Essays about: "global warming and energy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 401 essays containing the words global warming and energy.

  1. 16. Evaluating the Performance of a Solar Thermal Field: A Case Study with Proposed Improvements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Anton Segovia Lundh; [2023]
    Keywords : solar thermal; concentrated solar power CSP ; renewable energy; performance evaluation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Given the urgency of climate change, alternative energy sources, and policy strategies are needed to reach the net-zero emission goals and halt global warming. Solar thermal energy is a renewable and abundant energy source that could be a part of the solution. READ MORE

  3. 17. Fuel Transition for Gas Turbines : In a Changing European Energy Landscape

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

    Author : Lovisa Langerak; [2023]
    Keywords : energy technology; gas turbine; energy transition; Europe; green fuels; hydrogen; ammonia; biofuels; energiteknik; gasturbin; energiomställning; Europa; gröna bränslen; vätgas; ammoniak; biobränslen;

    Abstract : The transition to renewable energy sources is vital to mitigate global warming and achieve the climate targets set by the EU. The availability of natural gas in Europe is challenged due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leading to a shift towards fossil-free alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 18. Climate and economic implications of structure and façade materials on a building's life cycle performance : A case study of a multi-family building in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Byggteknik och byggd miljö

    Author : Maximilian Jatzkowski; [2023]
    Keywords : life cycle assessment; life cycle analysis; multi-family building; life cost analysis; facade; environmental analysis; livscykelanalys; miljöanalys; flerbostadshus; livskostnadsanalys; stomme; fasad;

    Abstract : This study has been conducted in cooperation with OBOS Kärnhem. The objective of the study is to assess environmental impacts from different structural and facade materials to find a configuration with the lowest impact, and to assess the economic implications of different structural and façade materials. READ MORE

  5. 19. Deep-Decarbonization of the Industrial Sector through Electrification in France : Analysis of Current Status, Technologies and Policies

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

    Author : Alexandra Couchy; [2023]
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    Abstract : The increasing scientific awareness around man’s responsibility towards global warming has led to political decisions and actions, in order to try to curb the phenomenon of climate change. As a pioneer in tackling greenhouse gases emissions, Europe is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with emission reduction targets of -55% by 2030, and Member States have had to make plans to fulfil this goal. READ MORE

  6. 20. 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