Essays about: "runner"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 70 essays containing the word runner.

1. 1. Analyzing the Impact of Tempo-changing Music for user Performance and Risk-taking Behavior in Video Games

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Adam Åkesson; [2024]
   Keywords : Performance; Risk-taking behavior; Tempo-changing music;

   Abstract :  Background. In real life humans have been proven to be affected in different ways by music. In sports, music can be shown to be useful for better performance. Taking this into thought while playing video games could help players perform better as well as in real life. READ MORE

3. 2. Bodies in Smartwatches : Embodied Data and Augmented Experiences in Self-Tracking Runners

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

   Author : Madelene Logren; [2023]
   Keywords : datafication; human-technology relations; postphenomenology; quantified self; self-tracking; smartwatches;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the relation between human and smartwatch by exploring the experiences of four Swedish long-distance runners who use digital technology to self-track their running activities. By examining the participating runners’ use of their smartwatches and smartwatch data as postphenomenological human-technology relations (Ihde, 1990), this thesis offers a perspective on the use of wearable self-tracking technology as augmenting human experience through digital data. READ MORE

4. 3. Development of CAD Models for Large Silencer Platforms Using Design Automation

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktrealisering

   Author : Mahim Kai; Balagangadar Thilakar Arumugam; [2023]
   Keywords : Design Automation; Silencer; CFD; Extraction;

   Abstract : Scania is known as a front-runner in the development of power trains for heavy vehicles, marine, and general industrial applications. As the regulations on emissions for combustion engine vehicles are getting tougher with increasing awareness on sustainable solutions and reducing environmental impact, the goal at Scania is to develop combustion engines to achieve low-pollutant emissions whilst achieving higher efficiency. READ MORE

5. 4. Pilot Study: Test Rig for Self-lubricating Kaplan Runner Bearings

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

   Author : Bhairav Khadke; [2023]
   Keywords : Hydropower; Kaplan turbine; Self-lubricating bearing Test rig. Hydropower; Kaplan turbine; Self-lubricating bearing Test rig.; Vattenkraft; Kaplanturbin; Självsmörjande lager Testrigg.;

   Abstract : Hydropower has a relatively small impact on the climate and contributes to almost half of Sweden’s electricity production. Vattenfall own and operate roughly 125 large scale hydro power units of which about half utilizes a Kaplan turbine. READ MORE

6. 5. Fish Friendly Turbines forDownstream Migration : Literature review and case studies

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Signe Rosenblad; [2023]
   Keywords : Downstream passage solutions; downstream migration of fish; small-scale hydropower; eel; trout; Nedströms passagelösningar; nedströms vandring av fisk; småskalig vattenkraft; ål; öring;

   Abstract : As the energy consumption is constantly increasing, the demand of renewable energy is increasing too. Thirtythree percent of the renewable energy production in Europe constitutes of hydropower. Hydropower is animportant energy source as it has stabilizing and storing functions, but it heavily affects biodiversity. READ MORE