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Author Weyant, John P. (John Peter), author.

Title A dynamic model of the U.S. energy system : a tool for energy R & D planning / John P. Weyant
Published Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018

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Description 1 online resource
Series Routledge library editions: energy economics ; volume 24
Routledge library editions. Energy economics ; v. 24.
Contents Cover ; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1. Introduction; The Governments Role in Energy R Proposed Role for the Model in the Energy R & D Planning Process; The Scope of the Model; Organization of the Dissertation; 2. Summary of the Example Application ; Nature of the Results; Energy R & D Policy Findings; Recommendations; 3. Description of the Model Concept; Introduction to the Model Concept; General Description of the Structure of the Model
Simplifying the Dynamic Model4. Results from the Example Application of the Model; Scenarios Analyzed; Alternative Resource Cases; Resource Consumption Patterns ; Summary of Benefits/Disbenefits; 5, R & D Policy Interpretations of the Results; The Economic Comparison; Liquid-Metal Fast Breeder Reactors; Synthetic Fuels from Coal and Oil Shale; Improved End-Use Efficiency Technologies; Factors That Could Potentially Alter These Conclusions; 6. Other Potential Model Applications; Major Energy R & D Program Evaluations; Other Energy Problems and Possible Model Extensions; Appendix
A. Relation to Other WorkB. Algebraic Formulation of the Model; C. The Advantage of the Present Treatment of Load Sharing; D. Data used in the Example Application; References
Notes Originally published in 1984 by Garland Publishing, Inc
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 18, 2017)
Subject Energy development -- United States -- Mathematical models
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
Energy development -- Mathematical models
United States
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781351384070
1351384074