• Generalized utilization-based similarity coefficient for machine-part grouping problem in cellular manufacturing 

  Ghosh, Tamal (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  This article intends to justify the gap in the research of similarity coefficient driven approaches and cell formation problems (CFP) based on ratio data in cellular manufacturing systems (CMS). The actual implication of ...

• Thermal insulating cementitious composite containing aerogel and phosphate-based binder 

  Hajmohammadian Baghban, Mohammad (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Thermal conductivity is an important material property in the energy design process of the buildings. While cement-based materials are the most consumed materials in the construction industry, thermal properties ...

• Achieving a Flexible and Sustainable Energy System: The Case of Kosovo 

  Ibrahimi, Njomza; Gebremedhin, Alemayehu; Sahiti, Alketa (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  In today’s energy system, the diffusion of renewable-based technologies is accelerating rapidly. Development of mechanisms that support the large-scale deployment of renewables towards global warming and climate change ...

• The piezoelectric road status sensor using the frequency scanning method and machine-learning algorithms 

  Gui, kang; Ge, Junfeng; Ye, Lin; Huang, Lizhen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  This paper introduces a piezoelectric sensor for measuring the thickness of ice and water film on road surfaces, utilizing the frequency scanning method and machine-learning algorithms. With a constant elasticity alloy ...

• Road surface condition detection utilizing resonance frequency and optical technologies 

  Gui, Kang; Ye, Lin; Ge, Junfeng; Alaya Cheikh, Faouzi; Huang, Lizhen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  With the booming development of road network and intelligent transportation systems, road surface condition information becomes more and more valuable in traffic accident prevention and route optimization. Although some ...

• Enablers and inhibitors of Industry 4.0: results from a survey of industrial companies in Norway 

  Mogos, Flavia Maria; Eleftheriadis, Ragnhild Johnsen; Myklebust, Odd (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Since 2011 when it was announced, Industry 4.0 has inspired a series of governmental and private programs worldwide. Nevertheless, it is an emerging research field and the academia calls for further explorative research, ...

• Analysis on one-off subsidy for renewable energy projects based on time value of money 

  Yang, Dongxiao; Jiang, Mingxing; Chen, Ziyue; Nie, Puyan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Due to the incentive policies of governments, renewable energy plays an increasingly important role in the global energy supply system. Among the subsidy schemes, the one-off subsidy is mainly applied in the projects with ...

• Ab-initio study of atomic structure and mechanical behaviour of Al / Fe intermetallic interfaces 

  Khalid, Muhammad Zeeshan; Friis, Jesper; Ninive, Per Harald; Marthinsen, Knut; Strandlie, Are (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)

  First-principles virtual tensile and shear test calculations have been performed to Al(0 0 )//-AlFeSi(0 0 1) and Al(0 4)//Fe4Al13(1 0 ) interfaces by the ab initio pseudo potential density functional theory method. Work ...

• Application review of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) in circular economy: From the perspective of PSS (Product Service System) 

  Chen, Ziyue; Huang, Lizhen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  At present, the enormous environmental pressure caused by the manufacturing industry has promoted the development of the recycling industry. The recycling industry is pivotal for sustainable utilization of regional resources, ...

• Green financial policies and capital flows 

  Yang, Dong-xiao; Chen, Ziyue; Yang, Yong-cong; Nie, Pu-yan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  As traditional energy is depleting, it is urgent to search for substitutes of traditional energy. Therefore, policies promoting the development of renewable energy are introduced. Under the condition of non-capital ...

• Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Cotton and Other Natural Fibers for Textile Applications 

  La Rosa, Angela Daniela; Grammatikos, Sotirios (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Among natural fibers, such as cotton, silk, wool, flax, hemp, etc., cotton is the one that takes up the highest percentage in the textile market. Nevertheless, there are obstacles associated with its cultivation; it is ...

• Application of feature selection methods for defining critical parameters in thermoplastics injection molding 

  Ogorodnyk, Olga; Lyngstad, Ole Vidar; Larsen, Mats; Martinsen, Kristian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Thermoplastics injection molding is a manufacturing process used for mass-production of plastic parts. The process includes four main stages during which material used goes through complicated thermo-mechanical changes. ...

• Perspectives of surface plasmon resonance sensors for optimized biogas methanation 

  Lamb, Jacob Joseph; Bernard, Olivier; Sarker, Shiplu; Lien, Kristian Myklebust; Hjelme, Dag Roar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Biogas production is becoming significantly viable as an energy source for replacing fossil‐based fuels. The further development of the biogas production process could lead to significant improvements in its potential. ...

• A GIS-based green supply chain model for assessing the effects of carbon price uncertainty on plastic recycling 

  Ren, Hongtao; Zhou, Wenji; Guo, Ying; Huang, Lizhen; Liu, Yongping; Ya, Yadong; Hong, Liyun; Ma, Tieju (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Recycling plastic can abate the environmental pollution as well as CO2 emissions by saving the carbon-intensive feedstock input. The uncertain carbon price places significant effects on the establishment and operation of ...

• Perspectives of optical colourimetric sensors for anaerobic digestion 

  Lamb, Jacob Joseph; Bernard, Olivier; Sarker, Shiplu; Lien, Kristian Myklebust; Hjelme, Dag Roar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Although biogas is not a new approach to producing renewable fuel, it could further be developed to improve its potential as an alternative energy source. To achieve this, vast improvements in the efficiency and cost of ...

• Generalized approach for multi-response machining process optimization using machine learning and evolutionary algorithms 

  Ghosh, Tamal; Martinsen, Kristian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Contemporary manufacturing processes are substantially complex due to the involvement of a sizable number of correlated process variables. Uncovering the correlations among these variables would be the most demanding task ...

• Channel-based Optimal Back-off Delay Control in Delay-Constrained Industrial WSNs 

  Li, Qihao; Zhang, Ning; Cheffena, Michael; Shen, Xuemin (Sherman) (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)

  Recent developments in industrial wireless sensor networks (IWSNs) have revolutionized industrial automation systems. However, harsh industrial environment poses great challenges to a time-critical and reliable wireless ...

• VIRTUAL TEAMS AND THE CHALLENGE OF TEAMWORK 

  Stadheim, Helge (Master thesis, 2019)

  Virtual teams has become more and more common in today’s world, where globalization means that people from different locations all over the world suddenly work together in teams. Teams that needs to cooperate on a daily ...

• Time-varying on-body wireless channel model during walking 

  Cheffena, Michael (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)

  A novel dynamic channel model for on-body wireless communication during walking is proposed. The developed model utilizes a human walking model which provides detailed information on the movement of the human body parts. ...

• Solar Water Heating as a Potential Source for Inland Norway Energy Mix 

  Hagos, Dejene Assefa; Gebremedhin, Alemayehu; Zethraeus, Björn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)

  The aim of this paper is to assess solar potential and investigate the possibility of using solar water heating for residential application in Inland Norway. Solar potential based on observation and satellite-derived data ...

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