Essays about: "plastic detection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words plastic detection.
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1. Qualitative Analysis of Chlorinated Paraffins in Recycled Plastics
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknikAbstract : Described in many studies as dangerous for the environment and potentially carcinogenic for humans, Chlorinated Paraffins (CPs) are easily widespread due to their substantial production and use in different products. Previous studies reported the presence of CPs in different plastic polymers. READ MORE
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2. Solutions for presence detection in an intercom door station
University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automationAbstract : In this work, different solutions for human presence detection in a door intercom device are examined. The study was conducted at a company in Lund, Sweden. READ MORE
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3. Robot arm with object detection for waste management
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Recycling is becoming more crucial due to the fast pace of consumerism. This thesis explores how well a robot arm, with three degrees of freedom, can be implemented to give an autonomous recycling process. After the prototyping phase it was found that a cylindrical robot arm was best suited for the project. READ MORE
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4. Making nets more acoustically visible : Floats as passive mitigation measures to reduce bycatch of harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) in gillnets
University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic ResourcesAbstract : Incidental capture in fishing gear is today affecting at least 112 marine mammal species worldwide and for many smaller toothed whale species (Odontocete), gillnets are considered to be the largest problem. Although some effective mitigation measures exists, these are often context specific and many might be hard to implement due to reasons such as high costs and maintenance. READ MORE
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5. Prolongation of shelf life of minimally processed spinach by combining vacuum impregnation and electric field treatments
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : A continuous growth of the world population raises the importance of preserving food resources while maintaining their nutrient value. Leafy vegetables such as spinach are a food category which decay quickly, and a large amount ends up as food waste. READ MORE