Essays about: "shore side electricity"

Found 3 essays containing the words shore side electricity.

  1. 1. Energy analysis and cost estimation of a potential On-shore Power Supply system in the Port of Gävle

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Juan Gutierrez Saenz; [2019]
    Keywords : On shore Power Supply; Alternative Marine Power; High Voltage Shore Connection; Shore side Power; Ship’s emissions; Marine fuel;

    Abstract : The Port of Gävle is one of the most important harbours in Sweden as far as size and freight capacity is concerned. Marine traffic is increasing greatly, thus environmental pollution as well as noise and vibrations are of major concern in port cities. READ MORE

  3. 2. Is Cold Ironing Hot Enough? An Actor Focus Perspective of On Shore Power Supply (OPS) at Copenhagen's Harbour

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Sara Libera Zanetti; [2013]
    Keywords : cold ironing; on shore power supply; shore side electricity; alternative maritime power; transition; ships emissions; Copenhagen; municipality; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on cold ironing for vessels while berthed at port, with the port of Copenhagen as main case study. With the use of this technique, which is considered by the International Marine Organization (IMO) as a measure to reduce air pollution and noise deriving from shipping activities in ports and coastal areas, vessels are able to shut down their auxiliary engines in order to generate power and replace it with electricity supplied by the shore. READ MORE

  4. 3. Connection to nature - exploring opportunities by the Riverside Glerá in Akureyri, Iceland

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Lilja Filippusdottir; [2009]
    Keywords : riversides; canyons; green structures; outdoor recreation; open spaces;

    Abstract : In this thesis I have decided to take a closer look into my own “backyard”. A river that runs through my hometown, Akureyri, has been a thorn in some people’s side. Glerá river has taken lives but it has also given the town possibilities to develop. READ MORE