Transportation Systems Technology and Integrated Management

Preface
Contents
About the Editors
1 Introduction to Transportation Systems Technology and Integrated Management
2 Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Road Transportation Infrastructure: A Systematic Review on Flooding Events
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Methodological Procedure
2.3 Bibliometric Analysis
2.4 Systematic Analysis
2.5 Final Considerations
References
3 Examining Effects of Introduction of Private Trains on Middle-Income Groups
3.1 Introduction and Literature Review
3.1.1 Theory of Privatization
3.1.2 Privatization in India
3.1.3 Privatization of Other Sectors in India
3.1.4 Public–Private Partnerships in Indian Railways
3.1.5 Privatization of Railways in Other Countries
3.1.6 Indian Railways and Privatization
3.1.7 Asset Monetization of Indian Railways
3.2 Results Obtained
3.2.1 Research Design
3.2.2 Details of Questionnaire
3.2.3 Sample Characteristics
3.2.4 Results for Current Satisfaction of Users of Indian Railways
3.2.5 Results for Perception about Private Trains
3.2.6 Results obtained from Factor Analysis of obtained data
3.3 Conclusions
3.4 Limitations and Future Scope of Research
References
4 Energy-Based Assessment of Commercial Adaptive Cruise Control Systems
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Methodology
4.2.1 Tractive Energy Consumption
4.2.2 Fuel Consumption
4.2.3 Experimental Campaigns
4.3 Results and Discussion
4.3.1 Ispra-Vicolungo
4.3.2 AstaZero
4.3.3 Discussion
4.4 Conclusions and Outlook
References
5 Optimum Production-Ordering Policy for a Vendor Buyer Co-Ordinated System Subject to Production Disruption
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Production Disruption Model for a Vendor Buyer
5.3 Mathematical Formulation
5.4 Results and Discussion
5.4.1 Computational Experience
5.4.2 Recovery Strategies Versus Mitigation Strategies
5.5 Conclusions
References
6 Opportunities and Challenges for the New Hydrogen Economy: Advances in Renewable Hydrogen
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Methodological Procedure
6.3 Production Routes
6.3.1 Electrolysis
6.3.2 Biomass
6.4 Applications in the Transportation Sector
6.4.1 Road Transportation
6.4.2 Rail Transportation
6.4.3 Shipping
6.4.4 Aviation
6.4.5 Global Hydrogen-Powered Transportation System
6.5 Final Discussion and Vision of the Future
References
7 Corrosion Protection Practices and Integrity Management Challenges in Oil and Gas Pipeline
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Material Selection for Pipelines
7.1.2 Corrosion Problem in Pipelines
7.2 Methods for Controlling External Corrosion
7.2.1 Painting/Coating of Underground Pipelines
7.3 Internal Coating of Pipelines
7.3.1 Internal Coating of Operating Pipelines
7.4 Corrosion Prevention by Cathodic Protection
7.4.1 Galvanic Cathodic Protection
7.4.2 Impressed Current Cathodic Protection
7.4.3 Factors Governing Cathodic Protection System Design
7.4.4 Components of a Cathodic Protection System
7.4.5 Cathodic Protection Monitoring Philosophy
7.5 Health Assessment of the Pipelines
7.6 Conclusions
7.7 Future Scope
References
8 Role of Technology on the Management of Transportation
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Need of Advanced Transportation Management Systems
8.1.2 Challenges and Potential Remedies in the Realm of Public Transportation
8.1.3 Service (Consumers Service That Is Above and Above Their Expectations)
8.1.4 Reliability on the Services
8.1.5 Challenges to Encounter the Fraud
8.1.6 Implications of Current Advance Technologies in the Systems
8.2 Reasons for Installing a Transportation Management System (TMS)
8.2.1 Benefits of Software-Based Systems
8.2.2 Coordination of Planning and Working
8.2.3 The Minimum of Paper Work
8.2.4 Management of the Inventory
8.2.5 Visibility Along the Supply Chain
8.2.6 Optimization of the Routing Process Through the Use of Pool Distribution
8.2.7 Monitoring Drivers While They Are on the Road
8.2.8 Accurate Order Fulfillment
8.2.9 Enhancing the Experience of the Customer
8.2.10 Customer Loyalty and Word-of-Mouth Referrals
8.3 The Positive Effects That Technology Has Had on the Transportation Sector
8.3.1 Improving Our Performance in the Market
8.3.2 Improving the Quality of Life for All Concerned
8.4 The Significance of Technological Advancements in the Transportation Industry of the Future
8.5 Conclusion
References
9 A Study of Public’s Perception of Parking Problems in Vadodara
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Introduction to Vadodara City
9.1.2 Motorization
9.1.3 Parking Requirements
9.1.4 Key Concerns Related to Parking
9.2 Study Framework
9.2.1 Need of the Study
9.2.2 Aim
9.2.3 Objectives
9.2.4 Methodology
9.2.5 Scope and Limitations
9.3 Data Collection and Data Analysis
9.3.1 Data Collection Matrix
9.3.2 Vadodara City Profile
9.3.3 Vehicle Data
9.3.4 Data Analysis (Questionnaire Survey)
9.4 Conclusions and Recommendation
Appendix (Survey Questionnaire)
References
10 Performance of Highway Subgrade Soil Stabilized with Lime and Slag
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Experimental Program
10.2.1 Tests on Iron Slag stabilized and Lime stabilized Soil
10.3 Result and Discussion
10.3.1 Iron Slag Stabilized Soil
10.3.2 Lime Stabilized Soil
10.3.3 Comparative Analysis of Soil Properties Stabilized with Iron Slag and Lime
10.4 Conclusion
References
11 Repositioning the Nigerian Rail System for Global Competitiveness: Tackling the Noisome Peculiarities
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Evolution of the Nigerian Railway System
11.2.1 The Pre-Twentieth Century Period
11.2.2 The 1900–1960 Period
11.2.3 The 1961–1999 Period
11.2.4 Year 2000 and Beyond
11.3 Features and Operational Dynamics of the Nigerian Railway System
11.4 Revamping the Nigerian Railway System: The Way Forward
11.4.1 Structural Overhaul
11.4.2 Administrative Overhaul
11.4.3 Financial Overhaul
11.4.4 Operational Overhaul
11.4.5 Exogeneous Considerations
11.5 Conclusion
References
12 Mobile Aerial Ropeways Based on Autonomous Self-propelled Chassis: Layout of Technological Equipment
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Structural Types and Kinematic Schemes of Rope Technological Equipment for Autonomous Self-propelled Units
12.3 Preliminary Layout of the Main Technological Equipment in the Transport Position
12.3.1 Terminal Units with Terminal or Central Location of the End Tower and the Lifting Hydraulic Cylinder
12.3.2 Terminal Units with Remote Location of the End Tower and the Lifting Hydraulic Cylinder
12.3.3 Terminal Units with the Folding Rod
12.4 Final Layout of the Main Technological Equipment on a Self-propelled Wheeled Chassis
12.4.1 Terminal Units with Terminal or Central Location of the End Tower and the Lifting Hydraulic Cylinder
12.4.2 Terminal Units with Remote Location of the End Tower and the Lifting Hydraulic Cylinder
12.4.3 Terminal Units with the Folding Rod
12.5 Conclusion
References
13 Sustainability and Safety Challenges in Mining Transportation by Railway in India
13.1 Introduction
13.1.1 Status of Coal Transportation in India
13.2 Methodology of Research
13.3 Result and Discussion
13.4 Conclusion
References
14 Performance of Ribs in Double Pass Jet Solar Air Heater: A Review
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Performance Analysis of Conventional Solar Air Heater
14.2.1 Heat Performance
14.2.2 Hydraulic Performance
14.3 Methods of Producing Artificial Roughness
14.4 Types of Rib
14.4.1 Transverse Continuous Ribs
14.4.2 Ribs of Circular Cross-Section
14.4.3 Ribs of Rectangular Cross-Section
14.4.4 Transverse Broken Ribs with Circular Cross-Section
14.4.5 Inclined Continuous Ribs
14.4.6 Inclined Broken Ribs
14.4.7 V-Shaped Ribs
14.4.8 Inclined Broken Ribs
14.5 Wedge Shaped Ribs
14.6 Arc Shaped Ribs
14.7 Different Combined Roughness Element
14.7.1 Rib Groove—(1)
14.7.2 Rib Groove—(2)
14.8 Conclusions
References
15 Optimising Transit Networks Using Simulation-Based Techniques
15.1 Introduction
15.1.1 The Transit Network Design Problem (TNDP)
15.1.2 Components of the TNDP
15.1.3 Problem Formulation
15.1.4 Solution Procedures for the TNDP
15.1.5 Review of Relevant Literature
15.2 Simulation-Based Optimisation
15.2.1 A Simulation-Based Optimisation Framework for Transit Network Design
15.2.2 A Simulation-Based Transit Network Design Model (SBTNDM)
15.2.3 Case Study
15.2.4 Results of Case Study
15.2.5 Conclusion
References
16 A Survey of Various 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid-Based Renewable Polyesters
16.1 Introduction
16.2 FDCA-Based Renewable Polyesters
16.2.1 Various Types of Catalysts Reported
16.2.2 Properties of FDCA-Based Polyesters
16.2.3 Other Renewable Polyesters
16.2.4 Decomposition of FDCA-Based Polyesters
16.2.5 Other Applications of FDCA-Based Polyesters Reported
16.2.6 Degradation of FDCA-Based Polyesters
16.3 Conclusions
References
17 Recycling of Platinum Group Metals and Alternative Catalysts for Catalytic Converters
17.1 Introduction
17.1.1 History of Emission Control Research
17.1.2 Requirement of PGMs in the Catalytic Converters
17.1.3 The Different Aspects of Platinum Group Metals
17.1.4 Availability of PGMs
17.2 Current Scenario of the Use and Recycling of PGMs from Catalytic Converters
17.3 Methods of PGM Recycling
17.3.1 HydroMetallurgy
17.3.2 PyroMetallurgy
17.3.3 Pressure Cyanidation
17.3.4 Industries Involved in Recycling
17.4 Alternatives of Platinum Group Metals as Autocatalysts in Catalytic Converters
17.5 Alternative Methods/Techniques
17.5.1 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
17.5.2 NOx Traps
17.5.3 DeNOx (Direct Decomposition of NOx)
17.6 Future Scope and DeNOx Results Using Non-noble Metal Catalysts
17.7 Conclusions
References
18 Two-Wheeler Electric Vehicles Purchase Policy
18.1 Introduction
18.1.1 Global Trends in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
18.1.2 Pollution Levels in India
18.1.3 Conventional and Electric Two-Wheelers: Status Quo of the World
18.1.4 Two-Wheelers in India
18.1.5 Indian EV Programs and Policies
18.2 Methodology
18.2.1 Data Collection
18.2.2 Data Analysis Methods
18.3 Discussions
18.3.1 Respondent’s Socioeconomic Data
18.3.2 Present Travel Choices
18.3.3 Characteristics of Fossil Fuel-Based Two-Wheeler EV
18.3.4 Awareness About EVs
18.3.5 Characteristics of Electric Vehicles
18.4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix 18.1: Research Questionnaire
Appendix 18.2: Respondent Feedback
References
19 Adaptability of Management in Transportation Systems
19.1 Management and Transportation
19.2 Transportation and Supply Chain
19.3 Technology Advancements
19.4 Recommendations and Future Scope
References
20 Comparison of Economic Viability of Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles Based on Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Emission Reduction Technologies
20.3 Current Status of BEVs
20.4 Pillars of Sustainability
20.4.1 Environmental Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment
20.4.2 Economic Sustainability: Total Cost of Ownership
20.4.3 Social Sustainability
20.5 TCO of ICEVs and BEVs
20.5.1 North American Study
20.5.2 European Study
20.5.3 Asian Study
20.5.4 South American Study
20.5.5 African Study
20.5.6 Inter-country Study
20.6 Indian Scenario for TCO of ICEVs Versus BEVs
20.7 Summary
References