Essays about: "eliminating waste"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words eliminating waste.

  1. 1. Flexible project management in highly regulated railway signaling projects

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

    Author : Teresa Talio; [2023]
    Keywords : Signalling; Railway; System development; Systems Engineering; Lean Philosophy; Stage-Gate Process; Signalering; järnväg; systemutveckling; systemteknik; Lean-filosofi; Stage-gate-processen;

    Abstract : Railway is a complex system, with many components that are linked with one another. If a failure occurs in a sub-system, it can affect the functionality and the safety of the whole. Signalling represents a crucial component of the railway system because it ensures safety, and it can optimize capacity on the lines. READ MORE

  3. 2. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer

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

    Author : Elin Kjellberg; Violet Mirgati; [2023]
    Keywords : circular economy; circular business model; cross-sector collaboration; transportation industry; repurpose; circulär ekonomi; cirkulär affärsmodell; tvärsektionella samarbeten; transportindustrin; repurpose; återbruk;

    Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE

  4. 3. From farm to food waste? : Opportunities and limitations for a circular economy in the cow milk and oat drink industries

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Linnea Fundberg; Zandra Hedlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; food waste; supply chain managment; oat drink; dairy; sustainability;

    Abstract : The purpose of our thesis is to determine to what extent the cow milk and oat drink industries can implement a circular economy according to Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s definition. In addition, we will discuss the impact on the overall sustainability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparative Analysis of Modern Energy Systems for Ice Rinks

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

    Author : Pendar Hemati; [2023]
    Keywords : Ice rinks; refrigeration; heat recovery; CO2; ammonia; propane; Pistas de hielo; refrigeración; recuperación de calor; CO2; amoníaco; propano;

    Abstract : Ice rinks are highly energy-intensive commercial buildings with an average annual energy consumption of 1,000 MWh, most of it being used to cover the simultaneous heating and cooling demands. The aim of this thesis is to find the most energy efficient energy system for ice rinks by evaluating different system modifications and refrigerants. READ MORE

  6. 5. FAULT DETECTION IN AIR HANDLING UNIT (AHU) USING MACHINE LEARNING

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Mikrodataanalys

    Author : Humphry Takang Bate; Wilkingson Igbinosun; [2022]
    Keywords : Fault Detection; AHU; Machine Learning;

    Abstract : Fault in Air Handling Unit (AHU) of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings is a challenge that building managements face. These faults cause buildings to waste 15 – 30% of the energy consumed by the AHU. READ MORE