scholarly journals computational method to optimize energy savings of tension structures set in road tunnels

2011 ◽  
pp. 923-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.M. Gil Martín ◽  
A. Peña García ◽  
R. Escribano ◽  
A. Espín Estrella
Keyword(s):  
Energy Savings ◽  
Computational Method ◽  
Road Tunnels ◽  
Tension Structures

scholarly journals A Scale Model of Tension Structures in Road Tunnels to Optimize the Use of Solar Light for Energy Saving

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Peña-García ◽  
Luisa-María Gil-Martín ◽  
Roberto Escribano ◽  
Antonio Espín-Estrella
Keyword(s):  
Energy Savings ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Road Tunnels ◽  
Tension Structures ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Set Up ◽  
New Equation

Shifting the threshold zone of road tunnels with semitransparent tension structures has shown itself to be an effective way of saving energy in regards to electricity consumption, maintenance, and construction materials used in the electrical lighting, thus lessening negative environmental impacts. Even though the shape of the tension structure has a major influence on energy savings, the optimal type of structure for each tunnel is often difficult to determine, because experiments using real tunnels are extremely expensive. It is thus necessary to find methods of doing this that are both reliable as well as economical. In this research study, three candidate structures were set up at the portal of a scale model of a real tunnel. The energy savings in each case were analyzed and compared. As a result, it was possible to formulate a new equation that calculates the energy savings in the threshold zone.

scholarly journals Energy saving in road tunnels by means of transparent tension structures

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (08) ◽  
pp. 202-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Peña García ◽  
L.M. Gil Martín ◽  
A. Espín Estrella ◽  
F. Aznar Dols
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Road Tunnels ◽  
Tension Structures

Tension structures: A way towards sustainable lighting in road tunnels

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 223-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.M. Gil-Martín ◽  
A. Peña-García ◽  
E. Hernández-Montes ◽  
A. Espín-Estrella
Keyword(s):  
Road Tunnels ◽  
Tension Structures

Copenhagen Agreement - A New Paradigm of Climate Problem Solving

2010 ◽  
pp. 115-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Agibalov ◽  
A. Kokorin
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Climate Change Policy ◽  
New Order ◽  
Paradigm Shifts ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Energy Efficiency Policy ◽  
Policy Paradigm ◽  
Change Policy

Copenhagen summit results could be called a failure. This is the failure of UN climate change policy management, but definitely the first step to a new order as well. The article reviews main characteristics of climate policy paradigm shifts. Russian interests in climate change policy and main threats are analyzed. Successful development and implementation of energy savings and energy efficiency policy are necessary and would sufficiently help solving the global climate change problem.

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