Selection of the Most Appropriate Off-Grid Hybrid System for Rural and Coastal Areas in Bangladesh Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Muhammad Ahad Rahman Miah,
Md. Moshiur Rahman,
Runa Kabir
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
80-89
Received:
17 August 2016
Accepted:
26 August 2016
Published:
12 September 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijrse.20160505.11
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Abstract: The objective of this study is to select the most appropriate hybrid system for reliable and affordable electricity generation for sustainable development. To reach this goal Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) model was applied. The methodology was developed and applied considering experts and stakeholder’s judgment based on six criteria such as resource availability, Net Present Cost (NPC), Cost of Electricity (COE), Technical, Environmental and social to determine and prioritize the best alternative among PV-Battery-Wind-Diesel, PV-Battery-Diesel, Wind-Battery-Diesel and PV-Wind-Battery. After the experts and stakeholder’s pair-wise comparison and considering relative weights the most prioritized hybrid system measured is PV-Battery-Wind-Diesel by receiving 31.49% priority. Later an environmental analysis showed that emission from the selected system is around 52% less, compared if, the electricity drawn from the national grid. The second most prioritized system is PV-Wind-battery. Although it is totally environment friendly but due to the magnitude of the alternative resources it cannot reach the goal. In addition, ranking and prioritizing outcomes of these hybrid systems can be implemented in renewable energy policy as a long-term rural electrification plan.
Abstract: The objective of this study is to select the most appropriate hybrid system for reliable and affordable electricity generation for sustainable development. To reach this goal Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) model was applied. The methodology was developed and applied considering experts and stakeholder’s judgment based on six criteria such as re...
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Electrochemical Pretreatment as a Suggested Alternative, More Compatible with Environment and Sustainable Development in RO Desalination System
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
90-102
Received:
12 August 2016
Accepted:
26 August 2016
Published:
21 September 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijrse.20160505.12
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Abstract: RO processes have more promising future perspectives. Nevertheless, there are some constraints that require certain efforts to be spent on research and development. First of all, pretreatment step must be optimized for minimum environmental impact by eliminating chemicals additives as can as possible. This review study focuses on RO technology and introduces electrocoagulation as a suggested alternative which can play an important role for many tasks in a manner more compatible with environmental and sustainable development, depending on clean and economic energy.
Abstract: RO processes have more promising future perspectives. Nevertheless, there are some constraints that require certain efforts to be spent on research and development. First of all, pretreatment step must be optimized for minimum environmental impact by eliminating chemicals additives as can as possible. This review study focuses on RO technology and ...
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Social Attitudes of College Students Toward Wind Farm Development in South Texas
Qing Song,
Jieming Chen,
Adeshile Ajayi,
Francisco Haces-Fernandez,
Kai Jin,
Hua Li
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
103-110
Received:
26 August 2016
Accepted:
8 September 2016
Published:
22 September 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijrse.20160505.13
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Abstract: In the last decades wind energy has enjoyed a rapid development and the endorsement from most of society. However, sometimes wind farms face skepticism from local residents and other stakeholders before and after installation. This paper reviews potential factor influencing public opinions on wind farms, and analyzes data from a survey carried out among college students in South Texas to search for empirical evidence of the opinion forming process about wind farms. The results show that it’s important to analyze opposition to these installations and the reason that cause this rejection, because these factors could derail the projects despite wide general support even if the project is well developed. It also shows that people appear to be overwhelmingly supportive on the issue of whether to support wind farms in general. However, once the question is whether to support building a wind farm near one’s home, the overriding concern is economic.
Abstract: In the last decades wind energy has enjoyed a rapid development and the endorsement from most of society. However, sometimes wind farms face skepticism from local residents and other stakeholders before and after installation. This paper reviews potential factor influencing public opinions on wind farms, and analyzes data from a survey carried out ...
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