Essays about: "stenbrott"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word stenbrott.

  1. 1. Swansong of the diphthong : Runic inscription orthography in 11th century Östergötland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Kate Palmér; [2022]
    Keywords : digraph; diphthong; monograph; monophthong; Old Norse; orthography runestones; runic inscriptions; Östergötland; diftong; digraf; fornnordiska; monoftong; monograf; ortografi; runinskrifter; runstenar; Östergötland;

    Abstract : The orthography of Östergötland’s 11th century runic inscriptions varies widely, in part due to the lack of spelling norms at the time. This thesis seeks to identify other causes for the observed variation, based on the frequency and distribution of aspects of inscription orthography. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lean production in the aggregate stone industry: The road to becoming more sustainable and productive : A case study for a Swedish construction company

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

    Author : Ludwig Abrahamsson; Oscar Ramsten; [2022]
    Keywords : Construction industry; Aggregate stone industry; Quarry; Sustainability; Production; Productivity; Management; Mass Balance; Circular Economy; Lean; Lean Construction; Waste; Overproduction; Eco-driving; Open-pit; Gravel; Workflow; Byggbranschen; Stenindustrin; Bergtäkt; Hållbarhet; Produktion; Produktivitet; Förvaltning; Massbalans; Cirkulär ekonomi; Lean; Lean konstruktion; Slöserier; Överproduktion; Eco-driving; Stenbrott; Grustäkt; Arbetsflöde;

    Abstract : The aggregate stone industry produces stone – a critical material for the construction industry value chain, and is, thus, a valuable resource for building materials, highlighting the society’s need for critical products. The stone is mined and refined in so-called quarries. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Feasibility of Enhanced Geothermal Systems in the Precambrian crystalline basement in SW Scania, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Kervall; [2021]
    Keywords : EGS; deep drilling; geothermal; petrology; petrophysical properties; Sveconorwegian; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The ability to evaluate the geothermal potential at a depth of five to six kilometres in the crystalline bedrock is crucial for the EGS-technology to be utilized in the future. This work focuses primarily on presenting expected geological conditions at great depths in southwestern Scania. The study is based on information from E. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulation of an Electric Quarry with Automated Transporter Scheduling

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Bilin Chen; Ida Karlsson; [2018]
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    Abstract : An electric site project is being developed by Volvo Construction Equipment with the goal to transform the quarry and aggregate industry by reducing carbon emissions by up to 95 % and total ownership cost up to 25 %. The goal is achieved by using electrical autonomous vehicles as the work force. READ MORE