2022
Authors
Heymann, F; Rudisuli, M; Scheidt, FV; Camanho, AS;
Publication
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
Abstract
Driven by the need for decarbonizing energy carriers across sectors, and the increasing availability of low-cost renewable electricity generation future energy systems will see a rise of power-to-gas technology. For example, hydrogen and its derivates can make enable the usage of carbon-neutral electricity for hard-to abate industry sectors and serve as long-term seasonal storage. Given recent drafts of ambitious political hydrogen strategies around the world, the question arises which power-to-gas configurations provide the highest value for money from a power system perspective. This work provides a flexible framework to compare the performance of current power-to-gas sites all over the world. Power-to-gas technologies are assessed with a benchmarking framework based on Composite Indicators to compare the system value of existing conversion technologies, plant sizes, cost structures, and configurations. Our analysis confirms recent research that suggests that plant performance is higher for larger projects and improves as projects move from research stage over pilot stage to commercial stage. Our findings inform policy makers and electricity system planners who aim to identify the economically and technically most promising solutions for investment. © 2021 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC
2022
Authors
Oliveira, BB; Carravilla, MA; Oliveira, JF; Resende, MGC;
Publication
OPTIMIZATION METHODS & SOFTWARE
Abstract
This paper presents a C++ application programming interface for a co-evolutionary algorithm for solution and scenario generation in stochastic problems. Based on a two-space biased random-key genetic algorithm, it involves two types of populations that are mutually impacted by the fitness calculations. In the solution population, high-quality solutions evolve, representing first-stage decisions evaluated by their performance in the face of the scenario population. The scenario population ultimately generates a diverse set of scenarios regarding their impact on the solutions. This application allows the straightforward implementation of this algorithm, where the user needs only to define the problem-dependent decoding procedure and may adjust the risk profile of the decision-maker. This paper presents the co-evolutionary algorithm and structures the interface. We also present some experiments that validate the impact of relevant features of the application. © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
2022
Authors
Ferreira, MC; Dias, TG; Cunha, JFE;
Publication
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Abstract
Mobile ticketing services allow urban transport passengers to travel in a convenient and easy way, enhancing their travelling experience. In recent years several mobile ticketing services have started to be developed and launched, but there is still a lot to be done in terms of its effectiveness, efficiency and innovation. This paper presents a micro-location mobile ticketing solution based on Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technologies, called Anda. This solution is based on a check-in/be-out scheme and requires the minimum intervention from the passenger. It is really innovative in the urban transport field, as it takes advantage of BLE technology not usually used for this purpose, it is based on a concept of post-billing with a fare optimization algorithm associated and it allows the micro-location of passengers throughout their journeys. This paper details the architecture of the solution and its mode of operation. It also presents the evaluation methodology that was followed during the pilot trial that took place in the Metropolitan Area of Porto (AMP), Portugal, during one year with 140 real passengers. A set of design lessons were identified as a result of the field tests and materialized in five mobile ticketing design dimensions, constituting important contributions to the design of future mobile ticketing services. Anda was commercially deployed in the AMP in 2018 and is used by thousands of passengers every day. IEEE
2022
Authors
Neves, J; Loureiro, A; d'Orey, PM; Migueis, V; Costa, A; Ferreira, M;
Publication
2022 IEEE 95TH VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (VTC2022-SPRING)
Abstract
Electric mobility with all of its advantages has gained momentum during the last decade with increasing utilization by many sectors of the society. However, professional fleets' operators (e.g. taxis) are still conservative in switching to this new mobility paradigm in many parts of the world. In this paper, we empirically evaluate whether electric vehicles together with conventional charging stations could replace current internal combustion engine vehicles for taxi mobility and study the implications for the taxi business. To perform this study, we resort to a detailed mobility dataset of a taxi fleet collected in a mid-sized European city. The results provide a first indication that such transition towards electric mobility is feasible for the vast majority of the vehicles of the fleet and that simple AC chargers at taxi stands could suffice to provide the necessary range autonomy.
2022
Authors
Vaz, CB; Ferreira, ÂP;
Publication
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Abstract
2022
Authors
Gruetzmacher, SB; Vaz, CB; Ferreira, AP;
Publication
REVISTA FACULTAD DE INGENIERIA-UNIVERSIDAD DE ANTIOQUIA
Abstract
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