Essays about: "Waterborne transport system"

Found 4 essays containing the words Waterborne transport system.

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. Evaluation of transition towards zero emission commuter ferries : Comparative Analysis of Fuel-based and Battery-based Marine Propulsion System from financial and environmental perspectives

   University essay from KTH/Marina system

   Author : Varun Goel; Sonja Wadelius; [2021]
   Keywords : Water-borne public transport; Maritime industry; marine propulsion system; marine Li-ion batteries; diesel-electric; diesel-mechanical; all-electric; life cycle assessment; cost assessment.; Vattenburenkollektivtrafik; marinaindustrin; marinaframdrivningssystem; marinabatterisystem; dieselelektrisk; diesel mekanisk; helt elektrisk; livscykelanalys; kostnadsanalys.;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to compare the life-cycle cost and environmental impact of the existing fuel-based propulsion system, on public commuter ferries in Stockholm, with a battery based propulsion system. The study is divided into multiple layers. READ MORE

4. 3. Jet Stream Velocity fromAzipod on Stadsgården : A Litterature Study of PIANC W.G. 180Application for Stadsgården

   University essay from KTH/Marina system

   Author : Viking Alex Schumacher; [2018]
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   Abstract : The ferry line company VIKING LINE has put in an order for a new vessel with a planned delivery for the year 2020. The vessel will berth and depart daily from the Stockholm port, Stadsgården. The vessel is equipped with two 10 MW Azipod propeller systems. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparative life cycle impact assessment of a battery electric and a conventional powertrains for a passenger transport ferryboat : A case study of the entire integrated system for vessel propulsion

   University essay from Industriell miljöteknik; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Veselin Mihaylov; [2014]
   Keywords : Environment; life cycle impact assessment; transportation; power train; battery electric; diesel engine; propulsion;

   Abstract : This master thesis represents a life cycle impact assessment of a state of the art electrically driven power train. It is expected to be installed in a diesel engine passenger ferry boat, currently transporting passengers in downtown Stockholm archipelago. READ MORE