Essays about: "Grenada"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word Grenada.

  1. 1. Biogas production with Sargassum algae in Grenada : Optimization of process and market analysis

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Wed Al-Lami; Sofia Herjevik; [2023]
    Keywords : Sargassum algae; biogas; anaerobic digestion; bioenergy; Sargassotång; biogas; anaerobisk nedbrytning; bioenergi;

    Abstract : This study has been carried out within the framework of the Minor Field Studies ScholarshipProgramme (MFS), which is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency,Sida. The field study was conducted in Grenada in the spring of 2023. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sargassum digestate as fertiliser in Grenada

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lina Bengtsson; Theodor Halldin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sargassum; digestate; fertiliser; heavy metals; Sargassum; digestat; gödningsmedel; tungmetaller;

    Abstract : Surges of Sargassum have become more severe and at the time of writing the largest surge yet is set to hit the Caribbean islands, affecting tourism and marine life negatively. Tourism is Grenada’s single handedly largest economic sector, which is why it is important to research the use of Sargassum. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing biofertilisers in Grenada from the residues of an anaerobic digestion plant using Sargassum seaweed : Evaluating how problematic Sargassum algae can be turned in to a resource in Caribbean states

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Danielle Crowter Elfving; Emma Stahre; [2022]
    Keywords : Sargassum Algae; Fertiliser; Biofertiliser; Anaerobic Digestion; Massblooming; Cultivation; Sargassotång; Gödsel; Biogödsel; Anaerobisk Nedbrytning; Massblomning; Odling;

    Abstract : The West Indies have during recent years been experiencing large quantities of washed up Sargassum seaweed on beaches and coastlines causing many issues for local communities such as unpleasant odours, making beaches inaccessible and largely affecting tourism and fisheries. The issue has caused money loss for the communities both in cleaning costs and decreasing incomes from tourism and fishing. READ MORE

  5. 4. Impact from Sargassum macroalgae on energy content in biogas, Grenada

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

    Author : Alexander Klimkowicz Nordin; Elin Svensson; [2022]
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    Abstract : This study is part of the Minor Field Studies programme and includes a project carried out in Grenada in the spring of 2022. Grenada is one of several countries affected by the huge amounts of Sargassum macroalgae that has infested marine areas and coasts in the last decade. This has resulted in environmental, social and economic problems. READ MORE

  6. 5. The feasibility of using macroalgae from anaerobic digestion as fertilizer in Grenada : A literature study of the potential use of residue as fertilizer in Grenada, and a complementary laboratory study to evaluate the biogas potential

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Sterley; Daniel Thörnkvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Methane; Carbon dioxide; Heavy metals; Sodium hydroxide; Normal cubic meter; Renewable energy; Saccharina latissima; Small Island Developing States; Total solids; Volatile substance; Wet weight; Biokemisk metanpotential; Metan; Koldioxid; Tungmetaller; Natriumhydroxid; Normalkubikmeter; Förnybar energi; Saccharina latissima; Small Island Developing States; Torrsubstans; Organiskt material; Våtvikt;

    Abstract : Coastal areas in Grenada and the Caribbean are experiencing an abundance of stranded macroalgae. Climate change and eutrophication are probable causes of this inconvenience. This leads to logistic and economic dilemmas for the Caribbean societies. READ MORE