Essays about: "system of rice"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 36 essays containing the words system of rice.

  1. 16. Rice trade in a changing climate of national adaptation plans : using trade-based climate risk profiles to test the coverage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Marco C. Schletz; [2014]
    Keywords : adaptation; climate change; climate risk; risk assessment; indirect impacts; trade; rice; food security;

    Abstract : Adaptation strategies and policies often fail to take account of climate change impacts and their feedbacks in one country which have ‘indirect impacts’ for other countries and the global system. This thesis examines the risks posed by climate change to global rice trade and the possible impact on food security in nations dependent on rice imports. READ MORE

  3. 17. Modeling and exergoeconomic analysis of biomass gasification in a downdraft gasifier

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Santiago Rabell Ferran; [2013]
    Keywords : Biomass; Cogeneration; Downdraft gasification; Exergoeconomic analysis; Modelling;

    Abstract : In this work it is presented an equilibrium model, capable to predict the composition of the generated gas, its Lower Heating Value (LHV), the gasification efficiency, the ratio air/biomass and the  ratio gas/biomass in a downdraft gasifier. The model describes the influence of  the moisture content of the biomass and the gasification temperatures on the composition and properties of the produced gases, like the low heating value (LHV). READ MORE

  4. 18. Xylan as Strength Enhancing Additive

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Zaheer Ahmad Mansoor; [2012]
    Keywords : Xylan; Kraft cooking; Tensile strength; Spruce wood; Agricultural waste;

    Abstract : The effect of xylan from different plant species on tensile properties of spruce pulp was studied. Xylans from spruce, birch, wheat straw and rice husks were mixed with the fresh white liquor and added at the later stages of separate kraft cooks, in exchange of the black liquor removed from the system at that time. READ MORE

  5. 19. Cost – Benefit Analysis of Different Rice Cropping systems in Thailand

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : SUPISRA ARAYAPHONG; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Rice cropping system; SRI; CBA; Risk analysis; Thailand;

    Abstract : System of Rice Intensification (SRI) has been introduced and practiced throughout Thailand. However, the conventional transplanting system is well-accepted among Thai farmers over the country. READ MORE

  6. 20. INTERPRETATIONS OF A CULTURAL LANDSCAPE : CASE STUDY IN IMPLEMENTATION OF ADAPTIVE CO- MANAGEMENT IN BALI’S SUBAK CULTURAL LANDSCAPE

    University essay from Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Gabriella Silfwerbrand; [2012]
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    Abstract : Cultural landscapes are places that have developed distinct characteristics from the interaction of people and nature. Actors with different roles in a cultural landscape will interpret the value of the landscape features differently. READ MORE