Fuelless System Principles (FSPs): A Multi-Dimensional Framework for Environmental Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy Resilience

Authors

  • Akanimo Isong Ukut * Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, School of Engineering, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Nigeria.
  • Imoh Ime Ekanem Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, School of Engineering, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8973-9260
  • Aniekan Essienubong Ikpe Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, School of Engineering, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9069-9676

https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v3i1.63

Abstract

The Fuelless System Principle (FSP) represents a conceptual Multi-Dimensional Framework (MDF) designed to advance environmental decarbonization and enhance sustainable energy resilience. By integrating Renewable Energy Technologies (RET), Energy Storage Solutions (ESS), and Smart Grid Infrastructures (SGI), FSP aims to eliminate reliance on Fossil Fuels (FF) while addressing economic, social, and environmental dimensions of energy transitions. This framework draws on principles of Electromagnetic Induction (EMI), Battery-Motor-Alternator (BMA) cycles augmented by renewables like solar, and holistic sustainability assessments to create resilient, low-emission energy systems. Through a review of existing literature and practical applications, this paper explores the types, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of FSP, highlighting its potential to support global Net-Zero Goals (NZG) while acknowledging physical and implementation challenges.

Keywords:

Fuelless system principle, Decarbonization, Sustainable energy, Multi-dimensional framework

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Ukut, A. I., Ekanem, I. I., & Ikpe, A. E. (2026). Fuelless System Principles (FSPs): A Multi-Dimensional Framework for Environmental Decarbonization and Sustainable Energy Resilience. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy, 3(1), 90-102. https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v3i1.63

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