Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science (TN-IMBM): Recent submissions
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Utsira Nord Floating Wind farm – Optimalisation of marine operations related to inter-array cable installation.
(Master thesis, 2023)The offshore wind industry is experiencing significant growth, with wind farms expanding in size, capacity, and moving to more challenging locations. However, cable faults remain a major concern, particularly during the ... -
Hydrogen Diffusion through Caprock: On the Effect of Hydrocarbon Gas Composition
(Master thesis, 2023)Hydrogen storage in a depleted gas reservoir can be one of the most reliable options for seasonal, long-term, and large gigatons volume storage. Hydrogen loss due to molecular diffusion into caprock is one of the concerns ... -
Cooling Water for pre-commissioning Operations in Subsea Fields
(Master thesis, 2023)Pre-commissioning in subsea oil and gas fields ensures the readiness for operation and integrity of the valves, pipelines, and various components installed on the seabed. A critical task in this process is the pressure ... -
Comparative Analysis of 3D Human modeling generation using 3D Structured Light Scanning and Machine Learning generation
(Master thesis, 2023)Integration of 3D model production from a single 2D RGB picture using machine learning into mainstream human 3D modelling requires significant evaluation data with an appropriate reference value relative to structured light ... -
Wind tunnel CFD simulation by using OpenFOAM
(Master thesis, 2023)Aerodynamics and fluid dynamics are used in many fields, such as aerospace, marine, and oil & gas. All these industries require precise results from experiments, tests, and simulations. This is because it is connected to ... -
Will Europe achieve its Offshore Floating Wind energetic targets for 2050?
(Master thesis, 2023)The objective of this master's thesis is to investigate the feasibility of assembling and installing the expected capacity of offshore wind farms. The focus of the study will be solely on the installation of Offshore ... -
Prosjektering av skråstagbro i limtre
(Master thesis, 2023)This master's thesis deals with the design and dimensioning of a glulam pedestrian bridge bridge -
LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT OF OFFSHORE AND ONSHORE WIND FARMS
(Master thesis, 2023)Since the demand for renewable energy sources on a global scale has increased substantially over the past few years, a great number of businesses have made investments in this industry and are doing their utmost to make ... -
Prosjektering av buebru i limtre
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne oppgaven tar for seg bruken av limtre som konstruksjonsmateriale både for det primære og sekundære bæresystemet for en bru. Programvaren SAP2000 benyttes som et digitalt hjelpemiddel ved å modellere bæresystemet for ... -
Mooring designs for a combined wind and wave energy system in intermediate water depth
(Master thesis, 2023)Over the past few decades, the renewable energy industry has expanded offshore in response to the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy. Larger structures with greater power output and less visual disturbance ... -
Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Transition From Traditional On-Site Training to Interactive VR-training
(Master thesis, 2023)Virtual Reality (VR) is increasing in popularity as a training tool. The recent development of head-mounted displays (HMDs) that have become affordable and more companies starting to use VR, have made VR a popular research ... -
Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Transtion to Cloud Services
(Master thesis, 2023)This master’s thesis delves into the comprehensive assessment of transitioning from on- premises infrastructure to cloud services, focusing on the impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). With the rapidly evolving ... -
Mechanical and microstructural assessment of a novel 3D-printed AlSi10Mg- Ti6Al4V alloy using Direct Laser Deposition
(Master thesis, 2023)A novel AlSi10Mg-Ti6Al4V alloy fabricated through DLD was investigated. The novel alloy consists of 92 wt.% AlSi10Mg and 8 wt.% Ti6Al4V. The alloy was found to have very weak mechanical properties, but it was very apparent ... -
Modelling of Maintenance ServiceWorkshop and Inventory Operations for a Short Cycle Operational Region.
(Master thesis, 2023)The North Sea region sees a high operational cycle of tools that require frequent maintenance check-ups, repairs, and preparations for subsequent operations. Given the quick-paced nature of these operations, the availability ... -
Numerical investigation of blast and fire response of secondary tunnel structures
(Master thesis, 2023)Submerged Floating Tube Bridges (SFTB) are evaluated as potential fixed links in the Ferry-Free E39 project led by the National Public Road Administration (NPRA). However, the risk of internal explosions and the impact of ... -
Readiness assessment for the transition into meeting new requirements of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
(Master thesis, 2023)From 2024, nearly 50,000 organizations will fall within the scope of the EU's new sustainability reporting frameworks. This change represents a substantial increase from the previous scope, which included 11,600 companies. ... -
Shared Spare Parts Management in Offshore Remote Locations: A Model to Improve Logistics and Reduce Carbon Emissions.
(Master thesis, 2023)The management of spare parts poses significant challenges, particularly in offshore remote locations. The combination of the remoteness of these locations and harsh environmental conditions adds complexity to the process ... -
The manufacturing industry transition from traditional manufacturing to a smart factory: Role of 3rd party service providers.
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores the role of 3rd party service providers in the transition from traditional manufacturing to smart factory. The research investigates the challenges and opportunities associated with a digital transformation ... -
Operational reliability study of ice loads acting on oil tanker bow
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-04)As a result of climate change, the Arctic glaciers start to melt, and the summer season arrives, making it acceptable for trade ships. There is still shattered ice in the saltwater even though the Arctic glaciers melt in ... -
Digitalization: The Modern need for Efficient and Effective Project Management in Industrial / Engineering Assets
(Master thesis, 2023)Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) is one of the Europe’s leading Oil & Gas industry with long and substantial history from 1960. The energy industry is supported by the various Engineering, Procurement, Construction, ...