Essays about: "construction waste"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 237 essays containing the words construction waste.

  1. 11. Plank

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Leo Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The objective of this project was to design a casual dinner chair for smaller cafes and restaurants that prioritize locally produced ingredients and want to reflect that in their interior design. The aim was to use locally sourced materials from southern Sweden, integrate design and construction to simplify the manufacturing process, and reduce material waste. READ MORE

  3. 12. Possibility to reuse and recycle wood waste and CDWW

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Julia Christensen; [2023]
    Keywords : wood; wood waste; construction and demolition wood waste; recycling; reusage;

    Abstract : This essay will address if and how it is possible to reuse and recycle wood waste and CDWW (construction and demolition wood waste). The background will have a short introduction and then be divided into 3 sections. The first section addresses similarities and differences between linear vs. circular economy. READ MORE

  4. 13. Information Flow in Reuse Prospects of Construction Materials : Analysis of information flow in the Swedish construction industry

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Rahul Chandran; Neha Joseph; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Information Flow; Construction and demolition waste; Sustainability; Construction network;

    Abstract : Efficient management of construction and demolition components is crucial for the sustainability of the environment, society, and economy. Reusing construction materials is an effective way to reduce construction debris. However, reuse is hurdled due to different factors, and one of the leading causes of these factors is improper information flow. READ MORE

  5. 14. Automatic Recycling Sorting Unit: A platform designed to sort glass, plastic and metal

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

    Author : Anni Li; Agnes Agåker Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Recycling; Inductive sensor; Capacitive sensor; Loadcell; Mekatronik; Återvinning; Induktivsensor; Kapacitivsensor; Viktcell;

    Abstract : This report describes the design and construction of a tilting platform for sorting household waste, limited to plastic, glass, and metal. The platform utilizes a capacitive sensor to identify if an object is placed on the platform, an inductive sensor to detect metal, and a load cell to differentiate between plastic and glass based on their weight difference. READ MORE

  6. 15. Assessment of the integration of solar heat power into food drying processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Charalampos Psilopoulos; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable; sustainability; co2 reduction; feasibility; solar thermal; direct steam generation; drying; food industry; scope 1 emissions; sdg; sustainable development goals; spray drying; drum drying; powder; food; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The long-lasting usage of fossil fuels has brought its negative impact on the planet and thus the society is turning towards more environmentally sustainable solutions in every aspect of life. This master’s thesis discusses the novel topic of integrating concentrated solar thermal collectors, which directly produce steam, to drying processes in the food industry, which is proven to currently emit significant amounts of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). READ MORE