Projects(2) - SINTEFuuid:fd4c63a5-b070-43e1-8eb8-45467aaf3b4a;id=73562024-03-29T12:12:20+01:00https://www.sintef.no/favicon.icohttps://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2024/global-impact-gemini-center/Global Impact- Gemini CenterIn the Gemini Center 'Equitable Partnerships for Global Impact', SINTEF and NTNU have joined together to better address the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda’s imperative of “Leaving no one behind”.2024-02-29T13:52:45+01:002024-02-29T14:55:09+01:00
<p><b>In the Gemini Center 'Equitable Partnerships for Global Impact', SINTEF and NTNU have joined together to better address the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda’s imperative of “Leaving no one behind”.</b></p>
<p>With only seven years left to achiev e the S ustainable D evelopment G oals (SDGs) amidst an oncoming climate crisis, we need systematic changes and innovative partnership approaches that replace top-down models of development . Such approaches need to ensure fairness and sustainability, especially for groups underrepresented in conventional sustainability transition models centered on...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2024/heritace/HeriTACEA transdisciplinary project addressing the deep energy renovation of heritage buildings.2024-02-20T08:27:13+01:002024-03-01T10:21:39+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/f8585ef4ac724d3c87984c7eb7da790a/bakklandet-web.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>A transdisciplinary project addressing the deep energy renovation of heritage buildings.</b></p>
<p>The HeriTACE project brings together a transdisciplinary team of research institutes, authorities, SMEs, and industry experienced in design, technology, and policymaking in the domains of conservation, buildings and energy. A significant increase in deep renovations of heritage buildings has the potential to lead to effective energy demand reductions and readiness for the transition to Renewabl...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2024/ti-rex/Ti-ReXFramework for smart condition reassessment of Reclaimed Timber to eXtend the service life of long-lived wood products using non-destructive testing and automated data postprocessing2024-02-20T14:22:00+01:002024-02-28T12:11:41+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/7999ef3341d74c84b539cce8e3e3412f/tirex-web.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>Framework for smart condition reassessment of Reclaimed Timber to eXtend the service life of long-lived wood products using non-destructive testing and automated data postprocessing</b></p>
<p>The built environment requires an immediate introduction of reuse strategies that address the resource waste and emissions problem. Urban mining and adaptive reuse are limited by a lack of quality assessment procedures that decrease the risk for the industry. Therefore, a re-certification process based on the reliable, replicable, and feasible condition assessment methodology of reclaimed/in-bu...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2024/inclusive-city/Inclusive CityRethinking placemaking and the 15-minute concept through the lens of social inclusion, diversity and the Sustainable Development Goals2024-01-22T16:00:09+01:002024-03-11T20:56:53+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/123475ee4b444b99a9e06145629715ca/shutterstock_2123848736-1.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>Rethinking placemaking and the 15-minute concept through the lens of social inclusion, diversity and the Sustainable Development Goals</b></p>
<p>Why InclusiveCity? In the past decade, placemaking has become an appealing and widely used tool to implement the 15-minute city and improve the quality of life in cities and make places more attractive. However, placemaking is often driven by the private sector and entrepreneurs, and it is still hardly used as a tool for urban generation by the public sector. Furthermore, placemaking and...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2024/terravision/TerraVisionEO mining platform2024-01-10T14:26:46+01:002024-01-11T14:03:06+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/1b9117ef1edc468eb7f84e8a54a86702/terravision-web.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>EO mining platform</b></p>
<p>The objective of the project is to establish an integrated platform to improve the critical raw materials value chain by promoting sustainable mining practices. The practices will be demonstrated in EU countries (Greece and Spain), and validated at six mining sites, showcasing its systemic innovations. Data ecosystem Link and utilize data from various sources, such as Copernicus satellite, grou...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2023/sihw/SIHWSustainable and inclusive hybrid workplaces – anywhere and anytime?2023-05-05T14:38:23+02:002024-03-08T14:08:05+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/74bee7e4e89d4f41adbb9af8ade9586b/digital-nomade.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>Sustainable and inclusive hybrid workplaces – anywhere and anytime?</b></p>
<p>The corona pandemic led to significant changes in the way we work and increased the pace of the ongoing digital development, making it easy and acceptable to work outside the office with different arrangements as well as other locations, even so-called distributed working. It initiated a shift in work attitudes among employees and in the development of work routines, forms of employment and...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2023/safebess_technology_and_building_design_for_safe_operation_of_battery_energy_storage_systems/SafeBESS: Technology and building design for safe operation of battery energy storage systemsCurrently there is great interest from both private and public stakeholders to implement large energy storage systems combined with renewable intermittent energy sources in order to maximize the utilization of the produced electricity.2023-03-16T08:59:37+01:002024-03-11T20:54:41+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/globalassets/project/safebess/safebess-logo-med-bakgrunn.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>Currently there is great interest from both private and public stakeholders to implement large energy storage systems combined with renewable intermittent energy sources in order to maximize the utilization of the produced electricity.</b></p>
<p>Energy storage can also contribute to peak shaving by storing energy from the grid in low demand periods and provide extra electricity during high demand. Particularly Li-ion batteries (LiB) have gained market shares in recent years. However, LiBs also bring cause for concern with their fire and explosion risk. Although thermal events with LiBs are rare, the consequences can be fatal if a large...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2023/treatment-recycling-utilisation-of-construction-demolition-waste/Treatment, Recycling & Utilisation of Construction & Demolition Waste in Indian Construction SectorThe objective is to raise awareness, build capacity, share knowledge
of best practice internationally, and provide technical support and disseminating information
to industry and authorities.2024-01-29T14:15:43+01:002024-01-29T14:42:40+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/ab92def89268473b9fad3c828f628aa4/goa.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The objective is to raise awareness, build capacity, share knowledge
of best practice internationally, and provide technical support and disseminating information
to industry and authorities.</b></p>
<p>Treatment, Recycling and Utilisation of C&D waste in India (Indo-Norwegian C&D waste program) is a collaboration between Central Public Works Department (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), Goa Waste Management Corporation (Department of Science, Technology and Waste Management) and SINTEF. It also enables joint activities with Indian construction industry and research organisations. The...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2023/climarest/CLIMARESTCLIMAREST is an EU-funded research project consisting of 18 partners from along the length of the European coastline. The project belongs to the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters, and is a member of the Lighthouse for the Arctic and Atlantic Basin.2023-02-24T15:39:19+01:002024-03-11T20:54:55+01:00
<p><b>CLIMAREST is an EU-funded research project consisting of 18 partners from along the length of the European coastline. The project belongs to the EU Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters, and is a member of the Lighthouse for the Arctic and Atlantic Basin.</b></p>
<p>Marine ecosystems are currently threatened by anthropogenic direct and indirect pressures, and ecosystem stress is expected to increase over the next few decades. This will lead to a decline in biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services that ultimately affect the climate change tolerance of coastal communities. Ecological restoration is necessary to assist in the recovery of ecosystems that...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2022/mcsinc/MCSINC - Machine Sensible Infrastructure under Nordic ConditionsMachine Sensible Infrastructure under Nordic Conditions2022-08-22T14:33:12+02:002024-03-11T20:54:09+01:00
<p><b>Machine Sensible Infrastructure under Nordic Conditions</b></p>
<p>The vehicle industry and software and hardware providers are rapidly developing sensor systems and artificial intelligence (AI) methods for sensing the road environment. Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) are argued to have a large potential for accelerating traffic safety and efficiency. There is a strong need for more open scientific studies publishing AI software and results on CAV...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2023/aces-accelerating-energy-and-sustainability-transitions-in-ports-from-national-visions-to-co-constructed-transition/ACES - Accelerating Energy- and Sustainability Transitions in Ports: from national visions to co-constructed transitionThe port sector can play a crucial role in the transition to a zero-emission society, partly because it brings together various stakeholders and domains in the energy and transportation system.2023-11-24T10:52:59+01:002024-03-11T20:56:23+01:00
<p><b>The port sector can play a crucial role in the transition to a zero-emission society, partly because it brings together various stakeholders and domains in the energy and transportation system.</b></p>
<p>ACES aims to facilitate and accelerate cross-sectoral energy and sustainability transition in Norwegian ports. The project intends to achieve this by: Elevating the importance of energy transition around ports on the national policy agenda by facilitating the development of visions and strategies. Strengthening the transition capacity in individual ports through collaborative creation of...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2022/adrenalin-data-driven-smart-buildings/ADRENALIN - data-driven smart buildingsADRENALIN aims at facilitating a digital transformation of the existing build stock, by creating and implementing data-driven applications that can optimise energy use.2022-04-28T14:54:56+02:002024-03-11T20:54:14+01:00
<p><b>ADRENALIN aims at facilitating a digital transformation of the existing build stock, by creating and implementing data-driven applications that can optimise energy use.</b></p>
<p>Buildings are responsible for 40% of the primary energy demand in the EU and for a high share of peak electricity use; the bulk of it for heating and cooling. Thanks to their high thermal inertia, buildings also have a large potential for energy flexibility. Until now, it has proven difficult to activate this latent flexibility. While digitalization is thought to be a key enabler, a major...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2022/davams-disrupting-and-adding-value-to-maritime-supply-chains-by-using-additively-manufactured-spare-parts/DAVAMS: Disrupting and Adding Value to maritime supply chains by using Additively Manufactured Spare partsProject DAVAMS will promote the added value of using additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing) in the supply chain for spare parts.2022-07-04T11:33:01+02:002024-03-11T20:54:22+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/fd55338b2ceb4feba12df83434f15d02/davams_image.png?width=500' />
<p><b>Project DAVAMS will promote the added value of using additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing) in the supply chain for spare parts.</b></p>
<p>DAVAMS is an innovation project that will develop new knowledge, methods and tools to support Wilhelmsen Ships Services’ establishment of a new service for additively manufactured spare parts. By using additive manufacturing (also known as industrial 3D printing), digital design files may be sent electronically to be manufactured close to the point of need. In many cases, this will be quicker a...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2022/smart-use-of-chemicals-on-runways/Smart use of chemicals on runwaysThe airport owner Avinor plans to develop a decision support system for chemical application on runways. The aim is to make it easier for ground personnel to apply chemicals at the right time and with the correct application rate. The system will therefore contribute to a more optimal use of runway de-icing chemicals.2023-03-07T14:44:44+01:002024-03-11T20:54:59+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/4151fdb0473d490aadfff73ce157d73d/smartkjemi-foto-avinor.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>The airport owner Avinor plans to develop a decision support system for chemical application on runways. The aim is to make it easier for ground personnel to apply chemicals at the right time and with the correct application rate. The system will therefore contribute to a more optimal use of runway de-icing chemicals.</b></p>
<p>A new decision support system for chemical application on runways will make it easier for ground personnel to apply the right amount of chemicals at the right time - reducing costs and the environmental impact. At airports with winter conditions, runways are kept free of ice and snow with the use of runway sweepers and the application of de-icing chemicals. Chemicals help to prevent ice...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2022/be-strong-towards-the-future-of-sustainable-concrete-constructions-in-marine-environments/BE-sTrONG - Towards the future of sustainable concrete constructions in marine environmentsConcrete structures built in marine environment or exposed to de-icing salt represent a significant value for Norway.2023-03-06T15:09:33+01:002024-03-11T20:54:58+01:00
<p><b>Concrete structures built in marine environment or exposed to de-icing salt represent a significant value for Norway.</b></p>
<p>These infrastructures get us to use of natural resources and provide transport throughout the country. However, these vulnerable concrete constructions are suffering from harsh climate conditions and management, operation and maintenance (MOM) are resource-intensive, associated with high costs and extensive repairs. Concrete structures built in marine environment or exposed to de-icing salt...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2022/arv/ARVA Living Lab approach towards Community Engagement2023-10-31T13:04:13+01:002024-03-11T20:56:14+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/0df1056c2808458eb76bf51e88a0d8bb/0_arv_frontcover_01-1024x1024.png?width=500' />
<p><b>A Living Lab approach towards Community Engagement</b></p>
<p>What is the relationship between the ARV project and community engagement? Enhancing community engagement, environment and well-being is one of the nine thematic focus areas of the ARV project, which is a H2020 Green Deal project aiming at creating CIimate Positive Circular Communities (CPCCs) in Europe and increasing renovation rate in the continent. This thematic focus area works towards...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2021/cofactor/COFACTORThe "Coincidence factors and peak load of building in the Norwegian low carbon society – COFACTOR" project will provide knowledge to improve both grid planning and design of buildings.2022-01-24T01:09:27+01:002024-03-11T20:53:46+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/headerimages/cofactor_logo.png?width=500' />
<p><b>The "Coincidence factors and peak load of building in the Norwegian low carbon society – COFACTOR" project will provide knowledge to improve both grid planning and design of buildings.</b></p>
<p>Electrification of all end-use sectors is identified as key in the transition to a sustainable low-carbon society. In Norway, the building sector accounts for 57% of the electricity use and is mainly used for heating purposes which are mostly concentrated in winter and largely responsible for the peak load during the coldest days in a year. The main question is: how to limit the peak load's...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2021/presav-prediktive-styringsstrategier-til-aktiv-varmelagring-i-zeb-laboratoriet/PRESAV - Predictive control for active heat storage in buildingsPRESAV will develop various predictive control strategies for active heat storage accounting for electricity price, district heating price, weather forecast (especially solar irradiance and outdoor temperature) and local heat demand in buildings with installed photovoltaic systems and active heat storage.2021-09-07T21:50:45+02:002024-03-11T20:52:47+01:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/6d8c2ecd7c7b4da7899cf7afc6fe2041/zeb-lab-nicola-lolli-48-nicola-lolli-sintef-community.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>PRESAV will develop various predictive control strategies for active heat storage accounting for electricity price, district heating price, weather forecast (especially solar irradiance and outdoor temperature) and local heat demand in buildings with installed photovoltaic systems and active heat storage.</b></p>
<p>The control strategies will be tested in the ZEB laboratory (Trondheim, Norway), which has both a PCM (phase change materials) heat storage unit and a solar PV system in addition to a customizable energy management system. The best control strategy will be used in the future. PRESAV fig1 engelsk The PRESAV project is divided into 3 research activities: A.1 Predictive control strategies. Vario...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2021/helios/HeliosEnhancing optimal exploitation of solar energy in Nordic cities through the digitalization of the built environment2023-06-14T10:39:49+02:002023-06-14T10:39:49+02:00<img src='https://www.sintef.no/contentassets/c4137c04c6e94c64907c0d840db7443b/zeb-lab---nicola-lolli-48.jpg?width=500' />
<p><b>Enhancing optimal exploitation of solar energy in Nordic cities through the digitalization of the built environment</b></p>
<p>Solar Energy is a key source to increase the transition towards renewable energy and to limit the carbon emissions in the atmosphere. A large portion of solar energy worldwide remains unexploited. This is also the case of the Nordic countries where climate challenges, legal and cultural barriers, and economic constraints prevent optimal exploitation of solar energy. In this context, the projec...</p>https://www.sintef.no/en/projects/2021/orchestra/ORCHESTRAToday, road, sea, air and rail traffic are managed within silos. ORCHESTRA explores future traffic management – so called traffic orchestration. The traffic will be controlled and coordinated in a more proactive and resilient manner both within and across modes of transport, and the possibility of electronic communication with the means of transport will be exploited.2024-01-15T11:15:26+01:002024-03-11T20:56:39+01:00
<p><b>Today, road, sea, air and rail traffic are managed within silos. ORCHESTRA explores future traffic management – so called traffic orchestration. The traffic will be controlled and coordinated in a more proactive and resilient manner both within and across modes of transport, and the possibility of electronic communication with the means of transport will be exploited.</b></p>
<p>Traffic orchestration aims to achieve the best possible utilisation of total capacity across modes, agile and robust handling of all situations – from everyday exceptions to disasters, and coordination with transport services for passenger and freight transport. The transport services will be supported so that they can be better adapted to current and future traffic situations. It is emphasized...</p>