Search for dissertations about: "resource-efficiency"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 97 swedish dissertations containing the word resource-efficiency.

2. 6. From resource efficiency to resource conservation : Studies, developments and recommendations for industrial implementation of circular manufacturing systems

   Author : Michael Lieder; Amir Rashid; Tomohiko Sakao; KTH; []
   Keywords : Circular economy; Circular manufacturing systems; Resource conservative manufacturing; ResCoM; Agent-based modelling; Multi-method modelling; Production Engineering; Industriell produktion;

   Abstract : Manufacturing industry is under permanent pressure to maintain its economic growth and profitability as strong societal backbone. At the same time pressures of waste generation and resource consumption are increasing as result of manufacturing operations. READ MORE

4. 7. Learning from assessments of resource efficiency measures and their impact on resource use and the environment - Based on a case of additive manufacturing and a review of assessment studies

   Author : Daniel Böckin; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; circular economy; repair; 3D-printing; active products; automotive; resource efficiency; reuse; additive manufacturing; remanufacturing; life cycle assessment;

   Abstract : Resource efficiency measures have the potential to reduce the environmental and resource impacts of the current linear economy by decreasing the physical flows of material and energy associated with producing and using products and services. In order to investigate this potential, there is a need for assessments from a systems perspective, which for example enables the identification of possible trade-offs between different measures and aspects of resource efficiency depending on the product characteristics. READ MORE

5. 8. On the resource efficiency of kraft lignin extraction

   Author : Jonas Kihlman; Lars Nilsson; Christer Gustavsson; Per Kristensson; Esa Vakkilainen; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Chemical Engineering; Kemiteknik;

   Abstract : Lignin is regarded as a promising raw material for the production of biobased products, such as chemicals, materials and fuels, and will most probably be a key component in future lignocellulosic biorefineries.This thesis examines the lignin extraction process in a kraft pulp mill, the technologies that are available for this purpose, and the impact made on the mill. READ MORE

6. 9. Designing for Resource-Efficient Manual Work Activities at Hospital Care Units

   Author : Simon Hermansson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Work activities; Design science research; Healthcare; Resource efficiency;

   Abstract : Although Swedish healthcare needs to increase productivity to become able to meet demand projected for the future, public healthcare in Sweden currently shows a downward trend in productivity. The research presented in this licentiate thesis aims to improve the resource efficiency of manual work activities performed in Sweden’s hospital care units and, in turn, contribute to increased productivity in the nation’s healthcare. READ MORE

7. 10. Access management in intermodal freight terminals: The perspective of road haulier operations

   Author : Stefan Jacobsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; road haulier operations; information exchange; differentiation and segmentation strategies; resource efficiency; intermodal freight terminals; access management;

   Abstract : Given its possibilities of switching freight from road to more sustainable modes such as rail, inland water ways and seaways, intermodal freight transportation depends on environmental and economic variables. At the same time, intermodal freight transportation is essentially complex due to the variety of modes of transport and their corresponding actors. READ MORE