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Showing 1 to 20 of 569 for “"Energy production"”.
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Role of Bioadditions in Sustainable Energy Production
… the lignocellulosic component of lignin, biogas production and microbial communities. While previous studies have explored bioadditives in lignocellulosic biomass degradation, the detailed mechanisms of these bioadditives, particularly yeast, in enhancing anaerobic digestion remain poorly …
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Integrating carbon capture and storage with energy production from saline aquifers
… gas and injecting CO₂ into saline aquifers are energy intensive, costly, and technically challenging. Production of dissolved natural gas and geothermal energy by extraction of aquifer brine has shown the potential of offsetting the cost of CO₂ capture and storage along with other technical and …
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Enhancing state energy production : construction work in progress in energy infrastructure projects
… modernization. As states confront increasing energy shortages driven by broadband expansion, industrial growth, and outdated infrastructure, modernizing the electrical grid has become a central issue in energy policy discussions. One key area of focus is the difference in cost recovery …
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Optimal initial fuel distribution in a thermal reactor for maximum energy production
… fuel in a reactor in order to obtain the maximum energy possible, for which, without changing a fixed initial fuel mass, the results for different initial fuel and control poison configurations are analyzed and the corresponding running times compared. One-dimensional, two energy-group theory is …
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Resilient Ford's Landing: Stormwater Management, Urban Heat Island Mitigation, and Energy Production
… management, urban heat island mitigation, and energy production. It strives to redefine Ford's Landing as a sustainable and resilient place by retrofitting, innovating, and tailoring solutions to the site as well as improving the quality of life for its residents while being a better, model …
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The application of biogas technology in South Africa for small-scale energy production
This study has aimed to contribute to the development of low-cost or "simple" biogas technology, i.e. the design, construction, operation and utilisation of relatively simple biogas systems in South Africa, and to explore the utilisation of the technology by lower-income groups in the rural areas …
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Moving towards a more sustainable model of energy production & consumption: a case for Indonesia
This thesis provides an assessment of Indonesia’s energy infrastructure following the decarbonization objectives set forth by the government at the G20 conference in Bali in 2022. Its goal is to compare the current models of production to local development objectives, and assess the state of key …
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Evaluation of four rugged long-term velocity measurement methods for assessment of hydrokinetic energy production
… predict the 95% confidence interval of the power production from hydrokinetic turbines at potential river sites. This novel measurement buoy measures flow velocities inferred from the tilt angle of the buoy using an inertial measurement unit sensor, tension on the wire rope connecting the buoy to …
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Multicriteria Decision Method for Renewable Energy Production: Siting Solar, Wind and SHP Plants in Zimbabwe
Energy plays an enormous role in economic growth, progress, and development. The energy development in Zimbabwe has not been coincident with the rising demand of energy, placing a large strain on existing resources. Most of the energy is powered by coal-fired stations that now require major …
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Characterizing the Influence of Turbulence Intensity on Energy Production at the Vineyard Wind 1 Farm
… power generation by wind farms. As offshore wind energy development increases in the United States, it is necessary to understand the impact turbulence intensity uncertainty has on predicting the annual energy production (AEP) of a wind farm. In numerical models used to calculate farm power, …
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Wind plant annual energy production maximisation and efficiency improvement with considerations for thrust and turbulence intensity
… within the WP hence hampering its power and energy efficiency. Although sparse turbine deployments are common offshore to reduce wake effects and maximise efficiency, these resulting large T-2-T distances could increase operational and maintenance costs due to long cabling and tedious …
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Numerical simulation of geothermal energy production in the Estevan area using water and CO2 as working fluids
Geothermal energy is a promising and clean renewable resource that is widely accessible around the world (Avci, A.C., et al., 2020). The city of Estevan is proven to possess some geothermal qualities which can be utilized for heating and electrical power generation (Jacek Majorowicz et al., 2021). …
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Energy production, distribution, and pollution controls: Combining engineering and economic analysis to enhance efficiency and policy design
… which focus on enhancing various aspects of the energy supply chain. While each paper adopts a different methodology, all three combine engineering data and/or techniques with economic analysis to improve efficiency or policy design within energy markets. ^ The first paper combines a chemical …
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Applications of Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Remote Sensing to Improving Air Quality and Solar Energy Production
… (PVs), known as soiling, can diminish solar energy production appreciably. As of 2018, the global cumulative PV capacity crossed 500 GW, of which at least 3–4% was estimated to be lost due to soiling, equivalent to ~4–6 billion USD revenue losses. In the context of a projected ~16-fold …
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The making of ' green ' capitalism in Europe ' s marginal regions : renewable energy production as territory grabbing for accumulation
… of surplus value in and around renewable energy generation at the level of production areas, the enclosure and transformative processes it triggers, the class and factional cleavages it entails, and the regulatory mechanisms and legitimation narratives to which it is associated. …
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Correlation between the precipitation and energy production at hydropower plants to mitigate flooding in the Missouri River Basin
… hydropower plants serve as one source of green energy for power companies. These plants are located in various geographical regions throughout the United States and can be split into three main classifications: run of river, basins, and reservoirs. The energy production at hydropower plants can …
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Implications of geothermal energy production via geopressured gas wells in Texas : merging conceptual understanding of hydrocarbon production and geothermal systems
This thesis evaluates the overall geothermal energy development potential of the state of Texas by combining resource assessment studies from both the hydrocarbon and conventional geothermal sectors. Cooperation between these industries is often shown to result in a symbiotic relationship that will …
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