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SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Optimization and environmental improvement of CO2-capture processes

It is now a well established fact that in order to mitigate unwanted environmental effects of CO2 emissions the capture and storage of CO2 is one method promising significant cuts. The continuing growth of world demand for fossil fuels, will only increase the need for CO2 capture and storage tec...

Awarded: NOK 4.1 mill.

Project Period: 2008-2011

Location: Telemark

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Measurement and monitoring for safety of infrastructure, environmental protection and reduction of society risk

The Norwegian society is placing increasing demands on infrastructure, including transportation and harbor facilities. Existing facilities are becoming more critical as full capacity is being reached. If problems or disturbances to normal operation or in terruption of service arise, the overall ...

Awarded: NOK 13.5 mill.

Project Period: 2008-2010

Location: Oslo

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Direct Metal Object Fabrication - A New Concept for the High Performance Manufacturing of Complex and Customized Parts

With accelerating demands and increasing complexity of new, high value products there is a growing number of applications and requirements where the limitations of conventional manufacturing technology will hamper innovation and development. In response t o this, a new concept of manufacturing ba...

Awarded: NOK 7.5 mill.

Project Period: 2008-2010

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Multi-level modeling for design and optimization of fluidized bed processes - particle-fluid flow with chemical reaction

Although significant progress has been achieved in the development of models for particle-fluid flow and the understanding of physical phenomena on the single- particle level, it has not been fully utilized in the modeling and simulation of unit operation s. The ultimate goal would be a rigorous ...

Awarded: NOK 10.5 mill.

Project Period: 2008-2010

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Development of a novel reactor system for mineral-leaching with CO2

Mineral-leaching with CO2-acidified water represents an interesting alternative to conventional leaching techniques based on mineral acids. Previous research at IFE has shown the potential of using CO2 both as leachant and as chemical for downstream proce ssing to commercial products. In view of ...

Awarded: NOK 7.5 mill.

Project Period: 2008-2010

Location: Akershus

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Future Rehabilitation Strategies for Physical Infrastructure

A large part of the Norwegian physical infrastructure was constructed between 1950 and 1970 and is now on (or beyond) the expected service life. Several aspects make it necessary with an extensive focus on further development of rehabilitation techniques and methods. The inadequate funding of mai...

Awarded: NOK 6.0 mill.

Project Period: 2008-2010

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Modelling of Solar Grade Silicon Crystallization Processes

The usage of crystalline silicon in solar cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. A major challenge of all solar cell research is that electricity from solar cells currently is too expensive for being competitive. An essential issue ...

Awarded: NOK 7.5 mill.

Project Period: 2008-2010

Location: Akershus

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Norwegian value chain based on carbonic acid and mineral resources

Norway has a unique situation with large resources of minerals and ores, and the mineral industry is in growth. Refinement of mineral products, development of new products and reduction of waste are important objectives in a market situation with high int ernational competition and increasing con...

Awarded: NOK 7.5 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2009

Location: Akershus

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

CAB - Climate Adapted Buildings

Today, the term climate adapted buildings and building structures is the common designation given to structures which are planned, designed and performed to withstand various types of external climatic impact - including precipitation, snow deposition, wi nd, temperature and exposure to the sun. ...

Awarded: NOK 10.3 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2011

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

ISP-Institusjonsforankrede strategiske prosjekt

Snow avalanche research

The research program is divided in four themes: A) Avalanche warning, B) Protection structures, C) Avalanche hazard zoning and D) Dissemination of snow avalanche information. The themes will continue over the three-year period. Each theme is subdivided in a number of work packages. A) Avalanche...

Awarded: NOK 10.5 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2010

Location: Oslo

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Theoretical and numerical hydrodynamics- Next generation of computational tools for hydroelastic analysis of ships and offshore structures

The objective of the proposed research project is to meet the need for more advanced methods for prediction of hydrodynamic forces on ships and offshore structures, and to provide the foundation for the next generations of computational tools for hydrodyn amic analysis. An important goal is also ...

Awarded: NOK 9.0 mill.

Project Period: 2007-2010

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Geo-Sustainable Urban Development

The project's main objective is to provide cost-effective and sustainable geo-solutions to the building and construction sector (BAE) in Norway while advancing the state-of-the-art within ground-borne vibration, underground construction and environmental remediation. Sub-goals include developing ...

Awarded: NOK 6.0 mill.

Project Period: 2006-2008

Location: Oslo

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Experimental and Simulation Studies of Gas-Particle Flow Systems

The main focus of the present study is to advance the understanding of the mechanism of gas-solids flow systems through experimental study and modelling. Electrostatic charging of particulates during pneumatic transport will also be studied. This will pro duce generic knowledge of two-phase flow ...

Awarded: NOK 4.8 mill.

Project Period: 2006-2009

Location: Telemark

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Moisture in concrete - transport forms, measurement methods and economic and environmental significance

The need to understand water transport and other humidity related behaviour of concrete arises from many practical reasons. In floor constructions, the necessary drying time before surface coating is of vital importance in preventing deterioration and loo sening of coatings. High humidity may giv...

Awarded: NOK 1.5 mill.

Project Period: 2006-2008

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Improved methods for prediction and control of the behaviour of marine vehicles in extreme conditions

The research effort will be focusing on the following areas: * Develop realistic and accurate numerical methods and models for predicting the motions and loads on marine vehicles in extreme wave conditions as well as in shallow and restricted waters with waves and current. Speeds range from zer...

Awarded: NOK 8.4 mill.

Project Period: 2006-2008

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Development of the Metal Printing Process as a method for producing functional metal and ceramic objects on demand - phase 2

Layer Manufacturing Technologies (LMT) is an emerging research area that are based upon building an object by adding materials instead of the conventional methods of removing material from a workpiece or forcing a workpiece into another form through the u se of pressure and temperature. LMT ena...

Awarded: NOK 5.8 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2007

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Integrated Innovation

The principal objective is to examine barriers and possibilities for increased innovation in industry. The focus is on integrated innovation, and based on the following postulate as a main point of departure: A better integration of actors with different expertise, skills, interests and geographi...

Awarded: NOK 5.4 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2008

Location: Rogaland

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Optimal Design and Operation of Gas Processing Plants

The main issue in this project is to develop methodology for better market focus on process control and therby improved operation. Optimal operation of processing plants is a challenging area where new dynamic markets for gas components lead to a need fo r stronger analytical capabilities of dec...

Awarded: NOK 11.7 mill.

Project Period: 2005-2008

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

From waste to value: New industrial process for mineral dressing by use of CO2

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Awarded: NOK 10.7 mill.

Project Period: 2004-2007

Location: Akershus

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Stability of Contaminated Sediments

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Awarded: NOK 8.0 mill.

Project Period: 2004-2008

Location: Oslo

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Climate 2000 - Weather protection in the construction process. Critical Decisions - Causes and Concequences - Protective Actions

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Awarded: NOK 9.5 mill.

Project Period: 2004-2008

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

RECON - Renewal of Concrete Infrastructure

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Awarded: NOK 11.0 mill.

Project Period: 2004-2009

Location: Nordland - Nordlánnda

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Atmospheric freeze drying - Modelling of heat and mass transfer

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Awarded: NOK 11.9 mill.

Project Period: 2004-2007

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Deepline - design, installation and operation of deepwater pipelines

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Awarded: NOK 10.5 mill.

Project Period: 2003-2006

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Stability of contaminated sediments

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Awarded: NOK 9.0 mill.

Project Period: 2003-2008

Location: Oslo

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Climate 2000 - Impact of climate change on the built environment

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Awarded: NOK 12.0 mill.

Project Period: 2003-2006

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Multivariable Process Control in High Temperature and High Pressure Environments using Multi Sensor Data Fusion

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Awarded: NOK 9.6 mill.

Project Period: 2003-2011

Location: Telemark

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Statistical Analysis of Risk (StAR)

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Awarded: NOK 16.0 mill.

Project Period: 2003-2007

Location: Oslo

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

MS NAUTILUS

New sensor technology like fiber optics, “smart skins”, very accurate navigation/positioning and advanced IT-communication systems, will together with expertise in hydro/aerodynamics, structures and cybernetics revolutionalize operation and control of shi ps and sea structures. Significant increa...

Awarded: NOK 9.0 mill.

Project Period: 2002-2006

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIPNKOMP-SIP-NHD: Andre nasjonalt viktige kompetansefelt

Development and Experimental Verification of Numerical Models of Powder Flow (MODPOWFLO)

Particulate materials, also called powders or bulk solids, are widely used and produced in Europe. In Norway, a very large number of companies use or produce such materials, ranging from cement and minerals to high value drugs and pigments. In spite of their ubiquity, their behaviour in many pro...

Awarded: NOK 6.4 mill.

Project Period: 2002-2005

Location: Telemark

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