits 373 13.5.1 Capacitance and inductance mechanisms 373 13.5.2 Screening against external interference 374 13.5.3 Earthing of screens 379 13.5.4 Screening of high frequencies 380 13.5.5 Power earths, cubicle and clean earths 381 References 383 14 Variable Speed Electrical Drivers 385 14.1 Introduction 385 14.1.1 Environment 386 14.1.2 Power supply 386 14.1.3 Economics 387 14.2 Group 1 Methods 388 14.2.1 Simple variable voltage supplies 388 14.2.2 Pole-changing of the stator winding 389 14.2.3 Pole amplitude modulated motors 390 14.2.4 Wound rotor induction motors 391 14.3 Group 2 Methods 392 14.3.1 Variable voltage constant frequency supply 392 14.3.2 Variable frequency variable voltage supply 392 14.4 Variable Speed DC Motors 394 14.5 Electrical Submersible Pumps 394 14.5.1 Introduction 394 14.5.2 Electrical submersible pump construction 395 14.6 Control Systems for AC Motors 397 References 400 15 Harmonic Voltages and Currents 401 15.1 Introduction 401 15.2 Rectifiers 402 15.2.1 Diode bridges 402 15.2.2 Thyristor bridges 404 15.2.3 Power transistor bridges 407 15.2.4 DC motors 407 15.3 Harmonic Content of the Supply Side Currents 413 15.3.1 Simplified waveform of a six-pulse bridge 413 15.3.2 Simplified commutation delay 414 15.3.3 Fourier coefficients of the line current waveform 414 15.3.4 Simplified waveform of a 12-pulse bridge 417 15.4 Inverters 421 15.4.1 Basic method of operation 421 15.4.2 Three-phase power inversion 422 15.4.3 Induction motor fed from a voltage source inverter 423 15.5 Filtering of Power Line Harmonics 429 15.6 Protection, Alarms and Indication 433 References 433 16 Computer Based Power Management Systems 435 16.1 Introduction 435 16.2 Typical Configurations 435 16.3 Main Functions 436 16.3.1 High-speed load shedding 436 16.3.2 Load shedding priority table 439 16.3.3 Low-speed load shedding 440 16.3.4 Inhibiting the starting of large motors 441 16.3.5 VDU display of one-line diagrams 442 16.3.6 Active power sharing for generators 443 16.3.7 Isochronous control of system frequency 443 16.3.8 Reactive power sharing for generators 444 16.3.9 Isochronous control of busbar voltage 444 16.3.10 Condition monitoring of the gas turbines 444 16.3.11 Scheduling the starting up and shutting down of the main generators 445 16.3.12 Control of the reacceleration of motor loads 446 16.3.13 Auto-synchronising of the main generators 447 16.3.14 Data logging, archiving, trending display, alarms, messages and status reporting 448 17 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 449 17.1 AC Uninterruptible Power Supplies 449 17.1.1 The inverter 449 17.1.2 Coordination of the sub-circuit rated current with the inverter rated current 450 17.1.3 Earth fault leakage detection 451 17.2 DC Uninterruptible Power Supplies 451 17.2.1 UPS battery chargers 452 17.2.2 Batteries 455 17.3 Redundancy Configurations 457 References 458 18 Miscellaneous Subjects 459 18.1 Lighting Systems 459 18.1.1 Types of lighting fittings 461 18.1.2 Levels of illumination 461 18.2 Navigation Aids 463 18.2.1 Flashing marker lights 463 18.2.2 White and red flashing lights 464 18.2.3 Navigation buoys 465 18.2.4 Identification panels 465 18.2.5 Aircraft hazard lighting 465 18.2.6 Helicopter landing facilities 466 18.2.7 Radar 466 18.2.8 Radio direction-finder 466 18.2.9 Sonar devices 467 18.3 Cathodic Protection 467 References 468 19 Preparing Equipment Specifications 469 19.1 The Purpose of Specifications 469 19.2 A Typical Format for a Specification 470 19.2.1 Introduction 471 19.2.2 Scope of supply 471 19.2.3 Service and environmental conditions 471 19.2.4 Compliant international standards 471 19.2.5 Definition of technical and non-technical terms 471 19.2.6 Performance or functional requirements 472 19.2.7 Design and construction requirements 473 19.2.8 Inspection and testing 474 19.2.9 Spare parts 475 19.2.10 Documentation 475 19.2.11 Appendices 477 20 Summary of the Generalised Theory of Electrical Machines as Applied to Synchronous Generators and Induction Motors 479 20.1 Introduction 479 20.2 Synchronous Generator 480 20.2.1 Basic mathematical transformations 483 20.3 Some Notes on Induction Motors 490 20.3.1 Derived reactances 491 20.3.2 Application of three-phase short circuit 491 20.3.3 Derived reactances and time constants for an induction motor 493 20.3.4 Derivation of an equivalent circuit 495 20.3.5 ‘Re-iteration or recapitulation’ 496 20.3.6 Contribution of three-phase short-circuit current from induction motor 501 References 504 Further Reading 505 Appendix A Abbreviations Commonly used in Electrical Documents 507 Appendix B A List of Standards Often Used for Designing Electrical Systems and for Specifying Equipment 517 B. 1 International Electro-technical Commission (Europe) 517 B. 2 Institute of Petroleum (UK) 525 B. 3 International Standards Organisation (Worldwide) 526 B. 4 British Standards Institution (UK) 526 B. 5 American Petroleum Institute (USA) 530 B. 6 Counseil International des Grands Reseaux Electriques (France) 530 B. 7 Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (UK) 530 B. 8 Electricity Council (UK) 531 B. 9 Verband Deutscher Electrechniker (Germany) 531 B.10 Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers Inc. (USA) 531 B.11 Miscellaneous References from the UK 532 Appendix C Numbering System for Protective Devices, Control and Indication Devices for Power Systems 533 C. 1 Application of Protective Relays, Control and Alarm Devices for Power System Circuits 533 C.1.1 Notes to sub-section C. 1 535 C. 2 Electrical Power System Device Numbers and Functions 536 Appendix D Under-Frequency and Over-Temperature Protection of Gas-Turbine Driven Generators 539 Appendix E List of Document Types to be Produced During a Project 545 E. 1 Contractors Documents 546 E.1.1 Feasibility studies 546 E.1.2 Conceptual design 546 E.1.3 Detail design 547 E. 2 Manufacturers Documents 549 E.2.1 Feasibility studies 549 E.2.2 Conceptual design 549 E.2.3 Detail design 549 Appendix F Worked Example for Calculating the Performance of a Gas Turbine 551 F. 1 The Requirements and Data Given 551 F. 2 Basic Requirements 551 F. 3 Detailed Requirements 552 F. 4 Basic Solutions 552 F. 5 Detailed Solutions 553 Appendix G Worked Example for the Calculation of Volt-drop in a Circuit Containing an Induction Motor 559 G.1 Introduction 559 Appendix H Worked Example for the Calculation of Earthing Current and Electric Shock Hazard Potential Difference in a Rod and Grid Earthing System 585 H.1 Worked Example 585 Appendix I Conversion Factors for the SI System of Units 597 I. 1 Fundamental SI Units 597 I. 2 Derived Non-electrical Units 597 I. 3 Derived Electrical Units 598 I. 4 Conversions 598 I.4. 1 Length 598 I.4. 2 Area 599 I.4. 3 Volume 599 I.4.4 Mass and density 600 I.4. 5 Velocity and acceleration 600 I.4.6 Force 601 I.4. 7 Torque 601 I.4. 8 Power 601 I.4. 9 Energy and work 601 I.4.10 Pressure 602 I.4.11 Moment of inertia and momentum 603 I.4.12 Illumination 603 I.4.13 Electricity and magnetism 604 I.4.14 Miscellaneous quantities 604 I. 5 International Standards Organisation (ISO) Conditions 605 I. 6 Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) Conditions 605 I. 7 Regularly Used Constants 605 I. 8 Regularly Used Prefixes 606 I. 9 References 606 Index 607
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Energy and Problems of a Technical Society
Book SynopsisThis text stresses a quantitative approach with enough real physics and other sciences used to put the topics on a sound basis for students who have had little mathematical or scientific background. It continues to cover the physics of energy and the environment. The goal of the text is to bring an understanding of the technological problems facing our society to the attention of students. This text carefully discusses the impact of our actions on the lifetimes of resources, offering motivation for the reader to become interested in the material.Table of ContentsEnergy Fundamentals. Energy from Fossil Fuels. Heat Engines and Electric Power. Nuclear Energy. Environmental and Safety Aspects of Nuclear Energy. The Uses of Solar Energy. Alternative Sources of Energy. Energy Storage. Energy Conservation. Plant and Food Production. Radiation and Man. Transportation. Pollution of the Atmosphere. Water--The Resource and Its Pollution. Noise. Nuclear Weapons. Appendices. Answers to Selected End-of-Chapter Problems. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Energizing Our Future Rational Choices for the
Book SynopsisEnergizing our Future surveys and analyzes in considerable depth the present and future economic and technical viability of oil, natural gas, coal, synthetic fuel, nuclear, hydrogen, solar, biomass, wind and less well-known potential energy sources in the context of real-world production, distribution, and environmental constraints.Trade Review?This study surveys, and analyzes in considerable depth, the present and future of real-world production, distribution, and environmental constraints.? (APADE, 2009) "I greatly enjoyed this book based on its capacity to challenge, in particular, European and indeed UK thinking on energy and environmental issues? .I would recommend this text." (International Journal of Sustainable Engineering. December 2008)Table of ContentsPreface. Pursuing the Truth. Oil & Gas Consumption. PART I: A TRILOGY OF POPULAR MISCONCEPTIONS. 1. Global Warming. Conventional Wisdom. Global Warming "Forcing Agents". Dealing with Global Warming. Can Anything Be Done?. The Kyoto Protocol. 2. The Hydrogen Economy (Aka, the Impossible Dream). Hydrogen Production Methods. Hydrogen from Hydrocarbons. Natural Gas Reserves and Hydrogen. Transporting and Distributing Hydrogen. Transportation and Distribution Alternatives. Hydrogen Storage. Hydrogen Storage Approaches. Catalyzed Hydrogen Adsorption and/or Desorption. Feasibility of Metal Hydrides as Storage Media. Hydrogen Adsorption/Desorption: "Chemical Hydrides". Hydride Slurries for Hydrogen Storage and Transportation. Possible Non-Metal Hydrides/Hydrogen Carriers. Hydrocarbons via Partial Dehydrogenation. Carbon-Based Adsorption Systems. Novel Hydrogen Storage Methods. Hydrogen Carriers. Hydrogen Storage and DOE Criteria. Storage Implications for Light-Duty Vehicles. Hydrogen Storage Assessment. Hydrogen Safety. Summary of Hydrogen Issues. 3. Nuclear Energy and the Plutonium Economy. The influence of Nuclear Energy. Evolution of Reactor Designs. Generation IV Reactors. Fuel Recycling and Mixed Oxide Fuel. MOX Use in Light Water Reactors. MOX Production and Processing. Fast Breeder Reactors. Radioactive Waste Disposal. Uranium Supply Concerns. Uncertainty about Safe and Sustainable Reactor Technology. The Problem in Ontario, Canada. Fusion Power. The Future is Dimming on Nuclear Power. PART II: ENERGY OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE. 4. Conventional Oil and Oil Reserves. Oil Reserves. Conventional Natural Gas. A Short(age) Summary. Future Supply, Demand and Pricing. Natural Gas and Synthetics. 5. Coal and Bituminous Reserves. Other Coal Processes. Underground Processing of Coal. 6. Biomass and Ethanol. Biomass Conversion Technologies. Conversion Products and By-products. Other Raw Materials for Biomass. Cost Implications of Biomass Use. Net Energy Balances. The Thermodynamics of Growing Corn. Corn Production in the United States. Federal Subsidies for Ethanol. Longer-term Ethanol Prospects. Final Ethanol Observations. 7. Methanol. Possible Fossil Sources of Syngas. Methanol as an Energy Carrier. Methanol Manufacturing and Applications. 8. Diesel and BioDiesel. "Clean Diesel" Fuel and Diesel Fuel Substitutes 152. Biodiesel. 9. Solar Energy and Photovoltaics. Solar Radiation. Solar Photovoltaic Systems. General Operation of PV Cells. Polycrystalline Thin-film Materials. Dye-sensitized Solar Cells. 10. Fuel Cells for Stationary and Mobile Use. Real-world Fuel Cell Efficiencies. User Expectations. On-board Fuel Storage Requirements. Appendix - Terms and Definitions.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Systems Modelling for Energy Policy
Book SynopsisThe use of systems models is becoming increasingly popular in the energy industry to investigate regulatory prices, environmental issues, strategic competitive behavior, broader markets and the impact of privatizations. This book addresses the new challenges to modelling as a result of the trend away from planned economies to new market structures.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Systems Modelling for Energy Policy (D. Bunn & E.Larsen). The IDEAS Model and Its Use in Developing the US Climate ChangeAction Plan (F. Wood & J. Geinzer). Benefits from Electricity Trade in Northern Europe under CO2Constraints (T. Larsson). Application and Limitations of Annual Models for ElectricityCapacity Development (P. Grohnheit). The Economics of the CO2 Problem: What About the Supply Side? (J. Blank & W. Strobele). The Changing Role of Simulation Models: The Case of the PacificNorthwest Electric System (A. Ford). Complementary Modelling Approaches for Analysing Several Effects ofPrivatization on Electricity Investment (D. Bunn, et al.). Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Contemporary Hydrology
Book SynopsisThis text argues that hydrologists of the 21st century should look beyond the traditional boundaries of river channel, or river catchment areas to consider how water resources can be managed in an integrated and sustainable way.Table of ContentsThe Changing Roles of Hydrology (R. Wilby). Continuity in Hydrological Systems (A. Baird). Hydrochemical Processes (C. Soulsby). Hydrological Monitoring and Measurement Methods (K. Boucher). Hydrological Modelling in Practice (G. Watts). Operational Hydrology (R. Wilby & G. Davies). Hydrological and Ecological Interactions within River Corridors (G.Petts & C. Bradley). Palaeohydrology and Environmental Change in Drylands (P. Barker& D. Higgitt). Beyond the River Catchment (R. Wilby). Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Advances in Slow Sand and Alternative Biological
Book SynopsisSlow sand filtration is credited with being the first drinking water treatment process utilised to improve the quality of water in both modern Europe and the USA. Within the last 10 years, there has been a renaissance of interest in the potential use of enhanced processes of slow sand filtration throughout the world, especially for small and rural communities, and it continues to be the primary treatment process for many major European cities. The book deals with the latest research developments in slow sand and alternative biological filtration processes for drinking water treatment, including advances in the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of the processes. In addition, progress in the techniques of operation and upgrading of the processes are described, with case studies from around the world. The principal themes of the book are: General overview; Removal of Natural Organic Matter (NOM), Biodegradable Organic Carbon (BOC) and Ozonation by-products; Biofilter media charaTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: GENERAL OVERVIEW. Update on Slow Sand/Advanced Biological Filtration Research (D.Brink & S. Parks). BIOFILTER MEDIA CHARACTERIZATIONS. The Significance of Protozoal Predation and Adsoprtion for theRemoval of Bacteria by Slow Sand Filtration (B. Llyod). Impact of Support Media and Properties on the Biological Treatmentof Drinking Water (B. Dussert & W. Tramposch). MODELLING SLOW SAND/BIO-FILTRATION PERFORMANCE. Dynamic Prediction of Sand Filtrate Quality (S. Shiba). Numerical Assessment of Microbial Interactions in Slow SandFiltration Modelling (C. Ojha & N. Graham). CLEANING AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCES. Managing Slow Sand Filters in Crisis: Some Good Comes Out of AnIndustrial Dispute ( P. Toms). ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) Rapid Microbiology for Slow SandFiltration Optimization (A. Mackay, et al.).
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LUP - University of Michigan Press Politics Markets and Congressional Policy Choices
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University of California Press Crude Politics The California Oil Market 19001940
Book SynopsisEnergy shortages, climate change, and the debate over national security have thrust oil policy to the forefront of American politics. This book challenges us to see politics and law as crucial forces behind the dramatic growth of the US oil market during the twentieth century.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: Structuring the Oil Market PART ONE -- Federal Property 1. The End of the Old Property Regime 2. The Politics of the 1920 Mineral Leasing Act PART TWO -- State Property 3. Beaches versus Oil in Southern California 4. "The Same Unsavory Smell of Teapot Dome" PART THREE -- Regulation 5. The Struggle to Control California Oil Production 6. Federalism and the Unruly California Oil Market PART FOUR -- Consumption 7. "Transportation by Taxation" 8. Defending the User-Financing System Conclusion: The Politics of Petroleum Prices Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Crude Existence
Book SynopsisAfter decades of civil war and instability, the African country of Angola is experiencing an economic boom thanks to its most valuable natural resource: oil. Focusing on the everyday realities of people living in the extraction zones, this work explores the exclusion, degradation and violence that are the fruits of petrocapitalism in Angola.
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University of California Press The Mexican Petroleum Industry 19381950
Book SynopsisThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Pressâs mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1956.
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University of California Press The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level
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University of California Press The Mexican Petroleum Industry 19381950
Book SynopsisThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Pressâs mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1956.
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University of California Press The Nature of Competition in Gasoline Distribution at the Retail Level
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Cambridge University Press Coal and Tobacco
Book SynopsisIn Coal and Tobacco, Dr Beckett has attempted, by analysing the west Cumberland economy, and the Lowther's entrepreneurial role, to reveal the vital importance of the coal industry. Dr Beckett's major study is based on the Lowther papers, and reveals the crucial family involvement in these events.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; 1. The Lowthers: land owning-entrepreneurs; 2. Coal: Monopoly and competition; 3. Coal: the structure of trade and industry; 4. The expansion of trade; 5. The development of industry; 6. Communications; 7. Creating new towns: Urban growth; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Wind Power
Book SynopsisClimate change caused by burning fossil fuels and escalating fossil fuel prices make the further rapid development of renewable energy sources a global imperative. Energy provided by wind power, though no panacea, has the potential to make a substantial contribution to meeting electricity needs in many countries. This concise and accessible account of the history and future development of wind power technology offers a complete overview of this vital field for engineers, scientists, students and all readers interested in wind power. Requiring no prior technical knowledge, this book provides a global historical assessment of wind power use, encapsulating sequential experimental changes, and concluding with narration of wind deployment, and an assessment of future options. Wind power is shown as compatible with large scale use: a clean, competitive and abundant energy source to help meet our future needs.Trade Review'Wind Power is a fully researched and carefully referenced story to be read page by page as an integrated whole. For the enthusiast, it is a thriller. …Throughout [Musgrove] maintains the 'good read', with the text never muddled or boring. There have been many books on wind power, but none of this stature and competence for placing the technology as a pillar of our ongoing world economy.' John Twidell, AMSET Centre, HorningholdTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Wind power and our energy needs - an overview; 2. The first windmills; 3. Seven centuries of service; 4. Generating electricity - the experimental years, 1887 to 1973; 5. Evolution of the modern wind turbine, 1973 to 1990; 6. Progress and economics in Europe, 1973 to 1990; 7. UK progress, 1973 to 1990; 8. Development and deployment, 1990 to 2008; 9. The future: from marginal to mainstream; Appendix 1. The power output from wind turbines; Appendix 2. The performance of traditional windmills; Appendix 3. Wind characteristics; Notes to chapters; Notes to Appendices; References; Index.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Power Failure
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker Best Books of 2022 • Financial Times Best Books of 2022 • The Economist Best Books of 2022The dramatic rise—and unimaginable fall—of America''s most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist William D. CohanNo company embodied American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial power more spectacularly and more consistently than the General Electric Company. GE once developed and manufactured many of the inventions we take for granted today, nearly everything from the lightbulb to the jet engine. GE also built a cult of financial and leadership success envied across the globe and became the world’s most valuable and most admired company. But even at the height of its prestige and influence, cracks were forming in its formidable foundation.In a masterful re-appraisal of a company that on
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Alfred A. Knopf Material World
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Irish Academic Press Ltd Going Nuclear Ireland Britain and the Campaign to
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James Clarke Company Understanding Energy
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John Murray Press The Last Oil Shock
Book SynopsisMore serious than global terrorism. More urgent than global warming - the world is running out of oilTrade Review'Strahan's an excellent guide, providing readable, well-explained arguments for putting this subject atop the agenda' * Sue Baker, Publishing News *'People need to get hold of this, read it, pass it on and then do something positive with the valuable knowledge they have gained' * www.powerswitch.org.uk *'This is a well researched and documented book and David Strahan pulls no punches in his analysis of the world's impending energy problems. Not everyone will agree with every word but I commend it as a really good and informative read on a topic that affects us all' * Lord Oxburgh, former Chairman of Shell *'This book can be considered a primer for people who are new to peak oil, but also old hands will find it worth reading for its useful insights' * Ugo Bardi, Energy Bulletin *
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Emerald Publishing Limited Civil Engineering in the Nuclear Industry
Book SynopsisCivil engineering has an important part to play at every stage of the nuclear fuel cycle. This book examines ways in which the industry has responded to this challenge with new methods of construction giving higher productivity and faster construction times.Table of ContentsInternational papers Site investigation Earthquake engineering Structural analysis Quality assurance Design In-service performance and deconnissioning Postal papers
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Lexington Books Oil and Terrorism in the New Gulf
Book SynopsisOil and Terrorism in the New Gulf examines the national security implications of U.S. energy security policies in the Middle East, and the emerging U.S. involvement in oil exploration and extraction in West Africa. Similar political, social, and economic challenges_poverty, corruption, lack of infrastructure, and weak governments_are seen in the oil-producing states of both the Middle East and Africa. Drawing comparisons between these two regions allows Forest and Sousa to formulate policy recommendations for how to handle foreign policy toward Africa in the future based on lessons learned from past interaction with the Middle East. Oil and Terrorism in the New Gulf promises to inform a lively debate over the future of U.S. foreign policies toward Africa and is a valuable resource for policymakers and the academic community that should be approached in a coherent, integrated fashion to ensure the success of the United State''s energy and national security agendas.Trade ReviewInformative . . upbeat and prescriptive. * Foreign Affairs *Forest and Sousa focus on nexus of energy wealth and good governance, which is the key to future economic development, stability and prevention of terrorism. They have done a terrific job highlighting U.S. national security interests in the Gulf of Guinea—a little understood region of tremendous oil wealth. -- Ariel Cohen, The Heritage FoundationTable of ContentsChapter 1 Oil and Security: An Introduction Chapter 2 A Region of Opportunities and Challenges Chapter 3 A Region in Trouble Chapter 4 The Emerging Terrorist Threat to West and Central Africa Chapter 5 A History of U.S. Foreign Policies in the Middle East and the Old Gulf Chapter 6 Contemporary U.S. Foreign Policies in the New Gulf Chapter 7 A New Framework for 21st Century U.S.-Africa Policies Chapter 8 Addressing the Security Challenges of the Gulf of Guinea Chapter 9 Facilitating Economic Development Chapter 10 Democratization and Leadership for Good Governance Chapter 11 The Policy Coordination Imperative Chapter 12 Conclusion
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Lexington Books Oil and Terrorism in the New Gulf
Book SynopsisOil and Terrorism in the New Gulf examines the national security implications of U.S. energy security policies in the Middle East, and the emerging U.S. involvement in oil exploration and extraction in West Africa. Similar political, social, and economic challengespoverty, corruption, lack of infrastructure, and weak governmentsare seen in the oil-producing states of both the Middle East and Africa. Drawing comparisons between these two regions allows Forest and Sousa to formulate policy recommendations for how to handle foreign policy toward Africa in the future based on lessons learned from past interaction with the Middle East. Oil and Terrorism in the New Gulf promises to inform a lively debate over the future of U.S. foreign policies toward Africa and is a valuable resource for policymakers and the academic community that should be approached in a coherent, integrated fashion to ensure the success of the United State''s energy and national security agendas.Trade ReviewInformative . . upbeat and prescriptive. * Foreign Affairs *Forest and Sousa focus on nexus of energy wealth and good governance, which is the key to future economic development, stability and prevention of terrorism. They have done a terrific job highlighting U.S. national security interests in the Gulf of Guinea—a little understood region of tremendous oil wealth. -- Ariel Cohen, The Heritage FoundationTable of ContentsChapter 1 Oil and Security: An Introduction Chapter 2 A Region of Opportunities and Challenges Chapter 3 A Region in Trouble Chapter 4 The Emerging Terrorist Threat to West and Central Africa Chapter 5 A History of U.S. Foreign Policies in the Middle East and the Old Gulf Chapter 6 Contemporary U.S. Foreign Policies in the New Gulf Chapter 7 A New Framework for 21st Century U.S.-Africa Policies Chapter 8 Addressing the Security Challenges of the Gulf of Guinea Chapter 9 Facilitating Economic Development Chapter 10 Democratization and Leadership for Good Governance Chapter 11 The Policy Coordination Imperative Chapter 12 Conclusion
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Pluto Press The Last Drop
Book SynopsisA close look at the privatisation of the most political resource on earth - waterTrade Review'Seminal' -- LSE Review of Books'Water is a resource that belongs to all of us, and this perceptive book takes issue with the way global capitalism has redefined water as a commodity, and depicts the bitter harvest that has resulted from water privatisation.' -- Richard Boyd Barrett T.D. (Member of Irish Parliament)'A definitive analysis of the current world water challenge. To understand the “crisis of governance” that has changed water as a human right to a profitable commodity for financial interests, you must read The Last Drop.' -- Marcela Olivera is the coordinator of the Red VIDA, an Inter-American water justice network.'In this sobering account of hydro-politics, Gonzalez and Yanes remind us that human greed - not environmental inadequacy - lies at the heart of the global water 'crisis'.' -- Dr Marcelle Dawson, Senior Lecturer in Sociology (University of Otago, New Zealand) and Vice-President, Research Committee 47 (Social Classes and Social Movements), International Sociological Association.'Books like this are rare. Eloquent, poetic, enraged, committed, Marxist, environmentalist, written from the Global South, a book full of fire.' -- Jonathan Neale, author of Stop Global Warming, Change the World'A grim reminder and a wake-up call to liberate water from the predominant notion that 'whoever controls water controls society'' -- Current Science'A positive, necessary, and timely introduction to the mammoth global problems we will face for some time to come' -- Marx & Philosophy Review of BooksTable of ContentsList of Figures, Tables and Boxes Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. A Floating Planet 2. How Water was Privatised 3. Disasters, Natural and Otherwise 4. A Short Trip through Amazonia 5. Bitter Harvests 6. Virtual Water 7. Water and Global Warming 8. Ya Basta! Enough Is Enough! 9. What Is to Be Done? 10. A New World Water Order Notes Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Water
Book Synopsis* This is a new title in Polity's Resources' series - a range of short, accessible books designed to introduce readers to the geopolitical battles over the world's most crucial resources. * Examines key issues such as the impact of climate change on supply, water pollution, and efforts to privatize water supplies.Trade Review"Feldman's useful and clear overview of the modern world of water makes a very strong case overall for the involvement of scientists and local people in planning." The Guardian "David Feldman has thoughtfully tackled one of the most important global issues of our time - water sustainability - by broadly integrating useful data and examples, clear and accessible writing, and systematic analysis of the problem's human dimensions, including environmental justice, privatization, conflict resolution, stewardship, and conservation." Tony Arnold, University of Louisville "Feldman eschews the simplistic characterization of water scarcity as an engineering problem, instead framing the challenge in the language of sustainability, and implicating issues of inequity, poverty, and geopolitics shaped by growing populations, climate change, environmental destruction, and food and energy shortages. It’s ambitious and skillfully executed - and immensely entertaining." Doug Kenney, University of Colorado "David Feldman demonstrates an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge of the functional, geopolitical and policy dimensions involved in dealing with water as a precious, multi-faceted natural resource in its contemporary context of a planet increasingly perceived under pressure." Theo Toonen, Delft University of Technology ''Feldman innovatively reframes the issue of water management as an ethical challenge and gives the reader a good idea of how water management involves the integration of various areas of human activity. Yet, the book’s most important contribution lies in the the discussion beyond economic and political explanations and concentrates on the ethical and human rights aspects of water.'' Nick W. Verouden, Delft University of TechnologyTable of ContentsFigures and Tables vi Acknowledgements vii 1. Freshwater: Facts, Figures, Conditions 1 2. Geopolitics and Sustainability 28 3. Threats to Freshwater 59 4. Who's in Control? 92 5. Water Ethics and Environmental Justice 124 Notes 156 Selected Readings 178 Index 189
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Water
Book Synopsis* This is a new title in Polity's Resources' series - a range of short, accessible books designed to introduce readers to the geopolitical battles over the world's most crucial resources. * Examines key issues such as the impact of climate change on supply, water pollution, and efforts to privatize water supplies.Trade Review"Feldman's useful and clear overview of the modern world of water makes a very strong case overall for the involvement of scientists and local people in planning." The Guardian "David Feldman has thoughtfully tackled one of the most important global issues of our time - water sustainability - by broadly integrating useful data and examples, clear and accessible writing, and systematic analysis of the problem's human dimensions, including environmental justice, privatization, conflict resolution, stewardship, and conservation." Tony Arnold, University of Louisville "Feldman eschews the simplistic characterization of water scarcity as an engineering problem, instead framing the challenge in the language of sustainability, and implicating issues of inequity, poverty, and geopolitics shaped by growing populations, climate change, environmental destruction, and food and energy shortages. It’s ambitious and skillfully executed - and immensely entertaining." Doug Kenney, University of Colorado "David Feldman demonstrates an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge of the functional, geopolitical and policy dimensions involved in dealing with water as a precious, multi-faceted natural resource in its contemporary context of a planet increasingly perceived under pressure." Theo Toonen, Delft University of Technology ''Feldman innovatively reframes the issue of water management as an ethical challenge and gives the reader a good idea of how water management involves the integration of various areas of human activity. Yet, the book’s most important contribution lies in the the discussion beyond economic and political explanations and concentrates on the ethical and human rights aspects of water.'' Nick W. Verouden, Delft University of TechnologyTable of ContentsFigures and Tables vi Acknowledgements vii 1. Freshwater: Facts, Figures, Conditions 1 2. Geopolitics and Sustainability 28 3. Threats to Freshwater 59 4. Who’s in Control? 92 5. Water Ethics and Environmental Justice 124 Notes 156 Selected Readings 178 Index 189
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Institute of Physics Publishing Renewables A Review of Sustainable Energy Supply
Book SynopsisRenewable energy is a fast expanding field, welcomed by many as part of the answer to climate change and energy security concerns; but can renewables deliver enough energy reliably and economically? Rapid expansion continues in the area of renewable energy, with wind capacity expected to double over the next five years and PV solar perhaps treble in the same period. There have been some dramatic projections of potential expansion longer term, with some studies now suggesting that renewables could supply of all or nearly all electricity needs globally and perhaps also all energy needs by 2050. In this book David Elliott conveys the sense of excitement that abounds in this new area of technological development, by reviewing the basic technological options and how renewable technologies are being implemented and used around the world, but he also considers the problems, including local environmental impacts and the need to deal with the variability of some renewable energy sources. Dividi
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Institute of Physics Publishing Commercialising Fusion Energy
Book SynopsisThroughout the past five decades, research and development in the world of nuclear fusion has been led by large publicly funded national laboratories. Currently, fusion energy technology development is being embraced by small, fast-moving start-up companies.This edited book provides an overview of the commercialisation of fusion energy technology, stressing the role to be played by small businesses and the ongoing importance of public sector efforts. All chapters were peer-reviewed by experts before publication to ensure the reliability of the scientific content. The editors are of the opinion that there is a need for a good overview of a complex phenomenon that has the potential to transform fusion energy research after decades of leadership by governmental and inter-governmental efforts. The book addresses not only the science and technology of fusion commercialisation, but also the associated innovation management. The first section of the book provides an intro
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IOP Publishing Commercialising Fusion Energy How small
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Institute of Physics Publishing Nuclear Power Second Edition
Book SynopsisAlongside renewables, nuclear power is often promoted as a viable energy option for major expansion in the future. However, it faces significant problems. Taking a critical approach towards the ongoing viability of nuclear energy solutions, this research and reference text contextualises the vices and virtues of fusion and fission against the rapidly expanding area of renewables and the challenge of climate change, in order to assess the future viability of nuclear power. Starting from the early history of nuclear innovation, before moving to the present, in which economic problems facing the current generation of water-cooled nuclear plants has led to the revival of older ideas, David Elliott explores the efficacy of nuclear solutions including liquid sodium cooled fast reactors, molten fluoride salt reactors, high temperature helium cooled reactors, and small modular reactors. This thoroughly updated second edition contains extensive n
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