Search for dissertations about: "microbial fouling"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words microbial fouling.

  2. 1. District Heating Substations. Performance, Operation and Design

    Author : Janusz Wollerstrand; Energihushållning; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; extreme value; heater; sizing; domestic hot water; drag reducing additives; microbial fouling; heat exchanger fouling; simulation; design; performance; District heating; substation; Energy research; Energiforskning;

    Abstract : This thesis work is concerned with the efficient layout and operation of substations, i.e. those district heating (DH) system units which connect the network and internal building heating systems, such as radiator heating systems and domestic hot water distribution networks. READ MORE

  4. 2. Biological Pre-filtration and Surface Water Treatment - Microbial barrier function and removal of natural inorganic and organic compounds

    Author : Gerald Heinicke; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : Waterworks in Sweden that apply conventional chemical surface water treatment are facing a number of challenges, including changes in raw water quality and demands for improved particle removal. The chief objective of this work was to evaluate biological pre-filtration for typical Swedish surface water, regarding the removal of natural organic matter, particles, iron and manganese, and taste and odour compounds. READ MORE

  5. 3. Effects of biocides and metals on antibiotic resistance: a genomic and metagenomic perspective

    Author : Chandan Pal; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Antibiotic resistance; biocide; metal; co-selection; metagenomics;

    Abstract : Background and aim: There is a concern that biocides and metals can co-select for antibiotic resistance. The aim of this thesis is to enhance our understanding of the roles of antibacterial biocides (e.g. antiseptics, disinfectants) and metals (e. READ MORE