Essays about: "Environmental friendliness"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 43 essays containing the words Environmental friendliness.

1. 21. Chassis component made of composite material : An investigation of composites in the automotive industry and the redesign of a chassis component

   University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner

   Author : Martin Mohlin; Mikael Hanneberg; [2016]
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   Abstract : The demands on fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness of cars have driven the automotive industry towards composite materials which reduce the weight compared to the traditional aluminum and steel solutions. The purpose of this master thesis is to evaluate the possibility and feasibility of redesigning a high volume metal chassis part in composite materials. READ MORE

3. 22. Energy Usage of Personal Rapid Transit Systems : Simulation of the SkyCab Concept

   University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

   Author : Alexander Vogel; [2015]
   Keywords : Energy usage; Personal Rapid Transit; tracked taxi; vehicle; guideway; simulation; Energieverbrauch; Personal Rapid Transit; Fahrzeug; Simulation; Parameter; Energianvändning; spårtaxi; fordon; bana; simulering; parametervariation;

   Abstract : Den globala situationen för person- och godstransporter visar att energianvändningen inom transportsektorn stadigt ökar och prognoser tyder på att den kommer att fördubblas till 2050. Den största ökningen förväntas ske i Asien där, Kina kommer att stå för över 12 % av den globala energianvändningen år 2050. READ MORE

4. 23. An Investigation on the Suitability of Abrasive Waterjet Cutting for Hybrid Manufacturing of Gears in Automotive Industry

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Vusal Babashov; Gunel Mammadova; [2015]
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   Abstract : Gears are components in mechanical assemblies used for transmitting power and motion. Gear form cutting (broaching, milling) and gear generating (shaping and hobbing) are two of the main gear manufacturing methods. Usually production involves three stages: (i) soft machining, (ii) heat treatment, and (iii) hard machining. READ MORE

5. 24. LED CommunicationFor Short Range Wireless

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

   Author : Ketong Li; [2015]
   Keywords : Visible light; LED communication and VLC modeling;

   Abstract : With the huge development of semiconductor lighting technologies, the light emitting diodes (LEDs) are promising technology that eventually replacing traditional incandescent and fluorescent lamps for their high power efficiency, environmental friendliness and long predicted product lifetime. Besides lighting, the advent of high-brightness, fast-switching LED lamps has facilitated LED Communication as a new form of Optical Wireless Communication (OWC) in the visible light spectrum. READ MORE

6. 25. Using GIS to measure walkability : A Case study in New York City

   University essay from KTH/Geodesi och geoinformatik

   Author : Razmik Agampatian; [2014]
   Keywords : GIS; walkability; New York City;

   Abstract : Obesity has become a global epidemic due to changes in society and in behavioral patterns of communities over the last decades. The decline in physical activity is one of the major contributors to the global obesity epidemic. Thus programs, plans and policies that promote walking could be a possible solution against obesity and its comorbidities. READ MORE