The spot market is by far the largest market for the physical supply of electrical power. The spot market is a day-ahead market, but there are also markets that trade on an intra-day basis for...
The amount of demand response and distribution generation from renewable energy sources will increase in the future distribution grid, at the same time as the grid should be robust and reliable....
In a changing market, knowing the best time to rehabilitate your hydropower plant can present a major challenge. Effective analytical tools will help you make sound decisions. Our software can be...
We develop specialized models and methods related to the flow of gases and liquids, and which is unavailable in commercial software. We have several in-house 1D and 3D CFD codes. Furthermore, we...
The management of water and energy resources is practised by public authorities at municipal, regional and national levels. In special cases, clarification may be required in addition to what is...
SINTEF Energy Research has expertise in studying physical conditions in reservoirs. Studies are based on data analysis and/or the use of numerical modelling to elucidate the consequences of...
Optimal asset management of power system components must be based on analysis of technical condition, residual life, risk and profitability and optimal timing of maintenance and reinvestments....
Society has become increasingly dependent on a stable electricity supply where the power grid and electrical appliances / equipment functions without disturbing each other. In addition to...
Biomass gasification coupled with catalytic synthesis or heat and power production has been identified as one of the most promising technologies addressing the 1.5 global temperature target. In...
The HTL conversion process occurs in liquid phase, with water used as the reactive medium. During the process, the feedstock decomposes forming solids, a liquid phase, consisting of aqueous and...
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a method for assessing the environmental impact of a product or a building throughout its life cycle, from raw material extraction, transport, production, and use...
Demolishing generates enormous amounts of waste each year. At the same time, the environmental strain of material use in new buildings is paid more and more attention. Reuse of building materials...
The purpose of the planning and building legislation is to promote sustainable development in favor of individuals, the society and future generations. Together with the associated regulations...
Certification and approval of products, materials and solutions. The technical regulation to the Norwegian Planning and building act state that all product properties that is used in a building...
Together with the industry, we develop new technologies for tunnel excavation and utilization of underground spaces. We have extensive experience in developing underground facilities, and...
For many decades, SINTEF Energy Research has combined with NTNU to develop components and systems linked to the use of liquefied natural gas. LNG is currently used extensively as a long-distance...
SINTEF is working with both the liquefaction of hydrogen and value chains in which liquid hydrogen is incorporated into either part or the whole of the chain in question. In particular, hydrogen...
Within the field of thermosets, thermoplastics and plastic composites, we have expertise in developing and documenting materials into finished products, as well as the processes linked to the...
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...
We have expertise in metal production, processing, properties, design and applications. We work with all types of metals and alloys. We work with metal production from raw materials as well as...