Essays about: "global efficiency"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 683 essays containing the words global efficiency.

1. 11. How does participation in GVCs affect the level of autonomy of suppliers in the automotive industry? A thematic analysis of interviews with suppliers in the automotive industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Henrik Hanning; Astrid Simonsen; [2023-06-28]
   Keywords : Global value chains; supplier autonomy; automotive industry; qualitative research; Swedish suppliers;

   Abstract : This study aimed at investigating how participation in GVC’s affect the level of autonomy of suppliers in the automotive industry. Companies' international value chains are arguably more interconnected than ever before. READ MORE

3. 12. Integrating Waste Heat from Hydrogen Production Into District Heating

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Fawzi Kayali; [2023]
   Keywords : Hydrogen; Electrolysis; Waste Heat Recovery; Combined Heat and Power Plant; District Heating; Simulation; Sustainable Heating Systems; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The aim of this research is to explore the feasibility of the integration of waste heat from electrolyzers within a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and district heating (DH) network and suggest a practical setup for integration. With the escalating emphasis on the development of green hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, a substantial amount of waste heat is generated, typically left unused. READ MORE

4. 13. Optimizing Cyber Security Gap Analysis for Legacy Railway Control Systems : A Proposed New Gap Analysis Process using CIS Benchmarks™

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

   Author : Weicheng Xu; [2023]
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   Abstract : The global concern over cyber security threats to railway control systems is growing due to the factual and potential threats that could lead to severe consequences, including disruption, derailment, and collision. Legacy railway control systems, which were not originally designed with cyber security in mind, are particularly vulnerable to common cyber attacks. READ MORE

5. 14. Techno-economic analysis and simulation of low temperature district heating networks

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

   Author : Ilia Iarkov; [2023]
   Keywords : Low-temperature district heating; Modelica; BTES; LCA; LCC; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The continuous increase in global energy consumption has led to a greater focus on the energy required for heating buildings. This thesis presents a techno-economic model for analysing low-temperature district heating networks coupled with a geothermal heat source. READ MORE

6. 15. Learning How to Learn : Challenges and Learning Experiences in a Network of Southern African - North European Municipal Partnerships

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

   Author : Ulrika Nilsson; Julia Rothoff; [2023]
   Keywords : Municipal Partnership; interorganizational cooperation; bilateral cooperation; efficiency; symbolic value; SDG 17; North-South relations; southern Africa; South Africa; Botswana; Zambia; development cooperation; learnings; challenges; mutuality;

   Abstract : In the light of the urgence of cooperation in the world, for handling global issues, this study offers a discussion on bilateral cooperation, more specifically on municipal partnerships. While previous research has examined some specific cases on possibilities and challengeswith this kind of cooperation, the view of proven efficiency in relation to the symbolic value has fallen short. READ MORE