scholarly journals Energy-water nexus in East Iraq: capacity potential analysis and spatial assessment for an integrated CSP solar power & RO brackish water desalination plant in Khanaqin area

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayder Mohammed Issa
Keyword(s):  
Solar Power ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Water Desalination ◽  
Kriging Interpolation ◽  
Map Algebra ◽  
Site Suitability ◽  
Weighting Method ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Suitability Assessment ◽  
Rating Method

Abstract In this research, an analysis of site suitability and potential desalination capacity for an integrated concentrated solar power (CSP) and reverse osmosis (RO) system can be established to overcome water-energy nexus problems such as water supply shortage, fossil fuel carbon emission, and increasing power consumption in Khanaqin area, East Iraq. Regarding various environmental and economic criteria, the analysis employed different methods and tools: analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method, additive weighting method for location selection (SL), and kriging interpolation with map algebra spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS software. The chosen criteria were assessed by using the rating method, and then the relative weight of each criterion was determined. Site suitability assessment results showed that only 0.05% of the study area, represented by thirteen sites, was highly suitable for the integrated CSP-RO system. Considering higher potential desalination capacity of the integrated CSP-RO system, the number of suitable sites was further refined, therefore only two plant sites were suggested for optimum desalination capacity. The current study helps to quantify factors related to establishing and operating combined CSP and RO plant, which aid for further insight investigations on solar and water resources availability of similar systems for different areas around the world.

GIS BASED SITE SUITABILITY MODELLING FOR LOCATING SOLAR POWER PARK IN THIRUVANNAMALAI DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
R. RESHMA ◽  
M. RAMESH ◽  
JAYASEELAN STEPHEN ◽  
R. JAGANATHAN ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Site Suitability

Mapping concentrated solar power site suitability in Algeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 168 ◽  
pp. 838-853
Author(s):  
Brahim Haddad ◽  
Pilar Díaz-Cuevas ◽  
Paula Ferreira ◽  
Ahmed Djebli ◽  
Juan Pedro Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Solar Power ◽  
Concentrated Solar Power ◽  
Site Suitability

Marble waste site suitability assessment using the GIS-based AHP model

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fawad ◽  
Farid Ullah ◽  
Muhammad Irshad ◽  
Wisal Shah ◽  
Qaisar Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Site ◽  
Site Suitability ◽  
Ahp Model ◽  
Suitability Assessment ◽  
Marble Waste

scholarly journals GIS spatial analysis of the distribution of snow depth: A study of western Rhodopes, Bulgaria

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-55
Author(s):  
Valentina Nikolova ◽  
Aleksandar Penkov
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Snow Cover ◽  
Snow Depth ◽  
Kriging Interpolation ◽  
Map Algebra ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Distance Weighted ◽  
Point Data ◽  
Gis Environment ◽  
Elevation Model

The aim of the present research is to show the advantages of information technology in investigating the snow cover. The snow data is usually taken from the measurement in meteorological stations which are often sparsely and insufficient. The problem in the analysis of the snow cover is how to present point data spatially and what is the most appropriate model. The area of the present research is the western part of Rhodopes mountain (Southern Bulgaria). The relief is variable from low to high mountainous and the climate is influenced by the high altitude and Mediterranean air advections. The spatial analysis of the distribution of snow depth is done in ArcGIS by application of Spatial Statistics Tools and Geostatistical Analyst. We considered altitude, aspect and slope as explanatory variables that could be used for determination of the territorial distribution of the snow depth. These factors are determined on the base of digital elevation model and the relationship between variables is evaluated by application of regression analysis, ordinary less squares (OLS) analysis and geographically weighted regression (GWR). The high values of R2 (above 0.7) show the representativeness of the model. A map of spatial distribution of snow depth is created by Map algebra in GIS environment, applying the regression equation of the relation snow depth - altitude. Inverse distance weighted and ordinary kriging interpolation are also carried out. The research shows that spatial presentation of point snow data and its interpretation should be done taking into account the relief and the exposition of the territory.

Neuro-fuzzy resource forecast in site suitability assessment for wind and solar energy: A mini review

2020 ◽  
Vol 269 ◽  
pp. 122104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Adedeji ◽  
Stephen A. Akinlabi ◽  
Nkosinathi Madushele ◽  
Obafemi O. Olatunji
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Site Suitability ◽  
Suitability Assessment ◽  
Neuro Fuzzy

The MED-CSD Project: Potential for Concentrating Solar Power Desalination Development in Mediterranean Countries

2011 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Moser ◽  
Franz Trieb ◽  
Jürgen Kern ◽  
Houda Allal ◽  
Nicolas Cottret ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Power ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Feasibility Studies ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Water Desalination ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Concentrating Solar Power ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Framework Conditions ◽  
Solar Field

Within the MED-CSD project, feasibility studies of integrated hybrid concentrating solar power (CSP) and seawater desalination (DES) plants were carried out in selected locations in Morocco, Italy, Cyprus, Egypt and Gaza/West Bank. After a review on CSP and desalination technologies, ten typical sites within the five partner countries have been selected. For each location, a CSP-DES plant was modeled. The model bases on hourly time series of solar irradiance, ambient temperature, as well as wind speed and includes local seasonal and hourly load curves for power and water. Surplus thermal energy from the solar field is fed into the energy storage, so that operation is possible at night and during cloud transients; gaps between demand and solar power production are covered by cofiring with fossil fuel. Different plant components (solar field collectors and desalination technologies) have been compared. A techno-economic model is applied in order to analyze the economic feasibility and the required financial framework conditions of the projects. Furthermore, an analysis of the market potential of concentrating solar power for sea water desalination in the Mediterranean Region and socio-economic and environmental impact analyses were implemented.

scholarly journals Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) restoration in Puget Sound: development of a site suitability assessment process

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1066-1074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Thom ◽  
Jeffrey Gaeckle ◽  
Kate Buenau ◽  
Amy Borde ◽  
John Vavrinec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zostera Marina ◽  
Puget Sound ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Site Suitability ◽  
Suitability Assessment ◽  
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