Essays about: "fine particulate matter"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words fine particulate matter.

1. 1. Does turbidity affect critical thermal maximum (CTM) of mussels : Behavioural changes in Unio tumidus under stress

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Ellinor Karlsson; [2022]
   Keywords : CTM; critical thermal maximum; turbidity; suspended solids; Unio tumidus; freshwater mussel; bivalve; climate change; Unionida; CTM; turbiditet; grumlighet; suspenderade ämnen; Unio tumidus; sötvattensmussla; musslor; klimatförändringar; Unionida;

   Abstract : Freshwater mussels is one the most endangered groups of organisms worldwide and stand in front of several threats. Global warming along with anthropogenic influence affect the mussel’s natural habitat and stress leads to changes in their behaviour. READ MORE

3. 2. Comparative life cycle assessment of two desiccant wheel dehumidifiers with industrial application

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Astrid Ortis; [2022]
   Keywords : Desiccant wheel dehumidifier; adsorption dehumidification; life cycle assessment LCA ; EU Taxonomy; Rotorsorptionsavfuktare; luftavfuktning; livscykelanalys LCA ; EU taxonomi;

   Abstract : Humans spend around 80 percent of their lifetime indoors. The humidity level plays an essential part in indoor climate, both in non-industrial applications, such as thermal comfort, and industrial ones. Dehumidification is a technology in the field of thermal comfort and indoor climate to control humidity levels. READ MORE

4. 3. Life cycle assessment of hybrid systems for rural electrification in Bolivia

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

   Author : Sandu Seres; [2021]
   Keywords : Diesel; Stirling; Photovoltaic; impact category;

   Abstract : Bolivia is a developing country in South America. Many rural communities still lack access to electricity. The extension of the National Grid System to all rural communities is not feasible due to economic and topographic challenges as well as the environmental problems that may arise. To tackle these problems, Off-grid solutions are implemented. READ MORE

5. 4. The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Air Quality- Based on Seven Cities in China

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Cheng Chen; [2021]
   Keywords : COVID-19; air quality; fixed effect model; regression discontinuity; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Many researchers have studied the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions. However, in terms of the air quality impact, few studies have done so for specific cities. In this study, seven cities in China under the first stage of transmission prevention have been selected. The air quality standard indicators discussed are NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide), PM2. READ MORE

6. 5. Strategic Assessment of Drinking Water Production Systems Environmental impacts from a Life cycle perspective : A case study of Norrvatten future drinking water production alternatives

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Rahul Aggarwal; [2020]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment LCA ; Drinking water treatment; Environmental impacts; Sustainability; Global warming; Nanofiltration; Conventional water treatment; Ultrafiltration; Expansion alternatives; Water Quality; Water treatment plant; Environmental optimization; Drinking water quality;

   Abstract : Climate change is a global challenge that requires proactive action from municipalities, companies, and other organizations to prioritize sustainability in their daily operations. In the past few decades, life cycle assessment (LCA) approach has been successfully applied for environmental assessments in the drinking water sector. READ MORE