Essays about: "vänern"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the word vänern.
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1. Occurrence of organic micropollutants and hormones in Swedish surface water
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The occurrence and source distribution of organic micropollutants (OMPs) have been investigated in Swedish surface waters, in 23 rivers connected to the lakes Vänern, Vättern and Mälaren, 3 Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and 3 Drinking water plants (DWTPs) located in the middle of Sweden was sampled. Compounds such as pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, personal care products, hormones, Per- and polyflouroalkyl substances (PFASs), isoflavones, stimulants and parabens were selected. READ MORE
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2. A Case Study Evaluating the Performance of the NWP model HARMONIE in Simulating Convective Snowbands
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapsläraAbstract : Convective snow bands forming over the Baltic Sea can result in heavy precipitation along the Swedish east coast. Forecasting these events well is of great importance to prevent road traffic injuries, increased pressure at hospitals and cancelled bus traffic. READ MORE
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3. CBA of environmental projects within hydropower
University essay from KTH/EnergiteknikAbstract : Hydropower is a fundamental pillar in the Swedish energy system and accounts for a large part of the Swedish electricity production. The regulation power is also essential for balancing the grid load. READ MORE
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4. THE INTEGRATION PROCESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR FLOOD MANAGEMENT IN SPATIAL PLANNING : DRAWING EXAMPLES FROM ÄLVSTADEN-GOTHENBURGBETWEEN 1999-2015
University essay from Umeå universitet/KulturgeografiAbstract : Due to climate change and natural variations in the hydrological cycle, global mean sea levels are increasing, causing the mean sea levels in different regions of the world to increase. In Sweden, coastal cities are facing rising water levels which is increasing flooding. READ MORE
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5. PFAS in recipient sediment of a military airport
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknikAbstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFASs, are highly fluorinated substances where the carbon chain is fully- or partly fluorinated. A functional group is coupled at the end of the carbon chain which gives PFASs their different properties. READ MORE