Essays about: "essential oils"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words essential oils.

  1. 1. Assessment of the energetic feasibility of a novel CHP biorefinery concept

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Ângelo Miguel Mendes Ferreira; [2023]
    Keywords : biorefinery; bioenergy; biomimicry; combined heat and power; Earth Power Lodge; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study investigates the potential for energetic self-reliance in an integrated biore- finery, the Earth Power Lodge (EPL), which aims to convert waste into valuable by- products through bio- and thermochemical conversion processes. The primary questions addressed include assessing the necessity of external propane to sustain the pyrolysis process and the net energy output of the ThermoChemical Reactor (TCR) process when fractional distillation is applied to the resulting bio-oils. READ MORE

  3. 2. Study of the effects of the operating conditions of a decanter centrifuge on a pilot-scale protein recovery setup from cold-pressed rapeseed press cake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Sergio de La Cruz Padilla; [2023]
    Keywords : By-product; Rapeseed press cake; protein; Food engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : There is significant evidence to suggest that diets that include high levels of meat consumption have negative effects on both the environment and human health. As a result, efforts are being made to identify and characterize more plant-based proteins, such as those found in rapeseed. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bio versus Mineral Hydraulic Oil in Forklifts : Life Cycle Assessment with Different Waste Scenarios and a Market Analysis

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Maja Hägesten Nilsson; Albin Kylbrink; [2022]
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    Abstract : Hydraulic oils are today most often based on mineral oil and thus eventuate in environmental and climate impacts during all its life cycle phases, but there are bio-based alternatives. Hy- draulic oils are widely used in forklifts, and the use of forklifts is increasing due to logistics within e-commerce. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comfort Away from Home

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Maximilian Alexander Bubenheim; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : While covid-19 has limited our travels, so many people around the world travel for professional purposes whether they work for a large corporations, on oil rigs, in the military, or in remote research bases. How do these individuals find comfort while they are abroad? After interviewing two different people who travel for professional purposes it was found that accommodation doesn’t provide the best comfort so a product or service that allows you to bring comfort with you could have a huge impact on the target market. READ MORE

  6. 5. Characterization and optimization of Rhodosporidium toruloides for production of lipids

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Niharika Singh; [2021]
    Keywords : chemical engineering; oily yeasts; lipids; nitrogen limitation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Oleaginous microorganisms provide an opportunity to produce oils without the use of arable land for cultivation of oil-containing plants. Oleaginous microorganisms are also capable of storing products of pharmaceutical interest alongside storing polymers, which could open new opportunities in the bioplastic industry. READ MORE