Fuel And Energy Complex Research Articles

System synthesis in developing the mechanisms to bolster innovation in the Russian energy sector: Methodological issues

Subject. I consider methodological issues of developing the organizational and economic mechanisms to stir up innovation in the energy sector, taking into account structural, technological and other features of the Russian fuel and energy complex and poorly predicted economic dynamics. Objectives. The aim is to elaborate a methodology for identifying adequate control actions that contribute to the modernization of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) and introduction of new energy technologies in the face of external and internal instability. Methods. The concept of methodological support to innovative mechanisms is presented as a result of analysis and synthesis of economic facilities and systems. Significant factors of energy development are viewed within the entire socio-economic system. Results. I structured fundamental stages of analysis and synthesis of the energy system to obtain realistic assessments of innovative potential and select adequate mechanisms to support innovation and modernization. I devised a conceptual model to choose control actions from the perspective of the systemic paradigm of the FEC development, unlike the Russian practice of making fragmentary and episodic organizational, economic, technological and other decisions. Conclusions. The paper presents current trends in innovation. It highlights areas of control actions that can contribute to enhancing the innovation in the sector. The systems approach to mechanisms for stirring up innovations enables to increase their viability and flexibility.

ANALYSIS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ENERGY INTEGRATION OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION COUNTRIES

In the presented paper, it is proved that a new objective trend appears in the current conditions of Eurasian region development. It will strengthen mutual cooperation between the countries of Eurasia and it will enrich regionalization process in the context of world energy markets restructuring, intensification of competition, deglobalization tendencies and other challenges of the world economy. At the same time, fuel and energy complex (FEC) is becoming the main driving force for the countries of Eurasian region and their further development. The concept of regional energy integration of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries is offered in the paper. It's based on the strategic advantages of economic integration in relation to the fuel and energy complex. Energy potential analysis of the EAEU member countries is performed. The issues of common energy markets formation in the region are considered. The main problems and a number of uncoordinated tasks between the countries participating in integrational process in this area are highlighted in terms of common gas, oil and oil products market formation, although it is noted that development and approval stage of the Programs for such formation is mostly completed. It is expected that these markets will be fully formed by 2025. It was emphasized that energy integration is one of the most important areas for the EAEU countries development, which is expected to bring significant economic benefits in the long-term period.Keywords: regional energy integration, common energy markets, energy potential, the Eurasian Economic Union (the EAEU).JEL Classifications: F02, F63, O13DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.9806

Analysis of Neural Networks for Predicting Time Series When Assessing Industrial Safety Risks

The paper describes the choice of an artificial neural network (ANN), the most effective for use in problems of modeling the behavior of complex dynamic systems with the subsequent solution of the forecast problem. The choice is made to implement a risk-based approach in the domestic trusted innovation umbrella system «Zodiac» when monitoring the industrial safety of the enterprises of the Fuel and Energy Complex (FEC).

Fire and explosion safety management at fuel and energy facilities in special conditions

Introduction. The decision-makers (DM) are bear responsibility for fire safety (FS) at the fuel and energy complex (FEC) facilities. There is the fact of the impact of production intensification and data volume growth on the intensity of the load on the human resources. Which in turn increases the probability of errors of the DM. Automation and the use of information technologies allow us to optimize production processes. However, the level of responsibility of the DM is not reduced. In addition, it is noted that the reserve of time for decision making at the FEC facilities is being reduced. The objective of scientific research is to substantiate the relevance and necessity of using strategic planning methods in improving the planning of fire and explosion safety (FES) activities at the FEC facilities in special conditions. Theoretical bases. Such concepts as strategy, aggregate goal, planning horizon, target function, and non-formalized information are analyzed. The necessity of creating a tree of plans for the DM in order to conduct and control actions over the management object is justified. There is described the relationship between an aggregate goal and a strategy consisting of a sequence of actions by the DM to achieve certain values of aggregate quality indicator. Research results. This part of article justifies the necessity of applying strategic planning methods in order to preserve the performance indicators for DM at FEC facilities in the direction ofFES in changing special conditions. The characteristics of these conditions and the reasons for their occurrence are presented. In the absence of necessary planning and management methods in such conditions, the acceptable response time to a change in the environment will be exceeded. In order to overcome the tendency to reduce the efficiency of DM at FEC facilities in special conditions, it is proposed to use the software-hardware complex of the information and analytical system for strategic planning ofFES activities. Conclusion. Finally, it was noted the relationship between the number of errors of DM in the decision making process for subsystems of theFES and the increase in the volume of information from the means of accumulation and transmission data. It is really important to adapt theFES subsystems to the new special conditions with the use suggested information and analytical system for strategic planning.

Digital technologies as a tool for improving production and technological activities and information security in Fuel and energy complex

The article considers the features of using digital technologies in organizations of the fuel and energy complex (FEC). The characteristic features and main problems in the production and auxiliary processes of the oil and gas industry are identified. A study and analysis of the use of blockchain technology based on a variety of distributed registry in the fuel and energy sector, in particular for the oil and gas industry. The encryption algorithm used in blockchain technology is considered. The most relevant models for the application of projects based on distributed database subtechnology in production, trade in oil and natural gas, document management, logistics, with an assessment of the effect of digital technologies in the degree of influence on information security have been developed.

Method of computer-aided profiling of components of flow passages of centrifugal pumps for fuel and energy complex

Today, the fuel and energy complex (FEC) is the basis of Russian economy. It includes the most dynamically developing industries, such as petrochemical, oil refining, etc., associated with the production, transportation and processing of various fuels, as well as industries engaged in the production and distribution of electricity: thermal engineering, hydropower engineering and nuclear power engineering. The nomenclature of FEC centrifugal pumps includes a wide list of names: singleand multistage centrifugal pumps of low, medium and high pressure for clean water, water with impurities and various aggressive media [1, 2], pumps for oil production and transportation (trunk, booster, electric centrifugal production pumps, pumps for pumping leaks, etc.) and special pumps used in oil refining (cracking, cantilever chemical, etc.) [3]. The development of technical solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency as well as reliability and durability is one of the trends in the development of centrifugal pumps FEC that are most widely covered in engineering literature [4.9]. Along with this, reducing the complexity and cost of production of these pumps due to the automation of the design process remain just as important. In the given article, questions of development of a method of automated profiling of components of flow passage of centrifugal pumps for needs of FEC are considered. The description of the proposed method and the results of its approbation on the example of profiling of the flow passage of the impeller of the centrifugal cantilever chemical pump AH 12.5/50 are presented. Comparison with other known methods is carried out. The estimation of time costs for design works is carried out. It has been found that the automated profiling of the flow passage of the impeller according to the presented method took 720 times less time than manual profiling using conventional methods.

Innovative development of the fuel and energy complex in the eastern regions of Russia

The most important direction of the current stage of Russia’s development is the growth of its energy efficiency associated with the transition to innovative energy. The use of innovative technologies is an important factor influencing long-term forecasts of economic development and the fuel and energy complex (FEC), which necessitates the development of new approaches to justify the forecasts of the FEC development in Russia and its regions. Innovative development of the FEC will increase energy efficiency of the economy and improve the environment as fuel consumption will be reduced and emissions of harmful substances into the environment will be reduced. Solving this problem is important for Eastern regions, which are the most environmentally disadvantaged economic regions of Russia. This has determined the relevance of the study. The goal of the study is to determine the impact of innovative development of the fuel and energy complex on the economy of Eastern regions. Methods of research - system analysis, balance sheet, statistical methods. The authors developed a method to assess the impact of innovative development of the fuel and energy complex on the economy of the regions, created a model and computer tools.

СТРАТЕГИЯ ЗАКУПОК КАК ИНСТРУМЕНТ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЕМ ТОПЛИВНО- ЭНЕРГЕТИЧЕСКОГО КОМПЛЕКСА

The authors consider the issues of forming a procurement strategy for enterprises of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) as a management tool. The study begins with a review of the categories of strategy, purchasing, and risk. Based on the generalization and interpretation of the obtained knowledge, the author's model of procurement strategy for enterprises of the fuel and energy complex is proposed, which differs from the existing ones in that it simultaneously acts as a means of connecting the enterprise with the external market environment. The strategy has a complex multi-stage character with many elements. Through detailed strategic planning can be achieved high efficiency of the procurement activities of enterprises of fuel and energy. The proposed algorithm can form the basis of an unlimited number of branches of the national economy.

Energy efficiency forecast of the Krasnoyarsk region

The energy efficiency of the Russian economy lags far behind the developed countries of the world. Increasing energy efficiency and, above all, energy saving, is the source that can provide additional economic growth through organizational and technical measures. The object of research is the economy of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the increase in energy efficiency of which is of particular relevance due to its high energy intensity. The purpose of the study is to carry out an energy-economic analysis of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and to fulfill the forecast of the growth of the energy efficiency of the economy. The methodical approach developed by the authors is based on balance and statistical methods. In the course of the study, retrospective fuel and energy balances (FEB) of the Krasnoyarsk Territory (for the period 2005-2017) were developed, energy efficiency indicators were calculated and a regression equation was compiled for the forecast of the energy intensity of the gross regional product (GRP). The forecast for the development of the economy and the fuel and energy complex (FEC) of the Krasnoyarsk Territory has been made, the forecast TEBs have been developed (for the period up to 2050), the energy intensity of the regional GRP has been calculated for the long term, and measures have been proposed to increase energy efficiency.

Financial and Economic Support of Innovation Processes in the Russian Fuel and Energy Complex

The subject of the research is the current state of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) that ensures generation of a significant part of the budget and the innovative development of the economy.The purpose of the research was to establish priority directions for the development of the FEC sectors based on a comprehensive analysis of their innovative and investment activities. The dynamics of investment in the fuel and energy sector are considered. It is noted that large-scale modernization of the fuel and energy complex requires substantial investment and support from the government. The results of the government programs of corporate innovative development are analyzed. The results of the research identified innovative development priorities in the power, oil, gas and coal sectors of the fuel and energy complex. The most promising areas of innovative development in the oil and gas sector are the technologies of enhanced oil recovery; the development of hard-to-recover oil reserves; the production of liquefied natural gas and its transportation. In the power sector, the prospective areas are activities aimed at improving the performance reliability of the national energy systems and the introduction of digital technologies. Based on the research findings, it is concluded that the innovation activities in the fuel and energy complex primarily include the development of new technologies, modernization of the FEC technical base; adoption of state-of-the-art methods of coal mining and oil recovery; creating favorable economic conditions for industrial extraction of hard-to-recover reserves; transition to carbon-free fuel sources and energy carriers that can reduce energy consumption and cost as well as reducing the negative FEC impact on the environment.

Модель оценки влияния мероприятий пожарной безопасности на агрегатную цель для цифровых двойников объектов ТЭК

Introduction. Introductory part of this paper considers the actuality and importance of taking into account the requirements for fire safety (FS) at the production facilities of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) in the working process. The process of development of virtual twins of these objects should include planning of FS measures considering the requirements for information security (IS). There are noted the necessity of definition of strategic goals in such modeling. Authors propose strategic planning apparatus to improve the quality of created virtual prototypes. This kind of planning allows to take into account the many risks identified by the expert group. The objective of scientific research is to obtain a model by which it is possible to assess the features of the provision of FSand IS. Methodology. The strategic goal associated with the performance of the production functions of the FEC facility, on which profit depends, is defined. To simplify the model dangerous factors were distributed into independent categories: risks of negative consequences connected with FSand IS, environmental pollution and process stoppage due to external inspections. The output of the expert and calculated values is presented for each category. Expert evaluations can be obtained using inverse symmetric pairwise comparison matrices and calculated evaluations using category grading on the damage scale. The probability function correlates with each part of the FEC facility. The negative impact of the dangerous factors is calculated that way. Results. It is possible to obtain a matrix of distribution of influence of dangerous factors using the probability function selected in the study. The above procedure is used for the second and third levels of the hierarchy of influence. The second level includes factors, the third —measures to prevent the influence of dangerous factors. The final result is obtaining the distribution of the impact of activities on the parts of the FEC facility. Conclusion. Finally, it was noted advantages of digital twin technology in planning FS of facilities of the FEC. The use of strategic planning allows to develop a digital twin model, taking into account the impactof activities on the achievement of the objectives of ensuring of FS and IS.

Energetic Sector of Economy The Russian Law Model

The authors of the article consider the formation of the economy energetic sector with regard to the system of law provisions, governing the state activity in relation to the formation and development of market mechanism in the fuel and energy complex (FEC), and also the activity of business entities in the energy market and its infrastructure. They analyze the set of law provisions, forming the existing energy legislation in Russia, and some practical matters regarding statutory requirements for applying effective and safe lighting equipment. The article draws the conclusion about the necessity of the energy law stabilization and the provision of legal control in the developing sphere of public relations in the area of energy. Authors point out the need of improving legislation in the area of producing energy effective lighting equipment, with the purpose of stimulating the development of scientific research and legal support for manufacturing new goods, which are necessary for customers.

Energy industry of the Republic of Buryatia: current state and prerequisites for further development

The article contains the results of a study of the state of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) of the Republic of Buryatia. The role of fuel and energy complex in the economy of the republic is analyzed in the article. The main problems, the solution of which is necessary for further development of the industry, including energy security and low efficiency of heat and power production in the power system, are identified by the author. The tasks of development of transboundary interaction with the energy system of Mongolia are defined. Possible options for gasification of Buryatia were studied. To ensure increased energy security of the Republic of Buryatia and the efficiency of the Buryat energy system, the main activity is the continuation of the construction of Ulan-Ude Thermal Power Station-2. The necessity of actualization of the development strategy of the fuel and energy complex of the Baikal region based on the diversification of the fuel and energy balance due to gasification, the development of gas processing and gas chemistry, the use of non-traditional and renewable types of energy is substantiated.

МЕТОДИКА ОЦЕНКИ ГОТОВНОСТИ К РАБОТЕ ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ АСПВБ ПЕРВОГО УРОВНЯ ИНФОРМИРОВАНИЯ НА ОБЪЕКТАХ ТЭК В ОСОБЫХ УСЛОВИЯХ

Introduction . The necessity of obtaining by decision makers (DM) of complete information on first level information distribution equipment operating readiness of Automated Process Control Systems (APCS) at any time. Data on the pre-fire condition at a facility of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) is transmitted using the control elements of Automated Fire and Explosion Safety Systems (AFES) as a part of the APCS. The connection of determining the state of readiness of the AFES equipment with the degree of preventive maintenance is shown. The aim of the study is to obtain a scientifically based tool for determining AFES equipment operating readiness. Research methods . In order to solve the problem, there was selected a six-level graph of strategic planning model that is offered to a DM for use while evaluating the first level information distribution AFES equipment operating readiness. The hierarchy is based on the implementation of plans for the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment. There were simulated verification measures and remedial procedures by using the method of successive increments. Two problems of mathematical programming are proposed — linear and nonlinear one. In the first case, a new form of the objective function was obtained, taking into account the maximum efficiency of plans implementation. In the nonlinear formulation in different forms, the criterion search function is considered to estimate the maximum efficiency. Optimal task solving is a conclusion about the use of a certain resource for one specific event. Study results . The conclusion was made about the feasibility of using the entire resource for a specific event. When solving the optimization problem in the nonlinear formulation, the dynamism of the parameters of the planned work vector to bring the first level AFES information sources in the required state, as well as the work performance intensity vector, is noted. As a result, there was proposed an AFES equipment integral operating readiness formula for a certain number of remedial measures. Conclusion . A method for evaluating the effectiveness of remedial measures for AFES, taking into account the resource limited by special conditions, is obtained. The use of the method gives an opportunity for on-duty shifts of the fuel and energy complex facility to promptly respond to pre-fire situations.

Shift of the world energy sector development paradigm: consequences for Russia

The current stage of society development is characterized by rapid changes in the global fuel and energy complex (FEC). Supply chains, added value chains, and the structure of global markets are changing under the influence of the exhaustion of easily available resources, price fluctuations, the emergence of equipment and technologies for extracting previously inaccessible energy resources. Russia is one of the largest countries, and one of the richest in energy resources. The profound changes taking place in the world fuel and energy markets are a challenge for Russia, which can both dramatically accelerate its development (acting as an “open window of opportunity”), and throw it back to the periphery of the world economy. In these circumstances, it is very important to understand the essence of these changes and to find the best way for the country to respond to these changes. The purpose of the article is to identify the essence of the profound changes taking place in the global energy sector and to find the optimal ways of responding to them both for the Russian fuel and energy sector and the Russian economy as a whole..

Modern forms of project interaction of science, business, and government in the coal industry

The fuel and energy complex (FEC) of Russia is going through hard times. The problems of development and investment are particularly acute in the coal sector, where demand and prices have fallen particularly hard due to the financial crises of 2008 and 2014, unstable energy prices, sanctions and the transition of a number of countries to “carbon-free energy development”. In these circumstances, only the transition to flexible technologies, which are able to quickly adapt to changes and extinguish the external negative shocks, within the framework of close cooperation of science, government and business can save the Russian coal industry. The purpose of this article is to analyze the currently available project forms of cooperation between science, business and government for the benefit of the innovative development of the coal industry and to summarize the experience of implementing such project forms of cooperation at the Federal Research Centre of Coal and Coal Chemistry of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FRC CCC SB RAS), Kemerovo region.

The Ecological State of a Large City of Eastern Siberia in the Process of Urbanization

This paper outlines the industrial potential of the city of Irkutsk as the source of pollution of the urban environment and ecological effects. A crucial role is played by the fuel and energy complex (FEC) represented by the energy industries, coal and oil–refining industries as well as by the metallurgical and agro–industrial sector. A major contribution to air pollution of the city (up to 60%) is made by motor transport. It was shown by observations and calculations of the traffic rate in different functional zones of the city that it fluctuates from high (3714 vehicles/hour) in the industrial zone to low (888 vehicles/hour) in the green zone. The social and demographic situation is characterized. The population size of the city is 623.4 thousand. The population density in different administrative districts varies from 1204 to 4558 persons per square kilometer. The birthrate is 17.5% higher than the national average. In situ assessments were made of the ecological status of soils. We determined the level of soil biochemical activity (SBA) and their alkaline acid conditions as integral and informative indicators. Ecologically, high and low SBA values cannot be considered positive because they indicate a tendency for disturbances in the metabolism regulation mechanisms for organic compounds. Content levels of heavy (HM) metals in soils are provided. The findings are presented cartographically.

Development of Competitive Environment in the Oil Market of Russian Federation: Empirical Analysis

The purpose of this research is the assessment of the competitive environment in the Russian oil market. The subject-matter of the study is the Russian oil and gas companies as a basis of the Energy market. We check the hypothesis about the development of the mechanism of corrective condition in the sphere of preliminary control of market concentrations in the fuel and energy complex (FEC). The basis of this research is the modern theory of industry markets studying various structures of the markets, the behavior of their participants, probable consequences of their functioning and interaction, as well as the impact of the state on the functioning of markets, its participants, and the results of their activities. We calculated and analyzed the key indicators characterizing the processes of market concentration in the oil industry. We also considered the competition policy of the Russian Federation in mergers and acquisitions deals (M&A deals) concerning oil and gas assets. The authors estimated over 460 decisions made by the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation for the period from 2011 to 2015 in the control on economic concentration in fuel-and-energy industry. Based on the data characterizing the development of competitive environment, we have proved that the considered goods market belongs to markets with insufficiently developed competition. The results of the research will make a certain contribution to studying the efficiency of M&A transactions in the oil and gas industry, and also can be applied for the implementation of anti-monopoly actions by the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation.

Балансово-оптимізаційна модель взаємодії енергетики з паливними галузями ПЕК України з урахуванням європейських екологічних норм

The balance-optimization model of production type has been developed for simulation and forecasting of mutually coordinated operation of power sector and fuel industries within fuel and energy complex (FEC) of Ukraine. A distinctive feature of the model is the simultaneous consideration of fuel and power industries making it possible to assure energy security requirements by evaluating the dependable development levels of primary energy sources and producers of electricity and heat. Production of fuel resources, as well as their use by electric and thermal energy generation plants, is presented in the model within the framework of a single approach by L.V. Kantorovich’s production activity, providing optimal solution for mutually corresponding amounts of fuel and energy domestic production in the energy sector development and forecasting problems. The production activity, as a structural basis of the model of production type, was used to account environmental pollutants as additional products of electricity and heat production technologies for assessing the impact of European environmental legislation.

Growth of investments as a condition for increasing energy efficiency of the Irkutsk region’s economy

The energy efficiency of the Russian economy lags far behind the developed countries of the world that worsens its socio-economic development. To increase energy efficiency, it is necessary to introduce innovative solutions that require large investments. The object of the research is the economy of the Irkutsk region that energy efficiency growth, being the most important priority of socio-economic development, is of particular relevance due to its high energy intensity. The purpose of the study is to perform an energy-economic analysis of the Irkutsk region, and to determine the impact of investment on the energy efficiency growth. The methodological approach developed by the authors and used in this research is based on the balance and statistical methods. In course of the research, retrospective fuel and energy balances (FEB) of the Irkutsk region have been developed, and the energy efficiency indicators have been calculated on their basis. The main directions for the fuller use of the fuel and energy resources (FER) have been identified, the implementation of which will significantly increase the energy efficiency indicators. It will require an increase in investments in the fuel and energy complex (FEC) by 1.7-2 times by 2030 as compared to 2016.