Essays about: "wind instruments"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 31 essays containing the words wind instruments.

  1. 16. The baritone chronology – a study of the baritone saxophone evolution in jazz history

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Piersimone Crinelli; [2016-02-08]
    Keywords : jazz; history of jazz; wind instruments; baritone saxophone; technical aspects; improvisation;

    Abstract : This project investigates the history of the baritone saxophone. The role of the baritone saxophone as a soloist instrument has historically often been overshadowed by the tenor or the alto saxophone. READ MORE

  3. 17. Choice of tree species in the aftermath of two major storms : a qualitative study of private forest owners in southern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Isak Lodin; [2016]
    Keywords : reforestation; small-scale private forest owners; Gudrun; Götaland; Norway spruce; reforestation grants;

    Abstract : The forests in Götaland, the most southern part of Sweden, are dominated by Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst). This species is very important for the Swedish forest sector, but also associated with certain risks, such as wind-throw. READ MORE

  4. 18. FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BUILDING INTIGRATED HYBRID SOLAR PV AND WIND POWER SYSTEMS: A CASE-STUDY ON THE SWEDISH ISLAND OF GOTLAND

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : David Lee-Jones; [2016]
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    Abstract : This Thesis carries out a high level analysis of the financial feasibility of building integrated small scale renewable energy systems. A number of alternative system configurations have been established that include a mixture of grid connected wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) applications to provide electricity to meet the demand of the base load demand of the building, with any occurrence of excess production sold back to the grid. READ MORE

  5. 19. European Wind Power Development, Factors That Influenced Change and What Can Be Learned.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : John Gillies; [2016]
    Keywords : Wind Power Development; Renewable Energy; Support Schemes; European Union; Renewable Energy Policy; RES-E; Governance.;

    Abstract : The success of wind power integration throughout Europe has been largely varied with some European countries showing large boosts in capacity compared to some which show none at all.  This Thesis looks at those countries that have been successful in order to determine which factors have led to this success and what if any lessons can be learned in order to assist other countries. READ MORE

  6. 20. Wind Power Project Development : Financial Viability of Repowering with RETScreen as a Decision Aid Tool

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Torsten Weiss; [2015]
    Keywords : wind power; repowering; onshore; case-study; Germany; financial viability; economic efficiency; RETScreen; barriers; benefits;

    Abstract : There is a need for an efficient adjustment of the energy supply system towards renewable energy resources in the near future. This raises the question whether it is financially efficient to repower an onshore wind turbine or wind farm in operation with respect to specific surrounding conditions? To this purpose, the objective of this Thesis is a quantitative analysis of a wind power project repowering addressing certain legislative parameters, varying economic factors and WT models respectively. READ MORE