We have several in-house 1D and 3D CFD codes. Furthermore, we take part in the design of laboratory set-ups to be used for model development. We deliver data, analyses of models and methods, or software.
We work within these areas:
- CO2 transport and injection – essential to safe and efficient CO2 capture and storage (CCS)
- Depressurization and pressure-wave propagation
- Coupling between thermo and fluid dynamics
- The effect of impurities on the thermophysical properties and the flow
- Coupled fluid-structure model to predict running-ductile fracture in CO2-transport pipelines (collaboration with SINTEF Industry)
- Heat transfer through pipes and wells
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Leakage of pressurized and / or liquefied fluids (CO2, NH3, H2)
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Modelling and experiments to quantify rates, pressure, temperature and phase distribution
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Detailed modelling of the dispersion in the environment from such leakages
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Detailed CFD analysis, including advanced thermodynamics and fluid-structure interaction
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Leakage and cooling of CO2-transportation pipelines
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Flashing flows (boiling due to pressure reduction)
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Flow in mass-flow meters
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Cooling of high-voltage transformers
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Moisture transport in pipe insulation
- Detailed flow modelling for LNG heat exchangers
- Supervision of PhD and master candidates in collaboration with NTNU
Method:
Our researchers have their background from energy and environmental engineering, physics and mathematics, chemistry and nanotechnology. We strive to achieve a high quality of work, and we have developed our proper code development and testing system.