Essays about: "history of transportation"

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1. 16. Elucidation of structural Properties of amyloid-like Fibrils via Solid State NMR

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Malisa Mantonico; [2018]
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   Abstract : The invention of plastic has revolutionized people's life style not only by facilitating the storage and transportation of various goods but also by improving mechanical properties of mankind's technological advances. However, plastic is considered to be harmful, as it contains toxic chemical compounds which are accumulated due to its persistence. READ MORE

3. 17. An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Luca Stoffels; Willem Prinsen; [2018]
   Keywords : Consolidation; Consolidation strategy; Supply chain management; Case study; Simulation; Consignment stock; Monitoring; Transportation; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : An Optimization of Inbound Logistic Flows at Haldex by Applying Consolidation and Monitoring to a Distribution Network. By Luca Stoffels and Willem Prinsen Throughout history the same factors have been of major importance regarding the transportation of goods between companies: costs, speed and reliability. READ MORE

4. 18. Asset Management of Electrical Transportation Systems with Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Ground Support Equipment: Case Study Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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

   Author : Hampus Wirén; [2018]
   Keywords : Life cycle costs; total cost of ownership; ground support equipment; electrified transportation; asset management; electric vehicle; more electric vehicles; RCAM;

   Abstract : We have come a long way in the pursuit of reducing our carbon footprint from our way of living, bycontinuously development of batteries and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles to decrease thedemand for fossil fuels, improving the overall energy efficiency and to increase awareness of the problemto the population. One of the industries, that during the last decades has undergone vast improvements,is the development of the airplane engines due to increased emission regulations, for the aviationindustry, and to reduce the costs of air travel. READ MORE

5. 19. Memories of Oaxen

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

   Author : Anna Wallström; [2018]
   Keywords : memories; hinterland; urban; sustainability;

   Abstract : In Sweden over 60 % of the population live in a city with a population over 5000 inhabitants (Statistiska centralbyrån). The city life is in many ways considered to be a more sustainable lifestyle with shorter transportation routes and possibilities to co-use various systems. READ MORE

6. 20. Brăila- The tale of a city (re)defined by water

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Ana-Maria Negru; [2018]
   Keywords : Sustainable urban design; Storm-water management; Urban system; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : The city of Brăila, Romania, has been undergoing a lot of changes in the last two decades, but as the city is shrinking there is a new initiative to change the current paradigm and to reinvent the city. This process starts with the creation of an urban system with the neighboring city of Galați that will attract more funds from a regional and national level. READ MORE