scholarly journals Business model for integrating energy efficiency performance in manufacturing industries: railcar case study

Procedia CIRP ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 1441-1446
Author(s):  
Gabisile Buyiswa Gamede ◽  
Khumbulani Mpofu ◽  
Olukorede Tijani Adenuga
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Efficiency Performance

scholarly journals Energy efficiency in the building materials industry. Case study: Brick manufacturing in Romania

2021 ◽  
Vol 286 ◽  
pp. 02006
Author(s):  
Cristian Gheorghiu ◽  
Mircea Scripcariu ◽  
Miruna Gheorghiu ◽  
Alexandra Gabriela Dobrica
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Reference Values ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Manufacturing Industries

In this paper an overview of the construction materials industry, from an embedded energy point of view will be presented. A case study for four brick factories in Romania will also analyzed. The Energy Performance Indicators (EnPI) of each factory will be evaluated and compared with the global reference values and the most technically and economically feasible Energy Performance Improvement Actions (EPIAs) will be presented. The replicability of these EPIA’s in different materials manufacturing industries will be also analyzed.

scholarly journals The analysing energy efficiency for sailing ships in optimal travel route planning. Case study: World voyage of the training ship "Mircea"

2021 ◽  
Vol XXIV (1) ◽  
pp. 211-224
Author(s):  
ATODIRESEI D.
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Route Planning ◽  
Naval Academy ◽  
Major Goal ◽  
The World ◽  
Efficiency Performance ◽  
Operational Energy ◽  
Planning Objective

Reducing fuel consumption is a major goal in planning a ship's voyage. In addition to reducing the operational costs of the voyage, this planning objective influences the energy efficiency of the voyage. This study presents a method for identifying the operational energy efficiency in planning a voyage route to sailboats. In this regard, in the first part of the study was developed a method for determining the Energy Efficiency Performance Indicator (EEOI) of a voyage route for sailing ships. In the second part of the study, to validate the developed method, were analyzed two voyage routes, with imposed limitations, to identify the optimal voyage route around the world for the Training ship „Mircea”. The Training ship „Mircea” is a training ship for the students of the "Mircea cel Bătrân" Naval Academy. The analysis was performed for two navigation routes, namely from East to West and from West to East, departing/arriving from the port of Constanța. The results of the analysis indicate that the route from West to East is the optimal route for Mircea's voyage around the world from the perspective of the ship's energy efficiency.

scholarly journals A numerical analysis on energy-efficiency performance of temperature swing adsorption for CO 2 capture

2017 ◽  
Vol 142 ◽  
pp. 3200-3207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junnan He ◽  
Shuai Deng ◽  
Li Zhao ◽  
Ruikai Zhao ◽  
Shuangjun Li
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Temperature Swing ◽  
Efficiency Performance ◽  
Temperature Swing Adsorption

Using the private finance initiative for energy efficiency projects at the urban scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto De Marco ◽  
Giulio Mangano ◽  
Fania Valeria Michelucci ◽  
Giovanni Zenezini
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Project Finance ◽  
Private Finance Initiative ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Alternate Forms ◽  
Private Investors

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest the usage of the project finance (PF) scheme as a suitable mechanism to fund energy efficiency projects at the urban scale and present its advantages and adoption barriers. Design/methodology/approach – A case study is developed to renew the traffic lighting system of an Italian town via replacement of the old lamps with new light-emitting diode (LED) technology. Several partners are involved in the case project to construct a viable PF arrangement. Findings – The case study presents the viability of the proposed PF scheme that provides for acceptable financial returns and bankability. However, it also shows that the need for short concession periods may call for a public contribution to the initial funding to make the project more attractive to private investors. Practical implications – This case study is a useful guideline for governments and promoters to using the PF arrangement to fund energy efficiency investments in urban settings. It helps designing an appropriate PF scheme and understanding the advantages of PF to reduce risk and, consequently, increase the debt leverage and profitability of energy efficiency projects. Originality/value – This paper contributes to bridging the gap about the lack of works addressing the implementation of the PF mechanism in the energy efficiency sector in urban areas. The importance of this paper is also associated with the shortage of traditional public finance faced by many cities that forces to seek for alternate forms of financing.

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