Essays about: "boating"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the word boating.

  1. 1. Electric Leisure Boats: Enablers and Barriers : A case study of leisure boat manufacturers

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

    Author : FREDRIK IHRFELT; [2023]
    Keywords : Leisure boats; electric boats; electrification; technology management; innovation; industrial transformation; accelerators.; Fritidsbåtar; elbåtar; elektrificering; teknikledning; innovation; industriell transformation; påskyndare.;

    Abstract : Combustion engines and fossil fuels have traditionally driven motor-powered leisure boats. Electrification is quickly transforming the transportation sector, but electric boats are rare. The primary drawback of the electric boat is the high production cost. READ MORE

  3. 2. Interior Design Of Hydro-Foiling Boat

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

    Author : Anton Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Boat; Interior Design; Design; Hydro-Foil; Industrial Design;

    Abstract : Boats have a rich history, evolving in shape and purpose. From ancient logboats to modern superyachts, their design depends on their intended use. Among personal watercraft, such as yachts and motorboats, there are various types like fishing boats and day cruisers. Runabout boats are popular today for leisure. READ MORE

  4. 3. Prototype of a Range Prediction Interface for an Electric Rescue Boat

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Oskar Pålhagen; Erik Halme; [2023]
    Keywords : Electric rescue boat; Battery GUI; Range prediction; Prototyping; Elektrisk räddningsbåt; Batteri GUI; Avståndsestimering; Prototypframställning;

    Abstract : Global warming and its effects on the environment call for electrification of the transportation sector. In this effort, the boating industry has not been a pioneer, while being responsible for almost 3 percent of global anthropogenic carbon emissions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Increased sustainability in boating and leisure craft through re-manufacturing: A case study on a Railactuator

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Material och tillverkning

    Author : Michael Hoang; [2022]
    Keywords : Actuator; Remanufacturing; Marine; Environmental impact; Pugh’s matrix; solidworks; material waste; energy savings.;

    Abstract : As environmental impact and environmental emissions are an important part of today's society, due to climate change, high demands are placed on material selection, how the product is recycled and how the product is remanufactured. Remanufacturing is by definition to manufacture an old product into a new product Remanufacturing is an important process to get a sustainable life in the industries, this is because of the increased consumption of products and technique that are thrown away near the products end-of-life. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of electric hydrofoil boats and fossil driven alternatives

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Dennis Olsson; Felix Glaunsinger; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The pressure on the planet from Global Warming mainly originates from human activity since the Industrial Revolution. If the average temperature would increase by 1.5 degrees compared to pre- industrial level, this could highly affect areas such as biodiversity, food availability and water levels, to just name a few. READ MORE