Essays about: "energy saving construction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words energy saving construction.

1. 1. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

   Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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   Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

3. 2. Wood's Potential as an Eco-Friendly Building Material: A Comparative Study of Wood and Steel Columns in Reducing Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions in Construction

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Shuruq Ibrahim; [2023]
   Keywords : Building; Carbon emissions; Energy use; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Steel; Sustainable development; Wood;

   Abstract : The building sector contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) due to the high energy use in building material production. One of the most critical concerns the World Summit on Sustainable Development must address is saving energy. READ MORE

4. 3. Energy losses from a concrete digester : Analysis of concrete digester at Lundsby biogas

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Hugo Kjellsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Digester; Energy losses; Biogas;

   Abstract : Digesters at a biogas plant have high temperatures and poor insulation. There is great potential to save energy by improving the construction. This study has two aims. One is to compare the difference between a simple steady-state calculation and a calculation that uses simulated values from Heat2. READ MORE

5. 4. Pre-renovation considerations for a Swedish single-family house : Analysis of energy saving potential

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

   Author : Meghdeepa Choudhury; [2021]
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   Abstract : According to United Nations 7th sustainable development goal, increased use of fossil fuels in energy accounts for around 60 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions and in order to debacle this crisis of global warming, the European Union aimed to reduce energy use by 32.5 % within 2030 by improving energy efficiency. READ MORE

6. 5. Feasibility study for electrification of Logistics centre at Stockholm Royal Seaport

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Rohit Kumar Sachdewani; [2021]
   Keywords : Electrification; Battery Storage Systems; GAMS; Optimisation program; Construction Site; Logistics Centre; Elektrifiering; Batterilagringssystem; GAMS; optimeringsprogram; byggarbetsplats; logistikcenter;

   Abstract : In the eastern part of Stockholm, a major urban development project is taking place. It is called Stockholm Royal Seaport and up to the year 2030 approximately 12000 new homes, 35000 workplaces and 600000 square meters of commercial areas will be added to the area. The project has been given a very ambitious environmental action program. READ MORE