Master's theses (TN-IMN, 2007-2017)
Masteroppgaver i Science of environmental technology (offshore environmental engineering og water science and technology) / Masteroppgaver i Realfag med teknologi: matematikk / Masteroppgaver i Biologisk kjemi
Recent Submissions
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A modelling study of environmental fate and effects of oil leakage from abandoned wells
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-15)Potential environmental consequences of oil leakages are taken into consideration in the ongoing development of plug and abandonment (P&A) activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The P&A on the NCS has been ... -
Anaerobic treatment of industrial wastewater with a pilot scale UASB reactor
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-07-13)The focus of this study was to investigate the performance of anaerobic treatment with a UASB pilot reactor for removal of COD in industrial wastewater at ambient temperatures at Grødaland wastewater treatment plant in ... -
Preparation and Reactions of Straind gem-Dibromocyclopropanes
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-29)Two main objectives drove the present effort. First and foremost, reactions of strained gem-dibromocyclopropanes with MeLi were to be investigated as a continuation of research done by Lars Skattebøl. Secondly, the overcoming ... -
The use of caged mussels for monitoring produced water discharges: the Norwegian Water Column Monitoring Program
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-12-14)Offshore activities, especially productions platforms might be responsible to adverse biological effect on local marine organisms. In order to assess this impact a water column monitoring program was designed and performed ... -
Investigation into method to raise the deposition point of kinetic hydrate inhibitor polymers
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-12-14)This paper decribes the the possibility to increase the deposition point of a kinetic hydrate inhibitor by adding additives such as non-ionic, anionic and cationic polymers. -
Computational evaluation of different arrangements for the circadian clock in Arabidopsis thaliana.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-08)The circadian clock is an endogenous timekeeper that enables individuals to predict and adjust to their environment's regular differences between light and dark and high and low temperatures. This biological timing mechanism ... -
Texture and sensory properties of modified fish products for dysphagia patients
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-12)The Statistics Norway (SSB) population projection indicates that the people aged 70 years and above will double in three decades, from nearly 600,000 today to around 1.2 million. During ageing, many elderly people undergo ... -
A proteomic study for serum biomarkers for variations of two genotypes of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in infected lambs
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2008;, Master thesis, 2008-12)The work in this thesis was Collaboration between the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science (NSVS), IRIS (the International Research Institute of Stavanger), and the University of Stavanger. NSVS innoculated two genotypes ... -
Treating Drill Cuttings with Susceptors in a Single-mode Cavity Microwave
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-29)The aim of the thesis was to evaluate the use of single-mode applicator in combination with susceptor technology for treatment of oil contaminated drill cuttings. Single-mode applicators allow samples to be exposed to high ... -
Metabolic phenotype of leukemia cells as a determinant factor for the response to metformin in different glucose conditions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)Cancer cells are known to have highly dysregulated metabolic pathways and altered mitochondria which governs their limited capability of adaptation to nutritional growth conditions. Metabolic flexibility can be reduced by ... -
Evaluation of Using Coagulants for Treatment of Highly Viscous Slop Water Containing Xanthan Gum
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-13)Exploration and development drilling activities in offshore Oil and Gas industry generates waste streams, which slop water are among the significant wastes. Slop water is formed when wastewater originating from multiple ... -
Effect on solids separation from wastewater with varying aeration and mixing conditions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)The main objective of this review was to analyze the effect on the separation of solids from wastewater with different conditions of aeration and mixing in order to compare their efficiency when both processes act ... -
Investigation of Ring-Openings of Some gem-Dichlorocyclopropanes
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-29)The main purpose of this thesis was to study ring-openings of gem-dichlorocyclopropanes under basic conditions and the formation of acetylenic acetals. Therefore, several 2-alkoxy-1,1-dichlorocyclopropanes were synthesized ... -
The Effects of Metformin on the Metabolism of Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines SW948 and SW1116
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Metformin is an anti-diabetes drug with cancer preventative capabilities, which is widely studied to help develop treatment to aid future colorectal cancer prevention and recovery. This studies aims were to assess the ... -
Tumor Interstitial Fluid Pressure Distribution – Analytical and Numerical Study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-11-27)Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world and although huge research efforts have been applied to improve survival rates, there are still great challenges in treatment of the disease. Many factors contribute in ... -
Tumor Interstitial Fluid Pressure Distribution – Analytical and Numerical Study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017)Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world and although huge research efforts have been applied to improve survival rates, there are still great challenges in treatment of the disease. Many factors contribute in ... -
Biodegradation and chemical characterization of petroleum diesel hydrocarbons in seawater at low temperatures
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2010;, Master thesis, 2010-06)Petroleum hydrocarbons are a major source of marine contamination. Biodegradation, which is fundamental for the natural attenuation of these hydrocarbons in nature, involves mineralization or transformation of organic ... -
Texture measurements of protein enriched foods for elderly.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)Elderly people require nutritious food with a high protein content in their diet, and at the same time the food should be attractive and easy to swallow. A good diet not only helps in protecting the health but it also ... -
Design and cost evaluation of anaerobic bioreactor for industrial waste
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-21)Industrial wastewater with very high Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is a potential substrate for anaerobic treatment. Continuous Flow Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) is the common model of reactor used to treat various kind of ... -
Anaerobic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater under Psychrophilic Conditions (10 °C ) using Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactor, Lab Studies.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)The main objective of this study was to investigate the performance of UASB reactors for their efficiency of removing COD and producing methane gas at psychrophilic temperature, 10 °C by treating high strength municipal ...
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