Quality of Life and Energy Efficiency in Europe—A Multi-Criteria Classification of Countries and Analysis of Regional Disproportions DOI Open Access
Aneta Becker, Anna Oleńczuk-Paszel, Agnieszka Sompolska‐Rzechuła

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(11), P. 4768 - 4768

Published: May 22, 2025

Energy efficiency (EE) is an important driver of quality life (QoL), which overarching goal sustainable development (SD). The levels these phenomena in the European Union (EU) vary. Previous analyses presented literature have focused mainly on a one-dimensional view EE and QoL. authors this article, given multidimensional nature under study, present both categories from holistic perspective. purpose study was to identify level QoL context compare results classification EU countries terms analyzed phenomena. conducted using ELECTRE Tri method, one advanced techniques multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). procedure used made it possible assign predefined decision-making basis preference threshold values dominance relations reference profiles. 27 member states were empirical data 2023, set 20 indicators characterizing Countries assigned five classes, differentiating areas. Optimistic pessimistic approaches assess stability classifications. showed presence with consistent (e.g., Poland Germany), extreme (Ireland Netherlands—high low EE; Romania Croatia—inversely), as well non-unique cases Malta, Czech Republic/Czechia, Finland). spatial approach indicated regions requiring special support. can be useful tool support process designing public policies aimed at integrating social, economic, energy, environmental goals within SD.

Language: Английский

Development of an Energy-Saving Melting Reactor for Energy-Efficient Disposal of Slag Dumps DOI Creative Commons
Arystan Dikhanbaev, Bayandy Dikhanbaev,

Aleksandar Georgiev

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Energies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(10), P. 2548 - 2548

Published: May 14, 2025

Millions of tons slag and clinker can be found in the dumps enterprises across Republic Kazakhstan. The goal this project is to create a technology that conserves energy waste treatment. novelty work discovery new phenomenon, which shows melt layer, there are two reactions opposite direction intensity: slow decomposition complex components into simple molecules rapid responses formation from molecules. dominance one affects process’s fuel consumption. Using melting reactor was created, will reduce specific consumption by 3–4 times compared Waelz kiln. It shown using method CO2 decarbonization zinc, it possible ensure production zinc sublimates cast stone products full neutralization CO2. lowest market potential only for Achisai dump would around USD 125,600,000 if cost commercial 800/t. expected net profit 4,466,039/y.

Language: Английский

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Quality of Life and Energy Efficiency in Europe—A Multi-Criteria Classification of Countries and Analysis of Regional Disproportions DOI Open Access
Aneta Becker, Anna Oleńczuk-Paszel, Agnieszka Sompolska‐Rzechuła

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(11), P. 4768 - 4768

Published: May 22, 2025

Energy efficiency (EE) is an important driver of quality life (QoL), which overarching goal sustainable development (SD). The levels these phenomena in the European Union (EU) vary. Previous analyses presented literature have focused mainly on a one-dimensional view EE and QoL. authors this article, given multidimensional nature under study, present both categories from holistic perspective. purpose study was to identify level QoL context compare results classification EU countries terms analyzed phenomena. conducted using ELECTRE Tri method, one advanced techniques multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). procedure used made it possible assign predefined decision-making basis preference threshold values dominance relations reference profiles. 27 member states were empirical data 2023, set 20 indicators characterizing Countries assigned five classes, differentiating areas. Optimistic pessimistic approaches assess stability classifications. showed presence with consistent (e.g., Poland Germany), extreme (Ireland Netherlands—high low EE; Romania Croatia—inversely), as well non-unique cases Malta, Czech Republic/Czechia, Finland). spatial approach indicated regions requiring special support. can be useful tool support process designing public policies aimed at integrating social, economic, energy, environmental goals within SD.

Language: Английский

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