• Adaption of a two phase solver for axisymmetric problems 

      Liestøl, Lars (Master thesis, 2012)
      This report documents the adaptation of a two dimensional two phaseNavier-Stokes solver to axisymmetric problems. The changes fromCartesian to cylindrical coordinates are thoroughly described with finitedifference methods ...
    • Aeroelastic analysis of an offshore wind turbine: Design and Fatigue Performance of Large Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Blades 

      Fossum, Peter Kalsaas (Master thesis, 2012)
      Aeroelastic design and fatigue analysis of large utility-scale wind turbine blades are performed. The applied fatigue model is based on established methods and is incorporated in an iterative numerical design tool for ...
    • Alternative CO2 Removal Solutions for the LNG Process on an FPSO 

      Haugen, Erlend Lunde (Master thesis, 2011)
      The Höegh LNG FPSO is designed for a CO2 removal of a gas stream containing 12.3% CO, but has a desire to add discuss alternative CO2 compositions.The thesis aims to give an introduction of some CO2 removal technologies. ...
    • An experimental investigation of wind turbine wakes 

      Blomhoff, Hedda Paulsen (Master thesis, 2012)
      In the present study the wake behind a scaled; Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) has been investigated. The experiments were performed at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, at the Norwegian University of ...
    • Analyse av kjølepaneler for smelteverkskomponenter 

      Andreassen, Jon Arthur (Master thesis, 2012)
      Komponenter innen smelteverksindustrien utsettes for ekstreme varmeflukser og temperaturforhold, og må derfor kjøles for å unngå nedsmelting av konstruksjonsmaterialet. I forbindelse med kjøling av overflater er det vanlig ...
    • Analysis of the Turbulent Energy Dissipation 

      Førde, Olav Øyvind (Master thesis, 2012)
      An investigation of the turbulent fluctuating kinetic energy dissipation in low Reynolds number channel flow is made, both analytically and numerically with means of Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS). The unsteady Navier-Stokes ...
    • Analysis of unconventional natural gas resources and possible monetization alternatives 

      Øverland, Mads Vegard (Master thesis, 2012)
      Purpose of this paper has been to analyse unconventional natural gas (UNG) resources and identify possible alternatives for monetizing them.What's found is that global UNG reserves are vast and many. However only a few ...
    • Beregningsprogram for sammenligning av flerfase strømningsmodeller 

      Stene, Marius (Master thesis, 2010)
      Flerfasestrømning er et komplekst forskningsområde med mange usikkerheter. Kompleksiteten gjør at litteraturen består av mange modeller med vilt forskjellige innfallsvinker for hvordan fasefraksjoner, trykkfall og ...
    • Calculation of NOx Formation in a Swirl Burner 

      Fiskum, Andreas (Master thesis, 2008)
      This thesis embraces simulations of NOx emissions from a partially premixed 20 kW swirl burner. The simulations were carried out in the commercial computational fluid dynamics software FLUENT. The concept of partial premixing ...
    • CFD Analysis of a Pelton Turbine 

      Barstad, Lorentz Fjellanger (Master thesis, 2012)
      A Pelton design software is currently being developed at the Waterpower laboratory at NTNU. The motivation behind this software is to streamline the parametric design process for Pelton turbines. A numerical flow model is ...
    • CFD Modeling of a Wingsuit 

      Omholt, Siri (Master thesis, 2011)
      An experienced wingsuit pilot may be able to cover a horizontal distance up to three meters for each meter of vertical fall in steady flight. Such a glide ratio of 3:1 is dramatically much better than can be achieved by ...
    • Curved Boundary Conditions for the Lattice Boltzmann Method 

      Mossige, Endre Joachim (Master thesis, 2011)
      The lattice Boltzmann method is a modern method in computational fluid dynamics. Its primary use is the simulation of incompressible flows. It has computational advantages over conventional methods like the finite volume ...
    • Development and Analysis of the FlowManager? Cooldown and Restart Simulator 

      Solvang, Bård (Master thesis, 2008)
      During the work presented in this thesis, the Shut-down flow model of the FlowManager? Cooldown and Restart Simulator has been developed into a transient multiphase flow model that is able to handle shut-down flow and ...
    • Development of a thermal conductivity apparatus: Analysis and design 

      Eithun, Camilla Foyn (Master thesis, 2012)
      This objective of this thesis has been to development and analysis a measurement apparatus designed to determine thermal conductivity of porous materials. A literature survey concerning available experimental techniques ...
    • Development of heat pipes with potassium as woking fluid: Performance limitations and test rig development 

      Odden, Dan Adrian (Master thesis, 2012)
      The incentive to reduce energy consumption in the industry is big, especiallyin high temperature systems. Heat pipes are of great interest for this purposedue to their favorable thermomechanical properties. This master ...
    • Development of new mechanical design of model turbines 

      Rundhaug, Kristoffer (Master thesis, 2014)
      The production of model Francis runner to be used in the Waterpower laboratory at NTNU is a length and costly process. Due to the production cost there are years between each time a new Francis model is bought. The Tokke ...
    • Dynamisk Analyse av vannkraftverk 

      Stople, Remi Andre (Master thesis, 2012)
      Det er i denne rapporten gjennomført dynamisk analyse av to kraftverk under prosjektering av BKK, Aldal Kraftverk og Nye Frøland Kraftverk. Analysen omfatter elastisk simulering av opp- og nedsving i svingesjakter og ...
    • Early decision making tools in selecting renewable energy solutions for Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) 

      Larsen, Håkon Thorsås (Master thesis, 2011)
      The current residential building stock in Norway is organized in to groups, and sorted after number of building units. The criteria used for sorting, are criteria that affect the viability and rationality of various energy ...
    • Eksperimentell undersøkelse av faseinversjon for olje-vann systemer 

      Lamberg, Håvard (Master thesis, 2010)
      Denne rapporten fokuserer på en eksperimentell undersøkelse av fase inversjon for olje-vann blandinger. Undersøkelsen har blitt utført ved batch forsøk og direkte strømnings forsøk (uten å øke den dispergerte fasen), og ...
    • Eksperimentell undersøkelse av faseinversjon for olje-vann systemer. 

      Tysnes, Anders Nilsen (Master thesis, 2010)
      Denne rapporten fokuserer på en eksperimentell undersøkelse av fase inversjon for olje-vann blandinger. Undersøkelsen har blitt utført ved batch forsøk og direkte strømnings forsøk (uten å øke den dispergerte fasen), og ...