Essays about: "california carbon"

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  1. 1. Life Cycle Assessment of organic and conventional conserved crushed tomatoes for the Swedish market

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Manuela Inglese; [2022]
    Keywords : tomato; crushed tomato; supply chain; carbon footprint; energy use;

    Abstract : The current global food system has been identified as responsible for a large part of global environmental impact, and the environmental impact of agriculture has significantly increased mainly due to its production practices and activities included in the entire product supply chain. The tomato supply-chain has an important role in the global agri-food industry, identifying California, Italy, China, Spain, Portugal and Turkey as the leading producers globally, and Italy and Spain among the main exporters of tomato products in Europe. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluating the Embodied Carbon Impact of Modular Construction through the Application of Zero-Loss Yield

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Eduardo Neuman-Beer; [2021]
    Keywords : embodied carbon; modular construction; carbon efficiency; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Modular construction has recently become a renowned method of building. Many studies have been conducted on the benefits of modular construction; however, the available literature on its potential downsides is scarce. READ MORE

  4. 3. CFD and Experimental Study of Refuelling and Venting a Fuel System

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanisk värmeteori och strömningslära

    Author : Aditya Naronikar; Anton Riström; [2019]
    Keywords : CFD; VOF; multiphase; refuelling; gasoline; ORVR; automotive; volvo;

    Abstract : In 1999, California Air Resources Board (CARB) implemented a regulation that required all gasoline cars sold in California be fitted with an Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System (ORVR). The ORVR system is designed to prevent Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from escaping into the atmosphere during refuelling by storing the gas vapours in a carbon canister. READ MORE

  5. 4. CFD and Experimental Study of Refuelling and Venting a Fuel System

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Anton Riström; Aditya Naronikar; [2019]
    Keywords : CFD; refuelling; automotive; ORVR; fuel; VOF; volume of fluid; multiphase;

    Abstract : In 1999, California Air Resources Board (CARB) implemented a regulation that required all gasoline cars sold in California be fitted with an Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System (ORVR). The ORVR system is designed to prevent Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from escaping into the atmosphere during refuelling by storing the gas vapours in a carbon canister. READ MORE

  6. 5. Greenhouse gas Reduction in Infrastructure Projects : With a case study of California High-Speed Rail

    University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms)

    Author : Daniel Balian; [2017]
    Keywords : Carbon management; CO2 reduction; Greenhouse gases; LCA; Infrastructure; Sustainability Assessment Scheme; Rating System; Value Chain; Actors; Stakeholders.;

    Abstract : Infrastructure projects are today major contributors to global warming. However, various strategies for reduction of greenhouse gas emission are available, as described in sustainability assessment schemes and performed in infrastructure projects. READ MORE