Search for dissertations about: "large technical systems"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 286 swedish dissertations containing the words large technical systems.

2. 1. Procurement of Complex Technical Systems : Strategies for Successful Projects

   Author : Mikael Eriksson; Torsten Cegrell; Kim Wikström; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Project; Procurement; Complex Systems; Project Management; Systems Engineering; Acquisition; Other industrial engineering and economics; Övrig industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : When facing a procurement of a complex technical system, many questions are to be asked. The main question is how the best and most suitable systems are obtained, at the right cost. In order to answer that question numerous aspects must be considered and investigated. READ MORE

4. 2. Systematic Data-Driven Continual Self-Learning

   Author : Diarmuid Corcoran; Magnus Boman; Steven Latré; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Data-Driven Methods; Self-Learning Systems; Reinforcement Learning Algorithms; Implementation Architectures; Datadrivna metoder; Självlärande system; Reinforcement Learning-algoritmer; Implementeringsarkitekturer;

   Abstract : There is a lot of unexploited potential in using data-driven and self-learning methods to dramatically improve automatic decision-making and control in complex industrial systems. So far, and on a relatively small scale, these methods have demonstrated some potential to achieve performance gains for the automated tuning of complex distributed systems. READ MORE

5. 3. From waste problem to renewable energy resource : exploring horse manure as feedstock for anaerobic digestion

   Author : Åsa Hadin; Ola Norrman Eriksson; Karl Hillman; Nils Ryrholm; Jaana Sorvari; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; horse manure; environmental systems analysis; energy systems; renewable energy; environmental impact; anaerobic digestion; biogas; biofertilizer; systems perspective; bedding; incineration; composting; horse manure utilization;

   Abstract : A sustainable energy system requires, according to energy policies, reduced emissions of greenhouse gases, increased ratio of renewable sources of energy and more efficient use of energy. Horse manure could be regarded as waste, but also as a resource for renewable energy and plant nutrients. READ MORE

6. 4. Cooperation in local electricity markets : modelling of technical measures

   Author : Maria Andersson; Björn Karlsson; Curt Björk; Tomas Larsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy system; System cost; Electricity market; Co-operation; Demand-side management; Energy efficiency; Shadow prices;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a system analysis for co-operation in local electricity markets including distributors and customers. The purpose of co-operation is to minimise the system cost of local markets by introducing system measures, such as end-use measures and municipal co-generation plants. READ MORE

7. 5. Offset Management for Large Systems : A Multibusiness Marketing Activity

   Author : Magnus Ahlström; Lars-Gunnar Mattsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Offset; countertrade; industrial co-operation; systems selling; project marketing; package deal; turnkey; buying behaviour; governmental procurement; local content;

   Abstract : Offset, an advanced form of countertrade, is common in the international marketing of large infrastructure and defence systems. Offsets are activities that benefit the buying country for example in the form of local content, support of exports, subcontracts and technology transfer. READ MORE