Essays about: "marine fuels"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words marine fuels.
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1. Enabling a sustainable transition of a waterborne transport system : By identifying essential aspects and actors
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In light of the emerging consequences of climate change, there is a need for a sustainable transition of the marine sector, including waterborne transport systems, towards implementation of fossil free fuels and technologies. The thesis limits its scope to solely include passenger ferries that are suitable for calm waters and often operates on shorter distances, which are often incorporated in a public transport system and/or archipelago traffic. READ MORE
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2. Prototype of a Range Prediction Interface for an Electric Rescue Boat
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Global warming and its effects on the environment call for electrification of the transportation sector. In this effort, the boating industry has not been a pioneer, while being responsible for almost 3 percent of global anthropogenic carbon emissions. READ MORE
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3. Effects of marine contaminant mixtures on the copepod genus Pseudocalanus. How ambient contaminant mixtures affect mortality, food intake and fecal pellet production.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Chemicals are present in almost every part of human society and their benefits to our everyday life are undeniable. Besides those benefits, chemicals are known to cause harm to both human health and the environment. READ MORE
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4. Life Cycle Assessment of a small scale, solar driven HVR water purification system
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Water purification systems have made access to drinking water easier by treating water sources which previously could not be used for drinking. Such systems however require energy and materials to build and operate which means they have environmental impacts. READ MORE
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5. Alternative fuels for Swedish short sea shipping and inland waterways: Techno-economic study
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Climate change is raising huge challenges for all industries worldwide. It is mainly due to anthropogenic activity and energy consumption which is the cause for emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) among other environmental impacts and is expected to have huge impact on our societies globally. READ MORE