ID: 61731
Title: How costly are driving restrictions programs? Evidence from Mexico City.
Author: Allen Blackman, Francisco Alpizar, Fredrik Carlsson and Marisol Rivera Planter.
Editor: Sarah Aldy
Year: 2015
Publisher: Resources for the future
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Resources Issue No. 190 14-15 (2015)
Subject: Resources
Keywords: Costly, Driving, Restrictions, Programs, Evidence, Mexico City.
Abstract: If you think traffic congestion and air pollution are bad where you live, a visit to Mexico City may provide some perspective. The average commuter there spends the equivalent of three 40-hour work weeks stuck in traffic each year. And some sections of the city have unhealthy concentrations of every major pollutant.
Perhaps not surprisingly, government officials in Mexico City have resorted to heavy-handed tactics to deal with these problems. Among them is the ?Day Without Driving? (Hoy No Circula) program, which since 1989 has banned some vehicles from driving one workday each week (and since 2008 one Saturday each month) , depending on the last digit of the license plate.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61730
Title: Adaptation: An Essential, but lagging, part of Global Warming Policy.
Author: Joel Darmstadter
Editor: Sarah Aldy
Year: 2015
Publisher: Resources for the future
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Resources Issue No. 190 10-12 (2015)
Subject: Resources
Keywords: Adaptation, essential, lagging, Global Warming policy.
Abstract: What does the Republic of Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, have in common with the state of California? Whether the former ' s inundation, brought on by Cyclone Pam in March of this year, was exacerbated by sea-level rise or whether the latter ' s prolonged drought similarly might be an early harbinger of global warming-each case dashes the illusion that there is time to spare. Even if there were, the long-term benefits of a global greenhouse gas mitigation regime remain an uncertain prospect. In a short, a delay in adaptation to unavoidable climatic threats is an unaffordable luxury. Action can no longer be averted on account of eventual mitigation measures.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61729
Title: The Benefits of preventing invasive Species: Timing Matters
Author: Rebecca Epanchin-Niell and Andrew Liebhold.
Editor: Sarah Aldy
Year: 2015
Publisher: Resources for the future
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Resources Issue No. 190 6-7 (2015)
Subject: Resources
Keywords: Benefits, preventing, invasive, species.
Abstract: Experts estimate that invasive plants and animals in the united States cost the nation billions of dollars in damages each year. However, empirical studies of invasion costs and impacts primarily focus on short-term damages rather than long-term total costs, which are important for quantifying the benefits of preventing invasions.
In our new research published in Ecological Economics, we find that temporal factors are critical to determining the long-term invasion costs and evaluating the benefits of quarantine and prevention policies. We focused in particular on the lag time between an invader ' s arrival and the initiation of damages, as well as the persistence of damages.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61728
Title: Recent Trend And Technological Development In Transformer Insulation.
Author: Dr. N Kumarappan, P. Balaji and N.S Srinath.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 188-194 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Recent, Trend, Technological, Development, Transformer, Insulation.
Abstract: Power transformers have been used since the beginning of commercial power distribution in the late 1800s.They step-up and step-down voltages (and inversely, the magnitude of currents when power in =power out), to allow the efficient transmission of power, by reducing losses caused by high currents in long conductors. The first transformers were of wood construction; air insulated and had very low current ratings. As power requirements increased, transformers were constructed with their windings mounted inside sealed tanks, full of insulating oil. This general design concept allowed for better cooling and higher voltage ratings, and has remained in place for over 100 years. In the past 30 years, the use of gas as a dielectric has emerged as a safer, more environmentally friendly and as a replacement for oil.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61727
Title: Reactive Power Cost Analysis Of Generators For Remuneration Of Reactive Power Support.
Author: Dr. Ashwani Kumar
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 178-181 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Reactive, Power, Cost, Analysis, Generators, Remuneration, Reactive, Power, Support.
Abstract: The Independent System Operator (ISO) procures reactive power as an ancillary service from the synchronous generators and condensers to maintain security of the power system. Since cost is involved to procure reactive reserve services and to maintain the services, the service providers should be remunerated according to their reactive power supply to the system. For the recovery of the cost of reactive power, most of the utilities charge industrial consumers based on kVA demand and penalize the utilities for the poor power factor. This fixed cost recovery of reactive power is insufficient, and in the competitive markets may not provide accurate price signal for the ancillary providers. Looking into the limitations of a reactive power price to be charged from the consumers based on power factor penalties authors suggested the use of economic principles based on marginal theory. However, the prices of reactive power based on the marginal price theory represent a small portion of the actual reactive power price.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61726
Title: Advance Energy Efficient Transformers Testing (Transforming Quality Power For Indian Manufactures)
Author: D A Suthar
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 172-174 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Advance, Energy, Efficient, Transformers, Testing, Transforming, Quality, Power, Indian, Manufactures.
Abstract: Electronic transformers have become a part and parcel of all modern industries, smart manufacturing industries, automation industries, textile, refrigeration, all multi national companies as well as all process industries. Without transformers one cannot imagine the growth of his/her empire or industry.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61725
Title: Power Scenario Of Andhra Pradesh
Author: Simmi Sharma
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 162-169 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Power, Scenario, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: The availability of reliable, quality and affordable power helps in the rapid agriculture, industrial and overall economic development of the state. The total installed utility power generation capacity is nearly 20, 000 MW in the state. Only, 11,400 MW is the committed power supply to the state with power purchase agreements. Rest of the capacity is exporting electricity mainly to Telangana state depending on fuel availability. Significant amount of investments were made for building up generation capacity, strengthening transmission and distribution network, industrial feeder segregation, loss reduction and improving quality of power supply.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61724
Title: History of Karnataka Power Sector
Author: L Somaraju
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 156-161 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: History, Karnataka, Power, Sector.
Abstract: The main purpose of the government was making electricity available to all sections of the society at an affordable cost and over all development of the state. AEH connections, industries, village drinking water supplies, servicing of IP set connections were encouraged.
During 1984 the deep bore well technology was brought in for supplying clean drinking water to rural population. Farmers were attracted by this technology and the farmers who were deprived of water facility for the agricultural activities in their dry lands rushed for adopting this technology. At this juncture, government of that day came to the rescue of farmers who were in need of energizing their irrigation pump sets.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61723
Title: Nuclear Energy Are We Sitting On A Ticking Bomb?
Author: Anuj Mahajan
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 150-151 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Nuclear, Energy, We, Sitting, Ticking, Bomb.
Abstract: Nuclear energy is irreversibly destructive and its pernicious effects on the surrounding environment far outnumber its benefits.
India has an installed electricity generation capacity of 274 GW. Whereas, it is presently requires 1, 100 billion kWh of electricity, which is slated to go up to 1, 524 billion kWh by 2016 -17, 2, 118 billion kWh by 2021-22 and 3,880 billion kWh by 2031-32, considering an average GDP growth rate of 8 %.As a measure to bridge this gaping hole, India has been investing heavily to augment its nuclear power generation capacity. It has already installed a few nuclear reactors and is in the process of setting up a few more. India initially plans to increase its nuclear electricity generation capacity from present 5,780 MW to63 GW by 2032, but the target was revised in 2011 to a more realistic 27.5 GW. The Atomic Energy Commission envisages a target of 500 GW of nuclear generation by 2060.But the mad race for setting up nuclear power plants, owing to their chequered past, has raised a red flag over the issue.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61722
Title: The Potential Of Renewable Energy Sources In The Energy Sector In India.
Author: Lekha Chandran
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 146-149 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Potential, Renewable Energy Sources, Energy Sector, India.
Abstract: India became the world ' s third largest producer of electricity in the year 2013and accounts for 4.8 % of global share in electricity generation. But its per capita electricity consumption is only 746 kWh, which is lower compared to many countries, through electricity tariff is cheaper in India. Energy is the basic input in all sectors of the nation ' s economy, and the standard of living is directly related to pr capita energy consumption. As the country is heavily populated, provision of adequate quantities and kinds of energy is a challenge to the government, and the institutions in the country engaged in tasks relating to energy supply and transport. The commercial energy inputs to the Indian economy are from conventional sources like coal, hydroelectricity and nuclear energy. The country currently has total installed capacity of thermal 70 %, hydroelectric 16 %, nuclear 2 % and renewable 12%.For long term sustainability, minimum utilization of fossil fuel for energy and maximum utilization of renewable energy are to be considered. At the same time, minimum losses during generation, transport and utilization sector is also important.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61721
Title: Moving Towards A Cleaner Future
Author: Dinesh Dhut
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 144-145 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Moving, Towards, Cleaner, Future
Abstract: Aided by its briskly improving economic position, India has been able to further its growth and expansion with policy based action and guidance from the government. For the advancement and progress to trickle down to the last mile, there will be a need for continuous demand in energy supply, which can power up the growth and possibly fast track it too. For the fruits of digitization as well as initiatives like e-governance to percolate to end consumers, the need arises for 24 x 7 power supply. The same logic also holds true for businesses, because to function unhindered and efficiently, they will need continued access to mission critical data and therefore ensuring uninterrupted energy supply is non-negotiable for their growth.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61720
Title: Geothermal Energy
Author: Mayadhar Swain
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 140-143 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Geothermal, Energy
Abstract: At present most of our energy demand is met by conventional fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. But these are available in limited quantities. It is estimated that we could consume all the oil in about 40 years and the natural gas soon after. However, coal is available in plenty, but its extraction is not as per demand. The other problem with fossil fuels is environmental. After combustion, they emit carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, which causes global warming. They also release many other harmful by-products that pollute the environment.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61719
Title: Electricity From Garbage
Author: R P Deshpande
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 136-138 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Electricity, Garbage
Abstract: All cities anywhere have garbage disposal as a major problem. It is produced in large quantities, and has nowhere to go, except mostly in landfills. This is attracting attention of city planners lately and measures are being considered towards making the garbage disposal fruitful and productive. On e of the major areas of interest is the use of garbage for energy.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61718
Title: Scientific Automation In Wind Turbines.
Author: Pascal Dresselhaus
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 132-134 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Scientific, Automation, Wind, Turbines.
Abstract: Scientific Automation from Beckhoff represents a combination of high performance Industrial or Embedded PCs, the highly deterministic EtherCAT fieldbus system and intelligent software. These components are also required for automating modern wind turbines. Wind turbine manufactures want to use the same system for control tasks, monitoring, grid synchronization and system-wide communication. Just thinking of the complex Condition Monitoring algorithms which are to be processed on the controller, it becomes clear that it makes sense to use multicore CPUs.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 61717
Title: Appraisal Of Centralised And Decentralised Energy Systems.
Author: T V Ramachandra & Ganesh Hegde
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 1995
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: EWRG, CES
Reference: Electrical India, Vol 55 (11) 118-126 (2015)
Subject: Electrical India
Keywords: Appraisal, Centralised, Decentralised, Energy, Systems.
Abstract: Grid systems based on centralized electricity generation has posed serious challenges to the environment, as well as to the economy. These systems have failed to electrify every household in the country due to technical and economical non-feasibility apart from higher transmission and distribution losses. In this context, Distributed Generation (DG) has been playing a prominent role in the regional development, as well as electrification of remote villages. D G optimally harvests locally available renewable energy sources and integrates with the grid. Regional Integrated Energy Plan (RIEP) based on decentralized energy systems optimizes share of available resources while ensuring reliable energy supply. Spatial assessment of renewable energy sources aids in effective planning to meet the energy demand at local levels. An optimal energy plan based on renewable energy sources mitigates GHG emissions, while providing reliable energy to all citizens in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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