Essays about: "ReCiPe indicators"

Found 5 essays containing the words ReCiPe indicators.

  1. 1. Estimating the Potential Life Cycle Environmental Impacts of Current and Future Electric Passenger Cars

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Michael Samsu Koroma; [2018]
    Keywords : Electric cars; plug-in hybrid; life cycle assessment; ReCiPe indicators; environmental performance; Elbilar; plug-in hybrid; livscykelanalys; ReCiPe-indikatorer; miljöprestanda;

    Abstract : The road transport sector is heavily dependent on fossil-fuel based technologies, and as a result, contribute a significant share towards climate change and other environmental problems. If the transport sector is to reduce its adverse impacts on climate change, then it requires a global shift towards low-carbon technologies. READ MORE

  2. 2. The gut microbial composition in humans in hot occupational settings and the effects of drinking buttermilk

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Danping Song; [2015]
    Keywords : Gut microbiota; Buttermilk; heat stress; livsmedelsteknologi; food technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The principal aims of the present study were to examine the latent heat stress relieving capacity of drinking buttermilk and to observe the human gut microbiota in hot occupational condition. A human crossover intervention study with 12 volunteers was studied, each of them performed 3 hours of physical work in a heat chamber. READ MORE

  3. 3. Investigation of possible approaches for consequential electricity markets in ecoinvent

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Malin Pettersson; [2015]
    Keywords : KonsekvensLCA; ecoinvent; elmarknader; långsiktig marginaldata; LCI-modellering; prognoser; Consequential LCA; electricity markets; long-term marginal data; LCI modelling; forecasts; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Version 3 av ecoinvent är den första databasen att erbjuda möjligheten att koppla samman livscykelinventeringar (LCI) utefter olika länkningsalgoritmer. Genom dessa länkningsalgoritmer tar ecoinvent nu fram bakgrundslivscykelinventeringar med både medeldata och långsiktig marginaldata (t.ex. över elmarknader i olika länder). READ MORE

  4. 4. Life Cycle Assessment of concrete structures using public databases : Comparison of a fictitious bridge and tunnel

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Maxime Boulenger; [2011]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment LCA; quantitative simplified LCA; tunnel; bridge; fictitious location; environmental impacts;

    Abstract : Concrete structures represent a huge investment in terms of materials and energy and they lead to significant environmental impacts. Thus, there is a need to choose the most sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. READ MORE

  5. 5.   MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS: THE RECIPE FOR STRATEGIC VISUALIZATION :   - ONE CASE AND TWO CONTROL SYSTEMS; BALANCED SCORECARD AND TABLEAU DE BORD

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ann Björk; Malin Sjöstrand; [2011]
    Keywords : Management Control System; Key Performance Indicators; Balanced Scorecard; Tableau de Bord.;

    Abstract : Abstract Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to contribute to a richer understanding of the two management control systems, Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and Tableau de Bord (TDB), and their ability to function in a real life setting, as an important element for efficiently support organization’s strategy. Design/Methodology/Approach: A case study, containing Company A, was executed through a qualitative approach with the intention to connect the theories, the control systems BSC and TDB, to a real life setting. READ MORE