Essays about: "technology neutrality"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 92 essays containing the words technology neutrality.

  1. 21. Evaluation of the Industrial Feasibility of Hydrogen Production with Small Modular Reactors : With insights from a case study in Sweden

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

    Author : Elias Ljunggren; [2023]
    Keywords : Small Modular Reactors; SMR; Hydrogen; Levelized Cost of Hydrogen; Hydrogen Purchase Agreement; Små Modulära Reaktorer; SMR; Vätgas; Utjämnad Kostnad för Vätgas; Vätgasköpavtal;

    Abstract : This report conducts an in-depth examination of the potential for Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-based hydrogen production in Sweden's emerging nuclear market. Aligned with Sweden's ambitious targets of achieving carbon dioxide neutrality by 2045 and transitioning its steel and industry sectors to fossil-free production by 2035, the report explores the unique value proposition that a focal company can offer. READ MORE

  3. 22. Energy Sustainable Reinforcement Learning-based Adaptive Duty-Cycling in Wireless Sensor Networks-based Internet of Things Networks

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Nadia Charef; [2023]
    Keywords : Reinforcement Learning; Q-learning; Dynamic Energy Management; Energy Sustainabiltiy; IEEE802.15.4 MAC Protocol; Adaptive Duty Cycling; Wireless Sensors Networks; Internet of Things;

    Abstract : The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely adopted across various fields due to its flexibility and low cost. Energy-harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are becoming a building block of many IoT applications and provide a perpetual source of energy to power energy-constrained IoT devices. READ MORE

  4. 23. Towards low carbon buildings: A case study in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Huynh Tuan Tran; Victor-Antoine Delorme; [2023]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Environmental impact of building materials; Carbon neutrality; Biobased material; Biochar; Cross Laminated Timber; Biogenic carbon; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study comprehensively evaluated the global warming potential of an office building in a newly built Scandinavian neighbourhood seeking to reach sustainability. The primary objective of the research was to support the city authorities of Helsingborg by providing valuable insights into actual carbon emissions at the building level and proposing measures to minimize these emissions to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. READ MORE

  5. 24. Energy renovation packages for the decarbonisation of Swedish multifamily buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Bhavik Daya; Hugh Nolan; [2022]
    Keywords : Decarbonisation; Renovation; Multi-family homes; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Costing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sweden and Europe aim to be carbon neutral by 2045 and 2050 respectively. Upgrading the existing building stock has been identified as having great potential in assisting to realise these goals. READ MORE

  6. 25. Parametric study of energy retrofit options for a historical building

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Khaled El Tayara; [2022]
    Keywords : Energy Retrofitting; Building Performance; Thermal Comfort; Shading; Building Orientation; Location; Low-E films; Solar Gains;

    Abstract : Retrofitting measures in old buildings aimed at reducing energy consumption has become a widespread subject and an urgent matter to counteract the effects of climate change and GHGs emissions. The globe has reaffirmed its agreement taken in COP21 to reduce emissions in COP26. READ MORE