International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Technology

Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2016

  • Possibility to Develop a Bike - Sharing System in Ho Chi Minh City

    Vo Minh Phuc

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2016
    Pages: 35-41
    Received: 03 July 2016
    Accepted: 20 October 2016
    Published: 21 November 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijtet.20160204.11
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    Abstract: This study aims to discuss the possibility of developing a public bike – sharing system in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam (HCMC). It focuses on two key issues: first are the advantages and disadvatages of promoting the use of bicycles and district 1, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City in implementing a bike - sharing system, and second are a numb... Show More
  • Hybrid Propulsion Testing using Direct-Drive Electrical Machines for Super Yacht and Inland Shipping

    Johannes J. H. Paulides, Nenad Djukic, Johannes A. de Roon, Laurentiu Encica

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2016
    Pages: 42-48
    Received: 31 August 2016
    Accepted: 31 October 2016
    Published: 25 November 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijtet.20160204.12
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    Abstract: Hybrid or full electric propulsions for inland ships are becoming more popular. In these application, direct-drive PM propulsion motors are a preferred machine configuration. This paper discusses the challenges to determine the losses, as estimated with simulations, during the testing procedures of a 350kW at 300rpm, respectively. The full-load tes... Show More
  • The Research and Practice in Long Tunnel Fan Remote Control Technology

    Luo Ningning

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2016
    Pages: 49-54
    Received: 13 October 2016
    Accepted: 18 November 2016
    Published: 20 December 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijtet.20160204.13
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    Abstract: This paper represents a new long tunnel fan remote control system which is designed for the current shortcoming in tunnel construction by using manual control of the fan. This system has advantages of centralized control, automatic intelligent, strong compatibility, easy maintenance, long distance communications, and low environmental requirements.... Show More
  • Assesment of Marine Propulsion System Reliability Based on Fault Tree Analysis

    Tran Van Ta, Nguyen Hoai Vu, Ma Anh Triet, Doan Minh Thien, Vo Trong Cang

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2016
    Pages: 55-61
    Received: 17 August 2016
    Accepted: 22 November 2016
    Published: 12 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijtet.20160204.14
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    Abstract: Research on reliability to ensure that the operation of transport facilities is safe. This issue is always concerned by transportation operators. This article presents a number of research using Fault Tree Analysis method (FTA) to model the analysis, marine propulsion system reliability assessment.