Search for dissertations about: "radiation ageing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words radiation ageing.

  2. 1. Long-term performance of polymeric materials in nuclear power plants

    Author : Payam Pourmand; Ulf W. Gedde; Sue Burnay; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; EPDM; thermal ageing; radiation ageing; portable NMR spectroscopy; modulus profiling; condition monitoring; plasticizer migration; Kemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Access to energy is crucial for modern societies to function sustainably. In addition, nuclear power has for a long time been considered a reliable source of energy. However, the majority of nuclear power plants are reaching the end of their service lifetimes, and it is crucial to verify that every component can withstand the added service time. READ MORE

  4. 2. Effects of Mobile Phone Radiation upon the Mammalian Brain

    Author : Henrietta Nittby; Sektion IV; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; mobile phone; electromagnetic radiation; Blood-brain barrier; brain; rat;

    Abstract : oday about half of the world's population owns the microwave producing mobile phones. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) protects the mammalian brain from potentially harmful substances circulating in the blood. READ MORE

  5. 3. Optical Efficiency of Low-Concentrating Solar Energy Systems with Parabolic Reflectors

    Author : Maria Brogren; Arne Roos; Björn Karlsson; Andreas Häberle; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Engineering physics; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic-thermal systems; Parabolic reflectors; Optical properties; Reflector materials; Optical efficiency; Accelerated ageing; Outdoor ageing; Building-integrated photovoltaics; Teknisk fysik; Engineering physics; Teknisk fysik;

    Abstract : Solar electricity is a promising energy technology for the future, and by using reflectors for concentrating solar radiation onto photovoltaic cells, the cost per produced kWh can be significantly reduced. The optical efficiency of a concentrating system determines the fraction of the incident energy that is transferred to the cells and depends on the optical properties of the system components. READ MORE

  6. 4. Polymeric materials in nuclear power plants : Lifetime prediction, condition monitoring and simulation of ageing

    Author : Erik Linde; Ulf Gedde; Mikael Hedenqvist; Sue Burnay; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Nuclear power plants generate a significant part of the world’s electrical power consumption. However, many plants are nearing the end of their designed lifetime, and to extend the lifetime it is important to verify that every component can withstand the added service time. This includes polymeric materials, which become brittle with time. READ MORE

  7. 5. Ageing and Conservation of Silk. Evaluation of Three Support Methods Using Artificially Aged Silk

    Author : Johanna Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Artificial ageing of silk; textile conservation; historic silk costumes; stitching techniques; aesthetics;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis is to evaluate common remedial conservation support methods used in the conservation treatments of fragile silk costumes that have experienced physical damage. It is based on five papers. READ MORE