Essays about: "Kolbäcksån"

Found 2 essays containing the word Kolbäcksån.

  1. 1. Modelling flow detention through temporary storage in the landscape using Artificial Neural Networks - A case study of Lake Mälaren

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Arvid Wikström; [2008]
    Keywords : offshore technology; Flood mitigation; Eco-flooding; Flow detention modelling; Artificial Neural Networks; Lake Mälaren; Väg- och vattenbyggnadsteknik; hydraulic engineering; Civil engineering; soil mechanics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Several strategies can be used to mitigate flood risks, many of them involves construction of embankments around threatened locations or attempts to spread the flood wave in time and space. In this thesis, the effects of a mitigation strategy called eco-flooding are studied in the catchment of Lake Mälaren. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sediment toxicity in River Kolbäcksån – toxicity tests with Chironomus riparius and Gammarus pulex

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Jenny Öhlander; [2003]
    Keywords : Kolbäcksån; sediment toxicity; Chironomus riparius; Gammarus pulex;

    Abstract : During a long time the river Kolbäcksån has been influenced by mining activities in the catchment area and consequently the lakes in the area have been affected by high metal discharges. The most contaminated lake in river Kolbäcksån is L. Saxen, which is situated in the upper part of the river system. READ MORE