Laboratories - SINTEFuuid:a03d3b92-e773-431e-a4b3-53e0a76c40ea;id=1642024-03-29T12:35:39+01:00https://www.sintef.no/favicon.icohttps://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/zeb-test-cell-laboratory/ZEB Test Cell LaboratoryTest Cell is a technical development facility where various elements of building materials, cladding technology, energy systems, and control systems are developed and optimized in accordance with each other.2022-04-26T12:12:18+02:002024-03-11T20:45:55+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/719c665197054f2389503354c101ef24/zeb-test-cell-laboratory_foto-nicola-lolli.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>Test Cell is a technical development facility where various elements of building materials, cladding technology, energy systems, and control systems are developed and optimized in accordance with each other.</b></p>
<p>The laboratory is used for testing low-energy, integrated building systems under realistic operating conditions. The test cell can be divided into two smaller chambers, which are used to compare different technologies. ZEB Test Cell has technical rooms and two test cells. These can be used in parallel - where we can study the performance (energy consumption, comfort, etc.) of both the reference...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/zeb-living-lab/ZEB living labZEB Living Lab - the living laboratory - is a research infrastructure at NTNU and SINTEF.2022-03-22T16:35:43+01:002024-03-11T20:45:50+01:00
<p><b>ZEB Living Lab - the living laboratory - is a research infrastructure at NTNU and SINTEF.</b></p>
<p>ZEB Living Lab is part of the laboratory infrastructure developed at the research center for environmentally friendly energy; Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB). Through several test periods, selected users have used the intelligent house as their own home. The focus of the research has been the people and their use of the innovative technology developed through ZEB. Here, residents have been able t...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/zeb-laboratory/ZEB LaboratoryThe ZEB laboratory is a laboratory for zero-emission buildings (ZEB). In this arena, new and innovative materials and solutions are developed, investigated, tested, and demonstrated in mutual interaction with humans.2022-04-26T12:14:07+02:002024-03-11T20:45:54+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/8be73f4c93954c4e9cef525b60ac44dc/zeb-laboratoriet_ill-link-arkitektur-veidekke.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The ZEB laboratory is a laboratory for zero-emission buildings (ZEB). In this arena, new and innovative materials and solutions are developed, investigated, tested, and demonstrated in mutual interaction with humans.</b></p>
<p>The ZEB laboratory is owned and operated by NTNU and SINTEF and is funded by NTNU, SINTEF, the Research Council of Norway, and Enova. The ZEB laboratory is a full-scale office building where building facades, components, and technical systems can be modified and replaced. The elements can be connected to form part of, or a complete, zero-emission building. The building is a living laboratory,...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/xr-lab/XR-labXR stands for Extended Reality, which is an umbrella term that encompasses various immersive technologies that blend the physical and digital worlds, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). XR has numerous applications in various fields such as entertainment, education, healthcare, and training. It has the potential to transform the way we interact with technology, creating new opportunities for immersive experiences and enhancing our understanding of the world around us.2023-03-30T12:22:46+02:002024-03-11T20:46:08+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/4e1dc85f617348a488ce78b02fbe8a7a/xrlab-bilde.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>XR stands for Extended Reality, which is an umbrella term that encompasses various immersive technologies that blend the physical and digital worlds, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). XR has numerous applications in various fields such as entertainment, education, healthcare, and training. It has the potential to transform the way we interact with technology, creating new opportunities for immersive experiences and enhancing our understanding of the world around us.</b></p>
<p>The XR Lab is operating at the department for Sustainable Communication Technologies of SINTEF Digital (Oslo) and its members are involved in several projects related to AR and VR, conducting research and performing tasks of software development and empirical evaluation (user experience and usability) regarding the application of AR and VR in various fields. More specifically, in the XR Lab, we...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/wetting-laboratory/Wetting laboratoryIn our unique wetting laboratory, we have competence on investigating interactions between liquid and solid materials at high temperatures. It is vital for the progress of metallurgical processes to further improve the understanding of reactions taking place at high temperatures.2021-11-26T10:21:15+01:002024-03-11T20:46:00+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/2476f6b7c5444809bc0e67b79ec9c7f0/wettabilty-furnace.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>In our unique wetting laboratory, we have competence on investigating interactions between liquid and solid materials at high temperatures. It is vital for the progress of metallurgical processes to further improve the understanding of reactions taking place at high temperatures.</b></p>
<p>We work with mechanism studies of wetting, coating, softening, melting, casting, refining, foaming in electrolytic baths, Al production, Si/FeSi production, FeMn production, glass production etc. The advantage of our wetting laboratory is the state-of-the-art visualization of high temperature behaviour, which gives us chance to look inside the 'black box'. The laboratory is equipped with two la...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/wet-room-laboratory/Wet Room LaboratoryIn the wet room laboratory, we carry out functional testing of wet room membranes following test methods described in ETAG 022.2022-04-26T12:09:09+02:002024-03-11T20:45:20+01:00
<p><b>In the wet room laboratory, we carry out functional testing of wet room membranes following test methods described in ETAG 022.</b></p>
<p>The tests are carried out according to three Nordtest methods (NT BUILD 058, 230, and 448). All methods simulate the stress that can occur on membranes in wet rooms. The membranes are exposed to water pressure with alternating hot and cold water and mechanical stress. Products that can be tested Coating membrane Sheet Drain Paint systems Foil Design drains Prefabricated wet room modules...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/welding-laboratory/Welding laboratoryIn the welding laboratory, we perform hyperbaric welding, weldability testing and weld thermal simulations.2016-07-07T10:45:18+02:002024-03-11T20:45:46+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/a3ed6acbe38048809e40f265bdc7bead/sveiselab.gif?width=500' />
<p><b>In the welding laboratory, we perform hyperbaric welding, weldability testing and weld thermal simulations.</b></p>
<p>Welding Hyperbaric welding represents today the dominating activity. Two different pressure chambers are available: Vessel with TIG welding at pressure corresponding to water depth of 900msw, with 1G (PA), 5G (PF) and 6G (JL 045 or HL 045) welding position options. The main activities are development and qualification of hyperbaric welding procedures for tie-ins and repair of pipes in the North...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/water-laboratories/Water laboratoriesSINTEF together with NTNU offer a wide range of water and wastewater related services in three joint research and development laboratories.2023-08-15T10:34:47+02:002024-03-11T20:46:08+01:00
<p><b>SINTEF together with NTNU offer a wide range of water and wastewater related services in three joint research and development laboratories.</b></p>
<p>SINTEF's unique multidisciplinary nature makes us well equipped to develop innovative and sustainable solutions within water and environmental technology. We offer research, consultancy, laboratory and field investigations as well as risk and vulnerability analyses. We use the laboratory facilities and instruments to support R&D projects where analyses, tests and pilots are part of the water...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/vr-laboratory/VR LaboratorySINTEF uses Virtual Reality to research, among other things, evacuation in tunnels, traffic safety, and driving conditions.2022-04-26T13:22:23+02:002024-03-11T20:45:59+01:00
<p><b>SINTEF uses Virtual Reality to research, among other things, evacuation in tunnels, traffic safety, and driving conditions.</b></p>
<p>Virtual Reality (VR) makes it easier, cheaper, and safer to conduct experiments where you want to research actual conditions. As a result, VR has become an important research tool in psychology, neuroscience, health, marketing, architecture, lighting, and mobility. Our VR lab is mainly used in transport research such as evacuation and safety in tunnels, traffic safety for children who cycle, th...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/ventilation-laboratory/Ventilation LaboratorySINTEF offers development and testing of indoor climate and ventilation products.2022-04-25T16:03:44+02:002024-03-11T20:45:30+01:00
<p><b>SINTEF offers development and testing of indoor climate and ventilation products.</b></p>
<p>We can combine several tests for a product. For example, a supply air valve can be tested for scattering patterns, throw lengths (drafts), and generated sound. Laboratory for full-scale testing of ventilation systems The full-scale laboratory is suitable for measuring inlet air, exhaust, cooling roofs, etc. The size of the full-scale laboratory is 6x8x3.9 (WxLxH). The laboratory floor can be...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/underwater-testing-lab/Underwater testing labThe underwater testing lab provides an easy-to-access pool for equipment testing, particularly suited for testing cameras and other imaging systems.2015-11-03T13:50:00+01:002023-03-22T18:08:32+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/93e0dbd3b3c64f4bafeb6038c0ec9591/pb230376.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The underwater testing lab provides an easy-to-access pool for equipment testing, particularly suited for testing cameras and other imaging systems.</b></p>
<p>Key benefits: Shielded from external illumination to avoid interference. Possible to control turbidity of water to test equipment in less than ideal water qualities. Easy access from shore to manipulate both targets and equipment setup. Trained operators which can both assist in both building subsea equipment, and aiding in experiment planning and execution. Lab setup Pool size: 8.95 x 3.80 x...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/tribology-laboratory/Tribology laboratoryTribology is the multidisciplinary science on wear, friction and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion. Research in tribology is often highly dependent on the final application. The mission of the Tribology Lab at SINTEF/NTNU is to adapt our knowledge and equipment to our clients’ needs.2014-11-24T14:08:40+01:002023-03-23T23:12:44+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/5b1ff9fdc4fa445498491e38b14d1ec8/_dsf4012.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>Tribology is the multidisciplinary science on wear, friction and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion. Research in tribology is often highly dependent on the final application. The mission of the Tribology Lab at SINTEF/NTNU is to adapt our knowledge and equipment to our clients’ needs.</b></p>
<p>Standard testing: ASTM G65: Measuring abrasion using the dry sand/rubber wheel apparatus. ASTM G73: Liquid impingement erosion test. ASTM G77: Sliding wear using block on ring wear test. ASTM G99: Wear testing with a pin-on-disk apparatus. ASTM G105: Wet sand/rubber wheel abrasion test. ASTM D4060: Abrasion resistance of organic coatings by the Taber Abraser. Customized testing Standard tests d...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/towing-tanks/Towing TankThe main activity of the towing tanks is related to investigation of hydrodynamic performance of ships. This includes resistance, propulsion, seakeeping in head and following seas, and directional stability tests with free running models. The tanks are equipped with two carriages: One for towing up to 10 m/s for traditional calm water tests and a second carriage for seakeeping tests and other tests performed with fixed or free-running models.2014-11-27T10:26:00+01:002024-03-11T20:45:33+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/2fdf12058177480494f72eb99bd070d1/marintek_skipsmodelltanken_hoyde_ny.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The main activity of the towing tanks is related to investigation of hydrodynamic performance of ships. This includes resistance, propulsion, seakeeping in head and following seas, and directional stability tests with free running models. The tanks are equipped with two carriages: One for towing up to 10 m/s for traditional calm water tests and a second carriage for seakeeping tests and other tests performed with fixed or free-running models.</b></p>
<p>The tanks are equipped with two carriages: One for towing up to 10 m/s for traditional calm water tests and a second carriage for seakeeping tests and other tests performed with fixed or free-running models. Details about the seakeeping carriage are given below. Skipsmodelltank 2 Towing tanks I and III* Tank I and III can be used simultaneously and also as one long tank (I+III) by removing a...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/thermochemical-biomass-conversion-laboratories/Thermochemical biomass conversion laboratoriesSINTEF Industry performs experimental research on thermochemical biomass conversion using laboratory units in the range from bench- to semi-pilot scale.2019-03-21T10:33:10+01:002023-03-27T00:15:03+02:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/b436a8426d8447ec883b0816b0bedea6/sintefindustri-8025.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>SINTEF Industry performs experimental research on thermochemical biomass conversion using laboratory units in the range from bench- to semi-pilot scale.</b></p>
<p>This includes: Reaction and kinetic studies Benchmarking, screening and process development of catalysts and processes Product analysis and characterization We offer experimental and theoretical expertise along the value chain from conversion of raw materials to upgrading to final products Process technology Process design and Techno-Economics Process development Reactor modelling Catalysis and...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/thermal-mechanical-simulation-laboratory/Thermal-mechanical simulation laboratoryOur Thermal-Mechanical Simulation laboratory offers state of the art technology for experimental and thermal-mechanical testing of metallic samples. The physical simulation system provides desired versatility and capacity to simulate thermal, mechanical and environmental stresses that industrial applications may get exposed to.2019-11-07T08:52:41+01:002024-03-11T20:45:54+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/6b50493601824cb990635071c1b73e23/gleeble.png?width=500' />
<p><b>Our Thermal-Mechanical Simulation laboratory offers state of the art technology for experimental and thermal-mechanical testing of metallic samples. The physical simulation system provides desired versatility and capacity to simulate thermal, mechanical and environmental stresses that industrial applications may get exposed to.</b></p>
<p>Our thermal-mechanical physical simulation system can be used for a wide variety of thermal and mechanical processes that reproduces the stresses a material is exposed to during production and/or in-service use. The physical simulation includes thermal cycles related to welding and brazing, including direct resistance heating, cooling and holding a steady-state equilibrium temperature with high...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/thermal-engineering/Thermal engineeringThe thermal engineering laboratories is the nation's leading laboratory in the field of combustion, refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump, low-temperature and bio processes and CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) and processing.2018-07-19T12:45:00+02:002024-03-27T10:39:21+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/cb47611128964854a61692fc715947f9/sintefco2transport_570.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The thermal engineering laboratories is the nation's leading laboratory in the field of combustion, refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump, low-temperature and bio processes and CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) and processing.</b></p>
<p>The laboratories have advanced equipment for applied research and testing in the field of all of these subject areas. The thermal engineering laboratories has performed a comprehensive upgrade of all infrastructures in order to meet the major challenges that modern research requires. The new facilities now meet the highest standards in the field of safety and environmental issues within the who...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/the-subsea-laboratory/The Subsea laboratoryThe laboratory special in its kind as it enables testing of materials and components with combined high pressure, high temperature and high voltage, with limits 500 bar, 200 °C and 100 kV.2018-07-30T11:19:15+02:002023-03-22T18:09:00+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/476e9a7b86094c3aa3a055440e501f22/garfield.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The laboratory special in its kind as it enables testing of materials and components with combined high pressure, high temperature and high voltage, with limits 500 bar, 200 °C and 100 kV.</b></p>
<p>Today there are more than 30 operative vessels in the subsea laboratory, covering a wide range of volumes up to 1000 litres. One pressure vessel has optical windows that enable visual observations of the test object during the experiments. Experiments with gaseous pressure or hazardous chemicals are performed at Ex-certified laboratory cells that are a special part of the subsea laboratory. A...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/the-meso-scale-laboratory-at-sintef-sealab/The meso-scale laboratory at SINTEF SeaLabThis laboratory enables us to verify the results of bench-scale experiments under more realistic conditions. Our facilities, in which temperatures can be regulated, provide us with major advantages during tasks such as the preparation of field experiments, as well as giving researchers and our industrial partners new data in support of how different types of crude oil discharges to the marine environment and oil strandings should be managed.2017-12-20T15:01:27+01:002021-03-23T23:50:40+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/d53db18d807d444ca33e28729542151d/poster-029.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>This laboratory enables us to verify the results of bench-scale experiments under more realistic conditions. Our facilities, in which temperatures can be regulated, provide us with major advantages during tasks such as the preparation of field experiments, as well as giving researchers and our industrial partners new data in support of how different types of crude oil discharges to the marine environment and oil strandings should be managed.</b></p>
<p>Dynamic and static test basins/systems Renna lab: When we study the effects of weathering on different oils it is important that they are exposed to the most realistic conditions possible. One of our laboratory basins is equipped with a unique, custom-designed, climate simulator. Here it is possible to reconstruct the vagaries of nature using advanced technologies to simulate the effects of...</p>https://smarth-ntnu.com/index.php/macro/Smart-H hydrogen macromechanical labThe Smart-H hydrogen macromechanical lab is designed for research aimed at increasing the understanding of the hydrogen influence on materials mechanical properties.2024-01-11T12:50:07+01:002024-01-24T14:08:57+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/a3b617ba467648f0a2003f8979d7b8a1/tiller-sustainability-lab.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The Smart-H hydrogen macromechanical lab is designed for research aimed at increasing the understanding of the hydrogen influence on materials mechanical properties.</b></p>
<p></p>https://www.sintef.no/en/all-laboratories/smartgridlaboratory/Smart Grid LaboratoryNTNU and SINTEF have built a new National Smart Grid Laboratory in Trondheim with funding from the Research Council of Norway in cooperation with the Artic University of Norway and Smart Innovation Østfold.2017-11-22T12:16:00+01:002024-03-11T20:45:29+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/3b914cceaeed4f18a8fef7a052df92af/smartgridlab_2020.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>NTNU and SINTEF have built a new National Smart Grid Laboratory in Trondheim with funding from the Research Council of Norway in cooperation with the Artic University of Norway and Smart Innovation Østfold.</b></p>
<p>The laboratory is a systemoriented laboratory providing state-of-the-art infrastructure for R&D, demonstration, verification and testing over a wide range of Smart Grid use cases. Booking of the Smart Grid Laboratory See the laboratory brochure (pdf) New project: SDN MicroSense Laboratory concept: A specific feature of the laboratory is the opportunity to integrate real-time simulations and...</p>