Essays about: "planned economy"

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  1. 6. An assessment of circular economy measures in the construction value chain for offshore wind turbines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Therése Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Construction value chain; Wind energy; Offshore wind turbine; Offshore wind farm; Design; Manufacturing; Construction; Operation and maintenance; End of life; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The construction sector is responsible for high energy consumption and large emissions of carbon dioxide, which is strongly linked to building materials. Within the European Union, the construction sector generates more than a third of all waste and circular economy is considered as a suitable approach to tackle these challenges. READ MORE

  3. 7. Environmental analysis of asynchronous motors : A case study on the rotor and its materials

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

    Author : Hanna Jansson; Mathilda Englöv; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental impact; Sustainability; Recycling methods material metals; Circular economy CE; Product development.; Miljöpåverkan; Hållbarhet; Återvinningsmetoder material metaller; Cirkulär ekonomi CE; Produktutveckling;

    Abstract : Material efficiency strategies are of significant importance for the shift towards producing sustainable vehicles and Asynchronous motors (ASM), both for current and new developments. Strategies such as a lightweight design, product lifetime extension, recyclability, and a material selection process based on the three branches of sustainability (ecological, economical, and social). READ MORE

  4. 8. Post-Extraction Mine-Scape. Alternate Production and Recreation Protocol for Slite.

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Saba Farheen Ahmed; [2023]
    Keywords : Extraction; Post-Industrial Urbanism; Landscape Regeneration; Microalgae Production; Gotland;

    Abstract : Quarrying of limestone on the Swedish island of Gotland dates all the way back to the 5th century but saw the rise of its modern form during the early 20th century, with the establishment of Cementa AB at Slite, which since then has developed as an industrial town. Cementa has been progressively mining limestone in three large open pit quarries in Slite. READ MORE

  5. 9. Consumers’ perceptions of reusable returnable packaging

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aline Fort; Michaela Hanusiakova; [2023]
    Keywords : reusable returnable packaging; circular economy; Theory of Planned Behaviour; demographic factors; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to explore the extent of consumers’ interest in reusable returnable packaging. Theoretical framework: This study is based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control and their association with the interest in reusable returnable packaging are tested. READ MORE

  6. 10. Conditions for Industrial Symbiosis surrounding a hydrogen based steel industry

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

    Author : Erland Nylund; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial Symbiosis; H-DRI steelmaking; Industrial Symbiosis Networks; Waste management; Supplementary Cementitious Material SCM ; circular economy; Industriell symbios; H-DRI stålproduktion; Industriell Symbios-nätverk; restmaterialhantering; alternativa cementmaterial; SCM ; cirkulär ekonomi.;

    Abstract : There is an ongoing transition to a more sustainable industry with lower climate impact. As part of this transition, the steel industry is expected to move from the conventional process for producing iron and steel using Blast Furnace (BF) and Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) processes, consuming large amounts of fossil fuels. READ MORE