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1. 1. Factors influencing the generation of carbon monoxide in fires partially suppressed through water mist application

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Haydn Lewis; [2020]
   Keywords : Fire safety engineering; water mist; fire suppression; carbon monoxide; water; combustion; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Fires in the built environment typically consist of diffusion flames with inefficient mixing of fuel and oxygen, resulting in a degree of incomplete combustion and the generation of carbon monoxide. Fire suppression systems, used to control the growth and spread of fire, influence the combustion reaction process. READ MORE

3. 2. Risk estimation of multi-polluted soils in contact with lacustrine systems

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Gustav Hederfeld; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The area of "Norra Hamnstaden" in Lidköping has been used for several different industires for more than 100 years and porcelain has been produced there since 1912. The sub-area studied in this thesis has been used as a landfill for industrial waste including waste from the local porcelain factory, Rörstrand. READ MORE

4. 3. Feasibility study of a district heating system in the Spanish city of Gijón

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Luis Sánchez García; [2017]
   Keywords : District Heating; Spain; Gijón; Feasibility study; Fjärrvärme; Spanien; Gijón; Genomförbarhetsstudie;

   Abstract : The current energy context is characterized by the absolute necessity to reduce carbon emissions in order to tackle climate change and avoid its bleakest consequences. Furthermore, the overall energy supply system presents plentiful inefficiencies that lead to outrageous waste of energy. READ MORE

5. 4. Opportunities and barriers of ride-sharing in work commuting – a case study in Sweden.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : David Bauer; [2017]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Social Practice Theory; emissions; ride-sharing; mobile application;

   Abstract : The world faces human-made hazardous weather events such as heat waves, droughts, floods andwildfires in dimensions which have never been seen before. A crucial contributor to this negative trendis the constantly growing transportation sector. READ MORE

6. 5. ICT and Strategic Sustainable Development: Proposing a Sustainable ICT Hardware Procurement Framework Considering Relevance and Feasibility

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Tanja Tanskanen; [2016]
   Keywords : Green ICT; sustainable ICT; sustainable procurement; circular economy; criteria; FSSD; Strategic Sustainable Development; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world in business sales, energy consumption as well as waste streams. It is pressured for conflict minerals, unsustainable raw material use and hazardous substances, and must quickly respond to these challenges. READ MORE