Essays about: "Commuter ferry"

Found 3 essays containing the words Commuter ferry.

  1. 1. Enabling a sustainable transition of a waterborne transport system : By identifying essential aspects and actors

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Apelgren; Sara Kronvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable transition; Waterborne transport system; Transport system; Public transport system; Fossil free fuels; System theory; Passenger ferry; Commuter ferry; Electric ferry; Hållbar omställning; Vattenburet transport system; Transport system; Kollektivtrafik; Fossila bränslen; Systemteori; Passagerarfärja; Pendelbåt; Elektrisk färja;

    Abstract : In light of the emerging consequences of climate change, there is a need for a sustainable transition of the marine sector, including waterborne transport systems, towards implementation of fossil free fuels and technologies. The thesis limits its scope to solely include passenger ferries that are suitable for calm waters and often operates on shorter distances, which are often incorporated in a public transport system and/or archipelago traffic. READ MORE

  3. 2. Feasibility Study of the Decarbonisation and Electrification of a Commuter Ferry in Stockholm city

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Matilda Helgesson; [2020]
    Keywords : Fuel cells; Fuel cell hybrid; HVO; Li-ion battery; techno-economic analysis; Bränslecell; HVO; bränslecellshybrid; Li-jon batteri; teknoekonomisk analys;

    Abstract : There is a need for alternative marine fuels and propulsion techniques in order to reduce the environmental and climate impacts of the transport sector, and meet the new Swedish climate targets of net zero emissions by 2045. There are several projects and studies on full electric ferries, while the option of hydrogen fuel cell-battery hybrids are not as well explored. READ MORE

  4. 3. ICE LOADS AND RESISTANCES ON A SMALL COMMUTER VESSEL : A comparative study of rule based design and analytical ice loads and resistances

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Axel Berggren; Ebba Lindh; [2014]
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    Abstract : The aim of the thesis is to investigate what the results are when applying DNV ice class design rules on a vessel that falls outside the validity range and how it does compare to direct calculations. The vessel to be investigated is a smaller ice going commuter ferry intended for freshwater Lake Mälaren in Stockholm. READ MORE