Search for dissertations about: "free ports"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words free ports.
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1. Our Side of the Water : Political Culture in the Swedish colony of St Barthélemy 1800–1825
Abstract : The small island of St Barthélemy was a Swedish colony 1784–1878 and saw its greatest population growth and trade during the turn of the nineteenth century. This was because of Gustavia, the Swedish founded free port, which attracted mariners from the Caribbean, North America and Europe. READ MORE
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2. Study of a Pneumatic Hybrid aided by a FPGA Controlled Free Valve Technology System
Abstract : Urban traffic involves frequent acceleration and deceleration. During deceleration, the energy previously used to accelerate the vehicle is mainly wasted on heat generated by the friction brakes. If this energy that is wasted in traditional IC engines could be saved, the fuel economy would improve. READ MORE
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3. Experimental studies of bypass transition and its control
Abstract : Bypass transition, i.e. transition of a boundary layer at subcritical Reynolds numbers, has been studied. Fundamental studies of the phenomenon as such have been performed side by side with experiments aimed at controlling, i. READ MORE
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4. Building a national maritime security policy
Abstract : The issue of port security raised concerns at the highest levels after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 against the United States. Security threats against ports and vessels acquired a new perspective and in 2002 the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, introducing Chapter XI-2 - Special measures to enhance maritime security. READ MORE
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5. Exception Handling in Recipe-Based Batch Control
Abstract : The focus of this thesis is exception handling in recipe-based batch control. Exception handling is a critical element for achieving long-term success in batch production. It is reported to constitute 40-60 percent of the batch control design and implementation effort. READ MORE