Essays about: "environmental system analysis tools"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 108 essays containing the words environmental system analysis tools.
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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 miljöteknikAbstract : 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
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2. Interacting futures of the Swedish food system
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Food systems are complex social-ecological systems. Currently, they are the source of large-scale health problems and environmental impacts, and there is widespread agreement that transformative change is needed. Scenarios are useful tools for directing such change, as they provide engaging future visions that work well with complex systems. READ MORE
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3. A catch-22 scenario in the Swedish food system : –A scientific examination of cyprinid fishingand its management possibilities in Sweden
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Cyprinid fish like roach, bream and ide are natural resources in Sweden that were common and consumed in households up to the late 19th century. Due to societal changes during the industrialization cyprinids lost their domestic importance. Today we see an increasing demand for sustainable food sources. READ MORE
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4. Flexible Sector Coupling (FSC) of Electrical and Thermal Sectors via Thermal Energy Storage (TES) : A Case Study on Oskarshamn Energi
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The integration of distributed energy sources and systems is of high relevance for the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. Taking into consideration the amount of emissions produced by the heating sector, which account for at least half of the energy demand in buildings, district heating systems have the potential to play a key role in the transition, by enabling the integration of various energy sources and provide flexible energy services to the grid. READ MORE
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5. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE