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  1. 1. Utilization of Biomethane in Decarbonising India´s Energy Mix

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Niraj Ravindra Kunkulol; [2023]
    Keywords : Anaerobic digestion; biogas; biomethane; membrane filtration; pressure swing adsorption; Anaerob rötning; biogas; biometan; membranfiltrering; trycksvängadsorption;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the potential of biomethane production in India, the impact of its integration into the energy mix, and the corresponding Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emission and potential reduction. India, with its huge population and being an agriculturally rich country, produces gigantic amounts of biodegradable waste from various sources such as Municipal Solid Waste (MSW),agricultural waste, animal husbandry, sugar industry, etc. READ MORE

  3. 2. Energy audit of a single-family house in a city in the middle of Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Daniela Valentina García Gimeno; [2023]
    Keywords : energy audit; building energy efficiency; building envelope; renewable sources; windows efficiency; insulation of houses in Sweden;

    Abstract : The world is currently submerged in two big problems: supply energy crisis and climate change. It is clear that society has to do its best to overcome these challenges, and one effective way to mitigate their effects is by conducting an energy audit, which helps to identify the weaknesses and strengths of the buildings, enabling improvements in their thermal efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 3. A changing energy security environment – a review of alternative energy carriers for light duty vehicles

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Julia Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply chain; Logistic; Energy security; Light duty vehicle;

    Abstract :   The increasing energy demand and its impact on the climate around the world has evoked several sectors´ efforts in order to develop and implement sustainable technologies. Political incentives and companies go toward great changes when it comes to reduction of energy sources from fossil-origins in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achievement of energy security. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enhancing Comfort and Robustness in Hydronic Radiator Systems through Integration of Body Heat Predictions : A Study on a Novel LPV Controller

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

    Author : Fahim Pirmohamed; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy Efficiency; Hydronic Radiators; Linear Parameter-Varying Control; Gain-Scheduling; Occupancy Detection; Radiated Energy Estimation; Thermostatic Radiator Valves; Smart Heating Systems; Robustness; Energieffektivitet; Vattenburna Element; Linjär Parameterberoende Reglering; Gain-Scheduling; Detektering av Närvaro; Beräkning av Utstrålad Energi; Termostatiska Radiatorventiler; Smarta Värmesystem; Robusthet;

    Abstract : The quest to balance occupant comfort with energy efficiency is a key challenge in the field of heating systems, particularly for hydronic radiators. This study addresses this issue by investigating the integration of body heat predictions into a gain-scheduling controller for a hydronic radiator system. READ MORE

  6. 5. Towards low carbon buildings: A case study in Sweden

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

    Author : Huynh Tuan Tran; Victor-Antoine Delorme; [2023]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Environmental impact of building materials; Carbon neutrality; Biobased material; Biochar; Cross Laminated Timber; Biogenic carbon; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study comprehensively evaluated the global warming potential of an office building in a newly built Scandinavian neighbourhood seeking to reach sustainability. The primary objective of the research was to support the city authorities of Helsingborg by providing valuable insights into actual carbon emissions at the building level and proposing measures to minimize these emissions to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. READ MORE