This model illustrates the incentive mechanisms established by the Australian regulator and their impact on the investment decisions of Distribution System Operators (DSOs). It captures how these regulatory incentives influence DSOs’ choices between investing in traditional grid infrastructure or em
This model illustrates the incentive mechanisms established by the Australian regulator and their impact on the investment decisions of Distribution System Operators (DSOs). It captures how these regulatory incentives influence DSOs’ choices between investing in traditional grid infrastructure or embracing digitalization technologies. The model integrates various factors, including network requirements, regulatory incentives, and investment strategies, to provide a comprehensive view of how DSOs balance the trade-offs between conventional upgrades and innovative digital solutions. By simulating these dynamics, the model helps to understand how regulatory frameworks can shape investment decisions and drive the evolution of the energy grid.
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This is a model depicting Durham region waste management. It shows 4 types of waste, what township they come from, and how much waste (in tonnes) comes from each of the 3 townships in the Durham Region with a Durham Region-owned waste management facility. The garbage leftover from each township afte
This is a model depicting Durham region waste management. It shows 4 types of waste, what township they come from, and how much waste (in tonnes) comes from each of the 3 townships in the Durham Region with a Durham Region-owned waste management facility. The garbage leftover from each township after removing everything recyclable, compostable, and reusable, is sent to the Durham York Energy Center to create energy from the garbage. 
Feasibility study and payback time of SWAC system; heat exchange with sea water instead of air, with higher initial investment and lower running costs.
Feasibility study and payback time of SWAC system; heat exchange with sea water instead of air, with higher initial investment and lower running costs.
Physiology based insight to compare the energy balance and carbohydrate insulin models described in Nature Metabolism Obesity Causal Model Differences 2024  article  See also Speakman and Hall's 2021  science article  and  insight  and Stock flow Comparisons  insight
Physiology based insight to compare the energy balance and carbohydrate insulin models described in Nature Metabolism Obesity Causal Model Differences 2024 article See also Speakman and Hall's 2021 science article and insight and Stock flow Comparisons insight
8 months ago
 A model of Global Climate Change driven by the impact of Carbon Dioxide on the Greenhouse Effect. This model contains a physical model of energy inflows ☀️ and outflows from the Earth ( primary source ). And a simple model of carbon dioxide sources and sinks in the atmosphere ( primary source ).
A model of Global Climate Change driven by the impact of Carbon Dioxide on the Greenhouse Effect. This model contains a physical model of energy inflows ☀️ and outflows from the Earth (primary source). And a simple model of carbon dioxide sources and sinks in the atmosphere (primary source).

The energy model assumes inflowing short-wave solar radiation that does not interact with the atmosphere. A fraction of this is reflected immediately (e.g. by snow and ice cover). The remaining is absorbed 🌎 and re-radiated as long-wave infrared which can be captured by the atmosphere ☁️. The fraction captured by the atmosphere is related to the level of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere.

This model tracks Carbon Dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels 🏭 and land use changes 🚜 (e.g. deforestation). It also tracks removal of Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere into a land sink 🌲 (e.g. vegetation) and the an ocean sink 🏖.

🧪 Experiment with different levels of emissions to see their impact on global average temperatures. You can also compare predicted temperatures and Carbon Dioxide levels to historical data.
A simulation of Lunar Space Based Solar Power.    References    Solar Panels     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_irradiance#Earth  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3118068_Beamed_microwave_power_transmission_and_its_application_to_space   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space-based_solar_p
A simulation of Lunar Space Based Solar Power.

References

Solar Panels

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_irradiance#Earth
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3118068_Beamed_microwave_power_transmission_and_its_application_to_space 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space-based_solar_power 
http://www.altenergy.org/renewables/solar/common-types-of-solar-cells.html 
http://energyinformative.org/lifespan-solar-panels/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_panel
http://brightstarsolar.net/2014/02/common-sizes-of-solar-panels/
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048733315001699
https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/Is-there-really-a-Swansons-Law
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/smaller-cheaper-faster-does-moores-law-apply-to-solar-cells/
https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.cfm?t=epmt_5_6_a

Rockets

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_V#Cost
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_V
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_IV_Heavy

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Red Box - The tertiary consumer is the top consumer on an energy pyramid and has no predators.    Blue Box - Carnivores which eat omnivores, herbivores, and sometimes other carnivores.     Green Box - Omnivores which eat both plants and animals.     Orange Box - Herbivores which get their energy fro
Red Box - The tertiary consumer is the top consumer on an energy pyramid and has no predators.

Blue Box - Carnivores which eat omnivores, herbivores, and sometimes other carnivores.

Green Box - Omnivores which eat both plants and animals.

Orange Box - Herbivores which get their energy from plants.

Purple Box - The primary producers which provide food for the herbivores.

Black Box - The abiotic factors which keeps the energy pyramid/ecosystem functional.