Essays about: "conservation of fuel"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 41 essays containing the words conservation of fuel.

  1. 26. Can forest fuel contribute in the transition towards a sustainable society? – A cross-disciplinary analysis of economic, environmental and political aspects across Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Lina Hällström; [2012]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis is a pilot study for cross-disciplinary analysis with the aim to compare the prerequisites for sustainable harvesting of forest residues/fuels in southern and northern Sweden from both environmental and societal perspectives. It has three main focus areas: (A) Potential to produce forest fuels; (B) Effects on the nutrient budget; and (C) Practical aspects and attitudes within the forestry sector. READ MORE

  3. 27. Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint of Secondary Aluminum Cast House

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad processmetallurgi

    Author : Wenjing Wei; [2012]
    Keywords : secondary aluminum cast house; energy consumption; carbon footprint; melting furnace; efficiency;

    Abstract : Primary aluminum production brings about severe environmental burden due to its energy intensive process.  Secondary aluminum production contributes to cutting off high energy demand around 90-95% and greenhouse gas emission by remelting scraps. READ MORE

  4. 28. Naturliga skogsbränder i Sverige : blixtantändningars spatiala mönster och samband med markens uttorkning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Paulina Enoksson; [2010]
    Keywords : boreal; skog; brand; blixtantändning; brandrisk;

    Abstract : Bränder är en viktig störningsfaktor i den boreala skogen. Sedan människan kom in i bilden finns det förutom de blixtantända, naturliga bränderna också antropogena bränder. Efter att skogen blev värdefull i Sverige bekämpas dock bränderna effektivt och många brandgynnade arter lever en tynande tillvaro. READ MORE

  5. 29. Regeneration of threatened indigenous fruit species in Uganda, the case of Parinari curatellifolia

    University essay from SLU/Swedish Biodiversity Centre

    Author : Richard Mawula; [2009]
    Keywords : Parinari curatellifolia; Mobola; threatened indigenous species; under-utilized fruit tree; regeneration; biodiversity; Uganda;

    Abstract : Indigenous wild fruits and, or underutilised plant species are of high importance for nutrition, beverages, and pharmaceuticals values. They provide invaluable benefits to the entire biosphere: including but not limited to climate regulation in terms of rainfall cycle, oxygen supply and carbon sequestration, and provide fodder to both wild and domestic animal herds. READ MORE

  6. 30. Jatropha – Zambia’s first Bio-diesel Feedstock

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Jhonnah Mundike; [2009]
    Keywords : Jatropha; cultivation; environmental impact; economic impact; biodiesel; Zambia;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to highlight and bring out the main environmental,economic and social impacts of the fast developing Jatropha industry in Zambia. Thestudy addressed key issues related with the Jatropha cultivation, processing and use of bio-diesel and its by-products. READ MORE