Essays about: "Kaplan"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 125 essays containing the word Kaplan.

  1. 21. Nature’s Impact on Mental and Physical Wellbeing : A study of the mental and physical health in Greek Immigrants to Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Asimina Giouvanaki; [2021]
    Keywords : Biophilia; nature; environment; rehabilitation; ramification; voluntary – involuntary attention; Stress Reduction Theory; Attention Restorative Theory; Light; Healing; Restorative garden;

    Abstract : In the past Man coinhabited harmoniously with nature only to have the balance disturbed with the advent of the Industrial Revolution replacing the green habitat with urban concrete settlements Consequently, the characteristics of the contemporary city pose a set of serious threat to man’s physical and mental health. Crowdedness, lack of apt infrastructure, pollution, noise pollution and rise in temperature are all contributing factors to the Man’s demised health and detachment from previous amicable coexistence with nature. READ MORE

  3. 22. Private Equity Fund Selection - A Machine Learning Approach

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Simran Pachnanda; Rishi Raj; [2021]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Machine Learning; Limited Partners; Public Market Equivalent; Financial Forecasting;

    Abstract : This paper aims to build a prediction model using machine learning (ML) algorithms to offer decision support for private equity investors - limited partners (LPs) in their fund selection process. Past literature has studied a range of factors that appear to drive the performance of private equity funds; some of these factors are known to LPs during fundraising such as targeted fund size, management experience, fund specialization level, state of the industry, and the overall economy. READ MORE

  4. 23. Modelling and Dynamic Performance of Hydropower in Frequency Regulation : Modelling of Double Regulated Hydropower Turbines

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Kristinn Arnar Ormsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Frequency Containment Reserves FCR ; Hydropower; Double regulated DR turbine; Non-linear modelling; Simulink.; Frekvensreserv FCR ; vattenkraft; dubbelreglerad DR turbin; icke-linjär modellering; Simulink.;

    Abstract : The frequency of the Nordic power system has been increasingly deviating outside the normal frequency band (50 ± 0.1 Hz) in the past two decades. In an effort to counteract this, the Nordic Transmission System Operators (TSOs) have proposed new and stricter requirements on the units participating in Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR) market. READ MORE

  5. 24. Survival Comparison of Open and Endovascular Repair Using Machine Learning

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Aston Brunnberg; Gustaf Holte; [2021]
    Keywords : Master Thesis; Degree Project; Machine Learning; Survival Analysis; Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm; AAA; Kaplan-Meier; Survival Tree; Random Survival Forest; Neural Multi-Task Logistic Regression; DeepHit; Examensarbete; Masteruppsats; Maskininlärning; Överlevnadsanalys; Abdominellt Aortaaneurysm; AAA; Kaplan-Meier; Survival Tree; Random Survival Forest; Neural Multi-Task Logistic Regression; DeepHit;

    Abstract : Today there exists two types of preventive surgical treatment procedures for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. In order to make an informed choice of treatment, the clinician needs to have a clear picture of how the choice will affect the patients chances of survival. READ MORE

  6. 25. Experimental Investigation of Fluid-added Parameters on a Kaplan Runner

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Malin Strandberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Added mass; added inertia; fluid dynamics; hydropower; Kaplan turbine; fluid-solid interaction;

    Abstract : In order to reach climate and environmental goals, Sweden is increasing the implementation of intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power to the electricity grid. The increase of intermittent energy sources is rising power regulation requirement towards hydropower, which increasingly exposes the hydraulic turbines to high loads and fluctuating hydraulic forces. READ MORE