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Global Sustainability Reporting in the Automotive Industry via the eXtensible Business Reporting Language

Árpád Tóth Alex Suta

Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Transactions

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 88

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: 1087-1092

Description:

Sustainability measurement has become one of the most important topics for automotive manufacturers. The financial reporting practice has been faced with an increased digitization and standardization process, which was enabled by the either voluntary or required implementation of the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) platform. The obligatory adaption appeared in European legislation, which covers both financial, and non-financial information. In the current study, we have made a comparison of the most significant European and American automakers' sustainability reports data content to utilize the sustainability XBRL taxonomy adaptation. Using literature, the development of disclosure requirements was reviewed, following which the adaptation to global sustainability standards (GRI, SASB) in reporting was examined from a qualitative point of view, using a text mining methodology. It has been concluded that by the biggest automotive manufacturers the conditions are currently met to a limited extent, but the most significant obstacle is the lack of linking sustainability information to financial impacts. If the financial regulations require OEMs to adapt, and potentially disclose negative information (such as pollution data, penalties) may negatively affect investor perception. Based on the review XBRL is capable to become a global standard, however, reported contents should be carefully audited and linked to objectively verifiable financial data to provide relevant information to investors, decision-makers.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3303/CET2188181

Vehicle Model for Driving Strategy Optimization of Energy Efficient Lightweight Vehicle

Péter Korös Zoltan Pusztai Ferenc Friedler

Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Transactions

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 88

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: 385-390

Description:

The energy consumption and CO2 emission of urban vehicles are highly dependent on their operation. Vehicle models can be used for optimizing driving strategy for emission reduction. This paper proposes a novel vehicle model of a one-seat electric vehicle dedicated for Shell Eco-marathon (SEM), the most famous and largest race of energy efficient vehicles. The available vehicle dynamical formulas cannot be directly used to describe the characteristics of lightweight vehicles. In the current work, a novel grey-box vehicle model has been introduced, based on measurement scenarios. The whole model has been elaborated in MATLAB Simulink environment, where individual subassemblies were defined for driving resistance model, powertrain model, and the racetrack characteristics. The resistance force model manages the forces in straight line moving and also takes the effect of cornering into account. Based on test bench measurements the complete efficiency map of the drivetrain was created and implemented into the vehicle model. The presented vehicle model is suitable for driving strategy optimization. By optimizing this model, 7.1 % energy savings have been achieved compared to best human driven lap. Driving strategy optimization will be essential, especially for autonomous vehicles, expressing the importance of the presented results in the future.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.3303/CET2188064

Characterization of fatty acid, antioxidant, and polyphenol content of grape seed oil from different Vitis vinifera L. varieties

E. Lakatos V. Kapcsándi Székelyhidi Rita Beatrix Sik László Ádám Linka

Publication Name: OCL Oilseeds and Fats Crops and Lipids

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 28

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: Unknown

Description:

In this study, we examined the yield and oil quality of eight different grape varieties. For the experiments, the grape seeds were obtained from the Benedictine Pannonhalma Archabbey in the northwestern region of Hungary. The aim of the studies was to determine the oil yield obtained by extraction and to examine the differences between the fatty acid composition, antioxidant capacity, and total polyphenol content of the oils of different grape varieties. Based on the results, the oil content of the grape seeds varied between 99.91 g/kg and 126.74 g/kg. The grape seed oils analysed contained significant amounts of stearic acid (3.42-9.93%), palmitic acid (7.81-10.66%), oleic acid (14.29-19.92%), and linoleic acid (66.85-72.47%). Besides, the grape seed oils tested contained several other fatty acids in small amounts. There were significant differences in the total antioxidant and total polyphenol content of the oils. Total polyphenol content ranged from 0.24 to 1.13 mg GAE/g, while the total antioxidant content changed between 0.12 and 0.78 μg TEAC/g. The results show that the studied varieties are suitable for the production of table grape seed oil based on their oil yield, and the oils have favourable, health-protecting properties in terms of their quality.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1051/ocl/2021017

Observability Conditions for Speed Sensorless Induction Motor Models with Neglected or Included Iron Loss Representation

Krisztian Horvath

Publication Name: International Conference on Electical Drives and Power Electronics

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: Unknown

Issue: Unknown

Page Range: 97-101

Description:

Iron loss is usually neglected in induction motor models used for speed sensorless control and observer design. Thus, the complexity of control and estimator algorithms are reduced. However, the application of a more accurate model can improve the performance, hence the inclusion of iron loss in the machine model is becoming more widespread. But the effect of iron loss modeling on observability has not been analyzed yet. In this paper, observability conditions are presented for nonlinear state-space models with included iron loss. Furthermore, the results are compared with the observability properties of the traditional models where iron loss is ignored.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.1109/EDPE53134.2021.9604110

The Forerunner UAV Concept for the Increased Safety of First Responders

No authors available

Publication Name: International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems, VEHITS - Proceedings

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 2021-April

Issue:

Page Range: 362-369

Description:

This paper proposes a novel Forerunner UAV concept to increase the safety of first responders by monitoring the road in front of their emergency ground vehicle (EGV) and notifying the driver about any violation of his/her right of way or approaching danger. The developments are conducted in an R&D project in Hungary. The proposed UAV for the planned urban demonstration is a hexacopter with triple redundant architecture applying a gimbaled camera to monitor the surroundings. In the cooperative control of the EGV and UAV the UAV must fly in front of the EGV which is possible through wireless communication of route data and velocity. Besides the real system a computer simulation representation is also applied including CARLA and Matlab to make exhaustive tests of the system capabilities. Increased attention is devoted to the possible wireless communication solutions as these are safety critical parts of the system. The article ends with the lists of planned simulation and real test scenarios to evaluate the system.

Open Access: No

DOI: DOI not available

SCHEDULING OF WASTE WOOD PROCESSING FACILITIES WITH OVERLAPPING JOBS

No authors available

Publication Name: Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Operational Research in Slovenia, SOR 2021

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume:

Issue:

Page Range: 321-326

Description:

An important phase in most waste wood value chains is the processing of bulk waste from various sources, usually by means of shredding. This paper presents a method for scheduling the machines in such a waste wood processing facility, where incoming deliveries of different types of wood are processed by a series of treatment and transformation steps to produce shredded wood. A mathematical model is presented for the problem, that allows overlaps between consecutive steps to optimize resource flow through the system. The efficiency of the model is presented on randomly generated instances.

Open Access: No

DOI: DOI not available

Privacy and Governmental Transparency

Miklós Könczöl András Lapsánszky Ákos Tussay András Koltay

Publication Name: Public Governance Administration and Finances Law Review

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 6

Issue: 2

Page Range: 5-6

Description:

No description provided

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.53116/pgaflr.2021.2.1

Investigation of effect of water content on railway granular supplementary layers

Szabolcs Fischer

Publication Name: Naukovyi Visnyk Natsionalnoho Hirnychoho Universytetu

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 2021

Issue: 3

Page Range: 64-68

Description:

Purpose. To determine the relationship between water content of continuously graded granular supplementary layers for railway substructure and their inner shear resistance and load bearing capacity. Methodology. Four different ‘samples’ were produced as standard granular products from andesite. Two of them are common base courses for road construction in Hungary, the other two are common railway supplementary layers. The author performed laboratory measurements (multilevel shear box tests) that are adequate for the evaluation of inner shear resistance. The measurements of load bearing capacity and Proctor tests were executed in the laboratory of Colas Hungaria Ltd. The author performed measurements with the optimal water content values of each sample, as well as lower and higher values than them. This can show how the given granular material is sensible to the change of water content. Findings. It was proved that the granular supplementary layers, which are standardized products in road construction (as base courses), also seems to be adequate in railway construction; they are not so sensible to the variation of their water content. It does not mean that the other two granular layers are not adequate for railway substructures, but the application of road ‘products’ have to be considered as substitute products. Originality. The author tried to emphasize the adequacy of rock mining for construction of ballasted railway tracks, as well as the optimal use of mineral wealth in every country with its results. Practical value. The obtained results of the present paper can be useful in the area of rock mining, and railway infrastructure engineering. During construction procedures the optimal water content values should be taken into considerations for compaction to be able to reach maximal compactness (density), but too high water content has to be avoided, which is based on the results. They can be also considered in the design phase.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.33271/nvngu/2021-3/064

Investigation of the shelf life of fruit yogurts as a function of the treatment of flavoring substances

E. Lakatos V. Kapcsándi

Publication Name: Elelmiszervizsgalati Kozlemenyek

Publication Date: 2021-01-01

Volume: 67

Issue: 1

Page Range: 3293-3314

Description:

1. SUMMARY Milk and dairy products represent one of the foundations of the human diet because of their valuable ingredients and pleasant sensory properties. The aim of our research was to investigate how different heat treatment processes (microwave irradiation, drying) affect the shelf life of dairy products (yogurt) from a microbiological point of view. In the course of our measurements, the effects of the different heat treatment parameters of the flavoring substances used in the production of the products (apples, bananas) on the microbiological properties of the products and, thus, on their shelf life were investigated. In our experiments, conventional drying (55 °C, 24 hours) and microwave irradiation technology (800 W, 55 °C, 10 min) were used as treatment forms of the additives. Comparisons were made in terms of microbiological parameters (total viable count, yeast/mold count and E. coli/coliform count). Based on our results, we believe that the drying process can ensure microbiological safety in food production if the air circulating in the equipment has adequate hygienic properties. The microwave irradiation technology can be used successfully to inhibit microbes in foods, in this case fruits. However, the same treatment parameters cannot be applied to different fruits.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.52091/JFI-2021/1-3-ENG