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Machine learning can reduce the environmental impact of oil production
In the competence building project KPN New Hydrate Management, SINTEF and NMBU combine new experimental methods to extract specific components from...In the competence building project KPN New Hydrate Management, SINTEF and NMBU combine new experimental methods to extract specific components from...
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Reducing emissions in oil and gas: how other technologies than electrification can contribute
Electrification of oil and gas is the most straightforward way to reduce emissions in oil and gas exploitation, but other technologies can also make a...Electrification of oil and gas is the most straightforward way to reduce emissions in oil and gas exploitation, but other technologies can also make a...
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“Hybrid cables” explained
Subsea "hybrid cables" have been the subject of much debate in Norway these past few months, but what are they exactly and what makes them such a hot...Subsea "hybrid cables" have been the subject of much debate in Norway these past few months, but what are they exactly and what makes them such a hot...
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The status of biofuels in Norway and around the world, 2022
Biofuels are fuels derived from biological materials that can be used to replace petrol, diesel and other fossil-based fuels. If we are to meet our...Biofuels are fuels derived from biological materials that can be used to replace petrol, diesel and other fossil-based fuels. If we are to meet our...
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Norwegian pumped storage hydropower could help stabilise electricity prices
Pumped storage hydropower, using electricity to fill hydro reservoirs, is back in the news because of the high electricity prices.Pumped storage hydropower, using electricity to fill hydro reservoirs, is back in the news because of the high electricity prices.
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How long can you get by without electricity?
Authors: Gerd Kjølle, SINTEF Energy Research, and Sigurd Kvistad, Elvia With soaring energy prices in Europe, electricity has been in the news...Authors: Gerd Kjølle, SINTEF Energy Research, and Sigurd Kvistad, Elvia With soaring energy prices in Europe, electricity has been in the news...
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Is CCS Really So Expensive?
Results from a collaboration between SINTEF and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), in connection with the Norwegian CCS Research Centre...Results from a collaboration between SINTEF and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), in connection with the Norwegian CCS Research Centre...
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Ask a scientist: wood stoves with water jackets
Question: Why don’t Norwegians go for wood stoves with water jackets? Answer: Wood stoves with water jackets are much more common abroad than in...Question: Why don’t Norwegians go for wood stoves with water jackets? Answer: Wood stoves with water jackets are much more common abroad than in...
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Can the use of plastics reduce the cost of CO2 capture?
Co-authors: Rune H. Gaarder (SINTEF), Jon Hermansen (BEWI Biobe) and Olav Larsen (BEWI Biobe) – Can the use of plastics (polymeric materials) in...Co-authors: Rune H. Gaarder (SINTEF), Jon Hermansen (BEWI Biobe) and Olav Larsen (BEWI Biobe) – Can the use of plastics (polymeric materials) in...
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Wood stoves and wood-burning – how to ensure “hygge”, heating comfort and eco-friendliness
Most people can relate to wood stoves and wood-burning, and many enjoy lighting their stoves or warming themselves by the fireplace after a skiing...Most people can relate to wood stoves and wood-burning, and many enjoy lighting their stoves or warming themselves by the fireplace after a skiing...
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A flexible power grid: what is it and why do we need it?
If we are to electrify the world in a way that is socioeconomically efficient and secure, we need a flexible power grid. But why?If we are to electrify the world in a way that is socioeconomically efficient and secure, we need a flexible power grid. But why?
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Using Nanostructures to Enhance Heat Transfer During CO2 Liquefaction
In her doctoral work at NTNU, Ingrid Snustad has performed experimental measurements of condensation heat transfer of CO2 on regular metal surfaces...In her doctoral work at NTNU, Ingrid Snustad has performed experimental measurements of condensation heat transfer of CO2 on regular metal surfaces...