Search for dissertations about: "large technical systems"
Showing result 41 - 45 of 286 swedish dissertations containing the words large technical systems.
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41. Technical infrastructure networks as socio-technical systems : Addressing infrastructure resilience and societal outage consequences
Abstract : Research area: Modern society is increasingly dependent on a range of technical infrastructure networks including e.g. power, transport and IT networks. This dependence is illustrated by large disturbances which from time to time affect these systems, often to an extent which few did consider possible. READ MORE
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42. Developing a Value Proposition of Maritime Ergonomics
Abstract : There is a large body of knowledge available on the importance of ergonomics for successful(and unsuccessful) systems. Domain specific handbooks, guidelines and standards can befound also for the maritime industry. READ MORE
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43. Risk and Vulnerability Analysis of Complex Systems: a basis for proactive emergency management
Abstract : The present thesis concerns methods and knowledge that are useful when analysing the risks and vulnerabilities of complex systems in a societal emergency management context. Operational definitions of vulnerability and emergency response capabilities are suggested and two methods for analysing the vulnerability of critical infrastructure networks, based on the suggested definition, are presented. READ MORE
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44. Energy innovation and sustainability transitions in China: Building energy efficiency and renewable energy
Abstract : The assumption underlying this thesis is that both technological development and institutional and structural change are required to achieve a more sustainable building sector in China. Earlier literature has taken an approach based on the technological innovation system (TIS) to evaluate and understand the dynamics of technology development and change processes. READ MORE
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45. Mathematical modelling and methodology for cost optimization of variable renewable electricity integration
Abstract : The global production of electricity contributes significantly to the release of carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, a transformation of the electricity system is of vital importance in order to restrict global warming. READ MORE