Essays about: "waste-to-energy"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 50 essays containing the word waste-to-energy.

  1. 36. An assessment of the potential for using gasification technologies for thermal applications in Uganda’s small-scale agro-industries

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Job Mutyaba; [2014]
    Keywords : biomass gasification; agro waste to energy; thermal applications;

    Abstract : Energy is one of the biggest costs of production in industries and Small scale industries in Uganda are faced with a big burden due to the high energy costs they incur in their operations. Due to the high costs associated with electricity and fossil fuels, biomass energy continues to supply the bulk (81%) of industrial energy demands. READ MORE

  3. 37. Feasibility Study of Biogas Generation from Municipal Solid Waste and Sewerage within the Colombo City Limits

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Wilfred Mahes Rajaratne; Omalaka Danushka Panagoda Arachchige Kumara; [2014]
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    Abstract : Colombo City is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka with an estimated resident population of over 750,000 spread over 3741 hectares (ha) and has a population density over 1188 per ha. It is located in the western coast of Sri Lanka and is in wet zone. The topography is of flat terrain with a mix of land and water. READ MORE

  4. 38. From Food to Fuel: The Swedish Resource Efficiency Dilemma.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Monia Lundgren; [2014]
    Keywords : Resource efficiency; Food waste-to-energy; Biofuel; Food surplus production; Waste management; Policy measures;

    Abstract : The EU has embarked on a resource efficiency trajectory in order to solve resource scarcity and general sustainability issues. The conversion of food waste into fuel is considered resource efficient as it makes use of resources that would otherwise be discarded. READ MORE

  5. 39. Exploring business models for export of environmental technology : Cases from Linkoping city, Sweden

    University essay from Projekt, innovationer och entreprenörskap; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Sahar Sadri; [2013]
    Keywords : Business Model; Environmental Technology; Product Service System; Export; Customization; Waste to Energy; Biogas;

    Abstract : At present time, climate and energy issues are important subjects in the international market and environmental technology is a rapidly growing concept. Many companies in Sweden have developed much in-house knowledge in environmental technology. Therefore, they have great opportunity to export. READ MORE

  6. 40. Can rural Gaza Strip be both biogas “self-sufficient” and organic waste and wastewater problem free?

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Avdelningen för miljö- och biovetenskap

    Author : Mohammed Alsultan; [2013]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Renewable Energy; Waste to Energy; Wastewater treatment; Environment; Ecosystems; Energy sector; Household Biogas Plants;

    Abstract : The rural areas in the Gaza Strip suffer from the problem of sanitation and organic waste as well as electricity and cooking fuel. In this thesis, the biogas plant was designed to solve those problems based on the fixed dome plant design as shown in Figure 3 and4. READ MORE