Optimization of Energy Systems
General optimization concept is desired factors in maximizing and minimizing undesired effects, the most cost-effective under given constraints or find an alternative with the highest achievable performance.
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Optimization of Energy Systems
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Optimization of Energy Conversion Processes
General optimization concept is desired factors in maximizing and minimizing undesired effects, the most cost-effective under given constraints or find an alternative with the highest achievable performance. Energy optimization contains energy production strategies and system design. The purpose of energy optimization is to provide the most cost-effective energy. Optimizing productivity while reducing operating costs is the common goal shared by nearly every manufacturing plant. Energy optimization can be done without any upfront cost is a form of energy efficiency. It includes energy optimal applications, work schedule changes, cost reductions and efficiency rises. An energy management system contains energy production and consumption plans, energy acquisition plan, alarm controls and measurements, report and invoices for the monitoring of official information and saving goals, and improving of novel energy optimization models (Demirbas 2015a). With the rapid economic growth and the increase in the difficulty in the development of conventional energy sources, to develop unconventional energy reserves has become an important energy strategy in the world. The International Energy Agency (2006) emphasized that the world is facing two energy-related threats: inadequate and unsecure supplies of energy at affordable prices, and environmental harm caused by consuming too much of energy. Optimization determining the resulting advantages and disadvantages, they are at least likely to be encountered barriers and challenges we are taken into account. Table 5.1 shows the main advantages and disadvantages of biofuels from algae. Table 5.2 shows the advantages and disadvantages of bladeless wind turbines. Figure 5.1 shows value added wood products (Increasing value as one climbs the wood).
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Table 5.1 Main advantages and disadvantages of biofuels from algae Advantages
Disadvantages
Renewable, sustainable and environment friendly material High productivity with rapid growth rate Easily cultured and readily and rapidly bioengineered Mostly nonedible, no competition with feeds and foods Social benefits with creation of new jobs and income High energy conversion efficiency by photosynthesis Grow almost anywhere Highly biodegradable resource with quick bioremediation Reduction of algae residues and wastes
High production costs for growing, collection and storage Limited practical experience in biofuel production Indefinite availability of sustainable algae resources Damage of natural ecosystems and land use changes Unclear utilization of waste products Disturbance of the ecosystem balance in growing areas Technological challenges during algae production and use Use of extra water during algae processing Insufficient knowledge on composition and emiss
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