...as well as methods and methodology from the design field as an approach and tools for research. Design research is an important approach and contributor to solving major societal challenges facing business and the public sector in areas such as sustainability, digitalisation, and innovation. Design Thinking...
...building. This might be assembling work, air- and rain tightness solutions, choice of materials, etc. The subject is widely applied, and is close on the industry. Our core expertise is solving problems with an overall perspective, where both theoretical and practical aspects are included. We work within...
SINTEF has extensive and versatile competence in development of heat pump technology. Through close cooperation with NTNU, engineer and researcher education is integrated in our larger, long term projects to facilitate an efficient knowledge transfer to industry and commerce. We work within these areas:...
...accumulation, and quality of water runoff within a specific area during storm events. The topic is gaining in importance with increased urbanization and more frequent and powerful flash flood events in a changing climate. Analyzing factors such as land cover, topography, rainfall patterns, and infrastructure...
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 heating (DEH) is developed at SINTEF Energy Research and qualified as a method for avoiding hydrates and wax,...
...twin combines real-time and static data within an aerodrome, serving as a platform for decision making by air traffic controllers and other stakeholders. Aerodromes are large and complex systems involving many sources of data, many stakeholders with differing requirements, and a constant need for seamless...
...processes for production of high quality single crystal and multi-crystal silicon, thin silicon materials and new materials and concept for solar cells. We develop blade and generator technology for offshore wind turbines, and new drilling technology and monitoring methods for deep geothermal energy. In the...
SINTEF has a wide experimental and numerical expertise in all the main aspects within development of technology for exploitation and upgrade of waste heat; from technology development and modelling of components and processes to experimental activity and industrial implementation. We work within these...
...transport. Cargo owners and forwarders will not book transport services for the whole transport chain in advance. New actors will take responsibility for transports that are optimal to the society. Cargo owners and forwarderswill deliver cargo to a hub (i.e. a port or terminal), and actors in the hub will...
...the last decade. SINTEF carries out basic and applied research within pyrolysis of biomass for increased process understanding and production of upgraded fuels. We work together with both national and international industry and research partners to develop and improve value chains with pyrolysis oil or...
...addresses how information and communication technology can be deployed in the transport and traffic management sector. The deployment of ITS includes several issues including technology development, software and services deployment and the organisational ability to understand and utilise the technology...
Safe and secure drinking water supply, wastewater management and surface water management are crucial for a well-functioning society in a changing climate. We assess solutions based on technical and economic criteria, as well as environmental and societal criteria. Integrated water management combines...
...challenge for both fish welfare and the environment. The development of resistance in salmon lice means that it is necessary to develop new methods for effective control of the parasite. SINTEF uses its interdisciplinary expertise to find solutions to the problem. Monitoring and preventing salmon lice Knowledge...
...learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionised many sectors in our society and everyday tasks. However, many machine learning and other AI methods are not easily interpretable. In Explainable AI, we focus on designing and developing ways to increase the transparency and obtain more...
...developed applied and theoretical expertise in structures and systems for sea-based aquaculture. We are a world leader in technological research in the field of exposed aquaculture, with structural engineering and hydrodynamics as important subjects. Properties of farming structures and their behavior in...
Industry and society are growing increasingly vulnerable. Failure in technical systems can cause serious problems to companies, or lead to disruptions to critical societal functions. Prevention of failure can thus have significant benefits for industry and society. SINTEF have a long-lasting history...
Ferrosilicon/Silicon- and Ferromanganese) is a strong and significant land-based industry in Norway. The results from the cooperation between the industry and academia (SINTEF/NTNU) in Norway are basic knowledge regarding thermodynamics- and kinetic-data as well as reaction mechanisms within core processes and environmental...
...development, combustion, flue-gas and scrubbing technology, VOCs and field measurements. Our areas of focus include energy-efficient solutions for on-board energy production and consumption, and the use of alternative fuels. We offer a wide range of measurement and analytical services regarding emissions...
...(feedback loops) and physics-based models of the dynamic system regardless of application. Based on model and parameter estimation, a control system is designed to give the system desired properties w.r.t stability, robustness etc. under reasonable assumptions. Developing such models and estimating the...
...single crystals and directional solidification of multi crystalline silicon. The research and development of crystal growth processes at SINTEF is driven by the demands which arises from this specific applications. Common goals are to improve the material properties at the micro and macroscale resulting...