Search for dissertations about: "geothermal energy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words geothermal energy.

  2. 1. High-Temperature Cooling Systems for Sustainable Buildings Using Geothermal Energy : Holistic Assessment in the Mediterranean Climate

    Author : Henrikki Pieskä; Johan Silfwerbrand; Adnan Ploskic; Qian Wang; Sture Holmberg; Sasan Sadrizadeh; Ambrose Dodoo; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Radiant cooling; Geothermal cooling; Energy efficiency; Thermal comfort; Sustainable development; Strålningskylsystem; Geotermisk kyla; Energieffektivitet; Termisk komfort; Hållbar utväckling; Strömnings- och klimatteori; Fluid and Climate Theory;

    Abstract : Sustainable development is increasing its significance in both the scientific and political agenda. In light of this development, the United Nations have published 17 Sustainable development goals (SDGs). READ MORE

  4. 2. State-of-the-art Integrated Refrigeration Systems in Supermarkets : An Energy Efficiency Evaluation Based on Field Measurements Analysis and Computer Simulations

    Author : Mazyar Karampour; Samer Sawalha; Björn Palm; Silvia Minetto; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Carbon dioxide CO2 ; Supermarket; Supermarket refrigeration; Trans-critical cycle; Field meas-urements; Computer simulation; System integration; State-of-the-art; Heat recovery; Air condi-tioning; Reference HFC system; Geothermal energy storage; Energiteknik; Energy Technology;

    Abstract : Supermarkets have become a vital feature of modern society. However, they have significant impact on the environment due to the large amount of refrigerants needed in the refrigeration system, and due to the large energy use in the supermarket, they are the commercial buildings with highest energy intensity. READ MORE

  5. 3. Conducting Polymer Electrodes for Thermogalvanic Cells

    Author : Kosala Wijeratne; Xavier Crispin; Sawako Nakamae; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Fossil fuels are still the dominant (ca. 80%) energy source in our society. A significant fraction is used to generate electricity with a heat engine possessing an efficiency of approximately 35%. Therefore, about 65% of fossil fuel energy is wasted in heat. READ MORE

  6. 4. Composite Nanostructured Materials for Renewable Energy Applications

    Author : Elfatih Mohammed Mustafa; Omer Nur; Magnus Willander; Malik Maaza; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Solar energy; Photocatalysis; Solar cells; Nanostructured materials; ZnO; CuO; Ta2O5; GaAs;

    Abstract : Diverse sources of energy are becoming increasingly significant in today's world. The most common source of energy today is fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas. While this energy source has many advantages, it also comes with many problems. READ MORE

  7. 5. Biomass Energy Systems and Resources in Tropical Tanzania

    Author : Lugano Wilson; Weihong Yang; Wlodzimierz Blasiak; Truls Liliedahl; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Tanzania; Tropical Biomass Energy; High Temperature Gasification HTAG ; Mechanical energy engineering; Mekanisk energiteknik;

    Abstract : Tanzania has a characteristic developing economy, which is dependent on agricultural productivity.  About 90% of the total primary energy consumption of the country is from biomass.  Since the biomass is mostly consumed at the household level in form of wood fuel, it is marginally contributing to the commercial energy supply. READ MORE