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Showing 1 to 20 of 344 for “"Sustainable energy"”.
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Sustainable energy performances of urban morphologies
This dissertation examines the concept of sustainable energy within a urban design context. In essence, the research aims to answer the question: “what role does the city’s built environment morphology play, if any, in the sustainability of its energy system?”. To answer this question, I first …
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Membrane Processes for Sustainable Energy Applications
… world population leads to ever-increasing energy demand and is stretching the available energy supplies. Consequently, new energy sources must be identified and developed. Economic, environmental and social impact must be considered when evaluating alternative energy sources. An ideal …
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Role of Bioadditions in Sustainable Energy Production
This PhD research investigated the effects of yeast bioaddition on anaerobic digestion (AD) of lignin-rich agricultural waste, specifically rye and corn silage, with a focus on understanding the underlying mechanisms of yeast action on the lignocellulosic component of lignin, biogas production and …
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Modelling sustainable energy and the implications for policy
… feature. This thesis approaches the modelling of sustainable energy from a policymaker’s perspective. The aim is to improve the evidence base and inform policy development. Showing citizens the impact of current policy helps governments to bring forth further support. These assessments can be …
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Investigation of energy storage options for sustainable energy systems.
Determination of the possible energy storage options for a specific source of energy requires a thorough analysis from the points of energy, exergy, and exergoeconomics. The main objective of this thesis is to investigate energy storage options for sustainable energy systems. A technology …
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Multi-criteria Preference Aggregation Framework for Sustainable Energy Planning
In the energy field, the decisions need to take into consideration several factors such as the needs of the population, the environment, suitability, capital cost, sustainability, political goals and the actors involved, with their interests and preferences. The lack of homogeneity in all the …
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Development and Deployment of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies
… are one of the most rapidly growing renewable energy sources, and is regarded as an appealing alternative to conventional power generated from fossil fuel. This is leading to significant levels of distributed renewable generation being installed on distribution circuits. Although renewable …
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PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LITERACY THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE ARCTIC
… and multicultural perspectives of a sustainable energy system are being addressed by Arctic Higher Education curricula in times of carbon-constrained activities. The original contributions to knowledge of this thesis are the Arctic Pedagogical Model of Energy Literacy, Education for …
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An analytic structure for sustainable energy in competitive electricity markets
Thesis (M.Eng. and S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2003.
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Advanced covalent ceramics from organosilicon polymers for sustainable energy and environment
… Simultaneously, investigations of renewable energy sources lead to the development of efficient energy storage materials. PDC route offers a promising solution to both of these applications owing to PDC’s distinct production route and functional properties. This dissertation focuses on two …
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Sustainable energy transition and optimization of grid electricity generation and supply
Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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Energy Conversion Materials: Computational Design of Electrocatalysts Toward Sustainable Energy Applications
<p>As the global-scale need for sustainable energy technologies emerges due to anthropogenic climate change, electrocatalysis plays a crucial role in facilitating many sustainable processes. Several heterogenous cathode materials can perform different electrochemical activities using water, oxygen, …
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Analyzing sustainable energy in developing countries: Selected South African case studies
This thesis demonstrates the use of selected Energy-Environment-Economic (E3) modelling techniques to provide insight to developing country issues. The work focuses on analyzing combinations of technologies and energy use to satisfy potential requirements of consumers at the lowest cost to society. …
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Feasibility Study of Sustainable Energy to Power Wastewater Treatment Plants for Islands
… and public health. Wastewater treatment is very energy intensive as it involves operation of large motors, drives, pumps and other equipment on a 24 hour-a-day basis. Improving quality of sewage treatment to produce more environmentally safe effluent requires more energy. Conventional energy …
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Microgrid design, control, and performance evaluation for sustainable energy management in manufacturing
… end use customers towards a distributed sustainable energy system paradigm. Microgrid technology has been widely investigated and applied in commercial and residential sector, while for manufacturers, it has been less explored and utilized. To fill the gap, the dissertation first proposes …
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Evaluation of guarantees of origin as a regulatory tool for sustainable energy
While the energy sector has an enormous impact on our life, it is one of the most polluting industries. It is therefore crucial to make a transformation and find solutions that can satisfy our energy demand and at the same time eliminate harmful effects. Importance of energy is still more sensible …
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Design of surface and bulk interactions: A computational approach to sustainable energy
… for and design of better materials for a more sustainable planet. In this thesis, we look at two specific applications in two different sectors: industrial and transportation. Separations account for around half of the energy used in the industrial sector, and to reduce the energy used, there …
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Sustainable Energy Transitions in Conflict Contexts: The Role of Local Governance in Palestine
… and socio-technical feasibility in their energy transitions. Institutional co- evolution that goes with technological innovation and socio-institutional feasibility have received less attention. MENA countries like Palestine have adopted a central governance approach, which has been …
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