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Journal articles on the topic "Power Loom Sector"
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Anjali Raj, Sunita Roy. "Fabricating Health: The Challenges Faced by Women Power loom Weavers." European Economic Letters (EEL) 14, no. 3 (2024): 56–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.52783/eel.v14i3.1749.
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The power loom sector is a significant contributor to fabric manufacturing in the country, encompassing a diverse range of products. These products span from low-value coarse and gauze cloth to high-value shirting, suiting, and made-ups. Additionally, the sector also produces a limited number of grey fabrics or yarn-dyed products. Female weavers operating within the power loom sector faces a multitude of obstacles that are significantly influencing their economic survival and overall welfare. The textile industry holds significant importance in the economic development of India, whereas the power loom industry being a crucial element within this sector. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the female labour force participation and total working hours, as well as the effect on their health, in the power loom sector of Gaya and Bhagalpur. In addition, the paper will discuss other significant obstacles faced by women weavers, such as wage disparities, lengthy working hours, and safety and security concerns. The focus of the research will be the socioeconomic standing of female power loom weavers. The study is supported by both primary and secondary data. Primary data is derived from data collection on the ground. Weavers are the backbone of the power loom sector, but they are perpetually plagued by issues related to finances, electricity, and health care, among other issues, and they receive no support from the government. As a result, the industry as a whole experiences low productivity and to enhance the conditions of the power loom weavers, there is a dire need for government support.
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Abbas, Md Golam, Tawfika Rahman Jishan, Shoara Yasmin, et al. "Occupational Health Problems and Healthcare Seeking Behaviour among Power-loom Workers." Eastern Medical College Journal 8, no. 2 (2023): 54–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/emcj.v8i2.69701.
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Background: Power-looms sector plays a significant role in the economic growth of Bangladesh. Occupational health problem is a burning issue for developing and developed countries whose economies are dependent on labour-intensive industrial sectors, such as the power-loom sector. Materials &Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the occupational health problems and health care seeking behaviour among 332 power-loom workers working in Sirajganj district, Bangladesh through face-to-face interviews by a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the power-loom workers was 31.7±10.4 years and a considerable number of participants (28.9%) had no formal education. Most workers (85.5%) were full-time power-loom workers, which is relevant to factors connected to health concerns and healthcare seeking behaviours. The mean working hours were 12.4±3.1 hours, working days were 6.0±0.3 days and 47.9% of the respondents reported feeling stressed while at work. Most of the power-loom workers (91.9%) were dependent on allopathic treatment. Many of the workers (78.3%) believed that their government did not provide a hospital and that NGOs only operated in a limited capacity (16.3%). It was stated that there was no maternity leave or allowance for the 100% female workforce. Presence of emergency measures was available opined by the half of the workers (49.1%). Lower back pain, neck discomfort, and upper back pain were the three most common musculoskeletal conditions, and they were substantially correlated with worker age and working hours. Conclusion: The study concludes that power-loom workers are prone to develop musculoskeletal problems and strategies need to be developed to limit the problem and to promote their health. Eastern Med Coll J. July 2023; 8 (2):54-60
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Kishor, Hirakant Agiwale, and Mubashera Irfan Ansari. "Study of Power Loom Workers In Bhiwandi." 'Journal of Research & Development' 15, no. 1 (2023): 48–50. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7593684.
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Power loom sector is one of the most important contributing sector in GDP as it contribute more than 2% of total GDP in India and approximately 15% to the country’s export earnings. Bhiwandi is named as ‘Manchester of India as it emerged as India’s largest and biggest textile industry. Because of the Prime location of Bhiwandi, as nearby to Mumbai port and international airport, as well as the climate of Bhiwandi became very helpful to emerge Bhiwandi as prime power loom Industry of India. Almost 5 lakh workers are working in this industry. And these workers are facing several major problems which affects their life.
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Kamini, Pawar. "Opportunities and Challenges of Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Development of the Power Loom Sector." Opportunities and Challenges of Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Development of the Power Loom Sector Special Issue, MMK : ACE - 2023 (2024): 10. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10478411.
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The textile business in India is intricate and multifaceted. Currently, it contributes significantly, making up 2% of GDP. Manufacturing involves several steps, including the creation of fiber, spinning, knitting, weaving, dying, and finishing. Power loom units prospered extremely quickly due to circumstances such as wars, mill failures, and handloom reservations. Due to the high degree of adaptability that the power-loom industry possesses, shifting market conditions present both plenty of chances and difficulties. Some of the major problems include fluctuations in yarn prices, the difference in electricity prices, anti-dumping duties, and affecting India's exports, etc. The study focuses on the various issues this industry faces and also looks for specific regulations passed by the government in the areas of technology, economics, and the environment. The potential and difficulties faced by entrepreneurs in the power-loom industry's sustainable development are highlighted in this paper. Keywords:- Sustainability, Power, Opportunities, challenges.
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Miss Shaziya Nausheen Jaleel Ahmed, Dr. Bachhav Nandkishor Bhagchand, and Dr. Uttam P. Suryawanshi. "A Case Study of the Socio-Economic Situation of Power Loom Workers with reference Malegaon City of Maharashtra." international journal of engineering technology and management sciences 8, no. 1 (2024): 187–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.46647/ijetms.2024.v08i01.024.
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The power loom sector has a significant positive impact on India's economy. The workers who have been having problems for the past few years are mostly responsible for the power loom industry's success, but it also provides work for many of the people engaged in India's textile industry. As a result, their social and economic situation is getting worse. Examining the workers' current socioeconomic situation and outlining the reasons behind the textile industry in Malegaon are the main objectives of this article. Field surveys served as the investigation's methodology. There are 250 workers in total. The social and economic conditions of the labour are horrifying, according to studies. The power loom sector is extremely important to the Indian economy. Additionally, it supports the textile sector by adding jobs. Economic necessity is the main factor influencing the social and economic situation. To enhance the working conditions, it is urgently necessary to expand both government involvement and power union authorization.
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Miss Shaziya Nausheen Jaleel Ahme, Dr. Bachhav Nandkishor Bhagchand, and Dr. Uttam P. Suryawanshi. "A Case Study of the Socio-Economic Situation of Power Loom Workers with Reference Malegaon City of Maharashtra." International Research Journal on Advanced Engineering and Management (IRJAEM) 2, no. 03 (2024): 217–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.47392/irjaem.2024.0034.
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The power loom sector has a significant positive impact on India's economy. The workers who have been having problems for the past few years are mostly responsible for the power loom industry's success, but it also provides work for many of the people engaged in India's textile industry. As a result, their social and economic situation is getting worse. Examining the workers' current socioeconomic situation and outlining the reasons behind the textile industry in Malegaon are the main objectives of this article. Field surveys served as the investigation's methodology. There are 250 workers in total. The social and economic conditions of the labour are horrifying, according to studies. The power loom sector is extremely important to the Indian economy. Additionally, it supports the textile sector by adding jobs. Economic necessity is the main factor influencing the social and economic situation. To enhance the working conditions, it is urgently necessary to expand both government involvement and power union authorization.
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Mahantshetti, Shashidhar, and Basavaraj Kudachimath. "Determinants of Turnover Intention: A Context of Decentralized Power Loom Sector in North Karnataka." Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems 11, no. 0009-SPECIAL ISSUE (2019): 690–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.5373/jardcs/v11/20192623.
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Anumala, Kalyani. "Examining the Relationship Between Supply Chain Management Practices and Production Performance in Indian Handloom Industry." International Journal of System Dynamics Applications 10, no. 2 (2021): 53–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijsda.2021040104.
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Clothing is one of the basic needs of human beings and first produced by using handlooms. Cloth can be produced by three ways: using handloom, power loom, and mills. Mill sector falls under organized sector, where as the handloom and power looms fall under unorganized sector. The supply chain in this unorganized sector is different and not given any importance. The main aim of the study is to examine the relationship between supply chain management practices and production performance in Indian handloom industry. Data is collected from the master weavers of Undivided State of Andhra Pradesh and analysed using structural equation modeling. The study found that there is a relationship between the supply chain management practices and production performance.
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G. Kolgiri, Somnath, and Madhavrao G. Jadhav. "INVESTIGATE THE FUNCTIONING OF THE POWER-LOOM INDUSTRY THROUGH RULA AND REBA." Journal of Engineering, Management and Information Technology 2, no. 2 (2024): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.61552/jemit.2024.02.004.
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Employees in India frequently complain about musculoskeletal issues. Currently, manual labor is a common component of power loom industries, making the problems of job-related musculoskeletal ailments and injuries at various body sites of important importance. To measure job processes, workload assessment, and work stress in the current study, video was taken. The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method was utilized to quantify the risk variables connected to upper extremity problems. While the physical issues were measured with the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). This ergonomic study sheds light on the analysis of worker posture in the power loom sector. The study's participants were the 15 power-loom industry employees at MIDC Solapur (Maharashtra, India).Then, using a video clip that showed the workers' various tasks, images were taken for analysis. It was concluded as a result that the power loom industry is not ergonomicsaware or aware. According to RULA and REBA's examination of the problem utilising postural analysis, the staff is working more than is safe. The vast majority of workers are stooped over. Since there is a moderate to high risk of musculoskeletal issues among the workforce, many interventions are employed to avoid WMSDs or their symptoms, such as training, ergonomic adjustments, rest relief, and exercises.
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Kumari, Sonam, and Prashant Kumar. "Problems and prospects of the powerloom industry: A study of Champanagar, Bhagalpur city, Bihar." National Geographical Journal of India 69, no. 3 (2023): 244–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.48008/ngji.1841.
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The industry is crucial to a country's economic prosperity. India has a diverse economy that isgrowing and thriving in many industries. Similarly, the power loom sector contributes signifi-cantly to the economic growth of the rural and urban people in Bhagalpur city. Weavers are akey component of this sector, but they frequently struggle with issues related to their finances,health, and other areas, and they receive little government assistance. As a result, they haveextremely low productivity and appalling economic conditions. The Present study is focusedon the problems of power loom industries of Champanagar, which explains the economic con-dition of weavers, their income and living standards. the main aim of the study is to analyze thedifficulties regarding the powerloom industry which are faced by the weavers. the study is basedon primary data acquired by simple random sampling from weavers. The findings revealed thatweavers face several obstacles, including a financial crisis, a shortage of updated machines, thecompulsion to work for low rates, and so on.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Power Loom Sector"
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Johansson, Joakim. "Optimization of Section Points Locations in Electric Power Distribution Systems : Development of a Method for Improving the Reliability." Thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-30670.
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The power distribution system is the final link to transfer the electrical energy to the individual customers. It is distributed in a complex technical grid but is associated with the majority of all outages occurring. Improving its reliability is an efficient way to reduce the effects of outages. A common way of improving the reliability is by designing loop structures containing two connected feeders separated by a section point. The location of the section point will decide how the system structure is connected and its level of reliability. By finding the optimal location, an improved reliability may be accomplished. This Master’s thesis has developed a method of finding optimized section points locations in a primary distribution system in order to improve its reliability. A case study has been conducted in a part of Mälarenergi Elnät’s distribution system with the objective of developing an algorithm in MATLAB able to generate the optimal section points in the area. An analytical technique together with a method called Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) as preparatory step, was used to simulate the impact of outages in various components based on historical data and literature reviews. Quantifying the impact was made by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) and the Expected Cost (ECOST) which represented the reliability from a customer- and a socio-economic perspective. Using an optimization routine based on a Greedy algorithm an improvement of the reliability was made possible. The result of the case study showed a possible improvement of 28% on SAIDI and 41% on ECOST if optimizing the location of section points. It also indicated that loop structures containing mostly industry-, trade- and service-sectors may improve ECOST considerably by having a relocated section point. The analysis concluded that based on the considerable improvement the case study showed, a distribution system could be highly benefitted by optimizing the location of section points. The created algorithm may provide a helpful tool well representative for such a process in a cost-effective way. Applying it into a full size system was considered being possible but it would first require some additional improvements of reliability inputs and to resolve some fundamental issues like rated current in lines and geographical distances to substations.
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Martineau, Killian. "Quelques aspects de cosmologie et de physique des trous noirs en gravitation quantique à boucles Detailed investigation of the duration of inflation in loop quantum cosmology for a Bianchi I universe with different inflaton potentials and initial conditions Some clarifications on the duration of inflation in loop quantum cosmology A first step towards the inflationary trans-Planckian problem treatment in loop quantum cosmology Scalar spectra of primordial perturbations in loop quantum cosmology Phenomenology of quantum reduced loop gravity in the isotropic cosmological sector Primordial Power Spectra from an Emergent Universe: Basic Results and Clarifications Fast radio bursts and the stochastic lifetime of black holes in quantum gravity Quantum fields in the background spacetime of a polymeric loop black hole Quasinormal modes of black holes in a toy-model for cumulative quantum gravity Seeing through the cosmological bounce: Footprints of the contracting phase and luminosity distance in bouncing models Dark matter as Planck relics without too exotic hypotheses A Status Report on the Phenomenology of Black Holes in Loop Quantum Gravity: Evaporation, Tunneling to White Holes, Dark Matter and Gravitational Waves." Thesis, Université Grenoble Alpes (ComUE), 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019GREAY044.
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Cantonnée à la physique mathématique depuis des décennies, la gravitation quantique entre désormais dans le giron de la science expérimentale. Suivant cette mouvance nous considérons dans cette thèse trois cadres d’application de la gravitation quantique à boucles (LQG) : le système Univers, les trous noirs et les astroparticules. Le troisième n’est qu’esquissé tandis que les deux premiers sont présentés plus en détails.Le secteur cosmologique étant l’un des domaines les plus prometteurs pour tester et contraindre des théories de gravité quantique, le développement de différents modèles tentant d’appliquer les idées de la LQG à l’Univers primordial ne s’est pas fait attendre. Les travaux que nous présentons portent sur la phénoménologie associée à ces modèles; tant dans le secteur homogène (où nous nous focalisons notamment sur la durée de la phase d’inflation), que dans le secteur inhomogène (nous étudions ce coup-ci le devenir des spectres de puissance primordiaux). Ces études combinées nous permettent alors de préciser dans quelle mesure des effets de gravité quantique (à boucles) peuvent être observés dans les anisotropies du fond diffus cosmologique.D’autre part les trous noirs, non contents de faire partie des objets les plus étranges et les plus fascinants de l’Univers, constituent également des sondes privilégiées pour tester des théories de gravitation. Nous développons la phénoménologie associée à différents traitements des trous noirs en gravitation quantique à boucles. Celle-ci intervient sur une grande variété de fronts : de l’évaporation de Hawking aux ondes gravitationnelles, en passant par la matière noire. C’est sans nul doute un domaine riche et vaste.Finalement, l’existence d’une échelle de longueur minimale, prédite par la majorité des théories de gravité quantique, suggère une généralisation du principe d’incertitude de Heisenberg. Partant de ce constat nous présentons également dans ce manuscrit une méthodologie permettant de calculer une nouvelle relation de dispersion de la lumière à partir du principe d’incertitude généralisé le plus couramment répandu<br>After decades of being confined to mathematical physics, quantum gravity now enters the field of experimental science. Following this trend, we consider throughout this thesis three implementation frameworks of Loop Quantum Gravity (LQG): the Universe as a system, black holes and astroparticles. The last one is only outlined while the first two are presented in more detail.Since the cosmological sector is one of the most promising areas for testing and constraining quantum gravity theories, it was not long before the development of different models attempting to apply the ideas of the LQG to the primordial Universe. The work we present deals with the phenomenology associated with these models; both in the homogeneous sector (where we focus particularly on the duration of the inflation phase), as in the inhomogeneous sector (where this time, we study the fate of the primordial power spectra). These combined studies then allow us to specify to what extent effects of (loop) quantum gravity can be observed in the anisotropies of the cosmic microwave background.On the other hand black holes, not content to be among the strangest and most fascinating objects of the Universe, are also prominent probes to test the theories of gravitation. We develop the phenomenology associated with different treatments of black holes in the loop quantum gravity framework, which intervenes on multiple levels: from the evaporation of Hawking to gravitational waves, including dark matter. This is undoubtedly a rich and vast area.Finally, the existence of a minimal length scale, predicted by the majority of quantum gravity theories, suggests a generalization of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. On the basis of this observation, we also present in this manuscript a methodology to derive a new relation dispersion of light from the most widely used generalized uncertainty principle
Books on the topic "Power Loom Sector"
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Troisi, Alfonso. Power. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199393404.003.0013.
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This chapter focuses on social control obtained through coercion. To answer the question of why some people strive for power, evolutionary behavioral biologists look at the phylogeny of dominance systems. Sociophysiology has unveiled the physiological correlates, such as levels of serotonin and testosterone, of dominant and subordinate status in monkeys and humans, and comparative studies have shown the impact of social hierarchies on health and disease vulnerability. Unlike most human societies that arose after the agricultural revolution of 12,000 years ago, groups of hunter-gatherers actively ostracized any individual attempt to attain dominant status. This ecological condition was wiped out by the agricultural revolution, and the more primitive predisposition toward hierarchical relationships re-emerged in human societies. The final section of the chapter illustrates recent data from psychological studies showing the personality correlates of two types of power that coexist in contemporary social groups: power based on intimidation and oppression, and power based on prestige and self-esteem.
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Wink, Joan. The Power of Story. ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9798400699795.
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Through this book, readers will discover that stories can move the human heart and head in ways that research cannot. Stories bring together readers, writers, librarians, teachers, students, and families in the libraries of today and will continue to do so tomorrow. Written for all those lovers of literacy, this book links libraries and literacies through the power of stories. The book is not filled with data in the form of pie charts, graphs, and tables. Rather, the truth of the research is grounded in authentic stories that reflect not only the interpretation of data, but also the transformative nature of literacies and libraries. The author's primary goal is that readers will come to value and use storytelling in their own professional and personal lives to explain and expand on complex concepts and to make information more accessible for all. The book begins by presenting anecdotes and the author's personal story to lay the foundation for what literacies are, and what literacy is not. An activity, "Spiral of Literacy," allows readers to reflect on their own literacies. Chapters that follow each begin with a story that sets the theoretical foundation. Each chapter concludes with an action section that demonstrates how to turn theory to practice, whether you are in a library, a classroom, or at home. A final chapter envisions what libraries might look like in 10 years, through interviews with librarians, teachers, and others interested in literacy.
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Gillies, Alexandra. Crude Intentions. Oxford University Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190940706.001.0001.
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Billions of dollars stolen from citizens are circling the globe, enriching powerful individuals, altering political outcomes, and disadvantaging everyday people. Where does one begin to fight corruption of this magnitude? To find answers, this book examines the corruption crisis that erupted during the recent oil boom. Telling stories drawn from cases of corruption around the world, the book reveals how company bosses have signed off on risky schemes, kleptocrats have used oil wealth to cement their hold on power, and armies of bankers, accountants, and lawyers have stashed the stolen loot offshore. However, these stories also reveal vulnerabilities in this web of fraud and show how prosecutors, journalists, and activists have succeeded in battling back. These are the starting points for building a smarter fight against corruption, in the oil sector and well beyond.
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Farazmand, Ali. Modern Organizations. 2nd ed. Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9798400686801.
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Farazmand and his contributors examine modern organization theory and behavior. They view organization in two ways: As an organization of society into public, private, and nonprofit sectors, and they examine the power structure and those power elites who determine policy choices and outcomes. They also look at organizing activity, such as creating institutional arrangements to perform certain functions or tasks, as well as organizational entities of all sizes. Using a balanced approach to analyze modern organizations' managerial expectations and individual/citizen expectations and demands, the book presents a succinct analysis of theoretical and conceptual perspectives on modern organizations, their management, and their interactions with other organizations in an environment that is becoming increasingly global and integrated worldwide. Although all organizations are covered, the emphasis is placed mainly on public organizations. The book also addresses key issues of organizational change, reform, and reorganization of governments in both theoretical and empirical ways. A key text and handbook for scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners of public administration and the management of nonprofit organizations.
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W. Young, John, and John Kent. International Relations Since 1945. Oxford University Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/hepl/9780198807612.001.0001.
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International Relations Since 1945 provides a comprehensive introduction to global political history since World War II. The text has been comprehensively updated to cover the period between 2001 and 2012. Discussing the World Trade Center bombing and concluding with the run-up to the 2012 US presidential elections, a new final section outlines broad developments including the changing world order and the global financial crisis. Three new chapters look at terrorism, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the rise of major new powers, including China. Student learning is supported by a range of helpful learning features, including biographies of key figures and chronologies of events.
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Young, John W., and John Kent. International Relations Since 1945. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/hepl/9780199693061.001.0001.
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International Relations Since 1945 provides a comprehensive introduction to global political history since World War II. The text has been comprehensively updated to cover the period between 2001 and 2012. Discussing the World Trade Center bombing and concluding with the run-up to the 2012 US presidential elections, a new final section outlines broad developments including the changing world order and the global financial crisis. Three new chapters look at terrorism, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the rise of major new powers including China. Student learning is supported by a range of helpful learning features including biographies of key figures and chronologies of events.
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Cebula, Kerri. Governance in Sport. Edited by Bonnie Tiell. Human Kinetics, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781718220997.
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Simplify the complexities of sport governance with an engaging and thought-provoking guide to how authority, policies, rules, and regulations can influence decision making in sport organizations. Governance in Sport: Analysis and Application With Web Resource examines the structure of governance within sport organizations across a breadth of levels and a variety of industry sectors to prepare students to practice principles of good governance and ethical decision making. The content is presented from three broad perspectives: (1) Students will first learn the foundation of legal and managerial practices in sport governance, encompassing ethical behavior, effective leadership, decision making, and policy development within sport organizations. (2) Once the groundwork is established, a geographical framework explores the structures and functions of regulatory agencies for sport at the local, state, national, regional, and global levels. Students will gain an appreciation for how agencies vary, as well as the differences in for-profit, nonprofit, and quasi-public sport organizations at the various levels. (3) Students will examine the nuances of sport governance across selected sectors of the sport industry. Professional sport, amateur sport, sport media, sporting goods and licensing, and fitness, wellness, and health are presented alongside the emerging and rapidly evolving sectors of sport marketing, legalized sport wagering, and esports for a realistic look at how governance is applied across different sectors. To enhance practical application, a related web resource presents 12 in-depth case studies and debates on relevant examples of governance in action within sports organizations. Each case study provides thought-provoking perspectives, authored by industry experts and scholars across sport business and academia. Students will gain real-world understanding of how governance varies across national and international levels by scrutinizing contemporary issues such as the NCAA college basketball corruption scandal, the NFL kneeling policy, Olympic host city selection, and poaching in esports. Critical thinking skills are encouraged with multiple-choice and discussion questions provided at the end of each case study. Additional learning aids also help to connect foundational knowledge to modern-day application. Governance in Action boxes highlight key concepts and provide context in relationship to recent events. Critical thinking questions encourage classroom discussion, and end-of-chapter applied activities help to solidify understanding. Providing an overview of managing sport at all levels and all sectors, Governance in Sport will help students develop an acute understanding of where power resides, how decisions are made, and the impact of those factors on the goals, purpose, and structure of sport organizations.
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Hendricks, Nancy. Daily Life in 1950s America. ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9798400636820.
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Placing the era firmly within the American experience, this reference illuminates what daily life was really like in the 1950s, including for people from the “Other America”—those outside the prosperous, white middle class. ‘Daily Life in 1950s America shows that the era was anything but uneventful. Apart from revolutionary changes during the decade itself, it was in the 1950s that the seeds took root for the social turmoil of the 1960s and the technological world of today. The book’s interdisciplinary format looks at the domestic, economic, intellectual, material, political, recreational, and religious life of average Americans. Readers can look at sections separately according to their interests or classroom assignment, or can read them as an ongoing narrative. By entering the homes of average Americans, far from the corridors of power, we can make sense of the 1950s and see how the headlines of the era translated into their daily lives. This readable and informative book is ideal for anyone interested in this formative decade in American life. Well-researched factual material is presented in an engaging way, along with lively sidebars to humanize each section. It is unique in blending the history, popular culture, and sociology of American daily life, including those of Americans who were not white, middle class, and prosperous.
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Coss, Peter. The Aristocracy in England and Tuscany, 1000 - 1250. Oxford University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198846963.001.0001.
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Part I of this book is an in-depth examination of the characteristics of the Tuscan aristocracy across the first two and a half centuries of the second millennium, as studied by Italian historians and others working within the Italian tradition: their origins, interests, strategies for survival and exercise of power; the structure and the several levels of aristocracy and how these interrelated; the internal dynamics and perceptions that governed aristocratic life; and the relationship to non-aristocratic sectors of society. It will look at how aristocratic society changed across this period and how far changes were internally generated as opposed to responses from external stimuli. The relationship between the aristocracy and public authority will also be examined. Part II of the book deals with England. The aim here is not a comparative study but to bring insights drawn from Tuscan history and Tuscan historiography into play in understanding the evolution of English society from around the year 1000 to around 1250. This part of the book draws on the breadth of English historiography but is also guided by the Italian experience. The book challenges the interpretative framework within which much English history of this period tends to be written—that is to say the grand narrative which revolves around Magna Carta and English exceptionalism—and seeks to avoid dangers of teleology, of idealism, and of essentialism. By offering a study of the aristocracy across a wide time-frame and with themes drawn from Italian historiography, I hope to obviate these tendencies and to appreciate the aristocracy firmly within its own contexts.
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Doran, Susan. From Tudor to Stuart. Oxford University PressOxford, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198754640.001.0001.
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Abstract Based on letters, state papers, drama, poetry, and material objects, this book tells the story of the troubled accession and exciting first decade of James I’s reign. After a chapter on Elizabeth I’s death, funeral, and afterlife, the book turns to the new king, first his reign in Scotland and afterwards his first year in England. These chapters detail the problems that he initially faced: the legacy of his predecessor’s reign, questions about his legitimacy, plots in England, and unrest in Ireland. Overall, this section of the book challenges the traditional assumption that James’s accession was smooth, seeing it instead as a very bumpy ride. The succeeding chapters assess the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies by examining how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel in power, alterations in monarchical institutions, shifts in political culture, and a different direction in governmental policies. The book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, providing some new interpretations of their characters and qualities. Other personalities are not neglected, whether Sir Walter Ralegh, Sir Robert Cecil, Henry Howard, earl of Northampton, or the Scots who filled James’s inner court. The book also brings to life national events and politics of the early seventeenth century, including the 1605 Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the plantations in Ulster, James’s troubles with parliament, and his doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland.
Book chapters on the topic "Power Loom Sector"
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Haelg, Leonore, Tobias S. Schmidt, and Sebastian Sewerin. "The Design of the Swiss Feed-In Tariff." In Swiss Energy Governance. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80787-0_5.
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AbstractIn light of climate change mitigation and the transformation of the energy sector, many jurisdictions have adopted deployment policies for renewable energy (RE) technologies. Several RE deployment policy instruments have diffused from frontrunner countries to other jurisdictions. Switzerland implemented its first comprehensive RE support policy with the adoption of a cost-covering and technology-specific feed-in tariff in 2009, following Germany’s example. Yet, policy designs look very different in the two countries and, importantly, also result in different policy outcomes. In this chapter, we examine the reasons for these policy design differences. We unpack the design of the Swiss feed-in tariff and analyze which of the policy’s elements were directly adopted from Germany and which were accommodated to the Swiss context and why. In particular, we compare the specific instrument designs for two renewable power generation technologies, solar photovoltaics (PV) and biomass, and study the role of technology-related actors in shaping these policy designs. We draw from the policy diffusion and policy transfer literatures and offer important extensions to the literature by showing that, instead of entire policies, it is possible that only certain design elements of a policy diffuse from one jurisdiction to another. Additionally, we find that the composition of the existing technology-related actor bases in the donor and recipient countries is important in determining whether the accommodation of the design elements to the domestic context occurs.
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Hainzelin, Etienne, Patrick Caron, Frank Place, et al. "How Could Science–Policy Interfaces Boost Food System Transformation?" In Science and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation. Springer International Publishing, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15703-5_47.
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AbstractThe world’s food systems must be transformed to make healthier diets more accessible for all, while increasing the sustainability and resilience of these systems, as clearly called for in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Scientists and policymakers are among the actors necessary for this transformation. This chapter reviews the importance of the interfaces between science and policy and how these interfaces can become more active and effective. There is no single science—policy interface, but rather many, at different scales, for different functions, addressing different challenges. Strengthening, connecting, and streamlining these interfaces can ensure the consistency and success of food system transformation. To improve science—policy interfaces, the scientific community should (1) generate actionable knowledge, data, and metrics to move beyond obstacles, and address trade-offs and barriers to change, including power asymmetry, path dependency, conflicts of interest, and risk and uncertainty; (2) articulate models, knowledge, and place-based innovations for designing, implementing, and assessing specific transformative pathways—this requires specific arrangements, dialogues, and approaches, including scientific ones; (3) connect expertise mechanisms, such as scientific committees, to address multisectoral and multiscale processes for sustainable development; and (4) strengthen scientific cooperation through major challenge-oriented alliances and programs. Science—policy interfaces can play a decisive role if they are able to dovetail divergent views and overcome polarized debates and sectoral fragmentation. These interfaces must also help us to look ahead and to bridge local and global processes and actions.
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Warziniack, Travis, Robert G. Haight, Denys Yemshanov, et al. "Economics of Invasive Species." In Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45367-1_14.
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AbstractWhile the subset of introduced species that become invasive is small, the damages caused by that subset and the costs of controlling them can be substantial. This chapter takes an in-depth look at the economic damages non-native species cause, methods economists often use to measure those damages, and tools used to assess invasive species policies. Ecological damages are covered in other chapters of this book. To put the problem in perspective, Federal agencies reported spending more than half a billion dollars per year in 1999 and 2000 for activities related to invasive species ($513.9 million in 1999 and $631.5 million in 2000 (U.S. GAO 2000)). Approximately half of these expenses were spent on prevention. Several states also spend considerable resources on managing non-native species; for example, Florida spent $127.6 million on invasive species activities in 2000 (U.S. GAO 2000), and the Great Lakes states spend about $20 million each year to control sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) (Kinnunen 2015). Costs to government may not be the same as actual damages, which generally fall disproportionately on a few economic sectors and households. For example, the impact of the 2002 outbreak of West Nile virus exceeded $4 million in damages to the equine industries in Colorado and Nebraska alone (USDA APHIS 2003) and more than $20 million in public health damages in Louisiana (Zohrabian et al. 2004). Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) cause $300–$500 million annually in damages to power plants, water systems, and industrial water intakes in the Great Lakes region (Great Lakes Commission 2012) and are expected to cause $64 million annually in damages should they or quagga mussels (Dreissena bugensis) spread to the Columbia River basin (Warziniack et al. 2011).
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Yadav, Nandani, and Priyabrata Sahoo. "Employment Status of Women in the Power Loom Sector: A Case Study of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh." In Informal Economy and Sustainable Development Goals: Ideas, Interventions and Challenges. Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-980-220241017.
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Kabinga, Mundia, Wikus Kruger, Mashekwa Maboshe, and Lyatitima Mate. "The Energy Sector." In The Oxford Handbook of the Zambian Economy. Oxford University Press, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192864222.013.30.
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Abstract Piecemeal and incomplete reforms in Zambia’s electricity sector have resulted in suboptimal tariffs, underinvestment, and persistent power supply disruptions. This chapter examines how incomplete sector transitions affected reliability, accessibility, and pricing in Zambia between 2001 and 2021. We also look at how emergency and independent power purchases, as well as a sole off-taker business model, have saddled the national electric utility with unsustainable debt that prevents it from participating in future capacity expansions, and how renewable energy auctions can be quickly deployed and facilitate additional sector reconfiguration options. We also consider the effects of electricity subsidies on households and long-term development goals, as well as alternative industry configurations required to enable scaled-up electricity generation, mining production and beneficiation, and industrialization.
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Bekkers Victor. "Why does e-government look as it does? looking beyond the explanatory emptiness of the e-government concept." In Innovation and the Public Sector. IOS Press, 2013. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-244-8-118.
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Why does e-government look as it looks? One could argue that the explanatory power of many e-government studies is weak. In this article it is argued that the explanatory power of -government studies could be improved by making use of three bodies of knowledge: a) open innovation studies because ICT is an important source of innovation, b) technology studies, because ICT is the outcome of a socio-political shaping process and c) bodies of knowledge that address steering, because ICT is an act of steering to achieve political outcomes. Finally a synthesis of the results is being presented.
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Bekkers Victor. "Three Faces of E-Government: Innovation, Interaction, and Governance." In Innovation and the Public Sector. IOS Press, 2011. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-60750-727-7-194.
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Why does e-government look as it looks? Many e-government studies lack explanatory power, because they are under-theorized. In this chapter a theoretical framework is provided which focus on the interactions between actors that shape the content of e-government. This framework is based on open systems innovation theory, the co-evolutionary social and political shaping of technology and the governance capacities that ICT provides in terms of the intelligent state and the intelligent society.
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Poddar, Harshit, and Vijaya Priya R. "A Look into the Future." In AI Approaches to Smart and Sustainable Power Systems. IGI Global, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1586-6.ch001.
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The integration of digital twins (DT), the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a revolutionary phase in the wind energy (WE) industry. The present chapter delves into the importance, aims, and consequences of this combination. It explores the basic elements of WE frameworks, the roadblocks they encounter, and the benefits of DT technology. The chapter explores the use of IoT technology in WE and integration of digital twins with both IoT and AI. It also discusses the creation of DTs for wind turbines and their simulation using AI algorithms. Additionally, the chapter investigates trends and developing technologies, including progressions in DT technology, significance of 5G and edge computing, and sustainable practices in renewable energy. These developments are projected to determine the future of the WE industry. To summarize, the chapter highlights that WE sector is well-positioned for expansion, advancement, and heightened sustainability.
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Morshed Alom, Md. "Public Sector Organizational Culture: Experience from Frontline Bureaucracies." In A Closer Look at Organizational Culture in Action. IntechOpen, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91177.
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This chapter discusses the practice of organizational culture by the frontline bureaucrats in Bangladesh. Culture scholars argue that organizational culture—commonly defined as the beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices of the members of an organization—is a powerful force in determining the health and well-being of an organization. Scholars also suggest the existence of different dimensions of organizational culture. Although they do not agree in naming these dimensions, commonalities are found in their understanding. How organizational culture is practiced by the frontline bureaucrats in Bangladesh has not been studied much. A study was designed to know how the frontline public bureaucrats practice organizational culture and how they differ in their practices along their service lines. Four dimensions of organizational culture—power distance, uncertainty avoidance tendency, participation, and team orientation—were considered. The chosen culture dimensions impact the overall management of any public sector organization. Three hundred and twenty-six frontline public bureaucrats were studied using a survey questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics have been used for analyzing the collected data. Findings from independent samples t-tests revealed that the frontline bureaucrats significantly differ along their service lines in practicing the culture dimensions.
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Dor, Lynford. "Divided Workers, Divided Struggles: Entrenching Dualisation and the Struggle for Equalisation in South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector." In Recasting Workers' Power. Policy Press, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781529218787.003.0004.
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The manufacturing workplace has undergone significant changes in the post-apartheid era, from ongoing technological advancement to the rise of ‘non-standard’ or ‘precarious’ forms of employment and the decline of a dominant trade union presence. In almost any factory in South Africa today, a large proportion of workers are either employed by a subcontracted company (externalisation and labour broking) or are contracted directly but on a highly insecure basis (casualisation). Most of these workers are not unionised. In order to understand what the future of labour in the manufacturing sector might look like, it is crucial to understand how restructuring the labour process throws up both obstacles and possibilities for workers to build their power. We show that the dominant union response to restructuring has been to become complicit in entrenching dualised workplace regimes based on ‘hegemonic control’ over unionised permanent workers and ‘despotic’ forms of control over workers in precarious forms of employment. New challenges to capital’s dualised workplace regime are emerging from below, as precarious workers struggle for permanent jobs and equalisation to rebuild power for themselves at a workplace level.
Conference papers on the topic "Power Loom Sector"
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Klenk, Andreas, Maximilian Friedrich, and Klaus Metzger. "Component Testing under Cyclic Operation Modes for Martensitic Steels and Ni-based Alloys in the HWT3 Power Plant Test Loop." In AM-EPRI 2024. ASM International, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.am-epri-2024p0429.
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Abstract This paper reports on the latest in a series of projects aiming at the qualification of new and proven materials in components under a severe service environment. In the initial stages of the project (HWT I & HWT II), a test loop at Unit 6 of the GKM Power Plant in Mannheim was used to study the behavior of components for advanced ultra-supercritical (A-USC) plants made from nickel alloys at 725 °C under both static and fluctuating conditions. Due to recent changes in the operation modes of existing coal-fired power plants, the test loop was modified to continue operating the existing nickel components in the static section while applying thermal cycles in a different temperature range. HR6W pipes and valves were added to the bypass of the static section, and all components in the cyclic section were replaced with P92, P93, and HR6W components. The test loop achieved approximately 9000 hours of operation and around 800 cycles with holding times of 4 and 6 hours. After dismantling the loop, nondestructive and destructive examinations of selected components were conducted. The accompanying testing program includes results from thermal fatigue, fatigue, thermal shock, and long-term creep tests, focusing on the behavior of base materials and welds, particularly for HR6W, P92, P93, and other nickel-based alloys. Additionally, test results on dissimilar welds between martensitic steel P92 and nickel alloys A617 and HR6W are presented. Numerical assessments using standardized and numerical lifetime estimation methods complement the investigations. This paper provides insights into the test loop design and operational challenges, material behavior, and lifetime, including advanced numerical simulations and operational experiences with valves, armatures, piping, and welds.
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Villamar, Jorge M. Huacuz. "A look to the future of the electric sector." In 2008 IEEE International Power Electronics Congress - CIEP. IEEE, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ciep.2008.4653789.
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Liu, Peiqi, Tao Yu, and Hongyan Yang. "On Different Break Section of LOCA Cases." In 2017 25th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/icone25-66773.
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A typical 1000MW pressurized-water reactor (PWR) unit model of China’s living nuclear power plant (NPP) units is built based on MAAP4[1] in this paper. Different severe accidents cases caused by different LOCA area on hot leg of primary loop are studied. And different mitigation measures are focused to evaluated their effectiveness. The study indicates that during the accident, the larger broken area LOCA case caused the more severe rector core damaged. However, it is important to inject water into the reactor core in good time. And that can mitigate the severe accident progress effectively.
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Kazem, Arrdaneh, Ahmadi Asad allah, Mohsen Farahi, and Zaferanlouei Salman. "Study of Flow Instabilities in a Natural Circulation Boiling System." In 2010 14th International Heat Transfer Conference. ASMEDC, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/ihtc14-22603.
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The purpose of this paper is to develop a nonlinear model to investigate the instabilities of a two-phase natural circulation loop. We obtain a stability map to explore the unstable regions of this natural circulation loop. The results show that the considered loop has two unstable regions, instability type-I in the low power region and instability type-II in the high power region. Then the parametric study is carried out to understand the relation between the parameters of system and two types of instability. The parametric study reveals that lengthening the riser has an unstable effect on system stability. Thus, lengthening the riser causes a reduction in the stability region in the both low power and high power levels. Also it can be observed that by increasing the form loss coefficient at the inlet of heated section or in the downcomer section, the stability region expands, however by increasing the form loss coefficient at the outlet of heated section or in the upper horizontal section, the stability region decreases consequently.
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Kazem, Arrdaneh, Zaferanlouei Salman, Mohsen Farahi, and Asad Allah Ahmadi. "Nonlinear Analysis for a Two-Phase Natural Circulation Loop Under Low-Pressure." In 18th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. ASMEDC, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/icone18-29687.
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The purpose of this paper is to develop a nonlinear model to investigate the instabilities of a two-phase natural circulation loop under low-pressure condition. Inlet velocity oscillations and the corresponding trajectories are respectively presented in the time evolution planes and phase planes. We obtain a stability map to explore the instability regions of this natural circulation loop. The results show that the considered loop has two unstable regions, instability type-I in the low power region and instability type-II in the high power region. Then the parametric study is carried out to understand the relation between the parameters of system and two types of instability. The parametric study reveals that lengthening the riser has an unstable effect on system stability. Thus, lengthening the riser causes a reduction in the stability region in the both low power and high power levels. Also it can be observed that by increasing the form loss coefficient at the inlet of heated section or in the downcomer section, the stability region expands, however by increasing the form loss coefficient at the outlet of heated section or in the upper horizontal section, the stability region decreases consequently.
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Chiarabelli, Damiano, Pietro Marani, Erik Schaltz, et al. "Scaled Hardware in the Loop Simulation of the Electric Motors of a CVT for Agricultural Tractors." In 16th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. SAE International, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/2023-24-0136.
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<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Electrification is a very current topic for all the mobile machinery whose primary source of power is an internal combustion engine; among those the light weight passenger vehicles represent the first field of application of this trend and also the state of the art of the technology. Agriculture is a huge fuel consumer sector and for this reason the tractor industry is now working on electrification, proposing different approaches for different power sizes: the “Battery Electric Vehicle” topology is proposed for small and mid-power size tractors, while for the big ones various hybrid architectures couple the internal combustion engine to electric units. In this paper a reference tractor is considered, endowed with an input coupled hydro-mechanical Continuously Variable Transmission and an alternative compound architecture is proposed, which provides the same performances and it is more suitable for electrification. The latter is modelled in Simcenter Amesim through a lumped parameter approach, focusing on the transmission and its control. The electric motors efficiency is modelled using the maps provided by the manufacturer. The main focus of this work is the construction of an experimental setup consisting of two electric motors test benches that allows to perform scaled tests reproducing the operation of the motors inside the transmission. The experiments' target is to measure the efficiency of the electric motors and the power electronics in real conditions. A comparison between the experimental and simulated data is performed. Additionally, a methodology is investigated to perform hardware in the loop simulations of the electric subsystem of a hybrid transmission. This methodology allows for the evaluation of control strategies related to the power balance of electric motor-generators and their effect on the recoverable energy.</div></div>
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Ekeinde, Evelyn Bose, Adewale Dosunmu, Diepiriye Chenaboso Okujagu, and Chigozie Agbawodikeizu. "The Nigerian Power Grid and Impediments to Power Revolution in Nigeria." In SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition. SPE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/211931-ms.
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Abstract Electricity availability and adequate and efficient supply mechanisms are a huge driving force for a nation's economy and growth. Energy in all its forms (especially electricity) provide the bedrock through which a nation's industrial and technological advancement takes off and is sustained as processes depend on energy availability and utilization to ensure efficient delivery. The power sector reforms in Nigeria was done to reposition the power sector for increased productivity, but Nigerian power issues, vis-à-vis epileptic supply of electric power still persists. This study takes a look into the impediments to power revolution in the country with emphasis on the nation's power grid. It is seen that impediments like low generation capacities, insufficient transmission and distribution network, lack of adequate gas supply for gas-powered generating plants, insufficient investments in other forms of electricity generation like renewable energy, and improper government regulation still hinder reducing the huge gap between the electrical power needs of the population and the actual power generated and distributed. Recommendations are thereby made for further investigations to check restrictions to power generation and losses along the power transmission and distribution chain as well as improved generation and distribution from other energy sources in the country. Improvements in the transmission and distribution network systems to accommodate more power input is also advised.
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Kumar, Daki Ajay, Nalin Chaudhary, Sridhar Pathi, Thandava Krishna Sai Pandraju, Shobha Rani Depuru, and Muralidhar Nayak Bhukya. "Fine Tuning of Closed Loop BLDC Motor using Traditional PID Control." In 2022 International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies in Energy and Power Sectors (SSTEPS). IEEE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ssteps57475.2022.00075.
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Amoafo, Mychal, Nana Zhou, Harry Bonilla-Alvarado, and David Tucker. "Application of Closed-Loop Output Error System Identification to an SOFC Gas Turbine Hybrid Using a Cyber-Physical Approach." In ASME Turbo Expo 2023: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/gt2023-104190.
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Abstract Dispatchable hybrid integrated energy systems provide opportunities for meeting the flexibility essential to the transition of the power sector to net-zero carbon. Integrated energy systems have shown promise in meeting the dispatch challenges resulting from the increasing penetration of intermittent renewable power generation in the energy grid. While these integrated cycles offer high part-load efficiency and high slew rates, the coupling of such disparate technologies creates integration issues and multiple control states. To extend the application of more simplified controllers, like PID, in hybrid power systems, adaptive control will be necessary. Implementation of classic system identification at multiple states in equipment with developing technologies represents significant risk. A Closed-Loop Output Error (CLOE) system identification method was applied to a hardware test facility at the National Energy Technology Laboratory. The CLOE system identification method was used to develop open loop transfer functions from a closed-loop process using the controller gains. Experiments were carried out using the hardware of the integrated energy system to test and validate the CLOE methodology. The coefficients of each CLOE transfer function were compared to open loop transfer function from formal system identification performed at 100% and 50% load respectively to determine the value of the method in reducing risk associated with controller development in hybrid power systems.
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Tucker, R. C. "Integrated Thermal Spray Systems—Some Practical Considerations." In ITSC2001, edited by Christopher C. Berndt, Khiam A. Khor, and Erich F. Lugscheider. ASM International, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.31399/asm.cp.itsc2001p1261.
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Abstract Industrial demands for higher quality, yet lower cost thermal spray coatings have driven the development of highly automated and fully integrated thermal spray systems. These systems include computer control of the powder, gas, electrical power, and cooling fed to the spray device, auxiliary cooling of the part, and motion of the part spray device. The subsystems may include closed-loop control of particular parameters such as the powder feed rate. More fundamental closed-loop or "intelligent" processing systems are under development. A key element in such systems is the ability to sense critical parameters that are indicative of the coating's properties in such a manner that changes in the process can be made to maintain its properties while the coating is being deposited. For example, it is widely recognized that the temperature, velocity, and size distribution of the powder particles during flight are largely responsible for the properties of the resultant coating. A variety of sensor systems have been developed recently that can measure one or more of these properties. At least one such system is capable of measuring all three parameters for the full cross section of the spray. Computer controls, closed loop systems, and intelligent processing cannot compensate for poorly designed, manufactured, or maintained equipment. Nor can they compensate for unsatisfactory preparation of the surface, feedstock (powder, gas, power), finishing equipment or materials, or training of operators. Sufficient attention to all of these factors may even make the investment in some more sophisticated systems questionable for some applications. This paper will attempt to provide an overview of the currently available highly automated and integrated thermal spray systems used for intelligent processing and consider some criteria for its selection and use.
Reports on the topic "Power Loom Sector"
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Navarro, Adoracion, and Jethro El Camara. Mapping the Energy Sector Issues in the Philippines. Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.62986/dp2023.50.
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Given the frequent observation that the Philippine energy sector is complex, this study provides a structured review of issues in the sector. The structured review method is usually employed to systematically introduce readers to the complexities of a broad topic, such as the convolutions of a problem, the intricacies of a theme or sector, or the conjectures of a new trend or technology. The study starts with a discussion of the physical flows of energy via a Sankey diagram of energy flows in the Philippines and then proceeds to describe the upstream oil, gas, and coal industry, the downstream oil industry, the renewable energy development industry, and the electric power industry. The discussion includes the market structure, regulatory framework, and issues in each industry. As the analysis shows, structuring the understanding of the energy sector by component industry is a useful approach to untangling the complexities of the sector. As part of the concluding remarks, the study claims that another useful approach is to look at problems in the energy sector, such as energy affordability, as cross-cutting concerns or cutting across several industries. All the issues identified in the study can be considered future research areas by public and private entities interested in Philippine energy sector research because all those issues are affecting the country’s energy security. Nevertheless, what may be considered as priority future research areas at present are energy affordability concerns and issues that can be addressed by amending the EPIRA.
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Bolton, Laura. Synthesis of Work by the Covid Collective. Institute of Development Studies, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/cc.2022.001.
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Overview: This report looked across Covid Collective outputs and grouped findings into three sections. Section 2) Pandemic response; Section 3) Increased marginalisation; and Section 4) Emergent outcomes. Section 4 describes outcomes, both positive and negative, which evolved and were more unpredictable in nature. Pandemic response: Findings on national response highlight shortfalls in national government actions in Bangladesh, Malawi, the Philippines, Yemen, and Syria. Emergency law responses have, in some cases, led states to exert powers with no legal basis. In transitioning economies, state militarisation is having negative effects on constitutionalism and peacebuilding. Lack of trust in state security institutions is identified as an issue in Yemen. Improved consultation between the community, government and security institutions is needed. From a micro perspective, lockdowns were found to hit households close to subsistence the hardest bringing restrictions in to question with regards to welfare choices. Regional responses had different features (outlined in section 2). It is suggested for future research to look at how regional responses have changed interactions between regional and global organisations. The Islamic Development Bank, for example, helped function as a redistribution pool to improve inequalities between country capacities in the Middle East. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) supported accurate information reporting. International response with regard to vaccination is falling short in terms of equality between developed and developing economies. World Bank response is questioned for being insufficient in quantity and inefficient in delivery.
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Scartascini, Carlos, and Martín Ardanaz. The Economic Effects of Constitutions: Do Budget Institutions Make Forms of Government More Alike? Inter-American Development Bank, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0011487.
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According to an influential theoretical argument, presidential systems tend to present smaller governments because the separation between those who decide the size of the fiscal purse and those who allocate it creates incentives for lower public expenditures. In practice, forms of government vary greatly, and budget institutions -the rules according to which budgets are drafted, approved, and implemented- are one (of many) drivers of such variation. This paper argues that under more hierarchical budget rules, presidential and parliamentary systems generate a similar incentive structure for the executive branch in shaping the size of government. This hypothesis is tested on a broad cross-section of countries, presidentialism is found to have a negative impact on government size only when executive discretion in the budget process is low (that is, in a context of separation of powers). However, the negative effect of presidentialism on expenditures vanishes or is even reversed when the executive`s discretion over the budget process is higher. Hence, budget institutions that impose restrictions on the legislature`s ability to amend budget proposals can make political regimes look more alike in terms of fiscal outcomes.
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Equality Works: The Global Health 50/50 Report 2019. Global Health 50/50, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.56649/lvpj2240.
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The Global Health 50/50 2019 report focuses on gender equality in the workplace, reviewing policies, programmes, and indicators of power and privilege across 198 organisations. The 2019 Report provides an in-depth look at gender equality within the workplace across four dimensions: commitment, evidence-informed policy content, equitable outcomes in power and pay, and gender-responsive programming. By focusing its 2019 Report on gender in the workplace, Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) seeks to equip organisations and individuals with the data and tools to review and strengthen their own policies by providing a snapshot of organisational performance and contributing to a community of best practice. Global Health 50/50 believes that more feminist, diverse and inclusive leadership is imperative for achieving policies and programmes that realise the health, rights and equality of career opportunities for everyone. By sharing these findings, we hope to contribute to a more gender-equal global health sector that works for everyone.
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Gaining ground? Analysis of the gender-related policies and practices of 201 global organisations active in health. Global Health 50/50, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.56649/ovwl4422.
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The 2024 GH5050 Report takes an in-depth look at gender equality and diversity within global health leadership, examining changes over time. For the first time, the Report also explores the differences between the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Drawing on seven years of annual assessments, the Report finds that while some progress has been made, significant and alarming gaps remain, especially in diversity in leadership and pay equity. Examining who holds positions of authority provides a clear reflection of the progress organisations are making in advancing equity in career opportunities, decision-making, and power distribution.