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Great unclear expectations : a study on the defectiveness of autonomous systems

Polat, C. - In: Journal of consumer policy : consumer issues in law, … 46 (2023) 3, pp. 363-386

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Synthesis about a collaborative project on “Technology Assessment of Autonomous Systems”

Moniz, António B. - In: Enterprise and Work Innovation Studies 5 (2009) 5, pp. 83-91

The project started in 2009 with the support of DAAD in Germany and CRUP in Portugal under the “Collaborative German-Portuguese University Actions” programme. One central goal is the further development of a theory of technology assessment applied to robotics and autonomous systems in...

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Convergence in action: A case study of the Norwegian internet

Hallingby, Hanne Kristine; Hartviksen, Gjermund; … - International Telecommunications Society (ITS) - 2012

The conceptual framework for understanding the logical Internet is based on the construction of a horizontal, layered architecture, which differentiates between physical-, data link-, network-, transport-, and application layers (1). This is different from the telecommunication networks model...

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Groundwater quality in the endemic areas of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka and its treatment by community-based reverse osmosis water treatment plants

Imbulana, Sachithra Madhushani - 2022

Community-based reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plants provide an interim solution for producing safe drinking water for the endemic areas of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in the rural dry zone of Sri Lanka. RO-treated groundwater diminishes the progression of CKDu;...

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Financial, economic and environmental analyses of upgrading reverse osmosis plant fed with treated wastewater

Chamaki, Foroogh Nazari; Jenkins, Glenn P.; … - 2023

One of the most effective strategies to mitigate water shortages worldwide is to reuse the treated wastewater for freshwater production employing reverse osmosis (RO) technology. This strategy is appropriate in urban areas of arid or semi-arid regions as it can provide a sustainable and reliable...

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Groundwater quality in the endemic areas of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka and its treatment by community-based reverse osmosis water treatment plants

Imbulana, Sachithra Madhushani - 2022

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From Toilets to Rivers: Experiences, New Opportunities, and Innovative Solutions

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2014

This publication showcases a compilation of project briefs culled from case studies of good practices, new approaches, and working models on sanitation and wastewater management from di erent countries. The project briefs demonstrate solution options from which useful lessons can be derived. Not...

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Financial, economic and environmental analyses of upgrading reverse osmosis plant fed with treated wastewater

Chamaki, Foroogh Nazari; Jenkins, Glenn P.; … - 2023

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Design, economic analysis and environmental considerations of mini-grid hybrid power system with reverse osmosis desalination plant for remote areas

Setiawan, Ahmad Agus; Zhao, Yu; Nayar, Chem. V. - In: Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 2, pp. 374-383

This paper discusses the design process of a mini-grid hybrid power system with reverse osmosis desalination plant for … sources and a diesel generator with a reverse osmosis desalination plant as a deferrable load. The economic issues analysed … reverse osmosis desalination plant, rated at 5.5kWh/day, are also presented here to verify the idea of providing power and …

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Demand side management for remote area power supply systems incorporating solar irradiance model

Al-Alawi, Ali; Islam, S.M - In: Renewable Energy 29 (2004) 13, pp. 2027-2036

desalination unit to provide the necessary freshwater. Demand side management (DSM) is used in this study to smooth out the daily …

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