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  1. 1. The climate impact of fishways : A life cycle assessment of Blyberg’s and Spjutmo’s up- and downstream fishways

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Ellen Lundin; Lovisa Liljenberg; [2023]
    Keywords : LCA; life cycle analysis; life cycle assessment; fishways; fish; fish migration; climate impact; technical fishways; co2 equivalents; co2 eq; hydro power; HPP; Sweden; construction; concrete; reinforcement steel;

    Abstract : The Swedish national plan for reapproval of hydropower describes that hydropower plants (HPPs) are required to be reassessed to ensure that modern environmental conditions are set for the permits. Since dams and HPPs create barriers for migrating fish and consequently disfavor biological diversity, one consequence of the national plan is that fishways are being constructed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Life Cycle Thinking : Sustainable Ideation Tool for architects and designers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Negar Rahimi; [2022]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Thinking; Architects; Sustainable buildings; UI Design; BIM;

    Abstract : This project aimed to investigate factors that help architects and designers to evaluate thesustainability of their ideas in the early stage of building design through Life Cycle Thinkingin a more simplified and comprehensible way. In order to achieve this goal, the author tookadvantage of valuable tools for ideation, realization and validation that are used in aninnovation process. READ MORE

  4. 3. To improve the efficiency of nudging techniques applied in the transition to sustainable mobility : An applied urban study within the transport sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Mehri Fakhri; Rozita Zeinodin; [2022]
    Keywords : Global warming; Transportation sector; Mobility behaviors; Nudging techniques; Behavioral interventions; Sustainable mobility; Intervention Design Tool;

    Abstract : Global warming is one of the gravest concerns that the world is now dealing with. This phenomenon is caused by a variety of factors. Carbon dioxide emitted from transportation networks is a significant contributor to global warming. READ MORE

  5. 4. How Does Skid Design Affect Transportability and Handling of Heavy Machinery?

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Eric Eldensjö; Isidor Söderman-Lundqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : skid mounted machinery; transportability; FEA; lashing and securing; load carrier.; rammonterad maskin; transporterbarhet; FEM-analys; surrning och säkring; lastbärare;

    Abstract : At request of the company Climeon, this study was made regarding transportability of skid mounted heavy machinery. The study aimed to investigate what constraining dimensions there might be when transporting by road and sea as well as necessary features that would accommo date lifting, handling, lashing and securing. READ MORE

  6. 5. The process of creating an identity : Designing a product series of EV chargers

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Gustav Hellström; [2022]
    Keywords : Design Process; Electric Vehicle Charger; Interaction design; Product Development;

    Abstract : The world is quickly changing and the transition away from fossil fuels is occurring at a rapid pace. The car industry has experienced a radical change in the last years replacing combustion cars with electrical ones. READ MORE