Dear Colleagues,
Two sides of the same world can be identified with different objectives and priorities:
(i) On one hand, nowadays water and energy are two basic needs that should be distributed under efficient and sustainable performances. Unfortunately, some regions of the world are lacking in both these resources. Science and technology must come together in order to develop and supply alternatives that meet people's basic needs. The combination of actions in new design solutions to solve problems of water scarcity and energy availability of vulnerable populations need to be addressed. In many countries, small towns or the suburbs of cities often have problems in providing energy and water as basic survival variables in an acceptable quantity, quality, under technical, social and environment integrity. These problems can combine two common components: poor water and power sources. Accessible joint development is needed to meet the requirements of many citizens and to achieve access to both water and energy in the right capacity and in all performance levels.
(ii) On the other hand, innovative integrated solutions in terms of technical, economic, and social impacts are advisable. Impacts of environmental regulations and advancing technologies on local, national and even global energy politics are desirable. Energy recovery, pumped storage hydropower solutions, hybrid energy systems, and water-energy management, in terms of best operation and management, and moving towards more sustainable and flexible integrated solutions are welcome. Model development and digital representation have to provide both the elements and the dynamics of how an Internet of things (IoT) device operates and lives throughout its life cycle. It allows researchers to emphasize the connection between the physical model and the corresponding virtual mode as well as to generate real-time data using sensors towards smart grids.
This Topical Collection invites contributions in evolving technical, social, and environmental impacts of energy supply, transport, production and use at different levels and interactions with water, hydrogen, waste and renewable sources such as wind and solar. The integration of different models allows to detect and actuate in near real-time conditions towards a better flexible, joined and efficient energy solution. Using physics and data-based prognostic models to detect faults can also improve asset failure mode management and reduce unplanned downtime.
We welcome submissions from all authors, irrespective of gender!
Prof. Dr. Helena M. Ramos
Prof. Dr. Mariagiovanna Minutillo
Prof. Dr. Amparo López Jiménez
Prof. Dr. Heather L MacLean
Prof. Dr. Alessandra Perna
Dr. Kemi Adeyeye
Collection Editors
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