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Jennings M, Fisk D, Shah N, 2014, Modelling and optimization of retrofitting residential energy systems at the urban scale, ENERGY, Vol: 64, Pages: 220-233, ISSN: 0360-5442
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- Citations: 51
Boot-Handford ME, Abanades JC, Anthony EJ, et al., 2014, Carbon capture and storage update, Energy and Environmental Science, Vol: 7, Pages: 130-189, ISSN: 1754-5692
In recent years, Carbon Capture and Storage (Sequestration) (CCS) has been proposed as a potential method to allow the continued use of fossil-fuelled power stations whilst preventing emissions of CO2 from reaching the atmosphere. Gas, coal (and biomass)-fired power stations can respond to changes in demand more readily than many other sources of electricity production, hence the importance of retaining them as an option in the energy mix. Here, we review the leading CO2 capture technologies, available in the short and long term, and their technological maturity, before discussing CO2 transport and storage. Current pilot plants and demonstrations are highlighted, as is the importance of optimising the CCS system as a whole. Other topics briefly discussed include the viability of both the capture of CO2 from the air and CO2 reutilisation as climate change mitigation strategies. Finally, we discuss the economic and legal aspects of CCS.
Jennings MG, Shah N, 2014, Workforce planning and technology installation optimisation for utilities, COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, Vol: 67, Pages: 72-81, ISSN: 0360-8352
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- Citations: 6
Strapasson A, 2014, The Limits of Bioenergy: A Complex Systems Approach to Land Use Dynamics and Constraints
Al-Ansari T, Korre A, Nie Z, et al., 2014, Development of a Life Cycle Assessment Model for the Analysis of the Energy, Water and Food Nexus, 24TH EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM ON COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS ENGINEERING, PTS A AND B, Vol: 33, Pages: 1039-1044, ISSN: 1570-7946
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- Citations: 11
Bustos-Turu G, van Dam KH, Acha S, et al., 2014, Estimating Plug-in Electric Vehicle Demand Flexibility through an Agent-Based Simulation Model, 5th IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT Europe), Publisher: IEEE, ISSN: 2165-4816
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- Citations: 16
Elahi N, Shah N, Korre A, et al., 2014, Multi-period least cost optimisation model of an integrated carbon dioxide capture transportation and storage infrastructure in the UK, 12th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT), Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, Pages: 2655-2662, ISSN: 1876-6102
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- Citations: 22
Korre A, Nie Z, Durucan S, et al., 2014, The effect of market and leasing conditions on the techno-economic performance of complex CO<sub>2</sub> transport and storage value chains, 12th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT), Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, Pages: 7225-7233, ISSN: 1876-6102
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- Citations: 7
Mac Dowell N, Shah N, 2014, Optimisation of post-combustion CO<sub>2</sub> capture for flexible operation, 12th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT), Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, Pages: 1525-1535, ISSN: 1876-6102
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- Citations: 29
Voll P, Jennings M, Hennen M, et al., 2014, The Good, the Bad, and Your Real Choices - Decision Support for Energy Systems Synthesis through Near-Optimal Solutions Analysis, 24TH EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM ON COMPUTER AIDED PROCESS ENGINEERING, PTS A AND B, Vol: 33, Pages: 25-30, ISSN: 1570-7946
Brown S, Martynov S, Mahgerefteh H, et al., 2014, CO<sub>2</sub>QUEST: Techno-economic assessment of CO<sub>2</sub> quality effect on its storage and transport, 12th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT), Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, Pages: 2622-2629, ISSN: 1876-6102
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- Citations: 16
Pantaleo AM, Camporeale SM, Shah N, 2013, Thermo-economic assessment of externally fired micro-gas turbine fired by natural gas and biomass: Applications in Italy, ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, Vol: 75, Pages: 202-213, ISSN: 0196-8904
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- Citations: 78
Giarola S, Bezzo F, Shah N, 2013, A risk management approach to the economic and environmental strategic design of ethanol supply chains, BIOMASS & BIOENERGY, Vol: 58, Pages: 31-51, ISSN: 0961-9534
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- Citations: 63
Kontoravdi C, Samsatli NJ, Shah N, 2013, Development and design of bio-pharmaceutical processes, Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering
Zhang D, Shah N, Papageorgiou LG, 2013, Efficient energy consumption and operation management in a smart building with microgrid, ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, Vol: 74, Pages: 209-222, ISSN: 0196-8904
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- Citations: 233
Caritte V, Acha S, Shah N, 2013, Enhancing corporate environmental performance through reporting and roadmaps, Business Strategy and the Environment, Vol: 24, Pages: 289-308, ISSN: 1099-0836
Managing the carbon footprint of companies and addressing their respective decarbonization plans is a challenging endeavour. The aim of this study is to help companies better understand the issues around decarbonization and environmental performance by suggesting a holistic management process on which they could embark. This process comprises two crucial steps, which are (a) sustainability reporting and (b) low-carbon roadmaps. These steps are covered and further developed based on a detailed study of the UK food retail sector. This sector is relevant due to its economic and environmental importance, but most importantly it has a significant record of available environmental reports in the public domain and a large potential to influence consumers, policy makers and multiple supply chains.Sustainability reporting is assessed by analysing environmental KPIs disclosed in corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports, and then these are compared against industry standards. This analysis highlights a general lack of consistency and transparency in CSR reporting of UK food retailers. Consequently, a low-carbon roadmap based on relevant KPIs and on the ‘backcasting’ framework is presented as a case study in order to showcase how a hypothetical UK food retailer can employ a low-carbon roadmap. The case study demonstrates that ambitious environmental targets are achievable if robust corporate action plans are followed. Furthermore, the case study indicates that capital might be misallocated in favour of highly visible environmental stores and on-site energy generation technologies, whilst more could be done by applying energy efficiency measures that have the potential to deliver substantial carbon savings.
Shah N, Jin K, Cruz L-A, et al., 2013, HOXB13 Mediates Tamoxifen Resistance and Invasiveness in Human Breast Cancer by Suppressing ERα and Inducing IL-6 Expression, CANCER RESEARCH, Vol: 73, Pages: 5449-5458, ISSN: 0008-5472
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- Citations: 76
Acha Izquierdo S, Van Dam KH, Shah N, 2013, Spatial and Temporal Electric Vehicle Demand Forecasting in Central London, 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013), Publisher: IET
If electricity infrastructures are to make the most of electric vehicle (EV) technology it is paramount to understand how mobility can enhance the management of assets and the delivery of energy. This research builds on a proof of concept model that focuses on simulating EV movements in urban environments which serve to forecast EV loads in the networks. Having performed this analysis for a test urban environment, this paper details a case study for London using an activity-based model to make predictions of EV movements which can be validated against measured transport data. Results illustrate how optimal EV charging can impact the load profiles of two areas in central London - St. John's Wood & Marylebone/Mayfair. Transport data highlights the load flexibility a fleet of EVs can have on a daily basis in one of the most stressed networks in the world, while an optimal power flow manages the best times of the day to charge the EVs. This study presents valuable information that can help in begin addressing pressing infrastructure issues such as charging point planning and network control reinforcement.
Zuniga MM, Kucherenko S, Shah N, 2013, Metamodelling with independent and dependent inputs, COMPUTER PHYSICS COMMUNICATIONS, Vol: 184, Pages: 1570-1580, ISSN: 0010-4655
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- Citations: 52
Samsatli S, Samsatli NJ, Shah N, 2013, Multi-time scale modelling and analysis of the future hydrogen supply chain, All-Energy Conference 2013
Keirstead J, Shah N, 2013, Urban Energy Systems: An Integrated Approach, Publisher: Routledge, ISBN: 9780415529020
Energy demands of cities need to be met more sustainably. This book analyses the technical and social systems that satisfy these needs and asks how methods can be put into practice to achieve this.
Acha Izquierdo S, Mavromatidis G, Caritte V, et al., 2013, Techno-economical Technology Assessment for Operational Zero Carbon Supermarkets, ECOS 2013
Supermarkets are very energy intensive buildings resulting in a large carbon footprint that needs to beaddressed. Demand reduction measures are not sufficient, since even after intensive actions have beentaken, the remaining footprint is still significant. Therefore, measures that focus on the energy supply sideare necessary in order to minimize or preferably eliminate carbon emissions. In their quest towardscommercial sustainability, food retail businesses require relevant frameworks that can help them identify thevarious pathways in which they can reduce operational carbon emissions. These frameworks need to bestraightforward as decision makers generally lack the engineering expertise such projects demand. Thispaper focuses on depicting the various challenges low carbon technologies need to overcome to besuccessfully applied in supermarkets while also identifying core technologies that can deliver sustainablesupermarkets today; a review of multiple technologies is presented and graded according to a strictsustainability criteria. A generic UK supermarket is used to describe the different store services and tocharacterize daily, seasonal, and annual energy load profiles in the food retail industry. These are used toexplain the complex relationship between electricity and heat requirements the building has throughout ayear. A business as usual store design is presented to benchmark current key performance indicators (KPIs)concerning emissions, capital and operational costs; these KPIs are used by decision makers whenapproving a future sustainable building design. After a benchmark has been established, it possible toassess and compare various low carbon energy system designs to identify the trade-offs each alternativeoffers. Results of the analysis indicate designing and delivering a zero carbon supermarket is possible,however careful detail must be dedicated to address multiple issues that come along with projectimplementation; such as the manner in which the energ
Pantaleo A, De Gennaro B, Shah N, 2013, Assessment of optimal size of anaerobic co-digestion plants: An application to cattle farms in the province of Bari (Italy), RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS, Vol: 20, Pages: 57-70, ISSN: 1364-0321
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Mavromatidis G, Acha S, Shah N, 2013, Diagnostic tools of energy performance for supermarkets using Artificial Neural Network algorithms, Energy and Buildings, Vol: 62, Pages: 304-314, ISSN: 1872-6178
Supermarket performance monitoring is of vital importance to ensure systems perform adequately and guarantee operating costs and energy use are kept at a minimum. Furthermore, advanced monitoring techniques can allow early detection of equipment faults that could disrupt store operation. This paper details the development of a tool for performance monitoring and fault detection for supermarkets focusing on evaluating the Store's Total Electricity Consumption as well as individual systems, such as Refrigeration, HVAC, Lighting and Boiler. Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models are developed for each system to provide the energy baseline, which is modelled as a dependency between the energy consumption and suitable explanatory variables. The tool has two diagnostic levels. The first level broadly evaluates the systems performance, in terms of energy consumption, while the second level applies more rigorous criteria for fault detection of supermarket subsystems. A case study, using data from a store in Southeast England, is presented and results show remarkable accuracy for calculating hourly energy use, thus marking the ANN method as a viable tool for diagnosis purposes. Finally, the generic nature of the methodology approach allows the development and application to other stores, effectively offering a valuable analytical tool for better running of supermarkets.
Mac Dowell N, Shah N, 2013, Identification of the cost-optimal degree of CO₂ capture: An optimisation study using dynamic process models, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL, Vol: 13, Pages: 44-58, ISSN: 1750-5836
Keirstead J, Shah N, 2013, The changing role of optimization in urban planning, Springer Optimization and Its Applications, Pages: 175-193
Most world cities are now planned in one way or another. Through the deliberate positioning of activity and transportation facilities, urban authorities hope to ensure the success of their cities in economic, social and environmental terms. Urban planning models are an important tool to help them in this task, and in this chapter, we examine the use of optimization techniques in urban planning modelling. Through a broad reviewof the field, we highlight the distinction between single-goal urban-environment models and multi-objective land use and transportation models. While it is shown that optimization no longer plays a stand-alone role in land use and transportation modelling, it does contribute to the overall modelling workflow. Furthermore, optimization forms the basis of two niche applications: excess commuting and sketch modelling. This last field holds the most promise for the future, enabling planners to establish minimum resource consumption benchmarks for their city as a means of comparison with other cities and to evaluate the ambition and feasibility of new plans.
Bembea MM, Schwartz JM, Shah N, et al., 2013, Anticoagulation Monitoring during Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, ASAIO JOURNAL, Vol: 59, Pages: 63-68, ISSN: 1058-2916
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Mac Dowell N, Shah N, 2013, Dynamic modelling and analysis of a coal fired power plant integrated with post- Combustion CO<inf>2</inf> capture process, Pages: 12-13
Polizzi KM, Hallett JP, Kontoravdi C, et al., 2013, Frontier manufacturing: Scaling up synthetic biology
Giarola S, Shah N, 2013, Techno-economic and environmental assessment of ionic liquid-based biorefineries, Pages: 301-302
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