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This book defines oil price as a social institution that exists
beyond supply-demand mechanisms. Discussing oil markets in the
context of the broader sociology of prices, it covers a number of
theoretical and practical dimensions, such as new market
uncertainties and trends, and social perceptions of energy security
and of power. Further, based on case studies it explores the
implications for OPEC, Russia, and Central and Eastern Europe, as
well as for the energy transition and for international investment
arbitration. Featuring contributions from leading academics,
researchers and business professionals, the book offers an
interdisciplinary perspective on the oil price. "This book brings
together an impressive team of scholars with fresh perspectives on
the oil price. Even as the world attempts energy transition, oil
consumption continues and the oil price is likely to become even
more unpredictable and unclear than in the past. This book helps
make sense of this challenging topic." -Indra Overland is a
Research Professor and Head of Centre for Energy Research,
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) "A revealing
and multidimensional analysis of oil price fluctuations in a market
that seeks less uncertainty. This book discusses market and price
evolution in the context of market theories, history and real-time
market analysis. A welcome and timely contribution to our
understanding of global energy markets." Dr. Sara Vakhshouri is
Founder and President of SVB Energy International and Professor of
Energy Security at the Institute of World Politics.
This book presents the latest findings and information on flash
floods in Egypt and presents case studies from various regions
throughout the country. The quantitative and qualitative dimensions
of these flash floods are discussed on the basis of statistical
analysis and field observations. The book covers a broad and
diverse range of topics, including evaluation of drainage basins,
early warning systems, flash flood investigations, hydrologic
simulation, GIS and flash floods, environmental flash floods,
hazard management, flash flood monitoring, assessment of flood
risks, flash flood vulnerability and mitigation, management of
flash floods, prediction and mitigation, and rainfall harvesting
and utilization. The book offers a unique source of information on
virtually all dimensions of flash floods in Egypt and their
environmental impacts, and combines analysis, observations, and
experts' hands-on field experience. It also supports the assessment
and management of flash floods in Egypt, a country currently facing
many challenges in implementing sustainable development plans,
mainly because of the severe water scarcity the arid country
facing.
This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of US policy
from the perspective of an analyst and scholar from the region.
This volume discusses the US energy diplomacy in the Caspian Sea
region since 2001. It compares the foreign policy of the Bush,
Obama, and Trump administrations, following the changing role of
energy in the behavior of the US toward states in the energy hubs
of Central Asia and the Caspian Sea. The chapters employ historical
analysis, regional analysis, interviews, and case studies to trace
the evolution of US interests in the area and posits likely trends
for future policy. Topics discussed include: China's massive Belt
and Road Initiative the energy and foreign policies of the Caspian
littoral states in comparison with those of China, India, the
European Union, and Turkey the escalation of differences among key
OPEC members during the Trump era the impact of the oil price war
on the US shale industry the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on
the oil market Russian and U.S. competition in the EU energy market
the US-China trade war and the role of energy in the first phase of
the US-China trade deal the energy policy of the incoming US
President, Joe Biden Shedding light on the complex geopolitics of
the US-Caspian Sea Energy diplomacy, this volume will be of
interest to researchers of foreign policy, diplomacy, international
relations, and energy policy as well as policymakers and analysts
working in related areas.
This book shows some secure control methods of networked control
systems related to linear control system, nonlinear control system,
multi-agent system and its applications in power systems. The
proposed secure control methods provide some useful results about
modeling of network attacks, resilient analysis and synthesis
methods, active defense control method.The contents of this book
are lists as followings. (1) Modeling of DoS attacks, deception
attacks and replay attacks; (2)Secure control methods are proposed
by combing delay system method, switched system method and
event-based control method. (3) Active control methods are proposed
by using model-predictive control and redundant control. (4) The
proposed control methods are applied to the security problem of
power system.The methods of this book include DoS attacks modeling
such as, periodic jamming attack model,model-based average dwell
time model, deception attack modeling and relay attack modeling;
piece-wise Lyapunov-Krasoviskiifunctional method, stochastic
control method; the results including resilient conditions of
networked control system and related resilient control design
method with linear matrix inequalities(LMIs).From this book,
readers can learn about the general network attack modeling
methods, resilient analysis and synthesis methods, active control
methods from viewpoint of redundancy control, and secure conditions
of power systems.Some fundamental knowledge prepared to read this
book includes delay system theory, event triggered mechanism, T-S
fuzzy system theory and frequency/voltage control of power system.
This book mainly investigates the cooperative optimal control of
hybrid energy system, it presents security control, multi-objective
optimization, distributed optimization and distributed control
approaches for tackling with security, economic and stability
problem of the hybrid energy system. It aims to solve some
challenging problems including security issue, economic cost or
benefits from both power generation side and load demand side, and
coordination among different power generators. The methods proposed
in this book is novel and attractive, it consists of the
hierarchical optimal control strategy for the security issue,
multi-objective optimization for both economic and emission issue,
and distributed optimal control for coordination among power
generators. Readers can learn novel methods or technique for
tackling with the security issue, multiple-objective problem, and
distributed coordination problem. It also may inspire readers to
improve some drawbacks of existing alternatives. Some fundamental
knowledge prepared to read this book includes basic principles of
the multi-agents system, robust optimization, Pareto-dominance
optimization, and background of electrical engineering and
renewable energy.
The rigorous treatment of combustion can be so complex that the
kinetic variables, fluid turbulence factors, luminosity, and other
factors cannot be defined well enough to find realistic solutions.
Simplifying the processes, The Coen & Hamworthy Combustion
Handbook provides practical guidance to help you make informed
choices about fuels, burners, and associated combustion
equipment-and to clearly understand the impacts of the many
variables. Editors Stephen B. Londerville and Charles E. Baukal,
Jr, top combustion experts from John Zink Hamworthy Combustion and
the Coen Company, supply a thorough, state-of-the-art overview of
boiler burners that covers Coen, Hamworthy, and Todd brand boiler
burners. A Refresher in Fundamentals and State-of-the-Art Solutions
for Combustion System Problems Roughly divided into two parts, the
book first reviews combustion engineering fundamentals. It then
uses a building-block approach to present specific computations and
applications in industrial and utility combustion systems,
including those for Transport and introduction of fuel and air to a
system Safe monitoring of the combustion system Control of flows
and operational parameters Design of a burner/combustion chamber to
achieve performance levels for emissions and heat transfer
Avoidance of excessive noise and vibration and the extension of
equipment life under adverse conditions Coverage includes units,
fluids, chemistry, and heat transfer, as well as atomization,
computational fluid dynamics (CFD), noise, auxiliary support
equipment, and the combustion of gaseous, liquid, and solid fuels.
Significant attention is also given to the formation, reduction,
and prediction of emissions from combustion systems. Each chapter
builds from the simple to the more complex and contains a wealth of
practical examples and full-color photographs and illustrations.
Practical Computations and Applications for Industrial and Utility
Combustion Systems A ready reference and refresher, this unique
handbook is designed for anyone involved in combustion equipment
selection, sizing, and emissions control. It will help you make
calculations and decisions on design features, fuel choices,
emissions, controls, burner selection, and burner/furnace
combinations with more confidence.
This book provides the readers with a timely guide to the
application and integration of interdisciplinary principles from
the fields of kinetic design, mechanics, energy and materials
engineering in the fields of architecture and engineering design.
It explores the potential integration of autoreactive solutions,
unpowered kinetic systems triggered by changes in the surrounding
latent energy conditions, within man-made artefacts with added
functionality and efficiency. Related interdisciplinary parameters
are explored discussing morphology, mechanics, energy and materials
in detail. Each chapter examines the implications of autoreactivity
in one specific field, providing a general overview and listing
relevant motion design parameters and identifying for the reader
those aspects that have a high potential to open up for new design
directions. The book guides readers through a highly
multidisciplinary field of design, offering an extraordinary
resource of knowledge for professional architects, engineers and
designers, as well as for university teachers, researchers and
students. Interdisciplinary research is presented throughout the
book as a powerful resource that can serve architecture and design,
and a learning method to rethink innovative, optimal and
sustainable solutions.
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