Abstract
The continuous increase in the energy consumption of container terminals could be tackled by equipping Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes with an Active Front End (AFE). To assess whether an AFE could offer benefits to a terminal, simulations have been performed using data recorded at the Port
of Felixstowe (UK). A MATLAB/Simulink model of an RTG crane has been modified by adding an AFE, which has been developed in order to regenerate into the network the energy recovered from lowering containers. Results show that the addition of an AFE could reduce by 47 percent the net energy consumption of an RTG crane, resulting in significant energy savings for a container terminal.
of Felixstowe (UK). A MATLAB/Simulink model of an RTG crane has been modified by adding an AFE, which has been developed in order to regenerate into the network the energy recovered from lowering containers. Results show that the addition of an AFE could reduce by 47 percent the net energy consumption of an RTG crane, resulting in significant energy savings for a container terminal.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC) 2016 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5090-2320-2 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-5090-2321-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2016 |
Event | 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering - Florence, Italy Duration: 7 Jun 2016 → 10 Jun 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering |
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Abbreviated title | EEEIC 2016 |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Florence |
Period | 7/06/16 → 10/06/16 |
Keywords
- active front-end
- crane
- energy saving
- energy consumption
- power converters