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Well-to-Wheel analysis of fossil energy use and greenhouse gas emissions for conventional, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric city buses in the BRT system in Curitiba, Brazil
KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM), Energy Technology, Energy and Climate Studies, ECS.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0437-2093
KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM), Energy Technology, Energy and Climate Studies, ECS.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7123-1824
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2018 (English)In: Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, ISSN 1361-9209, E-ISSN 1879-2340, Vol. 58, p. 122-138Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This study estimates Well-to-Wheel (WTW) fossil energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for six types of city buses with conventional, hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric powertrains, including two-axle, articulated and bi-articulated chassis in the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system in Curitiba, Brazil. Particular emphasis is put on the operation phase (Tank-to-Wheel, TTW) of the city buses using the Advanced Vehicle Simulator (ADVISOR). The simulations are based on real-world driving patterns collected from Curitiba, comprising 42 driving cycles that represent city bus operation on seven BRT routes with six operation times for each. Hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric two-axle city buses use 30% and 75% less WTW fossil energy per distance compared to a conventional two-axle city bus (19.46 MJfossil,WTW/km). This gives an absolute reduction of 1115 gCO2e,WTW/km in WTW GHG emissions when operating a plug-in hybrid-electric city bus instead of a conventional two-axle city bus (1539 gCO2e,WTW/km). However, a conventional bi-articulated city bus can be environment-friendlier than hybrid-electric city buses in terms of WTW fossil energy use and WTW GHG emissions per passenger-distance, if its passenger capacity is sufficiently utilised. Nonetheless, the plug-in hybrid-electric city bus remains the most energy-efficient and less polluting option. Hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric powertrains offer the possibility to achieve much higher levels of decarbonisation in the BRT system in Curitiba than the blending mandate of 7%vol biodiesel into diesel implemented in Brazil in 2016. In addition, the simulations show that TTW energy use can considerably vary by up to 77% between different operation times, BRT routes and types of city buses. In conclusion, advanced powertrains and large passenger capacity utilisation can promote sustainability in Curitiba's BRT system. The results of this analysis provide important insights for decision makers both in Curitiba and other cities with similar conditions.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2018. Vol. 58, p. 122-138
Keywords [en]
Advanced powertrain, Bi-articulated bus, Bus rapid transit, Simulation, Tank-to-Wheel, Well-to-Wheel
National Category
Transport Systems and Logistics
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-219634DOI: 10.1016/j.trd.2017.10.015ISI: 000425198400010Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85035352688OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-219634DiVA, id: diva2:1164490
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VINNOVA
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Available from: 2017-12-11 Created: 2017-12-11 Last updated: 2022-10-24Bibliographically approved
In thesis
1. Transition Technologies for Electrification and Optimisation of Bus Transport Systems
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2020 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

The topical issue of climate change has increasingly become important as scenarios indicate an increase of 2.5–7.8°C in the global mean temperature by the end of this century, if no greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. The transport sector depends strongly on fossil fuels and has been therefore considered as one key sector concerning climate change mitigation. In this regard, a key role is played by cities, since progressing urbanisation will presumably lead to a higher demand for urban transport.

This doctoral thesis addresses the transition phase of public bus transport systems by exploring electrification as a vector for decarbonisation. The C40-city of Curitiba in Southern Brazil is used as a case study. The research is of explorative and empirical nature. Quantitative research methods are applied to compare bus technologies as well as new optimisation models and planning tools are developed to support data analytics and research in the areas of simulation, optimisation and (long-term) planning of energy and transport systems at different levels of consideration.

The results from the comparison of different buses show large potentials to save energy and reduce emissions during the operation phase, for example, when using hybrid-electric or plug-in hybrid-electric buses instead of conventional buses. Moreover, energy savings in the operation phase also imply avoidance of fuel production and supply. Additionally, electrified buses can also reduce operational uncertainty caused by varying driving cycles and fluctuating fuel prices concerning an absolute variation of both energy use and fuel cost in the operation phase.

A real-time optimisation model was developed, and its concept tested to estimate potentials for energy savings and all-electric operation from the operational optimisation of a plug-in hybrid-electric bus fleet. Different management strategies were simulated concerning the charging schedule and all-electric operation of the bus fleet. While energy savings can be significantly increased through a structural change towards more electrified buses, a large potential to increase the total all-electric operation of the bus fleet was estimated through operational optimisation. Consequently, both a structural change and operational optimisation should be jointly applied to maximise the benefits gained from electrification in a bus transport system.

The software system OSeMOSYS-PuLP was developed for empirical deterministic-stochastic modelling based on the OSeMOSYS modelling framework, which enables the use of a Monte Carlo simulation. The open source design of the tool shall enhance transparency and trustworthiness in studies. It is transferable to many cases and makes it possible for analysts and researchers to generate new sets of conclusions together with associated probability distributions considering the use of real-world datasets, e.g. from open data initiatives as the one in Curitiba.

In summary, the research findings, applied methods and developed tools can be used to support and inform analysts and decision-makers in the area of transport and energy systems planning in data-driven decision-making processes to develop and assess different technological options and strategies at different levels while considering associated uncertainties.

Abstract [sv]

Den aktuella frågan om klimatförändringar har blivit allt viktigare eftersom scenarier indikerar en ökning med 2,5–7,8°C i den globala medeltemperaturen i slutet av detta århundrade, om inga utsläpp av växthusgaser minskar. Transportsektorn är starkt beroende av fossila bränslen och har därför betraktats som en nyckelsektor när det gäller att minska klimatförändringarna. I detta avseende spelar städer en nyckelroll, eftersom en framtida urbanisering förmodligen kommer att leda till en ökad efterfrågan på stadstrafik.

Denna doktorsavhandling behandlar övergångsfasen för kollektivtrafiksystem genom att utforska elektrifiering som en vektor för koldioxidminskning. C40-staden Curitiba i södra Brasilien används som fallstudie. Forskningen är av utforskande och empirisk karaktär. Kvantitativa forskningsmetoder används för att jämföra bussteknologier samt nya optimeringsmodeller och planeringsverktyg utvecklas för att stödja dataanalys och forskning inom områdena simulering, optimering och (långsiktig) planering av energi- och transportsystem på olika nivåer av övervägande.

Resultaten från jämförelsen av olika bussar visar stora möjligheter att spara energi och minska utsläppen under driftsfasen, till exempel när man använder hybrid-elektriska eller laddhybrid-elektriska bussar istället för konventionella bussar. Dessutom innebär energibesparingar i driftsfasen också undvikande av bränsleproduktion och -försörjning. Dessutom kan elektrifierade bussar också minska driftosäkerheten orsakad av varierande körcykler och fluktuerande bränslepriser beträffande en variation av både energianvändning och bränslekostnader i driftsfasen.

En realtidsoptimeringsmodell utvecklades och dess koncept testades för att uppskatta potentialen för energibesparingar och helelektrisk drift från driftsoptimering av en laddhybrid-elektrisk bussflotta. Olika förvaltningsstrategier simulerades beträffande laddningsschemat och elektrisk drift av bussflottan. Medan energibesparingar kan ökas betydligt genom en strukturell förändring mot mer elektrifierade bussar, uppskattades en stor potential för att öka den totala elektriska driften av bussflottan genom driftsoptimering. Följaktligen bör både en strukturell förändring och driftsoptimering tillämpas gemensamt för att maximera fördelarna från elektrifiering i ett busstransportsystem.

Programvarusystemet OSeMOSYS-PuLP utvecklades för empirisk deterministisk-stokastisk modellering baserat på OSeMOSYS-modelleringsramverket, vilket möjliggör användning av en Monte Carlo simulering. Den öppna källkods-designen av verktyget ska öka insynen och pålitligheten i studier. Det kan överföras till många fall och gör det möjligt för analytiker och forskare att generera nya slutsatser tillsammans med tillhörande sannolikhetsfördelningar med tanke på användningen av verklig data, t.ex. från öppna datainitiativ som i Curitiba.

Sammanfattningsvis kan forskningsresultaten, tillämpade metoder och utvecklade verktyg användas för att stödja och informera analytiker och beslutsfattare inom området transport och energisystemplanering i datadrivna beslutsprocesser för att utveckla och utvärdera olika tekniska alternativ och strategier på olika nivåer med hänsyn till tillhörande osäkerheter.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm, Sweden: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2020. p. 112
Series
TRITA-ITM-AVL ; 2020:14
Keywords
Bus transport system, C40, Decarbonization, Electrification, GHG, Optimization, OSeMOSYS-PuLP, Plug-in hybrid-electric, Systems analysis, Transformation, Busstransportsysstem, C40, Elektrifiering, Koldioxidminskning, Laddhybrid, Optimering, OSeMOSYS-PuLP, Systemanalys, Transformation, Växthusgaser
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Engineering and Technology Energy Systems Transport Systems and Logistics
Research subject
Energy Technology
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urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-271085 (URN)978-91-7873-487-0 (ISBN)
Public defence
2020-05-05, Vid fysisk närvaro eller Du som saknar dator/ datorvana kan kontakta service@itm.kth.se (English), Stockholm, 10:00 (English)
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Available from: 2020-04-14 Created: 2020-04-14 Last updated: 2022-10-24Bibliographically approved

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