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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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Elsevier Science Energy Sources
Table of Contents1. Energy sources: an introduction2. Petroleum3. Natural gas4. Coal5. Nuclear Fission6. Nuclear fusion7. Batteries8. Fuel cells9. Supercapacitors10. Photovoltaics11. Photoelectrochemical cells12. Hydrogen Production and storage13. Biochemical energy conversions14. Wind energy15. Ocean energy16. Other Renewable forms of energy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Progress in Renewable Energies Offshore
Book SynopsisProgress in Renewable Energies Offshore includes the papers presented in the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW2016, Lisbon, Portugal, 24-26 October 2016). The scope of the book is broad, covering all aspects of renewable energies offshore activities such as resource assessment; wind energy; wave energy; tidal energy; ocean energy devices; multiuse platforms; PTO design; grid connection; economic assessment; installation and maintenance planning. The contents of the present book are organized in these main subject areas corresponding to the sessions in the Conference.The conference reflects the importance of the renewable energies offshore worldwide and is an opportunity to contribute to the exchange of information on the developments and experience obtained in concept development, design and operation of these devices.Progress in Renewable Energies Offshore has as main target academics Table of ContentsResource assessment - WavesResource assessment - TidalResource assessment - WindEnvironmental monitoringWave energy devicesWave energy devices - OWCWave energy devices - ArraysWave energy devices - ControlWave energy devices - PTOOcean energy devicesTidal energy devicesWind energy devicesMultiuse solutionsMooring systemsRisk and reliabilityMaintenance planningEconomic assessments
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Cambridge University Press Energy Storage Applications in Transmission and Distribution Grids
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Cambridge University Press Economics of Electricity
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of the economic rationale behind the production, delivery and exchange of electricity. A must read for those who want to learn and teach the specificities of electricity markets and understand how these markets can be optimally designed to produce and deliver electricity effectively and efficiently.Trade Review'This book fills an important gap in the market for a graduate level textbook of electricity economics that sets out the physics, mathematics, economics and institutional elements needed to understand modern electricity markets. A mastery of this excellent text should provide a solid grounding to enable the student to understand, and ideally contribute to, the electricity economics literature, which can appear complex and daunting to even a well-trained micro-economist or electrical engineer.' David Newbery, Director of the Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG), University of CambridgeTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Introduction to Energy and Electricity: 1. Basic principles, definitions and unit measures; 2. Introduction to electricity; brief history of the power industry; Part II. The Basic Design of the Electricity Systems and Markets: 3. The electricity systems and the electricity supply chain; 4. The four market designs of the electricity system; 5. Energy products and the time-dimension of electricity markets; 6. Some principles of regulation of the electricity sector; Part III. Simplified Isolated Markets without Network Congestions: 7. Load and power generation; 8. The centralized solution of optimal dispatching; 9. Welfare maximisation with time - varying load; 10. The market solution to optimal dispatching; 11. Balancing markets; Part IV. Competition in Wholesale Electricity Markets: 12. Wholesale market competition; 13. Market power in electricity markets; Part V. Introducing Transmission Networks: Network Congestions and Electricity Import-Export: 14. Electricity transmission: basic principles; 15. Meshed networks and congestion; 16. Transmission pricing in practice; 17. From nodal prices to transmission capacity expansion; 18. Transmission rights and price risk hedging; Part VI. Economics of Electricity Retail Markets: 19. Retail competition: supplying electricity to final consumers; 20. Assessing the benefits of retail competition; Part VII. Investing in Power Generation: 21. Optimal investment in power generation; 22. Energy-only markets vs markets with capacity remuneration mechanisms; 23. Capacity remuneration mechanisms; Part VIII. Environmental Challenges and the Future of Electricity Markets: 24. Global warming and the electricity markets; 25. Renewable energy sources and electricity production; 26. The integration of renewable energy sources in the electricity system; 27. Smart grids.
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Cambridge University Press Exergy Analysis for Energy Conversion Systems
Book SynopsisDiscover a straightforward and holistic look at energy conversion and conservation processes using the exergy concept with this thorough text. Explains the fundamental energy conversion processes in numerous diverse systems, ranging from jet engines and nuclear reactors to human bodies. Provides examples for applications to practical energy conversion processes and systems that use our naturally occurring energy resources, such as fossil fuels, solar energy, wind, geothermal, and nuclear fuels. With more than one-hundred diverse cases and solved examples, readers will be able to perform optimizations for a cleaner environment, a sustainable energy future, and affordable energy generation. An essential tool for practicing scientists and engineers who work or do research in the area of energy and exergy, as well as graduate students and faculty in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and physics.Trade Review'Beginners will discover a simple and holistic view of the energy conversion and conservation process with an exergy concept. The concise but practical description of the fundamental energy conversion process in various systems, from jet engines and nuclear reactors to the human body, is given. Readers can find useful examples of practical energy conversion processes and systems that use naturally occurring energy resources such as fossil fuels, solar energy, wind power, geothermal power, and nuclear fuel. The chapter 'Exergy in Biological Systems' is an outstanding feature of this textbook. Readers can find fundamental examples with solutions of biomass energy conversion system, such as, 'Animal and Human Systems', 'Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics of Biological Systems', and 'Entropy Production and Exergy Destruction in Humans.'' Yoshiharu Amano, Waseda University'The book offers a treatment of the exergy concept by fuel type, energy utilization, system scale and contemporary industrial technologies and natural systems. Treatment of exergy in plant, animal and natural systems expands the value of this book well beyond industrial applications. Economic aspects of sustainable energy and exergy concepts complete the well-rounded comprehensive treatment of the subject. The book is a fundamental reference and a must read for students, scientists and engineers.' F. A. Kulacki, University of Minnesota'An excellent reference book extending the application of exergy analysis to several relevant contexts with practical examples: electrical and reactive systems, drying, desalination, transportation, energy storage, environmental sustainability and biological systems including human body metabolism and physical activity. Recommended and full of attractive ideas.' Giampaolo Manfrida, University of Florence'This book tackles exergy in a truly unique way that makes the reader appreciate its meaning and applicability to everyday systems and devices undergoing energy conversion processes. The book has numerous examples and problems that make it not only a great reference book on the subject, but also a great textbook for graduate and senior level undergraduate courses in energy conversion.' S. A. Sherif, University of Florida'Exergy quantifies the work potential of energy forms and energy resources and is a crucial concept for modern-day energy efficiency assessments. This book shows how exergy is used when analysing, developing, designing or retrofitting processes and systems - not only power plants! - that use and convert energy. Energy can neither be consumed nor destroyed - but exergy can be, and energy not used offers new opportunities, now or later.' Ron Zevenhoven, Åbo Akademi University'This volume by engineering professor Michaelides (Texas Christian Univ.) is essentially an intermediate thermodynamics textbook with an emphasis on losses during energy conversion processes … This book will be most appreciated by postgraduate scholars and instructors who want to advance their existing knowledge of energy conversion processes … Recommended.' M. Alam, Choice MagazineTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Exergy; 3. Energy conversion systems and processes; 4. Exergy consumption and conservation; 5. Exergy in biological systems; 6. Ecosystems, the environment, and sustainability; 7. Optimization and exergoeconomics.
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WW Norton & Co Energy for Future Presidents
Book SynopsisThe author of Physics for Future Presidents returns to educate all of us on the most crucial conundrum facing the nation: energy.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Sustainable Resource Development
Book SynopsisTrue sustainability is the line of engineering research and practice that is giving rise to a series of Scrivener textbooks, such as Khan & Islam's best-selling The Greening of Petroleum Operations.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements xiii Preface xv Introduction xvii 1 A True Sustainability Criterion and Its Implications 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Importance of a Sustainability Criterion 3 1.3 Criterion: The Switch that Determines Direction at a Bifurcation Point 8 1.3.1 Some Applications of the Criterion 11 1.4 Current Practices in Petroleum Engineering 16 1.5 Development of a Sustainable Model 24 1.6 Violation of Characteristic Time 26 1.7 Analogies with Physical Phenomena 31 1.8 Intangible Cause to Tangible Consequence 32 1.9 Removable Discontinuities: Phases and Renewability of Materials 34 1.10 Rebalancing Mass and Energy 35 1.11 Holes in the Current Energy Model 37 1.12 Tools Needed for Sustainable Petroleum Operations 40 1.13 Conditions of Sustainability 43 1.14 Sustainability Indicators 44 1.15 Assessing the Overall Performance of a Process 46 2 "Alternative" and Conventional Energy Sources: Trail-Mix, Tom Mix or Global Mixup? 59 2.1 Introduction 63 2.2 Global 68 2.3 Solar Energy 74 2.4 Hydroelectric Power 78 2.5 Ocean Thermal, Wave and Tidal Energy 79 2.6 Windi Energy 80 2.7 Bioenergy 82 2.8 Fuelwood 82 2.9 Bioethanol 83 2.10 Biodiesel 86 2.11 Nuclear Power 88 2.12 Geothermal Energy 91 2.13 Hydrogen Energy 92 2.14 Global [ Efficiency 94 2.15 Solar Energy 95 2.16 "Global Warming" 113 2.17 Impact of Energy Technology and Policy 117 2.18 Energy Demand in Emerging Economies 119 2.19 Conventional Global Energy Model 120 2.20 Renewable vs Non-renewable: Is There a Boundary? 121 2.21 Knowledge-Enriched Global Energy Model 126 2.22 Conclusions 128 3 Electricity and Sustainability 131 3.1 Electrical Power as the World's Premier Non-Primary Energy Source 131 3.2 Consequences of the Ubiquity of Electric Power Services 143 3.3 The Last Twenty Years of "Electrical Services Reform" in the United States 150 4 The Zero-Waste Concept and Its Applications 169 Part A. Petroleum Engineering Applications 169 4.1 Introduction 170 4.2 Petroleum Refining 172 4.3 Zero-Waste Impacts on Product Life Cycle (Transportation, Use, and End-of-Life) 193 4.4 No-Flaring Technique 194 Part B. Other Applications of the 'Zero-Waste' Principle 205 4.5 Zero-Waste Living and the Anaerobic Biodigester 205 4.6 Solar Aquatic Process Purifies Waste (including Desal-inated) Water 209 4.7 Last Word 212 5 Natural Gas 293 5.1 Introduction 293 5.2 Divergence of Energy Commodity Pricing From Laws of Supply and Demand 303 5.3 Sustainability and the Increasing Fascination with Natural Gas 307 5.4 Natural Gas Pricing, Markets, Risk Management, and Supply 311 5.5 Natural Gas in Eurasia 328 5.6 Nature As The New Model 333 6 OPEC — The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries 359 6.1 Birthmarks — The First Twenty Years 359 6.2 OPEC's Hard Choices in the Era of the Bush Doctrine 367 6.3 Monopoly, Cartel, Rentier — or Instrumentality for Economic Independence? 380 6.4 Postscript (Friday 21 October 2011) 400 7 Concluding Remarks 405 Appendix 409 Al Taking Economics Backward As Science 416 A2 Developing a Theory of Marginal Information Utility Based on "The Alternative Approach of Beginning with Highly Simplified, Quite Concrete Models" 418 A3 Imperfections of Information, or Oligopoly and Monopoly? 426 A4 Afterword 435 Bibliography 443 Introductory Note 443 I. Bibliography 445 II. Websites 494 Index 497
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Advanced Energy Materials
Book SynopsisBased on the new and fundamental research on novel energy materials with tailor-made photonic properties, the role of materials engineering has been to provide much needed support in the development of photovoltaic devices. This book looks at the world of novel energy materials science, focusing on the subject's vast multi-disciplinary approach.Table of ContentsPreface xv 1 Non-imaging Focusing Heliostat 1 Kok-Keong Chong 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The Principle of Non-imaging Focusing Heliostat (NIFH) 3 1.3 Residual Aberration 10 1.4 Optimization of Flux Distribution Pattern for Wide Range of Incident Angle 29 1.5 First Prototype of Non-imaging Focusing Heliostat (NIFH) 35 1.6 Second Prototype of Non-imaging Focusing Heliostat (NIFH) 52 1.7 Conclusion 64 2 State-of-the-Art of Nanostructures in Solar Energy Research 69 Suresh Sagadevan 2.1 Introduction 70 2.2 Motivations for Solar Energy 71 2.3 Nanostructures and Different Synthesis Techniques 77 2.4 Nanomaterials for Solar Cells Applications 81 2.5 Advanced Nanostructures for Technological Applications 87 2.6 Theory and Future Trends in Solar Cells 92 2.7 Conclusion 97 3 Metal Oxide Semiconductors and Their Nanocomposites Application towards Photovoltaic and Photocatalytic 105 Sadia Ameen, M. Shaheer Akhtar, Hyung-Kee Seo and Hyung Shik Shin 3.1 Introduction 106 3.2 Metal Oxide Nanostructures for Photovoltaic Applications 108 3.3 TiO2 Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for the Application of DSSC and Heterostructure Devices 109 3.4 ZnO Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for the Application of DSSC and Heterostructure Devices 121 3.5 Fabrication of DSSCs with Vertically Aligned ZnO Nanorods (NRs) and Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Based Photoanode 135 3.6 ZnO Nanocomposite for the Heterostructures Devices 139 3.7 Fabrication of Heterostructure Device with Doped ZnO Nanocomposite 141 3.8 Metal Oxide Nanostructures and Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Application 144 3.9 Conclusions 157 3.10 Future Directions 158 4 Superionic Solids in Energy Device Applications 167 Angesh Chandra and Archana Chandra 4.1 Introduction 167 4.2 Classifi cation of Superionic Solids 170 4.3 Ion Conduction in Superionic Solids 171 4.4 Important Models 173 4.5 Applications 199 4.6 Conclusion 203 5 Polymer Nanocomposites: New Advanced Dielectric Materials for Energy Storage Applications 207 Vijay Kumar Thakur and Michael R. Kessler 5.1 Introduction 208 5.2 Dielectric Mechanism 209 5.3 Dielectric Materials 213 5.4 Demand for New Materials: Polymer Composites 214 5.5 Polymer Nanocomposites: Concept and Electrical Properties 216 5.6 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 245 6 Solid Electrolytes: Principles and Applications 259 S.W. Anwane 6.1 Introduction 260 6.2 Ionic Solids 262 6.3 Classifi cation of Solid Electrolytes 265 6.4 Criteria for High Ionic Conductivity and Mobility 266 6.5 Electrical Characterization of Solid Electrolyte 267 6.6 Ionic Conductivity and Temperature 271 6.7 Concentration-Dependent Conductivity 274 6.8 Ionic Conductivity in Composite SE 275 6.9 Thermodynamics of Electrochemical System 278 6.10 Applications 280 6.11 SO2 Sensor Kinetics and Thermodynamics 286 6.12 Conclusion 291 7 Advanced Electronics: Looking beyond Silicon 295 Surender Duhan and Vijay Tomer 7.1 Introduction 296 7.2 Limitations of Silicon-Based Technology 299 7.3 Need for Carbon-Based Electronics Technology 300 7.4 Carbon Family 303 7.5 Electronic Structure of Graphene and CNT 309 7.6 Synthesis of CNTs 311 7.7 Carbon Nanotube Devices 313 7.8 Advantages of CNT-Based Devices 317 7.9 Issues with Carbon-Based Electronics 319 7.10 Conclusion 322 8 Ab-Initio Determination of Pressure-Dependent Electronic and Optical Properties of Lead Sulfi de for Energy Applications 327 Pooja B and G. Sharma 8.1 Introduction 327 8.2 Computational Details 328 8.3 Results and Discussion 329 8.4 Conclusions 340 9 Radiation Damage in GaN-Based Materials and Devices 345 S.J. Pearton, Richard Deist, Alexander Y. Polyakov, Fan Ren, Lu Liu and Jihyun Kim 9.1 Introduction 346 9.2 Fundamental Studies of Radiation Defects in GaN and Related Materials 347 9.3 Radiation Effects in Other III-Nitrides 366 9.4 Radiation Effects in GaN Schottky Diodes, in AlGaN/GaN and GaN/InGaN Heterojunctions and Quantum Wells 370 9.5 Radiation Effects in GaN-Based Devices 374 9.6 Prospects of Radiation Technology for GaN 376 9.7 Summary and Conclusions 379 10 Antiferroelectric Liquid Crystals: Smart Materials for Future Displays 389 Manoj Bhushan Pandey, Roman Dabrowski and Ravindra Dhar 10.1 Introduction 390 10.2 Theories of Antiferroelectricity in Liquid Crystals 398 10.3 Molecular Structure Design/Synthesis of AFLC Materials 402 10.4 Macroscopic Characterization and Physical Properties of AFLCs 404 10.5 Conclusion and Future Scope 425 11 Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Membrane for Fuel Cell Applications 433 Tungabidya Maharana, Alekha Kumar Sutar, Nibedita Nath, Anita Routaray, Yuvraj Singh Negi and Bikash Mohanty 11.1 Introduction 434 11.2 PEEK Overview 442 11.3 PEEK as Fuel Cell Membrane 446 11.4 Modifi ed PEEK as Fuel Cell Membrane 452 11.5 Evaluation of Cell Performance 459 11.6 Market Size 459 11.7 Conclusion and Future Prospects 460 12 Vanadate Phosphors for Energy Effi cient Lighting 465 K. N. Shinde and Roshani Singh 12.1 Introduction 465 12.2 Some Well-Known Vanadate Phosphors 466 12.3 Our Approach 469 12.4 Experimental Details 469 12.5 Results and Discussion of M3-3x/2(VO4)2:xEu (0.01 ≤ x ≤ 0.09 for M = Ca and 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3 for M = Sr,Ba) Phosphors 470 12.6 Effect of Annealing Temperature on M3–3x/2(VO4)2:xEu (x = 0.05 for M = Ca, x = 0.1 for M = Sr and x = 0.3 for M = Ba) Phosphors 484 12.7 Conclusions 494 13 Molecular Computation on Functionalized Solid Substrates 499 Prakash Chandra Mondal 13.1 Introduction 500 13.2 Molecular Logic Gate on 3D Substrates 504 13.3 Molecular Logic Gates and Circuits on 2D Substrates 507 13.4 Combinatorial and Sequential Logic Gates and Circuits using Os-polypyridyl Complex on SiO× Substrates 514 13.5 Multiple Redox States and Logic Devices 520 13.6 Concluding Remarks 523 14 Ionic Liquid Stabilized Metal NPs and Their Role as Potent Catalyst 529 Kamlesh Kumari, Prashant Singh and Gopal K.Mehrotra 14.1 Introduction 530 14.2 Applications of Metal Nanoparticles 531 14.3 Shape of Particles 532 14.4 Aggregation of Particles 533 14.5 Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles 533 14.6 Stability against Oxidation 534 14.7 Stabilization of Metal Nanoparticles in Ionic Liquid 535 14.8 Applications of Metal NPs as Potent Catalyst in Organic Synthesis 540 14.9 Conclusion 544 15 There's Plenty of Room in the Field of Zeolite-Y Enslaved Nanohybrid Materials as Eco-Friendly Catalysts: Selected Catalytic Reactions 555 C.K. Modi and Parthiv M. Trivedi 15.1 Introduction 556 15.2 Types of Zeolites 557 15.3 Methodology 559 15.4 Characterization Techniques 561 15.5 Exploration of Zeolite-Y Enslaved Nanohybrid Materials 562 15.6 Conclusions 576 References 579 Index 585
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Transportation Planning Handbook 4e
Book SynopsisA multi-disciplinary approach to transportation planning fundamentals The Transportation Planning Handbook is a comprehensive, practice-oriented reference that presents the fundamental concepts of transportation planning alongside proven techniques.Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii About the Editor xvii Chapter 1: Introduction to Transportation Planning 1 I. Introduction 1 II. Organization of This Handbook.2 III. The Transportation Planning Process 3 IV. Changing Context for Transportation Planning 12 V. Additional Sources of Information 14 VI. Summary.15 VII. References 16 Chapter 2: Travel Characteristics and Data 17 I. Introduction 17 II. Transportation System Characteristics 17 III. Urban Travel Characteristics 26 IV. Estimating Travel Characteristics and Volumes 35 V. Modal Studies61 VI. Statistical Considerations 67 VII. Summary.71 VIII. References 71 Chapter 3: Land Use and Urban Design 75 I. Introduction 75 II. What Drives Development and Resulting Urban Form? 76 III. Urban Form 88 IV. Urban Design 90 V. Land-Use Forecasting and Transportation Planning 95 VI. Scenario Analysis for Urban Form 103 VII. Highway Facility-Related Strategies 104 VIII. Summary 110 IX. References 111 Chapter 4: Environmental Considerations 117 I. Introduction 117 II. Environmental Considerations in Transportation Planning and Decision Making 117 III. General Principles Regarding Environmental Content and Level of Detail 130 IV. Land Use and Economic Development Impacts133 V. Social and Community Impacts 139 VI. Natural Resource Impacts 146 VII. Construction Impacts 158 VIII. Considering Mitigation Strategies during the Systems Planning Process 159 IX. Summary 160 X. References 160 Chapter 5: Transportation Finance and Funding 165 I. Introduction 165 II. Key Concepts and Terms 166 III. Sources of Transportation Funding 167 IV. Transportation Finance Strategies 175 V. Public/Private Partnerships 178 VI. Investment Programming and Revenue Estimation 182 VII. Environmental Justice Analysis 197 VIII. Future Challenges 199 IX. Summary 200 X. References 200 Chapter 6: Travel Demand and Network Modeling 205 I. Introduction 205 II. Modeling Travel Demand 205 III. Demand Models and Tools 214 IV. Summary 233 V. References 233 Chapter 7: Evaluation and Prioritization Methods 237 I. Introduction 237 II. Characteristics of the Evaluation Process 237 III. Case Studies 266 IV. Summary 275 V. References 277 Chapter 8: Asset Management 281 I. Introduction 281 II. What Is Transportation Asset Management? 282 III. Recent U.S. History of Transportation Asset Management 284 IV. Asset Management and Transportation Planning 291 V. Asset Management Challenges and Opportunities 311 VI. Summary 312 VII. References 312 Chapter 9: Road and Highway Planning 317 I. Introduction 317 II. Best Practice for Urban Roadway Systems 318 III. Context-Sensitive Solutions (CSS) 323 IV. Traffic Calming.324 V. Green Roads 328 VI. Complete Streets 330 VII. System Performance and Capacity Measures 333 VIII. Condition Measures and Management Systems 338 IX. State Highway Plans and City Thoroughfare Plans 342 X. Road Investment Programs and Performance Monitoring 348 XI. Summary 350 XII. References 350 Chapter 10: Transportation System Management and Operations 355 I. Introduction 355 II. Understanding Network and Facility Performance 357 III. Planning and Organizing for TSM&O 361 IV. Active Transportation and Demand Management 366 V. Examples of Management and Operations (M&O) Strategies 368 VI. Linking Transportation Planning and Planning for Operations 381 VII. Dissemination of Operations Data 400 VIII. The Connected Transportation System 400 IX. Summary 405 X. References 406 Chapter 11: Planning For Parking 411 I. Introduction 411 II. Parking Management Organizations 412 III. Zoning Requirements 413 IV. Strategies and Decisions for Parking Supply Options 419 V. Parking Management 428 VI. Parking Demand and Needs Analysis 435 VII. Common Land Uses 450 VIII. Shared Parking Methodology 465 IX. Parking Costs 468 X. Financing Parking Facilities 477 XI. Summary 480 XII. References 481 Chapter 12: Transit Planning 485 I. Introduction 485 II. Ownership and Governance 486 III. Contemporary Transit in North America 488 IV. Classification of Transit Modes and Their Components 491 V. Transit Cost Structures 517 VI. System Performance and Quality of Service 519 VII. Transit Planning Procedures 526 VIII. Planning for Passenger Stations 534 IX. Station Design 543 X. Lines and Networks 563 XI. Transit Route Planning 569 XII. Future Transit Issues 573 XIII. Summary 576 XIV. References 576 Chapter 13: Planning For Pedestrians and Bicyclists 581 I. Introduction 581 II. Goals and Benchmarks for Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning 582 III. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety 583 IV. Evolution of Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning in the United States 585 V. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Planning 591 VI. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Planning/Design Issues 616 VII. Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation in Asia and Europe 632 VIII. Summary 634 IX. References 634 Chapter 14: Travel Demand Management 641 I. Introduction 641 II. TDM Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures 644 III. TDM Strategies 646 IV. Potential Impacts of TDM Strategies 667 V. Data, Model Use, and Results 668 VI. Summary 672 VII. References 677 Chapter 15: Statewide Transportation Planning.681 I. Introduction 681 II. The Role of the Federal Government 682 III. Statewide Transportation Planning 685 IV. Statewide Modal Plans723 V. Summary—Continuing State Planning Challenges 725 VI. References 727 Chapter 16: Metropolitan Transportation Planning 729 I. Introduction 729 II. Legislative Context for U.S. Metropolitan Transportation Planning 729 III. Institutional Structure for Metropolitan Transportation Planning 735 IV. The Transportation Planning Process 739 V. Monitoring System and Program Performance 762 VI. Public Engagement 762 VII. Special Topics for Metropolitan Transportation Planning 768 VIII. Summary 774 IX. References 775 Chapter 17: Corridor Planning 783 I. Introduction 783 II. Nature of Corridor Transportation Planning 783 III. Corridor Selection 796 IV. Corridor Planning Approach 798 V. Corridor Management Plans 832 VI. Summary 836 VII. References 837 Chapter 18: Local and Activity Center Planning 841 I. Introduction 841 II. Local Transportation Planning 842 III. Activity Centers 863 IV. Implementation of Transportation Plans 886 V. Summary 887 VI. References 887 Chapter 19: Site Planning and Impact Analysis 891 I. Introduction 891 II. Administrative Requirements 893 III. Definition of Key Terms 896 IV. Site Plan Review Data 897 V. Transportation Access and Impact Analysis 899 VI. Analysis Procedures 915 VII. On-Site Transportation Elements 931 VIII. Implementation Actions/Strategies 936 IX. Report Organization 938 X. Summary 939 XI. References 941 Chapter 20: Rural Community and Tribal Nation Planning 945 I. Introduction 945 II. Rural Transportation Planning 946 III. Tribal Nations 959 IV. Summary 971 V. References 972 Chapter 21: Recreational Areas 975 I. Introduction 975 II. Characteristics of Recreational Travel975 III. Characteristics of Transportation Systems Serving Recreational Areas 977 IV. Transportation-Related Characteristics of Visitors to Recreational Areas 983 V. Transportation Planning for Recreational Areas 984 VI. Need for Information and Communication 1008 VII. Summary 1009 VIII. References.1010 Chapter 22: Integrating Freight Into The Transportation Planning Process 1013 I. Introduction 1013 II. Overview of Domestic Freight Flows 1013 III. Impact of Freight Flows on the Community, Freight Sector, and Transportation System 1017 IV. Freight Planning 1027 V. Freight Terminals 1059 VI. Summary 1063 VII. References 1065 Chapter 23: Planning It Safe—Safety Considerations In The Transportation Planning Process 1069 I. Introduction 1069 II. U.S. National Statistics 1070 III. Institutional and Policy Structure in the United States 1073 IV. Laying the Groundwork for Transportation Safety Planning 1079 V. Incorporating Safety into Transportation Planning 1080 VI. The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) 1104 VII. Relationship between Transportation Safety Planning and Strategic Highway Safety Planning 1105 VIII. Lessons from the International Community 1105 IX. Summary 1107 X. References 1108 Chapter 24: Public Participation and Engagement 1111 I. Introduction 1111 II. What Is the Public Participation Process? 1111 III. Know Your Public and Stakeholders 1116 IV. Public Participation Plan 1120 V. Public Participation Methods and Approaches 1123 VI. Evolving Role of Technology and Social Media 1130 VII. Public Participation and Project Development 1133 VIII. How to Measure Effectiveness 1134 IX. Words of Wisdom 1139 X. Summary 1141 XI. References 1142 Index 1157
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Wave Propagation in Drilling Well Logging and
Book SynopsisWave propagation is central to all areas of petroleum engineering, e.g.Table of ContentsPreface xxi Acknowledgements xxiii 1 Overview and Fundamental Ideas 1 1.1 The Classical Wave Equation 2 1.2 Fundamental Representation 7 1.3 Separation of Variables and Eigenfunction Expansions 8 1.4 Standing Versus Propagating Waves 16 1.5 Laplace Transforms 20 1.6 Fourier Transforms 26 1.7 External Forces Versus Boundary Conditions 30 1.8 Point Force and Dipole Wave Excitation 42 1.9 First-Order Partial Differential Equations 46 1.10 References 49 2 Kinematic Wave Theory 50 2.1 Whitham's Theory in Nondissipative Media 51 2.2 Simple Attenuation Modeling 57 2.3 KWT in Homogeneous Dissipative Media 60 2.4 High-Order Kinematic Wave Th eory 64 2.5 Effect of Low-Order Nonuniformities 70 2.6 Three-Dimensional Kinematic Wave Theory 76 2.7 References 80 3 Examples from Classical Mechanics 82 3.1 Example 3-1. Lateral Vibration of Simple Beams 82 3.2 Example 3-2. Acoustic Waves in Waveguides 85 3.3 Example 3-3. Gravity-Capillary Waves in Deep Water 96 3.4 Example 3-4. Fluid-Solid Interaction – Waves on Elastic Membranes 100 3.5 Example 3-5. Problems in Hydrodynamic Stability 104 3.6 References 106 4 Drillstring Vibrations: Classic Ideas and Modern Approaches 109 4.1 Typical Downhole Vibration Environment 110 4.2 Axial Vibrations 123 4.3 Lateral Bending Vibrations 184 4.4 Torsional and Whirling Vibrations 216 4.5 Coupled Axial, Torsional and Lateral Vibrations 227 4.6 References 248 5 Mud Acoustics in Modern Drilling 257 5.1 Governing Lagrangian Equations 258 5.2 Governing Eulerian Equations 267 5.3 Transient Finite Diff erencing Modeling 272 5.4 Swab-Surge Modeling 275 5.5 MWD Mud Pulse Telemetry 278 5.6 Recent MWD Developments 294 5.7 References 303 6 Geophysical Ray Tracing 306 6.1 Classical Wave Modeling – Eikonal Methods and Ray Tracing 307 6.2 Fermat’s Principal of Least Time (via Calculus of Variations) 310 6.3 Fermat’s Principle Revisited Via Kinematic Wave Th eory 312 6.4 Modeling Wave Dissipation 313 6.5 Ray Tracing Over Large Space-Time Scales 317 6.6 Subtle High-Order Eff ects 320 6.7 Travel-Time Modeling 324 6.8 References 329 7 Wave and Current Interaction in the Ocean 331 7.1 Wave Kinematics and Energy Summary 331 7.2 Sources of Hydrodynamic Loading 334 7.3 Instabilities Due to Heterogeneity 334 7.4 References 337 8 Borehole Electromagnetics - Diffusive and Propagation Transients 338 8.1 Induction and Propagation Resistivity 339 8.2 Conductive Mud Eff ects in Wireline and MWD Logging 344 8.3 Longitudinal Magnetic Fields 346 8.4 Apparent Anisotropic Resistivities for Electromagnetic Logging Tools in Horizontal Wells 349 8.5 Borehole Eff ects – Invasion and Eccentricity 356 8.6 References 357 9 Reservoir Engineering – Steady, Diff usive and Propagation Models 358 9.1 Buckley-Leverett Multiphase Flow 358 9.2 References 366 10 Borehole Acoustics - New Approaches to Old Problems 367 10.1 Stoneley Waves in Permeable Wells - Background 368 10.2 Stoneley Wave Kinematics and Dynamics 372 10.3 Eff ects of Borehole Eccentricity 384 10.4 References 391 Cumulative References 394 Index 410 About the Author 419
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Reservoir Engineering in Modern Oilfields
Book SynopsisReal-world reservoirs are layered, heterogeneous and anisotropic, exposed to water and gas drives, faults, barriers and fractures. They are produced by systems of vertical, deviated, horizontal and multilateral wells whose locations, sizes, shapes and topologies are dictated on the fly, at randomby petroleum engineers and drillers at well sites. Wells may be pressure or rate-constrained, with these roles re-assigned during simulation with older laterals shut-in, newer wells drilled and brought on stream, and so on. And all are subject to steady and transient production, each satisfying different physical and mathematical laws, making reservoir simulation an art difficult to master and introducing numerous barriers to entry. All of these important processes can now be simulated in any order using rapid, stable and accurate computational models developed over two decades. And what if it were further possible to sketch complicated geologies and lithologies, plus equally complex Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgements xiii 1 Reservoir Modeling – Background and Overview 1 Overview 1 Reservoir modeling landscape 1 Reflections on simulation and modeling 2 Reservoir Flow Algorithms for Petroleum Engineers 3 Multisim™ Features – Advanced Interactive Reservoir Modeling 8 Reservoir description 9 Well system modeling 9 Additional simulator features 9 Simple Wells to Multilateral Systems for Laymen 10 Advanced Graphics for Color Display 17 Tracer Movement in Three-Dimensional Reservoirs 21 2 Mathematical Modeling Ideas, Numerical Methods and Software 25 Overview and Background 25 Formulation errors 25 I/O problems 26 Fundamental Issues and Problems 26 Numerical stability 27 Inadequacies of the von Neumann test 28 Convergence 28 Physical resolution 29 Direct solvers 29 Modern simulation requirements 30 Pressure constraints 32 Flow rate constraints 32 Object-oriented geobodies 33 Plan for remaining sections 33 Governing Equations and Numerical Formulation 33 Steady flows of liquids 33 Difference equation formulation 34 The iterative scheme 35 Modeling well constraints for liquids 36 Steady and unsteady nonlinear gas flows 38 Steady gas flows 39 Well constraints for gas flows 40 Transient, compressible flows 42 Compaction, consolidation and subsidence 44 Boundary conforming grids 45 Stratigraphic meshes for layered media 46 Modeling wellbore storage 47 Early 1990s Validation Calculations 48 Simulation capabilities 48 Data structures and programming 49 Example 2-1. Convergence acceleration, two deviated horizontal gas wells in a channel sand 49 Example 2-2. Dual-lateral horizontal completion in a fractured, dipping, heterogeneous, layered formation 53 Example 2-3. Stratigraphic grids, drilling dome-shaped structures 56 Example 2-4. Simulating-while-drilling horizontal gas wells through a dome-shaped reservoir 58 Example 2-5. Modeling wellbore storage effects and compressible borehole flow transients 64 3 Simulation Capabilities – User Interface with Basic Well 71 Example 3-1. Single vertical well, user interface and menu structure for steady flow 71 Example 3-2. Volume flow rate constraint at a well 91 Example 3-3. Pressure constraint and transient shut-in 94 Example 3-4. Heterogeneities, anisotropy and multiple wells 110 Example 3-5. Reversing well constraints – consistency check 128 Example 3-6. Changing farfield boundary conditions 131 Example 3-7. Fluid depletion in a sealed reservoir 135 Example 3-8. Depletion in rate constrained well in sealed reservoir 147 Example 3-9. Steady flow from five spot pattern 148 Example 3-10. Drilling additional wells while simulating 153 4 Vertical, Deviated, Horizontal and Multilateral Well Systems 175 Overview, 175 Example 4-1. Multilateral and vertical wells in multilayer media 176 Example 4-2. Dual lateral with transient operations 204 Example 4-3. Producer and injector conversions 239 Example 4-4. Production with top and bottom drives 265 Example 4-5. Transient gas production from dual horizontal with wellbore storage effects 275 5 Well Models and Productivity Indexes 290 Radial vs 3D modeling - loss of wellbore resolution 290 Analogies in computational aerodynamics 291 Curvilinear grids in reservoir simulation 293 Productivity index modeling 295 References 296 Index 308 About the Author 312 Professional interests 312 Scientific book publications 313 United States patents 314 Recent patent applications 315 International and domestic patents 315 Journal articles and conference publications 318 Multisim‘ Software Order 326 Features 326 Licensing options 327 Disclaimer 328
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Railway Information Modeling RIM: The Track to
Book SynopsisBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) is the digital and graphical representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a structure. It provides a reliable basis for decisions throughout a building's lifecycle, and with BIM it is possible to design, plan, build and track projects. In particular, BIM has sparked a transformation of the railway sector. Railway Information Modeling RIM is a compilation of two years' worth of academic, conceptual and practical research on the integration of BIM into railway. It summarizes and focuses on a survey carried out by the authors, who are experts in the field. The book also contains a literature review and a case study to demonstrate the benefits and sustainability of BIM integration, and finishes with the practical steps and considerations for the successful management of the integration process.Table of Contents1. Introduction to BIM Integration into Railway. 2. BIM into Railway: Optimization of Cost by Using BIM. 3. BIM and Sustainability. 4. BIM Integration to Railway Projects – Case Study. 5. How to Successfully Integrate BIM into a Railway Project–Framework. 6. Railway Information Modeling – Project Management.
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Energy Transition in Metropolises, Rural Areas,
Book SynopsisEnergy Transition in Metropolises, Rural Areas and Deserts presents detailed field studies of energy transition in Lille, Riyadh, Fayence, Bokhol, Ouarzazate and the Arabian Desert. It analyzes local actions and good practices according to the resources and constraints involved in the process of removing the obstacles to the transition. Solutions are sought for the right type of space for buildings, transport, industry and services, and targets are set for Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of the Paris Climate Agreement. As a pedagogical tool, this book is aimed at not only politicians and professionals, but also any members of the public who wish to learn about changes in production and energy consumption.Table of ContentsForeword vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi List of Acronyms xiii Chapter 1. Three Types of Space for Analyzing Energy Transition 1 1.1. From energy-to-energy transition 1 1.2. Presentation of the six research areas. 8 1.3. The importance of climates in the energy transition 12 1.4. Energy sectors analyzed by field 14 Chapter 2. Energy Transition in Metropolises 17 2.1. Energy characteristics in metropolises 17 2.2. The example of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia 22 2.2.1. Presentation of Riyadh 22 2.2.2. Development, construction and housing of Riyadh 32 2.2.3. Transport from Riyadh 47 2.2.4. Riyadh’s challenges for energy transition 51 2.3. The example of the European Metropolis of Lille in France 63 2.3.1. Presentation of the European Metropolis of Lille 63 2.3.2. Development, construction and housing of the European Metropolis of Lille 71 2.3.3. Transport of the European Metropolis of Lille 77 2.3.4. Challenges of the European Metropolis of Lille for the energy transition 81 2.4. Lessons learned from the energy transition in metropolises 92 2.4.1. Priority to controlling energy consumption in metropolises 95 2.4.2. Microproduction of energy in metropolises 102 2.4.3. Peripheral power generation units and networks 104 Chapter 3. The Energy Transition in Rural Areas 109 3.1. The characteristics of energy in rural areas 109 3.2. The example of Pays de Fayence in France 112 3.2.1. Presentation of Pays de Fayence 112 3.2.2. Development of the Pays de Fayence 117 3.2.3. Transport in the Pays de Fayence 130 3.2.4. Challenges of the Pays de Fayence for the energy transition 132 3.3. The example of Bokhol in Senegal 137 3.3.1. Presentation of Bokhol 137 3.3.2. Development of the Bokhol site 149 3.3.3. Bokhol’s challenges for the energy transition 156 3.4. Lessons learned from the energy transition in rural areas 158 3.4.1. Dynamics of positive energy territories 160 3.4.2. Complex regulations and rurality 165 3.4.3. Landscapes and rurality 168 Chapter 4. The Energy Transition in the Desert 171 4.1. The characteristics of energy in the desert 171 4.2. The example of Ouarzazate in Morocco 172 4.2.1. Presentation of Ouarzazate 172 4.2.2. Spatial planning in Ouarzazate 183 4.2.3. Ouarzazate’s challenges for the energy transition 186 4.3. The example of Neom in Saudi Arabia 188 4.3.1. Neom’s presentation 188 4.3.2. Development of the Neom project 195 4.3.3. Neom’s challenges for the energy transition 199 4.4. Lessons learned from the energy transition in the desert 200 Conclusion 205 References 219 Index 223
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Renewable Energy Technologies
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the emerging generation of renewable energy technologies, covering solar energy (photovoltaic, thermal and thermodynamic energy conversion), wind energy, marine energy, small hydropower, geothermal energy, biofuels, biogas and the use of wood as a substitute for fossil fuels.Table of ContentsPreface xvii Chapter 1. Photovoltaic Electricity Production 1 Jean-Claude MULLER 1.1. Introduction 2 1.2. Photovoltaic conversion 3 1.3. Cells with a crystalline silicon base 5 1.4. Cells in thin films 10 1.5. Photovoltaic market 17 1.6. Prospects for photovoltaic electricity development 22 1.7. Bibliography 23 Chapter 2. Photovoltaic Systems Connected to the Grid 25 Seddik BACHA and Daniel CHATROUX 2.1. Problems of photovoltaic power generation connected to the grid 25 2.2. General remarks on connection 28 2.3. Physical architectures 30 2.4. Constraints related to supplying energy to the utility grid 34 2.5. Algorithmic architectures 38 2.6. Conclusion 42 2.7. Bibliography 43 Chapter 3. Solar Heating 45 Christophe MARVILLET 3.1. Introduction 45 3.2. Available energy from the sun 49 3.3. Flat solar panels 53 3.4. Solar heating systems 58 3.5. Bibliography 62 Chapter 4. Solar Thermodynamic Power Stations 63 Alain FERRIÈRE Introduction 63 4.1. Concentrating solar power technologies 65 4.2. The state of the art 84 4.3. Prospects 94 4.4. Bibliography 102 Chapter 5. Wind Systems Technology 103 Régine BELHOMME, Daniel ROYE and Nicolas LAVERDURE 5.1. Introduction: wind power today 103 5.2. Description of a wind generator 104 5.3. Operation of a wind turbine 106 5.4. Bibliography 136 Chapter 6. Integration of Wind Turbine Generators into the Grid 143 Régine BELHOMME, Daniel ROYE and Nicolas LAVERDURE 6.1. Connection to the grid 143 6.2. Comparison of technologies and conclusion 169 6.3. Bibliography 171 6.4. Appendix: symbol table 177 Chapter 7. Marine Energy Resources Conversion Systems 181 Bernard MULTON, Alain CLÉMENT, Marie RUELLAN, Julien SEIGNEURBIEUX and Hamid BEN AHMED 7.1. Introduction 181 7.2. Electricity productivity from marine resources 183 7.3. Ocean wave generator systems (WEC: wave energy converters) 188 7.4. Tidal energy converters (TEC) 202 7.5. Other conversion systems 214 7.6. Conclusion 221 7.7. Bibliography 223 Chapter 8. Small Hydropower 227 Raymond CHENAL, Aline CHOULOT, Vincent DENIS and Norbert TISSOT 8.1. Introduction 227 8.2. What is small hydropower? 229 8.3. Hydraulic energy 231 8.4. The exploitation of hydraulic force 233 8.5. Potential 244 8.6. Research & Development in small hydropower 245 8.7. Environmental aspects of small hydropower 249 8.8. Policies favoring small hydropower 254 8.9. Conclusions 257 8.10. Bibliography 258 Chapter 9. Geothermal Energy Production 261 Florence JAUDIN and Laurent LE BEL 9.1. Introduction 261 9.2. Geothermal energy: why, for whom and how? 262 9.3. Geothermal heat pump systems 269 9.4. Direct production of heat 286 9.5. Electricity production.301 9.6. Glossary 320 9.7. Bibliography 325 Chapter 10. Biofuels 329 Frédéric MONOT, Jean-Luc DUPLAN, Nathalie ALAZARD-TOUX and Stéphane HIS 10.1. The place of biofuels in the energy environment 329 10.2. Current systems 345 10.3. Future systems: use of lignocellulose 358 10.4. Economic and environmental balance of biofuel production systems 380 10.5. Bibliography 394 Chapter 11. Biogas 397 Pierre LABEYRIE 11.1. Introduction: biogas, “the renewable natural gas” 397 11.2. Naturally occurring biogas 397 11.3. Production organized by humans 398 11.4. History of anaerobic digestion 399 11.5. Anaerobic digestion 400 11.6. Anaerobic digestion installations or biogas units 405 11.7. Uses of biogas 419 11.8. Conclusion: renewable natural gas and its challenges 424 11.9. Bibliography 425 Chapter 12. Energy Production from Wood 427 Frédéric DOUARD 12.1. Introduction: what is wood energy? 427 12.2. Overview of wood fuels 429 12.3. Principles of conversion of wood into energy 442 12.4. Generators of thermal energy from wood 450 12.5. Conclusion 470 12.6. Bibliography 471 List of Authors 473 Index 475
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Low Emission Power Generation Technologies and
Book SynopsisThis title is dedicated to energy storage, low emission technologies and energy management, with discussions on the future of nuclear energy, combined heat and power, using hydrogen as an energy vector and fuel cells, as well as chapters on energy saving and control of the demand for power.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Chapter 1. Energy Storage: Applications to the Electricity Vector 1 Yves BRUNET 1.1. Energy density 1 1.2. Storage problem 4 1.3. Types of storage 14 1.4. Bibliography 48 Chapter 2. Nuclear Fission, Today and Tomorrow: from “Renaissance” to Technological Breakthroughs 51 Georges VAN GOETHEM 2.1. Introduction: all energy options kept open in 2006 Green Book 52 2.2. Nuclear energy: 50 years of industrial experience 54 2.3. Main actors: common needs, international vision and strategic instruments 61 2.4. On the eve of a technological breakthrough: six challenges for research and development 64 2.5. Generation II: supply security and environmental protection 69 2.6. Generation III: continuous improvements in safety and competitiveness 71 2.7. Generation IV (2030 forecast): technological breakthroughs in competitiveness and sustainability 76 2.8. Education and training: main objectives (modules, mutual recognition, and mobility) 94 2.9. Conclusion: nuclear energy – a part of the solution in a sustainable energy mix 95 2.10. Bibliography 97 20.11. List of acronyms 98 Chapter 3. Co-generation 101 William D’HAESELEER and Patrick LUICKX 3.1. Co-generation 101 3.2. Overview of existing technologies 106 3.3. Co-generation installation dimensioning 112 3.4. Assessment of the energy advantage of co-generation 115 3.5. Energy advantage allocation 124 3.6. The electrical aspects of co-generation installations 128 3.7. Cooling by absorption and tri-generation 132 3.8. Estimation of the potential of co-generation 133 3.9. Influence of co-generation on the environment 135 3.10. Conclusions and perspectives 136 3.11. Bibliography 137 Chapter 4. Hydrogen: An Energy Vector 139 Thierry ALLEAU 4.1. Context 139 4.2. Hydrogen: an energy vector for the future? 141 4.3. How do we produce hydrogen? 143 4.4. Hydrogen transportation 151 4.5. Distribution 153 4.6. Hydrogen storage 155 4.7. Applications of hydrogen as energy vector 160 4.8. Risks, standards, regulations and acceptability 166 4.9. A hydrogen economy 169 4.10. The hydrogen players 172 4.11. Conclusions and perspectives 175 4.12. Bibliography 176 Chapter 5. Fuel Cells 179 Pierre BAURENS, Pierre SERRE-COMBE, Jean-Philipe POIROT-CROUVEZIER 5.1. Introduction 179 5.2. Operation principles in different cell types 180 5.3. The system aspect 218 5.4. Energy conversion efficiency 234 5.5. Main applications 240 5.6. Bibliography 260 Chapter 6. Toward Energy Positive Buildings 263 Daniel QUENARD 6.1. Introduction 263 6.2. Energy and buildings: some key figures in Europe 264 6.3. How to move from buildings “addicted to fossil energy” toward“low energy buildings” (LEB) and, further, toward buildings as power plants (BaPP) 270 6.4. The Minergie trademark 300 6.5. The PassivHaus label (passive house) 306 6.6. The zero-energy houses: zero-energy house – zero-energy home (ZEH) – zero-energy buildings (ZEB) 313 6.7. The energy-positive house 319 6.8. Comparison of the three types of houses: Minergie, PassivHaus and ZEH 320 6.9. Beyond the positive-energy building 326 6.10. Bibliography 329 Chapter 7. Light Sources and Lighting: from Technology to Energy Savings 333 Georges ZISSIS 7.1. Lighting in the past and today 333 7.2. Light sources and energy conversion 340 7.3. Energy savings in the lighting field: some typical case studies 365 7.4. What is the future for light sources? 371 7.5. Bibliography 373 Chapter 8. Distributed Generation: Impact and Solutions 375 Raphaël CAIRE and Bertrand RAISON 8.1. Introduction: a threat or an opportunity? 375 8.2. Deregulation 376 8.3. New generation equipment 377 8.4. Impact of distributed generation on electric networks 391 8.5. Solution elements 396 8.6. Conclusion: a challenge and a development opportunity for the electricity sector 400 8.7. Bibliography 401 Chapter 9. Control of the Energy Demand: Network Load Shedding 405 Guillaume VERNEAU 9.1. Nomenclature 405 9.2. Introduction 406 9.3. Stakes of the load control 407 9.4. Choice of loads to control 412 9.5. Needs in communications, measurements and monitoring to control the loads 419 9.6. Model and algorithm needs for load control 428 9.7. Conclusion 439 9.8. Bibliography 439 List of authors 442 Index 445
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Marine Renewable Energy Handbook
Book SynopsisMarine renewable energy is a significant resource for generating electricity, and if some conversion technologies have already reached a certain level of maturity, others are emerging. The originality of this multidisciplinary book is to offer a broad spectrum of knowledge from academic and industry experts of various origins. It deals with general aspects such as the specificities and constraints of the marine environment, the concepts of hydrodynamics and ocean engineering, as well as the industrial and economic sides necessary for the assembly of projects. It also discusses conversion technologies such as offshore wind, tidal power plants, tidal stream turbines, wave energy converters and ocean thermal energy plants. Finally, two chapters are devoted to power electronic conversion and power transmission cables.Trade Review“The focus on a type of environment rather than a single technology may prove to be most useful, at least at initial stages of planning renewable energy development.” (Book News, 1 April 2012)Table of ContentsForeword xv Michel PAILLARD Preface xvii Bernard MULTON Chapter 1. Marine Environment and Energy Resources 1 Raymond NERZIC and Jean-Pierre MAZÉ 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. Physical and potential resources 2 1.3. Physical aspects of the marine environment 12 1.4. Environmental data 17 1.5. Bibliography 22 Chapter 2. Constraints of the Marine Environment 23 Marc PREVOSTO, Peter DAVIES, Chantal COMPÈRE and Michel OLAGNON 2.1. Extreme conditions at sea 23 2.2. Materials in the marine environment 31 2.3. Bibliography 40 Chapter 3. Some Concepts of Hydrodynamics and Ocean Engineering 43 Aurélien BABARIT, Hakim MOUSLIM and Jean-Marc ROUSSET 3.1. The marine environment 43 3.2. Loads on marine structures 48 3.3. Numerical and experimental tools for analysis 55 3.4. Conclusion 65 3.5. Bibliography 65 Chapter 4. Marine Energy and Industrial Actors 67 Guy BESLIN and Jacques RUER 4.1. Why does marine energy concern large industrial players? 67 4.2. An energy source of immense potential 69 4.3. Marine energy: a sector reserved for industrial players and large-scale international investors 71 4.4. Example of offshore wind energy: the main players and industry in France 72 4.5. Industrial assembly 73 4.6. Industrial risks and how to manage them 75 4.7. Hazard management for interventions at sea 84 4.8. Design and maintenance of electricity-producing installations at sea 85 4.9. Policies and organization of maintenance 88 4.10. Operational and maintenance activities 90 4.11. Estimating maintenance costs 92 4.12. Decision-making by the investors 93 4.13. Conclusion 97 4.14. Bibliography 98 Chapter 5. Installation of Wind Turbines at Sea 101 Jacques RUER 5.1. Peculiarities of the marine environment 101 5.2. Design of the support structures of offshore wind turbines 104 5.3. Assembly of offshore wind turbines 111 5.4. Electrical cables 115 5.5. Access to offshore wind turbines 115 5.6. Floating wind turbines 117 Chapter 6. Conversion Systems for Offshore Wind Turbines 123 Cristian NICHITA and Brayima DAKYO 6.1. Evolution of wind energy technology 123 6.2. Estimating the wind energy resource 140 6.3. Wind turbines 151 6.4 Bibliography 168 Chapter 7. Production of Tidal Range Energy 173 Vincent DE LALEU 7.1. Tidal range energy – theory and potential 173 7.2. Potential of tidal range energy development 177 7.3. Tidal range energy in France: the Rance Tidal Power Plant 180 7.4. Tidal range energy in Canada – Annapolis 192 7.5. Tidal range energy in the United Kingdom – the Severn 197 7.6. Tidal range energy in South Korea – Sihwa 208 7.7. The challenges of tidal range energy 211 7.8. Bibliography 214 CHAPTER 8. CONCEPTS, MODELING AND CONTROL OF TIDAL TURBINES 219 Mohamed BENBOUZID, Jacques André ASTOLFI, Seddik BACHA, Jean Frédéric CHARPENTIER, Mohamed MACHMOUM, Thierry MAITRE and Daniel ROYE 8.1. Introduction 219 8.2. State of the art technology in tidal turbines 220 8.3. Modeling and control of tidal turbines 236 8.4. Bibliography 275 CHAPTER 9. PAIMPOL-BRÉHAT: DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRST TIDAL ARRAY IN FRANCE 279 Pierre BRUN, Laurent TERME and Agnès BARILLIER 9.1. Introduction and context 279 9.2. Selection of technologies 287 9.3. Technical specifications of the project and the producible power 299 9.4. Administrative procedures 305 9.5. Conclusion and perspectives 309 9.6. Bibliography 310 CHAPTER 10. FEEDBACK FROM THE SABELLA TIDAL CURRENT TURBINE PROJECT 311 Jacques RUER 10.1. Introduction 311 10.2. Design of the Sabella turbines 311 10.3. The demonstration project Sabella D03 316 10.4. Conclusions 321 10.5. Bibliography 321 CHAPTER 11. WAVE ENERGY CONVERTERS 323 Judicaël AUBRY, Hamid Ben AHMED, Bernard MULTON, Aurélien BABARIT and Alain CLÉMENT 11.1. Presentation of the wave energy resource 324 11.2. Classification of wave energy converters 329 11.3. Direct wave energy converters with direct electromechanical conversion (type C5) 348 11.4. Fluctuations of power produced by wave energy converters 358 11.5. Bibliography 363 Chapter 12. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: A Historical Perspective 367 Gérard NIHOUS and Michel GAUTHIER 12.1. The thermal resource of the oceans 367 12.2. Main principles of ocean thermal energy conversion 373 12.3. Georges Claude, the pioneer 378 12.4. A renaissance at the end of the 20th Century? 383 12.5. Reflections 400 12.6. Bibliography 401 Chapter 13. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: Solutions Studied 405 Virginie LELARGE, Thierry BOUCHET, Brice HERMANT, Aurélien BOUHIER, Julian BERROU and Cédric AUVRAY 13.1 The industrial approach to ocean thermal energy conversion 405 13.2. The energy conversion system at the heart of OTEC 406 13.3. Integration of OTEC plants 435 13.4. An OTEC plant in the marine environment 452 13.5. Conclusion 461 13.6. Bibliography 461 Chapter 14. Electrical Conversion Systems 463 Jacques COURAULT 14.1. Historical introduction 463 14.2. General facts 464 14.3. Voltage inverters in pulse width modulation 488 14.4. Storage 519 14.5. Control of the voltage Ed 521 14.6. Filtering the output voltages 525 14.7. Transmission 536 14.8. Technology 553 14.9. Maintenance 567 14.10. Conclusion 567 14.11. Bibliography 569 Chapter 15. Cables for Collecting and Transmitting Energy Produced by Offshore Technologies 571 Pierre ARGAUT 15.1. Introduction 571 15.2. General facts 572 15.3. Functions of high-voltage cable systems 574 15.4. Manufacture of submarine cables 606 15.5. Principles and tools for the design of submarine cables 616 15.6. Tests of submarine cables 623 15.7. Specificities of DC cables 626 15.8. Specificities of dynamic cables 626 15.9. Electrical characteristics of submarine cables 626 15.10. New advances presented during JICABLE 2011 628 15.11. Bibliography 629 List of Authors 633 Index 637
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Kohlhammer Der Markusschluss: Narratologie Und
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