2 papers
eess.SY2025
Enhancing Spatio-Temporal Resolution of Process-Based Life Cycle Analysis with Model-Based Systems Engineering \& Hetero-functional Graph Theory
Niraj Gohil, Nawshad Haque, Amgad Elgowainy +1
Life cycle analysis (LCA) has emerged as a vital tool for assessing the environmental impacts of products, processes, and systems throughout their entire lifecycle. It provides a s…
eess.SY2025
Evaluation of Rail Decarbonization Alternatives: Framework and Application
Adrian Hernandez, Max TM Ng, Nazib Siddique +5
The Northwestern University Freight Rail Infrastructure and Energy Network Decarbonization (NUFRIEND) framework is a comprehensive industry-oriented tool for simulating the deploym…