Essays about: "sustainability and energy recovery."

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  1. 16. Feasibility Study for Production of Biogas from Wastewater and Sewage Sludge : Development of a Sustainability Assessment Framework and its Application

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Akash Som Gupta; [2020]
    Keywords : resource recovery; wastewater treatment; biogas; anaerobic digestion; energy recovery; sustainability assessment; SDG;

    Abstract : Clean water and renewable energy are essential requirements to build resilience towards the adverse effects of climate change and global warming. Advanced wastewater treatment options may provide a unique opportunity to recover various useful resources such as energy (biogas), fertilizers, minerals, and metals embedded in the wastewater stream. READ MORE

  3. 17. Modelling of organic data centers

    University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

    Author : Mimmi Sandström; [2020]
    Keywords : organic data center; waste heat recovery; free cooling; next generation data center; greenhouse; ekologisk datorhall; återvinning av spillvärme; fri kyla; nästa generation datorhall; växthus;

    Abstract : I det här examensarbetet undersöks möjligheten att återvinna termisk energi genom att driva en så kallad ekologisk datorhall. Denna uppstår genom en integration mellan en storskalig högpresterande datorhall och ett växthus. READ MORE

  4. 18. Waste diagnostic - A caste study of a company’s waste management

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Samuel af Ugglas; [2020]
    Keywords : Waste management; waste minimization; sustainability; circular economy; avfallshantering; avfallsminimering; hållbarhet; cirkulär ekonomi;

    Abstract : This case study of the waste management at a pharmaceutical company investigates the current situation and possible improvements for future work in terms of amount of waste generated, treatment methods and economy. The scope of the project was to assess all current waste streams from the everyday activities and find potential areas for improvement. READ MORE

  5. 19. The potential of innovative dry source-separating urban sanitation technologies in Montero, Bolivia : A sustainability assessment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ylva Geber; [2020]
    Keywords : Montero; UDDT; nutrient recycling; sanitation; sustainability; multiple criteria; health; resource use; environmental; technical; organizational; financial; fertilizer; Montero; UDDT; näringsåtervinning; sanitet; hållbarhet; multipla kriterier; hälsa; resursanvändning; miljö; tekniskt; organisatorisk; finansiellt; gödselmedel;

    Abstract : Montero is one of the cities with the highest population growth inthe lowlands of Bolivia. According to Montero's municipal plan for water and sanitation, only 36 % of the population in the urban areas of Montero is connected to the sewage system. READ MORE

  6. 20. Biochar production from wood waste for GHG reduction : A case-study from the construction industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Tara Mirovic; [2020]
    Keywords : Biochar; pyrolysis; LCA; environmental management; carbon sequestration; GHG; waste; circular economy; construction;

    Abstract : Skanska, Sweden’s leading project development and construction groups, is increasingly striving for innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations and close the loop on waste materials. The company has expressed interest in investing in a pyrolysis plant in the Stockholm region to produce biochar out of wood waste from construction sites. READ MORE