Essays about: "swimming efficiency"

Found 5 essays containing the words swimming efficiency.

  1. 1. Load-velocity profiles as a predictor of performance level in swimming : What differentiates international elite swimmers from national elite – force capacity or efficiency?

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Maria Vitazka; [2023]
    Keywords : Load-Velocity; Force-Velocity; Force Capacity; Swimming; Biomechanics; Performance indicators; International elite; swimming performance; 1080 Sprint; 1080 Motion; Semi-tethered force measurements; tethered force measurements; maximum velocity; load; force; swimming efficiency;

    Abstract : Aim  The purposes of this study were to investigate if the load-velocity (L-V) profile parameters – force capacity and efficiency - differ between swimmers of different performance level, and to investigate if efficiency is the key performance indicator between international elite and national elite level swimmers.  Method  Fifty-four swimmers (27 female and 27 male) of either regional level, national elite or international elite level, participated in this study. READ MORE

  3. 2. Efficiency of diatom and flagellate-based marine food webs.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Yasmina Hamladji; [2021]
    Keywords : phytoplankton; flagellate; diatoms; ciliates food web efficiency; fungi;

    Abstract : Aquatic microbial food webs are in general size structured. Phytoplankton, which constitute the base of the food web, are grazed by protozoa and mesozooplankton, which in turn are consumed by planktivorous fish. Food web efficiency (FWE) is a measure of how efficiently energy is transported up the food web. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are organohalogen compounds in backwash water from swimming pool facilities treatable? : An experimental investigation of removal capacities by different filter materials

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma-Helena Ericsson; [2020]
    Keywords : AOX; EOX; wastewater treatment plant; column test; granular activated carbon; natural zeolites; Polonite r ; Zugol;

    Abstract : Organohalogen compounds are formed in swimming pool waters when natural organic matter, such as hair, urine or sweat etc., react with the used disinfectant (usually chlorine). Many of the organohalogen compounds are persistent and hazardous for human health and aquatic ecosystems. READ MORE

  5. 4. Identification of waste heat sources in Uppsala - with potential use in Bergsbrunna as a case study

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Malin Frisk; Elise Ramqvist; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Reducing energy losses within the energy system is essential for a sustainable future. Waste heat usage could be a part of an increased energy efficiency and a sustainable use of resources. Uppsala Municipality aims to become a climate positive municipality in 2050, with negative net emissions of CO2. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ett självförsörjande utomhusbad

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Mårten Dahlberg Rosell; Emil Eriksson; Erik Jonasson; Clara Knudsen; Theodorik Leao; Kooscha-Kevin Rahimi Ata; Erik Strandler; Eric Widéen; [2017]
    Keywords : energi; solfångare; solceller; pool; elkraft; värme; värmepump;

    Abstract : The municipal outdoor swimming pools of Bälingebadet, situated in Bälinge north of Uppsala, is today mostly heated by electric heating, and an insufficient solar heating system. Bälingebadet is managed by Sportfastigheter AB, which in turn is owned by Uppsala municipality. READ MORE