Industrial Product Development Research Articles

A novel stochastic semi-parametric frontier-based three-stage DEA window model to evaluate China's industrial green economic efficiency

Traditional three-stage data envelopment analysis (DEA) models do not consider the problem of functional form and multicollinearity. This study develops a new stochastic semi-parametric frontier-based three-stage DEA model. The frontier incorporates the effects of both external environmental factors and statistical noise on efficiency. We adopt the StoNED (stochastic non-smooth envelopment of data) approach and use the quasi-likelihood estimation method to estimate the parameters of inefficiency term and stochastic noise. We conduct Monte Carlo experiments to examine the performance of the new frontier under different circumstances. Our results show that the new frontier provides a more realistic and accuracy estimator for efficiency measures. An empirical analysis is used to evaluate green economic efficiency (GEE) in China. We empirically compare different models and the results show that external environmental factors cause significant differences. We provide each provincial average GEE evaluated by the improved QLE-StoNED model, which are outperforms compared with other recently developed estimators. And a gradient difference emerges in the GEE among the eastern, central and western areas of China. The results also offer practical implications for the harmonious development of industrial production and a green economy in China.

A Brief Review of Computational Product Design: A Brand Identity Approach

On the way to designing customized products as one of the core activities of Industry 4.0, the strategy of computational design emerges as a unique design process due to its flexibility and simplicity. More specifically, the aforementioned strategy is concerned with the study of brand identity and its description in the development of commercial industrial products. The proposed design approach is focused on the study of branded product forms following computational design methodologies, i.e., employing textual or/and visual programming languages. The paper presents an overview of in-depth research studies which deal with the systematic way of creation, evolution, and transformation of industrial products with modern digital tools. Through the review, 100 studies have been analyzed over the last 15 years. The background of this research includes definitions from the specific four pillars of the modern theory of industrial design, e.g., product design, digital design, visual representation, and product identity. Furthermore, the current paper combines the use of computational design with specific parameters of visual brand elements in order to develop a methodological tool for the mass customization of industrial products. Moreover, the proposed framework offers a great deal of flexibility in both design and manufacturing, while many design alternatives could become available in a very short time. Finally, the impact of this paper is the correlation between computational design techniques and the theoretical background of brand identity principles (i.e., shapes, geometries, styles, textures, colors, and materials) for inspiring novel ideas among engineers, designers, and marketers.

Preparation of afterglow and photochromic fibrous mats from polypropylene plastics to detect ultraviolet light.

Polypropylene textiles have been used in the development of various industrial products, such as automotives, plastic furniture, and medical tools. However, polypropylene resists dyeing due to a deficiency of active staining spots. Here, we developed a new strategy towards new afterglow and photochromic fibres from recycled polypropylene plastics using plasma-supported coloration with rare-earth activated aluminate nanoparticles (REANPs). Plasma curing was used to generate active dyeing sites on the polypropylene surface. A thin film of REANPs (2-10nm) was deposited onto the plasma-pretreated polypropylene surface. Various analytical techniques were applied to inspect the morphology of the REANP-finished polypropylene fibres. The polypropylene dyeing activity was much improved after being exposed to plasma. Both photoluminescence analysis and Commission internationale de l'éclairage (CIE) laboratory coordinates proved that the polypropylene fibres exhibited a white colour in daylight and green in ultraviolet light. The thin afterglow layer immobilized onto the polypropylene surface exhibited an emission band of 524 nm upon excitation at 365 nm. The sliding angles dropped from 12° to 9°, but the contacting angles increased from 139.4° to 145.0° when the REANP ratio was raised. These findings show that REANP-finished polypropylene had good colourfastness, antimicrobial activity, and ultraviolet light blocking. Both stiffness and permeability to air of REANP-finished polypropylene were explored to designate excellent comfort characteristics.

Analysis of Worldwide Greenhouse and Carbon Monoxide Gas Emissions: Which Countries Exhibit a Special Pattern? A Closer Look via Twitter.

There is significant global concern about the harmful effects of greenhouse gas and carbon monoxide emissions (deforestation, air pollution, global warming, etc.). The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change aspires to reduce global warming by achieving a climate-neutral world. Research has been carried out to calculate and diminish the aforementioned emissions in waste, power industry, transport, building, in addition to other areas. The aim of this paper is to analyse the carbon and greenhouse gas emissions across countries around the globe in order to find patterns and correlate them to socio-economic indicators [gross national income (GNI), industrial production (IPI) and human development indexes (HDI)] as well as Twitter interactions regarding climate change. For this purpose, time series and socio-economic data have been downloaded from different repositories including EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research), World Bank and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme). Although classical clustering algorithms have already been used in the examination of some environmental issues, we use a non-parametric time series clustering method, which has been suggested in certain scientific literature as a more flexible approach, since any ad hoc parametric assumptions are required. The chosen socio-economic indicators have also demonstrated their relevance in pieces of research related to various fields. With respect to Twitter, which is one of the most popular social networks nowadays, significant analysis has also been performed on the basis of capturing citizens' perceptions on a multitude of matters. We found that several countries such as Brazil, India, China, Nigeria, Russia, United States, Spain, Andorra, Greece, and Qatar show differences in carbon and greenhouse gas emissions patterns. Besides, there does not seem to be a correlation between GNI, IPI and HDI as well as the above mentioned emissions Regarding Twitter interactions, a dissimilarity in the distribution of hashtags was detected between the aforementioned countries and the rest of the world. This research can help to identify countries in which more governmental measures are needed to reduce the type of emissions analysed in certain industrial sectors. In addition, it points out the topics related to climate change that seem to generate the most debate on Twitter for countries with an unusual pattern. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s41742-023-00510-4.

The Biological Role of Dead Sea Water in Skin Health: A Review

Applying natural mineral water to skin care is a popular tendency and many cosmetics products based on thermal spring water have been developed. The special location and environmental conditions provide Dead Sea water (DSW) with unique ion composition and concentrations, which bring comprehensive positive effects on skin health. This article reviews two potential action modes of DSW, and the biological function of DSW and its related complex in dermatology and skin care. Previous studies have proved the functions of skin moisturization, anti-inflammation, skin barrier repair, and anti-pollution. Especially, the anti-aging effect of DSW and related complexes can act in three different ways: keratinocyte rejuvenation, photo-protection, and cellular energy elevation. Additionally, the issues that need further investigation are also discussed. We hope that this review will help to improve the understanding of DSW and its related complex, and further contribute to product development in the skincare industry.

Study on the influence of industrial structure optimization on water environment and economy: A case study of Changzhou city

Economic development and large amounts of industrial production have led to environmental deterioration. The assessment and prediction of water environment capacity (WEC) are crucial supports for water quality target management. Therefore, this study aims to improve WEC via changes in the industrial structure and to analyze the economic changes. For this purpose, the economic efficiency (EE), water use efficiency (WUE), and water treatment efficiency (WTE) are estimated by the EE–SBM (slack-based measure)–DEA (data envelopment analysis) model. Based on the proposed model, the industry is divided into three types: green enterprises, yellow enterprises, and red enterprises. Yellow enterprises and red enterprises are the major supervision subjects, and the spatial distribution of different environmental risks is identified. The WECs of the main canals are analyzed based on dynamic changes in the industrial structure by integrating the 0-D and MIKE11 models. The results showed that after adjusting the industrial structure, the maximum added values of the WEC of chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen (TN), ammonia nitrogen (NH3–N), and total phosphorus (TP) are 1,744.66 t/a, 536.14 t/a, 24.81 t/a, and 4.16 t/a, respectively. The results show that the canals (R40, R41, R20, R19, and R17) are overloaded with pollutants and indicate that TN is included as a water environment quality assessment target. Furthermore, after the optimization of the industrial structure, the loss of industrial output value is 174.44 million yuan, and the added value of the environmental economy is 232.12 million yuan. The findings provide important technical support for achieving industrial upgrading and sustainable development.

Effects of the Novel LaPLa-Enriched Medium- and Long-Chain Triacylglycerols on Body Weight, Glycolipid Metabolism, and Gut Microbiota Composition in High Fat Diet-Fed C57BL/6J Mice

The roles of medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) on health benefits under high fat diet (HFD) conditions remain in dispute. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of novel LaPLa-rich MLCT on the glycolipid metabolism and gut microbiota in HFD-fed mice when pork fat is half replaced with MLCT and palm stearin (PS). The results showed that although MLCT could increase the body weight in the mouse model, it can improve the energy utilization, regulate the glucose and lipid metabolism, and inhibit the occurrence of inflammation. Furthermore, 16S rRNA gene sequencing of gut microbiota indicated that PS and MLCT affected the overall structure of the gut microbiota to a varying extent and specifically changed the abundance of some operational taxonomic units (OTUs). Moreover, several OTUs belonging to the genera Dorea, Streptococcus, and g_Eryipelotrichaceae had a high correlation with obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders of the host. Therefore, it can be seen that this new MLCT has different properties and functions from the previous traditional MLCT, and it can better combine the advantages of MLCT, lauric acid, and sn-2 palmitate, as well as the advantages of health function and metabolism. In summary, this study explored the effects of LaPLa-enriched lipids on glycolipid metabolism in mice, providing theoretical support for future studies on the efficacy of different types of conjugated lipids, intending to apply them to industrial production and subsequent development of related products.

Electricity Production and Sustainable Development: The Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Specific Socioeconomic Factors

An eco-friendly and sustainable power production system constitutes the cornerstone of every country’s strategic plan to tackle climate change and enhance energy resource autonomy. Carbon dioxide abatement in electricity generation, in addition to being a necessary condition for t “green” energy transition, can contribute greatly to cleaner industrial production and sustainable development. Emphasizing this key role of the power sector, the present research focuses on shedding light on the impact of renewable energy resources (RES), per capita gross domestic product (GDP), electricity gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) and urbanization in the CO2 intensity, and the sustainability level of electricity production. The analysis is based on a comprehensive dataset of 31 countries including 26 European countries, U.S.A., Japan, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand from 1995 until 2018. The econometric outcomes revealed the strong statistical significance of all variables and a plethora of causality relationships, upon which several policy suggestions are made. Interestingly, GDP per capita beyond a certain level can gradually become an aggravating factor for the electricity carbon footprint. Similarly, the vital role of RES in clean electricity production was confirmed as expected, yet surprisingly, this effect also appears to reverse after a certain percentage of total RES reliance. In contrast to urbanization, the electricity GFCF parameter is estimated to have an adverse effect on electricity CO2 intensity, indicating that the vast amount of new investments in the power sector concerns carbon-intensive technologies. Finally, a dynamic analysis is carried out, revealing to policy makers the necessary time frame after which the implementation of new energy policies can have the full impact on the carbon emissions of electricity generation.

Современная модель культуры производственной безопасности в аспекте устойчивого развития промышленного производства Российской Федерации

Topic. The article updates the main trends of sustainable development of industrial production in the Russian Federation. Despite the growing interest in various aspects of the humanitarian and socio-cultural orientation of the development of industrial production, the essence and practical significance of the production safety culture is realized by a poorly studied topic. The object of the study is the normativemethodological, legal and socio-psychological foundations of the formation of a production safety culture of industrial enterprises. The subject of the study is the system of production safety culture. Goal. The purpose of the study is to systematize and characterize the structural and substantive aspects of the modern model of production safety culture of industrial enterprises. Tasks. The objectives of the study are to substantiate the key provisions that ensure the formation and development of a production safety culture of industrial production, including, industrial safety culture, occupational safety culture, quality culture, environmental culture. Methodology. The research methodology is based on a systematic and process approach to managing the production safety culture. Results. The main results of the study are the actualization and systematization of conceptual, normative and axiological aspects of the formation of a production safety culture. Practical aspects of the formation of a production safety culture are presented on the example of PJSC «Gazprom». Conclusions. The importance of the conceptual foundations and practical aspects of the formation and development of a production safety culture is determined by modern trends in the sustainable development of industrial production. The proposed model promotes the recognition of the culture of industrial safety as a goal, value, norm, quality standard.

Evaluation Factors of Industrial Production in the Region

This article evaluates the processes of development of industrial production in the region and determines the factors affecting them, reveals the priority factors and sources of competitiveness of industrial enterprises, evaluates the regional characteristics of industrial development, and analyzes all influencing factors in the development of industry. This allows us to evaluate industrial production and development in the region, identify the factors that affect it. In the evaluation, process grouped the most important factors influencing the development of industrial production in determining the priory directions of industry, developed classification of industrial production factors in the region based on research and analysis. Also identified the level of formation of industrial production experience in the region, factors limiting the regional industrial production capacity, external environment analysis as well as availability of resources, other sources and opportunities. Attention is paid to the issues of ensuring the development of the regional industry, its macroeconomic growth and raising the standard of living of the population, expanding the export potential, creating an added value chain, and assessing the industrial production using complex quantitative econometric models. Because with the help of complex numerical econometric models evaluates the development of the industry, determines the priority sectors of the industry and studies their mutual influence.

The current situation and the driving mechanism of energy consumption in China in the context of the peak of carbon emissions in 2030

The Chinese economy is actively switching to the use of gas in the energy sector and in the residential sector. At the same time, with the scale of the Chinese economy, coal will be in demand for a long time, since technological and economic reasons make it difficult to quickly abandon this raw material in favor of less carbon-intensive types of energy resources. China is the world's largest consumer and importer of energy resources, whose structure has long relied on the use of coal for electricity generation. Stable economic growth and the development of industrial production in the country have caused serious environmental problems associated with the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The article discusses the main aspects of the current situation of energy consumption in China in the context of the peak of carbon emissions in 2030. The author conducted a meta-regression analysis, the results are shown in Table 1. The framework of China's climate policy is considered in detail, as well as how China will reach a peak in carbon emissions by 2030. The regression results show that all variables are significant for peak CO2 emissions, with the exception of the variable rate of decrease in the intensity of carbon emissions at the peak of carbon emissions (peakCEI), significant for the time of peak carbon emissions, with the exception of the variable paper type (PTY), impact factor (IF), classification of the share of coal at the peak of carbon emissions (yblcal) and the share of coal at the peak of carbon emissions (pnf). According to the author, in the future China should conduct in-depth research in these areas, including studying the optimal path to the carbon peak based on the cost-benefit theory, improve methods of accounting for greenhouse gas inventories, actively promote the progress of clean energy technologies, improving the quality of economic development, etc.

Formation of supporting points for production growth based on diversification of the regional industry

The article describes production opportunities based on diversification of industry in Khorezm region and ways to form “growth points” in economic sectors of the region. Taking these circumstances into account, “growth points” aimed at the development of industrial products in the Khorezm region were identified, and conclusions and proposals regarding the implementation of these measures were highlighted. In the first stage, the modernization and technical re-equipment of existing production facilities (Bagat Textile JV, Cotton Tex LLC, Kobo Tex LLC, Darital Tex LLC, Uztex Shovot JV and cotton ginning enterprises, Khazarasp branch of GM) are determined. The second stage (industrial) defines the implementation of promising republican and regional projects with the involvement of foreign capital, funds from enterprises and the population on the basis of deep processing of local raw materials and resources, the introduction of advanced domestic and world achievements in the field of engineering and technology, including nanotechnologies and nanoproducts. In the third stage (innovative) the introduction of advanced technologies for the production of goods with various functional properties (fire-resistant, bioactive, etc.), ensuring increased comfort and attractiveness of products, the formation of an innovative infrastructure based on close cooperation between business, entrepreneurship, universities, research institutes of the Khorezm region and Tashkent for the purpose of carrying out scientific, technical and innovative developments were identified.

Challenges for the Economic Security of the State in the Context of the Formation of the Digital Economy

The rapid pace of technological progress has created new opportunities for every person, enterprise and state in achieving their goals and interests. The digital economy is now considered as a component of the traditional one, and its share indicates the level of use of the latest digital technologies, which becomes the dominant factor for improving the competitive position of a certain country in the global economic space. The development of high-tech industrial production with the simultaneous digitalization of all areas of the socio-economic environment creates conditions for the further technological dominance of a limited circle of leading countries. At the same time, the changes caused by digitalization require a revision of the basic principles for ensuring the economic security of the state. Timely tracking of changes manifested in challenges is important to counter new threats. A detailed study of the world experience, in particular, of economically developed countries, in the formation of the digital economy made it possible to identify a number of challenges for which it is advisable to develop adequate response measures in order to avoid possible threats to the economic security of the state.

Commercial Product Development and Its Sustainability Impact for Rattan Cluster in Desa Trangsan

Export-based rattan industry manufacturers hold significant roles in national income, especially those in Desa Trangsan, Sukoharjo. However, the rattan industry manufacturers still have limitations in product design development, affecting design innovation. Most rattan industries in Desa Trangsan produce their products to fit their global buyer demands, including design criteria and quality the buyers set. This research focuses on the furniture design analysis for the export market in Desa Trangsan, produced by small and medium rattan manufacturers. This research aims to identify the commercial product development process and the designer’s role in the innovation process. The research uses literature study and field observation methods with a descriptive qualitative approach. The study aims to identify the most impactful commercial product development in the furniture industry in Desa Trangsan. The result shows that furniture manufacturers face challenges in performing research for new product development and need to collaborate with furniture designers or academicians who are more industrial-oriented to deliver better designs and fresh ideas to give added value to the products and companies. The research findings can pave the way for future studies that aid manufacturers in conducting research for product and design development, which is crucial to promote innovation and drive the success of the rattan industry in Desa Trangsan.

РОЛЬ И МЕСТО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ И ОЦЕНКИ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТЬЮ В ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИИ КАЧЕСТВА СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫХ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЙ

An urgent strategic task of the Russian economy is the development of domestic industrial knowledge-intensive production, the development and development of new knowledge-intensive and information technologies and the accelerated formation of market relations in industry to obtain domestic competitive products and ensure the interests of national economic security by preserving and developing the industrial and scientific-technical potential of the country. Effective management of intellectual property in modern conditions at the level of industries or the whole economic system should imply the creation of a qualitatively new and unified ecosystem that considers all technical innovations and opportunities, ideas and developments that are used by leading countries or corporations. This is necessary, first of all, in order to ensure effective management processes within the framework of the formation and regulation of intellectual property, both of an individual enterprise and of the entire economy as a whole. It seems reasonable to assume that in the conditions of an unfavorable external environment, instability, backwardness of the Russian Federation in the field of intellectual property formation and the realization of its intellectual potential, effective management and evaluation of IP is of cardinal importance in ensuring the competitiveness and quality of Russian enterprises. That is why the purpose of this article is an attempt to identify the role and place of intellectual property management and evaluation in ensuring the quality of modern industrial enterprises and to present the author’s vision of the methodology for improving the quality and efficiency of the IP management and evaluation system of domestic enterprises in a volatile and unfavorable external environment.

АНТИКРИЗИСНОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ ПРОМЫШЛЕННЫМ ПРОИЗВОДСТВОМ В УСЛОВИЯХ САНКЦИЙ

This article examines the factors that determine the systemic stability of Russian industry in the context of the imposition of sanctions by foreign countries. The purpose of the article is to identify areas of anti-crisis management of industrial production in modern conditions of sanctions pressure. As a result of the study, the role of anti-crisis management of industrial production in Russia for its restoration was revealed. Overcoming the annual indicators of unprofitable enterprises in Russia since 2016 was not possible until 2023. In addition, the number of bankrupt enterprises in the period 2007–2022. does not decrease. These indicators indicate the significant influence of external factors associated with geopolitical influence on the activities of enterprises. The study identified risks associated with the activities of industrial enterprises: the risk of a global recession, a high probability of increased sanctions pressure, the risk of a reduction in export earnings and the persistence of pro-inflationary risks. The sanctions pressure did not provoke a serious crisis in the regional industry, but created conditions for reducing dependence on imports, localizing production within the region, optimizing the structure and vector of foreign trade activities of industrial enterprises. However, due to the increased sanctions pressure in 2022 in the field of industrial production, it is necessary to formulate additional measures for anti-crisis management. Anti-crisis management under sanctions depends not only on the activities of the enterprises themselves based on internal processes, but also on the activities of the state. To build new supply chains, establish alternative channels for selling products, and actively develop import substitution, large-scale infrastructure investments are required, which depends on significant government participation in the form of investments and the formation of legislation to support the development of domestic industrial production.

Group decision approach for product development in the food industry

Group decision approach for product development in the food industry

БЕЗПЕКОВІ ЗАСАДИ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ ПРОМИСЛОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УМОВАХ ІНДУСТРІЯ 4.0

The current results of the financial and economic activity of most Ukrainian industrial enterprises testify to their struggle for survival, based on the possibility of satisfying the limited demand of the population, the need to preserve the personnel and the most effective use of the available resource base. Innovative activity has a clear tendency to decline due to underfunding and increased pressure from foreign competitors and in the domestic market. The study is aimed at clarifying the changes taking place in economically developed countries in the process of implementing Industry 4.0, with further specification of the safety principles for ensuring the competitiveness of Ukrainian industrial enterprises. In order to consider the safety principles of ensuring the competitiveness of industrial enterprises, the following methods were applied: induction and deduction, comparison and systematization – in the study of the essential characteristics of the terms «fourth industrial revolution» and «Industry 4.0»; synthesis and analysis – to characterize the innovative activity of Ukrainian industrial enterprises; morphological analysis – to clarify the nature of the changes taking place in the industrial sector of economically developed countries, and outline the essence of the obstacles inhibiting the technological transformation of Ukrainian industrial enterprises; abstract-logical – for theoretical generalizations and research conclusions. In economically developed countries, the implementation of the fourth industrial revolution is taking place, which is based on comprehensive robotics and automation with the widest possible use of digital technologies. The development of the Industry 4.0 concept in the leading countries was designed to provide favorable conditions for improving the competitiveness of industrial enterprises. The ability of most Ukrainian enterprises to carry out technological transformation is limited not only by the lack of investment resources, in the absence of state support, but also by the course of processes associated with: deindustrialization of the national economy; a critically high share of the shadow economy; the current status of Ukraine as a donor country in relation to labor migration. The difference in the operating conditions of Ukrainian and foreign industrial enterprises deepens the technological lag with the loss of competitive advantages of domestic producers. The priority of changing the state policy regarding the development of high-tech industrial production in order to avoid increasing the threat and regarding the country’s competitiveness is substantiated.

Overview and prioritization of critical success factors in NPD models for the chemical industry

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to review NPD models and identify critical success factors for new product development in the chemical industry. Design/methodology/approach: The systematic review of the literature was applied in the paper and the AHP method was used to build a hierarchical model for determining the importance of CFSs. Findings: The paper characterizes the concepts of new product development and general models of new product development. Older (pre-2000) and newer generation studies were included among the models described. Data analysis of new product development studies in the chemical industry was carried out. Based on the literature analysis, key factors determining the success of a new product were selected, with a division into general and typical elements of the industry in question. Research limitations/implications: The prioritization of CFSs will allow in the next step the analytic hierarchy process of NPD models, on the basis of which it will be possible to determine which of the analyzed models is most suitable for chemical products. Practical implications: Most chemical products are designed using trial-and-error techniques based on experimentation, making NPD in the chemical industry more iterative. This often involves generating a huge number of chemical components, and this means that the search area can be very large. It is therefore reasonable to look for decision support tools to facilitate the selection of necessary components. The selection of chemical product ideas should be based not only on an analysis of what is possible to produce, but also on an analysis of what the market would like to buy. The specifics of chemical products and changes related to 21st century trends are forcing the determination of appropriate CFSs for the chemical industry. Originality/value: The chemical industry is one of the world’s key industries, whose products are used in almost every area of life. Despite this high relevance, there has been no attempt to date to systematize the issues of developing new product lines or portfolios in this industry. Keywords: new product development model (NPD), critical success factors (CFSs), analytic hierarchy process (AHP), prioritization, chemical industry. Category of the paper: research paper, general review.

Sources of alternative types of energy in system of hydro-engineering structures of angrenskaya mine of brown coal

Along with the development of traditional energy in Uzbekistan, much attention is paid to alternative and renewable energy. The Angren Special Economic Zone, on the one hand, is a catalyst for the development of industrial production, the creation of new innovative technological enterprises, the strengthening of logistics processes, and the improvement of the city's living standards. All this requires the search for new sources of energy resources along with an increase in coal production. Unique hydraulic structures currently serve to ensure the functioning of the Angrenskaya coal mine. Analysis of individual technological hydrotechnical facilities made it possible to determine the availability of alternative energy sources. The paper provides some considerations on using these sources for energy generation using small hydropower plants. The average calculated indicators and energy potentials of alternative energy sources are presented. Some hydraulic turbines are considered within the framework of the hydraulic engineering systems.