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The 1997 Kyoto Conference defined CO2 emISSIOn targets for the
developed regions of the world. The EU target of decreasing the
emissions 8% below the 1990 level, by 2010, will require a very
substantial effort covering basically all activities if such a
target is to be reached. Energy-efficient motor systems can provide
one of the most important opportunities to achieve electricity
savings in a cost effective way, avoiding at the same time the
emission of tens of millions of tons of carbon. The reduction of
energy consumption through improvements in energy efficiency is one
of the major instruments for developed and developing countries to
meet the Kyoto commitments. Energy efficiency is also a key element
of the European Union (EU) energy policy, since it improves the
efficiency of the economy, increases energy supply security, and
decreases harmful emissions due to electricity generation. Electric
motor systems use over half of all electricity consumed in
developed countries. Typically about 70% of the electricity which
is used in the industrial sector and about 35% of the electricity
used in the commercial sector in the EU is consumed by motor
systems. In industry, a motor on average consumes an annual
quantity of electricity which corresponds to approximately 5 times
its purchase price, throughout its whole life of around 12 to 20
years.
This book constitutes the presentations made at the Advanced
Research Workshop on Autonomous Robotic Systems, which was held at
the University of Coimbra, Portugal, June 1997. The aim of the
meeting was to bring together leading researchers in the area of
autonomous systems for mobility and manipulation, and the aim of
this book is to share the presentations with the reader. The book
presents the most recent developments in the field. Topics include
sensors and navigation in mobile robots, robot co-operation,
telerobotics, legged robots, climbing robots and applications.
Existing and emerging applications of autonomous syst ems are
described in great detail, including applications in forestry,
cleaning, mining, tertiary buildings, assistance to the elderly and
handicapped, and surgery. The chapters are written in a structured
and advanced tutorial style by leading specialists from Europe,
Australia, Japan and USA. The style will allow the reader to grasp
the state-of-the-art and research directions in the area of
autonomous systems.
This text provides updated coverage of key topics involved in
integrated resource planning (IRP), also called least-cost
planning. IRP in comparison with conventional power can provide the
same energy services at a lower societal cost and with reduced
environmental impacts. The history and basics of IRP is presented.
The link between IRP and the environment is characterized in terms
of impacts and cost-effectiveness. The book also features detailed
chapters on IRP modelling, energy-efficient technologies, and
international experience, including Eastern Europe and developing
countries. The book is intended for researchers, specialists and
electric utility staff involved in energy planning, electricity
conservation, demand-side management and environmental planning.
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