Essays about: "sand addition"

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  1. 11. Greenhouse gas emissions from compacted peat soil

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Antonia Hartmann; [2021]
    Keywords : carbon dioxide; compression index; Peatland agriculture; recompression index; sand addition; soil compaction;

    Abstract : Cultivated peat soils are a main driver for CO2 and N2O emissions, while the gas fluxes are dependent on intrinsic soil properties and land use. Sand addition into peat soils might reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhance soil strength, and thus the ability to tolerate soil compaction. READ MORE

  3. 12. Study of Compound Casting of Aluminum Alloy/Ductile Iron Bimetal : Final Report of Thesis Project, Product Development and Materials Engineering (Master Programme)

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Material och tillverkning

    Author : Amir Mousavian; [2020]
    Keywords : Compound Casting; Aluminum Alloy; Ductile Iron; Melt-to-Solid Volume Ratio; Insert Preheat Temperature; Aluminizing; AlFin Process; Sammansatt gjutning; aluminiumlegering; duktilt järn; smält-till-fast volymförhållande; infoga förvärmningstemperatur; aluminiumisering; AlFin-process;

    Abstract : Today’s transportation highly depends on hydrocarbon fuels, and reducing the weight could help a lot in reducing the air pollutants and carbon footprints in the environment to comply with the strict regulations set by reputable standard organizations in the world. Utilizing lightweight materials in automobile parts is one of the key factors to succeed in meeting the goals defined in the standards. READ MORE

  4. 13. Combining biocontrol fungus Clonostachys rosea with chemical fungicides – for integrated management of Fusarium foot/root rot

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Sebastian Bengtsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Biocontrol agent; Clonostachys rosea; Fusarium culmorum; Fusarium graminearum; prothioconazole; Proline; Fusarium foot root rot; ; Integrated pest management;

    Abstract : Fungal plant diseases have typically been controlled by the application of chemical pesticides. However, excessive use of chemical pesticides may produce undesirable side effects including fungicides tolerance in pathogens and environmental problems, if not handled correct. READ MORE

  5. 14. Beach Nourishment at Faxe Ladeplads in Zealand, Denmark

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Anna Adell; [2020]
    Keywords : Beach nourishment; erosion; coastal protection; coastal morphology; sediment dynamics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The recent beach nourishment performed at Faxe Ladeplads in Zealand, Denmark was established with the objective to reduce wave overtopping onto the adjacent road and also aimed to restore a beach for recreation. During the time that the nourishment has been in place, the appearance of the beach has changed significantly compared to when it was initially restored. READ MORE

  6. 15. A geophysical survey in the Chocaya Basin in the central Valley of Cochabamba, Bolivia, using ERT and TEM

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Hannes Pilser; [2020]
    Keywords : ERT; TEM; geophysics; Cochabamba; aquifer; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Chocaya Basin is situated in the north-western part of the Valley of Cochabamba, Bolivia, where a semi-arid climate prevails. The increasing population is dependent on local aquifers for drinking water and irrigation. Wells are used to extract water. READ MORE