ENERGY IN AGROECOSYSTEM

✍ Scribed by Quan Cui

• Publisher: ARCLER Press
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 452
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
DECLARATION
ABOUT THE EDITOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter 1 Efficient Use of Energy Resources on French Farms: An Analysis through Technical Efficiency
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Model Specification and Data
Results
Conclusions and Policy Implications
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
References
Chapter 2 Hybrid Decomposition-Reconfiguration Models for Long-Term Solar Radiation Prediction Only Using Historical Radiation Records
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Case Study
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 3 Design and Concept of an Energy System Based on Renewable Sources for Greenhouse Sustainable Agriculture
Abstract
Introduction
Hybrid Energy System: A Case Study
Hybrid Energy System Components
Development and Perspectives
Conclusions
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4 Total-Factor Energy Efficiency in China’s Agricultural Sector: Trends, Disparities and Potentials
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Variable and Data
Results and Discussion
Policy Implication
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
References
Chapter 5 Testing for Environmental Kuznets Curve in the EU Agricultural Sector through an Eco-(in)Efficiency Index
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Author Contributions
Appendix A
References
Chapter 6 An Assessment of Direct on-Farm Energy Use for High Value Grain Crops Grown under Different Farming Practices in Australia
Abstract
Introduction
A Brief Snapshot of the Grain Industry in Australia and Rationale For Selecting Three Farming Practices
Methodology
Results And Discussion
Conclusions And Recommendations
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
References
Chapter 7 Diesel Consumption of Agriculture in China
Abstract
Introduction
Model Specification and Data
Data Sources
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Appendix A
References
Chapter 8 An Optimization Method for Local Consumption of Photovoltaic Power in a Facility Agriculture Micro Energy Network
Abstract
Introduction
Typical Structure of Photovoltaic Greenhouse Facility Agricultural Micro Energy Network System
Multiform Energy Storage Input-Output Power Model
Optimal Energy Dispatching Model For Facility Agriculture Micro Energy Network Systems With Photovoltaic Greenhouses
Solution of the Optimal Dispatching Model Based on a Genetic Algorithm With Matrix Binary Coding
Examples
Conclusions
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9 Do the Different Exergy Accounting Methodologies Provide Consistent or Contradictory Results? A Case Study with the Portuguese Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Sector
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology and Data
Results
Discussion and Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Appendix A. The Exergy Concept
Appendix B. Output Flows by Nrea
References
Chapter 10 Biofuel Impacts on World Food Supply: Use of Fossil Fuel, Land and Water Resources
Abstract
Introduction
Food Supply and Malnourishment In The World
World Cropland Resources
World Water Resources
Energy Resources
Biomass Resources
World Forest Biomass
Cropland and Pasture Biomass
Algae For Oil Production
Impacts of Culturing Crops and Grasses For Biofuels
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 11 Agricultural Energy Demand Modeling In Iran: Approaching to A More Sustainable Situation
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12 Confronting Tradeoffs Between Agricultural Ecosystem Services and Adaptation to Climate Change in Mali
Abstract
Introduction
Background
Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 13 Do Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculations From Energy Crop Cultivation Reflect Actual Agricultural Management Practices? – A Review of Carbon Footprint Calculators
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Index
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