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  1. 1. Using a GIS to enable an economic, land use and energy output comparison between small wind powered turbines and large-scale wind farms: the case of Oslo, Norway.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Colin Potter; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Wind power; Renewable energy sources; urban wind energy; urban areas; planning; vertical axis wind turbines; comparative studies; urban integrated energy systems; Oslo; Roan; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Responding to an identified knowledge gap, the study aims to determine if smaller wind turbines located on top of existing urban buildings are more resource efficient (land utilization and economically) than large scale wind farms. To answer this question, using a GIS, the resource efficiency of the Roan wind farm in Northern Norway was compared to a theoretical modeled installation of small-scale wind turbines on top of buildings within a 2km radius study zone in central Oslo. READ MORE

  3. 2. Examination of Strategic Management Accounting Techniques among SMEs (Perception of the Usefulness, Adoption, and Outcomes) : A multiple Case Study of SMEs in the Food Processing Industry in Nigeria

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Muhammad Naveed Akhtar; Kayode Olumide Eniodunmo; [2021]
    Keywords : Strategic Management Accounting Techniques; Small and Medium Scale Enterprises; Food Processing Industry of Nigeria;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis examines the perception of the usefulness of SMAT, its adoption, and expected outcomes among SMEs in the food processing industry of Nigeria. Research Questions: Three research questions have been addressed in this thesis; (1)What is the perception of the usefulness of SMAT among SMEs in the food processing industry in Nigeria? (2) What leads to SMEs adoption of SMAT (antecedents) among SMEs in the food processing industry in Nigeria? and (3) What outcomes (consequences) are believed to result from using SMAT among SMEs in the food processing industry in Nigeria?  Methodology: Qualitative studies are employed to handle empirical data gathering by semi structural interviews from four SMEs in the food processing industry in Nigeria. READ MORE

  4. 3. Transition to a Sustainable Circular Furniture Economy : Integrated environmental and economic impact assessment of circular changes

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sophie Führer; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Life Cycle Assessment; Life Cycle Costing; eco-efficiency; kitchen; bench; sustainability; GWP;

    Abstract : The circular economy is presented as a solution to reconcile environmental protection with economic endeavours. However, only 9% of the global manufacturing currently deploys circularity. Within the furniture industry, with its intensive use of resources, the adoption remains limited. READ MORE

  5. 4. Kalkylmodell för produkter inom korslimmat trä : fallstudie inom ett träindustriellt företag

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Simon Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : aktivitetsbaserad kalkyl; CLT; kalkylmodell; korslimmat trä; kostnadsfördelning; träbyggande; acitivity based costing;

    Abstract : Byggandet i Sverige står för 20 % av landets utsläpp av växthusgaser. För att minska utsläppen krävs nya byggnadstekniker där byggnader med stomme byggd av korslimmat trä (KL-trä) är ett bra alternativ. Flera fabriker för korslimmat trä har nyligen byggts och kommer att byggas i Sverige det kommande året. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dynamic life-cycle costing in asset management of production equipments with emphasis om maintenance

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Osman Chaudhary; Erdem Yüksek; [2011]
    Keywords : Life-Cycle Costing;

    Abstract : In the contemporary industry, companies need to make investments to grow their business volume. However each investment comes with its own risk. Cost of an equipment does not only consist of the initial payment but also covers the future costs related to the operations, maintenance, quality of production and many other associated issues. READ MORE