Essays about: "scf"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word scf.

  1. 1. Solar cooling systems : A comparative analysis for solar thermal and solar PV cooling systems for Industries using a techno-economic approach

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Christoffer Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Photovoltaic cooling; solar thermal cooling; global LCOC;

    Abstract : With the need to reduce CO2 emissions in the energy sector, ensure electric grid stability and reduce future cost uncertainties for process cooling, solar cooling can be an interesting solution. This report describes the comparison of solar cooling with either a photovoltaics system or a solar thermal system using a thermally driven chiller. READ MORE

  3. 2. Social Innovation for Sustainable Development: : Analyzing the Integration of Sustainability Competencies in Social Innovation Education.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Katharina Schnäckel; Max Dannenberg; Kirathimo Muruga; Noon Suratchana Pakavaleetorn; [2022]
    Keywords : Social Innovation Education SIE ; Sustainability Competencies; Education for Sustainable Development ESD ; Curriculum design; Strategic Sustainable Development SSD ; Higher education;

    Abstract : Describing novel ideas and solutions that more effectively meet people’s needs than existing products, processes, or structures, social innovation (SI) is a promising concept to address the pressing issues of the sustainability challenge that society faces. Social innovation education (SIE) is a recent field in higher education that has gained attention regarding its potential contribution to sustainable development (SD); as such, SIE is nested within the system of education for sustainable development (ESD). READ MORE

  4. 3. Which households hold risky assets? : A study on household investment choices in the United States

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Kristin Bruksner; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This study uses U.S. data from the Survey of Consumer Finance (SCF) from year 2016 to examine how different characteristics of U.S. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainable conscious fashion consumption from the perspective of Generation Z : - With a focus on motivations.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Ellen Brantemo; Hanna Carlstedt; Hanna Wilhelmsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Generation Z; Consumer Behavior; Motivations; Sustainability; Consumption; Cognitive dissonance; Motivational conflict; Eco-anxiety; Slow fashion; Fast fashion; Sustainable conscious fashion SCF ;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis ‘Sustainable conscious fashion consumption from the perspective of Generation Z - With a focus on motivations’ is to provide the reader with deeper knowledge about Generation Z’s perception of sustainable conscious fashion and what motivates them to choose sustainable consumption. Further, this research gives insight into the decision process among Generation Z regarding fashion apparel. READ MORE

  6. 5. Tribology of newly developed EAL versus water in hydropower turbine bearings

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Nayan Dhakal; [2019]
    Keywords : water-based lubrication; hydropower; turbine bearings; environmentally adaptive lubricants; modified water; viscosity modifiers; polyvinylpyrrolidone; poly sodium 4-styrenesulfonate ; UHMWPE; wear;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for more readily bio-degradable, renewable and non-toxic environmentally adaptive lubricants with a lower degree of bioaccumulation has escalated the investigation of water-based lubricants as the potential alternatives for conventional mineral-based oils. Water is an excellent environmentally adapted lubricant; however, it is a low viscous fluid and holds downsides of having corrosive nature and extremely low pressure-viscosity coefficient leading to insufficient load-carrying capacity. READ MORE