Denna studie handlar om den fartförlust och därmed den ökade energiförbrukningen som drabbar fartyg på grunt vatten. Syftet var att ta reda på hur mycket kortare en grund passage behöver vara för att den ska vara ett bättre alternativ än en lång och djup rutt med hänsyn till bränsleförbrukning och tidsåtgång. Resultatet av detta blev att det inte går att dra några generella slutsatser som gäller för alla fartygstyper men att det går att se tydliga tendenser. Studien hade även som målsättning att skapa ett underlag som skulle kunna användas av nautiker vid planering av resor, detta presenterades i form av en sammanställning av de resultat som erhållits vid beräkning av fartförlust i öppet vatten. Någon sammanställning gjordes inte för begränsat vatten eftersom exempelfartygen där fick likadana resultat vilket skulle ha gjort en sådan överflödig. Syftet uppnåddes genom användande av kvantitativa studier i form av matematiska beräkningsmetoder för att beräkna fartförlust, bränsleförbrukning och tidsåtgång för ett antal exempelfartyg. / This study concerns the speed loss and thereby the increased energy consumption which affects ships in shallow water. The aim of the study was to gain knowledge of how much shorter a shallow passage is required to be in order to be the better alternative compared to a long and deep route with regard to fuel and time consumption. The result was that it is not possible to draw any definitive conclusions which are applicable to all ship types, however, there are clear patterns. Moreover, the goal of the study was to aid mariners facing a choice between a long and deep route and a short and shallow route, this was done by creating a compilation of the results for speed loss in open water. Due to the results for confined waters being the same for all the ships in the study, no compilation was done for confined waters as it was deemed excessive. The aim of the study was achieved by quantitative research in the form of mathematical models to calculate speed loss, fuel consumption and time consumption for a number of fictitious ships.

L’impact négatif de l’automobile sur l’environnement a entraîné une sévérisation des normes législatives pour protéger celui-ci. Les difficultés rencontrées lors de l’amélioration du rendement du moteur à allumage commandé, résultent principalement de son fonctionnement inefficace à charges partielles. La distribution variable est capable d'améliorations concernant la réduction de la consommation de carburant, surtout dans une zone d’utilisation fréquente : basses charges et bas régimes. Une alternative à l’étude expérimentale est l’approche par simulation numérique, CFD en utilisant le logiciel ANSYS-Fluent. Dans cette thèse de doctorat, le but principal a été de déterminer les vitesses d’écoulement du fluide pendant le processus d’admission pour deux lois de levée de la soupape, pour un moteur entraîné à 815 tr/min et une ouverture du papillon de gaz de 21.6°. Dans ce but, on a utilisé deux modèles de simulation numérique: un modèle bidimensionnel et un modèle tridimensionnel. L’étude réalisée par simulation numérique a permis de clarifier quelques aspects importants concernant les vitesses d’écoulement de l’air dans le cylindre et le degré de turbulence. / The negative impact of automobiles on the environment has led to increased severity in the legislation concerning environmental protection. The problems encountered in the efforts intended to improve the efficiency of the spark ignition engine are derived from its inefficient operation under partial loads. The variable intake valve lift is capable of significant changes aiming at lower fuel consumption, especially in the frequent use area: low torque, low speed. An alternative to the experimental study of fluid flow is the approach by numerical simulation, CFD, using the software ANSYS-Fluent. The main purpose of the present doctoral thesis was to determine the fluid flow velocity during the intake, for two intake valve lift laws, when the engine is running at 815 rpm, and with an opening of the throttle plate at 21.6°. To do this, we have used two numerical simulation models: one two-dimensional, and one three-dimensional. The study by numerical simulation made it possible to clarify some important issues regarding the air flow velocity into the cylinder, and the level of turbulence.

In order to improve urban air quality and to meet legislation requirements, vehicular technology is constantly advancing. It focus on techniques that reduce both fuel consumption and emissions of greenhouse gases as well as harmful pollutant emissions. The technologies, however, have different impacts depending on the city, its traffic conditions and urban planning as well as other socio-economic and cultural factors that affect the driving stile. Thus, standard drive cycles such as NEDC, FTP75 or others may not represent properly the actual condition and are being progressively replaced by real-world driving cycles. This paper aims to analyze the impact of real driving conditions in the city of Santa Maria, in southern Brazil, in respect to emissions and fuel consumption. Data of real world driving cycles were collected for motorized transport and introduced into computational models to simulate vehicles traveling in predetermined route. Urban buses and passenger cars were evaluated in different traffic conditions. Underestimation of more than 50% in emissions were observed in heavy traffic conditions across the indicated in standard cycles. Simulation of techniques to reduce pollutant emissions in Diesel engines has confirmed more than 90% reductions in emissions of PM, CO, HC, and 40% of NOx, operating under real conditions. / Objetivando a melhoria na qualidade do ar urbano e o atendimento à legislação, a tecnologia veicular está em constante desenvolvimento. O foco está em técnicas para redução, tanto do consumo de combustível quanto de emissões de gases do efeito estufa. As tecnologias, entretanto, possuem diferentes impactos dependendo da cidade, das condições de tráfego e do planejamento, assim como demais fatores socioeconômicos e culturais que interfiram no modo de condução. Com isso, ciclos padrões de condução, como NEDC e FTP75, por exemplo, não representam com propriedade a condição atual de tráfego e estão sendo gradativamente substituídos pelos ciclos reais de condução. Esta dissertação objetiva analisar o impacto de ciclos reais no trânsito urbano da cidade de Santa Maria- RS, no âmbito de emissões e consumo de combustível. Dados de ciclos reais de condução foram coletados para meios de transporte motorizados e introduzidos em modelos computacionais, visando simular um veículo percorrendo o trajeto pré-estabelecido. Assim, avaliaram-se carros de passeio e ônibus urbanos em diferentes condições de tráfego. Em posse dos resultados foram realizadas as comparações com ciclos padrão existentes, onde verificaram-se subestimações de mais de 50% nas emissões por ciclos padrão frente à condições reais de tráfego intenso. A simulação de sistemas para a redução nas emissões de poluentes em motores Diesel, operando em condições reais, confirmou reduções de mais de 90% nas emissões de MP, CO e HC e de 40% nas emissões de NOx.

Les enquêtes préférences déclarées (EPD) reposent sur des mises en situation hypothétiques. Face à une situation de choix construite de toute pièce par l’analyste, chaque répondant doit déclarer le choix qu’il ferait s’il y était confronté en réalité. Chaque situation se présente comme la combinaison de plusieurs paramètres. Face à chacune des diverses situations qui lui sont présentées successivement, l’enquêté va devoir faire le choix de celles lui convenant le mieux. Au fil du questionnaire, ses réponses révèleront l’importance qu’il donne à chaque paramètre et contribueront à une meilleure appréhension de ses préférences et de ses choix. Ce travail s’articule autour de trois études de cas mises en œuvre dans le cadre d’études menées par des opérateurs de transport (SNCF – thème : réforme de tarification sociale), des gestionnaires d’infrastructure (RFF – thème : effets du cadencement sur l’attractivité du train) ou des organismes de recherche (LET et PREDIT – thème : impact de politiques de rationnement du carburant sur la mobilité automobile). L’objet de ces études nécessitait la mise en œuvre d’enquêtes préférences déclarées. La conception, la mise en œuvre et l’analyse des EPD ont été réalisées dans le cadre de cette thèse avec un soucis permanent de contrôle de chacun des paramètres en vue de garantir la qualité des résultats obtenus.Selon les objectifs de l’étude, des traitements économétriques divers ont été utilisés pour analyser les données récoltées.Finalement, chacune de ces mises en place a contribué à renforcer notre conviction que les EPD constituent un outil complet. Ce travail contribue finalement, à son échelle, à crédibiliser un peu plus les méthodes de préférences déclarées et invite à repositionner cet outil d’analyse comme pivot de toute réflexion complexe dont le protocole est à réinventer lors de chaque construction, plutôt que tel qu’un procédé connu, livré clé en main, dont l’application suit une logique mécanique. / Stated preference surveys are based on choice sets composed by the analyst and proposed to some respondents. Each situation of the choice set is the combination of pre-determined attributes. While declaring the choice they would make if they were confronted to the same situation in reality, respondents reveal their preferences and their perceptions of the attributes.This Phd work presents the results of three stated preference surveys applied in the camp of public transportation. All surveys form a part of more general research programs handled for the sake: of the French railway operator, known as the SNCF (2006/2007) ; of the French railway network administrator, called RFF (2008) ; and of the French research, experimentation and innovation program in land transport, named PREDIT (2010). The use of stated preference methodology was required in order to deal efficiently with the issues of each of those research programs (respectively treating of social pricing ; train supply policy ; fuel rationing policies). The conception, the implementation and the analysis of the surveys have all been carried out during this Phd work in order to warranty control of each parameter and thus high quality results.In accordance with program research objectives, different econometrics treatments have been implemented.This Phd work shows how stated preference surveys may deal with different complex issues and therefore promote the use of this method. Each of these studies have finally strengthened the conviction that stated preferences constitute an efficient and complete tool.

The scope of this thesis is the Miller engine cycle analysis and its practical application on a turbocharged spark ignited engine. Based on the sensitivity analysis of the limits affecting the ideal Miller cycle thermal efficiency a thermodynamic model of the engine with a prolonged expansion was set up in the GT-POWER software. The results of the analyses were used to evaluate the feasibility of the reference engine conversion for an operation with Miller cycle.

This diploma thesis “Analysis of powertrain impact on pull power capacity of a tractor” is focused on evaluation of measured data gained from performance testing of tractors Claas Arion 640 for two different types of transmission. There are also discussed the measuring methods and there is detailed described the function of measured transmissions.

Master’s thesis is focused on analysis of thermal consumption in the buiding. This work describes current state of family house and possible suggestions for heating and water heating. Part of solution is created program, which supposed to serve as universal calculation program for design and economic evaluation of suggested solar systém and allows a comparison between commonly used sources for heating and water heating.

This project aims to create a mobile application for iOS devices that provide valuable information about user's car rides. Needed data are obtained by ELM327 located in OBD-II scanner which can communicate with the car. Obtained data are analyzed using table of limits. The application informs riders about their driving mistakes and giving them tips how to fix them. Trips can be saved and exported in the form of logbook. In addition application includes diagnostic functions that can be found in every other diagnostic application.

My thesis deals with the construction of on-board computers for a motorcycle. The scheme is based on the parameters of onboard computers appearing on the market. In comparison with the models, which are offered commercially it also allows measurement of the motorcycle’s fuel consumption and location by using GPS. On-board computer measures speed, traveled distance, motor speed and engine temperature. It is controlled by a pair of eight-bit AVR microcontrollers. The measured data are showed by a graphical LCD display with touch screen.

This master´s thesis is focused on now being developed electric taxi system, which is going to be used for aircraft´s ground movement. The content of this work includes description of this system, requirements and developed solutions, next part describes and evaluate the consequences of deployment such system in real traffic.