Evolution of energy resources—Historical transition, current status and future prediction

The correlation between the development of the world’s population is examined and, in connection with this, the expansion and development of the list of problems necessary for solving the problems of life support for a growing population is considered. It is indicated that the solution of these problems will contribute to the consumption of energy resources, which requires the identification and implementation of alternative sources. It was noted and justified that for this purpose the most promising in this direction around the world are biomass, which are involved in the production of renewable fuel bioenergy based on them. The classification and possibilities of biofuel compositions and the technology of thermochemical production of them and on their basis thermal energy, electricity and the development of bio-based chemicals and materials from biomass are given. The modularity of production was confirmed, including the collection, conversion, energy supply, classification and processing of the remains - products of these stages of production. A list of factors that negatively affect the social, economic and environmental conditions is formulated.

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State of the Art in Research on Optimum Design, Reliability and Control of Renewable Energy Microgrids

ELEKTRIKA- Journal of Electrical Engineering ◽

10.11113/elektrika.v17n3.84 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 23-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Abubakar Abdulkarim ◽

Nasir Faruk ◽

A. O. Oloyode ◽

Lukman A. Olawoyin ◽

Segun I. Popoola ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Optimum Design ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Current Status ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Areas ◽

Future Prediction ◽

And Control ◽

Critical Literature

This paper has presented a comprehensive review in the area of microgrid from the design to implementation. The aim is to evaluate the current status, problems and research efforts toward realising functional microgrids in the power system. The expectations about microgrid are many; therefore the study is divided into three main sections. Recent advancements in the wind energy, solar energy and their future prediction are summarised. States of arts in optimum design of renewable energy microgrid are also investigated. In addition, critical literature review in the reliability analysis of microgrids consisting of renewable energy sources is also reported. Control of microgrids consisting renewable energy sources have been presented. Some examples of existing microgrids across the globe are critically reviewed. The work therefore recommends that energy planners and all stakeholders should consider environmental and regional difference in microgrids planning. Finally, future research areas and directions in these areas are highlighted.

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Design Concept of Advanced Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor and Related R&D in Korea

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations ◽

10.1155/2013/290362 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Yeong-il Kim ◽

Yong Bum Lee ◽

Chan Bock Lee ◽

Jinwook Chang ◽

Chiwoong Choi

Keyword(s):

Fast Reactor ◽

Electricity Generation ◽

Nuclear Power ◽

Large Scale ◽

Development Program ◽

Energy Resources ◽

Test Facility ◽

Current Status ◽

Hydraulic Test ◽

Design Concepts

Korea imports about 97% of its energy resources due to a lack of available energy resources. In this status, the role of nuclear power in electricity generation is expected to become more important in future years. In particular, a fast reactor system is one of the most promising reactor types for electricity generation, because it can utilize efficiently uranium resources and reduce radioactive waste. Acknowledging the importance of a fast reactor in a future energy policy, the long-term advanced SFR development plan was authorized by KAEC in 2008 and updated in 2011 which will be carried out toward the construction of an advanced SFR prototype plant by 2028. Based upon the experiences gained during the development of the conceptual designs for KALIMER, KAERI recently developed advanced sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) design concepts of TRU burner that can better meet the generation IV technology goals. The current status of nuclear power and SFR design technology development program in Korea will be discussed. The developments of design concepts including core, fuel, fluid system, mechanical structure, and safety evaluation have been performed. In addition, the advanced SFR technologies necessary for its commercialization and the basic key technologies have been developed including a large-scale sodium thermal-hydraulic test facility, super-critical Brayton cycle system, under-sodium viewing techniques, metal fuel development, and developments of codes, and validations are described as R&D activities.

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Changes of hepatitis C virus-infected individuals in Saga prefecture during 1992-2006: current status and future prediction

Kanzo ◽

10.2957/kanzo.50.122 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 50 (3) ◽

pp. 122-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Iwata Ozaki ◽

Seiji Kawazoe ◽

Toshihiro Nakayama ◽

Michiaki Koga ◽

Toyoaki Maeyama ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis C Virus ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

Current Status ◽

Future Prediction

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Renewable Energy Resources in Bangladesh: Current Status and Future Prospects

10.1109/pvsc43889.2021.9518861 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Md Milon Uddin ◽

Jounsup Park

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Resources ◽

Current Status ◽

Renewable Energy Resources ◽

Future Prospects

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Primary air pollutant emissions of coal-fired power plants in China: Current status and future prediction

Atmospheric Environment ◽

10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.08.021 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 42 (36) ◽

pp. 8442-8452 ◽

Cited By ~ 318

Author(s):

Y ZHAO ◽

S WANG ◽

L DUAN ◽

Y LEI ◽

P CAO ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Power Plants ◽

Air Pollutant ◽

Pollutant Emissions ◽

Current Status ◽

Future Prediction

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Saudi Arabia’s Solar and Wind Energy Penetration: Future Performance and Requirements

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13030588 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 588 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Fahad Alharbi ◽

Denes Csala

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Wind Energy ◽

Energy Security ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Energy Resources ◽

Temperature Performance ◽

Wide Range ◽

Future Prediction ◽

Wind Energy Resources

Saudi Arabia fully depends on fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas to generate its electricity. Fossil fuels may have limited life and a history of fluctuating costs, which will lead to multiple issues that can affect the energy security of this country in the long-term. Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) is a concept different to “energy security”, which must consider the solar and wind energy as basic sources of energy supplies in Saudi Arabia. Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) and Brownian Motion (BM) approaches were employed to predict the future behaviour of solar and wind energy, along with long-term temperature performance, based on 69 years of historical daily data. MCS and BM were employed to provide a wide range of options for future prediction results. A validation exercise showed that the north-western region was the most highly recommended region for deployment of solar and wind energy applications due to an abundance of solar and wind energy resources with low temperature supported by a clearer sky during the year. This is followed by the southern region, which exhibited good solar and wind energy resources. This study can be considered as a roadmap to meet the climate and sustainability goals by providing a long-term overview of solar energy, wind energy, and temperature performance in some countries that have a lack of long-term future prediction analysis such as Saudi Arabia.

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