Essays about: "Black markets"

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  1. 1. Characterizing Bitcoin Use For Illicit Activities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Hampus Rosenquist; [2023]
    Keywords : Bitcoin; illicit; characterization; bitcoin abuse; crypto; cryptocurrencies; cryptocurrency; Bitcoin; illegalt; illegal; olagligt; karaktärisering; bitcoinmissbruk; krypto; kryptovaluta; kryptovalutor;

    Abstract : Bitcoin's decentralized nature enables reasonably anonymous exchange of money outside of the authorities' control. This has led to Bitcoin being popular for various illegal activities, including scams, ransomware attacks, money laundering, black markets, etc. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Development and Testing of Low-Cost Heat Transfer Enhancements for Solar Dryers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Hoda Mahmoodi; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar dryer; Bhutan; Drying rate; Solar absorber; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the mountainous regions of Bhutan and Nepal, post-harvest losses cause significant challenges for producers. Open air sun drying is usually used by farmers to preserve their produce. There are many disadvantages to this method. READ MORE

  4. 3. Top-down cost assessment and market regulatory conditions affecting BESS feasibility in the Spanish framework : Exploring the viability of utility-scale stand-alone Battery Energy Storage Systems in Spain

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Pere Abelló Sunyer; [2023]
    Keywords : Battery Energy Storage Systems BESS ; Regulatory framework; Operational optimization; Economic viability;

    Abstract : This thesis report provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory landscape governing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Spain and offers insights into their operational optimization and economic viability. The study centers on a 40 MW BESS and explores three distinct case studies, each representing varying system durations (one, two, and four hours) and two different electricity price scenarios (2019 and 2022). READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessing the Benefits of Fossil-Free Gas Turbines in Distribution Networks : A Case Study in Västerås

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Fredrik Hansell; Axel Vällfors; [2023]
    Keywords : Gas turbine; power system stability; balancing markets; hydrogen; eMethanol; Gasturbin; kraftsystemstabilitet; balansmarknader; vätgas; e-metanol;

    Abstract : As the share of weather-dependent renewable electricity production increases, the demand for power system flexibility grows. In the Swedish power system, gas turbines have historically been utilised for back-up power generation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigation of portfolio strategies by means of simulation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för matematiska vetenskaper

    Author : Alexander Schälin; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : Constant proportion portfolio insurance; Option based portfolio insurance; Irrational fraction brownian motion; Constant elasticity of variance; Ho-Lee; Black- Derman-Toy;

    Abstract : Portfolio insurance strategies are constructed to limit an investors loss but still reward them when the market goes up. In this thesis we compare two portfolio insurance strategies, Constant proportion portfolio insurance (CPPI) and Option based portfolio insurance. READ MORE