Using Advanced Technology-Rich Models for Regional And Global Economic Analysis of GHG Mitigation

Economic analysis of research spillovers implications for the advanced technology program

10.6028/nist.gcr.97-708 ◽

1996 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Adam B Jaffe

Keyword(s):

Economic Analysis ◽

Advanced Technology ◽

Technology Program ◽

Advanced Technology Program

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Techno-economic analysis for the role of single end energy user in mitigating GHG emission

Energy Sustainability and Society ◽

10.1186/s13705-021-00307-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Waqas Ahmed ◽

Jamil Ahmed Sheikh ◽

Muhammad Nouman ◽

Mian Farhan Ullah ◽

M. A. Parvez Mahmud

Keyword(s):

Solar Radiation ◽

Economic Analysis ◽

Energy Production ◽

Fossil Fuel ◽

Meteorological Data ◽

Green Energy ◽

Pv System ◽

Ghg Mitigation ◽

Energy Demands

Abstract Background Households, as end energy users, consume grid electricity to meet their energy demands. However, grids across the globe for energy production are majorly based on fossil fuel technology and make the highest contributions to global warming and climate change due to greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. This generic study aims to investigate the minute role of a single-end energy consumer in GHG mitigation by switching to a rooftop PV system to meet his energy demands and trading surplus energy to the grid through its techno-economic analysis. Method For the study impact, NASA Meteorological Data are used to select an ideal single energy user equipped with a 10-kW PV system based on annual average daily solar radiation and ambient temperature through MATLAB/Simulink, for 11 populous cities in Pakistan. Helioscope software is used to select tilt and azimuthal angles to maximize the solar radiation intercept. Afterward, RETScreen software is used for cost, financial and GHG analysis. Result and conclusion A single end energy user equipped with a 10-kW PV system switched to a green energy source from a fossil fuel-based grid has the potential to avoid the burning of 3570.6 L of gasoline by producing 16,832 kWh of green energy per annum, while financially recovering the 10-kW PV system’s 7337$ grid-tied investment in 5 years (equity) and in 9 years (equity) in a 9077$ stand-alone system over its 25-year life. This approach provides relief to end energy users from high priced grid electricity through environmental friendliness by mitigating 8.3 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per annum from energy production, while providing relief to the main grid by grid stabilization through peak shaving, in the broad sense.

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Techno-Economic Analysis for the Role of Single End Energy User in Mitigating GHG Emission

10.21203/rs.3.rs-72724/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Waqas Ahmed ◽

Jamil Ahmed Sheikh ◽

Muhammad Nouman ◽

Mian Farhan Ullah ◽

M A Parvez Mahmud

Keyword(s):

Economic Analysis ◽

Energy Demand ◽

Fossil Fuel ◽

Meteorological Data ◽

Azimuthal Angle ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Ghg Emission ◽

Pv System ◽

Ghg Mitigation

Abstract Background End energy user relies on fossil fuel-based national grid to meet their energy demand; hence, indirectly contributing towards greenhouse gases (GHG) emission and causing climate change. This study aims to investigate the minute role of a single, end energy user in GHG mitigation by shifting to the green renewable energy source, photovoltaics (PV) through its techno-economic analysis. Method For the study impact, NASA Meteorological Data is used to select an ideal single energy user equipped with 10 kW PV system based on annual- average daily solar radiations and temperature through MATLAB/Simulink, among eleven populous cities of Pakistan. Helioscope software is used to select tilt and azimuthal angle to expose PV surface for most of the solar radiations. Afterwards, RETScreen software is used for cost, financial and GHG analysis. Results and Conclusion The proposed system at single end energy user mitigates 6.9 tonnes of CO2 per annum while producing 16,832 kWh per annum and recovering its 7337$ capital cost in less than five years in the project’s 25-year life span. A single energy user invisible to national grid can play a pivotal role in GHG mitigations while earning from its investment and achieving energy independency from the main grid at the same time.

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Enhancing Clinical Supervision Using High-Definition Real-Time Digital Recording, Annotation, and Bluetooth Technology

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_pers-sig11-2018-0020 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 356-362

Author(s):

Jennifer W. Means ◽

Casey McCaffrey

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Data Collection ◽

Real Time ◽

Clinical Supervision ◽

Video Recording ◽

Advanced Technology ◽

High Definition ◽

Recording Technology ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Additional Data Collection

Purpose The use of real-time recording technology for clinical instruction allows student clinicians to more easily collect data, self-reflect, and move toward independence as supervisors continue to provide continuation of supportive methods. This article discusses how the use of high-definition real-time recording, Bluetooth technology, and embedded annotation may enhance the supervisory process. It also reports results of graduate students' perception of the benefits and satisfaction with the types of technology used. Method Survey data were collected from graduate students about their use and perceived benefits of advanced technology to support supervision during their 1st clinical experience. Results Survey results indicate that students found the use of their video recordings useful for self-evaluation, data collection, and therapy preparation. The students also perceived an increase in self-confidence through the use of the Bluetooth headsets as their supervisors could provide guidance and encouragement without interrupting the flow of their therapy sessions by entering the room to redirect them. Conclusions The use of video recording technology can provide opportunities for students to review: videos of prospective clients they will be treating, their treatment videos for self-assessment purposes, and for additional data collection. Bluetooth technology provides immediate communication between the clinical educator and the student. Students reported that the result of that communication can improve their self-confidence, perceived performance, and subsequent shift toward independence.

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