Who we are and what we do SINTEF Energy Research is an applied research institute dedicated to creating innovative energy solutions. We offer cutting-edge research-based knowledge and infrastructure both in Norway and globally with the aim of providing our clients with added-value solutions and services...
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Proficiency in gridding and discretization is generally broad and can be applied to different fields. Nevertheless, the intricacies in formulating and implementing advanced techniques vary significantly from one application to another. Developing new and highly effective methods therefore requires a...
Future programme – RENERGI - Approximately 70 % of the funding Financing Industry Partners and members of the project steering committee: Wärtsila Norway Product development and production of power drives for ship and industry Medium voltage power electronic converters for offshore applications Statkraft...
Component modelling: Detailed converter simulation models for testing control algorithms, component losses, thermal cycling and more Component loss models with input from measurements and output to life time estimators. Mainly for IGBTs but also for inductive components (winding losses) Multi-physics analysis...
Medarbeider: Giulia Robbiani Industrial automation, process control, intermittent lighting for energy cost reduction. Medarbeider: Tore Kolås Optics and light engineering, material development, waste heat utilisation, resources use, computation fluid dynamics. Medarbeider: Sigurd Sannan Hybrid greenhouse...
Process and flow technology
...with our industry partners SINTEF develops break-through technology solutions for the production and processing industries, including the oil production, metallurgical, hydrocarbon processing, chemical and petrochemical industries. ...
Advanced packaging and interconnects
Through our work on advanced packaging solutions for sensors and electronics we aim at contributing to the introduction of instrumentation in uncharted application areas and thereby contribute to SINTEF's vision of “technology for a better society”. Packaging for extreme miniaturization Packaging for...
Welding and joining
SINTEF is very experienced in solving problems and research performance related to welding and joining of materials applied in tough environments, where both the process and the product are in focus. ...
Seakeeping and manouvering
...seakeeping and manoeuvring of ships. Our services are related to both research and development – both through model tests, numerical simulations and full-scale measurements. Typical projects span from operability and safety of ships, cargo, crew and passengers through optimising hull and propulsion for...
Mechanics and structural engineering
We work with research and development activities in mechanics and structural engineering, where the goal is to find component- and design solutions that utilize material properties and design optimally. We are using both simulation tools and experiments. Our employees have solid theoretical background...
Fluid and surface chemistry
...weathering, biodegradation, and environmental effects of oil, understanding the relationship between chemical composition and physical properties is key. Fluid chemistry comprises the connection between chemical composition of a fluid, and the properties of the fluid and the flow under various conditions...
Facilities. Access In order to start using ElpowerLab the Project Activity Form must be filled inn and training on the instrument(s) must be done. Please execute the following steps: Fill inn the Project activity Form and send to elpowerlab@sintef.no Agree on training time with ElpowerLab staff (we will ask) for...
ALUSHEET, HYDSIM AND TEARSIM
...optimisation. Alusheet, HydSim and TearSim Nøkkeltall AluSheet: In collaboration with Hydro Aluminium, SINTEF has developed the computer program AluSheet for the prediction of tensile properties in sheet materials. AluSheet is implemented in two of Hydro's plants, and is being used in daily alloy/process...
Electrotechnical-, micro- and nanomaterials

Our research on advanced materials and nanotechnology contributes to solutions to major societal challenges and provides new business opportunities....
Health and wellbeing

...to extend the current health and wellbeing services without research and innovations aiming to improve care quality and provide more efficient operation, diagnostics, and treatment. SINTEF is contributing towards good health and quality of life during all phases of life and through the steps of a patient’s...
Scope and objectives TCCS-9
Scope and Objective The 9th Trondheim Conference will focus on research and development regarding CO2 capture, transport and storage (CCS). The objective of the conference is to bring forward, present and discuss work undertaken within R&D institutions, universities and in industry. Abstracts are invited...
Registration and Accommodation
...travel and accommodation themselves. The participants are expected to stay at Dr. Holms Hotel, where we have reserved 45 rooms. These will be allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis. The costs for rooms are 1 350 NOK per night for full pension in single rooms (i.e., all meals included), and you are...
Model Production and Instrumentation
The Hydrodynamic Laboratory and Production division is responsible for: Model production Model preparation prior to laboratory tests Development and maintenance of instrumentation systems Maintenance and upgrading of all hydrodynamic test facilities Click here for more information on MARINTEK’s hydrodynamic...