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  1. 1. Variation Management Strategies for Future Construction Sites: A study to address role of an equipment rental business in the energy transition

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    Author : Ellen Blanksvärd; Frida Svensson; [2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023 2023]
    Keywords : battery storage; variation management; flexibility services; peak shaving; load shifting; demand side management; rental business; electrification; construction equipment; construction sites;

    Abstract : Construction sites are facing challenges with high power peaks due to electrificationof heavy equipment where potential consequences are increased power tariffs locallyand risk of limited power supply. Another development is an increased intermittentpower supply due to more wind- and solar power in the electricity system, whichcauses price fluctuations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Off-grid portable production and distribution of sustainable energy : A product service system solution developed for the energy market

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Karl-Henrik Andersson; Stefan Liedman; [2022]
    Keywords : Off-grid; Renewable energy generation; Electrified construction equipment; Portability.;

    Abstract : Background. At the year of 2021, 770 million people worldwide were living without access to electricity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Development of a Highly Flexible Geometry Station for Versatile Production Systems in Automotive Body Construction : A Station designed for Joining of Body-in-White Assemblies duringan Integration of Electric Vehicles

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Erik Knutsson; [2018]
    Keywords : BiW; Body-in-White; Car body; Automobile Industry; Electric Vehicle EV ; New Product Integration; Flexibility; Changeability; Versatility; Modularity; Flexible Manufacturing System; Sub-assembly; Joining; Self-Piercing Riveting SPR ; Resistance Spot Welding RSW ;

    Abstract : The research in this report seeks to develop a highly flexible geometry station for joining futureBody-in-White (BiW) assemblies. The goal is to eliminate the need for a complete reconstructionof a production line during integration of new car bodies in a contemporary production. READ MORE

  5. 4. Vanadium Redox Flow Battery : Sizing of VRB in electrified heavy construction equipment

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Framtidens energi

    Author : Nathan Zimmerman; [2014]
    Keywords : All-vanadium redox flow battery; Vanadium; Energy storage; Batteries; Electric vehicle electrification;

    Abstract : In an effort to reduce global emissions by electrifying vehicles and machines with internal combustion engines has led to the development of batteries that are more powerful and efficient than the common lead acid battery.  One of the most popular batteries being used for such an installation is lithium ion, but due to its short effective usable lifetime, charging time, and costs has driven researcher to other technologies to replace it. READ MORE