scholarly journals Development of Road Freight Transport Indicators Focused on Sustainability to Assist Shippers: An Analysis Conducted in France through the FRET 21 Programme

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9641
Author(s):  
Nathalie Touratier-Muller ◽  
Jacques Jaussaud
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Sustainability Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
Industry Sector ◽  
Standards Compliance ◽  
Road Freight

The transport procurement process is based on criteria selected by shippers when soliciting tenders from carriers. Although sustainable transport indicators are not yet a formal selection criterion in France, some indicators are starting to be gradually considered in freight transport contracts between shippers and carriers. Dispersed information can be gathered regarding Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards compliance for trucks, their fuel consumption, the number of signatory shippers to the CO2 reduction charter, and the search for less-polluting alternative freight solutions. However, these elements are difficult to quantify, and it is often hard to formalise and evaluate their related performance. Therefore, the objective of this article is to draw up, at the request of ADEME (the French Environment and Energy Management Agency), a series of reliable, operational sustainable transport indicators that can be applied to all shippers regardless of their size or industry sector. As part of the FRET 21 charter deployment in France, this article proposes a list of measurable sustainability indicators to support transport buyers when selecting freight carriers.

A STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN ARUN LNG PLANT

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahidin Mahidin ◽  
Hamdani Hamdani ◽  
Jailani Ibrahim ◽  
Teuku Zubir ◽  
Agus Nur Yasin
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Specific Energy Consumption ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Ghg Emission ◽  
Conservation Program ◽  
Liquefaction Plant ◽  
Gas Refinery

Energy conservation is an important issue in all sectoral activities, especially in processing industries such as natural gas refinery and liquefaction plant, petrochemical and cement mill in which energy isused in large amount. This paper presents a discussion on the experience in establishment and implementation the energy conservation program, including the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission achieved in the last four years in Arun LNG Plant, a commercial natural gas liquefaction plant in Aceh, Indonesia with a capacity of 2.2 million ton LNG per year. In addition, an analysis on the specific energy consumption and CO2 reduction is provided. The Energy Management Matrix was adopted in assessment of the energy management implementation in theArun LNG Plant. It was found that the efficiency of the plant tended to decrease from year to year, which was represented by the specificity of fuel consumption (accounted based on the LNG product). In 2010 the specific fuel consumption was 0.0088 mmscf per m3 LNG product; it was up to 0.0234 in 2013. Fortunately, it was observed that the specific CO2 reduction (calculated on the LNG product basis) increased during tlast four years; in 2010 and 2013 the specific CO2 reduction was 0.195 and 0.518 ton per 105 m3 LNG produced, respectively.

scholarly journals Optimization of Fuel Costs Using the Information System

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Dušan Halaj ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Fuel Costs

The paper deals with optimizing fuel consumption through the use of information system in road freight transport. The aim is to calculate and compare the costs for an operation with the information system as well as without it.

Drag Reduction of Heavy Vehicles Using Various Side Skirts

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
BaeGeun Hwang ◽  
Eui Jae Lee ◽  
Jeong Jae Kim ◽  
Sang Joon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Drag Reduction ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Co2 Emission ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Heavy Vehicles ◽  
Physical Distribution ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Distribution Cost ◽  
Cost Of Transportation

There are many attempts to save the cost of transportation. Especially, drag reduction of heavy vehicles such as truck or tractor-trailer have enormous effect on the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emission, because road freight transport using heavy vehicles occupies majority in physical distribution cost.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Fuel Consumption in Road Freight Transport

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mário Szabó ◽  
Radoslav Majdan ◽  
Zdenko Tkáč ◽  
Rastislav Čápora ◽  
Ľubomír Hujo
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Fuel Economy ◽  
Aerodynamic Resistance ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Pressure Reduction ◽  
Inflation Pressure ◽  
Fuel Savings ◽  
Tyre Pressure ◽  
Road Freight

Abstract This paper deals with the importance of fuel economy in road freight transport. It provides the calculation of financial savings for fuel savings of 0.5 l per 100 km. In the subsequent part, some factors that influence the fuel consumption are specified, e.g. aerodynamic resistance, rolling resistance, and tyre inflation pressure. The effect of tyre inflation pressure on fuel economy has been tested on four selected towing vehicles. Based on the results obtained, it can be stated that tyre pressure has a great impact on fuel consumption. A one-bar pressure reduction of tyres can increase the fuel consumption by 0.5 l per 100 km.

scholarly journals Sustainable transport development and the quality of road freight transport

2018 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 33-47
Author(s):  
Danuta Rucińska ◽  
Małgorzata Kędzior-Laskowska
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Eu

The aim of the article is to show the relationship between quality and sustainable development of road freight transport. The macro and microeconomic perspective of the possibilities of impacting the greening of transport, which is a development of the sector and entrepreneurs, was presented. Recommendations regarding the development of road freight transport including the EU and Polish transport policy were discussed. The possibilities for the development of road carriers in the conditions of transport greening, with particular emphasis on pro-quality activities were introduced. The analysis of the problem was based on literature studies, statistics were also taken into account. In addition, the results of primary studies regarding the impact of the sustainable development principle and the quality of road freight transport services were presented. The research was conducted on the basis of a questionnaire, and in the interpretation of the results, position, variability and one-dimensional analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used.

scholarly journals How Will Digitalization Change Road Freight Transport? Scenarios Tested in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 304
Author(s):  
Anna Pernestål ◽  
Albin Engholm ◽  
Marie Bemler ◽  
Gyözö Gidofalvi
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transport ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Strategic Uncertainty ◽  
Scenario Development ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
On The Road

Road freight transport is a key function of modern societies. At the same time, road freight transport accounts for significant emissions. Digitalization, including automation, digitized information, and artificial intelligence, provide opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase service levels in road freight transport. Digitalization may also radically change the business ecosystem in the sector. In this paper, the question, “How will digitalization change the road freight transport landscape?” is addressed by developing four exploratory future scenarios, using Sweden as a case study. The results are based on input from 52 experts. For each of the four scenarios, the impacts on the road freight transport sector are investigated, and opportunities and barriers to achieving a sustainable transportation system in each of the scenarios are discussed. In all scenarios, an increase in vehicle kilometers traveled is predicted, and in three of the four scenarios, significant increases in recycling and urban freight flows are predicted. The scenario development process highlighted how there are important uncertainties in the development of the society that will be highly important for the development of the digitized freight transport landscape. One example is the sustainability paradigm, which was identified as a strategic uncertainty.

Hierarchical energy management strategy considering switching schedule for a dual-mode hybrid electric vehicle

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440702110297
Author(s):  
Hui Liu ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Riming Xu ◽  
Lijin Han ◽  
Shumin Ruan
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Hybrid Electric Vehicle ◽  
Hierarchical Control ◽  
Management Problem ◽  
Energy Management Strategy ◽  
Dual Mode ◽  
Hybrid Electric

Energy management strategies are critical for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to improve fuel economy. To solve the dual-mode HEV energy management problem combined with switching schedule and power distribution, a hierarchical control strategy is proposed in this paper. The mode planning controller is twofold. First, the mode schedule is obtained according to the mode switch map and driving condition, then a switch hunting suppression algorithm is proposed to flatten the mode schedule through eliminating unnecessary switch. The proposed algorithm can reduce switch frequency while fuel consumption remains nearly unchanged. The power distribution controller receives the mode schedule and optimizes power distribution between the engine and battery based on the Radau pseudospectral knotting method (RPKM). Simulations are implemented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed hierarchical control strategy. For the mode planning controller, as the flattening threshold value increases, the fuel consumption remains nearly unchanged, however, the switch frequency decreases significantly. For the power distribution controller, the fuel consumption obtained by RPKM is 4.29% higher than that of DP, while the elapsed time is reduced by 92.53%.

scholarly journals Quality and Sustainability Indicators of the Prefabricated Wood Housing Industry—A Chilean Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8523
Author(s):  
Rosemarie Garay ◽  
Francis Pfenniger ◽  
Miguel Castillo ◽  
Consuelo Fritz
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Sustainability Indicators ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
International Construction ◽  
Acoustic Insulation ◽  
Standards Compliance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Gas Consumption

Wood industrialization provides a contribution to timber-based building. The Chilean market is based on attributes such as the experience and trust of companies. The sales price, meeting deadlines and quality are attributes that have motivated buyers. There are more attributes to assess that are important for the client and market country: building materials and safety, sustainability, and environmental assessment. Some of these valuations are provided by certifications such as life cycle analysis, reduction of energy, water, gas consumption, thermal, acoustic insulation, fire resistance, etc. The objective is to propose an evaluation tool using sustainability indicators for prefabricated lumber-based buildings, using technical benefits of wood as an option for manufacturing prefabricated structures. They constitute references that can be integrated with international construction standards and with it, a process of improvement of the current standards for the housing solution and protection of the environment. The methodology is based on standards compliance levels, according to current, voluntary, or referential regulations, seeking to differentiate the market offer of prefabricated homes through quality indicators, benchmarking and sustainability. The results are an evaluation model synthesized into three tables according to the category evaluated: materials, products, or structures. It concludes that, to meet demand, the market must adapt its offer to new requirements where it does matter how the housing is produced, not only in the economic aspect, but also its impact on the social aspect and the environment and what it offers in terms of quality of life. The lumber-based building sector needs sustainability attributes indicators to potentiate the companies and start a differentiation business.

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