An Overview of Sustainability on Apparel Manufacturing Industry in Bangladesh
A. K. M. Ayatullah Hosne Asif
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
Pages:
1-12
Received:
12 October 2016
Accepted:
26 December 2016
Published:
24 January 2017
Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to investigate the overview of sustainability in apparel manufacturing industry and why developing country suppliers are adopting environmentally and socially sustainable practices and how the implementation process is both hindered and enabled. Presently sustainability of fashion industry in the worldwide is the major considerable issue. The much talked concern is for the favor of fashion’s sustainability around the world. Many organizations and fashion conscious personalities have come forward to uphold the further extension of the campaign of good environment for tomorrows, but the Bangladeshi garment and textile industries are far beyond of this consciousness and it poses a risk of losing the world market. On the other hand, fashion for the morality or ethical issues is one of the key concepts for the humanity and sustainability point of view. It is high time to implement special strategies and approaches towards the sustainability. Social sustainability improvements benefit vulnerable workers, help suppliers develop longer term relationships with transnational companies and contribute to economic growth. In terms of the working environment, Bangladeshi apparel industries are facing great challenges at present. Fire accidents are common in garment factories and recent building collapses pose a great threat to its future. Moreover, the workers receive the lowest wages of the world that makes them unsatisfied, causes often clashes and violence during protests against low wages. This study has considered the working environment, fire and safety issues of the garment industries of Bangladesh and suggests significant initiatives towards better environment and sustainability.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to investigate the overview of sustainability in apparel manufacturing industry and why developing country suppliers are adopting environmentally and socially sustainable practices and how the implementation process is both hindered and enabled. Presently sustainability of fashion industry in the worldwide is the major...
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A Predictive Numerical Model for Analyzing Performance of Solar Photovoltaic, Geothermal Hybrid System for Electricity Generation and District Heating
Samuel Sami,
Jorge Rivera
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
Pages:
13-30
Received:
26 September 2016
Accepted:
3 November 2016
Published:
17 February 2017
Abstract: A simulation and analysis of the energy conversion equations describing the behavior of a hybrid system composed of solar photovoltaic PV, and geothermal subsystems for power generation and district heating are presented in this paper. A numerical model based upon the aforementioned energy conversion equations was developed, coded and results were compared to experimental data. The model is intended to be used as an optimization and design tool for such hybrid systems. The model predicted results compared fairly with experimental data under various conditions.
Abstract: A simulation and analysis of the energy conversion equations describing the behavior of a hybrid system composed of solar photovoltaic PV, and geothermal subsystems for power generation and district heating are presented in this paper. A numerical model based upon the aforementioned energy conversion equations was developed, coded and results were ...
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The Philosophy of the Blast Smelting: Cognition and Development of the Technology
Tovarovskiy Iosif Grigorevich
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2017
Pages:
31-39
Received:
27 December 2016
Accepted:
24 January 2017
Published:
23 February 2017
Abstract: Based on the analysis of system properties of the blast furnace smelting identified its features as a large system and principles of construction of mathematical models to summarize knowledge about the processes and forecast of characteristics of the blast smelting. For real blast furnaces on influence the model obtained adequate results. Numerical investigation allowed to determine the of various factors on the processes to establish rational regimes for existing conditions and assess the prospects of transition to mini-coke and non-coke blast furnace smelting. The research revealed new patterns of course of the process of blast furnace /smelting.
Abstract: Based on the analysis of system properties of the blast furnace smelting identified its features as a large system and principles of construction of mathematical models to summarize knowledge about the processes and forecast of characteristics of the blast smelting. For real blast furnaces on influence the model obtained adequate results. Numerical...
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