Essays about: "depletion natural resources"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 50 essays containing the words depletion natural resources.

1. 16. Optimization of Protein Recovery Process from Rapeseed Cake

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Manav Pillai; [2020]
   Keywords : Rapeseed; Food; Protein; Leaching; Recovery; Precipitation; Food engineering; Livsmedelsteknik; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The need for sustainable sources of food is brought about by the never-ending exploitation of natural resource that our planet has provided. The heavy dependence on animal-based foods for protein has led to major depletion of the earth’s resources. READ MORE

3. 17. Life cycle assessment of a CAV, a VAV, and an ACB system in a modern Swedish office building

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

   Author : Nadeen Hassan; [2019]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Environmental impacts; HVAC systems; Environmental indicator; Energy; Environmental performance; Impact assessment; Life cycle impact; Buildings; SimaPRO; Ecoinvent; Manufacturing phase; Operation phase; Active chilled beams; Variable-air-volume system; Constant-air volume system.; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Energy use in buildings contributes significantly to the global energy demand and environmental impacts. Among all building services, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems consume the most energy. HVAC systems are as well one of the largest consumers of natural resources and materials in the building sector. READ MORE

4. 18. A hybrid low - temperature heating system in geothermal retrofitting for public buildings in the Mediterranean climate

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Boumediene Bizimana; [2019]
   Keywords : Hybrid low-temperature floor heating; Energy performance; Thermal comfort; Indoor air quality; Lågtemperaturgolvvärme; Energiprestanda; Termisk komfort; Inomhusluftkvalitet;

   Abstract : More than 50 % of EU’s yearly energy demand is spent on heating and cooling systems with which most of its source is generated from non-renewable fossil fuel [1]. Furthermore, half of the EU buildings are heated with a non-efficient boiler of about 60% or less efficiency [1]. READ MORE

5. 19. Off-grid Solar Products Going Circular: Exploring the potential for repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing strategies and business models for Solar Home Systems and Solar Lanterns in India

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Lucyl Staub; [2019]
   Keywords : circular economy; business model; circular strategy; off-grid; photovoltaics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Off-grid solar products play an essential role in increasing and improving rural energy access, thereby reducing poverty and mitigating climate change. Experiencing fast market growth in Central and Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, off-grid solar products will represent 50% of the newly established electricity connections in the world between 2017 and 2030. READ MORE

6. 20. A hybrid low - temperature heating system in geothermal retrofitting for public buildings in the Mediterranean climate

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Boumediene Bizimana; [2019]
   Keywords : Hybrid low-temperature floor heating; Energy performance; Thermal comfort; Indoor air quality; Lågtemperaturgolvvärme; Energiprestanda; Termisk komfort; Inomhusluftkvalitet;

   Abstract : More than 50 % of EU’s yearly energy demand is spent on heating and cooling systems with which most of its source is generated from non-renewable fossil fuel [1]. Furthermore, half of the EU buildings are heated with a non-efficient boiler of about 60% or less efficiency [1]. READ MORE