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  1. 1. Investigating the Potential of Circular Economy in Stockholm’s Craft Classes : A Case Study Comparing Secondary Wood to Virgin Wood Using LCA and LCC

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

    Author : Magdalena Smolic; Zin Haji; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Life Cycle Costs; LCC; behavioral study; environmental impact assessment; circular economy; reuse; climate neutral cities; wood craft class; land use; water use; global warming potential; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Livscykelkostnadsanalys; LCC; Beteende studie; miljökonsekvensbedömning; cirkulär ekonomi; återanvändning; klimatneutrala städer; träslöjd; markanvändning; vattenanvändning; global uppvärmningspotential.;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of implementing secondary wood from recycling centers into wood crafts in Stockholm schools. The thesis is conducted in a case study setting as a part of the "Climate Neutral Stockholm 2030" sub-project 3. READ MORE

  3. 2. Decentralizing electricity generation in Cuba : Implementation of a microgrid in the sugar mil lCarlos Baliño

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

    Author : Aylin Berber; Cornelia Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Microgrid; renewable energy; bagasse; self-sufficiency; Microgrid; förnybar energi; bagass; självförsörjande;

    Abstract : Cuba has a long history of different dependencies and is a country facing many energy challenges, and therefore seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The purpose of this degree project is therefore to conceptualize a microgrid based on renewable energy sources for local energy sustainability at the lowest cost possible. READ MORE

  4. 3. Top-down cost assessment and market regulatory conditions affecting BESS feasibility in the Spanish framework : Exploring the viability of utility-scale stand-alone Battery Energy Storage Systems in Spain

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

    Author : Pere Abelló Sunyer; [2023]
    Keywords : Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS ; Regulatory framework; Operational optimization; Economic viability;

    Abstract : This thesis report provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory landscape governing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Spain and offers insights into their operational optimization and economic viability. The study centers on a 40 MW BESS and explores three distinct case studies, each representing varying system durations (one, two, and four hours) and two different electricity price scenarios (2019 and 2022). READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of the Industrial Feasibility of Hydrogen Production with Small Modular Reactors : With insights from a case study in Sweden

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

    Author : Elias Ljunggren; [2023]
    Keywords : Small Modular Reactors; SMR; Hydrogen; Levelized Cost of Hydrogen; Hydrogen Purchase Agreement; Små Modulära Reaktorer; SMR; Vätgas; Utjämnad Kostnad för Vätgas; Vätgasköpavtal;

    Abstract : This report conducts an in-depth examination of the potential for Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-based hydrogen production in Sweden's emerging nuclear market. Aligned with Sweden's ambitious targets of achieving carbon dioxide neutrality by 2045 and transitioning its steel and industry sectors to fossil-free production by 2035, the report explores the unique value proposition that a focal company can offer. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulator improvements and scenario testing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

    Author : Lukas Gunnarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : software testing; test-driven development; test effectiveness; test automation; simulator; keybox;

    Abstract : The usage of a graphical user interface (GUI) in software often make up for a greatexperience for the user and is often not an issue, until the only way to run a programis through a GUI. Such a dependency will make development of a project very hardas the only way to perform tests is to execute them manually. READ MORE