Essays about: "European railways"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words European railways.

  1. 1. 3D geospatial data requirements for simulating noise using the Nord2000 model: Case study of the impact of building façade types and roof configurations on simulated traffic noise levels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Soraya Hosseinvash Azari; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; noise simulation; traffic; Nord2000 model; building façade types; roof configurations; geospatial data; 3CIM; SoundPLAN; acoustic properties; urban areas; 3D city model; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The European Union implements the Environmental Noise Directive (END), which offers a framework for evaluating and assessing environmental noise. All EU members are required to create strategic noise maps to inform the public about noise pollution and its effects. READ MORE

  3. 2. Pre-study for SMR and Nuclear Establishment in Norway

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Johan Stefan Nordström; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy mapping; Nuclear power; SMR; small modular reactors; siting; Norway; Energy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Norway has Europe’s highest share of renewable electricity production and the lowest power sector emissions. Thanks to the country’s stable power production, Norway has affordable and stable access to electricity, leading to industries choosing to relocate to the country. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of efficiency and measures of improvement for Rail Freight Corridors in Europe

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Anna Ståhlberg; [2022]
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    Abstract : To be able to achieve the environmental goals of the European union according to the Green Deal, the transportation of freight with railways needs to be prioritized. Right now, a large portion of the pollution in the European Union comes from the transportation market. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Digital Test Bench for Pneumatic Brakes

    University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

    Author : Bastian Schick; [2021]
    Keywords : Compressed air brake; Freight train; Modular simulation; Pneumatics; Railways; System modelling; Tryckluftsbroms; Godståg; Modulär Simulering; Pneumatik; Järnväg; Systemmodellering;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis covers the structuring and implementation of a digital testbench for the air brake system of freight trains. The test bench will serveto further improve the existing brake models at Transrail Sweden AB. Theseare used for the optimised calculation of train speed profiles by the DriverAdvisory System CATO. READ MORE

  6. 5. Parametric Studies of Soil-Steel Composite Bridges for Dynamic Loads, a Frequency Domain Approach using 3D Finite Element Modelling

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Jonathan Ljung; [2019]
    Keywords : dynamics; soil-steel composite bridges; corrugated steel plates; frequency response functions; frequency domain; perfectly matched layers; Comsol Multiphysics; parametric studies i;

    Abstract : In this thesis, parametric studies have been performed for a soil-steel compositebridge to determine and investigate the most influential parameters on the dynamicresponse.High-speed railways are currently being planned in Sweden by the Swedish TransportAdministration with train speeds up to 320 km/h. READ MORE