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