Essays about: "High-water mark"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words High-water mark.

  1. 1. Planning support for reducing risks related to flooding : A case study of flood response in Kista residential area and Igelbäcken stream, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Kajsa Lundgren; [2017]
    Keywords : Planning support; blue green solutions; hydrodynamic modelling; MIKE FLOOD; climate change adaption; land use change; Planeringsstöd; blå-gröna lösningar; hydrodynamiskmodellering; MIKE FLOOD; klimatanpassning; markanvändning;

    Abstract : Flooding has been identified as the most widespread and most frequently occurring natural disaster by the United Nation. Sweden is no exception when it comes to being affected by flooding, and several major flood events have been seen in recent years. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Use of a Water Mist Curtain as a Radiation Shield

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Daniel Martin; [2015]
    Keywords : water curtain; radiation attenuation; water mist; radiation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Water mist systems have seen an increase in use as an alternative clean agent fire suppressant since the late 1980s after the use of Halon gases were discontinued. One of the potential uses of these systems is to provide a protective curtain between a fire and desired target. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hydrophobic sand to combat water scarcity – Properties and possible chemical risk.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Sundus Al-Azawi; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The city of Dubai, which lies in the Middle East is, as many other cities in the area, suffering from shortage of fresh water resources. This issue is handled by desalination of sea water, which is a rather expensive procedure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mathematical Analysis of Peformance Fees with High-Water Mark

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Viktor Karlström; [2013]
    Keywords : High-water mark; Performance fee; Management fee; Hedge fund;

    Abstract : Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this thesis is to give the investors a better understanding on how to interpret the costs of funds with performance fee with high-water mark and give some guidelines when comparing funds with different fee structures, i.e. mutual funds and hedge funds. READ MORE

  6. 5. Perfluoroalkyl substances in the groundwater of Stockholm, the role of subsurface reactions.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Eleonore Lövgren; [2012]
    Keywords : Perfluoroalkyl substances; PFOS; Groundwater; Adsorption; Pre-FOS; degradation of precursors;

    Abstract : Perfluoroalkyl acids (PFASs) are toxic pollutants ubiquitously found in the ecosystem. Recent investigations have focused on describing their environmental behavior and spreading. This includes transportation by water, where groundwater can continue to spread the contaminants a long time after the use has ended. READ MORE