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  1. 1. Rapid expansion of roof mounted PV systems in commercial facilities - How can they be insured?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Erik Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : PV system fires; PV component failures; PV regulations; future PV regulations; PV risk assessment; PV risk evaluation; PV insurance price; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : PV system components that are exposed to unmanageable strain can be overheated, which subsequently results in a fire ignition. Common failure factors are poor component quality, mechanical exposure due to natural phenomena and poor craftmanship. The underlying problem is that PV regulations are lacking in quality or are non-existent. READ MORE

  3. 2. Conditions for Circular Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chains : Exploring Opportunities for Circular Economy Implementation in the Value Chain of Electric Vehicle Batteries in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Johanna Hegenbart; Sofie Rosmark; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Electric Vehicle Batteries; Sustainability; Ecosystem;

    Abstract : To reduce the negative impacts of climate change, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a viable solution in the mobility sector, leading to an increase in battery production and use. For electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) to be sustainable, the total impact of the supply and value chain has to be as low as possible, making the implementation of circular economy (CE) principles a key element in the transition. READ MORE

  4. 3. Longering som verktyg vid hältutredning av hästar : hur påverkas hälta av att ha det halta benet som innerben eller ytterben?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Daniel Svedare; [2022]
    Keywords : häst; hälta; hältutredning; ortopedi; longering; objektiv rörelseanalys;

    Abstract : De veterinärer som under sitt yrkesverksamma liv väljer att arbeta med häst kommer med största sannolikhet att komma i kontakt med hästar som är halta. Tidigare undersökningar visar på att dysfunktion av rörelseapparaten och däribland hältor är klart överrepresenterade vad gäller försäkringsärenden bland svenska hästar. READ MORE

  5. 4. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improved side impact car safety : New IIHS side crash regulation, effect on product design

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Andreas Bäckman; [2022]
    Keywords : Side impact beam; IIHS; side crash; side impact crash testing; crash testing of automobiles; industrial design engineering; automotive design; product design; Sidokrockskydd; IIHS; sidokrock; sidokollision; sidokrocktestning; krocktest av bilar; teknisk design; bildesign; produktdesign;

    Abstract : 23% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in 2019 was side-impact collisions and is a ongoing problem that continues to take people’s lives (IIHS, 2021a). IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is an organization based in USA, which performs vehicle crash tests with the goal of making cars safer and reducing deaths and injuries. READ MORE