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  1. 6. Lead Concentrations in Indoor Dust : Differences Between Indoor Shooting Ranges and Assumed Non-Lead Contaminated Sites

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Lena Brolin; [2023]
    Keywords : Ammunition; environmentally friendly ammunition; lead; lead at indoor shooting ranges; lead exposure.;

    Abstract : A projectile which missed its target and falls into the bullet trap at the end of the shooting range might not be viewed as dangerous. Yet, hazardous fumes and fine metal fragments from the bullet might contaminate the users of the shooting range. READ MORE

  3. 7. Feasibility Study on Additive Manufacturing of Copper Windings using Electron Beam Melting

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Marilena Wiele; Murad Abulawi; [2023]
    Keywords : Electron beam melting; Additive manufacturing; Electric motor windings; Hairpin windings; Winding design; Copper; Parameter optimization; Electrical conductivity; Elektronstrålesmältning; Additiv tillverkning; Elmotorlindningar; Hårnålslindningar; Lindningsdesign; Koppar; Parameteroptimering; Elektrisk ledningsförmåga;

    Abstract : Within the framework of this thesis, the electron beam melting of pure copper for the purpose of producing electrical windings was examined. The conventional manufacturing process of copper windings was investigated, and the potential advantages offered by the design freedom inherent in the electron beam melting process were explored. READ MORE

  4. 8. Investigating the potential correlations between metal and metalloid concentrations and soil color : A Minor Field Study on the island province of Marinduque, Philippines

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ivana Pia Saric Söderholm; Erik Readwin; [2023]
    Keywords : Marinduque; Metal and Metalloid; Nix Pro 2 Color Sensor; Philippines; Soil color; X-Ray Fluorescence XRF ; Filippinerna; Jordfärg; Marinduque; Metall och Metalloid; Nix Pro 2 Color Sensor; Röntgenfluorescens XRF ;

    Abstract : This study was carried out as a bachelor's thesis at KTH Royal Institute of Technology during the spring of 2023, investigating the correlation between the color with the concentration of various metal and metalloids (MMs) in the soil of Marinduque, The Philippines. With a history of mineral exploitation, notably copper and gold, the island has faced persistent environmental challenges, exemplified by the catastrophic waste spills in 1993 and 1996 that contaminated the Boac and Mogpog Rivers. READ MORE

  5. 9. Evaluation of liver and fur copper concentrations in dairy cows : in relation to dietary intake of copper and molybdenum

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Ida Hansen; [2023]
    Keywords : copper; copper status; dairy cow; fur; liver; molybdenum; ruminant;

    Abstract : Koppar (Cu) har en avgörande roll i flera viktiga metaboliska funktioner och är en essentiell mineral för idisslare. Kopparbrist kan resultera i ett flertal problem som påverkar djurets hälsa och produktion, men även överutfodring av Cu kan resultera i allvarliga kliniska symptom på grund av ackumulering av Cu i levern. READ MORE

  6. 10. Pyrolysis of Municipal Sewage Sludge to get a phosphorus rich char residue for soil improvement

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Shahin Shamim; [2023]
    Keywords : Sewage Sludge-Phosphorus-Pyrolysis- Heavy metals; Cadmium; Lead; Nickle; Copper; Chromium; Zinc; Biochar; Heating value; Fertilizer- Thermal conversion;

    Abstract : Sewage sludge is a byproduct of wastewater treatment plants. It is a kind of waste. however, it contains several valuable nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen that are used to rich the soil as a fertilizer compound. READ MORE