Essays about: "GWP"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 98 essays containing the word GWP.

1. 16. Comparative Life CycleAssessment of Two Single Family Dwellings

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Istiqamah Istiqamah; Sina Soleimani Shahraki; [2022]
   Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; One Click LCA; comparative LCA; single-family dwelling; building materials; geographical boundaries;

   Abstract : This study compared the Global Warming Potential (GWP) impact of two single-family dwellings situated in Halmstad and Norrköping. The aim of this thesis work is to investigate how building materials types, material quantities, and geographical boundaries affect the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results. READ MORE

3. 17. Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of electric hydrofoil boats and fossil driven alternatives

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Dennis Olsson; Felix Glaunsinger; [2022]
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   Abstract : The pressure on the planet from Global Warming mainly originates from human activity since the Industrial Revolution. If the average temperature would increase by 1.5 degrees compared to pre- industrial level, this could highly affect areas such as biodiversity, food availability and water levels, to just name a few. READ MORE

4. 18. Evaluation of Building Forms: An analytical study on environmental impact and energy performance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Shivani Mutatkar; Marianna Ciepiela; [2022]
   Keywords : Building form; Form factor; Energy demand; Environmental impact; Global warming potential; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The study consisted of an analysis of buildings with different forms, based on residential archetypes, and an assessment of their energy demand and environmental impact, for Swedish conditions. A Shoebox Study was performed, including seven building archetypes, developed by assembling basic units, shaped like a shoebox. READ MORE

5. 19. Klimatpåverkan och energianvändning vid tillämpning av bio-CCS och bio-CCU från biogasanläggningar

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

   Author : Emelie Wallman; [2022]
   Keywords : livscykelanalys; koldioxid; biometan; power to gas; biologisk metanisering; katalytisk metanisering; elektrolys;

   Abstract : To mitigate the human-induced climate change, Sweden has adopted a climate policy framework that states a net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by the year of 2045 and thereafter negative emissions. To achieve this goal extensive emission mitigation alongside supplementary measures are required. READ MORE

6. 20. Structural strengthening and sustainability improvements of existing buildings – A case study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

   Author : Pardis Niknafs; [2022]
   Keywords : Building retrofit; structural strengthening; energy efficiency; environmental impact; integrated and sustainable intervention; cross-laminated timber; life cycle assessment;

   Abstract : In Sweden, a large share of residential buildings was built more than 50 years ago. Consequently, old materials, poor maintenance, and corrosion can affect the structural performance of these buildings. Additionally, these buildings do not meet the latest energy efficiency and Eurocode regulations. READ MORE