Essays about: "saving and consumption"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 325 essays containing the words saving and consumption.

  1. 21. Wood's Potential as an Eco-Friendly Building Material: A Comparative Study of Wood and Steel Columns in Reducing Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions in Construction

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Shuruq Ibrahim; [2023]
    Keywords : Building; Carbon emissions; Energy use; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Steel; Sustainable development; Wood;

    Abstract : The building sector contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) due to the high energy use in building material production. One of the most critical concerns the World Summit on Sustainable Development must address is saving energy. READ MORE

  3. 22. Optimization of comfort-related energy and thermal comfort for commuter trains : A case study of Stockholm commuter trains

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

    Author : Jimmy Lidén; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy efficiency; thermal comfort; commuter train; ventilation; cooling; heating; energy utilization; case study; temperature; transient; Energieffektivitet; termisk komfort; pendeltåg; ventilation; kyla; värme; energianvändning; fallstudie; temperatur; transient;

    Abstract : Today, energy efficiency is an increasingly important question in which progress is accelerating. One of the high electricity demand energy users is public transport. In addition, passenger satisfaction with thermal comfort is an important parameter. READ MORE

  4. 23. Weight reduction of reachstacker

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Hugo Jönsson; Jakob Wallman; [2023]
    Keywords : Weight reduction; Reachstacker; telescopic boom; product development; Simulation driven design; FEA; FEM; Meshless analasys; cross section;

    Abstract : This thesis has been carried out together with Kalmar Global’s Innovation Center and covers a concept study about weight reduction of the telescopic boom of the Reachstacker DRG 450.The reason for this weight reduction is to ease Kalmar’s transition from fossil fueled to electric driven vehicles since less weight reduces energy consumption and leaves more room for batteries. READ MORE

  5. 24. Reversible windows for energy savings : Computer simulations using IDA-ICE software

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Aitor Latasa Galíndez; Germán Mestre Manrique; [2023]
    Keywords : Thermal comfort; solar; transmittance; heat; cooling; reversible windows; IDA-ICE; energy; savings; winter; summer;

    Abstract : This study looks at how reversible windows can minimize cooling and heating energy use while maintaining thermal comfort in buildings in Sweden and Spain. The growing need for energy-efficient structures and the potential advantages of reversible windows served as the driving forces behind this study. READ MORE

  6. 25. How young people cope in times of economic uncertainty: A survey study on the determinants of personal saving and consumption intention among young adults

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Sofie Valentin; David Narva; [2023]
    Keywords : Consumer Behavior; Economic Uncertainty; Generation Y; Saving Intention; Theory of Planned Behavior;

    Abstract : With the rise of inflation in Sweden, daily economic decisions, including how to earn money, how much and what to save and consume, as well as how to protect against unforeseen expenses, have become even more challenging. Unlike older peers, coping in economic uncertainty will become a first-hand experience for young adults. READ MORE