Search for dissertations about: "system adequacy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words system adequacy.

  2. 1. Identifying critical components for system reliability in power transmission systems

    Author : Johan Setréus; Rajeev Thottappillil; Stefan Arnborg; Patrik Hilber; Liisa Haarla; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; transmission system reliability; component reliability importance index; Great Britain power system; power flow analysis; system adequacy; system security; system vulnerability;

    Abstract : Large interruptions of power supply in the transmission system have considerable impact on modern society. The goal for the transmission system operator (TSO) is to prevent and mitigate such events with optimal decisions in design, planning, operation and maintenance. READ MORE

  4. 2. Impact of High Levels of Variable Renewable Energy on Power System Generation Adequacy : Methods for analyzing and ensuring the generation adequacy of modern, multi-area power systems

    Author : Egill Tomasson; Lennart Söder; Dirk Van Hertem; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Generation adequacy; reliability; renewable energy; Monte Carlo simulation; electricity markets; optimization; mathematical programming; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

    Abstract : The generation adequacy of electricity supply has been an ongoing concern since the restructuring of the industry. Ensuring generation adequacy was a rather straightforward task in the era of natural monopolies. READ MORE

  5. 3. SECURITY OF SUPPLY DURING THE ENERGY TRANSITION:THE ROLE OF CAPACITY MECHANISMS

    Author : Pradyumna Bhagwat; Mehrdad Ghandhari Alavijh; Margot P. C. Weijnen; Laurens J. De Vries; Reinier van der Veen; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adequacy policy; capacity mechanisms; capacity market; investment; energy; agent-based modelling; EMLab-Generation; strategic reserve; security of supply; cross-border effects.; Economics; Nationalekonomi; Energy Technology; Energiteknik;

    Abstract : The push for clean energy has caused a rapid growth of renewables in the electricity supply mix of the EU. Although one would assume that the impact of these technologies is entirely positive, recent research and experience indicate that there is reason for concern namely regarding the security of supply. READ MORE

  6. 4. Teachers meeting the challenges of the Swedish school system. Agents within boundaries

    Author : Anna Toropova; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Teacher professional competence; teacher job satisfaction; school climate; student mathematics achievement; bullying; TIMSS;

    Abstract : There are many factors that may contribute to explaining variation in teacher quality, which is the key to the schools’ success. These factors include not only teacher characteristics, but also conditions of the teachers’ work. READ MORE

  7. 5. Logistics Management in a Healthcare Context : Methodological development for describing and evaluating a healthcare organisation as a logistics system

    Author : Malin Wiger; Håkan Aronsson; Mattias Elg; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : This thesis tests whether logistics knowledge, theories and principles can be used to provide potential patient flow efficiency improvements. By emphasizing an ideal logistics system by means of its main features and then using these to evaluate two different healthcare organisations, it is assumed that knowledge regarding patient flows can be obtained and potentials for improvement highlighted. READ MORE