Multi-criteria (thermo-economic) optimization and environmental analysis of a food refrigeration system working with low environmental impact refrigerants

2022 ◽  
Vol 253 ◽  
pp. 115152
Author(s):  
B. Citarella ◽  
L. Viscito ◽  
K. Mochizuki ◽  
A.W. Mauro
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Analysis ◽  
Refrigeration System ◽  
Economic Optimization

Environmental analysis for the selection of long-distance natural gas pipeline routes using MACBETH

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahime Lotfian Delouyi ◽  
Seyed Hassan Ghodsypour ◽  
Maryam Ashrafi ◽  
Amirali Saifoddin
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Analysis ◽  
Gas Pipeline ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Natural Gas Pipeline ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Projects

PurposeReliable operation of natural gas pipeline (NGP) is a critical factor in Iran’s economic development. NGP projects go through different ecosystems and considerably affect the environment. Environmental analysis is an essential step toward sustainable development. Tackling the challenges, this paper aims to develop a framework to systematically assess the environmental impact of NGPs.Design/methodology/approachThis study proposes a comprehensive framework for environmental impact analysis of NGPs using Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical-Based Evaluation Technique (MACBETH). MACBETH protocol is used to calculate the overall environmental scores of projects.FindingsThe results indicate that the impact of implementing NGPs on protected areas is of the highest priority, while the impact on vegetation covers is of least priority for assessing the environmental impact of NGP.Practical implicationsThe practicality and validity of the model in the case of three candidate routes for the Polkale-Neizar project in Iran are examined. According to the results, the third alternative is selected based on its non-interference in protected areas and less environmental impacts. The proposed model can be modified and applied to perform environment appraisal of other linear projects such as energy, road and railway networks.Originality/valueThis model addresses a range of environmental impacts of implementing NGPs at two levels, with the second level being non-additive. The novelty of this study translates into considering the qualitative and quantitative features of each evaluation criterion applied to linear projects simultaneously using a multi-criteria value measurement.

Performance Evaluation and Environmental Analysis of an Electrically Assisted Bicycle Under Real Driving Conditions

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Iodice ◽  
Carmelina Abagnale ◽  
Massimo Cardone ◽  
Salvatore Strano ◽  
Mario Terzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Analysis ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Driving Behavior ◽  
Performance Study ◽  
Kinematic Parameters ◽  
Test Program ◽  
Electrically Assisted ◽  
Electric Traction

This paper describes the on-road test program that was used for a performance study and environmental analysis of an electrically assisted bicycle in the urban area of Naples. For this purpose, the vehicle was tested on different test tracks, cycling over 2000 km, and then making a general assessment about the driving behavior under real conditions. Based on the findings obtained during the different test samples, an appraisal of the electric traction offered by this bicycle on the driving comfort was evaluated for different conditions: electrical assistance at start, on a flat road and when riding uphill. The power requirements in different typical riding situations were also calculated: these results were estimated by experimental kinematic parameters that describe the driving dynamics collected during the real-life applications. An environmental analysis was made and also put against the environmental impact of a thermal moped.

scholarly journals The EMAS Registration of the Livenza Furniture District in the Province of Pordenone (Italy)

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Novelli ◽  
Paola Geatti ◽  
Francesco Bianco ◽  
Luciano Ceccon ◽  
Stefania Del Frate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Analysis ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Impact Evaluation ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Industrial District ◽  
Friuli Venezia Giulia ◽  
Environmental Impact Evaluation

One of the most important manufacturing areas of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is the territory close to Pordenone, the Livenza furniture district. This industrial district, consisting of industries of wood, wood and cork products, furniture, straw articles, and weave materials, located in 11 municipalities of that area, was the first Italian district to obtain the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) Registration in 2006. Data and information from a questionnaire compiled by more than 100 firms and 11 municipalities of the district were used to draw up the territorial environmental analysis (TEA). For the EMAS registration renewal, obtained in 2016, the TEA was updated by reviewing the methodology of the environmental impact evaluation: the ecological footprint (EF) was compared with the carrying capacity (CC) of that area. The results put in light that the EF was greater than the CC. Several actions for reducing the environmental impacts of the district activities were highlighted.

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