Energy Systems Analysis for Developing Countries

The lecture notes presented in these pages were originally developed for use in the Energy Management Training Program (EMTP), sponsored by the Office of Energy, U. S. Agency for International Development. This program, held at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and the Institute for Energy Resear...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Meier, P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1984, 1984
Edition:1st ed. 1984
Series:Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 What is Energy Systems Analysis
  • 1.2 Applicability of Energy Systems Analysis to Developing Countries
  • 1.3 A Framework for National Energy Planning
  • 1.4 Scope of This Book
  • 2 Mathematical Fundamentals
  • 2.1 Matrix Algebra
  • 2.2 Econometrics
  • 2.3 Linear Programming
  • 2.4 Classical Optimization Techniques
  • 2.5 Statistical Analysis of Energy Data: Oil Consumption in Tunisia
  • 3 Network Models
  • 3.1 Reference Energy Systems
  • 3.2 Energy Demand and Fuel Mix Analysis
  • 3.3 Matrix Algebraic Formulation: Application to the Dominican Republic
  • 3.4 Matrix Notation for Fuel Mix Tables; Residential Demand in the Dominican Republic
  • 4 Econometric Models
  • 4.1 Estimating Elasticities
  • 4.2 Estimation Problems
  • 4.3 Application: Income and Price Elasticity of Energy Demand in Tunisia
  • 5 Petroleum Sector Models
  • 5.1 Technical Background
  • 5.2 A Simple Refinery LP
  • 5.3 Application to a West African Refinery
  • 5.4 Application: Refinery Rehabilitation in Bangladesh
  • 6 Input-Output Models
  • 6.1 Fundamentals of Input-Output Analysis
  • 6.2 Energy Denominated I/O Tables
  • 6.3 RES-Transaction Table Relationships
  • 6.4 Interfuel Substitutions in the I/O Framework
  • 6.5 An Energy Input-Output Model for Portugal
  • 7 Industrial Process Models
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 A Process Model of the Egyptian Iron and Steel Industry
  • 8 Electric Sector Models
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 The Capacity Expansion Problem
  • 8.3 Adding a Spatial Dimension: The Siting Problem
  • 8.4 The Treatment of Electric Transmission in Spatial Programming Models
  • 8.5 Incorporating Water Resource Planning Considerations
  • 8.6 Environmental Considerations
  • 8.7 An LP of the Jordanian Electric System
  • 9 Energy System Optimization Models
  • 9.1 The Basic Linear Programming Model
  • 9.2 Capacity Variables
  • 9.3 Interpretation of the Shadow Prices
  • 10 Simulation Models
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 An Energy Cash Flow Simulation Model
  • 11 Energy Economic Linkages
  • 11.1 Linking the I/O and LP
  • 11.2 Process Model Linkages
  • 11.3 Macroeconomic Linkages