Studentoppgaver (TN-IER)
Recent Submissions
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Assessment of caprock integrity for geolological storage of hydrogen
(Master thesis, 2024)The geological storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide has emerged as a promising solution for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating the transition to a low-carbon energy future. However, the success of such ... -
Rock mass investigation methods: Learnings from the Rogfast and Ryfast tunnel projects
(Master thesis, 2024)The Rogfast and Ryfast projects represent major tunnel projects in western Norway designed to improve regional transportation infrastructure. Effective excavation methods and comprehensive rock mass investigations are ... -
Rock weakness zone detecting using first-arrival traveltime tomography in underwater tunnel construction settings
(Master thesis, 2024)Identifying geological weakness zones is crucial in the early stages of subsurface projects, yet it poses significant challenges due to the limited prior knowledge of rock properties and structural features. This thesis ... -
Well placement for Safe Fluid Injection in Northern Ligts Project
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Well Test Design for Fluvial Reservoir Systems
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Seismic Forward Modelling of Internally Layered and Structured Salt Diapirs
(Master thesis, 2024)Seismic illumination of the interior of a salt body has not been a priority for most interpreters during hydrocarbon exploration and development. With the increasing necessity of safely storing energy (e.g., H2) or waste ... -
Generic variations in subsurface aquifer models and their impact on simulated subsurface CO2 storage
(Master thesis, 2024)CO2 storage, particularly geological sequestration in saline aquifers, is an essential approach for reducing CO2 emissions and mitigating climate change. This study investigates the impact of generic variations in a deep ... -
Integrating high-resolution seismic inversion with geotechnical data for offshore wind applications
(Master thesis, 2024)Norway's objective is to generate 30GW of offshore energy by 2040 in order to obtain its 2050 Net Zero targets. In 2020, two areas were opened (Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II) on the Norwegian continental margin for ... -
Developing an Empirical Model to Predict Compressor Performance
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis presents the development of an empirical model to predict compressor performance, focusing on the integration of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) characteristics into Machine Learning (ML) model inputs. ... -
Integrating Seismic Analysis and Subsurface Fluid Flow Modelling in Snøhvit Field, Barent Sea
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis investigates the subsurface fluid flow dynamics within the Snøhvit Field in the Barents Sea, utilizing seismic analysis and numerical modelling. The study identifies and characterizes key geological features ... -
4D elastic AVO inversion of seismic data from the Sleipner CCS project
(Master thesis, 2024)In seismic inversion, the goal is to reconstruct unknown subsurface model variables, such as elastic velocities, from seismic measurements. This thesis focuses on the application of a novel adjoint-state based elastic ... -
Time-Lapse modelling of Plume Development in the Sleipner CO2 Injection project
(Master thesis, 2024)Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been globally accepted as an efficient way for mitigating against greenhouse gases (especially carbon-dioxide – CO2) and one of the routes to achieving the long-term net-zero as captured ... -
Geological Evaluation of CO2 Storage in Depleted Oilfields: A Case Study in the Ula Field
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis explores the geological feasibility of utilizing the Ula Field in the North Sea for CO2 storage, particularly as the Ula Formation approaches depletion. Recognizing the potential of the overlying Balder Formation, ... -
Potential for Optimization of Reinjected Produced Water Composition to Improve Oil Production and Reduce Water Production
(Master thesis, 2024)Growing concerns about environmentally friendly enhanced oil recovery (EOR) based on injected water modification / optimization are driving efforts to develop sustainable solutions in the offshore oil industry. Water ... -
CO2 BEHAVIOR IN OPEN AQUIFERS, INSIGHTS FROM VERTICAL HETEROGENEITY AND STRUCTURE CONFIGURATION
(Master thesis, 2024)This study investigates the behavior of the CO2 plume in open aquifers by the change in important properties. Vertical permeability, with the creation of 8 different varying permeability properties with depth keeping the ... -
Optimizing Energy Storage System (ESS) for Charging and Discharging Operations via Machine Learning
(Master thesis, 2024)Powerpal like other energy companies faces the problem of effective energy distribution to its clients. Currently Energy Storage System (ESS) deployed by Powerpal is being charged at midnight to its full capacity (325kWh) ... -
Mapping geothermal heat flow of the Barents Sea
(Master thesis, 2024)Since the 1970s, exploration activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) have significantly contributed to CO2 emissions. Harnessing geothermal energy for platform electrification on the NCS presents a promising ... -
Testing the geological limits of ML-assisted fault interpretation
(Master thesis, 2024)The increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by its ability to mimic human intelligence, provides us with opportunities in all kinds of fields, including seismic fault interpretation. This study explores the ... -
Geological Evaluation of CO2 Storage in Depleted Oilfields: A Case Study in the Draugen Field
(Master thesis, 2024)
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