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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...

Tildelt: kr 4,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Telemark

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Micro and Nano Optical Sensors

Optical MEMS have great potential in a number of industrial applications. We intend to address two innovation areas that are powerful enablers of our vision of an intelligent environment: i) optical spectroscopy, and ii) sensors based on photonic crystals . Both these areas require advances in mi...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: 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 ...

Tildelt: kr 10,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: 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 ...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: 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...

Tildelt: kr 6,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Modern Application driven Statistical Challenges

Statistical science is an increasingly recognised tool for discovery and advancement in science, technology, industry and services. Analysis, exploration, interpretation and integration of data are all based on statistical methodology. During the last dec ade we have experienced that the methodol...

Tildelt: kr 9,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Oslo

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 ...

Tildelt: kr 13,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: 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...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Heterogeneous Computing - Boosting Performance of Scientific and Industrial Computing by Heterogeneous Parallel Architectures

Parallel computing is about to hit the mass market, replacing the traditional sequential computer. This change is caused by a major shift in technology, the introduction of heterogeneous computers equipped with both a multi-core CPU and data-stream accele rators. Such accelerators might come in t...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Oslo

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 ...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: 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...

Tildelt: kr 7,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Akershus

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

New and improved remote sensing techniques for environmental monitoring

The proposed SIP will be divided into four main parts, EM Scattering properties, UAV technology, Environmental Informatics, and Applications. In the EM scattering properties part the main activity is improved understanding and modelling of the interaction of EM waves with the earth surface. This...

Tildelt: kr 10,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

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 ...

Tildelt: kr 9,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Making Rich Media Accessible for Generations

The main theme of MARIAGE is the ability to publish and access rich media material over a long period of time. The right-most column illustrates that we want to improve commercial services of different types at different level. Three problem areas that need to be solved for making rich media ac...

Tildelt: kr 6,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Oslo

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

A systems biology approach to the understanding of antibiotic production in the model organism Streptomyces coelicolor

Systems Biology aims at understanding and predicting the properties of a biological system under targeted perturbations (e.g. genetic changes or changes in the external environment) with the use of integrated data analyses and mathematical modelling. It requires a multidisciplinary approach incl...

Tildelt: kr 5,7 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Evidence-Based Software Engineering

Software development is critical for the modern society. Still, many software projects are completed late and have substantial cost overruns. Recently, agile software development has emerged as a radical new way of organizing the development process, stro ngly emphasizing change tolerance, evolut...

Tildelt: kr 9,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2009

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

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. ...

Tildelt: kr 10,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2011

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Microtechnological research platform

The project utilizes the production facilities at SINTEF MiNaLab as a tool for University research. This production line is fully ISO sertified and offers state-of-the-art equipment for silicon based MEMS production. The project funds both production of d evices and training of students. The mai...

Tildelt: kr 21,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2007-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

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 ...

Tildelt: kr 4,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2006-2009

Sted: Telemark

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Metabolic Engineering of Bacillus methanolicus: Understanding its C1 Metabolism as a basis for Directed Improvement of L-lysine Production

Metabolic engineering is the purposeful modification of cell metabolism by using recombinant DNA technology. The concept is to use available biochemical and genetic data to describe the metabolite flow in a metabolic network, and then use this to target s pecific genes for manipulations in order ...

Tildelt: kr 6,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2006-2009

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Plasma production of carbon nanotubes

The principle objective of the project is to provide a new process for continuous or semi-continuous production of high value carbon nanotubes based on high temperature thermal plasma technology, and establish a business alliance with the aim of up-scalin g the process to industrial scale. It is...

Tildelt: kr 10,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2006-2009

Sted: Oslo

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

Micro-featured polymer components

This proposal addresses challenges regarding the use of thermoplastic polymers in micro-featured mass-produced components. Three fabrication methods are covered: Injection moulding, hot embossing and, to a lesser degree, laser ablation. The innovative c ontributions of the project will be 1) A ...

Tildelt: kr 14,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2005-2010

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

DISvaDRI - Dispersoids In Steel and value added Direct Reduced Iron

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Tildelt: kr 13,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2004-2009

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

SIP-NHD-Strategiske instituttprogram finansiert av NHD

RECON - Renewal of Concrete Infrastructure

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Tildelt: kr 11,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2004-2009

Sted: Nordland - Nordlánnda

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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Tildelt: kr 9,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2003-2011

Sted: Telemark