An original assessment of the influence of soft dimensions on implementation of sustainability practices: implications for the thermal energy sector in fast growing economies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamalakanta Muduli ◽  
Simonov Kusi-Sarpong ◽  
Devendra K. Yadav ◽  
Himanshu Gupta ◽  
Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Sustainability Practices

scholarly journals FEATURES OF THE FORMATION OF ENERGY TARIFFS AND WAYS TO REDUCE THEM ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE SAKMARSKAYA THERMAL POWER PLANT

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3(31)) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Yuliya Aleksandrovna Mironova ◽  
Svetlana Aleksandrovna Dedeeva
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Power Plant ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Cost

This article presents the basic principles of pricing in the economy, examines the factors influencing the formation of tariffs in the energy sector. Using the example of the Sakmarskaya termal power stantion, the categories that determine the cost of finished products are distinguished. Measures are proposed that can reduce production costs and thereby reduce the cost of electric and thermal energy by about 1.5 times.

scholarly journals Strategic Sustainability:the Case of the New Zealand Energy Sector

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sebastian Kramer
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Energy Companies ◽  
Corporate Level

<p>This thesis takes an in-depth look at the current sustainability practices of two specific energy companies in the New Zealand energy sector to develop a framework for how they might strategically implement sustainable practices. This is done through investigating and subsequently comparing New Zealand's and Germany's sustainability practices at both government and corporate level in order to draw conclusions on how New Zealand could improve in both sectors. In addition to the framework this thesis aims to clearly outline the difficulties companies might encounter when implementing sustainable practices, and the potential payoff they can expect from it. This thesis used a multiple case-study approach in combination with a comparative study to highlight the differences between each country's government and corporate approaches to sustainability. A framework of how to best integrate sustainability into corporations was developed using an extensive literature review of sustainability topics. Interviews were conducted with two New Zealand 'cases' using interviews as the primary means of data collection. In addition to this, extensive secondary data was used for both the New Zealand and German cases as well as for government policies. The findings of this thesis were diverse. The multiple cases-studies found vast differences within the corporations' implementation policies, as well as their intentions behind integrating sustainability practices. The comparative study found notable differences between both governments' sustainability policies, demonstrating a potential to learn from one another's policy implementations. Moreover, the findings illustrated differences between the New Zealand and German energy markets and government policies, and more importantly, how that could restrict each country's potential for sustainable development. The key practical implication of this thesis is that energy companies in New Zealand can employ the developed framework as a guideline on how to integrate sustainability into their companies. Furthermore, companies can use this thesis as a reference list for sustainability issues, as this paper combines many aspects of sustainability. On an academic level this thesis may well offer new insights into sustainable practice on both government and corporate level. This thesis is a valid contribution to the field of sustainability, especially in the context of the New Zealand energy sector. Furthermore, a comparative study between New Zealand and Germany in the context of sustainability on both government and corporate level has not been done before and as such has unique value.</p>

Physicochemical Analysis of Distribution of Useful Components in Waste in the Thermal Energy Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 464-476
Author(s):  
V. S. Rimkevich ◽  
A. P. Sorokin ◽  
A. A. Pushkin ◽  
I. V. Girenko
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Physicochemical Analysis ◽  
Useful Components

scholarly journals CONCEPT OF EFFICIENT REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN UKRAINE’S ENERGY SECTOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-17
Author(s):  
Oleksandr SERDIUK ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Economic Incentives ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Economic Point

Ukraine’s energy system, namely the sector of thermal energy, is the country’s largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions nowadays. Given the significant contribution of Ukraine’s energy sector to the nationwide producing greenhouse gas emissions, the need for its restructuring is becoming increasingly obvious from an economic point of view. However, the lack of economic incentives for private parties and the limited financial capacity of the public sector hamper the implementation of appropriate measures. Given that the natural economic incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the private sector in the energy sector (80% of the thermal energy sector belongs to the private sector) can only arise in the event of a change in the energy market situation, this raises the question of how to effectively use the limited financial resources of the state for such needs. In view of this, the concept of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Ukraine’s energy sector is developed, which should be implemented in three stages: (i) the optimization of electricity generation at the TPPs by bringing the load to the maximum and relatively efficient levels, at which the largest amount of energy will be generated per unit of greenhouse gas emissions; (ii) clustering of TPPs into two groups by the performance indicators of operation: the identifying relatively efficient TPPs to be modernized; (iii) ranking of relatively inefficient TPPs by priority for replacement with renewable energy sources. To identify the enterprises in relation to which the proposed measures should be applied, the software is developed, which will determine the relevant information by analyzing the data characterizing the activity of enterprises.

scholarly journals Strategic Sustainability:the Case of the New Zealand Energy Sector

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Sebastian Kramer
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Energy Companies ◽  
Corporate Level

<p>This thesis takes an in-depth look at the current sustainability practices of two specific energy companies in the New Zealand energy sector to develop a framework for how they might strategically implement sustainable practices. This is done through investigating and subsequently comparing New Zealand's and Germany's sustainability practices at both government and corporate level in order to draw conclusions on how New Zealand could improve in both sectors. In addition to the framework this thesis aims to clearly outline the difficulties companies might encounter when implementing sustainable practices, and the potential payoff they can expect from it. This thesis used a multiple case-study approach in combination with a comparative study to highlight the differences between each country's government and corporate approaches to sustainability. A framework of how to best integrate sustainability into corporations was developed using an extensive literature review of sustainability topics. Interviews were conducted with two New Zealand 'cases' using interviews as the primary means of data collection. In addition to this, extensive secondary data was used for both the New Zealand and German cases as well as for government policies. The findings of this thesis were diverse. The multiple cases-studies found vast differences within the corporations' implementation policies, as well as their intentions behind integrating sustainability practices. The comparative study found notable differences between both governments' sustainability policies, demonstrating a potential to learn from one another's policy implementations. Moreover, the findings illustrated differences between the New Zealand and German energy markets and government policies, and more importantly, how that could restrict each country's potential for sustainable development. The key practical implication of this thesis is that energy companies in New Zealand can employ the developed framework as a guideline on how to integrate sustainability into their companies. Furthermore, companies can use this thesis as a reference list for sustainability issues, as this paper combines many aspects of sustainability. On an academic level this thesis may well offer new insights into sustainable practice on both government and corporate level. This thesis is a valid contribution to the field of sustainability, especially in the context of the New Zealand energy sector. Furthermore, a comparative study between New Zealand and Germany in the context of sustainability on both government and corporate level has not been done before and as such has unique value.</p>

scholarly journals Practical method of risk assessment in the energy sector under uncertainty

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69
Author(s):  
T. B. Malkova ◽  
A. V. Malkov
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Risk Function ◽  
Practical Method ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Electrical Networks ◽  
Management Decisions ◽  
Managerial Decisions

The study presents a methodology for assessing financial risks using projects AMI implementation and ASCOTE in the face of uncertainty. An example of an evaluation of a real project for the implementation of ASUE and ASCUTE systems is presented. The main problems of implementation of this project are considered. In modern conditions of business operation, the decisionmaking process is based only on the experience and intuition of experts is currently not effective. We must use modern information technologies, which have already received the generic name «decision support systems for management decisions». Taking into account the weak formalization of such tasks, it is necessary to apply methods of system analysis with the involvement of expert assessment technology, both at the initial and final stages of obtaining and choosing the most rational alternatives to management decisions. The tasks of improving the accuracy and efficiency of measurement of electrical and thermal energy, power in electrical networks, the amount of thermal energy in thermal networks are due to the following main reasons: firstly, a significant increase in the cost of electrical and thermal energy, secondly, the reforms carried out in the energy sector of the Russian Federation, thirdly, the fair billing. The research is devoted to the analysis and assessment of the priority of ASUE and ASCUTE functions. The Association of risk subsystems and functions in a single multi-level system. Based on the analysis of binary relations, an integrated model of the risk-function system in the form of a hierarchical tree structure is obtained. Applied the method of paired comparisons in the assessment of risk hierarchies that affect the effectiveness of the projects. The paper presents approaches to solving problems related to organizational and technical reengineering of production, which is due to the weak structuring of these problems, from the formation of goals to the adoption of technical and managerial decisions.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF THE APPLICATION OF COGENERATION UNITS IN BOILERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (73) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
M. Koroli
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Thermal Power Plants ◽  
Global Energy ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Production And Consumption

In the global energy sector, there is a steady trend towards an increase in the production and consumption of energy. As the analysis of the technology has shown, mini-Thermal Power Plants (TPP) are one of the key solutions to the problem. The construction, as well as the reconstruction of existing boiler houses in the mini-TPP will not only ensure more efficient use of fuel through the combined production of electric and thermal energy, but also improve the reliability of power supply to settlements and industrial enterprises

scholarly journals Photomicrogrph Atlas of Wood Pellet Components

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Drobniak
Keyword(s):  
Light Microscopy ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Wood Products ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Wood Pellets ◽  
Wood Pellet ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Reflected Light

Concerns about climate change, energy security, and the diversification of energy supplies have made renewable resources increasingly more attractive and important sources of energy. As interest grows, bioenergy (energy from bio-based sources) is becoming more environmentally friendly and economically viable and has started to play a more prominent role in the global energy mix. In this changing market, wood pellets have emerged as a sustainable source of power with the potential to become a mainstream fuel in the future energy market. Pellets are currently the most economical way of converting biomass into fuel, and they are a fast-growing component of the energy sector. Pellets can be made from various types of biomass including industrial waste and co-products, food waste, agricultural residues, and virgin lumber, which are compressed under high pressure. Among these, wood pellets are the most common, and they generally are made from raw trees, wood shavings, compacted sawdust, industrial wastes from the milling of lumber, manufacture of wood products and furniture, and construction. The wood pellets available on the market are sold as fuel (heating and grilling) or as absorbents for animal bedding. But while the wood pellets are a fast-growing component of the energy sector and important tool in fight with global warming, it is important to understand influence of wood pellet quality on combustion emissions, and how their usage impacts human health and environment. Thanks to wood pellet industry efforts, especially in the North America and European Union, many of the wood pellets follow rigorous production procedures, and certification. However, there are still some manufacturers that do not use the same production scrutiny, which can result in poorer quality of their pellets. Our research show that in some extreme cases these uncertified wood pellets contain more than 20 percent of impurities. While some of those contaminants are so big that can be visible even without microscope the majority of the contaminants are of micrometer size and can be detected and identify only under a microscope. While the current standards test the quality of pellets based on a variety of physical and chemical properties, some impurities in pellets (glass, plastic, metal, ceramics, coal, and coke) are not easily identified this way. Our research shows that reflected light microscopy can be successfully used to identify and quantify those contaminants. Although  reflected light microscopy technique is a well-known and widely used method allowing examination of various materials, this is a novel application for pellet fuels.

Probing the Secrets of Hydrogen Bonding in Organic Salt Phase Change Materials: the Origins of a High Enthalpy of Fusion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Louise Piper ◽  
Craig M Forsyth ◽  
Mega Kar ◽  
Doug MacFarlane ◽  
Karolina Matuszek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Organic Salt ◽  
High Enthalpy ◽  
Salt Phase ◽  
New Phase

The development of new phase change materials that can store large amounts of renewable thermal energy will aid the decarbonisation of the energy sector that is crucial for future generations....

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