Permutation flow shop scheduling problems (PFSPs) have been extensively studied
because of its broad industrial applications. However, setup and transportation time are …

Due to nonlinear behavior of power production of photovoltaic (PV) systems, it is necessary
to apply the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques to generate the maximum …

In the hybrid energy system of large green ships, different types of energy sources are
employed to feed the electricity demand. An optimal energy-management model and control …

Due to emission regulations, the ship is sometimes restricted or even prohibited to use
diesel when berthing in port, and the shore power (called the “cold-ironing”) takes part as …

The changes in temperature and radiation cause visible fluctuations in the output power
produced by the photovoltaic (PV) panels. It is essential to keep the output voltage of the PV …

The power output curves of solar photovoltaic (PV) system have multiple peaks under
partially shaded condition. As the same as traditional MPPT (Maximum Power Point …

The Internet of Things (IoT) provides a beautiful and intelligent landscape for humanity's
future. The connections of various sensors and devices in the IoT result in a large …

Due to the upcoming regulations for decreasing emissions from shipping, the hybrid energy
system is becoming a more popular and feasible option for large ships. This work focuses on …

The photovoltaic system is widely introduced into ocean-going ships to utilize the abundant
solar resources on the ocean, reduce the ship's fuel consumption and pollutant emission. As …

Due to the worldwide energy crisis and environmental issues, the so-called green ship is
recently urgent to be developed for energy-saving and emission-reduction. When a …