I am a researcher in high-temperature process development, with a primary focus on plasma-based technologies for metallurgical applications. My work includes silicon production, hydrogen plasma reduction, plasma torch development and testing, and plasma-based calcination and clinker production.
Education
PhD: "Use of hydrogen in silicon production", Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Materials Science and engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
M.Sc.: "Removal of Aluminium Carbide from Liquid Aluminium", Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Competence and research areas
- Silicon production process development and optimization.
- Research and development of plasma-based processes for metallurgical and mineral applications.
- Hydrogen plasma reduction of metal oxides and related materials.
- Plasma torch development, testing, and optimization.
- Plasma-based calcination and clinker production for cement and mineral processing applications.
ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Trygve-Storm-Aarnaes-2
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0892-3861