Essays about: "awd"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word awd.

  1. 1. Alternate wetting and drying and its influence on zoonotic disease vectors in northern Vietnam : can changing the rice-growing method reduce the presence of Japanese encephalitis virus?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Sandra Norrman; [2020]
    Keywords : vector; Japanese encephalitis; mosquitoes; alternate wetting and drying; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Japanese encephalitis is an important disease affecting 70,000 people every year, with young children constituting the major part. Growing rice with alternate wetting and drying (AWD) methodology reduces water consumption at the same time as it contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emission. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluations of Vibrations in a Wet Clutch

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

    Author : David Sandlund; Oskar Wintercorn; [2019]
    Keywords : Haldex; BorgWarner; Friction; Vibrations; Wet Clutch; Tribology; 4wd; four wheel drive; all wheel drive; awd;

    Abstract : BorgWarner Powerdrive Systems is constantly developing the performance of wet clutches used in passenger car all-wheel drive systems. The Haldex limited slip coupling, LSC, is the trade name of the all-wheel drive system sold and developed by BorgWarner Powerdrive Systems. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Study of Air Suspended AWD Trucks

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jacob Andersson; Fredrik Danielsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Air Suspension; AWD; FWD; Tractor; Truck; Allhjulsdrift; Dragbil; Framhjulsdrift; Lastbil; Luftfjädring;

    Abstract : Currently, Scania is not offering full air suspended AWD trucks, which it seems to be a demand for. This study acts as a first step to fulfill this demand. Including, a benchmarking of what competitors offer as well as an investigation and an evaluation of Scania’s current suspension system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Djurskyddsdeklaration för grisproduktion : analys utifrån ett djurskyddsperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Malin Hellström; [2017]
    Keywords : besättningsveterinär; djurskyddsdeklaration; grisproduktion;

    Abstract : In 2009 it was revealed that there were some serious shortcomings to the husbandry within pig productions in Sweden. To strengthen the protection of pigs in Sweden the Swedish Board of Agriculture (SBA) decided to implement an ‘Animal Welfare Declaration’ (AWD) regarding pig production. READ MORE

  6. 5. Rice yields under water-saving irrigation management : A meta-analysis

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Amanda Åberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Rice; yield; water scarcity; water-­saving irrigation; WSI; alternate wetting and drying; AWD; soil organic matter; soil organic carbon.;

    Abstract : Water scarcity combined with an increasing world population is creating pressure to develop new methods for producing food using less water. Rice is a staple crop with a very high water demand. This study examined the success in maintaining yields under water-saving irrigation management, including alternate wetting and drying (AWD). READ MORE