Search for dissertations about: "Traditional Chinese design"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Traditional Chinese design.

  2. 1. Evaluation of emerging forest-industry integrated biorefineries : Exploring strategies for robust performance in face of future uncertainties

    Author : Jonas Zetterholm; Elisabeth Wetterlund; Joakim Lundgren; Johanna Mossberg; Yawer Jafri; Damiana Chinese; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Biorefinery; Biomass; Forest industry; Biofuels; Investment; Gasification; Fast pyrolysis; Energiteknik; Energy Engineering;

    Abstract : Biorefineries have been promoted to reduce dependency on fossil resources, increase self-sufficiency, and revitalise rural areas. Commercial deployment of forest-based biorefineries has been slow, although academic research has identified several technology options as promising in terms of both costs and resource usage. READ MORE

  4. 2. The driver and the instrument panel

    Author : Phillip Tretten; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industriell design; Industrial Design;

    Abstract : The trend today is to produce automobiles that have exciting systems which enhance the users' driving experiences, however, the distraction potential of these systems has not fully been considered. Since there can be large differences in the driver's level of distraction caused by visual overload due to individual and cultural characteristics. READ MORE

  5. 3. Approaches to energy efficient building development : studying under Chinese contexts

    Author : Zhenhong Gu; Ronald Wennersten; Per Heiselberg; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Energy efficiency; China; Passive House; Low Exergy system; Built Environmental Assessment; LCA; Swedish housing; Hammarby Sjöstad; Eco-village; Game theory; System theory; Soft Systems Methodology; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis presents a general description of approaches to energy efficient building development under Chinese contexts. The purpose of the work is to discuss how Chinese building development can be approved from an energy saving perspective. Building development is a complicated process that relates to many stakeholders’ interests. READ MORE

  6. 4. Flexible inorganic and hybrid thermoelectric thin films based on layered calcium cobaltate

    Author : Binbin Xin; Per Eklund; Biplab Paul; Niclas Solin; Jiri Houska; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Magnetron sputtering; Nanoporous Ca3Co4O9; Thermoelectric; Flexibility;

    Abstract : With the development of wearable and miniaturized electronics, self-sustaining energy sources have drawn extensive attention. Flexible thermoelectric materials and devices is an approach to convert waste heat into electricity as continuous power supply for such applications. READ MORE

  7. 5. The Culturally Significant Key Component of Qigong, ‘Heart adjustment’, is Lost in Translation

    Author : Jing Li; Mikael Quennerstedt; John Jouper; Ingemar Wedman; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; concept of Qigong; ethnic sport; Heart adjustment; quality of Qigong; Qigong; Qigong state; standard of Qigong; state of unity; Three-adjustments;

    Abstract : Qigong is a Chinese traditional ethnic sport that is practised worldwide. In the West it is often applied as an Eastern mind-body intervention. Although clinical trials have reported its positive effects, some scholars have questioned the research design and methodology. READ MORE