Essays about: "cost control and reduction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 127 essays containing the words cost control and reduction.

  1. 1. Pheromone-based mating disruption to control Spodoptera frugiperda in Tanzania: Possibilites and Constraints for smallholders

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Thomas O'Malley; [2024]
    Keywords : pheromone; mating disruption; fall armyworm; Tanzania; smallholder; Spodeptera frugiperda; integrated pest; management;

    Abstract : Despite a growing interest in the use of pheromones as a more sustainable form of pest control, their use remains unstudied in the smallholder context. This paper is one of the first to study their use by small scale Tanzanian maize farmers to control the invasive pest Spodoptera frugiperda (known as fall armyworm). READ MORE

  3. 2. A case study on Trucks’Crossmembers at Volvo Group

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Aman Sultania; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at investigating the crossmember business within the context of Volvo Trucks, with a focus on identifying standardization opportunities and optimizing the supply chain for improved efficiency and cost savings. The objectives of this study include mapping commonalities in design, raw material grade, surface finish, and thickness across different trucks and brands. READ MORE

  4. 3. Lifetime CostEffectiveness of Constructed Wetland and Rain Garden Facilities in Relation to Expected  Treatment Performance

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Abdullah Noorhussin Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Stormwater; Total cost; StormTac; Cost-effectiveness;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the cost effectiveness of two different stormwater control measure (SCM) facilities, namely a constructed wetland in Boden and a rain garden in Gothenburg (both Sweden), in relation to treatment efficiency and contributing catchment area. The study approach involved collection of data, construction, and maintenance activities with their respective costs, for the two stormwater control measures from commercial and literature data. READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimizing the Performance and Efficiency of District Heating Substations : A Study of the Cooling Process and Overall System Improvements in Ludvika

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Marwan Ali; Eema Sheykhi Narani; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy efficiency in multi-family buildings; District heating efficiency; Sustainability; District heating control; Cooling process;

    Abstract : The concept of future sustainability is driving efforts toward the efficient improvement of energy systems. District heating systems play a key role in balancing the energy system by improving performance and flexibility. READ MORE

  6. 5. An efficient deep reinforcement learning approach to the energy management for a parallel hybrid electric vehicle

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

    Author : Mingwei Liu; [2023]
    Keywords : HEV; EMS; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Learning Efficiency; Fuel Efficiency; HEV; EMS; Djup Förstärkningsinlärning; Inlärningseffektivitet; Bränsleeffektivitet;

    Abstract : In contemporary world, the global energy crisis and raise of greenhouse gas concentration in atmosphere necessitate the energy conservation and emission reduction. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) can achieve great promise in reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by appropriate energy management strategies (EMSs). READ MORE