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  1. 1. Smart components : Creating a competitive edge through smart connected drive train on mining machines

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

    Author : KAJOL SINGH; [2021]
    Keywords : Drivetrain; downtime; sensor system; operating data; planned maintenance; spare parts inventory; Drivlina; stillestånd; givarsystem; driftsdata; planerat underhåll; reservdelsinventering;

    Abstract : Major drivetrain components of the Epiroc machines like axles, gearboxes, transmission, torqueconverter, clutch, and bearings are critical components which are focused upon in this thesis. Failure of these major component results in breakdown of the vehicle and if early fault detection is not existing, then this causes engineers and technicians to spend a substantial amount of time to identify the root cause of the failure. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improvement Strategies in Construction Sites : Development of Rapid Site Assessment for House-building Industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Pontus Urban; [2019]
    Keywords : Rapid Site Assessment; RSA; Lean; Lean Construction; House-building industry;

    Abstract : The construction industry has deteriorated during the past 40 years. Up to 35 % of the production cost is from wastes. The manufacturing industry has had an opposite development, in many cases owing to the contributions of Lean Production and various assessment tools. READ MORE

  4. 3. Circular resource management in a land clearance scenario: Sollihøgda Plussby case

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Isabel Segura Montoya; [2018]
    Keywords : circular economy; land clearance; pre-construction;

    Abstract : The construction of cities involves the use of land for new spaces and infrastructure. Construction on undeveloped land poses a dilemma on how to deal with the natural resources found on the construction site. READ MORE

  5. 4. Territorial greenhouse gases inventory, analysis and reduction plan design : Analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from a predefined territory (Territoire de la Côte Ouest) on the island of Réunion

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Gislain Uhl; [2014]
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    Abstract : This report presents a summary of the work done by the author for the Eco2 Initiative, a French energy consulting company, during the development of an official document (PCET) concerning the climate and a French island off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean. Firstly, the thesis examines some background details including a short description of the PCET contents and goals, and describes the studied regional territory occupying the western quarter of La Réunion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ekosystemtjänster i bostadsmiljö : ekosystemtjänster som utgångspunkt för gestaltning av en bostadsgård i Lindängen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Hanna Lönnqvist; [2014]
    Keywords : ekosystemtjänster; gestaltning; gåtur; bostadsgård; Malmö; Lindängen;

    Abstract : Syftet med detta examensarbete är att undersöka ekosystemtjänsternas potential för att användas i designprocessen av en bostadsgård i Lindängen i Malmö. Frågeställningarna som arbetet utgår från är; Vad innebär konceptet om ekosystemtjänster i den mindre skalan? och Vilka ekosystemtjänster kan integreras i en gestaltning för att få en ekologisk och socialt orienterad bostadsgård? Metoderna som använts är litteraturstudie, samtal, platsstudier, gestaltningsförslag och gåturer. READ MORE