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  1. 1. Phaeodactylum tricornutum – Compositional Analysis, Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes and Potential Applications of Residual Algal Biomass from Omega 3 Production

    University essay from KTH/Industriell bioteknologi

    Author : Isabella Norell; [2020]
    Keywords : Microalgae; diatoms; Phaeodactylum tricornutum; algal biomass; compositional analysis; polysaccharides;

    Abstract : Microalgae are gaining more attention for several reasons such as being potential producers of sustainable fuel, for use as health supplements and in skincare. Simris Alg is a Swedish company that produces Omega 3 supplements from a primary producer of these fatty acids - the algal diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, which is a sustainable alternative to Omega 3 derived from fish. READ MORE

  3. 2. Enabling high-fidelity measurements of turbulent boundary layer flow over wing sections in the MTL wind tunnel.

    University essay from KTH/Mekanik

    Author : Fermin Mallor; [2019]
    Keywords : Fluid mechanics; aerodynamics; turbulence; RANS; wind-tunnel experiments; insert design; Strömningsmekanik; aerodynamik; turbulens; RANS; vindtunnel experiment; inlaga designen;

    Abstract : A reinforced fiber-glass model of a NACA 4412 wing profile is designed and set-up in the Minimum Turbulence Level (MTL) wind tunnel facility at KTH. The model has 65 pressure taps orifices, and the set-up includes two mounting panels designed to allow for particle image velocimetry (PIV) and hot wire anemometry (HWA) measurements of the boundary layer (to be performed in a future campaign). READ MORE

  4. 3. Position sizing methods for a trend following CTA

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Henrik Sandberg; Rasmus Öhman; [2014]
    Keywords : CTA; managed futures; trend following; position sizing; target volatility; omega optimization.;

    Abstract : This study examines whether a trend following managed futures fund can improve its performance by changing its position sizing method. Trades for a simple trend following strategy was simulated on 47 futures contracts over the period 1990-2012, using varying methods for determining position size. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Omega Function : A Comparison Between Optimized Portfolios

    University essay from Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Ali Salih; [2011]
    Keywords : Portfolio; Portfolio theory; optimising; optimizing; optimization; optimisation; Omega; Omega function; sharpe; sharpe ratio; ranking assets; markowitz; transaction cost;

    Abstract : The traditional way to analyze stocks and portfolios within the area of finance have been restricted to Sharpe and Markovitz. The Omega function and its properties enlighten the field of finance and differs from the traditional ways when it comes to the volatility of the stocks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hedge Funds in a Traditional Portfolio : A Quantitative Case Study Made on the Swedish Hedge Fund Market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Daniel Sundqvist; [2009]
    Keywords : Hedge funds; portfolio optimization; markowitz; mean-variance; efficient frontier; case study; skewness; kurtosis; sortino ratio; sharpe ratio; downside deviation; omega ratio;

    Abstract : Hedge funds are a debated subject in today’s financial industry. During 2008, despite hedge funds absolute return target, the global hedge fund industry showed a negative performance whilst the Swedish hedge fund market performed relatively well in comparison. READ MORE