Half of the geographical areas in Mainland China are currently facing problems of water shortage and water pollution. Both the Chinese government and its private sectors are striving to find viable solutions for this very issue. However, with the enormous population base in China and its fast-growing …

Investigate condition of water quality and quantity in the Chao River. Explore the main elements that influence the river and measures to improve the condition. The Chao river is located in Chengde, one of the headwaters of Beijing.

A greenhouse with Fresnel lenses in the south facing roof and a receiver for concentrated Photovoltaics with water cooling (CPVT system) will result in electrical and thermal energy output from the solar energy excess entering a greenhouse. The PV system converts about half of the direct radiation into …

The Pierre Auger group is studying ultra-high energy cosmic rays. Cosmic rays are charged particles which permanently hit and penetrate the atmosphere of the Earth. They will at a certain moment collide with nuclei in the atmosphere, like nitrogen. The results of such an interaction are new particles, …

The effects of reduced tillage systems on soil quality and earthworms. We will take samples from multiple sites and analyse for soil aggregate stability, water infiltration and retention, penetration resistance and soil organic carbon.

INTRODUCTION: It is difficult to adjust fluid balance adequately in patients with severe burns due to various physical changes. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is emerging as a potential marker of hydration state. Proteinuria is used as a predictor of outcome in severe illness and might correlate to …

The aim of this report is to determine whether there exists a difference in the public access to justice between several member states of the European Union. The report examines the judicial structures of three member states, along with the circumstances surrounding the access to the courts. A case study …

Onderzoek is gedaan naar de veranderende rol van het waterschap in de afvalwaterketen. De onderzoeksvraag luidde: Hoe vervullen de waterschappen hun huidige en toekomstige rol in de afvalwaterketen in de praktijk? Er is een beleidsanalyse gemaakt van diverse notities die de afgelopen jaren over de afvalwaterketen …

Onderzoek naar en ontwerpen van verbeteringen van de Klopvaart als ecologische verbindingszone tussen de Vecht en het Noorderpark. De Klopvaart kan meer betekenen voor de Utrechtse stadsnatuur indien de waterkwaliteit verbetert, het waterpeil variabel wordt, en er tegelijkertijd meer oeverplanten, reliëf …