The dynamics of energy utilization in the Philippines

AuthorLorilla, Francis M.
Call NumberAIT Thesis no. 1133
Subject(s)Energy consumption--Philippines
NoteA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering of the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractEnergy planning, a vital subprocess of national development planning, is often based on time series forecasting of the nation\'s energy demand. The study deviates from this usual procedure. The national economy is -sectorized into five major groups of energy consumers namely, agriculture, industry, utilities, transportation and services. A dynamic simulation model is then formulated to delineate the structure of these sectors using two methodologies: System dynamics to allow consideration of relevant feedback loops, interplay of model variables and impact analysis of alternative policies; Input output analysis to delineate intersectoral relationships existing between the major energy markets. The model is then translated into a computer program and run in a computer to produce two sets of outputs: a standard run representing the model behavior under 11normal11 conditions and policy test runs representing the policy dominated model behavior. The dynamic results derived from the simulation process provide a framework within which the nation\'s energy consumption demand both on the sectoral and national levels could be examined and studied under various orientations of economic growth. Via computer modelling, a policy based consideration of the complex phenomenon of energy demand has been attained. Within the context of its own limitations, the model is intended to be a modest contribution as a tool for energy planning.
Year1975
TypeThesis
SchoolStudent Research Before 1980
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSThesis (Year <=1979)
Chairperson(s)Pakorn Adulbhan
Examination Committee(s)Kirby, E.Stuart ;Sharif, M. N.
Scholarship Donor(s)Government of Germany
DegreeThesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1975


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