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Analysis of commercial time based incentive model targeting efficiency in drilling rig contracts
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)The most common form of rig contracts are day rate contracts, in which the oil company rents the rig for a stated rate for each day of the contract term. However, with the shift in negotiation power from rig companies to ... -
An analysis of commodity price dynamics with focus on the price of salmon
(PhD thesis UiS; 99, Doctoral thesis, 2010-06-04)This thesis is concerned with studying the short run dynamics of commodity prices. The industry of interest and primary study is Norwegian Aquaculture, with the price of farmed salmon as the main data-set. Even though ... -
Analysis of component criticality in the blowout preventer
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)During well drilling operation, there is a possibility of a kick (influx). When a kick is not controlled properly it will become a blow out. This is an uncontrolled and sudden flow of formation fluid that releases from a ... -
Analysis of corrosion resistance property of cold bended 316L and 6Mo stainless steel pipes
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-16)The variation in mechanical properties after cold deformation (bending) of pipes is one of the interesting subjects in material science. One major quality the material should possess is high corrosion resistance after ... -
Analysis of deceptive data attacks with adversarial machine learning for solar photovoltaic power generation forecasting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The solar photovoltaics (PV) energy resources have become more important with their significant contribution to the current power grid among renewable energy resources. However, the integration of the solar PV causes ... -
Analysis of drill-string based on case study of ultra-deep drilling on Kola Peninsula.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)The topic of the following project is devoted to the theme of drilling of the ultra-deep wells and in particular to the optimization of the length of dual aluminum-steel drill string as a one of the concept which have been ... -
Analysis of drilled wells on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS)
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-06-17)Safe drilling operations are a result of integrated geo-mechanical engineering and drillstring mechanical engineering. Torque and drag modeling is used by the oil and gas industry in all phases of drilling a well: Planning, ... -
Analysis of drilling wastes disposal methods effectiveness in Russian arctic offshore fields
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)Oil and gas wells have been drilled for over a century. In the early years of the industry, little attention was usually given to suitable management of drilling wastes. In accordance with the legislation of the Russian ... -
Analysis of driving factors for capacity investment in the Norwegian hotel industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-15)The purpose of this study is to assess the importance of a range of different economic, financial and locational factors, in how they influence the collective will to invest in capacity in the Norwegian hotel industry. ... -
Analysis of ECG from resuscitation of asphyxial neonates
(Master thesis, 2022)Aim: Due to a high mortality rate for neonates with asphyxia in low resource countries, studies like this emerge in hope to make a difference. Electrocardiogram (ECG) data is used in this project to examine and analyze the ... -
Analysis of Factors Contributing to Long Term Shallow Gas Migration to Seabed in Surface Casing Annulus
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-07)A common observation is a low rate gas bubbling from the outside of the 20” surface casing on wells located in the Haltenbanken area on Norwegian Continental Shore. This phenomenon is known as long term shallow gas migration ... -
Analysis of field measurement data from the Lysefjord bridge in relation to main cables wire fracture
(Master thesis, 2022)A 637-meter suspension bridge located in Rogaland county, Norway, which connects the two municipalities of Strand and Sandnes, is known as the Lysefjord Bridge. The bridge is located in Rogaland county, and the bridge ... -
Analysis of filtering techniques for investigating landslide-induced topographic changes in the Oetz Valley (Tyrol, Austria)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Landslides endanger settlements and infrastructure in mountain areas across the world. Monitoring of landslides is therefore essential in order to understand and possibly predict their behavior and potential danger. ... -
Analysis of flame propagation using an imaging technique BOS (Background Oriented Schlieren) and PIV (Particle Imaging Velocimetry).
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)An experimental and simulation work has been conducted to study premixed flame propagation using imaging technique BOS (background oriented schlieren) and PIV (particle imaging velocimetry). Flame images obtained from ... -
Analysis of forces in a subsea wellhead system supported by NeoDrill conductor anchor node
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)During drilling operations the marine drilling riser is exposed to environmental loads like waves and currents, as well as loads from the rig. These environmental loads are transferred from the riser to the wellhead system. ... -
Analysis of Gas Hydrate Growth Models
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-28)The kinetic behaviour of gas hydrate formation of pure methane have been studied and predicted based on different models. Experiments have been conducted at different temperatures and stirring rate, and the measured results ... -
Analysis of global forces in the wellhead/wellhead connector as a function of wellhead lateral support and stiffness
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-16)During the life of a well (typically 20 years), a number of operations need to be performed that requires the wellhead/wellhead connector to connect directly to a rig through a riser system. While connected to the vessel ... -
Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Offshore Wind Turbines
(Master thesis, 2022)Renewable energy resources such as offshore wind turbines are considered as if they do not emit greenhouse gas emissions, as greenhouse gases are not emitted from these resources during electricity generation. However, ... -
Analysis of how the political parties Miljøpartiet De Grønne and Fremskrittspartiet use risk concepts regarding climate change
(Master thesis, 2023)Climate change is one of the biggest issues we are facing today, and the risks associated are many. If we don’t manage to reduce greenhouse gas emission quickly, the consequences can be severe. The risks related to climate ... -
Analysis of Jacket type fixed platforms – Effect of various mass modelling approaches for Topsides on structural response
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-15)A fixed platform in shallow waters is supported on a Jacket structure with a heavy Topside over it. The Jacket design is designed for various limit states including the ultimate limit state (ULS), serviceability limit ...