Essays about: "eq"

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  1. 41. Techno-economic assessment for optimised renewable jet fuel production in Sweden

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

    Author : Jenny Trinh; [2021]
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    Abstract : The aviation industry contributes to more than 2% of global human-inducedCO2-emissions, and it is expected to increase to 3% by 2050 as demand for aviation grows. As the industry is still dependent on conventional jet fuel (CJF), one of the key elements to help decarbonise the industry is to transition to renewable jet fuel (RJF). READ MORE

  3. 42. Full life cycle assessment of a cross laminated timber modular building in Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggteknik (BY)

    Author : Ahmad Al-Najjar; [2021]
    Keywords : LCA; Life cycle assessment; CLT; a cross-laminated timber modular building; Prefabricated modules; Environmental impact; Greenhouse gases.; LCA; Livscykelbedömning; KL-trä; korslaminerad träbyggnad; Prefabricerade moduler; Miljöpåverkan; Växthusgaser.;

    Abstract : Building industry contributes to massive amounts of harmful emissions. This trend will continue to rise unless appropriate measures are taken. This master thesis aims to calculate the environmental impact during the whole life time of a prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) modular building. READ MORE

  4. 43. The carbon footprint caused by the oversizing of building service systems : A case study of an NHS Hospital

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maria Hein; [2020]
    Keywords : Design; dimensioning; heating; cooling; boiler; chiller; pump; energy performance; environmental impact; mitigation strategy;

    Abstract : Energy usage in buildings is a main contributor to CO2 emissions and in order for the EU to reach the 2050 goal of carbon-neutrality, there is a great need to improve the energy efficiency in buildings, particularly commercial buildings that often are substantially overdesigned. Excess margins in the design process of building services result in an oversizing of these systems which has great environmental impacts, divided up as the operational and embodied carbon footprints. READ MORE

  5. 44. Evaluation of joint formation on cellulosic surfaces

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Erika Fivaz; [2020]
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    Abstract : Environmental issues are more and more present in our societies. Pollution engendered by plastic waste have drastically increased these past decades, causing several threats to the ecosystem. Therefore, the need of new biodegradable plastics to replace the actual petroleum-based ones is urgent. READ MORE

  6. 45. Comparison of two life cycle assessment tools for infrastructure projects in Sweden : A case study at Atkins Sverige AB

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma Linder; [2020]
    Keywords : Simplified life cycle assessment; infrastructure; sustainability; Förenklad livscykelanalys; infrastruktur; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : The construction sector has a large impact on the environment and is an industry where sustainable development is of importance moving forward. It requires large amount of materials, and is both waste and carbon intense. READ MORE