Springer Challenges and Solutions in the Russian Energy Sector (Innovation and Discovery in Russian Science and Engineering)

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent and advanced research findings on energy production and management in the important Ural industrial region of Russia. The authors consider economic problems of energy development, management systems for sustainable energy, and investment mechanisms for energy. Comprised of chapters on energy efficient technologies, environmental aspects of using energy, and personnel for the power industry, the volume is ideal for a range of scientists and engineers interested in innovative approaches to generation and distribution of energy. From the Back Cover The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent and advanced research findings on energy production and management in the important Ural industrial region of Russia. The authors consider economic problems of energy development, management systems for sustainable energy, and investment mechanisms for energy. Comprised of chapters on energy efficient technologies, environmental aspects of using energy, and personnel for the power industry, the volume is ideal for a range of scientists and engineers interested in innovative approaches to generation and distribution of energy. Sheds light on R&D strategies developed within the foremost Russian universities; Details specific cases of issues, problems, and solutions within the Russia energy sector; Features chapters on sustainable energy generation/distribution and smart-grid technology as well as traditional systems. About the Author Dr. Stavros Syngellakis is Adjunct Professor of Materials and Structures at the Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst, Southampton, UK. He holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece and a PhD from Princeton University, USA. He is also a senior lecturer in the School of Engineering Sciences and a member of the Computational Engineering and Design research group at the University of Southampton. Professor Carlos A. Brebbia is the Director of the Wessex Institute in the UK, and is renowned worldwide as the originator of the Boundary Element Method. He has written many scientific papers, is editor of many volumes and is the author or co-author of fourteen books. His current interests are in the field of strategic planning and research management. He is the founder of several International Journals and responsible for the publishing program of the Institute. He has helped the Institute to develop academic links with first class institutions around the world. Carlos is also a member of the International Committee for the awards of the Prigogine Medal and the George Green Medal.