Issue №: 3 (130)
The journal solves the problems of creation and improvement of machinery and technologies for agriculture: 131 - Applied Mechanics, 132 - Materials Science, 133 - Industrial Engineering, 141 - Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics, 208 - Agricultural Engineering
MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS FOR THE FUTURE USE OF TRACK BIKES FOR TRANSPORTING SOLID HOUSEHOLD WASTE
Mykola MYTKO – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Automobiles and Transport Management, Vinnytsia National Technical University, (95 Khmelnytske Shose St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine. e- mail : mytko_83@ukr.net., ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5484-0510).
Serhiy BURLAKA – Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural and Industrial Complex of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sonyachna St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e- mail : ipserhiy@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4079-4867).
Svetlana KRAVETS – Assistant of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural Industry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sunny Street , Vinnytsia , 21008, Ukraine, email: swkravec2017@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0001- 8296-1929).
The article considers modern technologies and innovative approaches to the introduction of cargo bikes - trucks into the system of collection and transportation of solid household waste in urban and suburban conditions. Growing environmental challenges, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restricting the use of traditional vehicles in densely populated areas encourage the search for alternative solutions in the field of municipal logistics. One of the promising areas is the use of cargo cargo bikes - trucks, in particular electrified models, capable of ensuring transportation efficiency with minimal negative impact on the environment.
The article analyzes in detail the technical capabilities of bikes-trucks, their carrying capacity, energy efficiency and the feasibility of integration into the waste management system. A conceptual model of the use of bikes-trucks in urban infrastructure is proposed, taking into account the factors of population density, route length and road network congestion. A comparative analysis of traditional garbage trucks and bikes-trucks is carried out according to the criteria of economy, environmental friendliness and maneuverability.
The results of the research demonstrate that the use of bikes-trucks for transporting solid household waste can reduce CO₂ emissions by 30–50% compared to diesel cars, as well as contribute to reducing noise pollution in cities. In addition, the system has shown effectiveness in areas with narrow streets and traffic restrictions, where traditional transport is of little use. The article also provides recommendations for the development of the infrastructure necessary for the widespread introduction of bikes-trucks, including specialized sites, charging stations and logistics centers.
The proposed approach may be useful for local governments, municipal services, as well as engineers and entrepreneurs involved in the development and implementation of environmentally friendly transport systems. The results obtained contribute to the formation of new trends in the field of "green" urban logistics and the development of sustainable infrastructure.
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About the journal
G8 – Materials Science
G9 – Applied Mechanics
G10 – Metallurgy
G11 – Mechanical Engineering (by specializations)
The journal "Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC" is indexed according to the following databases and catalogs:
The All-Ukrainian scientific journal “Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC” is an open-access scientific publication that publishes the results of original research, theoretical and applied developments, as well as scientific papers in the fields of engineering sciences, energy systems, and transport technologies of the agro-industrial complex.
The main objective of the scientific journal “Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC” is to disseminate the results of modern scientific research and to promote the development of technical, energy, and transport solutions for the agro-industrial complex through the publication of scientific materials characterized by scientific novelty and practical significance in the field of design and modernization of machinery, equipment, and technologies.
The journal’s activities are focused on supporting the development of engineering science, stimulating the implementation of innovative approaches into industrial practice, as well as ensuring effective exchange of scientific achievements among researchers, educators, engineers, and other specialists in relevant fields.
Objectives of the Journal
To achieve its defined objective, the journal ensures the implementation of the following key tasks:
· publication of the results of fundamental and applied research covering the fields of applied mechanics, mechanical engineering, materials science, energy systems, electrical engineering, electromechanics, and transport systems of the agro-industrial sector;
· promotion of the implementation of advanced technical and technological developments aimed at improving the efficiency of machinery, equipment, and production processes;
· creation of conditions for active scientific exchange among research institutions, higher education institutions, industrial enterprises, and other interested organizations;
· support for the development of interdisciplinary research and expansion of cooperation among specialists in various fields of science and technology;
· promotion of the improvement of the scientific and technical level of research related to the design, modernization, and operation of technical equipment used in agro-industrial production;
· dissemination of information on modern achievements in science and technology and the implementation of innovative technologies in the fields of technical support, energy, and transport;
· development of a scientific information environment that facilitates effective scientific communication and the integration of national research into the international scientific community.
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Languages of publication: Ukrainian, English
Editor-in-Chief: Vitalii YAROPUD
State Registration: Decision of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting № 1337 and № 1180. Media Identifier: R30-05173
EDRPOU Code: 00497236
Publisher ROR: https://ror.org/05m3ysc06
Publisher DOI Prefix: 10.37128
Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC is a scholarly professional journal with a long-standing history and stable academic tradition, reflecting the evolution of engineering and technical sciences within the agro-industrial sector of Ukraine.
The journal was founded in 1997 under the title Bulletin of Vinnytsia State Agricultural Institute. According to the Resolution of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine dated September 11, 1997, the publication obtained the status of a professional scientific journal, which enabled the publication of the main results of doctoral and candidate dissertations in technical sciences. From its inception, the journal positioned itself as an academic platform for addressing current issues of mechanization, electrification, and technical support of agricultural production. During 2001–2014, the journal was published under the title Proceedings of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. Series: Technical Sciences (State Registration Certificate of Print Media KV No. 16644-5116 PR dated April 30, 2010). Throughout this period, a systematic approach to the selection and peer review of scientific manuscripts was established, the thematic scope of publications was expanded, and continuity of scientific directions as well as the development of sectoral engineering schools was ensured. Since 2015, the journal has been published under its current title, Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC (State Registration Certificate No. 21906-11806 R dated March 12, 2016). The change of title reflected the expansion of the journal’s thematic coverage and its orientation toward interdisciplinary research in mechanical engineering, energy systems, electrical engineering, transport technologies, automation, and digital solutions for the agro-industrial complex.
