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The Physics of Stocks and Flows of Energy Systems

Applications in Energy Policy

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  • © 2016

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Authors:
  1. Hassan Qudrat-Ullah

    1. School of Administrative Studies, York University, Toronto, Canada

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Complexity (BRIEFSCOMPLEXITY)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Energy Policy Making: A Complex Dynamic Task

    • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
    Pages 1-6

  3. Modeling and Simulation in Service of Energy Policy: The Challenges

    • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
    Pages 7-12

  4. Meeting the Challenges: Energy Policy Modeling with System Dynamics

    • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
    Pages 13-26

  5. Understanding the Physics of Stocks and Flows

    • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
    Pages 27-38

  6. On the Modeling of Key Structural Process of Energy Systems

    • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
    Pages 39-56

  7. Physics of Stocks and Flows in Action

    • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
    Pages 57-69

  8. Finale

    • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah
    Pages 71-73

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 75-77
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About this book

Using a system dynamics approach, this book illustrates the physics of fundamental accumulation processes (stocks and flows) across the demand and supply sectors of energy systems. Examples of system dynamics simulation models are presented where these accumulation processes are driving the behavior of the system. Based on these modeling efforts, two cases (the socio-economic and environmental implications of the energy policy of Pakistan and the dynamics of green power in Ontario, Canada) are analyzed and discussed. By studying the dynamics of the fundamental structures of an energy system, the reader gains an enhanced understanding of the stocks and flows of complex systems as well as their role in energy policy. This book is of use to managers and practitioners, teachers, researchers, and students of design and assessment of policy making for complex, dynamic energy systems.

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“Very interesting and useful book that allows the reader to gain an enhanced understanding of the stocks and flows of complex systems as well as their role in energy policy, as projected by the author. … a marvelous book, proportionating a wonderful reading, useful for managers and practitioners, teachers, researchers, and students of design and assessment of policy making for complex, dynamic energy systems.” (Prof. Dr. Manuel Alberto M. Ferreira, Acta Scientiae et Intellectus, Vol. 2 (3), 2016)

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  • School of Administrative Studies, York University, Toronto, Canada

    Hassan Qudrat-Ullah

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