Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "electricity generation"
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At What Cost? A comparative evaluation of the social costs of selected electricity generation alternatives in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2006)This thesis examines the private and external costs of electricity generated in Ontario by natural gas, wind, refurbished nuclear and new nuclear power. The purpose of the assessment is to determine a capacity expansion ... -
Closed Loop Geothermal System Design
(University of Waterloo, 2022-06-17)In contrast to other renewable sources (e.g., wind and solar) that may only be intermittently available throughout a day or year, geothermal resources provide a carbon-free and sustainable source of energy for base-load ... -
Optimal Integration of Renewable Energy Sources in Oil Refinery Operations
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-27)Petroleum refining is one of the energy intensive sectors of the oil and gas (O&G) industry. With increase in global energy demand and declining energy return on energy invested (EROEI) of crude oil, global energy consumption ...