Search for dissertations about: "Olof Björkqvist"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Olof Björkqvist.

2. 1. Perspectives on Demand Side Energy Efficiency

   Author : Olof Björkqvist; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; transaction cost; energy efficiency; energy conservation; viable system model; Markal; demand-side management; local energy planning; organisational cybernetics; reference energy system; decision support; case study;

   Abstract : This work treats recommendations based on energy systems engineering. The focus is on what can be learned by different methods about the roles that demand-side energy efficiency should play in the energy system. READ MORE

4. 2. The impact of a widened energy system boundary on cost effectiveness

   Author : Alemayehu Gebremedhin; Olof Björkqvist; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : This study describes the impact of widened system boundaries in the choice of heat generating plants, the total cost of the defined energy system and the use of combined heat and power (CHP) production plants. The economic and environmental benefits of co­ operation between public utilities and industries and the importance of enlarged system boundaries are shown in the different case-studies. READ MORE

5. 3. Strategic Objectives in Complex Planning Environments : Insights from a Swedish Case for Critical Infrastructure Protection

   Author : Christine Große; Aron Larsson; Olof Björkqvist; Pär M. Olausson; Henrik Tehler; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Systemic Thinking; Soft Operations Research; design-oriented Information Systems Research; Governance; Complex Systems; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Largescale Planning; Multi-level Planning; Strategic Management;

   Abstract : Large-scale and long-term planning imposes extensive requirements on governance efforts regardless of whether it involves public organisations, private organisations, or both. The proportions of such planning entangle many actors and stakeholders as system components within and around a complex system. READ MORE

6. 4. Towards Systemic Governance of Critical Infrastructure Protection : State and Relevance of a Swedish Case

   Author : Christine Große; Aron Larsson; Olof Björkqvist; Pär M. Olausson; Alexander Fekete; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Systemic Thinking; Infrastructure; Governance; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Complex Systems; Soft Operations Research; design-oriented Information Systems Research; Integrative System Analysis; KISA; STYREL; Multi-level Planning; Adaption; Emergence; Entropy; Systemic Governance;

   Abstract : The protection of infrastructure that is critical to society’s functionality, survival and progression has gained significance for both national security and research because of its large-scale and interdependent nature. Critical infrastructure can be viewed as a complex, socio-technical system-of-systems that imposes extensive requirements on governance efforts to foster critical infrastructure protection (CIP), regardless of whether it involves public organisations, private organisations or both. READ MORE

7. 5. Gasification-based Biorefinery for Mechanical Pulp Mills

   Author : Jie He; Per Engstrand; Wennan Zhang; Olof Björkqvist; Christoph Pfeifer; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Gasification; Mechanical Pulping; Biofuels; Power Generation; Biomass Residues; ASPEN Plus;

   Abstract : The modern concept of “biorefinery” is dominantly based on chemical pulp mills to create more value than cellulose pulp fibres, and energy from the dissolved lignins and hemicelluloses. This concept is characterized by the conversion of biomass into various bio-based products. READ MORE