Essays about: "lajeado"

Found 3 essays containing the word lajeado.

1. 1. The environmental and anthropogenic impact onfreshwater biodiversity in Lajeado, RS, Brazil. : A study of using dragonflies as indicators for theenvironmental status in freshwater biomes

   University essay from

   Author : Philip Sjöwall; Robert Lundström; [2016]
   Keywords : Dragonlfies; freshwater; Braszil;

   Abstract : Fragmentation of the Atlantic rainforest and alteration of waters due to agricultural expansion hasgreatly affected the species diversity in Brazil. In this study, we investigate how different environmental factors affect dragonfly communities and dragonfly species richness in sixteen different locations in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. READ MORE

3. 2. Solar energy for domestic use in southern Brazil

   University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Ola Hedenberg; John Wallander; [2008]
   Keywords : Brazil; Solar; Energy;

   Abstract : Almost all the domestic water in Brazil is heated with an electrical heater directly by the end consumer. A typical heater has an effect of 5 400 W and when the whole population takes a shower in the evening it causes big peaks in the electrical grid. This consumption peaks could be reduced by simple and cheap solar collector system. READ MORE

4. 3. Hybrid system for wastewater treatment in multifunctional wetlands - A case study at UNIVATES in Lajeado, RS, Brazil

   University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Erica Bengtsson; Sannam Hjertstrand; [2008]
   Keywords : wetland; wastewater; biological treatment;

   Abstract : Abstract Centro Universitaire UNIVATES is located in the town Lajeado that is situated in the most southerly state, Rio Grande Do Sul, in Brazil. The university has 5000 students, teachers and others staff. UNIVATES is not satisfied with their present wastewater situation and wants to improve it by eliminate the smell caused by the wastewater. READ MORE