Essays about: "oil restrictions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words oil restrictions.

  1. 1. Underlying values and motivational factors of farmers : a study of Swedish farmers who use HVO in their productions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Louise Frostgård; Ellika Svensson Svenungsson; [2022]
    Keywords : biofuel; farmers motivations; HVO; laddering; means-end chain; pecuniary and non-pecuniary values; The Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique; value theory;

    Abstract : The Swedish agriculture is yet to a large extent dependent on fossil fuels. In order to tackle climate change and attain the various environmental goals set by both public and private associations, there is an urgent need for the agricultural sector to transform to more sustainable production methods. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of a 3D Ring Dynamics Model For a Heavy-Duty Piston Ring-Pack

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Parthasri Akurati; Karan Kumar; [2021]
    Keywords : 3D ring model; Flank wear; Oil consumption; Piston ring dynamics;

    Abstract : With the increasing restrictions in emission legislations, the automotive industry aims to improve the efficiency of the lubricating system and to decrease fuel consumption. In the power cylinder unit (PCU), the piston rings are the major contributor to these consumptions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Development of an underwaterruler using an AUV-deployedbeacon and Matched filter CFARdetector

    University essay from KTH/Marina system

    Author : Yaolin Ge; [2020]
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    Abstract : Our ocean covers more than 70% of our planet’s surface. It is a huge reservoir continuously supplying us with enormousvaluable resources. The autonomous aquaculture, deep sea mining, subsea oil / gas exploitation and marine biology etc.,are the increasingly important driving forces for the development of underwater robotics. READ MORE

  5. 4. Legal Restrictions and the Shrinking Civic Space: A Comparison of the Situation for Ugandan NGOs in the Oil and Gas Sector Between 2012 and 2018

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Liina Tarvainen; [2020]
    Keywords : Shrinking Civic Space;

    Abstract : Organizations in the Ugandan civil society sector have faced legal and extra-legal restrictions on their operations, a phenomenon referred to as the ‘shrinking civic space’ which has been on the rise globally. The Ugandan government has taken several measures towards controlling the operational space of, especially organizations working on issues of human rights, anti-corruption, electoral democracy, and social justice and accountability issues in the oil and gas sector. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dynamic transformers rating for expansion of expansion of existing wind farms

    University essay from KTH/Elektroteknisk teori och konstruktion

    Author : Oscar David Ariza Rocha; [2019]
    Keywords : Dynamic transformer rating; wind energy; loss of life; wind farm expansion;

    Abstract : Distribution system operators face the challenge to connect users rapidly to the grid and the opportunity to reduce costs for new connections. A method to enhance network operation and planning is dynamic transformer rating (DTR), which considers load and temperature variations to increase the rating of the transformer while maintaining in safe operation. READ MORE