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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Economic Comparisons"”.
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Economic Comparisons Between an Even-Aged and an Uneven-Aged Loblolly Pine Silvicultural System
This study compares financially optimal uneven-aged and even-aged silvicultural regimes of loblolly pine (Pinus Taeda). Uneven-aged regimes which maximize net present value (NPV) are found by quantifying the effects of diameter distribution (Q factor), maximum diameter, cutting cycle, and residual …
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Economic comparisons of thinning from above and below in Loblolly Pine plantations using dynamic programming
… from above and below were compared using an economic optimizing dynamic program, FORTE (Arthaud 1986). Economically optimal (net present value maximizing) thinning regime and rotation age were determined for benchmark economic and model inputs. Sensitivity of net present value and optimal …
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Identifying the Economic Barriers to CLT Cost Estimation Among Building Construction Professionals
… renewable wood resources and have significant economic potential as a new value-added product for the United States. However, market penetration has been obstructed by product affordability and lack of availability for use. Previous studies and projects have surveyed opinions of designers and …
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The fractionation of dextran polymer by ultrafiltration to yield clinical products
… by at least 10% for a fractionation at 6 000 MW. Economic comparisons of ethanol fractionation, combined GPC and UF fractionation, and UF fractionation of dextran were undertaken. On an economic basis GPC was the best method for high MW dextran fractionation. When compared with a plant producing …
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Organic farming in Thailand: case studies on chemical-free vegetable production in Chiangmai, Thailand : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science (International Rural Development) at Lincoln University
… outcomes in terms of the farmers' objectives, economic performance, and other effects from this method of production including social and environmental effects. Two appropriate methods: interviews and available data, were used to gather data. Three villages were selected as case studies. …
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Techno-economic evaluation of integrated process flowsheets for vinasse management with value addition for decision making
… and energy efficiency thereby improving economic feasibility of the projects. During the project conceptualization phase, process modelling is a vital tool that can be used to predict outcomes such as substrate utilization rates, product yields and optimal operating conditions of …