Search for dissertations about: "Recover"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 366 swedish dissertations containing the word Recover.
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16. Interactive Perception : From Scenes to Objects
Abstract : This thesis builds on the observation that robots, like humans, do not have enough experience to handle all situations from the start. Therefore they need tools to cope with new situations, unknown scenes and unknown objects. In particular, this thesis addresses objects. READ MORE
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17. Oesophageal cancer surgery : predictors of health-related quality of life and survival
Abstract : Oesophageal cancer is a devastating disease with a bleak prognosis. Only 25% of patients are eligible for surgery which is afflicted with 15% postoperative complications an overall 5-year survival of 30-50%. READ MORE
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18. Fuel Cells and Biogas
Abstract : This thesis concerns biogas-operated fuel cells. Fuel cell technology may contribute to more efficient energy use, reduce emissions and also perhaps revolutionize current energy systems. The technology is, however, still immature and has not yet been implemented as dominant in any application or niche market. READ MORE
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19. Advanced power cycles with mixture as the working fluid
Abstract : The world demand for electrical power increasescontinuously, requiring efficient and low-cost methods forpower generation. This thesis investigates two advanced powercycles with mixtures as the working fluid: the Kalina cycle,alternatively called the ammonia-water cycle, and theevaporative gas turbine cycle. READ MORE
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20. Thermodynamic Cycles for Low- and High-Temperature Waste Heat Recovery from Heavy-Duty Engines
Abstract : To reduce the environmental impact of heavy-duty vehicles, it is critical to reduce their CO2 emissions by improving the engine efficiency. A promising way to do this is by extracting waste heat from the engine during operation and converting it into useful work. READ MORE