Essays about: "conservation of fuel"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 41 essays containing the words conservation of fuel.

  1. 31. Evaluation of Fuel Saving for an Airline

    University essay from Institutionen för matematik och fysik

    Author : Tobias Berglund; [2008]
    Keywords : evaluation; fuel; saving; conservation; lightweight; carpets; potable; water; emissions; cost; index; winglets; contingency; single; engine; synchronizing; consumption; taxi;

    Abstract : A study of which methods and measures that can be used to reduce fuel consumption and harmful discharges in an airline. The study begins with an investigation containing calculations of the differences between estimated fuel consumption calculated by a computer program called Skytrack and actual fuel consumption. READ MORE

  3. 32. Pilot study : Modeling of Wildfires

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Rickard Hansen; [2008]
    Keywords : Wildfire; modeling; forest fire; decision tool;

    Abstract : There is presently no wildfire model developed for Swedish conditions, only a fire danger rating system (FWI) has been developed for Swedish conditions. The demand for a wildfire model has not been great in the past in Sweden but the climate changes now taking place increases the risk of large and intensive wildfires in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 33. Uncertainty in financing of the Clean Development Mechanism projects

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Irina Costromitcaia; [2008]
    Keywords : Clean Development; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The research investigates the market and policy conditions that inhibit energy efficiency in the household sector in the context of the CDM undermining its financial and environmental performance and creating uncertainties in the CDM project financing. The contribution to the practical illustration of the uncertainty impact on the project performance is undertaken by the economic and barrier analyses and building of the alternative performance scenarios for the CDM project on Energy Conservation and Greenhouse Gases Emissions Reduction, implemented in the Republic of Moldova. READ MORE

  5. 34. Energy Analysis of Upplands Väsby municipality. : A study to reduce CO2 emissions in compliance with Kyoto Protocol

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : lif Cetin; [2007]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In this study, energy analysis of Upplands Väsby municipality was carried out with the aim of reducing the CO2 emissions in compliance with Kyoto Protocol. In order to achieve that the inventory of the current fossil fuel use, analysis of possible energy saving measures, and inventory of current potential for biomass production was studied respectively. READ MORE

  6. 35. Saproxylic beetles in two types of fine woody debris of Norway spruce

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Vitezslav Manak; [2007]
    Keywords : boreal forest; saproxylic; Coleoptera; conservation; forest-fuel harvesting; Fine Woody Debris; logging residues; Norway spruce;

    Abstract : Fine Woody Debris (FWD) has been considered as the promising source of forest fuel in Fennoscandia. Main sources are logging residues which formerly were retained on clearcuts. Recent studies indicate that many saproxylic (wood-living) organisms use this wood, and the harvest may decrease their breeding substrate. READ MORE