Essays about: "MCA"

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  1. 11. Techno-economic Analysis and Market Potential Study of Solar Heat in Industrial Processes : A Fresnel Direct Steam Generation case study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Guillermo de Santos López; [2021]
    Keywords : Solar heat in industrial processes; techno-economic analysis; market potential; direct steam generation; Fresnel technology;

    Abstract : The industrial sector not only has a big contribution to global emissions but also a low share of renewable energy for heat demand. Knowing that most of the energy consumption in industry is heat and that half of it is at medium-low temperature (below 400 ºC), it is a great market for the integration of solar thermal technologies. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Nuclear Option : A Global Sustainability Appraisal of Civil Nuclear Energy

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Sebastian Arnström; [2020]
    Keywords : nuclear power; solar power; wind power; sustainability; sustainable development; sustainable energy development; sustainability of nuclear power; nuclear accidents; nuclear weapons proliferation; nuclear fuel depletion;

    Abstract : Energy production systems are essential for human progress. They fuel the technologies that underpin economic growth and are prerequisite for efficient food production, education and healthcare. On the flip side, they also incur substantial eco-social costs. READ MORE

  4. 13. Multi-Criteria Analysis of the proposed Hyperloop transport project in Northern Holland

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Yogesh Sane; [2020]
    Keywords : Hyperloop; Multi-Criteria Analysis; Sustainable Transport; Fifth Mode of Transport; Emerging Technology; Hyperloop; Flerkriterieanalys; Hållbar transport; Femte transportsättet; Emerging Technology;

    Abstract : New technological advancements such as the “Hyperloop” touted as “the fifth mode of transport” could be an answer to the problems ailing the current transport industry. Hyperloop consists of transport pods running through low pressure tubes for the high speed(upto 1000 km/hr) transportation of goods and people. READ MORE

  5. 14. Comparison of two life cycle assessment tools for infrastructure projects in Sweden : A case study at Atkins Sverige AB

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma Linder; [2020]
    Keywords : Simplified life cycle assessment; infrastructure; sustainability; Förenklad livscykelanalys; infrastruktur; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : The construction sector has a large impact on the environment and is an industry where sustainable development is of importance moving forward. It requires large amount of materials, and is both waste and carbon intense. READ MORE

  6. 15. Small-scale biogas : A techno-economic comparison of Internal Combustion Engines, Micro Gas Turbines and Stirling Engines

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Emil Sund; [2020]
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    Abstract : Gas driven power generation is expected to increase in the near future due to significantly lesser environmental impact than oppose to conventional fuels like coal and oil. Today, Natural Gas (NG) is the dominant product on the market and biogas, which originates from degradable organic waste, has not reached its full market potential due to bottlenecks in utilization. READ MORE