Essays about: "Nordic climates"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 21 essays containing the words Nordic climates.
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6. Case study of Urban Solar Photovoltaic systems Technical and Economical performance in Nordic climates
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The thesis is conducted with Vasakronan for their PV sites. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the techno-economical effectiveness of urban stationed solar photovoltaic systems in Nordic environments in terms of inverter and module performance. READ MORE
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7. Conditioned atria in the built environment - A possible solution for unsustainable urbanization and climate change in Nordic climates?
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggandeAbstract : The aim of the research is to explore the differences in final energy consumption and environmental impact of the construction materials related to the atrium alternative and a business-as-usual and evaluate how to improve thermal properties of old buildings that require renovations to fit thermal efficiency standards and comfort in operational conditions while reducing the overall impact of the projects. Results show that for the low-rise atrium most of the parameters related to the final energy demands and environmental impacts of the atrium construction materials are proportional and linear to the increase of the glazing area size. READ MORE
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8. Genotyping ethylene production genes Md-ACS1 and Md-ACO1 for markerassisted selection in apple
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)Abstract : Texture, firmness and storability are among the most important traits for fruit quality in apple. Consumers are increasingly demanding apples with a “crispy texture”, and the market is offering a premium for a longer shelf life, which has as a result generated an increased interest from plant breeders to meet these demands. READ MORE
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9. Flytande våtmarksöar i vattenreningssyfte i tempererade klimat : med fokus på urbana miljöer, plantval & näringsreducering
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Ett ökat problem med övergödning i vattendrag, sjöar och hav kan ses runt om i världen, till följd av bland annat en växande urbanisering och en reducering av naturligt förekommande växthabitat, som ex. våtmarker. READ MORE
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10. Hydronic Pavement Systems for Sustainable Winter Road Maintenance in Sweden : A Study of Hamnbacken in Visby
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : In countries with harsh winter climates extensive winter road maintenance is necessary to achieve traffic accessibility and road safety. These measures have high economic and environmental costs as snow free roads and winter road maintenance in Sweden today is achieved by a combination of mechanical snow clearance and the spreading of salt to prevent ice formation. READ MORE