Generalized thermodynamic approach to scarce energy resources allocation through the disjointed incrementalism algorithm
The dynamic problem of equitable, multi-sectorial allocation of scarce supply energy in transitory energy systems is considered. A nonequilibrium thermodynamic solution approach is developed, starting with the mathematical derivation of the tensorial form of the energy deficiency function, and the consequent representation of the energy system as an acceptable, nonequilibrium thermodynamic analog. This approach derives from the hypothesis that the proliferation of resource deficiencies in transitory energy systems is conceptually analogous to the phenomenon of entropy production in open macroscopic thermodynamic systems with multiple forces and fluxes. In such transitory systems, interdependent flux-force interactions exist by virtue of energotaxia, a phenomena that represents the quantitative manifestation of the multi-sectorial allocation problem. Energotaxia is subsequently defined by means of a phenomenological scheme derived from the energy deficiency function. The scheme incorporates systems anisotropy and involves the use of the Onsager relations. A supply energy allocation method that incorporates the algorithm of disjoint incrementalism is then formulated, with the hypothesis and phenomenological scheme as bases.
- Research Organization:
- George Washington Univ., Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6957171
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Thesis (Ph. D.)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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