The Norwegian Aluminium Industry is technology and environmentally at the global forefront. To achieve this, a continuous focus on developing new and better fundamental scientific understanding of process mechanisms are necessary. CaRMa looks at four...
There is a need for better facilities for today's psychiatric unit at Sørlandet hospital (SSHF) in Kristiansand, Norway. Today it is old and inconvenient in terms of quality and operation. SSHF has decided to implement a concept phase to examine the...
The PlusUltra project aims at providing new concepts for photoelectrocatalaytic conversion of H2O, CO2, and N2 to fuels, useful chemicals, and fertilizers using renewable energy.
CEPHOS-LINK was an EU FP7-project aimed at comparing different types of health service interventions in terms of differences in rehospitalisation outcomes in adult patients, who have been discharged with a psychiatric diagnosis from hospital.
The main goal of the project is to develop a method for early-stage diagnosis of colorectal cancer based on fluorescence optical imaging endoscopy, suitable for routine screening. Early detection will contribute to higher survival rate for these...
In cooperation with key players in the industry SINTEF/NTNU has initiated a project on proactive safety management in the building and construction (B&C) industry. The project's main objective is to develop knowledge, methods and tools to ensure...
It is well documented that regular, physical activity is beneficial to good health and prevention of disease. This also applies to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in that physical activity improves physical ability and...
A large European Union consortium consisting of classification societies, shipyards, designers, ship-owners and research institutes is investigating integrated ship design and operating environments to ensure that shipping is safe and "green".
The European Union project MUNIN (Maritime Unmanned Navigation through intelligence in Networks) is studying the possibilities of realising a completely unmanned ship by looking at the need for new sensor systems, improved maintenance methods...
In a strategic internal project SINTEF has extended and integrated existing software into a new efficient simulation tool capable of simulating all phases in the launch of a free fall lifeboat in wind and waves.
The main goal of ELECTRA is to design, build, and test a kW size multi-tubular proton ceramic high temperature electrolyser for production of hydrogen from steam and renewable energy.
The report examined the children's influence on their own residence and access arrangements when parents do not live together. The analyzes are based on data from an interview survey among parents who have children together and who do not live...
Snoring is in some cases so serious that it can be classified as a health issue. The most severe form, obstructive sleep apnea is responsible for reduced life quality and increased mortality in the modern society. Research scientists at SINTEF...
This project will map the relationship between private health insurance and sick leave in companies. The project is a follow-up and continuation of a project that was completed in 2009 with a small range of businesses, and the main finding was that...
Within this project, new technology for the production of small packaging series will be developed.
The main goal of the project is to design, prepare and optimize nanoformulations of antibacterial drugs in order to improve the therapy of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and MRSA infections in European patients.
Within this project, next generation extrusion- and moulding-processes for manufacturing of aluminium and plastic products will be developed.
Within this project, a new method for parallel development of product, production process and value chain for high integrity fire detection will be developed.