Essays about: "Gustaf von Platen"

Found 3 essays containing the words Gustaf von Platen.

  1. 1. Design of a modular small-scale PMMA/Air hybrid rocket research engine

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Gustaf von Platen; [2023]
    Keywords : hybrid rocket engine; PMMA combustion; rocket engine design; combustion diagnostics; rocket engine; regression rate; preliminary design definition; hybrid rocket engine simulation; gaseous oxidizer; transparent rocket engine;

    Abstract : Rocket propulsion using the hybrid-propellant scheme is a technology that offers much promise in applications where high-performance liquid rocket engines are deemed too complex and solid rocket motors are considered to lack performance or safety. However, despite extensive research, there is still a lack of knowledge in the theoretical aspects of hybrid rocketry, especially in the area of fuel-oxidizer mixing and fuel regression rate. READ MORE

  3. 2. Markets for the elderly - Efficiency and bureaucracy in the home care sector -

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Jerker Bjurenheim; Gustaf von Platen; [2015]
    Keywords : new public management; home care; LOV; efficiency; transaction costs;

    Abstract : The public sector has in recent years been pushed in the direction of adopting a more market-oriented approach, i.e. New Public Management (NPM). This is done with the intention to increase efficiency, improve quality and reduce bureaucracy, as well as to distribute power to more actors, in this case private ones. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impact of LOV (Lagen om Valfrihetssystem) on the Swedish Home Care Sector

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Henrik Berg; Gustaf von Platen; [2013]
    Keywords : LOV; home care quality; elderly care; difference-in-difference estimation; private equity;

    Abstract : There has been an intense debate regarding elderly care in Sweden the last years. Since private actors, the largest owned by private equity funds, entered the market there has been increasing attention regarding large profits to owners, profit transfers to tax havens, industry risk, health care scandals and more. READ MORE