Essays about: "air and water transport"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 52 essays containing the words air and water transport.

  1. 16. A feasibility study on rail transportation of paperboard at Tetra Pak

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Sanjay Mudaliar; Murilo Teldeschi; [2020]
    Keywords : BRI; Mode choice; total logistics cost; service; environment.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current global trade scenario has a large infrastructural gap, which limits the possibilities for physical distribution of goods among different countries or continents. The ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ will be used to close this gap. Tetra Pak being global organisation would like to explore the possibilities of using rail transport in BRI. READ MORE

  3. 17. High temperature corrosion in exhaust application for heavy-duty trucks

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Alice Moya; [2019]
    Keywords : high temperature corrosion; austenitic steel; cast iron; cast steel; oxidation; exhaust gas; engine; heavy-duty trucks;

    Abstract : Increasing awareness of environmental protection has made both governments and the industry aim for lowering carbon dioxide emissions. For the transport industry this means increasing engine efficiency, replacing fossil fuels with bio-based fuels or full electrification. READ MORE

  4. 18. Hole transport layers in organic solar cells : A study of work functions in nanofilms

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education Research (SMEER)

    Author : Frida Nilsson; [2019]
    Keywords : PEDOT:PSS; PMA; MoO3; organic solar; work function; band gap;

    Abstract : Organic solar cells have been showing promise as a way of producing renewableenergy with the help of light, flexible, and production effective materials.The efficiencies and lifetimes reached in organic solar cells have steadily beenincreasing over the years as more research in the field is being conducted. READ MORE

  5. 19. Resilience Through Form : A case study of Metro Boston, Exploring the Relationship of Urban Form & Extreme Heat

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Gavin Lewis; [2019]
    Keywords : urban heat island; extreme heat; urban form; resilience; remote sensing; Metropolitan Boston;

    Abstract : The severity of extreme heat events paired with the urban heat island effect cannot be overstated, as the impacts are substantial and widespread, affecting peak energy demands, transport systems, air and water quality, and most notably causing heat-related illnesses and death. These consequences make evident the importance of reducing heat in urban areas and ensuring that urban populations are safe during extreme heat events. READ MORE

  6. 20. Lithium-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles : Sustainable to what extent?

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Anton Persson; Daniel Öman; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Increasing environmental laws and regulations regarding emissions and air and water pollution in the transport sector. These laws and regulations combined with the limitation of oil as a natural resource have contributed to research regarding alternative fuels for vehicles. READ MORE