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  1. 1. Rättvis vattenfördelning i klimatkrisens tid : en studie om hur Sverige kan ta lärdomar av extrema kontexter

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

    Author : Veronica Lennefors; Linnéa Saiduddin; [2023]
    Keywords : vattendistribution; vattenhantering; vattenbrist; klimatförändringar; ursprungsbefolkning;

    Abstract : Sverige har hittills varit relativt förskonade från vattenproblematik, men det extrema väder orsakat av klimatförändringarna gör att även vi kan utsättas för bristande tillgångar på färskvatten och de sociala konsekvenser som medföljer. Ett sätt att förbereda oss i kampen mot det förändrade klimatet och dess konsekvenser kan vara att studera extrema kontexter, områden som redan idag visar på resultatet av klimatförändringarna. READ MORE

  3. 2. Automation of a rotating bed reactor for PFAS remediation

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Axel Martin; [2023]
    Keywords : Programming; automation; experimentation; optimization;

    Abstract : Properties such as being water and oil repellent and being heat resistant make per- and polyflouroalkyl substances (PFAS) useful in a wide range of products. Since they do not break down in the environment, PFAS pollution makes it way back into drinking water and seafood. READ MORE

  4. 3. Thermodynamic modelling of the copper-zinc-tin ternary system : A study towards lead-free brass

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

    Author : Caterina Radogna; [2023]
    Keywords : Brass-based alloys; Lead-free brass; Calphad; Thermo-Calc; Thermodynamic description; Mässingsbaserade legeringar; Blyfri mässing; Calphad; Thermo-Calc; Termodynamisk beskrivning;

    Abstract : Lead (Pb) is frequently used as an alloying element in brass to enhance machinability and castability. However, this element poses a significant risk to human health and the environment. The 2021 revision of the Drinking Water Directive imposed stricter limits on Pb content in brass, encouraging the development of lead-free brass. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating the existing state of the municipal water and sewage infrastructure (VA) in Sweden and identifying privatization & partnership opportunities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Omar Aldalati; [2023]
    Keywords : VA; Water and Sewage; Privatization; Partnership; Wavin; Improvements.;

    Abstract :  The Swedish government supports local government initiatives in an effort to promote societal wellbeing. Municipalities work to improve the quality of life for their citizens while also providing services that are friendly to the environment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Vulnerability of a water distribution network from a hydraulic point of view

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Carl Stagne; Jacob Thomas Svantesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Vulnerability; Criticality; Water distribution network; Hydrualic modelling; EPANET; MIKE ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As the global population continues to grow and the demand for clean drinking water in-creases, the importance of a functioning water distribution network becomes evident. In the design and planning phase of a distribution network, a hydraulic model is a helpful tool for predicting consequences of an action and defining vulnerable parts of a network. READ MORE