Date of Award
January 2016
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Chemical Engineering
First Advisor
Joseph F Pekny
Second Advisor
James E Dietz
Committee Member 1
Gintaras V Reklaitis
Committee Member 2
Michael Harris
Abstract
As the economy continues to grow, the current energy system will need to meet the increasing demand, especially in the developing countries. The depletion of fossil fuels, the surge in energy use, and the growing threat of climate change require rapid development of next-generation energy system. Renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and biomass, will undoubtedly play an important role, as a result of improved technology and enhanced capability in energy storage. For example, the closer integration of transportation to the energy system through vehicle electrification will have an increasing effect on the trajectory of the energy system. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the future energy system, anticipate potential problems during the evolution, and provide constructive suggestions for policy makers, a systematic analysis of the next generation energy system is highly desirable.
Recommended Citation
Liu, Xiaohui, "Analysis of A Next Generation Energy System Based on the Integration of Transportation Subsystem Details" (2016). Open Access Dissertations. 1281.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1281