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  1. 1. Optimization of an energy system in rural Thailand

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

    Author : Axel Lund; Mattias Malmberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Rural energy; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomass; Solar PV; Sustainable development goals; Minor field study; stand-alone; HOMER pro; Landsbyggdens energi; Thailand; Microgrid; Biomassa; Solceller; Hållbara utvecklingsmål; Minor field study; fristående energi system; HOMER pro;

    Abstract : By 2020, Thailand ensured 100% electricity access to its 72 million inhabitants. This was partly done by promoting off-grid energy systems in rural areas instead of using costly grid extensions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Solar Photovoltaic Fire Risks : FE-analysis of fire exposed solar photovoltaic systems and comparison of current legislation and recommendations from different countries

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Elin Bergroth; Greta Torstensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar Photovoltaic; National Guidelines; Fire Department; FE-analysis; TASEF; Solceller; Nationella Riktlinjer; Räddningstjänst; FE-analys; TASEF;

    Abstract : The global use of energy increases every day and to meet the growing demand, energy sources are constantly being developed to become more efficient and reliable. During the last decade, the global solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity has increased every year and in 2017, solar PV was the global leading power source of renewable energy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Measurement and Evaluation of Scattering Coefficient for Diffusing Panel

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk akustik

    Author : Frida Ekner; [2023]
    Keywords : Mechanics; acoustics; scattering; Mekanik; akustik; spridning;

    Abstract : In this work the aim was to determine the scattering coefficient for a diffusing panel by measurements and also examine the difference between scattering and diffusion. Similar measurements have been carried out in the past in slightly different ways, the method that was chosen was to follow a given standard for the measurement of the scattering coefficient. READ MORE

  6. 5. Characterization of the immunomicroenvironment of glioblastoma : Optimization of an antibody panel for detection of glioblastoma TME cells and effect of C3 on glioma cells.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Julia Wahldén; [2023]
    Keywords : Brain; cancer; glioblastoma; immune cells; immunofluorescence; tumor microenvironment; Cancer; glioblastom; immunceller; immunofluorescens; hjärnan; tumörmikromiljö;

    Abstract : Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common primary brain tumor in adults and represents one of the most aggressive tumor types. Despite treatment GBM remains incurable and when treated the tumor recurs more aggressive and treatment resistant than before. READ MORE