Calculation model for energy and fuel consumption of waste transports in Sweden

Abstract

Although the high-quality tools used for environmental impact measurement of transport are well developed and widely used nowadays, there are fewer academic studies which focus on waste transport. This thesis aims to develop a data collection and analysis model for energy and fuel use of waste transports in Swedish municipalities. The framework was inspired by the calculation process of the NTM model (The Network for Transport Measures), which mainly studied two parts. The first part introduced the input factors which impact the energy and fuel usage in waste transportation, while the second one analysed how each factor in the model quantitatively impacts the energy and fuel consumption. Based on the analysis, the calculation model was developed. In order to analyse the different input parameters, a literature study was performed, where relevant information was extracted and compiled. In addition, one interview and two workshops were conducted with project managers in order to gain further knowledge about the subject. As for the model development, the Microsoft Excel and the Excel VBA are used for the theoretical framework visualisation. The testing of the model was conducted together with Chalmers Industriteknik using the data provided by municipalities in Sweden. Since the model development is still in the initial stage of the project, which means there are some improvements that should be done in further studies, some recommendations were provided at the end of the report.