Essays about: "medium scale industries"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 18 essays containing the words medium scale industries.

1. 11. Solar - Biomass hybrid system for process heat supply in medium scale hotels in Sri Lanka

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

   Author : Asela Janaka Abeywardana; [2016]
   Keywords : solar energy; concentrated solar thermal technology; linear fresnel; biomass technology; wood-fired boiler; solar potential in Sri Lanka; feasibility study; life cycle cost; simple payback; return on invesment;

   Abstract : This study aimed at evaluating and demonstrating the feasibility of using Concentrated Solar Thermal technology combined with biomass energy technology as a hybrid renewable energy system to supply the process heat requirements in small scale industries in Sri Lanka. Particularly, the focus was to apply the concept to the expanding hotel industry, for covering the thermal energy demand of a medium scale hotel. READ MORE

3. 12. I'll be back! : Finding the external barriers to commercialize a renewable technology - the second time around

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Björn Lindgren; Sebastian Hallberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Commercialization; External barriers; Credibility; Innovation; New technology development; Sustainability; Renewable fuels; Black pellet; Torrefaction;

   Abstract : The global problems of climate change, by the emissions of CO2 have over the past decenniums, led to a development of new innovations of renewable energy technologies, with the goal to phase out fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Many forms of renewable energy have already solved part of the energy consumption problems, but there are still large energy intensive industries that rely heavily on fossil fuels. READ MORE

4. 13. Information Integration in Intermodal Freight Transportation : Dyad multiple case study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Alireza Mehrmand; Quynh Nguyen; Yulia Vakulenko; [2015]
   Keywords : information integration; collaboration; information sharing; IT implementation and adaptation; freight company; terminal operator; intermodal freight transportation; container handling;

   Abstract : Background: In the past, enterprises had no recognition of information integration and operated as independent units within a chain. As a result, most of the firms throughout the supply chain faced inadequate information sharing, lack of collaboration, and absence of compatible IT infrastructure. READ MORE

5. 14. Process Simulations of Small Scale Biomass Power Plant

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

   Author : Uchechukwu Megwai Godswill; [2014]
   Keywords : Biomass power technology; gasification; internal combustion engine ICE ; micro gas turbine MGT ; gas turbine; stirling engine; steam turbine;

   Abstract : Power generation from biomass based renewable energy technologies is a promising option in retrofitting our dependence in conventional power generation processes. The development of any society is not possible without sustainable energy and access to energy creates that environment that allows the world to thrive. READ MORE

6. 15. Hard Times Call for Strategic Measures : A study of how SMEs seek to increase performance in a declining industry

   University essay from Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Emma Blomberg; Malin Mansikka; [2013]
   Keywords : Industry life cycle; declining industries; SME; end-game strategies; competitive strategies; international activities; niche strategy; differentiation; scale and scope of internationalisation; commitment;

   Abstract : An industry is constantly affected by its environment and the changes that occur within it. These environmental forces are the drivers of the industry’s evolution and throughout its life an industry undergoes irreversible transformations, which creates an industry life cycle. READ MORE