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Challenges and Solutions in the Russian Energy Sector

  • Sheds light on R&D strategies developed within the foremost Russian universities
  • Details specific cases of issues, problems, and solutions within the Russia energy sector
  • Features chapters on sustainable energy generation/distribution and smart-grid technology as well as traditional systems

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Economic Problems of Energy Development

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Active Consumers in the Russian Electric Power Industry: Barriers and Opportunities

      • I. O. Volkova, E. A. Salnikova, L. M. Gitelman
      Pages 27-35
    3. Perspectives on Distributed Generation in the Electric Power Industry

      • A. Kosygina, I. O. Volkova, L. M. Gitelman
      Pages 37-44
  3. Improving the Management Systems for Sustainable Energy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
    2. General Concept for Preventing Energy Crises

      • L. D. Gitelman, M. V. Kozhevnikov, T. B. Gavrilova
      Pages 47-53
    3. Managing Productive Assets of Energy Companies in Periods of Crisis

      • L. D. Gitelman, M. V. Kozhevnikov, T. B. Gavrilova
      Pages 55-61
    4. Cost Management Methods in Energy Companies

      • L. D. Gitelman, M. V. Kozhevnikov, T. B. Gavrilova
      Pages 63-70
    5. Improvement of the Management System in a Power Grid Company with ERP Systems Implementation

      • A. Y. Makarov, O. Y. Antonova, R. I. Khabibullin, A. S. Semerikov
      Pages 71-79
    6. Power Grid Infrastructure Modernization by the Implementation of Smart Grid Technologies

      • A. Y. Makarov, Y. A. Radygin, G. A. Sharafieva, O. M. Rostik
      Pages 81-88
    7. Customer Orientation of Electricity Retail Sales Companies

      • B. A. Bokarev, D. G. Sandler, M. V. Kozhevnikov
      Pages 89-96
    8. Methodological Approach to Energy Consumption Management at Industrial Enterprises

      • A. P. Dzyuba, I. A. Baev, I. A. Solovieva, L. M. Gitelman
      Pages 97-104
  4. Investment Mechanisms for Energy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-105
    2. Evaluation of Energy-Related Projects in Remote Areas

      • A. Domnikov, M. Petrov, L. Domnikova
      Pages 133-140

About this book

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent and advanced research findings on energy production and management in the important Ural industrial region of Russia. The authors consider economic problems of energy development, management systems for sustainable energy, and investment mechanisms for energy. Comprised of chapters on energy efficient technologies, environmental aspects of using energy, and personnel for the power industry, the volume is ideal for a range of scientists and engineers interested in innovative approaches to generation and distribution of energy.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Wessex Institute of Technology, Southampton, United Kingdom

    Stavros Syngellakis, Carlos Brebbia

About the editors

Dr. Stavros Syngellakis is Adjunct Professor of Materials and Structures at the Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst, Southampton, UK. He holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece and a PhD from Princeton University, USA. He is also a senior lecturer in the School of Engineering Sciences and a member of the Computational Engineering and Design research group at the University of Southampton.

Professor Carlos A. Brebbia is the Director of the Wessex Institute in the UK, and is renowned worldwide as the originator of the Boundary Element Method. He has written many scientific papers, is editor of many volumes and is the author or co-author of fourteen books. His current interests are in the field of strategic planning and research management. He is the founder of several International Journals and responsible for the publishing program of the Institute. He has helped the Institute to develop academic links with first class institutions around the world. Carlos is also a member of the International Committee for the awards of the Prigogine Medal and the George Green Medal.

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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