Essays about: "Multi-criteria analysis MCA"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 34 essays containing the words Multi-criteria analysis MCA.

  1. 11. Limiting microplastic pollution from municipal wastewater treatment : A circular economic approach

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jordy van Osch; [2020]
    Keywords : Microplastics; circular economy; wastewater treatment plant; resource recovery; Multi-criteria analysis;

    Abstract : The increasing amount of microplastics found in the environment have underscored the urgency to identify, develop and deploy scenarios in which municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTPs) limit the release of urban microplastics into the environment. Simultaneously, the global trend towards a circular economy has defined the conditions for these scenarios in relation to the water-energy- nutrient nexus. READ MORE

  2. 12. Can organic waste fuel the buses in Johannesburg? : A study of potential, feasibility, costs and environmental performance of a biomethane solution for public transport

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Johanna Niklasson; Linnea Bergquist Skogfors; [2018]
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    Abstract : Like many large cities, Johannesburg faces several sustainability challenges such as unsustainable use of natural resources, emissions contributing to environmental- and waste related problems. The city is a provincial transport centre, and the transport sector is responsible for a large share of the city’s energy demand and emissions. READ MORE

  3. 13. Increased Safety on Cycling Paths by Improving Road Maintenance : A Concept to Report Faults and Provide Grades on Cycling Paths

    University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och miljöteknik

    Author : Sara Vitmosse; [2018]
    Keywords : MCA; Cycling infrastructure; Operation and maintenance; Mobile application; reporting system;

    Abstract : Urbanisation is increasing and more sustainable transport modes are promoted, in both the sustainable development goals and the national goals. Sweden has developed a national cycling strategy, with the purpose to improve cycling infrastructure and make more people chose the bike. READ MORE

  4. 14. A sustainability assessment for public buses : A multi-criteria approach

    University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och miljöteknik

    Author : Eamon Magorrian; [2018]
    Keywords : MCA; Transport; Sustainability; Efficiency; Cost; Bus; HVO; FAME; Bioethanol; Biogas; BEV; Weighting;

    Abstract : Many city planners, regional authorities and transport providers are tasked with the challenging job of selecting which type of public buses are suited to their location and priorities. The challenges of which are multidimensional in nature due to different policies to adhere to as well as economic, environmental and technical tradeoffs between options. READ MORE

  5. 15. On the Market Potential of Modular Stirling CSP Systems With Storage in the MENA

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Youssef Benmakhlouf Andaloussi; [2018]
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    Abstract : Given the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, integrated storage solutions are necessary to accomplish the energy shift necessary for sustainable development. In the case of solar, PV-BESS tend to be highly capital intensive, especially for long storage hours most needed to guarantee stable electricity production day and night. READ MORE