The document discusses how international coal prices affect power generation. It notes that the cost of generating electricity through coal-fired thermal power depends on both fixed and variable costs. Variable costs vary based on the cost of coal and depend on the global demand and supply of coal as well as other fuels. The document outlines that coal remains an important fuel for power generation due to its abundance and affordability compared to other fuels. It projects that global coal consumption and international coal trade will continue increasing significantly through 2035, driven primarily by growth in Asia. The document also provides historical and projected data on coal reserves, production, consumption, imports/exports, and pricing for various countries and regions.
Uranium prices and uranium miners have displayed fantastic returns for the past 6 months after lagging the rest of the commodity/energy complex until Q3 2010; whilst a correction is overdue (and taking place), this increase is justified by fundamental, contrarily to the 2007 spike which very speculative.
Webinar - Technologies for the Electromagnetic Processing of Materials - Ener...Leonardo ENERGY
The webinar demonstrates how electromagnetic processing of materials (EPM) provides significant opportunities for saving primary energy and reducing carbon emissions in industrial thermal processes. Potentially electricity can replace up to 100% of other energy carriers currently used for process heat. For the time horizon from now to the year 2050 transition scenarios are developed and described where the industrial processes are gradually switched from the actual situation to a situation with 100% electrically operated processes. As the average primary energy factor (PEF) gradually decreases from 2.5 currently, to 1 for a 100% renewable electricity system, the benefits of EPM will gradually increase. For each step in the development of the PEF the annual primary energy savings and annual reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will be described.
This paper highlights the importance of India’s energy security and the possible repercussions of Government’s policy paralysis, which is hurting the endeavors of energy firms.
India’s energy security is not attributed and confined to just oil & gas industry, whose role cannot be denied in India’s overall growth story. The Government has indeed taken steps in the right direction but now it has become critical for India to introduce policy reforms to secure India’s growing energy needs. Starting from making the present Production Sharing Contract (PSC) structure more remunerative for the investors, to rationalizing the taxation regime for the sector, changes are indispensable. The biggest hurdle currently is the sector’s slow decision-making process. The dwindling interest of foreign investors and their exodus are big concerns, especially at a time when India needs them and the technology they possess. Not to forget, the reforms that India needs in the downstream and midstream sectors and the coordination among various Ministries.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
How to Get CNIC Information System with Paksim Ga.pptxdanishmna97
Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI support
International coal prices and effect on power generation asok dasgupta
1. INTERNATIONAL COAL PRICES AND
ITS EFFECTS ON POWER GENERATION
Asok Dasgupta
President- Independent Power
Producers Association of India (IPPAI)
Sri Lanka, Colombo: 1st March, 2012
2. COST OF GENERATION OF ELECTRIC
POWER THROUGH THERMAL(COAL)
GENERATION
UNIT COST OF
ELECTRICITY=FIXED
FIXED COST IS DEPENDENT ON
COST+VARIABLE
COST
COST OF INSURANCE
CAPITAL COST O&M COST DEPRECIATION
MONEY COST
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3. These Costs Depend On:
Demand
Financial
and Supply Inflation
Market
Position
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4. Variable Cost Varies as per
Cost of Consumables and
Cost of Coal
Spares
THESE COSTS DEPEND ON DEMAND AND
SUPPLY SITUATION OF COAL WHICH IN TURN
DEPEND ON DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF
OTHER FUELS LIKE OIL,GAS AND NUCLEAR
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5. Characteristics
of Coal Thermal
Properties
of Coal
Composition
Calorific
Non Coking Value
Coking Coal
Coal
Carbon
Ash
Sulfur
For Steel For Power
Making Generation Moisture
Volatile
Matter
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6. • Heat Rate for Thermal Generation
• Heat Input/Electricity Output
• KCAL/KWH
• Calorific Value
• Heat Content Per Kg
• KCAL/Kg
• VARIABLE COST=HEAT RATE/CALORIFIC VALUE
=KG/KWH
– HIGHER THE CALORIFIC VALUE
– LOWER THE INPUT OF COAL
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7. World Production of Coal
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8. DEPENDENCE ON COAL FOR POWER
GENERATION
South Africa 93 % Israel 65%
Poland 90% Czech Republic 56%
China 79% Morocco 55%
Australia 76% Greece 55%
Kazakhstan 70% USA 45%
India 69% Germany 44%
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9. Coal: Proved Reserves 2010
Coal: Proved Reserves at end 2010 (Million Tonnes)
Anthracite Sub-bituminous
COUNTRIES and bituminus and lignite Total Share of Total R/P ratio
Australia 37100 39300 76400 8.9% 180
China 62200 52300 114500 13.3% 35
Czech Republic 192 908 1100 0.1% 22
Greece - 3020 3020 0.4% 44
India 56100 4500 60600 7.0% 106
Indonesia 1520 4009 5529 0.6% 18
Kazakhstan 21500 12100 33600 3.9% 303
Poland 4338 1371 5709 0.7% 43
South Africa 30156 - 30156 3.5% 119
US 108501 128794 237295 27.6% 241
Total World 404762 456176 860938 100.0% 118
of which: OECD 155926 222603 378529 44.0% 184
Non-OECD 248836 233573 482409 56.0% 92
European Union # 5101 51047 56148 6.5% 105
Former Soviet Union 86725 141309 228034 26.5% 452
Source of reserves data: Survey of Energy Resources, World Energy Council 2010.
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10. World Coal Production by Region 2008-2035 (Quadrillion Btu)
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15. • It was forecasted that Coal, Natural Gas and Nuclear power will continue
to hold their importance as a primary energy sources for electricity
generation till 2015.
• Total world power generation demand(P) – 24980 TWh (2015)
• A growth from 18,920 TWh in 2006.
• Coal-fired power stations increasing their share in total generation from
40% in 2006 to 44% in 2015.
• Gas-fired generation dropping marginally from 20% to 19% in 2015, as a
result of higher prices.
• Oil use in power generation continuing to decline from 6% to 4%
• Nuclear power suffering a fall in market share from 15% to 13% in 2015.
• Conversely renewable generation (including hydro) is expected to rise
from 18% in 2006 to 20% in 2015
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16. Reasons for Continuation of Coal Use Despite Existing and
Future Policies to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emission
Coal is plentiful, widely distributed and likely to be available
Coal has consistently outperformed oil and gas on an equivalent-
energy basis, and despite a potential cost of carbon, coal is likely to
remain the most affordable fuel for power generation in many
developing and industrialised countries for several decades.
Coal is considered relatively affordable and has less price volatility
compared to oil and gas.
The use of indigenous reserves or the ability to access a well-
provided and affordable international market can enhance a
country’s energy security and provide affordable reliable power to
drive economies and development.
The greatest increase in the demand for coal will be in the
developing countries, especially in developing Asia, where reserves
are large and low-cost. OECD coal use is likely to grow modestly.
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17. World Coal Consumption
increases by 50 per cent
(2008- 139 Quadrillion Btu
2035 – 209 Quadrillion Btu)
As per
International
Energy
Outlook
(IEO), 2011
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18. World Coal Consumption by Region
(1980-2035)
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19. In 2008, Coal accounted for 28 per cent of world
energy consumption
60% shipped to
Electricity
Producers
World
production
of Coal in 4% shipped to
36% shipped 2008 Residential &
to Industrial Commercial
consumers Sector
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20. IEO projected that Electric
Power Sector will witness a
decline in Coal’s share of total
energy consumption for Power
Generation
From 43 per
cent in 2008
To 37 per cent
in 2010
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21. International Coal Trade Growth :
21.2 quadrillion Btu in 2009 to
35.2 quadrillion Btu in 2035.
The share of total world coal consumption
accounted for by internationally traded coal
has increased from 15 percent in 2009 to a
steady rate of 17 percent as per IEO
projection.
Stability on share of coal trade primarily
reflects the ability of the world’s largest coal
consumers, China and India, to meet
substantial portions of their future coal
demand with domestic production.
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22. COAL SHARE OF WORLD ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY SECTOR
2008, 2020 AND 2035 (PERCENT)
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23. OECD COAL CONSUMPTION BY REGION
1980, 2008, 2020 & 2035
(Quadrillion Btu)
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24. NON-OECD COAL CONSUMPTION BY REGION
1980, 2008, 2020 & 2035
(Quadrillion Btu)
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