...learning methods often work as black boxes and do not provide insight of the physics underlying the model. However, a hybrid approach combining physical models with machine learning preserves the physical information, while still improving the flexibility and precision of the model. This type of individually...
...extremely efficient and can be more accurate than their human counterparts or analytical methods. This power comes from the utilization of large amounts of real-world data, but at the same time it poses some problems: Algorithms can mirror and perpetuate biases that are present in society and reflected in data...
...aquaculture. The solutions include model trials and numerical simulations. Exposed aquaculture operations will create new demands for vessels and equipment in order to secure safe operations, good operability and profitability. Interaction between vessels and aquaculture installations will be key during...
CO2 capture and storage (CCS) in geological reservoirs will be important in reducing total carbon emissions, but injectivity problems arise at many storage sites. Scaled-down laboratory injection experiments give insight into the mechanisms behind these phenomena. Injectivity reduction due to salt or...
...refrigeration purposes and to deliver process cooling. Industrial Heat Pump Whitepaper - pdf In recent years the ability of heat pumps to deliver process heat as become more of interest for several industries under the aspect of energy efficiency, utilization of excess heat and reduction of climate gas...
SINTEF and NTNU have developed a new method for agile programming named SafeScrum. The method will be further developed in the next years. Read more: SafeScrum...
...complex electrical power systems. There is currently a need for local supply systems close to wellheads serving equipment such as gas boosters, oil pumps and separators. In the future we anticipate the development of supply systems for long step-outs where high voltage DC represents a viable solution. This...
...nanotechnology to prevent, diagnose and treat illness. SINTEF collaborates with industry and research organisations to develop nanomedicines for hard-to-treat diseases ranging from cancer to severe infections. We formulate and encapsulate drugs for efficient delivery and optimal effect, offer advanced characterization...
...work closely together using the Nordel arrangement, and there exists a shared market for balance services within a given operating hour. A variety of models have been developed for this market based on physical descriptions of production, transmission and consumption, as well as costs. The models make use...
...important to preserve and utilize all the food being produced. One of the key elements is to gain control of the temperature immediately after harvest and capture, through processing and all the way to the end user. SINTEF Fisheries and Aquaculture is analysing, simulating, measuring and improving refrigeration...
Drying is one of the oldest and most used processes in humankind and enables e.g. to store food over longer periods of time. The main reason for drying is to extend the shelf life of a product and to stabilize the ingrediencies with a high quality. Most of our food products which can be found in a supermarket...
...platforms contain the electronic hardware and software that implement safety mechanisms needed to achieve functional safety. Furthermore, systems that require safe communication need to be implemented on safe embedded platforms. In electric and electronic devices and systems, functional safety is the part...
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 (that are important for the building to meet the basic requirements of the regulations) must be documented...
...time and/or space and are widely used in science and engineering. These methods have seen significant development in recent years and are applied across a diverse range of fields. SINTEF is a leader in the development of multiscale methods for simulating complex geoenergy processes such as oil and gas...
...energy losses related to this, and more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for the use of tap water in different building types. Buildings stand for one-third of the energy consumption in Norway. The share of energy used to heat water is significant, and expected to increase as buildings...
...increasing demand for clean and environmentally friendly transportation options. According to the Norwegian National Transport Plan 2014–2023, any growth in passenger traffic in urban areas must be climate-neutral. SINTEF researches what influences our travel behavior and how we can encourage more people...
...solar power. Planar collectors are well suited for hot water production and space heating, while concentrated power can be used to produce steam and high-temperature heat for industrial use, power production or in CCS (carbon capture and storage). The exploitation of solar heat has a high potential to reduce...
SINTEF can certify safety critical systems and advanced safety related equipment according to the standard series IEC 61508. Read more: Ceritification IEC 61508...
... with water used as the reactive medium. During the process, the feedstock decomposes forming solids, a liquid phase, consisting of aqueous and oily streams and a small amount of gas. It is ideal for processing wet biomass since large thermal energy savings can be achieved by avoiding the drying step...
...on the use of unconventional fuels (rich in hydrogen) and new oxidizers like oxyfuel mixtures which are common in power and industrial technologies with CO2 Capture and Sequestration (CCS). We also support the development of new CCS concepts and bring them to pilot testing as we do for the promising...