A dynamic linear programming approach to market allocation of renewable resources in the italian energy system: The case of solar thermal and biogas technologies

In Italy solar thermal energy and energy from biogas are two possible means of reducing dependence on energy imports. Using a multiperiod LP model (MARKAL) the authors assessed the likely potential of both technologies under various circumstances. The study covered the period 1980–2005, in five segments of five years. It focused only on the subsystem of the energy end-uses which can be substituted for by solar thermal and biogas technologies. The overall non-renewable sources which can be saved in 20 years by these technologies total 450 PJ (1 PJ = 10^{1 5} J) if the fuel prices rise at 0 per cent average annual, 1450 PJ if the fuel prices rise at 4.2 per cent average annual, 1860 PJ if the fuel prices rise at 7.2 per cent average annual and 3780 PJ if the fuel prices rise at 15 per cent average annual. However the most competitive technologies appear to be solar water heaters used mainly in the private and commercial sectors and biogas systems used mainly in the agricultural sector. The study was carried out by APRE under ENEA (formerly CNEN) contract and was intended to serve as an analytical basis for establishing an overall development and demonstration strategy for end-use renewable technologies in Italy.     

Only connect: teaching, technology and telesis

Abstract This paper describes an approach to the design of interactive multimedia materials being developed in a European Community project. The developmental process is seen as a dialogue between technologists and teachers. This dialogue is often problematic because of the differences in training, experience and culture between them. Conditions needed for fruitful dialogue are described and the generic model for learning design used in the project is explained.     

Laboratory simulated slipstream testing of novel sulfur removal processes for gasification application

The Wabash River Integrated Methanol and Power Production from Clean Coal Technologies (IMPPCCT) project is investigating an Early Entrance Coproduction Plant (EECP) concept to evaluate integrated electrical power generation and methanol production from coal and other carbonaceous feedstocks. Research, development and testing (RD&T) that is currently being conducted under the project is evaluating cost effective process systems for removing contaminants, particularly sulfur species, from the generated gas which contains mainly synthesis gas (syngas), CO₂ and steam at concentrations acceptable for the methanol synthesis catalyst. The RD&T includes laboratory testing followed by bench-scale and field testing at the SG Solutions Gasification Plant located in West Terre Haute, Indiana. Actual synthesis gas produced by the plant was utilized at system pressure and temperature for bench-scale field testing.     

The impact of CHP generation on CO2 emissions

The combined generation of heat and power (cogeneration) is praised by many as a technique for reducing the emissions of CO₂ in industrialized nations. This is generally true but not always. In this article we discuss the impact of some major variables on the CO₂ emission reduction capacity of cogeneration. Two sets of variables are predominant: the characteristics of the CHP process and the composition of the electricity generation sector. We highlight the interaction between the two sets of variables with the help of diagrams.     

我国南方农村生活污水处理技术的研发现状

针对农村生活污水直接排放已经成为影响我国农村水环境质量主要因素之一的现状,从适合我国农村的以村落或居民点为单位进行生活污水分散式处理的思维入手,介绍了我国现今主要的分散式生活污水处理技术的原理、特点、不足及其应用现状;继而综合比较了这些技术的技术经济指标,提出了适合我国农村的分散式生活污水处理技术的设计原则;最后提出发展有较高水力负荷,并具备小规模设备化特征和多种生物处理单元复合的创新技术是我国农村生活污水处理技术发展的主要方向。     

浅议网络体系结构与相关技术研究

随着高新科学技术的发展,互联网的规模也不断扩大.人们对互联网需求也越来越多,而现有的网络体系结构开始难以满足人们的需求.本文主要通过讨论现今网络体系结构存在的问题,对相关技术进行研究.     

坦克设计新发展

本文提出“针对式坦克发展战略”主要内容,它要求“突破性新概念高新技术”,获得“减法设计方法”,因而形成“坦克发展新道路”.运用“系统总体取胜”的系统工程理论,处理好坦克全系统“综合”、全系统与分系统“配置”、分系统与分系统“匹配”、全系统与人及作战环境“适应”四大关系,以“相互同水平组合”替代“单项高水平爬坡”.通过“从系统总体着眼、由边际零部件突破”的途径,善于从各个部分或部件之间的结合部加以突破,实现坦克设计新发展.     

上海市生活垃圾废塑料回收再利用现状及优化策略

在生活垃圾分类背景下上海市可回收物回收体系逐步完善,生活源废塑料回收再利用量获得极大提升。通过现场调研与统计资料分析,对当前上海市生活垃圾废塑料分类回收现状、再利用技术进行分析梳理,结果显示当前生活垃圾废塑料回收类别以PET、PP为主,分别占总回收量的45.3%和30.7%;另有近30%具有回收价值的废塑料未被回收,主要以PP和PET为主。在此基础上,提出需进一步完善分类回收标准与补贴政策、推动PET同级利用等回收技术创新、强化宣传教育与主体监管等优化策略,以期促进废塑料回收与再利用行业进一步发展。     

新一代轻型突击车构想

本文回顾了轻型突击车的发展和现状 ,提出了新一代轻型突击车的总体设计思路 ,介绍了在武器平台及分武器系统方面可采用的几种关键技术和对新一代轻型突击车的设想     

煤矿采矿工程中的采矿工艺与技术

阐述了煤矿采矿工程的特点,分析了目前常用的采矿工艺与技术,主要包括充填采矿工艺、空场采矿工艺、煤与瓦斯联合开采技术,并对智能化采矿技术的发展做了简要分析.