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1. 1. Mechanism of Formation of Soft Particles in Biodiesel Fuel Blends

   University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

   Author : Roberta Maria Fiorenza; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The large environmental impact related to the use of fossil fuel has driven the shift toward renewable sourced alternatives. Fossil diesel can be nowadays replaced by biodiesel, obtained from vegetable oils and fats, mostly used as biodiesel blends. READ MORE

3. 2. Spectroscopic evaluation of stability and homogeneity of formulated lubricant

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Amir Vranjkovina; [2019]
   Keywords : Lubricants; Base oil; ICP-AES; FTIR; Method validation; Smörjmedel; Basoljor; ICP-AES; FTIR; Metodvalidering;

   Abstract : Lubricant is a common name for a large group of products that are essential for almost every engine or other machinery equipment that include mechanical part movements. Their main application is reduction of the friction between two rubbing surfaces by interposing a lubricating film between them. READ MORE

4. 3. Study of Fluorescence Dye for Tracing Lubrication Oil inside Marine Engines

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Förbränningsfysik

   Author : David Sanned; [2017]
   Keywords : Laser Induced Fluorecence; Lubrition Oil; Marine Engines; Flourescence Dye; Technology and Engineering; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : Engine lubrication is very important for engine sustainability and efficiency. It becomes even more important when heavier fuel types who contributes to lubrication are changed to alternative fuel without the same lubrication abilities. READ MORE

5. 4. Hybrid renewable energy systems for remote locations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Josephine Zetterman; Astrid Kvist; [2017]
   Keywords : renewable; Hybri; Karimunjawa; solar power; vegetable oil; diesel engine; remote locations; palm oil; coconut oil; PV; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Many locations in Indonesia such as small islands and remote villages on the main islands are not connected to the main electricity grid, and may never be as they are too remote for grid extensions to be economically justifiable. Therefore, many either do not have electricity or are dependent on expensive diesel transports to fuel their stand alone, diesel powered mini-grids. READ MORE

6. 5. Competing Discourses in Aircraft Cabin Air Contamination: How to Define a Problem

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Arie Adriaensen; [2017]
   Keywords : FLMU06; Cabin Air Quality; Cabin air contamination; Bleed air contamination; Fume Events; Aviation; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the scientific literature and in the media there is a growing concern about toxins in aircraft originating from the air conditioning system as a result from pyrolised jet engine and hydraulic oil, and more recently also de-icing fluid. Many crews have reported long-term neurological and respiratory health effects, but also acute impairment or even incapacitation while performing their flight duties. READ MORE