Essays about: "electricity use and unit processes"

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  1. 1. Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of an Electrochemical Hydrogenation Process Over a Nickel Foam Cathode

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Hanson Appiah-Twum; [2022]
    Keywords : Scale-up; early process design; catalysis; environmental impact; hotspot analysis; green chemistry;

    Abstract : The need for a safe and sustainable chemical industry has called for the development of emerging technologies with improved environmental performance. In this study, an emerging electrochemical hydrogenation process over Ni foam is being developed at the laboratory scale with an expectation of less environmental impacts than a conventional palladium on carbon hydrogenation process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Considerations and Novel Technologies in Industrial Water Treatment - Treatment of challenging wastewater

    University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

    Author : Nils Toll; [2021]
    Keywords : Industrial water treatment; considerations; novel technologies; BOD; COD; organic waste; heavy metals; desalination; Industriell vattenrening; nyckelfaktorer; nya teknologier; organiskt avfall; tungmetaller; avsaltning;

    Abstract : Industriell vattenrening är ett extremt viktigt område inom Miljöskyddsteknik då 60% av allt sötvatten inom Sverige används av industrier. Substanser som PFAS, aromatiska textilfärger, fenol och läkemedelsrester är extra utmanande då dessa kan vara gifta för biologisk rening. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Alternative Polymers to Poly(vinyl chloride) for Use in Flooring Applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Caroline Almqvist; Pernilla Larsson; [2021]
    Keywords : PVC; Flooring; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Polymer technology; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Poly(vinyl chloride) has a long history of use in the flooring industry. Throughout the years, several environmental and health issues have arisen concerning the production, usage and disposal of PVC. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessment of the circadian stimulus potential of an integrative lighting system in an office area

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

    Author : Elif Ceren Yilmaz; Rawan Abdulhaq; [2020]
    Keywords : Alertness; Circadian Rhythm; Circadian light effect; Daylighting; Energy efficiency; Entrainment; Health; Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells; Light response; Melanopsin; Melatonin suppression; Photometric; Sleep quality; spectral sensitivity; Wavelength.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nowadays, people spend 90% of their time indoors, thus creating a healthy indoor environment for occupants is of great importance. Lighting in office spaces is an important aspect when it comes to occupant health and well-being. READ MORE

  6. 5. State of the art within life cycle assessments of lithium-ion batteries : an investigative study of key differences in previous studies and future needs of research

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Lollo Liu; [2020]
    Keywords : life cycle assessment methods; lithium-ion batteries; electric vehicle; environmental impact;

    Abstract : The use of electric vehicles has seen a rapid growth in the past decade as it is expected to have an important role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. The increased demand for electric vehicles has in turn amplified the demand for traction batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries. READ MORE