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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Energy hub"”.
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Optimal operation an sizing of a combined heat and power system integrated with demand side response in a smart energy hub
… applied to generate thermal and electrical energy in residentialand commercial buildings. This thesis aims to investigate the efficient operation and optimal sizing problems of CHP to guide optimal operations of a smart energy hub (S.E. Hub).
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An analysis of the photovoltaic value chain for reviewing solar energy policy in Massachusetts
… jobs and develop Massachusetts as a renewable energy hub. The primary option is whether to focus on bringing jobs in manufacturing, R&D or installation to the state. Once the state decides on the type of job or mix of jobs desired, then the state can explore which technology is most likely to …
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The robotic fac̦ade : a design solution for energy conservation in the CityHome of the future
… has been conceptualized as a way to improve energy performance, making it the energy hub of the home, and housing the majority of the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment. The design makes use of activity recognition to aid with this energy performance improvement, and adapts …
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IRANIAN NATURAL GAS: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS
… for Iran to develop and resurrect its battered energy infrastructure with foreign investments. Though the United States withdrew from the JCPOA in May 2018, Iran is expected to increase its natural gas production to at least satisfy growing domestic demands. After analyzing Iran’s natural gas …
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A blessing or a curse? An anatomy of the Republic of Cyprus energy program
… has been transformed from an almost exclusively energy consumer to both an energy producer and an energy hub. This transition has already brought (geo)political and economic benefits, but it has also caused the development of a new field of confrontation between the Republic of Cyprus and the …
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Analysis of the Law on Adjudication of Construction Disputes in Alberta
… is true of Alberta’s economy especially as the energy hub of Canada. Construction projects are inherently capital-intensive and complex. They are also dispute intensive. The most common construction disputes are payment-related, and if not managed and resolved promptly, these disputes can hinder …
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Optimal Operation of Multi-Energy Systems in Integrated Energy Networks with Distributed Peer-to-Peer Energy Transactive Framework
Multi-carrier energy systems (MES) and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing have gained research attention for their sustainability benefits to energy systems. As a result, this thesis proposes optimal operation models for integrated energy distribution networks with interconnected MES operating in a …
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Spatial and temporal disaggregation of whole system energy models through exemplar local multi-carrier networks
Different futures of domestic energy use - in particular, considering options in heat provision - are simulated and analysed within characteristic UK local energy systems (urban, suburban, rural) in order to determine the Delivered Cost of Energy, Emissions Intensity, and Abatement Cost for …
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Barriers to energy-efficiency implementation: a study of the uptake of energy-efficiency initiatives offered through incentive schemes in South Africa
Energy efficiency has been widely recognised as a powerful tool for improving the energy situation across the globe. Whether by increasing energy security, reducing carbon emissions or alleviating grid strain, proven methods of energyefficiency management can bring about significant savings at a …
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Maintenance improvement in the petrochemical industry
… that have greatly impacted our world is that of energy development out of which the petro-chemical industry is an important one. The petro-chemical industry remains the main energy hub for our world today through ranges of products coming from its ambit but not without its own challenges too. One …
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Towards an ever closer union: with the Turks next door? Is Turkey the ideal energy partner for the EU?
This thesis explores the respective energy policies of the European Union (EU) and Turkey, identifying common goals and external threats in order to entertain the hypothesis of whether Turkey is the ideal energy partner for the EU. The analysis supports the formation of a full energy partnership …
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Planning and Operation of Multi-Vector Energy System with High Penetration of Renewable Energy Sources
The increasing penetration of renewable energy sources (RESs) into current electricity network introduces challenges to the planning and operation of electricity network due to the intermittent nature of the resources which will result in variability and uncertainty in electricity supply. The …