Essays about: "dam"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 305 essays containing the word dam.
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1. Bidding Farewell to the Ancient City of Ashur: A Qualitative Case Study of the Social and Cultural Impacts of the Makhoul Dam in Iraq
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This qualitative case study explores through semi-structured Interviews the social and cultural impacts of the Makhoul Dam, planned as part of Iraq’s climate change mitigation work. It was based on the research question: How do local individuals experience the Makhoul Dam’s impact on their home environments including the surrounding archaeological sites? And supported by the two operational questions: How are individuals in the dam-affected areas wellbeing and identity interlinked to their native areas including the surrounding archaeological sites? and How does the Makhoul Dam including its decision making process affect individuals in the dam-affected areas’ wellbeing and identity? By using Albrecht's theory of solastalgia, the theory of place attachment, where a broader definition of the theory was applied and community participation theory, eight sub-themes were identified under three main themes; “Our Area”, Who’s decision? and Wellbeing and identity. READ MORE
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2. Computational Fluid Dynamics and Modeling of a Free Surface Flow
University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)Abstract : This project deals with the CFD modelling of a free surface flow. The aim is to develop and validate a fast and accurate numerical model for stratified two-phase flows. Volume of Fluid (VOF) multiphase model is employed. The purpose is to use the developed numerical model for the design of an element within a compact nuclear reactor. READ MORE
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3. Hydraulic Modelling of Eurasian Beaver Structural Modifications: Implications for Evaluating their Contributions to Natural Flood Management in Scotland
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : The concurrent climate and biodiversity crises in Scotland necessitate the exploration of ecosystem-based adaptation to simultaneously address increased flood risk and the loss of native species. This research investigated the contributions of Eurasian beaver reintroductions to natural flood management in Scotland. READ MORE
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4. Challenges in the Maintenance and Diagnostic Segment of Digital Asset Management in the Swedish Railway Industry
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Just like the rest of society, the use of digital technology has throughout the years become a more crucial part for train companies to improve performance, meet customer demands, improve operation and maintenance processes to increase efficiency and reliability. These solutions have through time developed to become part of a cluster named Digital Asset Management (DAM). READ MORE
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5. Hunduppfödares kunskap om förlossning och förlossningsrelaterade komplikationer hos hund i Sverige
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Förlossningsrelaterade komplikationer, eller dystoki, förekommer i viss mån hos samtliga hundraser och blandraser och kan i vissa fall försätta både tik och valpar i fara för skada eller död. Det har av studier framkommit att en tidig upptäckt och intervention är essentiell för att minska mortalitet i situationen. READ MORE
