Increasing the Road Capacity Not Always Improves the Travel Time: A Before an...IJERA Editor
The rapid growth of the car ownership last two decades in Albania has increased the need for higher transportation capacity. One of the most affected cities in Albania is Tirana where the capacity has not met the demand. Inevitably, the center of Tirana (Skanderbeg Square) plays a crucial part in Tirana Transportation System. After a closure of about 2 years, being under reconstruction planned to be car-free area, Skanderbeg Square opened to traffic in 2011 by motorizing it again. This study analyses performance parameters such as: Travel Time, Waiting Time, and Passenger Movements for bus and passenger cars passing through the Skanderbeg Square before and after it was opened to traffic. Kinostudio-Kombinat bus line has been selected as the only line passing through the center of Tirana. Changing the land use from car-free to motorized one has created a valuable possibility to compare the traditional approach; which focuses only on cost to the sustainable one; which includes the environment and social aspects, too in the evaluation. Wider roads, shorter travel times and higher speed travel at the center (CBD) have made vehicle usage more attractive. At the same time, bus travel times have been improved at the center of Tirana. However, the total travel times were not only enhanced, but at some locations (especially near the CBD) where deteriorated. This study showed that traffic congestion problems are not solved but are shifted to other parts of Tirana Transportation System. In addition, public transportation revealed to be overcrowded, forcing passengers to use other modes like passenger car. Last but not least, other modes like bike or motorcycle riding should be encouraged as alternative to the passenger car.
Increasing the Road Capacity Not Always Improves the Travel Time: A Before an...IJERA Editor
The rapid growth of the car ownership last two decades in Albania has increased the need for higher transportation capacity. One of the most affected cities in Albania is Tirana where the capacity has not met the demand. Inevitably, the center of Tirana (Skanderbeg Square) plays a crucial part in Tirana Transportation System. After a closure of about 2 years, being under reconstruction planned to be car-free area, Skanderbeg Square opened to traffic in 2011 by motorizing it again. This study analyses performance parameters such as: Travel Time, Waiting Time, and Passenger Movements for bus and passenger cars passing through the Skanderbeg Square before and after it was opened to traffic. Kinostudio-Kombinat bus line has been selected as the only line passing through the center of Tirana. Changing the land use from car-free to motorized one has created a valuable possibility to compare the traditional approach; which focuses only on cost to the sustainable one; which includes the environment and social aspects, too in the evaluation. Wider roads, shorter travel times and higher speed travel at the center (CBD) have made vehicle usage more attractive. At the same time, bus travel times have been improved at the center of Tirana. However, the total travel times were not only enhanced, but at some locations (especially near the CBD) where deteriorated. This study showed that traffic congestion problems are not solved but are shifted to other parts of Tirana Transportation System. In addition, public transportation revealed to be overcrowded, forcing passengers to use other modes like passenger car. Last but not least, other modes like bike or motorcycle riding should be encouraged as alternative to the passenger car.
Reducing And Analysizing of Flow Accelerated Corrosion at Thermal Power Plant...IJERA Editor
The purpose of this study is to Reducing and Analysing of Flow Accelerated Corrosion in Thermal Plant Heat Recovery Steam Generators. All these studies have been performed in a new and 16 year-old established Combined Cycle Power Plants in Turkey. Corrosion cases have been investigated due to Mechanical Outage Reports at Power Plant in 2011-2015. Flow Accelerated Corrosion study has been based on specific zone related with Economizer Low Pressure connection pipings. It was issued a performance report. Results and lessons learnt from these studies will be used as a preventive action manner in all similar Plants
Analysis Effect of Sedimentation at MHP Type Turbine Open Flume on Irrigation...IJERA Editor
The MHP utilization in irrigation canals wear Plopeler Open Flume turbine type. PLTMH of this type, in the rainy season affects the quality of the electrical power produced, such as the generator voltage V (Volt), turbine / gen n (rpm), and frequency (Hz). This research method is done with 5-step procedure of four variables measured data from three case scenarios ie when there is no rain, the rain and after rain. The result analysis was conducted on all statistical calculations visible negative correlation means that if kosenrtasi sedimentation C increases, the voltage generator, turbine-generator rotation n (rpm), and the frequency f (Hz) of The MHP is going down. From test the hypothesis stated that there is a significant relationship with the t-test of 16.92, then t count> t table at α = 5%. namely 2101. By the time the rain to kosenrtasi sedimentation C (g / lt) C = 1.00 to 2.50 g / l (medium), 2.50 to 5.00 g / l ugly with voltage deviation Vd = 17.6%, deviation Fd frequency deviation = 6.8% and 6.8% round Nd = The MHP abnormal conditions. Given this research can be a reference for the exploitation of MHP by communities around the irigas channel as a reference basis for the development of the National Irrigation Project.
Reducing And Analysizing of Flow Accelerated Corrosion at Thermal Power Plant...IJERA Editor
The purpose of this study is to Reducing and Analysing of Flow Accelerated Corrosion in Thermal Plant Heat Recovery Steam Generators. All these studies have been performed in a new and 16 year-old established Combined Cycle Power Plants in Turkey. Corrosion cases have been investigated due to Mechanical Outage Reports at Power Plant in 2011-2015. Flow Accelerated Corrosion study has been based on specific zone related with Economizer Low Pressure connection pipings. It was issued a performance report. Results and lessons learnt from these studies will be used as a preventive action manner in all similar Plants
Analysis Effect of Sedimentation at MHP Type Turbine Open Flume on Irrigation...IJERA Editor
The MHP utilization in irrigation canals wear Plopeler Open Flume turbine type. PLTMH of this type, in the rainy season affects the quality of the electrical power produced, such as the generator voltage V (Volt), turbine / gen n (rpm), and frequency (Hz). This research method is done with 5-step procedure of four variables measured data from three case scenarios ie when there is no rain, the rain and after rain. The result analysis was conducted on all statistical calculations visible negative correlation means that if kosenrtasi sedimentation C increases, the voltage generator, turbine-generator rotation n (rpm), and the frequency f (Hz) of The MHP is going down. From test the hypothesis stated that there is a significant relationship with the t-test of 16.92, then t count> t table at α = 5%. namely 2101. By the time the rain to kosenrtasi sedimentation C (g / lt) C = 1.00 to 2.50 g / l (medium), 2.50 to 5.00 g / l ugly with voltage deviation Vd = 17.6%, deviation Fd frequency deviation = 6.8% and 6.8% round Nd = The MHP abnormal conditions. Given this research can be a reference for the exploitation of MHP by communities around the irigas channel as a reference basis for the development of the National Irrigation Project.