Essays about: "biochar system"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the words biochar system.

  1. 16. Biochar from garden waste as a potential hydroponic growing substrate

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Pia Lampel; [2022]
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    Abstract : With an increasing need for food to feed the growing world population, resources like landand water for agriculture are becoming. As a response, hydroponic cultivation has becomemore popular. Hydroponic cultivation consumes less water, requires less land, and consumesfewer nutrients. READ MORE

  3. 17. The potential for large-scale implementation of biochar in the agricultural sector : a quantitative study on plant growth in light soils and a qualitative study on the agricultural sector’s perception on biochar

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

    Author : Mathilda Håkansson; Louise Strömberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Transdisciplinary study; Agricultural science; Biochar; Plant growth; Soil properties; Biochar implementation; Perceptions on biochar;

    Abstract : Agricultural activities are collectively one of the largest contributors to accumulation of greenhouse gasses (GHG). At the same time, agriculture is at a risk to be affected extensively by climate change. Concurrently, in conventional agriculture GHG emissions have become inevitable to maintain efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 18. Introduktion av pyrolysanläggning i Eksjö fjärrvärmenät : en undersökning om pyrolysanläggningars förutsättningar och eventuella roll inom fjärrvärmeproduktion

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Karl Malmberg; [2021]
    Keywords : biokol; värmeproduktion; kolsänka; sågverk; biprodukter;

    Abstract : In order to fulfill the Swedish national goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045, the implementation of negative emission technologies is regarded as a vital tool, since it can compensate for emissions deemed too hard to avoid. The widespread use of district heating systems, in combination with a relatively large forest industry in Sweden, provides a unique opportunity to implement combined biochar and energy production (BCE). READ MORE

  5. 19. Olika trädsubstrats vattenhållande kapacitet och dräneringsförmåga : en jämförande studie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Michael Barone; [2021]
    Keywords : ekosystemtjänster; träd; växtbäddar; dagvatten; skelettbäddar; substrat; biokol; pimpsten; dränering; fältkapacitet;

    Abstract : I takt med klimatförändringarnas framfart, med bland annat högre temperaturer och mer extrema skyfall, riktas det alltmer fokus på de reglerande ekosystemtjänster som träden kan erbjuda oss i det urbana landskapet. För att träden ska kunna leverera de ekosystemtjänster som efterfrågas krävs att de når en hög ålder och därmed också större volymer i krona och stam. READ MORE

  6. 20. Investigation and Optimization of Small-Scale Fecal Management : As a product from dry toilet solutions in off-grid Swedish holiday homes

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

    Author : ELLEN DANIELSSON; CHRISTOPHER LEKSTRÖM; [2021]
    Keywords : Latrine compost; Feces; Composting process; Product development; Prototyping; Product design; User-centered design; Human-centered design; Circular economy; System investigation; Sustainable development; Latrinkompost; Fekalier; Komposteringsprocess; Produktutveckling; Prototyp; Produktdesign; Användarcentrerad design; Cirkulär ekonomi; Systemundersökning; Hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : In off-grid holiday homes, alternative toilet solutions are needed. There is a wide range of dry toilet systems, where urine-diverting systems and incineration toilets are common solutions. Urine-diverting dry toilets require that users need to manage generated fecal fractions. READ MORE