Search for dissertations about: "environmental considerations"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 159 swedish dissertations containing the words environmental considerations.

2. 6. Product development with a focus on integration of environmental aspects

   Author : Johan Tingström; Jan-Gunnar Persson; Thomas Magnusson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Product development process; innovation; integration; environmental considerations; DfE Tools; DfE Mindset; product developmen; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik;

   Abstract : Environmental awareness has increased during the past 2-3 decades, and companies have gone from simply following legislation to adding environmental considerations into their business plans. The ongoing developments make it interesting to study how leading companies integrate environmental considerations into their product development processes. READ MORE

4. 7. Life-Cycle Considerations for Environmental Management of the Swedish Railway Infrastructure

   Author : Niclas Svensson; Mats Eklund; Tomas Kåberger; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Enviornmental management; railways; life cycle perspective; environmental pressures; material use; Miljöledning; järnvägar; livscykelperspektiv; miljöpåverkan; materialhantering; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik;

   Abstract : Syftet med den här avhandlingen är att förbättra möjligheter till miljöledning av järnvägens infrastruktur genom att utveckla en metod för att rikta in ansträngningar på att minska miljöpåverkan från infrastrukturens produkter. Metodens används i ett byggprojekt och dess robusthet blir testad. READ MORE

5. 8. Renewable Energy and Nutrient Valorization from Anaerobic Digestion : Resource-Efficient Solutions

   Author : Sandra Carlos-Pinedo; Zhao Wang; Ola Eriksson; Shveta Soam; Henrik Wenzel; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Solid-state anaerobic digestion; methane yield; digestate; systems analysis; modelling; life cycle assessment; Torrötning; metanutbyte; biogödsel; systemanalys; modellering; livscykelanalys;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a comprehensive analysis aimed at understanding process performance, methane yield, and key influencing factors within the context of solid-state anaerobic digestion (SS-AD). SS-AD is used to treat organic material with high solids content, which can be challenging to address by alternative methods. READ MORE

6. 9. Model for change in production systems triggered by environmental requirements : considerations, drivers, key factors

   Author : Anna Sannö; Mats Deleryd; Mats Winroth; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; change management; environment; sustainable development; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : Industry is a key player in the transition to a sustainable society where manufacturing companies need to respond to the challenges of environmental concerns in several ways. Still, even if several efforts have been made in practise and academia, more research within operations management is addressed in relation to implementing sustainable solutions. READ MORE

7. 10. Methodological aspects of environmental assessment of buildings

   Author : Tove Malmqvist; Mauritz Glaumann; Göran Finnveden; Raymond J Cole; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; environmental assessment; buildings; tool; environmental performance; property management; Civil engineering and architecture; Samhällsbyggnadsteknik och arkitektur;

   Abstract : The built environment contributes extensively to the overall environmental impact of society. An increasing number of tools have been developed worldwide for comprehensive environmental assessment and rating of buildings in order to make the building sector more sustainable. READ MORE