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Applications of Supply Chain Designs in Renewable Energy and Industrial Systems

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 1918

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Department of Ingeniería Mecatrónica, Universidad Politécnica de Baja California, Mexicali 21376, Mexico
Interests: frequency measurement; sensors; Industry 4.0; supply chain and production

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Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ensenada 22800, Mexico
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Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California, Mexicali B.C. 21280, Mexico
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Dear Colleagues,

Supply chain design is the process of planning, organizing, and managing the method of acquiring materials and transforming them into products, when they are then delivered to the next stage for processing or for use. Such supply chains are of importance in all productive processes, where the transformation of materials in desired products is required. Therefore, improving these supply chains could improve the benefits obtained during these processes. In particular, for renewable energy and industrial systems, improvement in supply chains is necessary. In the case of renewable energy systems, their efficiency could be improved, and in the case of industrial systems, an improvement in terms of profit could be achieved.

Prof. Dr. Fabian N. Murrieta-Rico
Dr. Joel Antúnez-García
Dr. Wendy Flores-Fuentes
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Keywords

  • project management
  • manufacturing
  • production
  • energy efficiency
  • renewable energy sources
  • renewable energy processes

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Data Reconciliation for Assessing Compliance of Physicochemical Properties of Petroleum Products in Commercial Transactions
by Rosana Medeiros Moreira, Ariadne Mayra Silva Rocha and Elcio Cruz de Oliveira
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(22), 10295; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210295 - 8 Nov 2024
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The physicochemical properties of petroleum products in commercial transactions are crucial for quality control in the oil and gas industry. However, different laboratories often produce slightly different measurement results. These variations can be significant when approving or rejecting properties based on regulatory agency [...] Read more.
The physicochemical properties of petroleum products in commercial transactions are crucial for quality control in the oil and gas industry. However, different laboratories often produce slightly different measurement results. These variations can be significant when approving or rejecting properties based on regulatory agency and environmental body specifications. A simple arithmetic average is typically used to determine the most probable value in disputes. This study proposed using a Data Reconciliation approach to address the disparity between the projected model and empirical data. An objective function was employed to optimize and evaluate parameters using maximum likelihood estimation, considering the experimental uncertainty values. This study found that the flash point of jet fuel, as determined by the Tag Closed Cup Tester, was within the specified range (maximum of 40 °C). The application of this tool resolved a dispute between a supplier and a customer, as the reconciled value with minimized uncertainty was determined to be 37.5 ± 2.0 °C. Additionally, the study utilized experimental results from 12 accredited laboratories to determine a single reconciled value for the final boiling point of gasoline. Despite the varying experimental uncertainties ranging from 6.0 °C to 13 °C, the reconciled uncertainty was minimized to 2.6 °C. The last case study identified that ASTM D4294 was incompatible with other test methods for evaluating the mass fraction in diesel oil. In this manner, Data Reconciliation enhanced the accuracy and effectively reduced measurement uncertainties, rendering it a potent tool for resolving legal disputes when evaluating the compliance of the physicochemical properties of petroleum products in commercial transactions. Full article
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Supply Chain Management in Renewable Energy Projects from a Life Cycle Perspective: A Review
by María E. Raygoza-Limón, J. Heriberto Orduño-Osuna, Gabriel Trujillo-Hernández, Miguel E. Bravo-Zanoguera, José Alejandro Amezquita Garcia, Luis Roberto Ramírez-Hernández, Wendy Flores-Fuentes, Joel Antúnez-García and Fabian N. Murrieta-Rico
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 5043; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15095043 - 1 May 2025
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The growing demand for renewable energy positions it as a cornerstone for climate change mitigation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Although renewable energy sources generate around 30% of global electricity, their production and deployment involve significant environmental challenges. This review analyzes renewable energy [...] Read more.
The growing demand for renewable energy positions it as a cornerstone for climate change mitigation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Although renewable energy sources generate around 30% of global electricity, their production and deployment involve significant environmental challenges. This review analyzes renewable energy projects from a life cycle perspective, focusing on environmental impacts throughout the supply chain. Particular emphasis is placed on the energy-intensive nature of manufacturing phases, which account for 60% to 80% of total emissions. The extraction of critical raw materials such as neodymium, dysprosium, indium, tellurium, and silicon is associated with emission levels ranging from 0.02 to 0.09 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour for rare earth elements, along with an estimated average land degradation of 0.2 hectares per megawatt installed. Furthermore, the production of solar-grade silicon for photovoltaic panels consumes approximately 293 kilowatt-hours of electricity per kilogram, significantly contributing to the overall environmental footprint. Through a comprehensive review of the existing literature, this study integrates life cycle assessment and sustainable supply chain management approaches to identify environmental hotspots, quantify emissions, and propose strategic improvements. The analysis provides a structured, systematized, and data-driven evaluation, highlighting the relevance of circular economy principles, advanced recycling technologies, and digital innovations to enhance sustainability, traceability, and resilience in renewable energy supply chains. This work offers actionable insights for decision-makers and policymakers to guide the low-carbon transition. Full article
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