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Energy, Risk and Governance : The Case of Nuclear Energy in India /

Wong, Catherine Mei Ling,


1. Nuclear Energy, Risk and Governance -- 2. Risk in Social Theory -- 3. The Making of India's Nuclear Energy Programme -- 4. Elite Risk Perceptions -- 5. Risk and Safety -- 6. Public Risk Perceptions -- 7. From Risk Management to Risk Governance -- 8. Conclusion. This book is about how energy, risk and governance are intertwined in the development of the nuclear industry in India and its relationship with the Indian public. It provides a rare insider-view of how the nuclear establishment thinks about risk, contrasted with public understandings of nuclear risk. Energy, Risk and Governance presents a nuanced picture of why nuclear energy is still considered by some as a rational choice. This is in spite of its risks, the ambiguities in both expert and public risk perceptions, and the internal reflexivities that have emerged within the nuclear establishment as a result of the Fukushima-Daiichi disaster that is absent from public discourse. The insights in this book are not unique to India and similar observations can likely be made across the global nuclear industry. Reflecting on what this means for risk governance in practice, this book proposes practical suggestions and some tools that practitioners in the nuclear industry can use in public engagement, risk communication and deliberation at various stages of decision-making.
Date Published:2018

1. Nuclear Energy, Risk and Governance -- 2. Risk in Social Theory -- 3. The Making of India's Nuclear Energy Programme -- 4. Elite Risk Perceptions -- 5. Risk and Safety -- 6. Public Risk Perceptions -- 7. From Risk Management to Risk Governance -- 8. Conclusion. This book is about how energy, risk and governance are intertwined in the development of the nuclear industry in India and its relationship with the Indian public. It provides a rare insider-view of how the nuclear establishment thinks about risk, contrasted with public understandings of nuclear risk. Energy, Risk and Governance presents a nuanced picture of why nuclear energy is still considered by some as a rational choice. This is in spite of its risks, the ambiguities in both expert and public risk perceptions, and the internal reflexivities that have emerged within the nuclear establishment as a result of the Fukushima-Daiichi disaster that is absent from public discourse. The insights in this book are not unique to India and similar observations can likely be made across the global nuclear industry. Reflecting on what this means for risk governance in practice, this book proposes practical suggestions and some tools that practitioners in the nuclear industry can use in public engagement, risk communication and deliberation at various stages of decision-making.

Date Published:2018

Advanced computational techniques for renewable engergy systems


Includes author index. In this book, one hundred selected articles, in which the technology and science elite share, contribute to technology development, collaborate and evolve the latest cutting-edge technologies, open ecosystem resources, new innovative computing solutions, hands-on labs and tutorials, networking and community building, to ensure better integration of artificial intelligence into renewable energy systems. Innovation in computing continues at a growing pace. The key to success in this area is not only hardware, but also the ability to leverage rapid advances in artificial intelligence (including machine learning and deep learning), data analytics, data streaming, and cloud computing, which go hand in hand with intensive research activity on the underlying computational methods. The chapters in this book are organized into thematic sections on: advanced computing techniques; artificial intelligence; smart and sustainable cities; renewable energy systems; materials in renewable energy; smart energy efficiency; smart cities applications: recent developments and new trends; online, supervision of renewable energy platforms; predictive control in renewable systems; smart embedded systems for photovoltaic applications.
Date Published:2023

Includes author index. In this book, one hundred selected articles, in which the technology and science elite share, contribute to technology development, collaborate and evolve the latest cutting-edge technologies, open ecosystem resources, new innovative computing solutions, hands-on labs and tutorials, networking and community building, to ensure better integration of artificial intelligence into renewable energy systems. Innovation in computing continues at a growing pace. The key to success in this area is not only hardware, but also the ability to leverage rapid advances in artificial intelligence (including machine learning and deep learning), data analytics, data streaming, and cloud computing, which go hand in hand with intensive research activity on the underlying computational methods. The chapters in this book are organized into thematic sections on: advanced computing techniques; artificial intelligence; smart and sustainable cities; renewable energy systems; materials in renewable energy; smart energy efficiency; smart cities applications: recent developments and new trends; online, supervision of renewable energy platforms; predictive control in renewable systems; smart embedded systems for photovoltaic applications.

Date Published:2023

Improving markets for recycled plastics : trends, prospects and policy responses

Lerpiniere, David,


"[A]uthored by David Lerpiniere and Ed Cook of Resource Futures." "Co-funded by the European Union[.]" -- cover.
Date Published:2018

Greenhouse gas emissions trading and project-based mechanisms : proceedings, OECD Global Forum on Sustainable Development, Emissions Trading, CATEP Country Forum, 17-18 March 2003, Paris

OECD Global Forum on Sustainable Development: Emissions Trading, (2003 :,


Papers from a forum hosted by OECD in conjunction with Concerted Action on Tradeable Emissions Permits (CATEP). Foreword -- Introduction / Stephen Bygrave -- Pt. I. Experience and lessons from emissions trading and project-based mechanisms in developing and transition countries: Implementing SO₂ emissions trading in China / Yang Jintian ... [and others]. The state of development of national clean development mechanism offices in Central and South America / Liana Morera, Olga Cabeza and Thomas Black-Arbelèz. Establishing a national authority for the clean development mechanism: the Costa Rican experience / Paulo Manso. Implementing Kyoto-type flexibility mechanisms for India: problems and prospects / Shreekant Gupta. Choosing environmental policy instruments in the real world / Ruth Greenspan Bell. Building institutions to address air pollution in developing countries: the cap and trade approach / Joe Kruger, Katherine Grover, and Jeremy Schreifels -- Pt. II. Tradeable permits in the policy mix and harmonisation of emissions trading schemes: Harmonisation between national and international tradeable permit schemes / Erik Haites. Efficient and effective use of tradeable permits in combination with other policy instruments / Nick Johnstone. Turning an early start into a false start: implications of the EU emissions trading directive for the UK climate change levy and climate change agreements / Steve Sorrell -- Pt. III. Transition issues and areas for further work: on carbon prices and volumes in the evolving 'Kyoto market' / Michael Grubb. Political economy of tradeable permits: competitiveness, co-operation and market power / Frank J. Convery ... [and others]. Monitoring, accounting and enforcement in emissions trading regimes / Sonja Peterson -- Pt. IV. Summary: Experience with greenhouse gas emissions trading and project-based mechanisms in OECD and non-OECD countries / Stephen Bygrave.
Date Published:2004

Papers from a forum hosted by OECD in conjunction with Concerted Action on Tradeable Emissions Permits (CATEP). Foreword -- Introduction / Stephen Bygrave -- Pt. I. Experience and lessons from emissions trading and project-based mechanisms in developing and transition countries: Implementing SO₂ emissions trading in China / Yang Jintian ... [and others]. The state of development of national clean development mechanism offices in Central and South America / Liana Morera, Olga Cabeza and Thomas Black-Arbelèz. Establishing a national authority for the clean development mechanism: the Costa Rican experience / Paulo Manso. Implementing Kyoto-type flexibility mechanisms for India: problems and prospects / Shreekant Gupta. Choosing environmental policy instruments in the real world / Ruth Greenspan Bell. Building institutions to address air pollution in developing countries: the cap and trade approach / Joe Kruger, Katherine Grover, and Jeremy Schreifels -- Pt. II. Tradeable permits in the policy mix and harmonisation of emissions trading schemes: Harmonisation between national and international tradeable permit schemes / Erik Haites. Efficient and effective use of tradeable permits in combination with other policy instruments / Nick Johnstone. Turning an early start into a false start: implications of the EU emissions trading directive for the UK climate change levy and climate change agreements / Steve Sorrell -- Pt. III. Transition issues and areas for further work: on carbon prices and volumes in the evolving 'Kyoto market' / Michael Grubb. Political economy of tradeable permits: competitiveness, co-operation and market power / Frank J. Convery ... [and others]. Monitoring, accounting and enforcement in emissions trading regimes / Sonja Peterson -- Pt. IV. Summary: Experience with greenhouse gas emissions trading and project-based mechanisms in OECD and non-OECD countries / Stephen Bygrave.

Date Published:2004

Guidelines for revalidating a process hazard analysis

American Institute of Chemical Engineers,


Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Glossary and Nomenclature -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Objective of this Book -- Scope of this Book -- How to Use This Guidelines Book -- 1 OVERVIEW OF THE PHA REVALIDATION PROCESS -- 1.1 What is a PHA and What is a PHA Intended to Accomplish? -- 1.2 Overview of Typical PHA Activities -- 1.2.1 PHA Core Methodology -- 1.2.2 PHA Complementary Analyses -- 1.3 General Risk Assessment Principles -- 1.3.1 Risk and Risk Toler -- 1.3.2 Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 1.4 PHA Revalidation Objectives -- 1.5 PHA Revalidation Concept -- 1.6 PHA Revalidation Cycle -- 1.7 The Role of a PHA Revalidation Procedure -- 1.8 Relationship of RBPS Pillars to a PHA Revalidation -- 2 PHA REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS -- 2.1 External Legal/Regulatory Requirements -- 2.1.1 General Obligations -- 2.1.2 Specific RAGAGEPs -- 2.2 Internal Company Policy Requirements -- 2.2.1 Compliance-Driven Policies -- 2.2.2 EHS-Driven Policies -- 2.2.3 Value-Driven Policies -- 2.3 Internal Company Drivers That Impact Revalidation -- 2.4 Principles for Successful Definition of Revalidation Requirements -- 3 EVALUATING THE PRIOR PHA -- 3.1 Prior PHA Essential Criteria -- 3.1.1 Prior PHA Methodology Used -- 3.1.2 Prior PHA Inputs -- 3.1.3 Prior PHA Scope -- 3.1.4 Drawing Essential Criteria Conclusions -- 3.2 Prior PHA Quality and Completeness -- 3.2.1 Application of Analysis Method(s) -- 3.2.2 Level of Detail and Accuracy of the Core Analysis -- 3.2.3 Logic Errors and Inconsistencies in the Analysis -- 3.2.4 Failure to Document Hazards -- 3.2.5 Improper Application of Risk Tolerance -- 3.2.6 Drawing Quality and Completeness Conclusions -- 3.3 Prior PHA Topics for Additional Evaluation -- 3.3.1 Status of Prior PHA Recommendations. 3.3.2 Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 3.3.3 Opportunity to Learn and Capture Information -- 3.3.4 Continuous Improvement -- 3.3.5 PHA Documentation Software Changes -- 3.3.6 Time Since the Previous Redo -- 3.4 Principles for Successful Prior PHA Evaluation -- 4 EVALUATING OPERATING EXPERIENCE SINCE THE PRIOR PHA -- 4.1 Operating Experience Influence on Revalidation -- 4.2 Types of Operating Experience That Should Be Considered -- 4.2.1 MOC and PSSR Records -- 4.2.2 Incident Reports -- 4.2.3 Routine Maintenance Records -- 4.2.4 Audit Results -- 4.2.5 Organizational Changes Not Addressed by MOCs -- 4.2.6 Metrics and Overall Performance -- 4.3 How Operating Experience Affects the Revalidation -- 4.4 Principles for Successful Operating Experience Evaluation -- 5 SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE PHA REVALIDATION APPROACH -- 5.1 Revalidation Approaches -- 5.1.1 Update -- 5.1.2 Redo -- 5.1.3 Combining Update and Redo in a Revalidation -- 5.2 Selecting the Revalidation Options -- 5.2.1 Have the Requirements Changed Significantly? -- 5.2.2 Is the Prior PHA Deficient or Unacceptable? -- 5.2.3 Are There Too Many Changes or Significant Revelations in Operating Experience? -- 5.3 Principles for Successful Revalidation Approach Selection -- 6 PREPARING FOR PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 6.1 Planning the Revalidation Meetings -- 6.1.1 Establishing the Revalidation Scope -- 6.1.2 Selecting Team Members -- 6.1.3 Estimating Schedule, Time, and Resources -- 6.2 Identifying and Collecting Information -- 6.2.1 Determining Information Requirements -- 6.2.2 Distributing Information -- 6.3 Reviewing and Preparing Information -- 6.3.1 Prior PHA Reports and Related Documentation -- 6.3.2 Prior PHA Recommendation Resolution Status -- 6.3.3 MOC and PSSR Records -- 6.3.4 Audit Results -- 6.3.5 Incident Reports -- 6.3.6 Current Piping and Instrument Diagrams. 6.3.7 Current Operating Procedures -- 6.3.8 Special Considerations for Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 6.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Preparation -- 7 CONDUCTING PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 7.1 Applying Analysis Methodologies -- 7.1.1 Revalidation of the Core Analysis -- 7.1.2 Revalidation of Complementary Analyses -- 7.1.3 Revalidation of Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 7.2 Facilitating Effective Revalidation Meetings -- 7.2.1 Team Composition -- 7.2.2 Meeting Kickoff -- 7.2.3 Meeting Productivity -- 7.3 Revalidation Meeting Conclusion -- 7.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Meetings -- 8 DOCUMENTING AND FOLLOWING UP ON A PHA REVALIDATION -- 8.1 Documentation Approaches -- 8.2 Report and Its Contents -- 8.3 Recommendations and Follow-Up -- 8.4 Records Retention and Distribution -- 8.5 Principles for Successful Documentation and Follow-Up -- REFERENCES -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A Essential Criteria Checklist -- APPENDIX B PHA Quality and Completeness Checklist -- APPENDIX C Example Change Summary Worksheet -- APPENDIX D Checklist of Process, Facility, and Human Factors Changes -- APPENDIX E Example Facility Siting Checklists -- APPENDIX F Example Human Factors Checklists -- APPENDIX G Example External Events Checklist -- INDEX -- EULA. "This book is derived from the experience of many companies in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries, and presents demonstrated, concise, and common sense approaches for a resource-effective revalidation of process hazard analyses (PHAs). It includes flowcharts, checklists, and worksheets that provide invaluable assistance to the revalidation process. The new edition, now as a guideline, provides a complete and thorough update of the first book and will provide much needed and requested guidance on PHA Revalidations including evaluating Prior PHA Studies, Identifying an Appropriate Revalidation Methodology, Preparing and Conducting the Revalidation Study Sessions, and Documenting the Revalidation Study"--
Date Published:2023

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Glossary and Nomenclature -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Objective of this Book -- Scope of this Book -- How to Use This Guidelines Book -- 1 OVERVIEW OF THE PHA REVALIDATION PROCESS -- 1.1 What is a PHA and What is a PHA Intended to Accomplish? -- 1.2 Overview of Typical PHA Activities -- 1.2.1 PHA Core Methodology -- 1.2.2 PHA Complementary Analyses -- 1.3 General Risk Assessment Principles -- 1.3.1 Risk and Risk Toler -- 1.3.2 Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 1.4 PHA Revalidation Objectives -- 1.5 PHA Revalidation Concept -- 1.6 PHA Revalidation Cycle -- 1.7 The Role of a PHA Revalidation Procedure -- 1.8 Relationship of RBPS Pillars to a PHA Revalidation -- 2 PHA REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS -- 2.1 External Legal/Regulatory Requirements -- 2.1.1 General Obligations -- 2.1.2 Specific RAGAGEPs -- 2.2 Internal Company Policy Requirements -- 2.2.1 Compliance-Driven Policies -- 2.2.2 EHS-Driven Policies -- 2.2.3 Value-Driven Policies -- 2.3 Internal Company Drivers That Impact Revalidation -- 2.4 Principles for Successful Definition of Revalidation Requirements -- 3 EVALUATING THE PRIOR PHA -- 3.1 Prior PHA Essential Criteria -- 3.1.1 Prior PHA Methodology Used -- 3.1.2 Prior PHA Inputs -- 3.1.3 Prior PHA Scope -- 3.1.4 Drawing Essential Criteria Conclusions -- 3.2 Prior PHA Quality and Completeness -- 3.2.1 Application of Analysis Method(s) -- 3.2.2 Level of Detail and Accuracy of the Core Analysis -- 3.2.3 Logic Errors and Inconsistencies in the Analysis -- 3.2.4 Failure to Document Hazards -- 3.2.5 Improper Application of Risk Tolerance -- 3.2.6 Drawing Quality and Completeness Conclusions -- 3.3 Prior PHA Topics for Additional Evaluation -- 3.3.1 Status of Prior PHA Recommendations. 3.3.2 Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 3.3.3 Opportunity to Learn and Capture Information -- 3.3.4 Continuous Improvement -- 3.3.5 PHA Documentation Software Changes -- 3.3.6 Time Since the Previous Redo -- 3.4 Principles for Successful Prior PHA Evaluation -- 4 EVALUATING OPERATING EXPERIENCE SINCE THE PRIOR PHA -- 4.1 Operating Experience Influence on Revalidation -- 4.2 Types of Operating Experience That Should Be Considered -- 4.2.1 MOC and PSSR Records -- 4.2.2 Incident Reports -- 4.2.3 Routine Maintenance Records -- 4.2.4 Audit Results -- 4.2.5 Organizational Changes Not Addressed by MOCs -- 4.2.6 Metrics and Overall Performance -- 4.3 How Operating Experience Affects the Revalidation -- 4.4 Principles for Successful Operating Experience Evaluation -- 5 SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE PHA REVALIDATION APPROACH -- 5.1 Revalidation Approaches -- 5.1.1 Update -- 5.1.2 Redo -- 5.1.3 Combining Update and Redo in a Revalidation -- 5.2 Selecting the Revalidation Options -- 5.2.1 Have the Requirements Changed Significantly? -- 5.2.2 Is the Prior PHA Deficient or Unacceptable? -- 5.2.3 Are There Too Many Changes or Significant Revelations in Operating Experience? -- 5.3 Principles for Successful Revalidation Approach Selection -- 6 PREPARING FOR PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 6.1 Planning the Revalidation Meetings -- 6.1.1 Establishing the Revalidation Scope -- 6.1.2 Selecting Team Members -- 6.1.3 Estimating Schedule, Time, and Resources -- 6.2 Identifying and Collecting Information -- 6.2.1 Determining Information Requirements -- 6.2.2 Distributing Information -- 6.3 Reviewing and Preparing Information -- 6.3.1 Prior PHA Reports and Related Documentation -- 6.3.2 Prior PHA Recommendation Resolution Status -- 6.3.3 MOC and PSSR Records -- 6.3.4 Audit Results -- 6.3.5 Incident Reports -- 6.3.6 Current Piping and Instrument Diagrams. 6.3.7 Current Operating Procedures -- 6.3.8 Special Considerations for Complementary Analyses and Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 6.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Preparation -- 7 CONDUCTING PHA REVALIDATION MEETINGS -- 7.1 Applying Analysis Methodologies -- 7.1.1 Revalidation of the Core Analysis -- 7.1.2 Revalidation of Complementary Analyses -- 7.1.3 Revalidation of Supplemental Risk Assessments -- 7.2 Facilitating Effective Revalidation Meetings -- 7.2.1 Team Composition -- 7.2.2 Meeting Kickoff -- 7.2.3 Meeting Productivity -- 7.3 Revalidation Meeting Conclusion -- 7.4 Principles for Successful Revalidation Meetings -- 8 DOCUMENTING AND FOLLOWING UP ON A PHA REVALIDATION -- 8.1 Documentation Approaches -- 8.2 Report and Its Contents -- 8.3 Recommendations and Follow-Up -- 8.4 Records Retention and Distribution -- 8.5 Principles for Successful Documentation and Follow-Up -- REFERENCES -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A Essential Criteria Checklist -- APPENDIX B PHA Quality and Completeness Checklist -- APPENDIX C Example Change Summary Worksheet -- APPENDIX D Checklist of Process, Facility, and Human Factors Changes -- APPENDIX E Example Facility Siting Checklists -- APPENDIX F Example Human Factors Checklists -- APPENDIX G Example External Events Checklist -- INDEX -- EULA. "This book is derived from the experience of many companies in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries, and presents demonstrated, concise, and common sense approaches for a resource-effective revalidation of process hazard analyses (PHAs). It includes flowcharts, checklists, and worksheets that provide invaluable assistance to the revalidation process. The new edition, now as a guideline, provides a complete and thorough update of the first book and will provide much needed and requested guidance on PHA Revalidations including evaluating Prior PHA Studies, Identifying an Appropriate Revalidation Methodology, Preparing and Conducting the Revalidation Study Sessions, and Documenting the Revalidation Study"--

Date Published:2023

The economics of oil and gas

Mu, Xiaoyi,


Introduction -- Exploration, development and production -- Licensing and fiscal issues -- Petroleum transportation -- Refining and marketing -- Natural gas -- Oil prices and OPEC. "The availability of low-cost energy from fossil fuels - in particular oil - has been the driving force behind postwar global economic growth, such that the petroleum industry has some of the world's largest state- and public-owned companies. In 2015, Exxon Mobil had revenues of $394 billion (more than the GDP of South Africa) and posted profits of $32 billion. This book examines the economics of the entire value chain of the oil and gas industry, from exploration, development and production, to transportation, refining and marketing. At each stage, the key economic costs, considerations and appropriate business strategies are explored in order to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the petroleum industry. The book examines some of the unique economic challenges the industry faces, including negotiating international contracts with host countries (to gain access to hydrocarbons), managing the risks of recovery, implementing cross-border pipelines, dealing with huge variations in the taxation of refined products, and reacting to the effect of price control and subsidization in the OPEC nations which can create massive volatility in pricing. In addition, the search for low-carbon fuels, the impact of shale gas, the prospect of finite reserves, and the global political realities of the competing demands of oil importing and oil exporting countries make the sector high risk, but the economic rewards can be huge. Throughout the book, the economic theory is presented in a form accessible to non-economists, and the needs of readers interested in energy policy as well as energy economics, are kept to the fore. The book is suitable for course use on programmes in energy economics, energy management, energy finance, petroleum law and energy policy, and will be welcomed by professionals working in government, industry and NGOs keen to understand the economics and business environment of oil and gas companies." --Amazon.com.
Date Published:2020

Introduction -- Exploration, development and production -- Licensing and fiscal issues -- Petroleum transportation -- Refining and marketing -- Natural gas -- Oil prices and OPEC. "The availability of low-cost energy from fossil fuels - in particular oil - has been the driving force behind postwar global economic growth, such that the petroleum industry has some of the world's largest state- and public-owned companies. In 2015, Exxon Mobil had revenues of $394 billion (more than the GDP of South Africa) and posted profits of $32 billion. This book examines the economics of the entire value chain of the oil and gas industry, from exploration, development and production, to transportation, refining and marketing. At each stage, the key economic costs, considerations and appropriate business strategies are explored in order to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the petroleum industry. The book examines some of the unique economic challenges the industry faces, including negotiating international contracts with host countries (to gain access to hydrocarbons), managing the risks of recovery, implementing cross-border pipelines, dealing with huge variations in the taxation of refined products, and reacting to the effect of price control and subsidization in the OPEC nations which can create massive volatility in pricing. In addition, the search for low-carbon fuels, the impact of shale gas, the prospect of finite reserves, and the global political realities of the competing demands of oil importing and oil exporting countries make the sector high risk, but the economic rewards can be huge. Throughout the book, the economic theory is presented in a form accessible to non-economists, and the needs of readers interested in energy policy as well as energy economics, are kept to the fore. The book is suitable for course use on programmes in energy economics, energy management, energy finance, petroleum law and energy policy, and will be welcomed by professionals working in government, industry and NGOs keen to understand the economics and business environment of oil and gas companies." --Amazon.com.

Date Published:2020

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The quest : energy, security and the remaking of the modern world /

Yergin, Daniel


The New World of Oil. Russia returns ; The Caspian derby ; Across the Caspian ; "Supermajors" ; The petro-state ; Aggregate disruption ; War in Iraq ; The demand shock ; China's rise ; China in the fast lane -- Securing the Supply. Is the world running out of oil? ; Unconventional ; The security of energy ; Shifting sands in the Persian Gulf ; Gas on water ; The natural gas revolution -- The Electric Age. Alternating currents ; The nuclear cycle ; Breaking the bargain ; Fuel choice -- Climate and Carbon. Glacial change ; The age of discovery ; The road to Rio ; Making a market ; On the global agenda ; In search of consensus -- New Energies. Rebirth of renewables ; Science experiment ; Alchemy of shining light ; Mystery of wind ; The fifth fuel, efficiency ; Closing the conservation gap -- Road to the Future. Carbohydrate man ; Internal fire ; The great electric car experiment -- "A great revolution.". This sequel to The Prize provides a narrative of global energy, the principal engine of geopolitical and economic change. The author, an energy authority continues the riveting story begun in the book, The Prize, in this account of the quest for the energy the world needs, and the power and riches that come with it. He proves that energy is truly the engine of global political and economic change, as well as central to the battle over climate change. From the jammed streets of Beijing, the shores of the Caspian Sea, and the conflicts in the Mideast, to Capitol Hill and Silicon Valley, he takes us inside the decisions and choices that are shaping our future. Without understanding the realities of energy examined in this book, we may surrender our place at the helm of history. He tells the inside stories of the oil market, the rise of the "petrostate", the race to control the resources of the former Soviet empire, and the massive corporate mergers that transformed the oil landscape. He shows how the drama of oil, the struggle for access to it, the battle for control, the insecurity of supply, the consequences of its use, its impact on the global economy, and the geopolitics that dominate it-will continue to shape our world. He takes on the toughest questions-will we run out of oil, and are China and the United States destined to conflict over oil? He also reveals the surprising and turbulent history of nuclear, coal, electricity, and natural gas. He investigates the "rebirth of renewables", biofuels and wind, as well as solar energy, which venture capitalists are betting will be "the next big thing" for meeting the needs of a growing world economy. He makes clear why understanding this greening landscape and its future role are crucial. He further brings climate change into unique perspective by offering an original and unprecedented history of how the issue went from concerning a handful of scientists, terrified of a new Ice Age, to one of the overarching issues of our times. This book presents an extraordinary range of characters and a panorama of dramatic stories that illustrate the principles that will shape a robust and flexible energy security system for the decades to come.
Date Published:2011

The New World of Oil. Russia returns ; The Caspian derby ; Across the Caspian ; "Supermajors" ; The petro-state ; Aggregate disruption ; War in Iraq ; The demand shock ; China's rise ; China in the fast lane -- Securing the Supply. Is the world running out of oil? ; Unconventional ; The security of energy ; Shifting sands in the Persian Gulf ; Gas on water ; The natural gas revolution -- The Electric Age. Alternating currents ; The nuclear cycle ; Breaking the bargain ; Fuel choice -- Climate and Carbon. Glacial change ; The age of discovery ; The road to Rio ; Making a market ; On the global agenda ; In search of consensus -- New Energies. Rebirth of renewables ; Science experiment ; Alchemy of shining light ; Mystery of wind ; The fifth fuel, efficiency ; Closing the conservation gap -- Road to the Future. Carbohydrate man ; Internal fire ; The great electric car experiment -- "A great revolution.". This sequel to The Prize provides a narrative of global energy, the principal engine of geopolitical and economic change. The author, an energy authority continues the riveting story begun in the book, The Prize, in this account of the quest for the energy the world needs, and the power and riches that come with it. He proves that energy is truly the engine of global political and economic change, as well as central to the battle over climate change. From the jammed streets of Beijing, the shores of the Caspian Sea, and the conflicts in the Mideast, to Capitol Hill and Silicon Valley, he takes us inside the decisions and choices that are shaping our future. Without understanding the realities of energy examined in this book, we may surrender our place at the helm of history. He tells the inside stories of the oil market, the rise of the "petrostate", the race to control the resources of the former Soviet empire, and the massive corporate mergers that transformed the oil landscape. He shows how the drama of oil, the struggle for access to it, the battle for control, the insecurity of supply, the consequences of its use, its impact on the global economy, and the geopolitics that dominate it-will continue to shape our world. He takes on the toughest questions-will we run out of oil, and are China and the United States destined to conflict over oil? He also reveals the surprising and turbulent history of nuclear, coal, electricity, and natural gas. He investigates the "rebirth of renewables", biofuels and wind, as well as solar energy, which venture capitalists are betting will be "the next big thing" for meeting the needs of a growing world economy. He makes clear why understanding this greening landscape and its future role are crucial. He further brings climate change into unique perspective by offering an original and unprecedented history of how the issue went from concerning a handful of scientists, terrified of a new Ice Age, to one of the overarching issues of our times. This book presents an extraordinary range of characters and a panorama of dramatic stories that illustrate the principles that will shape a robust and flexible energy security system for the decades to come.

Date Published:2011

عقود الثروات الطبيعية في ظل اتفاقيات المشاركة الأجنبية : العقود النفطية نموذجا : دراسة مقارنة /

فهد محمد العفاسي


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Date Published:2007

Air and gas drilling manual : engineering applications for water wells, monitoring wells, mining boreholes, geotechnical boreholes, and oil and gas recovery wells /

Lyons, William C



Date Published:2001

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Gas allocation optimization methods in artificial gas lift

Khamehchi, Ehsan,


Preface; Contents; Abbreviations; 1 An Introduction to Gas Lift; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Formulation of the Problem; References; 2 The Fitness Function of Gas Allocation Optimization; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Technical Factors; 2.2.1 Nodal Analysis; 2.2.2 Analytical Models; 2.2.3 Proxy Models; 2.3 Economic Factors; 2.4 Integrated Model; References; 3 Constraint Optimization; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 No Limitation; 3.3 Maximum Amount of Available Lift Gas; 3.4 Injection and Production Limitations; 3.5 Stability; 3.6 Controlling the System; 3.6.1 Smart Methods; References. 4 Optimization AlgorithmsAbstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Numerical Algorithms; 4.2.1 Equal Slope Optimization; 4.2.2 Gradient Optimization; 4.2.3 Newton Method; 4.3 Heuristic Algorithms; References This Brief offers a comprehensive study covering the different aspects of gas allocation optimization in petroleum engineering. It contains different methods of defining the fitness function, dealing with constraints and selecting the optimizer; in each chapter a detailed literature review is included which covers older and important studies as well as recent publications. This book will be of use for production engineers and students interested in gas lift optimization.
Date Published:2017

Preface; Contents; Abbreviations; 1 An Introduction to Gas Lift; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Formulation of the Problem; References; 2 The Fitness Function of Gas Allocation Optimization; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Technical Factors; 2.2.1 Nodal Analysis; 2.2.2 Analytical Models; 2.2.3 Proxy Models; 2.3 Economic Factors; 2.4 Integrated Model; References; 3 Constraint Optimization; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 No Limitation; 3.3 Maximum Amount of Available Lift Gas; 3.4 Injection and Production Limitations; 3.5 Stability; 3.6 Controlling the System; 3.6.1 Smart Methods; References. 4 Optimization AlgorithmsAbstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Numerical Algorithms; 4.2.1 Equal Slope Optimization; 4.2.2 Gradient Optimization; 4.2.3 Newton Method; 4.3 Heuristic Algorithms; References This Brief offers a comprehensive study covering the different aspects of gas allocation optimization in petroleum engineering. It contains different methods of defining the fitness function, dealing with constraints and selecting the optimizer; in each chapter a detailed literature review is included which covers older and important studies as well as recent publications. This book will be of use for production engineers and students interested in gas lift optimization.

Date Published:2017

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دور التحول الرقمي في تحسين أداء صناعة التكرير والبتروكيماويات

عماد مكي (عماد ناصيف مكي)



Date Published:2021

Green computing for sustainable smart cities : a data analytics applications perspective /


Introduction of green computing for smart cities / Ravi Verma, Sunil Gautam, Sandeep Sahu -- A review on green IT Computing enabled sustainability-based cities : nurturing the living standards / G. Arun Sampaul Thomas, S. Muthukaruppasamy, S. Sathish Kumar, K. Saravanan -- Impact of green smart cities in socio-economic growth / Vaishali Chourey, Riya Mehta, Neha Sharma, Sunil Gautam -- A study of future generation of smart cities using green technology / Siddhartha Roy -- Sustainable smart city transformation : a call for data governance using a data mesh approach / Mark Wall -- Secure surveillance in smart cities : a comprehensive framework / Ashish Kumar -- Ecosystem of smart cities surveillance using key element / Ramesh Ram Naik, Sunil Gautum , Rohit Pachlor, Sanjay Patel -- Security enhancement and applications in IIoT for smart city services / Vikash Kumar, Santosh Kumar Das -- RFID authentication-based intelligent parking management system using IoT and mobile applications : an implementation point of view / Keyurkumar Patel, Manivel Kandasamy, Raju Shanmugam, Tejas Uttare, Niomi Samani, Mohammed Aqeel, Sonia Joshi -- Bike sharing systems : a green IT application for smart city / Kaushal Nileshbhai Maniyar, Jai Prakash V. Verma, Neha Sharma -- Building future-proof, sustainable and innovative startups in Africa powered by smart cities / Kithinji Muriungi -- Pesticide recommendation approach to a smart city for sustainable agriculture and food production / Himanshi, Ritwik Duggal, Abhishek Kumar, Nagendra Pratap Singh, Rohit Thakur -- Digital twin technologies for green smart city / Akankshya Subhadarshini, Alok R. Prusty -- Challenges and opportunities in green smart city adoption / Sk Md Abidar Rahaman, Md Azharuddin -- Quantum digital twin technology for health care / Pradheep Kumar, Amutha. B, Ramkumar J -- Future of sustainable green smart cities / C.M. Naga Sudha, J.Jesu Vedha Nayahi, S. Saravanan, N. Renugadevi -- Smart cities using green computing : citizen data scientist perspective Prashant Pansare. "Green Computing for Sustainable Smart Cities: A Data Analytics Applications Perspective covers the need for smart green computing from various engineering disciplines and offers diversified applications for smart green computing with use cases. The book highlights the sustainable development of smart cities using recent technologies and emphasizes the advances and cutting-edge technologies throughout. Focused on the different tools, platforms, and techniques associated with smart green computing, this book presents multiple perspectives from academia, industry, and research fields"--
Date Published:2024

Introduction of green computing for smart cities / Ravi Verma, Sunil Gautam, Sandeep Sahu -- A review on green IT Computing enabled sustainability-based cities : nurturing the living standards / G. Arun Sampaul Thomas, S. Muthukaruppasamy, S. Sathish Kumar, K. Saravanan -- Impact of green smart cities in socio-economic growth / Vaishali Chourey, Riya Mehta, Neha Sharma, Sunil Gautam -- A study of future generation of smart cities using green technology / Siddhartha Roy -- Sustainable smart city transformation : a call for data governance using a data mesh approach / Mark Wall -- Secure surveillance in smart cities : a comprehensive framework / Ashish Kumar -- Ecosystem of smart cities surveillance using key element / Ramesh Ram Naik, Sunil Gautum , Rohit Pachlor, Sanjay Patel -- Security enhancement and applications in IIoT for smart city services / Vikash Kumar, Santosh Kumar Das -- RFID authentication-based intelligent parking management system using IoT and mobile applications : an implementation point of view / Keyurkumar Patel, Manivel Kandasamy, Raju Shanmugam, Tejas Uttare, Niomi Samani, Mohammed Aqeel, Sonia Joshi -- Bike sharing systems : a green IT application for smart city / Kaushal Nileshbhai Maniyar, Jai Prakash V. Verma, Neha Sharma -- Building future-proof, sustainable and innovative startups in Africa powered by smart cities / Kithinji Muriungi -- Pesticide recommendation approach to a smart city for sustainable agriculture and food production / Himanshi, Ritwik Duggal, Abhishek Kumar, Nagendra Pratap Singh, Rohit Thakur -- Digital twin technologies for green smart city / Akankshya Subhadarshini, Alok R. Prusty -- Challenges and opportunities in green smart city adoption / Sk Md Abidar Rahaman, Md Azharuddin -- Quantum digital twin technology for health care / Pradheep Kumar, Amutha. B, Ramkumar J -- Future of sustainable green smart cities / C.M. Naga Sudha, J.Jesu Vedha Nayahi, S. Saravanan, N. Renugadevi -- Smart cities using green computing : citizen data scientist perspective Prashant Pansare. "Green Computing for Sustainable Smart Cities: A Data Analytics Applications Perspective covers the need for smart green computing from various engineering disciplines and offers diversified applications for smart green computing with use cases. The book highlights the sustainable development of smart cities using recent technologies and emphasizes the advances and cutting-edge technologies throughout. Focused on the different tools, platforms, and techniques associated with smart green computing, this book presents multiple perspectives from academia, industry, and research fields"--

Date Published:2024

Geoenvironmental engineering : proceedings of EGRWSE-23.


This book contains peer-reviewed and selected papers presented during the International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering (EGRWSE) 2023, held at NIT Jalandhar. It discusses the recent innovations, trends, concerns, practical challenges encountered, and the solutions adopted in waste management and engineering, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, infrastructure engineering and sustainable engineering. This book can serve as a useful resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, and professionals working in the field of civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, and public policy.
Date Published:2024

This book contains peer-reviewed and selected papers presented during the International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering (EGRWSE) 2023, held at NIT Jalandhar. It discusses the recent innovations, trends, concerns, practical challenges encountered, and the solutions adopted in waste management and engineering, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, infrastructure engineering and sustainable engineering. This book can serve as a useful resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, and professionals working in the field of civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental sciences, and public policy.

Date Published:2024

Deep shale oil and gas

Speight, James G.,



Date Published:2017

Economics for managers : concepts and cases /

Das, Satya P.,


"This book will sharpen core decision-making skills of budding managers and entrepreneurs by using the concepts, logic, and principles of microeconomics with suitable examples and cases from multiple industries based across the world. By placing a strong emphasis on the fundamental theories, concepts and their application in real-life business scenarios, the book presents chapters infused with relevant case-lets, snippets, and exercises. Written in a simple and engaging conversational style this book makes complex topics easily comprehensible to the readers with virtually no background in economics. This volume will be useful to students, researcher, and teacher from the field of economics, applied economics and business studies. Additionally, this book would also be an invaluable companion to aspiring business managers and corporate leaders"--
Date Published:2024

"This book will sharpen core decision-making skills of budding managers and entrepreneurs by using the concepts, logic, and principles of microeconomics with suitable examples and cases from multiple industries based across the world. By placing a strong emphasis on the fundamental theories, concepts and their application in real-life business scenarios, the book presents chapters infused with relevant case-lets, snippets, and exercises. Written in a simple and engaging conversational style this book makes complex topics easily comprehensible to the readers with virtually no background in economics. This volume will be useful to students, researcher, and teacher from the field of economics, applied economics and business studies. Additionally, this book would also be an invaluable companion to aspiring business managers and corporate leaders"--

Date Published:2024