Essays about: "CO2eq"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 essays containing the word CO2eq.

1. 21. Environmental and health impacts when replacing kerosene lamps with solar lanterns : A study on global warming potential and household air pollution

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

   Author : Erik Stenemo; Emma Olsson; [2018]
   Keywords : solar lanterns; kerosene lamps; LCA; global warming potential; black carbon;

   Abstract : In regions with low energy access kerosene lamps are commonly used, and these emit carbon dioxide (CO2) as well as household air pollutants (HAP). This bachelor thesis examines the possible reduction of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) emissions and HAP from kerosene lamps by replacing them with off-grid solar powered lanterns. READ MORE

3. 22. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through the Use of Free Shops : A Case Study of Two Free Shops in Gothenburg

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

   Author : Iza Nord; [2018]
   Keywords : carbon dioxide equivalents; CO2e; CO2eq; reuse; waste management; LCA; Life Cycle Assessment; LCI; Life Cycle; Inventory Study; life cycle; production; consumer; waste; Free Shops; Free Shop Majorna; Free Shop Högsbo; avfall; avfallsstatistik; Gratisbutik;

   Abstract : Products, throughout their life cycle from production to waste management, create emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). This leads to environmental impacts on the climate (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, 2016). READ MORE

4. 23. Klimatpåverkan av att pyrolysera dränerad torv : en konsekvens-LCA för användandet av biokol i betong

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Jesper Westerin; [2018]
   Keywords : pyrolys; dränerad torvmark; livscykelanalys; stycketorv; global uppvärmning; fjärrvärme;

   Abstract : In Sweden there is approximately 6.4 million hectares of peatlands, which is about 15 % of the total land area. A significant proportion of peatlands, 2,4 million hectares, is affected by human drainage to promote agriculture and forest production. READ MORE

5. 24. Exploring decarbonisation pathways for India’selectricity system using OSeMOSYS

   University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

   Author : Mattia Garlaschelli; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis was developed at KTH-dESA, the division of Energy Systems Analysis of the Royal Institute of Technology of Stockholm, in close collaboration with the research organization Prayas Energy Group (PEG) and the Indian government institution NITI Aayog. The focus of this work, part of a wider project aimed at carrying out a comprehensive analysis of the entire Indian energy system, is placed on the electricity sector of the country, which is modeled from a multi-regional perspective. READ MORE

6. 25. The energy system of Greece : A Techno-economic and Environmental Approach

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

   Author : Stelios Kastis; Vaggelis Kitsios; [2017]
   Keywords : Fossil fuels; renewable energy; electricity; CO2eq emissions; environmental impact; power plants; energy costs; LCA;

   Abstract : The human effort to continuously improve their standard of living in conjunction with the rapid growth of world‟s population, the reckless and the wasteful misuse of energy reserves threaten to lead mankind in an energy deadlock. In an effort to realize the size of the waste of our planet‟s available energy resources, we only need to point out that people have spent the last century stocks of raw materials and energy, which were saved and produced during the lifetime of our planet. READ MORE