• Stochastic analysis of Workover Risers 

      Johannessen, Knut (Master thesis, 2010)
      The goal of this thesis is to investigate the properties of dynamic analysis of slender, top tensioned risers when using both regular and irregular waves. The goal was to discover properties in the response that correlates ...
    • Numerical solution of Navier Stokes by use of SPH 

      Gisetstad, John Eirik (Master thesis, 2010)
      Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics is in many hydrodynamic problems a very suitable method, especially those with large deformations and free surfaces. Simulations of large impacts and multiphase flows may be a strong area ...
    • Effects of handling stress and storage conditions on quality of farmed cod (Gadus morhua) 

      Tran, Minh Phu (Master thesis, 2010)
      Atlantic cod is a promising species for fish farming in Norway. In order to maintain a high fish quality and achieve higher fish quality, it is necessary toincrease the understanding of pre and post mortem biochemical ...
    • Dynamic loads on marine propellers due to intermittent ventilation 

      Califano, Andrea (Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2010:252, Doctoral thesis, 2010)
      Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems are increasingly replacing traditional positionkeeping methods—such as jack-up barges and anchoring systems—on board ships operating in ever deeper waters. During these operations, the ...
    • Hybrid model testing of deep-water moored structures by active control of simulated line forces. 

      Dahl, Kristian (Master thesis, 2010)
      Increased activity in deeper water areas, in connection with oil and gas exploration, has resulted in a steadily increased demand for model testing technology to predict reliable behavior of floating offshore structures ...
    • Subsurface towing of a subsea module 

      Jacobsen, Tore (Master thesis, 2010)
      This thesis serves as a preparatory study for a new concept in subsurface towing proposed by Acergy Norway. 3 different mathematical methods for determining the most important dynamics occurring during a subsurface towing ...
    • Utvikling av sikre oppdrettsanlegg Fase 1 – Sluttrapport 

      Fredheim, Arne; Heide, Mats Augdal; Jensen, Østen (Research report, 2010)
      Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfond (FHF) ønsket å gjennomføre et forskningsprogram for å arbeide med utvalgte sider av rømmingsproblematikken. Spesielt viktig for FHF var det å fokusere på de viktigste årsakene ...
    •  Simulation of TDP Dynamics during S-laying of Subsea Pipelines 

      Hong, Wei (Master thesis, 2010)
      During the past one and a half decade, pipeline has been proven to the most economical means of large scale overland transportation for crude oil, natural gas and other products. At the same time, more and more problems ...
    • Wave induced effects on floaters of aquaculture plants 

      Kristiansen, David (Doctoral Theses at NTNU, 1503-8181; 2010:20, Doctoral thesis, 2010)
      The main objective of this work is to study wave loads on floaters of fish farms. Several incidents of major fish escapes due to structural collapse of fish farms in harsh weather have motivated this study, as a step towards ...
    • Underreporting of maritime accidents to vessel accident databases 

      Hassel, Martin (Master thesis, 2010)
      Underreporting of maritime accidents is a problem not only for authorities trying to improve maritime safety through legislation, but also to risk management companies and other entities using maritime casualty statistics ...
    • Analysis of accidental iceberg impacts with membrane tank LNG carriers 

      Myhre, Stine Aas (Master thesis, 2010)
      The probability of ship-iceberg impacts are increasing due to increasing production and due to more transportation routes near arctic areas. The first part of this thesis is an introduction to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) ...
    • Marine Machinery Systems - Tools and Architecture 

      Sandbakken, Egil Christoffer (Master thesis, 2010)
      The thesis presents tools and architecture regarding design of marine MSs in OSVs. It enlightens important aspects regarding the design based on a research study, and proposes a design methodology consisting of tools and ...
    • Wind Turbine Propulsion of Boats and Ships 

      Bøckmann, Eirik (Master thesis, 2010)
      Increasing focus on reduction of CO2 emissions, and the possibility of future severe shortage of oil have sparked renewed interest in wind as supplementary propulsion of merchant ships. Several alternative solutions are ...
    • Exploring a decision framework for evaluating cost-effectiveness and utility of CO2 abatement measures in shipping: A methodology applied to the cast fleet of Grieg Shipping Group 

      Girard, Cecilia (Master thesis, 2010)
      Selecting greenhouse gas abatement measures for a specific fleet of ships is not an easy task and many factors are to be considered by ship operators. Current methodologies for assessing measures are based on cost-effectiveness ...
    • Equilibrium - a ballast-free crude oil tanker 

      King, Tobias E. (Master thesis, 2010)
      Equilibrium is the name of a ballast-free oil tanker concept invented by naval architects at Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and further developed in this master’s thesis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology ...
    • Variable Inlet and Exhaust Valve Operation in Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engines 

      Sæle, Hans Steffen Ravnanger (Master thesis, 2010)
      This thesis was successfully completed through five main parts. First a lingering issue of great importance was dealt with in order to start the use of the provided simulation model. This task was imperative to accurate ...
    • Specifying performances for Best Available Technique (BAT) evaluations in offshore developments 

      Nyland, Rolf Magne (Master thesis, 2010)
      The Climate and Pollution Agency (Klif) consider target of national environmental policies when determining which abatement costs are cost-effective. They demand transparent cost/benefit evaluations from operators when ...
    • PM emissions and NOx-reduction due to water in fuel emulsions in marine diesel engines 

      Landet, Ragnar Dystvold (Master thesis, 2010)
      The goal of this M.Sc. thesis has been to study the NOx-reduction measure: water in fuel emulsion. There has been done a literature study to look into the function, system components and effect upon NOx reduction, specific ...
    •  Analysis of the ballast system of WindFlip 

      Alvheim, Atle (Master thesis, 2010)
       The thesis firstly includes a study of the structure and requirements of a general ballast system. Based on this knowledge a ballast system suiting the needs of the WindFlip concept was designed through using the ...
    • Performance monitoring of compressors with electrical drive 

      Waarli, Magnus (Master thesis, 2010)
      Compressors are widely used in the oil and gas industry, and have been so for many years. Previously, gas turbines where the standard driver for big offshore compressors, but as an ever increasing amount of attention is ...