Essays about: "LCA."

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  1. 16. A Comparative Lifecycle Impact Analysis: Assessing Global Warming Potential of Newly Manufactured and Reused Bricks for Building Construction in Sweden

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

    Author : Set Nyi Aung; Srikanth Panda; [2023]
    Keywords : Newly manufactured Bricks; Reused Bricks; Lifecycle Impact Assessment; GaBi ts; openLCA; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The aim of the study is to compare the environmental performance in terms of Global Warming Potential (GWP), for reused bricks and newly manufactured bricks used in Swedish Construction Industry. The objective of the study was to compile and conduct Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), in terms of GWP, of newly manufactured and reused clay façade bricks used in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 17. Climate and economic implications of structure and façade materials on a building's life cycle performance : A case study of a multi-family building in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljö

    Author : Maximilian Jatzkowski; [2023]
    Keywords : life cycle assessment; life cycle analysis; multi-family building; life cost analysis; facade; environmental analysis; livscykelanalys; miljöanalys; flerbostadshus; livskostnadsanalys; stomme; fasad;

    Abstract : This study has been conducted in cooperation with OBOS Kärnhem. The objective of the study is to assess environmental impacts from different structural and facade materials to find a configuration with the lowest impact, and to assess the economic implications of different structural and façade materials. READ MORE

  4. 18. Greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency of various renewable energy pathways in the truck industry : An LCA and energy efficiency analysis on fuel production for and manufacturing of 40 tonne heavy trucks in Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Jacob Axell; [2023]
    Keywords : Hydrogen; Sweden; 40-tonne haulage truck; LCA; Wind energy; Bio fuel; Energy efficiency; CO2 emissions;

    Abstract : This study focuses on assessing the greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency of 40-tonne haulage trucks in fuel production and manufacturing in a Swedish context. The aim was to provide accurate greenhouse gas accounting and evaluate the contribution to mitigating climate change. READ MORE

  5. 19. The carbon footprint of rye bread production in Sweden : a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the Fazer product Rågkusar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Stella Hildersten; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; bread; rye bread; bread production; sustainable development; carbon footprint; global warming potential;

    Abstract : The future will require sustainable food systems; systems that meets the present and the future with consideration of economic and social development, as well as environmental protection. In the current food system, two key drivers towards environmental pressure are agriculture and food consumption. READ MORE

  6. 20. Life Cycle Assessment of Absolicon solar thermal collector field for district heating in Härnösand

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ohm Ariyakhajorn; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; Solar Thermal Energy; District Heating System; Livscykelanalys; Solvärme; Fjärrvärmesystem;

    Abstract : Global energy consumption has been increasing continuously every year. Many energy sources are utilized. Conventional fossil fuels are not sustainable, and their environmental impacts are more apparent than ever before. For heating purposes, most of the heat still comes from combustion of both non-renewable and renewable energy sources. READ MORE