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Using Big data to best todays models and create tomorrows solutions
The ability to efficiently apply and handle terabytes of model data and results, gives new possibilities in scheduling and planning of the...The ability to efficiently apply and handle terabytes of model data and results, gives new possibilities in scheduling and planning of the...
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Launch of the ISO standards for CO2 pipeline transport and storage.
1 November saw the launch of the new ISO standards for CO2 pipeline transport and storage. These are the first of a series of ISO standards for CO2...1 November saw the launch of the new ISO standards for CO2 pipeline transport and storage. These are the first of a series of ISO standards for CO2...
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GARPUR proposes a new method to ensure secure power supply in Europe
The transmission grid operators are responsible for ensuring the security of electricy supply. The so-called ‘N-1 criterion’ currently ensures the...The transmission grid operators are responsible for ensuring the security of electricy supply. The so-called ‘N-1 criterion’ currently ensures the...
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Smart Fault Location on Subsea Cables
Signal and power cables are the lifeline to subsea oil and gas modules. Everyday degrading of the cable system and external impacts are constant...Signal and power cables are the lifeline to subsea oil and gas modules. Everyday degrading of the cable system and external impacts are constant...
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What are our greatest transformative infrastructure projects?
Last week, after a stop-over in Toronto, I flew over the Great Lakes. Far below me was Thunder Bay. After a dose of Netflix, I decided to read some...Last week, after a stop-over in Toronto, I flew over the Great Lakes. Far below me was Thunder Bay. After a dose of Netflix, I decided to read some...
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Autonomous ship will remove 40,000 lorries from our roads
Each year, 40,000 diesel-fuelled lorries pass through the gates of Yara’s fertiliser manufacturing plant in Porsgrunn. In a few years time, all...Each year, 40,000 diesel-fuelled lorries pass through the gates of Yara’s fertiliser manufacturing plant in Porsgrunn. In a few years time, all...
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How the National Smart Grid laboratory in Trondheim can help de-risk power exports from wind farms located far offshore
Offshore wind farms are being commissioned at an ever-increasing rate and are expected to play a significant role in supplying energy to Europe in the...Offshore wind farms are being commissioned at an ever-increasing rate and are expected to play a significant role in supplying energy to Europe in the...
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Reliable insulators
Insulators and associated parts are key components that determine the reliability of the power distribution system. Reductions in electrical and...Insulators and associated parts are key components that determine the reliability of the power distribution system. Reductions in electrical and...
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Houston: Do we have a problem?
This week I am spending in Houston, Texas, in a workshop open for the 23 signatories of the Mission Innovation initiative. Mission innovation is an...This week I am spending in Houston, Texas, in a workshop open for the 23 signatories of the Mission Innovation initiative. Mission innovation is an...
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New operational planning methods in the hydropower sector
SINTEF, NTNU and Scandinavia’s biggest power companies are working continuously to enhance operational optimisation, and the planning and analysis...SINTEF, NTNU and Scandinavia’s biggest power companies are working continuously to enhance operational optimisation, and the planning and analysis...
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Fast and efficient: Low temperature freezing at -50°C
Blogger: Summer scientist* Espen Verpe Freezing is one of the main technologies for food preservation and a significant number of products in a...Blogger: Summer scientist* Espen Verpe Freezing is one of the main technologies for food preservation and a significant number of products in a...
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TCCS-9: Two days of CCS research and innovation in 750 words
TCCS-9 is history! The conference held on June 12-14, 2017, drew 355 delegates from 24 countries, and had 125 oral presentations including 10 keynotes...TCCS-9 is history! The conference held on June 12-14, 2017, drew 355 delegates from 24 countries, and had 125 oral presentations including 10 keynotes...