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1. Improvement of anautomatic networkdrawing algorithm in thecontext of utility networks
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The European Union’s ambitious climate targets necessitate substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly within the heating and cooling sector, which accounts for a significant portion of energy consumption. District Heating and Cooling (DHC) systems emerge as a key solution for decarbonizing this sector by enabling high efficiency heat production and the integration of renewable and carbon-neutral energy sources. READ MORE
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2. On The Evaluation of District Heating Load Predictions
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : District Heating is a technology with the potential to enable a fossil-free society. However, to realize this potential, some improvements need to be made in order to improve District Heating operation at large, decrease losses in the systems, and thus increase the competitiveness of District Heating as a technology. READ MORE
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3. Bergvärme i kombination med solceller hos Skolfastigheter
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : The purpose of this essay is to examine the dimensioning of sustainable energy systems for two properties in Uppsala, Länna school and Funbo preschool. This essay’s main focus is on the implementation of solar cells in combination with geothermal heat on the two mentioned buildings. READ MORE
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4. Investigation of Milled Wood Lignin Extraction Using Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Application in Hydrophobic Barriers in the Food Packaging Industry
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)Abstract : The objective of this report is twofold: to optimise the extraction method of lignin from spruce altering a few process parameters and to investigate the use of lignin as a hydrophobic barrier in food applications. The process used was STEX (steam explosion) pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis and MWL (milled wood lignin) extraction using a mixture of dioxane-water. READ MORE
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5. Life Cycle Assessment of Absolicon solar thermal collector field for district heating in Härnösand
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Global energy consumption has been increasing continuously every year. Many energy sources are utilized. Conventional fossil fuels are not sustainable, and their environmental impacts are more apparent than ever before. For heating purposes, most of the heat still comes from combustion of both non-renewable and renewable energy sources. READ MORE