Essays about: "wood company"

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  1. 1. Understanding The Motives Of Scandinavian Retail Companies CSR-efforts At Their Offshore Suppliers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vendela Axelsson; David Löfven; [2023-06-28]
    Keywords : Sustainability ⋅ Business ethics ⋅ Supply chain ⋅ CSR ⋅ Scandinavian Retail Industry;

    Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained substantial significance in recent years, driven by the growing societal emphasis on sustainability. Businesses are now expected to contribute to social and environmental goals alongside economic performance. READ MORE

  3. 2. Flexible Sector Coupling (FSC) of Electrical and Thermal Sectors via Thermal Energy Storage (TES) : A Case Study on Oskarshamn Energi

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

    Author : Raúl Calvo García; Jose María Marín Arcos; [2023]
    Keywords : Flexible sector coupling FSC ; district heating DH ; thermal energy storage TES ; heat pump HP ; capacity optimization; dispatch optimization; open-access tools; Flexibel sektorkoppling; fjärrvärme; termisk energilagring; värmepump; kapacitetsoptimering; leveransoptimering; verktyg med öppen tillgång;

    Abstract : The integration of distributed energy sources and systems is of high relevance for the transition towards a more sustainable energy system. Taking into consideration the  amount of emissions produced by the heating sector, which account for at least half of the energy demand in buildings, district heating systems have the potential to play a key role in the transition, by enabling the integration of various energy sources and provide flexible energy services to the grid. READ MORE

  4. 3. Assessment of oyster mushroom production employing urban-based materials in Stockholm Stad

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Mio Fagerström; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial symbiosis; residual waste streams; Pleurotus ostreatus; Oyster mushroom cultivation; Circular economy; Industriell symbios; restavfallsströmmar; Pleurotus Ostreatus; Ostronskivlings odling; cirkulär ekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the opportunities and challenges regarding urban oyster mushroomproduction (Pleurotus Ostreatus) employing urban-based materials in Stockholm Stad as agrowing medium. Additionally, the availability of the five most suitable substrates has beenfurther explored with the indicator’s availability in Stockholm Stad, and the Biologicalefficiency (BE%) for a suitable growing medium and the quantity of the substrates have beenmapped out. READ MORE

  5. 4. Heart- and Sapwood Segmentation on Hyperspectral Images using Deep Learning

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för systemteknik

    Author : Samuel Hallin; Simon Samnegård; [2023]
    Keywords : Computer Vision; Hyperspectral Imaging; Heartwood; Sapwood; Deep Learning; Segmentation; Dimensionality Reduction; PCA; PLS; SVM; U-NET; U-within-U-Net;

    Abstract : For manufacturers in the wood industry, an important way to make the production more effective is to automate the process of detecting defects and different attributes on boards. One important attribute on most boards is heartwood and sapwood. READ MORE

  6. 5. Feasibility study of a high-rise CLT building in a seismic area with high wind loads : A finite element approach

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Inga Berglind Eggertsdóttir; Emelía Ósk Gunnarsdóttir; [2023]
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    Abstract : Timber has been used as a construction material for thousands of years. However,the inventions of stronger materials and increased construction of taller buildings hasled to decreased use of wood products. READ MORE