Search for dissertations about: "Anna Hedlund Åström"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Anna Hedlund Åström.

  2. 1. Model for End of Life Treatment of Polymer Composite Materials

    Author : Anna Hedlund-Åström; Jan-Gunnar Persson; Conrad Luttropp; Sigbritt Karlsson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; polymer composites; material recycling; energy recovery; environmental effects; recommendations; waste treatment model; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik;

    Abstract : Because of increasing environmental demands, especially on dealing with products end of life phase, product manufacturers and designers must consider the future disposal of their products. For conventional materials like steel and aluminium well-functioning recycling methods exists. READ MORE

  4. 2. Simplified Life Cycle Assessment Approaches and Potential Impact Shifts

    Author : Katja Tasala Gradin; Sofia Ritzén; Anna Hedlund-Åström; Matthias Finkbeiner; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; LCA simplification approach; impact shift; reduction measures; road transport; streamlining; screening; Machine Design; Maskinkonstruktion;

    Abstract : Road transport contributes to approximately one quarter of all EU greenhouse gas emissions and is the leading cause of air pollution in cities. There are significant measures aimed at the reduction of use phase environmental impacts; in the EU, these strategies focus on the decarbonisation of road transport, such as through the prioritization of low- and zero-emission vehicles. READ MORE

  5. 3. The importance of system boundaries for environmental assessment of vehicles

    Author : Katja Tasala Gradin; Sofia Ritzén; Anna Hedlund Åström; Glen Johansson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Engineering and Management;

    Abstract : Vehicles are generally viewed as having their major environmental impact in the use phase because of combustion emissions. New technology can significantly decrease use emissions. These advantages suggest a rise in alternative vehicle drivetrains, e.g. READ MORE