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  1. 6. Energy and hydrology modeling for the Paraná basin

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Agnieszka Duma; Karin Olsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Brazil; Paraná basin; Hydropower; HBV model; Natural energy inflow; El Niño; La Niña; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Hydropower in Brazil stands for 64.5% of all energy sources in the country. The largest number of hydropower plants are located in the Paraná basin, which together have an installed capacity of approximately 40 GW including the world’s largest producing hydropower plant, Itaipu. READ MORE

  3. 7. Changing to polyester in airbags : A study of two test methods used for polyester fabric analyse

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : ANNA-KARIN NYSTRÖM; JOSEFINE OLSSON; [2013]
    Keywords : airbag; polyester; PET; polyamide; PA6.6; tensile testing; dynamic testing;

    Abstract : This thesis is part of an on going project within Autoliv Sweden AB to develop the process in changing the material in airbags. Most airbags are today constructed of fabric in polyamide 6.6 (PA6.6) and the thesis view the possibility of changing the material to one of three different polyesters (PET1, PET2, PET3). READ MORE

  4. 8. Ger drank i slaktgrisproduktion positiva effekter på produktionsegenskaper och hälsa?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Linn Hermansson; Karin Olsson; [2013]
    Keywords : drank; tillväxt; hälsa; slaktgris; utfodring; protein;

    Abstract : Drank från sprittillverkningen för humankonsumtion har sedan en längre tid använts som foder till grisar men få studier har gjorts inom området. Med hårdare krav på djuromsorg och djurhälsa, både från staten och för ekonomin i lantbrukarens egen produktion, är det intressant att se drankens effekt på produktionsegenskaper och hälsa. READ MORE

  5. 9. How to supply bus stops with electricity without connecting them to the electricity grid

    University essay from

    Author : Karin Axelsson; Tove Ekblom; Anna Olsson; [2013]
    Keywords : solar cells; bus stop; stand-alone PV systems; off grid-connection;

    Abstract : This Bachelor’s degree thesis has been performed on behalf of Upplands Lokaltrafik. The thesis aims to suggest a design of a stand-alone renewable power supply system for the bus stops in Uppland. READ MORE

  6. 10. Brand gap and the effect of country-of-origin : A consumer survey in Rhone-Alps

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Karin Olsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Swedish brand image; brand identity; brand gap; country-of-origin effect; Aaker; Big five model; France; Rhone-Alps; Renault Trucks; Novembal Tetra Pak; IKEA;

    Abstract : Research questions:   What are the brand images and brand identities of Renault Trucks, Novembal/Tetra Pak and IKEA? Is there a brand gap? How does country-of-origin have an effect on the perception of the brands? How does the respondent’s sex have an importance in the perception of the brand and the effect of country-of-origin? Purpose:   The purpose of this thesis is to describe, compare and analyze the existence of brand gaps and the effect of country-of-origin with the final intention to provide management recommendations for the studied companies. Method:   A quantitative consumer survey of 42 subjects was collected and analyzed. READ MORE