User participation describes the degree of user influence in decision-making processes and the design of public services. User participation occurs when the user and the user organizations...
SINTEF Ocean performs analyses and testing of flexible risers, including power cables and umbilicals to verify their structural integrity. We have a long track record of performing verification...
Thermal systems are comprised of components for heat and/or cold production, distribution, consumption and storage. A thermal system can be a local heating or cooling network for a construction...
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...
Fish ladders are constructed to enable fish to swim up past migration barriers. Such barriers may be natural or artificial and the aim is to provide the fish with access to areas which are...
A power transformer is a complex apparatus with windings, core, tap-changer, bushings etc., designed and manufactured for many years of operation in a power system. SINTEF has know-how and runs...
Combustion of fuels like natural gas, wood, gasoline and coal is the main source of heat and power worldwide, both in industry and in our private lives. Combustion is also the main source of...
SINTEF has laboratories for testing all sanitary products. We provide information for consumers, insurance companies, the building industry and the authorities. We work continuously to influence...
Hydrate and wax formation in subsea transport flowlines will cause undesired fluid properties and even blocking of the wellstream, following shutdown and comprehensive repairs. Direct electrical...
Nanotechnology has a potential for applications within a wide range of EOR related techniques. It may be used for enabling new or improving existing EOR methods. Solutions of nano sized particles...
An old saying states that fools never learn, the smart ones learn from his own mistakes, while the wise learn from others' mistakes. The purpose of investigating accidents and near misses is not...
A safe and secure society is capable of maintaining its vital functions also when put under stress. It is a society where critical societal functions are rarely put out of play, and where...
We find solutions for health challenges related to economic, social and political conditions for people's health in a globalised world. Research Areas Wellbeing...
By using simulators in training and education of health professionals, we can achieve greater safety for the patient, as well as a more efficient training. We investigate how surgeons can...
The application of cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) is one of the most significant tools to enable a more secure, efficient, and accessible transportation system. At SINTEF, we...
While a set of development principles can be identified in standards and manuals, analysis of alternative solutions to transportation challenges must be performed. Our experts at SINTEF are...
CO2 has gone through a renaissance as refrigerant due to the need to replace the chemical refrigerants with highly negative environmental impact. The main applications where CO2 systems has been...
We stimulate the development of new, improved Norwegian health products – based on requirements in the health sector. A large proportion of our activities is concerned with stimulating ideas. We...
The research group is working with new technology in marine plankton and juvenile production. In addition, there is a strong focus on marine biotechnology in microalgae. Production and sale of...
Hydropower has meant a lot for Norwegian industry and Norway's welfare. From hydropower inroads until today there has been a significant development in the analysis of impacts of hydropower...