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The creation and diffusion of knowledge - an agent based modelling approach

De Albuquerque, Emmanuel P. - 2021

In this paper I propose a novel abstract mechanism for the creation and diffusion of knowledge and use an agent based modelling approach to explore it. The mechanism takes into account the relation between the phenomena that agents attempt to explain and the stocks of knowledge available in a...

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Assessment of Potential Capacity Increases at Combined Heat and Power Facilities Based on Available Corn Stover and Forest Logging Residues

Radhakrishnan, Selvarani; Paz, Joel O.; Yu, Fei; … - In: Energies 6 (2013) 9, pp. 4418-4428

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) production using renewable energy sources is gaining importance because of its flexibility and high-energy efficiency. Biomass materials, such as corn stover and forestry residues, are potential sources for renewable energy for CHP production. In Mississippi,...

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Achieving a Green Solution: Limitations and Focus Points for Sustainable Algal Fuels

Aitken, Douglas; Antizar-Ladislao, Blanca - In: Energies 5 (2012) 5, pp. 1613-1647

Research investigating the potential of producing biofuels from algae has been enjoying a recent revival due to heightened oil prices, uncertain fossil fuel sources and legislative targets aimed at reducing our contribution to climate change. If the concept is to become a reality however, many...

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Life Cycle Assessment of Biochar<i> versus</i> Metal Catalysts Used in Syngas Cleaning

Frazier, Robert S.; Jin, Enze; Kumar, Ajay - In: Energies 8 (2015) 1, pp. 621-644

) study was performed to analyze the sustainability, via impact assessments, of producing a metal catalyst<i> versus</i> a …

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A Power Load Distribution Algorithm to Optimize Data Center Electrical Flow

Ferreira, João; Callou, Gustavo; Maciel, Paulo - In: Energies 6 (2013) 7, pp. 3422-3443

. Such high electrical energy consumption emphasizes the issues of sustainability and cost. Against this background, the … performing the integrated evaluation of dependability, cost and sustainability. More specifically, the PLDA optimizes the flow … distribution of the energy flow model (EFM). EFMs are responsible for estimating sustainability and cost issues of data center …

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An Integrated Modeling Approach to Evaluate and Optimize Data Center Sustainability, Dependability and Cost

Callou, Gustavo; Ferreira, João; Maciel, Paulo; … - In: Energies 7 (2014) 1, pp. 238-277

cloud computing. The conflicting requirements are the high availability levels demanded against the low sustainability …). The EFM also estimates the sustainability impact and cost issues of data center architectures. Additionally, a methodology …

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Sustainability Criteria and Indicators for the Bio-Based Economy in Europe: State of Discussion and Way Forward

Fritsche, Uwe R.; Iriarte, Leire - In: Energies 7 (2014) 11, pp. 6825-6836

to assure a sound sustainability framework. This paper reviews international and European sustainability initiatives … mainly for biomass for bioenergy. The basic and advanced sustainability indicators are identified and described with …

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Implications of an increase in domestic prices of gas in Russia, an application of the regional economic model SUSTRUS

Heyndrickx, Christophe; Alexeeva-Talebi, Victoria; … - 2012

The present paper studies the effect of an upward correction of the natural gas price on the Russian domestic market. Russia has the largest gas reserves in the world and currently produces around 550 billion cubic meters of gas each year. Sixty percent of the production is sold domestically at...

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Exploring the Potential for Energy Efficiency in Turkey

Tagliapietra, Simone - 2016

Energy efficiency is one of the key crossroads between energy, climate and economic issues. In fact, it represents one of the most cost effective ways to enhance security of energy supply, to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and to enhance economic competitiveness at one fell swoop. This...

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Current Status and Prospects of Biodiesel Production from Microalgae

Wu, Xiaodan; Ruan, Rongsheng; Du, Zhenyi; Liu, Yuhuan - In: Energies 5 (2012) 8, pp. 2667-2682

Microalgae represent a sustainable energy source because of their high biomass productivity and ability to remove air and water born pollutants. This paper reviews the current status of production and conversion of microalgae, including the advantages of microalgae biodiesel, high density...

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