• Validation of decomposition models for solar irradiance at high latitudes: A preliminary study 

      Manni, Mattia; Nocente, Alessandro; Skeie, Kristian; Bellmann, Martin Pawel; Lobaccaro, Gabriele (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      The accurate estimation of buildings' solar potential contributes to boost the exploitation of solar energy at high latitudes. The decomposition of global irradiation into the direct and diffuse fractions is a fundamental ...
    • Validation of Geant4 for silicon microdosimetry in heavy ion therapy 

      Bolst, David; Gautelli, Susanna; Tran, Linh T.; Davis, Jeremy; Chartier, Lachlan; Prokopovich, Dale A.; Pogossov, Alex; Reinhard, Mark I.; Petasecca, Marco; Lerch, Michael L.F.; Matsufuji, Naruhiro; Povoli, Marco; Kok, Angela; Summanwar, Anand; Jackson, Michael; Rosenfeld, Anatoly B. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Microdosimetry is a particularly powerful method to estimate the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of any mixed radiation field. This is particularly convenient for therapeutic heavy ion therapy (HIT) beams, referring ...
    • Validation of linear energy transfer computed in a Monte Carlo dose engine of a commercial treatment planning system 

      Wagenaar, David; Tran, Linh T.; Meijers, Arturs; Marmitt, Gabriel Guterres; Souris, Kevin; Bolst, David; Povoli, Marco; Kok, Angela; Traneus, Erik; Van Goethem, Marc-Jan; Langendijk, Johannes A.; Rosenfeld, Anatoly B.; Both, Stefan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      The relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of protons is highly variable and difficult to quantify. However, RBE is related to the local ionization density, which can be related to the physical measurable dose weighted ...
    • Validation of Online Monitoring of PFC by QCL with FTIR Spectroscopy 

      Aarhaug, Thor Anders; Ferber, Alain Marc C; Gaertner, Heiko; Kolås, Steinar; Ryman, Sven Olof; Geiser, Peter (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series;2367-1181, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Monitoring of perfluorocarbon (PFC) evolution from aluminium smelting is gaining attention, not only because of their high greenhouse gas potentials but also due to process optimization purposes. Conventionally, PFC ...
    • Validation of QCL CF4 Gas Analyzer for Sensitivity and Selectivity 

      Aarhaug, Thor Anders (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series;2367-1181, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Quantum cascade lasers (QCL) has open the mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectral range for laser gas monitors. For perfluorocarbon gases (PFCs) such as CF4, continuous emission monitors are now commercially available. Since these ...
    • Validation of temporal parameters within the skating sub-techniques when roller skiing on a treadmill, using inertial measurement units 

      Meyer, Frederic; Seeberg, Trine Margrethe; Kocbach, Jan; Danielsen, Jørgen; Sandbakk, Øyvind; Austeng, Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The aim of this study was to develop and validate a method using inertial measurements units (IMUs) to determine inner-cycle parameters (e.g., cycle, poles and skis contact, and swing time) and the main sub-techniques ...
    • Validation of vessel seakeeping model tuning algorithm based on measurements at model scale 

      Han, Xu; Leira, Bernt Johan; Sævik, Svein; Kaasen, Karl Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Wave-induced vessel motion prediction plays a critical role in ensuring safe marine operations. The operational limiting criteria can usually be calculated by applying presumed linearized vessel motion transfer functions ...
    • Validation study of an approximate 2014 European power-flow model using PowerGAMA 

      Lie, Arne Øvrebø; Rye, Eirik Andre; Svendsen, Harald Georg; Farahmand, Hossein; Korpås, Magnus (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      This study presents a validation study of an approximated model of the European power system in 2014. A lightweight and open-source power-flow tool is used for this study. The tool and the model are publicly available and ...
    • Validity of the NTNU Prediction Model for D&B Tunnelling 

      Jakobsen, Pål Drevland; Grøv, Eivind; Bruland, Amund; Gjengedal, Sondre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has since the early 1970s published prediction models for estimated production rates, time consumption, and costs for rock works. Since the early development of the ...
    • ValidKI: A Method for Designing Indicators to Monitor the Fulfillment of Business Objectives with Particular Focus on Quality and ICT-supported Monitoring of Indicators 

      Olav, Skjelkvåle Ligaarden; Refsdal, Atle; Stølen, Ketil (SINTEF Rapport;, Research report, 2012)
      In this report we present our method ValidKI for designing indicators to monitor the fulfillment of business objectives with particular focus on quality and ICT-supported monitoring of indicators. A set of indicators is ...
    • Valorisation of Frozen Cod (Gadus morhua) Heads, Captured by Trawl and Longline by the Oceanic Fleet, by Enzymatic Hydrolysis 

      Remme, Jannicke; Tveit, Guro Møen; Bondø, Morten Steen; Slizyte, Rasa; Ólafsdóttir, Aðalheiður; Jónsdóttir, Rósa; Geirsdóttir, Margrét; Carvajal, Ana Karina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      In the Norwegian oceanic fleet, whitefish onboard processing creates a great amount of rest raw materials. Cod heads are nutritious and a good source for production of high-quality marine peptides. Frozen cod heads, captured ...
    • Valuation of stored energy in dynamic optimal power flow of distribution systems with energy storage 

      Sperstad, Iver Bakken; Helseth, Arild; Korpås, Magnus (Chapter, 2016)
      Dynamic optimal power flow (DOPF) models are needed to optimize the operation of a power system with energy storage systems (ESSs) over an extended planning horizon. The optimal storage level at the end of each planning ...
    • Value chain analysis of biocarbon utilisation in Residential pellet stoves 

      Kempegowda, Rajesh Shivanahalli; Barta, Zsolt; Skreiberg, Øyvind; Wang, Liang (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)
      Biocarbon production is a thermochemical conversion process, which transfers biomass into solid fuels characterized with superior handling, grinding and combustion properties. Biocarbon can be potentially utilized as a ...
    • Value Enhancing Processes in Building and Real Estate 

      Arge, Kirsten; Hjelmbrekke, Hallgrim (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2012)
    • Value of green hydrogen when curtailed to provide grid balancing services 

      Zenith, Federico; Flote, Martin Nord; Santos-Mugica, Maider; Duncan, Corey Scott; Mariani, Valerio; Marcantonini, Claudio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      This paper evaluates the potential of grid services in France, Italy, Norway and Spain to provide an alternative income for electrolysers producing hydrogen from wind power. Grid services are simulated with each country's ...
    • Value of grid friendly flexibility from smart water heaters 

      Tunheim, Alf Inge; Viljugrein, Bjørn; Aspmodal, Stein Roger; Riis, Stein Arne; Bjørk, Magnar (SmartGrid-senteret - Rapport;, Research report, 2022)
      This report examines experiences gained from BattFlex, which is one of four pilot projects in the large-scale demonstration project, “Intelligent Distribution of Electricity” (IDE). The IDE project is partly funded by Enova ...
    • The value of load shifting. An estimate for Norway using the EMPS model 

      Doorman, Gerard L.; Wolfgang, Ove (SINTEF Energi. Rapport;, Research report, 2006)
    • Value of multi-market trading for a hydropower producer 

      Fodstad, Marte; Aarlott, Mats Mathisen; Midthun, Kjetil Trovik (Chapter, 2017)
      We present a case study for a price-taking hydropower producer trading in the three short-term energy markets, day-ahead, intra-day and the balancing market. The study uses a scheduling software with a detailed representation ...
    • The value of multiple data sources in machine learning models for power system event prediction 

      Hoffmann, Volker; Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel; Torsæter, Bendik Nybakk; Rosenlund, Gjert Hovland; Andresen, Christian Andre (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      We describe a method for assessing the value of additional data sources used in the prediction of unwanted events (voltage dips, earth faults) in the power system. Using this method, machine learning models for event ...
    • Value of Uncertainty: The Lost Opportunities in Large Projects 

      Johansen, Agnar; Eik-Andresen, Petter; Landmark, Andreas D.; Ekambaram, Anandasivakumar; Rolstadås, Asbjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      The uncertainty management theory has become well established over the last 20–30 years. However, the authors suggest that it does not fully address why opportunities often remain unexploited. Empirical studies show a ...