Energetics and Systems Modeling: A Framework Study for Energy Evaluation of Alternative Transportation Modes.

Abstract

Report compares economic and energetic approaches for evaluating transportation systems. Discusses general energy theory, methods for calculating the energy value of goods and services, energy flows associated with natural systems, and energy benefit/cost analysis as applied to alternative modes for transportation of bulk commodities. Direct and indirect energy costs of transporting coal, or its energy equivalent, are evaluated, with energy costs per ton-mile and energy yield ratios (i.e., units of energy transported per unit of energy cost) compared for barge, slurry pipeline, railroad and electric transmission line systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA053690

Entities

People

  • Debbie Mau
  • James Zucchetto
  • John Nessel
  • Larry Shapiro
  • Suzanne Bayley

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Calorific Value
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programs
  • Cost Analysis
  • Differential Equations
  • Drainage Basins
  • Economic Analysis
  • Electric Power
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Systems
  • Environment
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Investments
  • Natural Resources
  • Rail Transportation
  • Water Resources

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security