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Demonstration of a low-cost solution for implementing MPC in commercial buildings with legacy equipment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Model predictive control (MPC) approaches for HVAC systems in buildings have shown potential for significant reduction of energy use and for enabling flexible operation. However, a widespread adoption is long in coming, ... -
SWMMLIDopt: a tool for optimization of low-impact development (LID) measures using the SWMM model
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The present study introduces the SWMMLIDopt tool that aims to optimize the implementation of low-impact development (LID) measures for stormwater management. The developed tool utilizes the capabilities of the stormwater ... -
Data management and quality control
(Chapter, 2024)It is often said that data gathering is much more expensive than data-management software (such as geographic information system). Indeed, data are perhaps the most important element of any asset management approach. In ... -
AI-driven sustainable cities: A Nordic-inspired requirement framework
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)This paper examines the integration of AI and data technologies into sustainable urban development, emphasizing Norway's unique cultural and environmental context. It first explores how concepts like trust and sustainability ... -
Housing Qualities, Spaces and Dispositions for Low-Income Families: Effects on Experiences of Wellbeing, Home and Belonging
(Chapter, 2024)Low-income families often live in cramped and unsuitable conditions, and the housing qualities interplay significantly in processes of wellbeing, homing and belonging as housing can be an obstacle to the parents’ transition ... -
Health-Promoting Housing and Care Concepts for Older People with Dementia?
(Chapter, 2024)Norwegian municipalities require increasing the number of care places. The main challenge for the municipalities is to obtain enough high-quality and suitable residential facilities. As buildings are often inflexible ... -
Towards local Large-Scale Production of UHPC in Norway
(Chapter, 2024)Investigations are presented on development and testing of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), suitable for large-scale production in standard industrial equipment for mixing and transportation of conventional ready-mix ... -
Klimagassberegning for byggeprosjekter: Vi trenger harmonisering av metodene
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Hvem har hørt om kjernekraft under bakken?
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The potential of hydrogen-battery storage systems for a sustainable renewable-based electrification of remote islands in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Remote locations and off-grid regions still rely mainly on diesel generators, despite the high operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The exploitation of local renewable energy sources (RES) in combination with ... -
Changes in cement paste during accelerated mortar bar testing for pyrrhotite containing aggregate
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The accelerated mortar bar test (AMBT) for pyrrhotite (Fe1-xS) containing aggregates accelerates expansion using two regimes: Phase I, during which Fe1-xS oxidation to iron hydroxide is accelerated by bleach and storage ... -
Development of smart control system for leakage warning in compact roofs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Smart sensor technologies to monitor temperature and moisture conditions in building components can be used to give automatic warnings for abnormal high levels of moisture. Flat compact roofs are of particular interest in ... -
Utslipp fra sjøtransport
(SINTEF Community. Prosjektnotat;N-03/24, Research report, 2024)Målet med dette arbeidet har vært å bruke Energimodulen til å skaffe et grunnlag for energibruk og utslipp for sjøtransport, med fokus på godstransport, på et detaljeringsnivå som ikke finnes i andre datakilder. Energimodulen ... -
Automatic standard building category classification from smart meter data – A supervised learning approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Increased availability of smart meter data offers better insight into buildings’ electricity usage. By classifying smart meter data by building type and presence of heating appliances, we can efficiently gain metadata about ... -
NDT methods and sensors for existing concrete structures. Literature review
(SINTEF;2023:01487, Research report, 2023)This report provides an overview over the most common used NDT methods and sensors for inspection and monitoring of existing concrete structures. The methods are briefly described with regard to their working principle and ... -
TEAPOT: Summary of LiDAR related work in WP3
(SINTEF;N-07/10, Research report, 2024)This memo summarises the work done on positioning with LiDAR technology within the TEAPOT project. The aim is to get insights to the performance of LiDAR technology as a source og positioning technology under snowy conditions. ... -
NTNU Campus Gløshaugen: Presentation of a selection of ZEN KPIs in a pilot project
(ZEN Memo;61, Research report, 2024)Presentation of a selection of ZEN KPIs in the NTNU Campus Gløshaugen pilot project A selection of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is collected from several stakeholders and calculated for the campus Gløshaugen case. ... -
Analysis of Concrete Air Voids: Comparing OpenAI-Generated Python Code with MATLAB Scripts and Enhancing 2D Image Processing Using 3D CT Scan Data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The air void system in concrete significantly affects its mechanical, thermal, and frost durability properties. This study explored the use of ChatGPT, an AI tool, to generate Python code for analyzing air void parameters ... -
A Conceptual Model for Automation of Small Ports
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)For large ports and terminals, the loading and discharge operations have to a great extent been automated already. However, for the vast number of small ports, for instance all Norwegian ports, this large-scale automation ... -
Erfaringer med ”hagebyer” tilrettelagt for personer med demens. Nye sykehjemsmodeller
(SINTEF Notat;52, Research report, 2024)Norske kommuner må øke antallet omsorgsplasser. Bygninger utgjør store investeringer og er strukturer som vil påvirke livet til ansatte og beboere i mange tiår framover. Det er derfor viktig å trekke på erfaringer fra nye ...