Essays about: "supplier network"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 83 essays containing the words supplier network.

1. 36. Optimization and Control of Heat Loads in Buildings

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Matilda Stendahl; [2018]
   Keywords : district heating; peak shaving; capacity control; smart heating; demand side management; fjärrvärme; toppkapning; effektstyrning; värmestyrning; efterfrågesidahantering;

   Abstract : District heating is considered an environmentally friendly, efficient and cost-effective way of providingheat to buildings but even so, the industry will be facing several challenges in the upcoming years. Acombination of higher operating costs, growing demand, competition from alternative heatingtechnologies, national and international climate and energy goals and the need for transparency towardscustomers places high requirements on many thermal energy suppliers. READ MORE

3. 37. Using Function as a Service for Dynamic Application Scaling in the Cloud

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för beräkningsvetenskap

   Author : Andreas Abrahamsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Function as a Service; Microservice; Container;

   Abstract : Function as a Service is a new addition to cloud services that allow a user to execute code in form of a function, in the cloud. All underlying complexity is handled by the cloud provider and the user only pay per use. READ MORE

4. 38. Smart Buildings: ICT as a driving energy-efficient solution for retrofitting of existing buildings

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Giuseppe Sgrò; [2018]
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   Abstract : It is widely recognized how energy efficiency can contribute to decreasing GHG emissions, especially in the building sector, where buildings will play an increasingly important role for the future energy system, being both the largest energy consumers and becoming one of the greatest producers of renewable energy. In this new energy context, where renewable sources will be the main supplier for the production of electricity, there will be a growing need for dynamic control as well as intelligent and interconnected systems, which will lead to the creation of a new ICT architecture based on the interaction between Smart Buildings and Smart Grid, where buildings will take the role of proactive participants in the smart electricity network, facilitating the reduction of energy consumption and GHG emissions as well as other societal benefits. READ MORE

5. 39. Identification of waste heat sources in Uppsala - with potential use in Bergsbrunna as a case study

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Malin Frisk; Elise Ramqvist; [2018]
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   Abstract : Reducing energy losses within the energy system is essential for a sustainable future. Waste heat usage could be a part of an increased energy efficiency and a sustainable use of resources. Uppsala Municipality aims to become a climate positive municipality in 2050, with negative net emissions of CO2. READ MORE

6. 40. Conceptual analysis of Risk Aspects within an InboundSupply Chain

   University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

   Author : CLAES LUNDBERG; DOUGLAS UHNO; [2018]
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   Abstract : The global supply chain is fundamentally changing to become more complex as the world gets more connected. This causes high pressure on the supply chain to become resilient to a surrounding environment with more risks that affect financial aspects. READ MORE