Paper: A “Grammar” for assessing the performance of power-supply systems
Diaz-Maurin, F. and Giampietro, M. (2013). A “Grammar” for assessing the performance of power-supply systems: Comparing nuclear energy to fossil energy. Energy, 49(1): 162-177. Highlights A new approach to assess the performance of power-supply systems is provided. A biophysical analysis of the production process is based on the concept of grammar. A grammar is capable […]
Commentary: Fukushima: Consequences of Systemic Problems
Diaz-Maurin, F. (2011). Fukushima: Consequences of Systemic Problems in Nuclear Plant Design. Economic & Political Weekly (Mumbai), 46(13): 10–12. 26 March, 2011. The existing systemic uncertainty affecting nuclear power plant design the world over raises the question of whether society is willing to continue with a never-ending learning process, with potentially high adverse consequences – […]