Browsing Master's theses (TN-IMN, 2007-2017) by Issue Date
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Value of information : reliability of 3D reflection seismology in exploration
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2007, Master thesis, 2007)Decision makers who face uncertain prospects often gather information with the intention of reducing uncertainty. If we can reduce uncertainty about future outcomes, then we can make choices that give us a better chance ... -
Sorbose and the Hyphal branching rhythm in neurospora crassa : the influence of sorbose on growth, morphology, period and temperature compensation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2008, Master thesis, 2008)The glucose analogue sorbose has an interesting effect on the growth of the fungus Neurospora crassa. On sorbose Neurospora crassa wild type (wt) grows slower and with a marked difference in morphology. The appearance ... -
Korrosjonsegenskaper til clad-rør
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2008, Master thesis, 2008)Formålet med denne oppgaven er å undersøke de indre korrosjonsegenskapene til tre forskjellige clad-rør med rundsveis (girth weld). Clad-rørene var sveiset sammen med sveisematerialer av henholdsvis Alloy 625, 309Mo/Alloy ... -
Vurdering av avløpssituasjonen og anbefalinger for Toliara, Madagaskar
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2008, Master thesis, 2008)Toliara er en by sør på Madagaskar. Områdene rundt byen har lange flotte strender, et spennende korallrev og en unik naturtype. 20 % av befolkningen i Toliara har tiltang til hygieniske sanitærinstallasjoner, mens en ... -
Katodisk beskyttelse av umbilicals
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2008, Master thesis, 2008)Ulike sider ved bruk av sinkbånd til korrosjonsbeskyttelse av karbonstål umbilical er evaluert. Det er utført litteraturstudie ved gjennomgang av tidligere rapporter, sammenligning av standarder og artikkelsøk. Langtidsforsøk ... -
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 ... -
Characterization of the Lil3 protein during deetiolation of Hordeum vulgare
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009, Master thesis, 2009)Angiosperm plants growing in darkness are free of chlorophyll and develop etioplasts instead of chloroplasts the characteristic organelles of green plants. Upon illumination, chlorophyll and the chlorophyll binding proteins ... -
Characterization of ranomafana lake water quality - antsirabe madagascar
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009, Master thesis, 2009)Analyses of water quality parameters in Ranomafana Lake showed that the lake is hypereutrophic. It receives untreated wastewater from Antsirabe municipality by three main inlets: the North West inlet, the North inlet and ... -
Variable load related problems in projecting wastewater treatment plant in Bykle Commune at Hovden
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009, Master thesis, 2009)This paper is based upon the project of renewing of Waste Water Treatment plant in Bykle Commune in Aust Agder, Norway. It has been decided that it is necessary to build a new plant to meet the load as well as requirements ... -
Effect of salinity on biological treatment of wastewater from oil industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009, Master thesis, 2009)High salinity may affect biological wastewater negative by reducing the growth rate of microorganisms. Wastewater from oil industry often contains high salinity which could be problematic to treat. This thesis is to evaluate ... -
Analysis of by-products from XLPE Production for cable insulation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009;, Master thesis, 2009)Polyethylene is used in the manufacturing of cables. Because of the amount of high voltages which is transmitted through the cables at elevated temperatures, crosslinking of PE is necessary for stabilizing the insulation. ... -
Temperature dependence of naphthalene biodegradation in seawater (0.5-15ºC)
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009, Master thesis, 2009)The polar areas are very vulnerable to exposure to contaminants. An oil spill in polar areas could be a disaster to large areas. The recovery from contamination takes longer time in arctic areas than in more temperate areas ... -
Anaerob behandling av avfallsvann med innhold av etylenglykoler
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Validation of a capillary pressure correlation for dynamic wettability alteration
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DREAM (Dose-related Risk and Exposure Assessment Model) as a tool to predict biomarker responses in offshore produced water discharge situations
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2009, Master thesis, 2009-11-25)Every year, approximately 200 million tones of produced water are discharged into the sea by the Norwegian oil industry. Although rapidly diluted, due to its large amount and possible long term (chronic) effects, the ... -
Evaluation of DAPI direct count, computer assisted and plate count methods
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)The feasibility of using automatic counting of bacteria stained with highly specific and sensitive fluorescing DNA stain DAPI, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole, and direct manual counting to enumerate both pure culture of ... -
POP induced oxidative stress and its effect on fatty acid composition in Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) mitochondria
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)The North Sea is becoming heavily contaminated by organic pollutants. The dominating sources of contamination are land-based releases, transport and offshore oil and gas industry. This creates a complex spectrum of different ... -
Evaluation and testing of different pre-treatment procedures for making sludge liquor suitable as a nutrient source for growth of microalgae
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)The objective for this thesis is to find a proper pre-treatment for sludge liquor for the purpose of growing microalgae in the treated solution. Sludge liquor (also called reject water) is the reject/centrate after the ... -
Isoterm varmebehandling Listeria innocua i kappilærrør
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)Utgangspunktet for denne masteroppgaven var å skaffe kunnskap om Listeria monocytogenes-surrogaten Listeria innocua, og dens varmeinnaktiveringskinetikk med hensyn på kvalitet og matsikkerhet i pasteuriserte fiskeprodukter. ... -
CO2 and H2S corrosion in oil pipelines
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IMN/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)This study has been conducted to find the corrosion behavior and corrosion rates of carbon steel in the presence of CO2 and H2S at various pH levels using classical electrochemical techniques. It was found that in a ...