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1. 1. Biomimicry-driven Design for Sustainable Construction Equipment : Developing an autonomous sensor cleaning system

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

   Author : André Jönsson; Oscar Claesson; [2023]
   Keywords : Biomimicry; Design Thinking; Autonomous vehicles; Sensor cleaning; Biomimikry; Design Thinking; Autonoma fordon; Sensorrengöring;

   Abstract : The reliance on fossil fuels needs to be fizzled out from every part of modern society. Construction equipment is one industry in which the transition away from fossil fuels is underway in favor of electric vehicles. READ MORE

3. 2. Carbon Flows in Sweden : A Substance Flow Analysis of anthropogenic carbon flows

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Sofia Gunnarsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Carbon; Carbon Flow; Carbon Stock; Substance Flow Analysis; Sweden; Industrial Ecology; Anthropogenic;

   Abstract : Carbon (C) is an essential element for all life. However, modern livestock keeping and usage of carbon through burning of fossil fuels are resulting in increased concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere, two important greenhouse gases (GHG). READ MORE

4. 3. Polymerization of isatin towards polymers for anion exchange membranes and gas separation applications

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

   Author : Simone Facchini; [2022]
   Keywords : organic chemistry; membranes; isatin; polymers; Chemistry;

   Abstract : In a world where the problem of energy resources, pollution and all aspects related to these issues becomes more and more dominant, a greater commitment is needed in the search for solutions. The goal of this project is to make a contribution to the research and development of new materials to reduce the environmental impact in some fields. READ MORE

5. 4. A Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Optimizing Fuel Economy of Vehicles

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Omar Zia Toor; [2022]
   Keywords : Internal Combustion Engine; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Machine Learning;

   Abstract : Machine learning (ML) has experienced immense growth in the last decade; applications of ML are found in nearly every sphere of society. We gather a vast amount of data during our day-to-day operations, and the machines use this data to make intelligent decisions for us. Transport is an essential part of our life. READ MORE

6. 5. Validating results from the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment by use of turbulent CFD simulations : A study of a modified U-tube shell-and-tube primary heat exchanger and radiator with molten salts

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

   Author : Malcolm Akner; [2021]
   Keywords : CFD; MSRE; CAD; CHT; experiment; molten; liquid; salt; fluid mechanics; mechanics; fluid; LTU; nuclear; reactor; nuclear reactor; generation four; generation IV; copenhagen atomics; copenhagen; atomics; space engineering; space; engineering; aerospace; thesis; master s thesis; master s; Malcolm; Akner; Erik; CFD; MSRE; CAD; CHT; flytande; salt; strömningslära; strömningsmekanik; fluid; fluidmekanik; LTU; kärnreaktor; generation fyra; generation IV; copenhagen atomics; rymdteknik; flygteknik; ingenjör; civilingenjör; examensarbete; Malcolm; Akner; Erik;

   Abstract : Background Nuclear reactors utilizing molten fuels rather than solid fuels show a massive advantage in energy yield, waste handling and safety features. The only successful reactor utilizing a molten fuel was called the ‘Molten Salt Reactor Experiment’ (MSRE), built and operated in the Oak Ridge national laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee, U.S.A. READ MORE