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1. 1. Power Plant Operation Optimization Economic dispatch of combined cycle power plants

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Stefano Rosso; [2019]
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   Abstract : As electricity production from renewable sources increases, higher flexibility is required by fossil fuel generation to cope with the inherent fluctuations of solar and wind power. This results in shorter operating cycles and steeper ramps for the turbines, and more uncertainty for the operators. READ MORE

3. 2. Feature selection in short-term load forecasting

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Max Joel Söderberg; Axel Meurling; [2019]
   Keywords : Short-term load forecasting; energy consumption forecasting; Linear regression; SVR; Random Forest; machine learning; regression; feature selection; attribute selection; Pearson correlation; Mutual information; correlation matrix; Two-way ANOVA; Tukey’s HSD test.; Kortsiktig lastprognos; Energiförbrukningsprognos; Linjär regression; SVR; Random forest; Maskininlärning; Attributval; Pearson-korrelation; Ömsesidig information; Korrelationsmatris; Tvåvägs ANOVA; Tukey’s HSD-test.;

   Abstract : This paper investigates correlation between energy consumption 24 hours ahead and features used for predicting energy consumption. The features originate from three categories: weather, time and previous energy. The correlations are calculated using Pearson correlation and mutual information. READ MORE

4. 3. Modeling implied correlation matrices using option prices

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Sofie Eklund; Randa Estaifo; [2018]
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   Abstract : In the process of calculating a fair value it is preferable to price the asset from observable market data. Some assets are valued using variables which can not be directly observed in the market but are instead implied from observable market data. One such variable is the correlation between assets. READ MORE

5. 4. Consequences of Materialism and Temporal Orientation: Altruism, Environmentalism and Happiness

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

   Author : Sasa Lazarov; Olof Axman; [2016]
   Keywords : Materialism; Aspiration; Construal level theory; Temporal orientation; Altruism; Happiness; Environmentalism; Pro-ecological behavior; Self-determination theory; Corporate social responsibility;

   Abstract : The aim of the study was to explore how much materialism and temporal orientation influence how altruistic, ecologically conscious and happy individuals are. The current study builds upon and furthers research previously done by Kasser and colleagues  (1993; 1996), Self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) and construal level theory (Trope & Liberman, 2010). READ MORE

6. 5. How commercial are we? : a study of how identity influences auditors' perception of commercialisation in audit firms

   University essay from Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle

   Author : Peter Skog; Emily Theodorsson; [2013]
   Keywords : Audit firms; Auditor; Commercialisation; Professional identity; Organisational identity; Orientation; NAS; Revisionsbyrå; Revisor; Kommersialisering; Professionell identitet; Organisatorisk identitet; Orientering; Icke-revisionsrelaterade tjänster;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this study is to explain how professional and organisational identity influence auditors’ perception of commercialisation in audit firms. The purpose is to see if there are possible differences between these identities and how they influence auditors’ perception of commercialisation in audit firms and if this perception is positive or negative. READ MORE