"This book explores how several optimization techniques involving extensive search, analytical approach and the computational or artificial intelligence. It also explores computational intelligence based on nature inspired meta-heuristic approaches are finding wider acceptance for optimization...

1. Introduction to energy economics -- Part 1: Concepts -- 2. Economic concepts applied to the energy sector -- 3. Energy data and energy balance -- 4. Energy demand analysis -- 5. Energy demand forecasting -- 6. Economic analysis of investments -- 7. Economics of non-renewable energy supply --...

This research study proposes a technique for the multi-objective optimization (MOO) of the energy, exergy, and economy (3E) factors in the context of a combined heat and power plant (CHPP) system. The rapidly increasing demand for energy necessitates improvements in plant equipment performance...

"Energy Economics outlines the fundamental issues and possible solutions to the challenges of energy production and use, presenting a framework for decisions based upon sound economic analysis. This approach considers market forces and policy goals, including economic prosperity, environmental...