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The author of the thesis has had an interest in programmable logic controller systems since the day he entered this university, hence it was likely that the thesis topic would be about something that involves the use of such a system. Still, the exact topic was unclear and the commissioning party HAMK Tech made the topic selection process possible during a meeting. The purpose of this thesis was to make the production of biochar continuous and to produce biochar of a consistent quality that meets the criteria for chemical and physical properties. This aim has been met since the product contained roughly 83% carbon on average by mass percent and other elements such as hydrogen (2.5%) and nitrogen (0.1%) which indicates that it is considered biochar. Biochar was covered extensively in chapter two with the history of biochar, its definitions, and its effects, and ends with the history of pyrolysis. In subsequent chapters, the automation system is defined and explored in terms of its usefulness for this scenario, the control system architecture and the relevant algorithms were also discussed as well as justified. At the latter part of the thesis, the implementation will be discussed, and the results will be presented and analyzed. The aim of this commissioned thesis work has been realized since the creation and use of an automated system for the pyrolysis of locally obtained biomass to produce biochar has proved successful. By lowering the amount of human labor required, decreasing the chance of mistakes, and making the best use of available resources, the automated system has fulfilled its intended purpose to increase the efficiency and efficacy of the biochar manufacturing process.
This thesis is researched, constructed and presented as a dual thesis between Daniel Kelly and Niko Alapartanen. The familiarity of the sport’s industry, for both authors, was an important factor in choosing to base the project and research on this industry. Again, both also study financial management as part of the Haaga-Helia International Business degree program, also known as GloBBA. The sporting industry has not been given much thought amongst students in Finland, at an academic point of view, which was a catalyst in researching the topic. The projected and anticipated outcomes of the paper are to determine the overall impact of the sporting industry in the United States and the United Kingdom, in the form of four main factors. It is determined whether there are similarities or discrepancies in this research be-tween the two performing nations and what causes these situations. Theoretically, the paper comprises two models in which the papers foundation is based on. The main roles of sport model are broken up into the four research factors previously listed. The sports market segment model is also referred to, to obtain further understanding in the mechanics of the industry. The economic sector and the development and impact of commercialization are the deepest topics of research, while political issues as well as social & health impacts are analyzed also. The paper focuses thoroughly on the professional aspect of the sporting industry, while only having a limited coverage on the amateur and fitness facet of the industry. Economic measurements are used as the basis for quantitative data as well as case studies and published journals. Incorporating the factual reality and relating them to the sporting industry’s theoretical models are the methods used to derive a conclusive answer to the re-search statement. Factors such as GDP, unemployment/employment, taxation and the multiplier effect are referred to. Results delivered substantial and interesting findings in regards to both the functionality and impact that the sporting industry has on economic, political and health facets of a nation. It can be established that the driving force behind these results is the rapidly increasing phenomenon of commercialization.
This handbook summarizes key findings from clinical and laboratory-controlled demonstrator trials regarding wearables to assist rehabilitation professionals, who are planning the use of wearable sensors in rehabilitation processes. The handbook can also be used by those developing wearable sensor systems for clinical work and especially for use in hometype environments with specific emphasis on elderly patients, who are our major health care consumers. This handbook is part of the SENDoc project (Smart Sensor Devices fOr rehabilitation and Connected health). SENDoc project will assess monitoring sensors technical, clinical and social acceptability aspects and their impact on patients, on health and care delivery, and on rural communities. It is an international project, comprised of four partners. The lead partner is Ulster University (Northern Ireland, UK) and the other partners are: Tyndall Institute/University College Cork (Ireland), Västerbotten County Council (VLL)/Umeå University (Sweden) and Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Finland). The SENDoc project aims to introduce the use of wearable sensor systems in ageing communities in northern remote areas.
This Handbook Part II was developed to assist and orientate rehabilitation staff and organisations who are planning to start remote home rehabilitation activities, particularly with the elderly. The ideas and suggestions for the remote rehabilitation process in this document can be easily adopted to any kind of functional capacity problem in rehabilitation. The Handbook Part II focuses on the attributes and aspects that you must consider when you start a remote rehabilitation process with remote connections and wearable sensor systems. This Handbook Part II is a continuation from the Handbook of Wearable Technology Supported Home Rehabilitation Services in Rural Areas – Emphasis on Monitoring Structures and Activities of Functional Capacity, launched in 2019.