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  1. 1. Energy efficiency of smelting of scrap aluminium in HPDC facilities : Available and upcoming technologies

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

    Author : Bogdan Radu Racsi; [2023]
    Keywords : high pressure die casting; HPDC; energy efficiency; cast house remelting; internal aluminium scrap; melting furnace; melting and holding furnace; drivers; barriers;

    Abstract : The aluminium industry is anticipated to witness a surge in demand, with projectionsof a two to three-fold increase by 2050. Meeting environmental objectives andaddressing the growing emphasis on sustainability from both the industry andconsumers seeking eco-friendly products present significant challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. Value of CO2 neutrality for sustainable engineering steel: A case study of Ovako AB

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Erik Larsson; Filip Smith; [2022]
    Keywords : Automotive; Battery electric vehicle; Bearing; Blast furnace; Carbon border adjustment mechanism; Carbon dioxide; Electric arc furnace; Emissions trading system; Engineering steel; Green steel; Greenhouse gas; Innovation; Internal combustion engine; Life cycle analysis; Mining; Paris agreement; Science based target initiative; Steel; Sustainability; Sustainable steel; Triple bottom line;

    Abstract : Steel production is today one of the most CO2-demanding activities and causes 8% of the global emissions of GHG. It is crucial for the industry to reduce its emissions radically in order to be in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Science-Based Target initiative. READ MORE

  4. 3. Utilising waste heat from Edge-computing Micro Data Centres : Financial and Environmental synergies, Opportunities, and Business Models

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Eleanor Jane Dowds; Fatme El-Saghir; [2021]
    Keywords : Edge-computing; Micro Data Centre; waste heat; District Heating;

    Abstract : In recent times, there has been an explosion in the need for high-density computing and data processing. As a result the Internet and Communication Technology (ICT) demand on global energy resources has tripled in the last five years. READ MORE

  5. 4. Influence of bio-coal ash respectively coal structure on coke production and coke quality

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell miljö- och processteknik

    Author : Frida Bäck; [2019]
    Keywords : Bio-coke; bio-coal; leaching; coke quality; carbon structures; torrefied sawdust;

    Abstract : In recent years, the consequences of global warming have increased the discussion about the climate impact caused by humans and the fossil emissions. Sweden has decided to reduce the negative climate impact with a zero vision for the fossil carbon dioxide emissions in year 2045. READ MORE

  6. 5. Alternative methods to prevent thermal cracking in concrete

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    Author : Alexander Barchin; Navid Sedighi; [2019]
    Keywords : Massive concrete structures; heat development; cement hydration; temperature reduction; cracking; fly ash; ice; coarse aggregates; cooling methods; practical tests.; Massiva betongkonstruktioner; värmeutveckling; cementhydrataion; temperaturreducering; sprickbildning; flygaska; is; grov ballast; kylningsmetoder praktiska försök.;

    Abstract : In the construction industry, concrete is the most common material, because of its good properties such as compressive strength and endurance. Concrete is a composition of several different materials where one of the main components is cement. When the hydration process starts, large amount of heat is generated. READ MORE