Essays about: "self-sustainability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word self-sustainability.

  1. 1. Assessment of the energetic feasibility of a novel CHP biorefinery concept

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Ângelo Miguel Mendes Ferreira; [2023]
    Keywords : biorefinery; bioenergy; biomimicry; combined heat and power; Earth Power Lodge; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study investigates the potential for energetic self-reliance in an integrated biore- finery, the Earth Power Lodge (EPL), which aims to convert waste into valuable by- products through bio- and thermochemical conversion processes. The primary questions addressed include assessing the necessity of external propane to sustain the pyrolysis process and the net energy output of the ThermoChemical Reactor (TCR) process when fractional distillation is applied to the resulting bio-oils. READ MORE

  3. 2. ‘Enacting change for a different future’ : An exploration of the practices and lifestyle of the new green wave

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Anny Mattsson; [2023]
    Keywords : New green wave; lifestyle change; self-sustainability; sustainable development; social practice theory;

    Abstract : This thesis departs from an understanding that humanity stands on the cusp of a global crisis, caused to a large degree by the lifestyle choices of humans. Therefore, posing the argument that it is changes in human action, behaviour and lifestyles that are needed to ensure that the development doesn’t continue on its current path. READ MORE

  4. 3. Building a Small Scale Anaerobic Digester in Quelimane

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Silja Lehtinen; [2017]
    Keywords : Anaerobic digestion; small-scale; fixed-dome digester; continuously-fed; developing countries;

    Abstract : Anaerobic digestion is a process where biogas is generated from organic substance in the absence of oxygen. The most common application of the anaerobic digestion technology in developing countries is small-scale household digesters producing biogas for cooking purposes. These systems are usually fed with cattle dung or organic household waste. READ MORE

  5. 4. Energy Management Strategy of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle for Shell Eco-marathon

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Tong Liu; [2017]
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    Abstract : Senaste åren har elhybridfordon visat enorm potential gällande energibesparning och reducering av utsläpp. Genom lämplig energistyrningsstrategi kan en märkbar förbättring uppnås avseende energieffektiviteten med bevarad autonomi. READ MORE

  6. 5. Born, Trained or Excluded Microentrepreneur

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Johanna Eriksson; Madeleine Wollin; [2017]
    Keywords : Microentrepreneurship; Microfinance; Commercialization; Training; Sri Lanka; Mikroentreprenörskap; Mikrofinans; Kommersialisering; Träning; Sri Lanka;

    Abstract : Purpose– The assumption that microcredit alone can contribute to worldwide povertyalleviation is debated, the opponents voicing the need of non-credit services in addition togive the poor access to capital. Social intermediation services are argued to be essential inmaking a difference in a time where the impact of microfinance itself has been reappraised inseveral studies. READ MORE