In this paper, we evaluate the synergy between variable renewable energy (VRE), electric mobility, and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) deployment for a small community...

Using a multi-level perspective approach combined with top-down macroeconomic models, we analyse the situation of the GCC countries in the perspective of a...

We assess different scenarios for a transition to zero-net emissions in Qatar. The key technologies involved in the transition include electric mobility, hyd...

A compact operations research (OR) model is proposed to analyse the prospects of meeting the Paris Agreement targets when direct air capture technologies can...

In this paper, we propose a simple oligopoly game model to represent the interactions between coalitions of countries in deploying Carbon Dioxide Removal ...

This paper deals with a family of dynamic game models that represent schematically the interaction between groups of countries in achieving the necessary lim...

In this paper we show how to robustify the computation of equilibria in two integrated assessment models for climate change. Both models deal with the optima...

In order to assess climate mitigation agreements, we propose an iterative procedure linking TIAM-WORLD, a global technology-rich optimization model, and GEMI...

In this paper, we propose a differential game model with a coupled constraint to represent the possible effects of climate agreements between industrialized,...

This chapter deals with an application of stochastic control or stochastic game methods to the design of optimal timing of climate policies. In the first par...

This paper deals with the design of equilibrium solutions with coupled constraints in dynamic games of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission abatement. Self-enforcin...

This paper presents an analysis of the optimal oil production quotas of OPEC under a worldwide climate regime imposing a limitation on the radiative forcing....

A stochastic control model is proposed as a paradigm for the design of optimal timing of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions abatement. The resolution of unce...

In this paper, we study optimal economic growth programs coupled with climate change dynamics. The study is based on models derived from MERGE, a well estab...

This paper presents an overview of the modeling approaches that are used to represent, understand and control the interactions between the economy of a regio...

This paper exposes in voluntarily simple terms the concept of <i>S</i>-adapted equilibrium introduced to represent and compute economic equilibria on stocha...

In this paper we study a class of optimal stochastic control problems involving two different time scales. The fast mode of the system is represented by det...

This paper deals with a class of dynamic discrete time open-loop games played over an infinite time horizon. The equilibrium concept is defined in the sense...

Cet article traîte de différentes méthodes, utilisant la théorie de la commande optimale stochastique et la programmation mathématique, qui permettent de pr...

In this paper we assess the potential contribution of optimization based systems analysis methods in the modeling of economy-energy-environment interactio...

This paper deals with the modeling of economy-environment interactions for several countries which are assumed to behave competitively for the control of th...

This paper presents the first experiments undertaken with a stochastic programming model of gas contract portfolio management. This model is intended to be ...

A multiregional electricity supply and trading model, derived from MARKAL and involving four regions, is used to assess the advantages derived from a cooper...

The interaction between a utility company and electricity cogenerators is modeled via a game theoretic, systems analysis approach, under the assumption of a...

This paper deals with a stochastic programming model which complements long range market simulation models such as those currently developed by several gas ...

In this paper, we report on an updated, improved version of the MARKAL energy model, developed in the late 1970's under the aegis of member countries of the...

In this article, a MARKAL model of electricity trading between four regions is presented and used to simulate the advantages derived from cooperative planni...

This paper presents a stochastic dynamic cooperative game model of power exchange between interconnected utilities. The model is used for the qualitative a...

This paper deals with a decomposition technique for linear programs which proposes a new treatment of the master program in the classical Dantzig-Wolfe algo...

In this paper we study the infinite-horizon optimal control of linear stochastic systems with quadratic cost integrand.

This paper presents a model for the optimization of productivity in a steel plant comprised of four arc furnaces and three continuous casting machines and su...

We report on the development of a linear process model of energy supplies and uses in the province of Ontario (Canada). The minerals industries producing ...

The MARKAL-Québec dynamic process model is used to simulate the reaction of the Québec energy and industrial sectors to the imposition of upper limits on th...

This paper addresses the question of determining an optimal mix of gas contracts for a producer supplying the North American gas market. We first propose a ...

This paper proposes a numerical technique, called Turnpike Improvement, for the approximation of the solution of a class of piecewise deterministic control...

This paper deals with a class of stochastic differential games where the mode of play changes according to a stochastic jumpprocess. Between two successive...

This paper deals with a continuous-time stochastic control model designed for planning production and preventive maintenance in a flexible manufacturing syst...

The aim of this paper is the characterization and the computation of equilibrium solutions in multistage games represented by networks. More specifically, w...

The interaction between a utility company and electricity cogenerators is modeled via a game-theoretic, systems analysis approach, under the assumption of a...

This paper establishes a relationship between the concept of hedging point, first introduced in the realm of FMS flow control models, and the turnpike prop...

This paper deals with an application of the projective algorithm to the solution of a generic nondifferentiable minimization problem. This problem is closel...

This paper presents a linear programming model of the Quebec and New York State power systems which includes a detailed description of the different types o...

This paper deals with a stochastic optimal control problem where the randomness is essentially concentrated in the stopping time terminating the process. If...

The production scheduling problem considered in this paper is related to the planning of operations of a flexible manufacturing cell composed of a punch pres...

This note deals with the concept of stochastic equilibrium-programming <i>SEP</i> which has recently been proposed for the modeling of imperfect competition ...

This paper deals with an infinite-horizon discrete-event dynamic programming model with discounting, and with Borel state and action spaces. Instead of the ...

This paper addresses the problem of existence and computation of cooperative equilibria of discounted stochastic sequential games. The proposed approach con...

A model is presented for looking at the main characteristics of long term gas contracts. The problem is formulated as a dynamic stochastic multimarket model...

This paper deals with a class of discounted sequential games which admit of analysis through a contracting operator approach à la Denardo. These games appea...

This paper deals with a class of continuous time discounted models representing an incremental incentive scheme whereby a firm receives a premium if its curr...

This paper deals with the construction of cooperative equilibria for stochastic dynamic games, where the players cannot observe the actions of their opponent...

One considers a class of systems described by a set of state equations indexed over a finite set E. A random jump process with value in E represents the per...

The aim of this note is to show that the algorithm recently proposed by J. Bard (1983) is not guaranteed to converge to the desired solution of a Linear Two-...

This research deals with the Planning of Operation on a two-machine cell consisting of: a) a (NC) turret-mounted multi-tool punch, b) a (NC) shear. The cell...

The oil refining industry is an important part of the Canadian energy supply system which has to adapt itself to the new energy demand patterns emerging from...

This report presents the structure and the possible uses of a long range system analysis tool which models the evolution of the energy needs of the Canadian ...

This report deals with the long range modelling of energy needs in the cement industry. Starting from the analysis already performed for the Québec energy s...

This report presents the structure and the possible uses of a long range system analysis tool which models the evolution of the energy needs of the Canadian ...

A qualitative model is proposed by the economic analysis of the power exchange between two utilities. The model combines an infinite horizon optimal control...

A process planning problem typically encountered in flexible manufacturing systems treating laminated material (e.g. metal sheets) is modelled and solved. I...

This paper is concerned with a <i>repair vs replacement</i> problem for a system observed in continuous time and subject to random failure. When the system ...

This paper extends the existence results obtained in Ref. [2] to the case of infinite dimensional control problems with distributed and boundary control. By...

The optimal control of an infinite dimensional linear control system with unbounded time interval is considered. The results obtained are an extension to a ...

The concept of &#x3f5;-sequential Stackelberg equilibrium is introduced in the general framework of dynamic two-person games defined in the Denardo contracti...

In this report, we deal with the assessment of energy technologies using the MARKAL model. Severals methods of evaluating the relative merits of technologie...

This report gives a general presentation of the Québec energy system modelling realized through the MARKAL formalism, and aimed at the implementation of a sy...

A Travelling Salesman Problem in a three-dimensional spatial domain is associated with a scheduling problem encountered in a flexible manufacturing cell incl...

One considers a differential game model of capitalism "à la Lancaster". Feedback Nash equilibria and Pareto optimal solutions are characterized under the as...

Various algorithms for numerical solutions of discounted stochastic games are presented. For zero-sum two-person games, the existing algorithms are compared...

Cet ouvrage présente le résultat d'une recherche de plus de deux années, subventionnée par le fond FCAC (Action spontanée), l'Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerc...

A two-player multistage game, with an infinite number of stages is considered. The concepts of overtaking and weakly-overtaking pay-off sequences are introd...

The aim of these notes is to give a comprehensive presentation of the recently developed theory of optimal control of non linear dynamic systems defined on u...

This paper deals with a class of equilibria for differential games in which memory strategies are allowed. This class permits the inclusion of a threat in a...

This paper deals with a modified version of the Lancaster model of capitalism, where it is assumed that there is a cost jointly beared by the two groups of p...

This paper deals with a class of large-scale stochastic control problems typically associated with the maintenance of complex systems. For these systems the...

This paper presents a general dynamic programming algorithm for the solution of optimal stochastic control problems concerning a class of discrete event syst...

Nous étudions dans cet article la possibilité d'effectuer le couplage entre un modèle de simulation de la demande énergétique (MEDEE-3-QUEBEC) et un modèle d...

Cet article présente un modèle de programmation linéaire conçu pour analyser la structure du système énergétique du Québec et son adaptation à l'évolution de...

The aim of this paper is to propose a deterministic model designed for the analysis of social services policies directed toward large populations. The model...

A two country differential game mode of whaling is used for analysing a dynamic bargaining problem. At a given initial time, the two countries may either co...

A two-country fishery management game is considered in the realm of the theory of non-cooperative and cooperative differential games. Conditions which guara...

A non-cooperative game is formulated on a transportation network with congestion. The players are associated with origin-destination pairs, and are facing d...

This paper deals with a prediction model for the nursing care demand in a surgical department. The model is based on a description of disease dynamics by se...

Ce rapport décrit MARKAL-Production, un modèle de programmation linéaire qui optimise l'offre énergétique au Québec sur l'horizon 1980-2020. Nous décrivons ...

Ce rapport décrit les objectifs et la structure propre des modèles MEDEE et MARKAL et présente une méthodologie de couplage entre ces deux modèles, l'un orie...

This paper deals with a class of games defined on a network flow model. The network represents the transformation process of a commodity from its extraction...

In this study we introduce a general definition of an equilibrium concept (called "strong equilibrium") for both discrete and continuous time dynamic games a...

This paper introduces a "Feedback Stackelberg" solution ceoncept for ontinuous-time multi-level dynamic optimization problem, and discusses its appropriatene...

The semi-markovian population model introduced by Kao for the planning of progressive care hospitals is adapted to the prediction of nursing care demand at t...

Un modèle annuel de gestion optimale des matières premières pour une entreprise de métallurgie extractive est présenté et illustré. Ce modèle, basé sur une ...

Ce travail contient l'analyse des premiers résultats obtenus à l'aide du modèle MARKAL-QUEBEC, sur l'avenir du système de production et d'utilisation de l'én...

A preventive replacement problem is formulated in discrete time for a multicomponent system having non identical elements. The components are assumed to be ...

The paper proposes a theory for two-player dynamic deterministic games where the players cannot make formal and unconditionally binding contracts, but can co...

This paper is concerned with the extension to infinite-horizon open-loop differential games of the sufficient conditions for global-asymptotic-stability (CAS...

Models of optimal control of two-species ecological systems are considered on an infinite time horizon. Conditions are obtained under which the optimal expl...

La recherche effectuée actuellement par le GERAD dans le domaine de l'énergie porte sur l'intégration d'un ensemble de modèles permettant d'étudier l'évoluti...

The problem of controlling a population process, where each individual is a copy of the same fundamental Markov-core process, can be aggregated by considerin...

The information system presented in this guide, has been designed to estimate the nursing care demand generated by the population of a unit. This estimation...

Le système d'information PSI, présenté dans ce manuel, permet d'estimer la demande de soins infirmiers générée par la population d'une unité de soins sur un ...