Exploring the impact of technology development and adoption for sustainable hydroelectric power and storage technologies in the Pacific Northwest United States

Cowan, Kelly R.; Daim, Tuğrul U.; Anderson, T.R.

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2010.09.013

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“…Electricity is the main energy style in modern human society, which facilitates the daily life to be easy. The electricity energy can be acquired from hydroelectricity power [1], concentrated solar power [2], wind power [3], thermal power [4] and nuclear electricity [5]. Thermal power generated by combustion of fossil energy is operated with low converting efficiency and the serious environmental pollution occurs simultaneously.…”

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Enhanced performance of microbial fuel cells by using MnO 2 /Halloysite nanotubes to modify carbon cloth anodes

Chen

et al. 2016

Energy

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The modification of anode materials is important to enhance the power generation of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). A novel and cost-effective modified anode that is fabricated by dispersing manganese dioxide (MnO 2) and Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) on carbon cloth to improve the MFCs' power production was reported. The results show that the MnO 2 /HNT anodes acquire more bacteria and provide greater kinetic activity and power density compared to the unmodified anode. Among all modified anodes, 75 wt% MnO 2 /HNT exhibits the highest electrochemical performance. The maximum power density is 767.3 mWm-2 , which 21.6 higher than the unmodified anode (631 mW/m 2). Besides, CE was improved 20.7, indicating that more chemical energy transformed to electricity. XRD and FTIR are used to characterize the structure and functional groups of the anode. CV scans and SEM images demonstrate that the measured power density is associated with the attachment of bacteria, the microorganism morphology differed between the modified and the original anode. These findings demonstrate that MnO 2 /HNT nanocomposites can alter the characteristics of carbon cloth anodes to effectively modify the anode for practical MFC applications.

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Enhanced performance of microbial fuel cells by using MnO 2 /Halloysite nanotubes to modify carbon cloth anodes

Chen

et al. 2016

Energy

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“…The AHP is widely used for multi-criteria analysis [6] [7] [35]- [38]. This analysis evaluated all of the criteria/ factors which were considered relevant for decision, and compared against each other in a pair-wise comparison matrix.…”

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“…This information and their scale values are shown in Table 2, where the subclasses (factors) were chosen according to several studies [6] formed in a Conservation Unit, paleontological or archaeological sites. In addition, dredge discharge zones were included as a non-suitable spot for the study due to the constant dredging activities in the Rio Grande Harbor, turning these zones inappropriate due to navigation and sediment release.…”

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Exploring the Project Potential of Marine Current Turbines: A Case Study in the Southern Brazilian Shelf Region

Pereira¹,

Kirinus²,

Marques³

et al. 2014

IJG

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The application of marine current turbines for electricity generation could offer a distinct advantage over other renewable energy sources due to the regular and predictable nature of this resource. This paper details the application of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) as a possible tool for decision makers to better understand the environment and the impacts of the marine current turbines. The best areas for generating energy from the currents were found using a tridimensional model (TELEMAC3D). In addition to applying the energy conversion module, these regions were also evaluated for energy production, which was then applied to the AHP. Several databases (Transmission and Transport, Socioeconomic, Conservation Units, Endangered Species and Geological Information) were compared to minimize decision deviation. The results showed the viability of the northern region of the Southern Brazilian Shelf (SBS) as a possible area to harvest energy from the currents, as much of the studied region was limited by human activities in the coastal zone and sensitive biological resources.

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“…Daim et al (2009) used a technology assessment method for the wind energy technology. Daim, Kayakutlu, and Cowan (2010) used a fuzzy goal programming method for developing a renewable energy portfolio in Oregon while Cowan, Daim, and Anderson (2010) focused on technology development and adoption of sustainable hydro-electric power in the Pacific Northwest. used multiple perspectives for assessing a renewable energy portfolio; Daim and Suharto (2012) utilised optimisation methods for assessing storage technology for wind energy.…”

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Clean energy investment scenarios using the Bayesian network

Daim

Kayakutlu

Suharto

et al. 2012

International Journal of Sustainable Energy

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Clean energy investment decisions are getting more difficult to make due to public reactions. In order to support the policies in the field, analysis of the positive conditions is needed. This research aims to construct the positive scenarios for nuclear energy and renewable energy investments in the state of Oregon, USA. The Bayesian network technique will be used to create the scenarios. Oregon has a wide range of renewable energies; hence, investment is becoming more complex. Criteria affecting the decisions are taken from the literature, but were reviewed with energy authorities in Oregon in order to define the interactions.

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Exploring the impact of technology development and adoption for sustainable hydroelectric power and storage technologies in the Pacific Northwest United States

Cited by 43 publications

References 11 publications

Enhanced performance of microbial fuel cells by using MnO 2 /Halloysite nanotubes to modify carbon cloth anodes

Enhanced performance of microbial fuel cells by using MnO 2 /Halloysite nanotubes to modify carbon cloth anodes

Exploring the Project Potential of Marine Current Turbines: A Case Study in the Southern Brazilian Shelf Region

Clean energy investment scenarios using the Bayesian network

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