Essays about: "smog"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the word smog.
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1. Air quality prediction in metropolitan areas using deep learning methods
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskapAbstract : The rapid growth of the world's urban population shows that people are increasingly moving to cities. In recent decades, the frequent occurrence of smog caused by increasing industrialization has brought environmental pollution to record highs. READ MORE
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2. Investigating the biogas potential from organic waste flows in Santiago de Chile – A study of the Metropolitan Region.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystemAbstract : In the Metropolitan Region in Chile the population is growing as the inhabitants are relocating towards the capital of Santiago de Chile. The capital, located in a valley, is now home to over 40% of the population, and faces challenges with sufficient air-quality and waste disposal. READ MORE
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3. Secondary aerosol formation from dimethyl sulfide - Smog chamber experiments and detailed process modelling
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kärnfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionenAbstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate the secondary aerosol formation from dimethylsulfide (DMS) using the aerosol dynamics, gas- and particle-phase chemistry kinetic multi-layer model, ADCHAM. The first simulations, concerning the butanol oxidation via hydroxyl radicals (OH), were performed to characterize the UV-light source of the AURA smog chamber (Aarhus university, Denmark), later used for the DMS experiments. READ MORE
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4. Novel Ammonia Storage Materials for SCR Systems : Carbon Materials – Salt Composites
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematikAbstract : The emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are a serious environmental problem due to its relationship with the formation of smog, acid rain and because they are dangerous for human and animal health. These gases are produced in high quantities in diesel engines used for automotive applications, and different strategies are being used to reduce them, among which are the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems. READ MORE
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5. The Authoritarian Environmentalism in China : - “air policy” implementation research in Jing-Jin-Ji region as case studies
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : The concept of “Environmental authoritarian” becomes the focus of discussion in the academic field of environmental politics since it has limited observations. In the recent years, the severe air pollute issue is considered as a threat by both citizens and authorities in China. READ MORE