Essays about: "Estimated demand for water"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 essays containing the words Estimated demand for water.

1. 1. Review of pH recommendations for soilless cultivation systems

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

   Author : Elric Fabricius; [2023]
   Keywords : soilless cultivation; hydroponics; aeroponics; NFT; nutrient film technique; DWC; deep water culture; pH; nutrient solution; speciation; availability; biomass production;

   Abstract : Our human population is growing, and with that, so is our demand for food, food that today still is not a guarantee for all of us. To help increase global food security, the diversification of our food production through the implementation of soilless, hydroponic cultivation systems has been suggested. READ MORE

3. 2. Biogas Potential in the North of Sweden : Inventory and Techno-Economic Assessment of Substrates for an Increased Biogas Production in Norrbotten

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Alma Fahlén Hammar; [2023]
   Keywords : Biogas; anaerobic digestion; AD; Norrland; bioenergy; fossil-free; chemical engineering; Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Great investments are planned in the north of Sweden the coming years, not the least in the county of Norrbotten where the projects collectively are referred to as the green transition due to the focus on fossil-free techniques. But to be able to secure a sustainable energy supply and reach the goal set by the member states of the European Union of a carbon dioxide neutral union in 2050 the production of alternative energy sources needs to intensify. READ MORE

4. 3. Don’t go nuts over nuts : an analysis of policy to reduce water scarcity caused by nuts

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Hanna Vinberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Consumption; demand; dietary change; elasticity; food policy; nuts; water footprint; water scarcity;

   Abstract : The aim of this paper is to investigate the potential possibilities of reducing water scarcity, by targeting the water intensive consumption of nuts. Therefore, the research question is if consumption-based policies can decrease the consumption of nuts in Sweden, in order to reduce water scarcity in sensitive areas. READ MORE

5. 4. Insekter till middag! : är Sverige redo för en ny matkultur?

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Nikolina Ström; [2022]
   Keywords : Insekter; Livsmedel; Hållbarhet; Matkultur; Entomofagi;

   Abstract : Är Sverige redo för en ny era i sin matkultur? Vi har gjort det förut och vi kan göra det igen! Entomofagi! Äta insekter? Svensk matkultur har ändrats mycket genom tiden och förändras fortfarande, kommer insekter kunna bli ett populärt alternativ på marknaden tro? Förr åt vi varken pasta, pizza, falafel eller sushi. Det har vi delvis medlemskapet i EU att tacka för, då det medförde bland annat frihandelsavtal inom EU. READ MORE

6. 5. Waste Heat Driven Membrane Distillation Integrated with Stirling Engine

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Jonatan Talåsen; Niklas Bergman Larsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Carnot batteries; Stirling engine; Azelio AB; Scarab Development; Thermal Energy Storage TES; Membrane Distillation; Air Gap Membrane Distillation; Waste heat integration; Water scarcity; Power on demand; Sustainability; Carnotbatterier; Stirlingmotor; Azelio AB; Scarab Development; Termisk Energi lagring TES; Membrandestillation; Air Gap Membrane Distillation; Spillvärmesintegration; Vattenbrist; Ström på begäran; Hållbarhet;

   Abstract : In this thesis, the potential to purify water utilizing waste heat from a unit which stores thermal energy and converts it to electricity is studied. The unit, called TES.POD, is developed by Azelio AB and is in this thesis used as a heat source to drive an air gap membrane distillation (AGMD) unit developed by Scarab Development AB. READ MORE