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  1. 1. A techno-economical analysis of a solar PV system and a feasibility study for biogas production for cooking – A case study of the Tumaini Open School in Tanzania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Martina Prpic Vucenov; Lovisa Magnusson Ericsson; [2023]
    Keywords : electricity demand; electricity services; electricity consumption; electricity load profile; micro off-grid standalone solar system; solar energy; solar optimisation; solar optimization; PV optimisation; battery optimisation; biogas; biogas plants in developing countries; clean cooking; Tabora; Tanzania; school; MFS; Minor Field Study; biofertiliser; biofertilizer; EWB-SWE; Engineers Without Boarders; SDG 3; SDG 7; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Detta examensarbete är en fallstudie av Tumaini Open School för gravida studenter och studerande mödrar i Tabora, Tanzania. Genom den ideella organisationen Ingenjörer utan gränser Sverige genomförde författarna en Minor Field Study i Tanzania för att fastställa efterfrågade eltjänster, det resulterande elbehovet och den maximala dagliga effektkurvan för skolan vid fullskalig verksamhet. READ MORE

  3. 2. Enhancing Sustainability in Building Construction in Developing Countries : Enhancing Sustainability in Building Construction in Developing Countries

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

    Author : Felicia Långström; Elin Wahlström; [2023]
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    Abstract : This master's thesis was conducted in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Sweden and Tumaini Open School in Tabora, Tanzania. Tumaini Open School, located on the outskirts of Tabora, is a school under construction expected to host 450 students and to be completed by 2025. READ MORE

  4. 3. A comparison study of PV and battery technologies for EWB off-grid electrification projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Felix Vedin; Camilla Sandström; [2018]
    Keywords : PV; Photovoltaic; Solar cells; Solar panels; Batteries; Africa; Sub-Sahara; Mikronät; Comparison; Case study; Simulation; Manual; EWB; Engineers without borders; Solceller; Solpaneler; Batterier; Afrika; Sub-Sahara; Mikronät; Jämförelse; Simulation; Manual; Ingenjörer utan gränser;

    Abstract : Only 10 % of the rural population in Sub-Saharan Africa has access to electricity. At the same time the Sub-Saharan countries are close to the equator and get many sun hours a day, leading to a huge potential for solar energy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Implementation of Thermal Aspects in Topology Optimization in a Multi-Disciplinary framework for a Turbine Rear Structure

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner

    Author : Frida Rydelius; [2018]
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    Abstract : This thesis investigates the possibilities of implementing thermal aspects in Topology Optimization (TO) of hot engine structures. Topology Optimization is an effective tool for conceptual design in numerous field of applications. READ MORE

  6. 5. Weld Producibility Assessment System : Evaluation of Producibility Assessment tools using Set-based approach in Multi-disciplinary Aerospace Design

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Produktutveckling

    Author : Donatas Kveselys; [2017]
    Keywords : Aero-engine industry; DFM; Design of Experiment; Knowledge Base Engineering; EWB; producibility indicators; Weld Producibility Assessment System; Multi-disciplinary design; Set-based engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis is a continuation of design automation studies within research projects financed by VINNOVA (the Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems) and Knowledge foundation that contributed to the development of producibility assessment system at a global aerospace products supplier, GKN Aerospace Sweden. A case study was carried at the company on Turbine Rear Structure (TRS) component design of a jet engine with the main objective to evaluate weld producibility assessment tools and to demonstrate system’s performance in multi-disciplinary design environment. READ MORE