ID: 59766
Title: Life cycle cost Analysis (A step towards strengthening knowledge to assess the power plant investment Decisions)
Author: Dr. Ambika Prasad dash
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2014
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India vol. 54 (6) 78-87 (2014)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Life cycle cost Analysis, power plant investment, Initial expenditure, Maintenance Implications.
Abstract: Recent trends in the investment in energy sector required the decision making capability for a healthy economy. The international framework of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) targets the mandate to become the leading global environment authority that sets the global agenda and promotes the rational implementation of the environment dimensions of sustainable development.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
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ID: 59765
Title: Energy savings with optimal capacitor placement in Radial Distribution Systems.
Author: V VS N Murty vallem and Ashwani kumar
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2014
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India vol. 54 (6) 36-48 (2014)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Energy saving, Radial distribution systems, Power loss index, Index vector, Power loss sensitivity.
Abstract: This Article presents an approach based on sensitivity based methods viz. Power Loss Index, index vector, and Power loss sensitivity to determine optimal location for the capacitors in radial distribution systems. The optimal size of the capacitors have been obtained to improve voltage profile and to reduce the losses in the network. The cost saving potential has been provided. The approaches are tested on IEEE-10 AND 22 bus systems radial distribution systems (RDS). Load growth and realistic load model as ZIP load model has also considered to obtain the impact on sizes of capacitor banks and the savings.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
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ID: 59764
Title: Lightning Energy can it be Tamed?
Author: Major Prashant S Borde.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2014
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India vol. 54 (3) 94-97 (2014)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: High energy, Lightning Energy, Nuclear reaction Theory
Abstract: I landed in Kashebere village in democratic Republic of Congo as a part of United Nations. This village is a beautiful village at an altitude of 2000 meters above mean sea level and is near to the equator. On an average there are eight to nine months of a rainy season in one year and hence it is densely forested. A particular day has generally all seasons and temperature variations.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59763
Title: Measurement of soil resistivity.
Author: Mayadhar swain
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2014
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Electrical India vol. 54 (3) 62-66 (2014)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Resistance, Soil Resistivity, soil corrosion, HVDC
Abstract: Measurement of soil resistivity is the single most critical factor for designing grounding system for a substation or a power plant. It involves safety of people working in these prmises. It also determines the corrosiveness of soil. The SI unit of resistivity is ohm-meter (?m).But most often Ohm-centimeter (?-cm) is also used.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59762
Title: Need and challenges of Electrical Energy Conservation in India
Author: Kamalapur GD & Udaykumar R Y.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.53 (12) 88-98 (2013)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Electrical Energy Conservation, CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene).
Abstract: The gap between electrical energy supply and demand is continuously increasing despite huge outlay for energy sector since independence. This gap between supply and demand of energy can be bridged with the help of energy conservation which is considered as a new source of energy and environmental friendly. The energy conservation is cost effective with a short payback period and modest investment. There is a good scope of energy conservation in various sectors, viz domestic, industry, agriculture. The planners have already started appreciating the role and significance of energy conservation in future energy scenario of India. An attempt is made in this article to access the need, achievements and further challenges of electrical energy conservation in Indian context.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59761
Title: Technical challenges in Microgrid
Author: Jayesh G Priolkar
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.53 (12) 70-72 (2013)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Microgrid, power system, solar PV plant.
Abstract: Microgrid is a new type of power system which consists of distributed generation sources (DG), storage system and loads that are operated as single entity. Microgrid can operate in two modes, grid connected mode and islanded mode. In grid connected mode, microgrid supplies or draws power from the utility grid depending upon generation and load balance. In case of utility/ grid failure, power shortage during interruption microgrid shifts to islanded mode of operation.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59760
Title: Power system scenario in the state of Karnataka-A study
Author: Nagarjun y.
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.53 (12) 38-53 (2013)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: KPCL (Karnataka power corporation limited), renewable energy, SPS (special protection schemes).
Abstract: The erstwhile Mysore state now (now Karnataka) had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major Hydro- Electrical Generating station at shivasamudram as early as 1902 for commercial operation. Karnataka has always been at the forefront of power generation. The state of Karnataka is located in the southern region of India with installed electricity generation capacity of 13,596 MW (As on 31 st January 2013). Karnataka constitutes 6% of the total installed electricity generation capacity of India. Private sector has a 35% share in the total installed capacity, implying a healthy investment environment for public-private partnership (ppp). Renewable power in Karnataka forms 24% of the total installed capacity
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
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ID: 59759
Title: Energy Efficiency in the power generation sector.
Author: M. Siddharth Bhatt
Editor: Mahadevan Iyer
Year: 2013
Publisher: Mahadevan Iyer
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: Energy Efficiency, vol.53 (12) 24-36 (2013)
Subject: Electrical India.
Keywords: Energy Efficiency, SPV (solar voltaic), Renewable Power Generation, By-product power Generation.
Abstract: This article presents an overview of the supply side options for ensuring energy efficiency in the power generation sector. This sector with a capacity of 190 GW (Jan 2012) is growing at an annual rate of 8%. In the conventional coal fired sector revitalizing of old plants through renovation, modernization and life extension are efficiency boosting initiatives. The other trend is to go in for super critical and ultra supercritical plants. The two most upcoming areas in the power sector are capacity addition through renewable -hydro, Wind, Solar photovoltaic (PV), and captive/ cogenerating plants. In the long range fast breeder, nuclear reactors are solutions which hold promise of as 500 GW for India.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59758
Title: "Opportunities for turbine developers and other service providers.
Author: Stefen Gsanger
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 45-46 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Energy
Abstract: An interview: ?opportunities for turbine developers and other service providers? Interviewed by Issac Bah and Jorg-Rrainer Zimmermann. new energy: What opportunities are there for German wind energy firms on the Chinese market? Stefan Gsanger: The markets in Asia are, of course, highly diverse. But china is by far the largest wind energy market in the world. In 2013, china expanded its wind power capacity once again, increasing its market share even further. The country ' s share even further. The country ' s share of the global market now stands at almost 50 percent. German companies are important players in the wind industry, although German turbines manufacturers do not hold a large market share. Many German supplier ' s do, however , work with Chinese firms, and Chinese market also offers opportunities for turbine developers and other service providers in the engineering sector.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
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ID: 59757
Title: China on track for 200 gigawatts
Author: Andreas Reuter
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 43-44 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Energy
Abstract: When it comes to wind power, china has been the world ' s number one nation for several years. Nowhere else in the world has seen so many turbines installed in such a short space of time. With about 16 gigawatts (GW) of new installed capacity each year, the country has been at the top for a few years now, and its mid-term aim is to have installed 200 GW by 2020.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59756
Title: From solar heat to solar power. (News)
Author: - (News)
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 42-42 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Solar power, wind power, solar heat
Abstract: Cambridge (sr) conventional solar cells have a serious flaw: they can only use part of the sunlight that reaches them to generate electricity, and therefore only operate at around 20 percent efficiency.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59755
Title: A hot new material
Author: Jurgen Heup
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (2) 38-41 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Solar cells, solar power, photovoltaics
Abstract: Researchers at the Korean Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) have apparently succeeded in making an organic solar cell that achieves 16.2- percent efficiency. The interesting thing about it is that the absorber is made of perovskite, a material that made its debut in solar cell technology just five years ago. The Record-breaking work by the Korean researchers quad rupled the efficiency that perovskite had previously been capable of. The Journal ?Science? described the cell as one of the most important technological advances of 2013.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59754
Title: King of Hybrids
Author: Jan Wilms
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (1) 51-52 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: king of hybrids, Panamera S E-Hybrid, 416 hp
Abstract: Porsche has produced the first German plug-in hybrid, the Panamera S E-Hybrid, which has a horse power of 416 h p. In terms of driveability and the quality of its interior amenities, the car certainly puts the competition in the shade. However, the ecological benefits of this Luxury sports saloon car are not really clear.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
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ID: 59753
Title: A small bundle of energy.
Author: Jan Wilms
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (1) 49-50 (2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Bundle of energy, all-electric car, hefty price tag.
Abstract: From the outside, it does n ' t look like much. But Volkswagen ' s first all-electric car could prove to be a winner -if it weren ' t for its hefty price tag.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 59752
Title: Solar factories edge into the black.
Author: Rohan Boyle
Editor: Jorg -Rainer Zimmermann (jz)
Year: 2014
Publisher: German Wind Energy Association.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: New Energy, issue (1)34-37(2014)
Subject: New Energy
Keywords: Solar factories, US biofuel, UK wind
Abstract: With stable prices and strong markets in Asia, the solar sector is enjoying renewed optimism. The mood is less upbeat in the worlds of us biofuel and UK wind as their respective governments bend to pressure for reform.
Location: TE 12 New Biology Building
Literature cited 1: None
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