M.Phil. / The construction of mathematical models for making projections of future energy demand is an important step in the formulation of an energy policy for a country or region. In this dissertation the different approaches to energy modelling are investigated. The history of the modelling effort in the world and South Africa is briefly discussed. The development of a comprehensive database is of vital importance for the success of any modelling effort. An energy database for South Africa was developed. An existing energy forecasting model was updated and extended to cover eleven final consuming sectors. Projections of energy demand were made to illustrate the mechanism of the model.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:13217 |
| Date | 09 February 2015 |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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