Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(8), P. 2454 - 2454
Published: April 11, 2024
Thermal
simulations
have
become
increasingly
popular
in
assessing
energy
efficiency
and
predicting
thermal
behaviors
various
structures.
Calibration
of
these
is
essential
for
accurate
predictions.
A
crucial
aspect
this
calibration
involves
investigating
the
influence
meteorological
variables.
This
study
aims
to
explore
impact
variables
on
simulations,
particularly
focusing
ships.
Using
TRNSYS
(TRaNsient
System
Simulation)
software
(v17),
renowned
its
capability
model
complex
systems
within
buildings,
significance
incorporating
data
into
was
analyzed.
The
investigation
centered
a
patrol
vessel
stationed
port
Galicia,
northwest
Spain.
To
ensure
accuracy,
we
not
only
utilized
vessel’s
dimensions
but
also
conducted
situ
temperature
measurements
onboard.
Furthermore,
dedicated
weather
station
installed
capture
real-time
data.
Data
from
multiple
sources,
including
Meteonorm
MeteoGalicia,
were
collected
comparative
analysis.
By
juxtaposing
based
against
those
relying
solely
measurements,
sought
discern
relative
merits
each
approach
enhancing
fidelity
simulations.
Energy Conversion and Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
314, P. 118693 - 118693
Published: July 1, 2024
Port
operations,
essential
for
global
trade,
are
energy-intensive
and
heavily
reliant
on
fossil
fuels.
Transitioning
to
renewable
energy
can
reduce
their
carbon
footprint
enhance
resilience
sustainability.
Renewable
Energy
Communities
(RECs)
offer
a
collaborative
decentralized
framework
integrating
into
port
facilities.
However,
authorities
maritime
stakeholders
face
challenges
in
design,
implementation,
particularly
estimating
outcomes
benefits.
Understanding
the
REC
is
crucial
industry
address
current
priorities.
This
study
provides
guidelines
implementing
single
or
multiple
communities
ports.
An
economic
model,
based
EU
regulations
national
laws,
assesses
viability
of
RECs
The
model
considers
usage
various
production
systems,
such
as
solar
marine
technologies,
storage
hybrid
configuration
estimate
variable
demand
profiles
explore
integration
system.
numerical
simulates
virtual
exchanges
among
users
investigates
feasibility
shared
projects
research
comprehensively
analyses
technological
scenarios
examines
convenience
end-user
aggregations.
Results
indicate
that
increasing
complementarity
rational
system
design
cover
up
60
%
total
achieve
90
self-consumption.
Incentives
ensure
payback
period
under
6
years
large-scale
systems
between
2
4
smaller
power
plants,
highlighting
significant
financial
benefits
voluntary
members.
Batteries
enable
higher
penetration
system,
15
%,
with
moderate
impact.
self-consumption
scheme
promising,
incentives
shift
focus
aspects
increase
local
utilization.
Policies
encouraging
creation
ports
lower
life
cycle
costs,
aggregations
leading
€6M
costs
over
20
compared
community
comprising
all
main
users.
Energy Conversion and Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
314, P. 118446 - 118446
Published: July 6, 2024
The
urgent
need
to
reduce
energy
consumption
and
environmental
impact
in
the
shipping
industry
has
prompted
research
explore
new
solutions
for
minimizing
fuel
usage.
This
study
examines
potential
effects
benefits
of
integrating
electrical
storage
systems,
such
as
lithium-ion
batteries
supercapacitors,
into
short
sea
ships
during
port
stay.
Specifically,
a
novel
dynamic
simulation
tool
is
developed
conduct
suitable
analyses
that
investigate
feasibility
charging
systems
while
at
navigation
utilizing
them
alternatives
traditional
diesel
generators
port.
analysis
reveals
supercapacitors
are
effective
tools
reducing
pollutant
emissions
by
generator
usage
stopovers,
resulting
significant
reduction
from
1.148
kt/year
0.511
kt/year.
Moreover,
under
identical
conditions,
use
increases
lifespan
10.6
years
11.9
years.
Additionally,
there
55
%
carbon
dioxide
stays,
decreasing
2.98
1.64
Energy Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 4676 - 4687
Published: April 26, 2024
This
editorial
explores
the
contributions
of
papers
collected
in
virtual
special
issue
Energy
Reports
dedicated
to
series
Conferences
on
Sustainable
Development
Energy,
Water
and
Environment
Systems
held
Paphos
(Cyprus),
São
Paulo
(Brazil),
Vlorë
(Albania)
2022.
Within
this
article
collections,
13
accepted
address
key
research
topics
aligned
with
focus
SDEWES
conferences,
such
as
energy,
water,
environmental
systems,
thereby
fulfilling
aim
scope
Reports.
Since
2002,
Water,
(SDEWES)
serve
a
platform
for
fostering
inter-sectoral
collaborations
among
scientists
worldwide
individuals
keen
delving
into
sustainable
development
showcase
advancements
engage
discussions
regarding
current
trends,
future
trajectories
development.
In
2022,
conference
brought
together
approximately
about
800
scientists,
researchers,
experts
from
more
than
55
Countries.
Based
published
2022
–
5th
SEE
SDEWES,
3rd
LA
17th
is
organized
several
sections
covering
VSI
primary
that
encompass
innovative
renewable
energy
technologies,
design
solutions
buildings
communities,
simulation
tools
green
fuels,
based
technologies.
Detailed
latest
technological
challenges
accelerate
transitions
are
here
presented.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 7952 - 7952
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
In
response
to
escalating
environmental
challenges,
this
research
underscores
the
pivotal
role
of
sustainable
construction
practices,
particularly
focusing
on
bioclimatic
design
as
a
foundational
element
within
realm
architecture
and
upgrading
buildings,
broader
context
urban
planning.
The
study
delves
into
perspectives
residents
in
Cyprus
concerning
building
design.
Employing
quantitative
methodology,
investigation
aims
comprehensively
assess
homeowner
views
benefits,
motivations,
concerns,
preferred
techniques
associated
with
By
comprehending
these
contextual
factors,
identifies
obstacles
hindering
implementation
illuminates
why
adoption
remains
limited,
despite
potential
for
substantial
energy
emissions
reductions.
also
examines
background
respondents,
such
heating/cooling
systems,
expenses,
upgrade
preferences,
provide
essential
findings.
A
structured
questionnaire
was
administered
stratified
sample
150
pedestrians
Pafos
area,
ensuring
representative
cross-section
local
population.
This
method
allowed
robust
examination
demographic
influences
opinions
an
in-depth
analysis
impact
residential
characteristics.
findings
reveal
influence
cost
considerations
shaping
decisions
related
property
development
renovation
existing
structures,
contributing
limitation
widespread
across
island.
persists
even
majority
respondents
express
readiness
undertake
upgrades,
among
which,
most
popular
actions
include
installation
specialized
glass,
replacement
traditional
air
conditioning
units
inverters,
energy-efficient
lighting.
culminates
proposal
that
introducing
financial
incentives
has
enhance
participation
upgrades.
recommendation
is
salient
climatic
Cyprus,
where
solar
control
measures
emerges
promising
avenue
bolstering
efficiency.
considering
socio-economic
dimensions
implicit
findings,
it
becomes
evident
interplay
between
practices
critical
aspect.
identified
barriers
underscore
necessity
nuanced
strategies
policy
frameworks
address
adoption.
context,
contributes
body
knowledge
by
shedding
light
intricate
relationship
factors
architectural
offering
implications
future
endeavors
avenues
interventions.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 1415 - 1415
Published: March 15, 2024
Various
combinations
of
ship
propulsion
systems
have
been
developed
with
low-carbon-emission
technologies
to
meet
regulations
and
policies
related
climate
change,
one
which
is
the
combined
gas
turbine
steam
integrated
electric
drive
system
(COGES),
claimed
be
a
promising
for
future.
The
objective
this
paper
perform
techno-economic
environmental
assessment
COGES
applied
liquefied
natural
(LNG)
carriers.
A
design
7500
m3
LNG
carrier
was
evaluated
through
thermodynamics
approach
energy
system.
Subsequently,
carbon
emissions
impact
analyses
were
carried
out
life
cycle
based
on
power
fuel
input
Afterwards,
analysis
by
considering
use
boil-off
additional
income
from
emission
incentives.
proposed
produces
1832
kilowatts
service
speed
12
knots
total
efficiency
in
range
30.1%.
results
evaluation
resulted
an
overall
10.01
mPts/s.
economic
positive
net
present
value
logical
payback
period
investment
within
8
years
operation.
result
shows
that
has
technological
commercial
application
as
environmentally
friendly
Last,
economy
system,
value,
internal
rate
return
12–18%,
between
6
years,
depending
charter
carrier.
Yönetim ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1), P. 1 - 22
Published: March 24, 2025
In
light
of
the
increasing
pressures
on
environment
and
necessity
globalisation,
it
is
imperative
that
maritime
companies
achieve
sustainability
goals.
this
context,
establishment
collaborative
relationships
between
firms
constitutes
a
pivotal
strategy
for
attainment
competitive
advantage.
particular,
emphasised
financial,
social,
structural
linking
strategies
contribute
to
sustainable
cooperation.
The
objective
study
investigate
impact
inter-firm
collaboration
business
performance
in
industry.
based
an
analysis
survey
results
from
56
Turkey
employing
equation
modelling
method.
findings
indicate
financial
have
most
significant
influence
cooperation,
followed
by
social
strategies.
contrast,
appear
exert
relatively
limited
influence.
Furthermore,
cooperation
has
direct
while
indirectly
contributing
through
customer
loyalty.
This
proposes
should
prioritise
gain
Consequently,
emerge
as
factor
long-term
success
industry,
positively
affecting
performance.
