Essays about: "cradle-to-gate"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the word cradle-to-gate.

1. 1. Life cycle assessment of metal laser powder bed fusion : A deep dive into the significance of system boundary expansion and improvement potential

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Christian Rotter; Erik Fagerberg; [2023]
   Keywords : additive manufacturing; life cycle assessment; powder bed fusion; system boundaries; metal laser powder bed fusion; environmental impact; global warming potential;

   Abstract : Metal additive manufacturing (MAM) is a manufacturing technology experiencing a rapid expansion rate. Metal laser powder bed fusion (ML-PBF) is among the most popular techniques in this field. The environmental implications of it are often discussed in literature and compared to conventional manufacturing. READ MORE

3. 2. A Simulation-Based Decision Support Tool for Circularity : Remanufacturing of an Electric Machine Case Study

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Mayari Pérez Tay; [2023]
   Keywords : Simulation; remanufacturing; circular business; electric machine;

   Abstract : Over the last years, environmental concerns have grown regarding the pressure manufacturing activities exerts on natural resources. Many materials have been classified by the EU as scarce, rare earth elements found in magnets are amongst critical materials with high supply risk. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Techno-economic and environmental analysis of alternative pathways for urea fertilizer production.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Wilson Rodriguez; [2023]
   Keywords : Urea fertilizer; ammonia; natural gas; biogas; GWP; PE; hydrogen; nitrogen; technologies.;

   Abstract : The increasing global population has placed significant pressure on meeting food demands, leading to the widespread use of fertilizers to enhance crop yields. Urea, being the most used fertilizer globally, has contributed to improved agricultural productivity. READ MORE

6. 5. Life cycle assessment of a camera system : A case study at Veoneer

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

   Author : Ahamed Wazeem; Dharshan Siddarth Mohan; [2023]
   Keywords : life cycle assessment LCA ; FLC2; mono camera system; environmental impact; impact categories.; livscyeklanalys LCA ; FLC2; monokamerasystem; miljöpåverkan; effektkategorier.;

   Abstract : With the growing number of cameras installed in automobiles for a safe driving experience, their environmental impact is relatively unknown and inevitably, the need to calculate its life cycle impact arises. Therefore, this study aims to conduct an attributional life cycle assessment (LCA) to determine the environmental impact of a mono camera system namely the Forward-Looking Camera -2 (FLC2) used in automobiles. READ MORE