Essays about: "Cascade"

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  1. 1. Effects of short-term hypoxia on skeletal musclecalcium handling

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Ylva Zelleroth; [2019]
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    Abstract : Introduction: Calcium is the trigger for muscle contraction and strict control ofintracellular calcium handling is fundamental for muscle function. Imbalances in theintracellular concentration of calcium caused by disturbances in the calcium ion pumps orcalcium channels may be responsible for different types of muscle disorders as myopathies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Coastal erosion in the region of Thu Bon River mouth, Vietnam

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Eric Asplund; Hanna Malmström; [2018]
    Keywords : Coastal erosion; Cua Dai Beach; longshore sediment transport; EBED; Cascade; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Coastal erosion has increased worldwide during the last decades, mostly due to human activities. Vietnam is not spared, where many places within the country suffer from beach erosion. This report focuses on the region around Thu Bon river mouth in the central part of Vietnam. READ MORE

  4. 3. Pumped Energy Storage Systemfor the Randenigala Hydropower Plant in Sri Lanka

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Duminda Nalin Habakkala Hewage; [2018]
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    Abstract : The main focus of this work is to introduce a pumped storage system to an existing hydro power plant located on the Randenigala reservoir in Sri Lanka. The selected power plant is located in an area where farming is done extensively, therefore electrical power generation and release of water to the downstream is to be properly coordinated with relevant authorities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Working Towards the Heterologous Expression of Styrene Monooxygenases for Styrene Epoxidation and Reaction Cascades

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kemi - BMC

    Author : Patricia Kindström; [2018]
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    Abstract : Previously, styrene oxide has been used as starting material in the reaction cascade for obtaining 2-hydroxyacetophenone. If the path could be extended to instead start with styrene as substrate, it would be an advantage financially. The aim of this degree project was to produce two monooxygenase components needed for the epoxidation of styrene. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Austerical City. : London at the crush test of austerity

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Tommaso Aquili; [2018]
    Keywords : London; UK; Austerity; Viability Assessment; Governance; Regeneration; Displacement; Gentrification; Neoliberalism; Heygate; Elephant Castle;

    Abstract : In the UK, the unprecedented cuts to local budgets, implemented by the national governments from 2010 to the present day, have pushed local authorities to reconsider their scope, their role and their action. The ever decreasing budgets have de facto transformed local councils from service providers to territorial entrepreneurs, as the pressing pursuit of revenues has placed the economic profit at the core of the local policy-making. READ MORE