Essays about: "noise pollution"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 84 essays containing the words noise pollution.

  1. 21. Comparison of Electric Aircraft and Electric Train : On the Distance Stockholm-Gothenburg

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Therese Bäckström; [2021]
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    Abstract : Commercial aviation accounts for 2,4% of the total carbon dioxide emissions. This number is expected to reach 25% in 2050. In contrast to flying, the most energy efficient transportation mode is rail. In Sweden, rail and air are the most competitive on the distance Stockholm-Gothenburg due to similar total travel time. READ MORE

  3. 22. Implementing Inland Waterway Transportation as a mode for Construction Logistics in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Dimitrios Zacharopoulos; Badreddine El Rharbi; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : inland waterway transportation; sustainable transportation; modal shift; construction logistics; urban transport;

    Abstract : Urbanisation is an undeniable trend that will put tremendous stress in the transport systems and networks of modern cities. The growth of these cities will require huge development projects that will add to the already existing problems, since the vehicles used for the transportation of construction materials and waste are generally bigger and heavier. READ MORE

  4. 23. Modular Sound Absorbing Unit : A system solution for implementation of noise abatement appliance in indoor environments

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

    Author : William Odevik; Viktor Wästersved Nyberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Noise; Sound Absorber; Modular; Novel Materials; Buller; Ljudabsorbent; Modulär; Okonventionellt Material;

    Abstract : There is a rising concern about the effects of noise on human health. The noise from our technologies and comforts that evokes a negative physiological response as a response, effects like cardiovascular disease, cognitive and hearing impairments are all examples of critical health results stemming from prolonged noise exposure (WHO, 2004 & 2018). READ MORE

  5. 24. A CRITICAL REVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS WITHIN LAST MILE DELIVERY FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Felicia Söderström; [2020]
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    Abstract : E-commerce is a continuously growing business that has expanded over the recent years and more people are buying online instead of offline. With online shopping, the demand for home deliveries is increasing along with it. Last mile deliveries, which is the last part of the supply chain from business to customer, operate mainly in urban areas. READ MORE

  6. 25. Attenuation AND awareness? : Designing a method for measuring accuracy and certainty of sound identification when wearing a HPD

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

    Author : Markus Ahlberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Industrial design engineering; method design; sound identification; situational awareness; hearing protection devices; noise pollution; level-dependent function; Teknisk design; metoddesign; ljudidentifikation; situationsmedvetenhet; hörselskydd; buller; bullerföroreningar; nivåberoende funktion;

    Abstract : Noise pollution is widespread in today’s society, from traffic to industrial sources, and many people are confined to unhealthy acoustic environments through their employment. When noise cannot be eliminated at the sound source, the protective measure is usually to equip the employee with hearing protection devices (HPDs), e.g. READ MORE