Essays about: "turbine material"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 85 essays containing the words turbine material.
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1. Reactor Chemistry in LWR SMRs : Determination of the rate constant for the reaction between boric acid and hydroxyl radicals
University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysikalisk kemiAbstract : Ett problem vid byggandet av nya kärnkraftverk för elproduktion är de stora investeringskostnaderna samt den långa tiden det att få tillstånd för en reaktor och bygga den. Nyligen färdigställdes den tredje reaktorn vid Olkiluoto I Finland, den tog 18 år att färdigställa exklusive tiden att få tillstånd för reaktorn. READ MORE
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2. Microstructural design and optimization of Nickel-based superalloys for gas turbines
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : One of the main sources of energy in this modern world is the gas turbine. They reach extremely high working temperatures at peak capacity and hence require materials that can withstand the same. READ MORE
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3. Weight Optimization of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Blades constructed in Swedish Fossil Free Steel : With respect to fatigue life time
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)Abstract : Wind turbines have been utilized for centuries to harness energy from the wind. Commercial wind turbine blades are typically made from composite materials, which are difficult to recycle, leading to blades ending up in landfills at the end of their lifecycle. Additionally, these materials contribute to microplastic pollution. READ MORE
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4. Climate Impact of Wind Turbine Production : Emissions from Material and Energy Usage for Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Wind power is a renewable energy source that is making great strides in the global energy sector. While wind power is a renewable energy source, it is not entirely free from carbon emissions. This is because the production of wind turbines is dependent on the use of energy, and as a result can emit large amounts of carbon dioxide. READ MORE
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5. End-of-life wind blade recycling through thermal process
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för materialvetenskapAbstract : Renewable energy production with wind turbines has been rising in the last 30 years and it is a crucial technology, which is necessary for the energy transition. As sustainable as the energy production of wind turbines is, the waste management of the blade material is not. Most of the blades end up on a landfill or get incinerated. READ MORE