Essays about: "Avfallshantering"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 137 essays containing the word Avfallshantering.

  1. 16. Sources of ocean plastic pollution and pathways to develop sustainable plastic use : A Minor Field Study conducted in Cape Town, South Africa

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Alma Hammarberg; Agnes Ritzer; [2023]
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    Abstract : Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue worldwide, affecting coastal areas and marine ecosystems. This study focuses on the extent and consequences of plastic waste in Cape Town, aiming to provide insights into its sources, distribution, and potential mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  2. 17. Techno-economic analysis of a waste-to-energy system using innovative pyrolysis process

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Hannah Sofie Perrens; [2023]
    Keywords : Waste management; pyrolysis; heat and power generation; decentralized energy systems; waste-to-energy;

    Abstract : Waste management is of growing concern with increasing amount of municipal waste generation and the industry standards are becoming stricter due to climate goals and sustainable development. Waste-to-energy (WTE) systems in the form of waste incineration have been promoted as a low-carbon energy source, but nevertheless have high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. READ MORE

  3. 18. Economic analysis of ethanol and biogas production in Sri Lanka using waste as feedstock

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Josef Samak; [2022]
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    Abstract : The purpose of the report is divided into two parts. The first part is to make an economic analysis for a potential ethanol and biogas plant that uses waste as its raw material instead of the conventional method of planting and cultivating raw materials for production. READ MORE

  4. 19. Sustainability and waste sorting management in small scale hotels in Sri Lanka : A Minor Field Study in Sri Lanka

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : ALEX SELLÉN STACKEGÅRD; RAGNA IVARSSON; [2022]
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    Abstract : Sri Lanka is a small island located on the tip of India in the Indian Ocean. Following the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka’s tourism numbers have increased drastically. Up until the pandemic, more and more tourists flocked to the island. READ MORE

  5. 20. Life Cycle Assessment of a small scale, solar driven HVR water purification system

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Sharang Kolathur; [2022]
    Keywords : life cycle assessment; air gap membrane distillation; solar energy; levelized cost; grid operated system; livscykelanalys; luftgapmembrandestillation; solenergi; utjämnade kostnader; nätdrivet system;

    Abstract : Water purification systems have made access to drinking water easier by treating water sources which previously could not be used for drinking. Such systems however require energy and materials to build and operate which means they have environmental impacts. READ MORE