Challenges and Solutions in the Russian Energy Sector

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The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent and advanced research findings on energy production and management in the important Ural industrial region of Russia. The authors consider economic problems of energy development, management systems for sustainable energy, and investment mechanisms for energy. Comprised of chapters on energy efficient technologies, environmental aspects of using energy, and personnel for the power industry, the volume is ideal for a range of scientists and engineers interested in innovative approaches to generation and distribution of energy. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Assessing the Indicators of Municipalities’ Energy Efficiency (V. V. Dobrodei)....Pages 3-10 Methods of Evaluation of the Market Power Level on the Wholesale Electricity Market (A. Trachuk, D. G. Sandler)....Pages 11-18 Methodological Tools for Energy Efficiency Assessment of Industrial Systems in a Context of Transition to a “Green Economy” (V. Krivorotov, A. Kalina, A. Savelyeva, S. Erypalov)....Pages 19-26 Active Consumers in the Russian Electric Power Industry: Barriers and Opportunities (I. O. Volkova, E. A. Salnikova, L. M. Gitelman)....Pages 27-35 Perspectives on Distributed Generation in the Electric Power Industry (A. Kosygina, I. O. Volkova, L. M. Gitelman)....Pages 37-44 Front Matter ....Pages 45-45 General Concept for Preventing Energy Crises (L. D. Gitelman, M. V. Kozhevnikov, T. B. Gavrilova)....Pages 47-53 Managing Productive Assets of Energy Companies in Periods of Crisis (L. D. Gitelman, M. V. Kozhevnikov, T. B. Gavrilova)....Pages 55-61 Cost Management Methods in Energy Companies (L. D. Gitelman, M. V. Kozhevnikov, T. B. Gavrilova)....Pages 63-70 Improvement of the Management System in a Power Grid Company with ERP Systems Implementation (A. Y. Makarov, O. Y. Antonova, R. I. Khabibullin, A. S. Semerikov)....Pages 71-79 Power Grid Infrastructure Modernization by the Implementation of Smart Grid Technologies (A. Y. Makarov, Y. A. Radygin, G. A. Sharafieva, O. M. Rostik)....Pages 81-88 Customer Orientation of Electricity Retail Sales Companies (B. A. Bokarev, D. G. Sandler, M. V. Kozhevnikov)....Pages 89-96 Methodological Approach to Energy Consumption Management at Industrial Enterprises (A. P. Dzyuba, I. A. Baev, I. A. Solovieva, L. M. Gitelman)....Pages 97-104 Front Matter ....Pages 105-105 Model Investment Mechanism of Cost Management in the Oil Business Based on RAROC Methodology (A. Domnikov, P. Khomenko, M. Khodorovsky)....Pages 107-113 Rating Approach to Assess the Level of Investment Risks of Power-Generating Companies: The Case of Russia (A. Domnikov, G. Chebotareva, M. Khodorovsky)....Pages 115-121 The Application of International Risk Requirements for the Assessment of Investor Attractiveness of Russian Power-Generating Companies (A. Domnikov, G. Chebotareva)....Pages 123-131 Evaluation of Energy-Related Projects in Remote Areas (A. Domnikov, M. Petrov, L. Domnikova)....Pages 133-140 Tax Sources of Funding the Road Network as a Tool to Increase Transport Energy Efficiency (I. Mayburov, Y. Leontyeva)....Pages 141-148 Front Matter ....Pages 149-149 Improved Energy Efficiency and Environmental Safety of Transport Through the Application of Fuel Additives and Alternative Fuels (G. Genon, E. Magaril, R. Magaril, D. Panepinto, F. Viggiano)....Pages 151-162 Structural and Electrical Properties of Composites Based on Ni and NiAl Alloys for SOFC Application (S. M. Pikalov, E. Yu. Pikalova, V. G. Bamburov)....Pages 163-171 Development of the Cathode Materials for Intermediate-Temperature SOFCs Based on Proton-Conducting Electrolytes (D. A. Medvedev, E. Yu. Pikalova)....Pages 173-180 Ionic Melts in Nuclear Power (S. Katyshev, L. Teslyuk)....Pages 181-189 Front Matter ....Pages 191-191 A Methodical Approach to Assess the Efficiency of Renewable Energy Projects with Regard to Environmental Component (I. Rukavishnikova, A. Rumyantseva)....Pages 193-200 A Concept of Transition to a Technological Regulation System for the Power Industry (M. Berezyuk, A. Rumyantseva)....Pages 201-208 The Stimulation of Renewable Energy Source Usage: Economic Mechanism (Andrey Boyarinov)....Pages 209-216 Energy Efficiency and Environmental Friendliness of Production as Factors of Consumer Value of Goods and Image of the Enterprise (I. V. Ershova, N. V. Dukmasova, M. A. Prilutskaya)....Pages 217-223 Recovering Production and Energy Potential of Hazardous Production Facilities After Natural and Industrial Disasters and Catastrophes (A. M. Platonov, V. A. Larionova, S. V. Polovnev)....Pages 225-232 Front Matter ....Pages 233-233 Individualised Learning Trajectories for the Professional Growth of Managers in the Energy Sector (L. D. Gitelman, A. P. Isaev)....Pages 235-241 Visual Brainstorming in Concept Project Development in the Power Industry (O. B. Ryzhuk, L. D. Gitelman, M. V. Kozhevnikov, O. V. Bashorina, A. Boyarinov, E. A. Buntov et al.)....Pages 243-250 Back Matter ....Pages 251-260