Essays about: "risk assessment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 500 essays containing the words risk assessment.

  1. 1. Sustainability assessment of sanitation systems in El Alto, Bolivia : A pre-study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Malin Smith; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable sanitation; peri-urban; urine-diverting dry toilet; waste stabilization pond; stakeholder; Hållbar sanitet; peri-urban; urinsorterande torrtoalett; stabiliseringsdamm; intressent;

    Abstract : The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 6.2 aims at providing access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and to end open defecation by 2030. Yet, 47 % of the population in Bolivia lacked access to basic sanitation services in 2012. READ MORE

  3. 2. The potential of innovative dry source-separating urban sanitation technologies in Montero, Bolivia : A sustainability assessment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ylva Geber; [2020]
    Keywords : Montero; UDDT; nutrient recycling; sanitation; sustainability; multiple criteria; health; resource use; environmental; technical; organizational; financial; fertilizer; Montero; UDDT; näringsåtervinning; sanitet; hållbarhet; multipla kriterier; hälsa; resursanvändning; miljö; tekniskt; organisatorisk; finansiellt; gödselmedel;

    Abstract : Montero is one of the cities with the highest population growth inthe lowlands of Bolivia. According to Montero's municipal plan for water and sanitation, only 36 % of the population in the urban areas of Montero is connected to the sewage system. READ MORE

  4. 3. The verification and validation of a probabilistic risk analysis method for road tunnels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Kim Genberg; Karin Sandin; [2020]
    Keywords : Tunnels; fire; evacuation; probabilistic risk analysis; QRA; verification and validation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In this thesis, a new probabilistic risk assessment tool for road tunnels has been verified and validated. The verification and validation were performed along with a literature review to find different key variables that affect the risk in a road tunnel and find out how these variables can be handled. READ MORE

  5. 4. Modeling and Evaluation of a Finite Element Cervical Spinal Cord for Injury Assessment

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

    Author : Nicole Valle Olivera; [2020]
    Keywords : Biomechanics; Neuronics; Spinal Cord; LS-Dyna;

    Abstract : Motor vehicles collisions and falls have gradually increase the risk for spinal cord injuries. An increased knowledge of the spinal behavior and its injury mechanisms can be used as preventive strategies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Distribution and mobilization of heavy metals at an acid mine drainage-affected region, South China

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Chen Luo; [2020]
    Keywords : acid mine drainage; arsenic; cadmium; geochemical modeling; heavy metals; lead; principal component analysis;

    Abstract : Dabaoshan Mine Site (DMS) is the biggest polymetallic mine in South China. The Hengshi River receives acid mine drain (AMD) waste leaching from the tailings pond and run-off from the treatment plant which flows into the Wengjiang River, Beijiang River, before discharging into the Pearl River. READ MORE