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Optimal Integration of Intermittent Renewables: A System LCOE Stochastic Approach

open access: yesEnergies, 2018
We propose a system level approach to value the impact on costs of the integration of intermittent renewable generation in a power system, based on expected breakeven cost and breakeven cost risk.
Carlo Lucheroni, Carlo Mari
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Economic Analysis and Investigation of Micro Lubrication Over Conventional Cooling in Manufacturing [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management
Cutting fluid is a major concern in conventional cooling methods because of its high cost, effects on operator health, and environmental consequences. Microlubrication (MQL) is a better cooling method than traditional cooling.
Dipali K Bhise   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Photovoltaic hosting capacity improvement based on the economic comparison between curtailment and network upgrade

open access: yesIET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 2023
The upcoming network investment decisions and regulatory framework adopted by distribution system operators (DSOs) are most likely to be impacted by the integration of fluctuating distributed generation.
Samar Fatima   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost Considerations in Healthcare: Review Analysis of Break-even Point of Spirometry [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
For financial sustainability and service-based efficiency in healthcare services, there is a need for better understanding and application of cost analysis, Break-even Point (BEP) analysis, and Cost-benefit Analysis (CBA).
Ankanahalli Ramu Somashekhar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Techno-Economic Investigation of Standalone Photovoltaic Energy Systems for Rural Areas of Quetta

open access: yesEngineering Proceedings, 2023
The purpose of this techno-economic study is to investigate the potential of the implementation of standalone photovoltaic (PV) energy systems in rural areas of Quetta, Pakistan. This study focuses on alleviating the region’s energy crisis and giving the
Riaz Ahmed   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Economic Feasibility, Benefits and Challenges of On-Farm Artisanal Cheese Making in South Africa

open access: yesDairy, 2022
There is limited information regarding artisanal cheese making that can help entrepreneurs evaluate business opportunities and make realistic business decisions.
Faith Nyamakwere   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimization and Control of Renewable Energy Integrated Cogeneration Plant Operation by Design of Suitable Energy Storage System

open access: yesEnergies, 2022
Cogeneration is preferred mostly in process industries where both thermal and electrical energies are required. Cogeneration plants are more efficient than utilizing the thermal and electrical energies independently.
Ankem V. R. N. B. Manikyala Rao   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Flexible Adjustment of Hotel Facilities to Market Demand

open access: yesArchives of Civil Engineering, 2016
Accommodation tourist industry is characterized by high variability. For this category of services not only the location is crucial- that does not change, but also the standard, prices and seasonality of services.
Milwicz R., Nowotarski P.
doaj   +1 more source

Design and optimization of processes for recovering rare earth elements from end‐of‐life permanent magnets

open access: yesAIChE Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from end‐of‐life (EOL) products represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen the domestic supply chain for rare earth elements. This work presents a superstructure‐based optimization framework for finding the most economical processing pathway for different EOL rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs ...
Chris Laliwala   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dependability breakeven point mathematical model for production - quality strategy support

open access: yesIOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2016
This paper connects the field of dependability system with the production-quality strategies through a new mathematical model based on breakeven points. The novelties consist in the identification of the parameters of dependability system which, in safety control, represents the degree to which an item is capable of performing its required function at ...
Adrian Vilcu, Ion Verzea, Rachid Chaib
openaire   +1 more source

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