Essays about: "growing energy problem"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 154 essays containing the words growing energy problem.

  1. 1. Techno-economic analysis and simulation of low temperature district heating networks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Ilia Iarkov; [2023]
    Keywords : Low-temperature district heating; Modelica; BTES; LCA; LCC; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The continuous increase in global energy consumption has led to a greater focus on the energy required for heating buildings. This thesis presents a techno-economic model for analysing low-temperature district heating networks coupled with a geothermal heat source. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Operational Strategy Optimization of Distributed Energy System Based on MATLAB : A case study in Northeast China

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Yujun Han; [2023]
    Keywords : Distributed Energy System; CCHP; operational strategy; Distribuerat energisystem; CCHP; operativ strategi;

    Abstract : China is the largest energy consumer worldwide, with a fast-growing rate. But the energy and environmental problems brought by its unbalanced energy structure and low energy efficiency restrict the sustainable development of China. The Distributed Energy System (DES) is one of the internationally recognized solutions to the problems. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sockerskattens roll i utvecklingen av hälsosamma matvanor för barn - en studie som belyser hur en sockerskatt kan påverka svenska livsmedelsföretag.

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Gabriella Falk; [2023]
    Keywords : Socker; livsmedel; barnmat; sockerskatt; matvanor; folkhälsa; livsmedelsföretag; samhällsekonomi; beslutsteori; strategi;

    Abstract : Allt fler länder börjar se ett växande folkhälsoproblem samt att det samhällsekonomiska perspektivet påverkas negativt till följd av en hög sockerkonsumtion bland befolkningen. I Sverige har man börjat se en minskning av direktkonsumtionen av socker (råsocker och bitsocker) samtidigt som intaget av socker i form av choklad, konfektyr som bakverk, godis samt läskedrycker har ökat kraftigt. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wildfire growth modelling in Sweden - a suitability assessment of available data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Henrik Hagelin; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Physical geography; Prometheus; WiSE-FASS; The 2014 Västmanland wildfire; Wildfire growth modelling; Wildfire suppression support; Wildfire behaviour; MESAN; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Wildfires are worldwide problems that stress societies by damaging their economies and they cause serious, sometimes fatal, health implications among the populations. In recent years, the rate of wildfire occurrence has increased as the global average temperature has risen. Because of global climate change, this rate is expected to continue rising. READ MORE

  6. 5. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bianca Terrero Vega; [2023]
    Keywords : mine closure; inclusive development; mineral governance; community engagement; energy transition metals; just transitions.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Mining operations have significant environmental and social impacts, including ecosystem fragmentation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social issues such as low wages and unsafe working conditions. Despite these negative effects, mining plays a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon technologies and the demand for energy transition minerals is expected to surge. READ MORE