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Moisture-resilient performance of concrete basement walls – Numerical simulations of the effect of outward drying
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The moisture safety designs of basements used for habitation have become a topic of concern. Basements are prone to high moisture strain and have a limited outward drying ability compared with above-grade structures. The ... -
The Influence of Icephobic Nanomaterial Coatings on Solar Cell Panels at High Latitudes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Solar energy’s penetration at high latitudes has been boosted during recent years, but snow deposits during the winter still limit its exploitation. Therefore, various solutions for snow removal, such as icephobic coatings, ... -
Global sensitivity analysis and optimal design of heat recovery ventilation for zero emission buildings
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Energy-efficient building services are necessary to realise zero-emission buildings while maintaining adequate indoor environmental quality. As the share of ventilation heating needs grow in well-insulated and airtight ... -
A simulation model to assess emission reduction policies in tourism transport: Case study of the Geiranger fjord UNESCO world heritage site in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Tourism transport may lead to significant air emissions and congestion problems on road networks. This is particularly troublesome for nature-based tourism destinations, as they often are in rural areas with low transportation ... -
Screening life cycle assessment of a new data center in Trondheim
(SINTEF Rapport;, Research report, 2022)This report concludes the project "Energy and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a dataserver pilot". The project has been performed by SINTEF Energy Research and SINTEF Community on behalf of Green Edge Compute (GEC), a data ... -
Microclimate and Mould Growth Potential of Air Cavities in Ventilated Wooden Façade and Roof Systems—Case Studies from Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Harsh climatic conditions in the Nordic countries are being worsened by climate change, which increases the moisture load on building façades. New types of defects are being observed in air cavities in well-designed and ... -
The borehole thermal energy storage at Emmaboda, Sweden: First distributed temperature measurements
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Xylem in Emmaboda, Sweden, has one of the first borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) sites storing excess heat and has been previously thoroughly studied and monitored. Here, the results from distributed temperature ... -
Portland cement hydration in the vicinity of electrically polarized conductive surfaces
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Hardening of Portland cement-based materials in vicinity of electrically conductive surfaces, especially when the surfaces are electrically or galvanically polarized, can lead to both morphological and chemical changes in ... -
SNAPSHOT. Hvordan økt netthandel påvirker hele transportsystemet (2020–2022). Resultater i prosjektet.
(Research report, 2022)SNAPSHOT (2020-2022) har bidratt med økt kunnskap om varemobilitet knyttet til e-handel for å forbedre beslutningsgrunnlaget til bykommuner og øvrige myndigheter. Forskningspartnere har vært SINTEF i samarbeid med Høyskolen ... -
Energikart. Et verktøy for å beregne, visualisere og analysere energibruk i transportsektoren i Norge
(SINTEF;2021:00827, Research report, 2022)Denne rapporten er en dokumentasjon av arbeidet som er gjort i forbindelse med å etablere energikart for Norge, som vist på http://mobilitet.sintef.no/energikart/. Energikartet inneholder en grafisk fremstilling av ... -
Spatiotemporal humidity variation in student housing
(Chapter, 2022)Modern, urban apartments are space-efficient, have bathrooms with no windows, and require energy-efficient ventilation with heat recovery. The requirements for exhaust ventilation rates for the kitchen and bathrooms are ... -
Geo-referenced building stock analysis as a basis for local-level energy and climate mitigation strategies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)A geo-referenced building stock model was used to analyse the energy and climate performance of the Knowledge Axis in Trondheim, Norway, by 2050. Strategies for energy upgrades, construction of more energy-efficient new ... -
Level(s) compared to European and Norwegian standards for life cycle assessment of buildings
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Launched in 2021, the EU Level(s) calculation method for Global Warming Potential (GWP) of buildings could get increasing attention and complement the standards that are currently used in Europe and Norway, EN 15978 and ... -
Cooking emissions from typical Norwegian meals: basis for advanced exposure studies
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2022)Sustainable urban dwellings are built space-efficient, and open-plan kitchens have increasingly become the norm. A study of newer building projects has shown that the kitchen space is in the inner area of the apartment ... -
Mostly dry: current ventilation practice efficiently limits moisture excess in mechanically ventilated apartments
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2022)The current Norwegian building code (TEK 17) requires the new residential buildings to have balanced ventilation with heat recovery, in addition to the strict regulations regarding thermal performance and airtightness of ... -
Cooking habits and usage of kitchen hoods in Norwegian homes
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2022)Sustainable urban development results in more space and energy-efficient apartments. Open plan solutions are becoming more common, and the market is exploring new configurations and ventilation solutions for the kitchen ... -
Variation of Legionella spp. with Lake Depth and Season in Two Norwegian Drinking Water Sources
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)In Norway, placement of the water treatment plant intake within the lake hypolimnion is considered a hygienic barrier against pathogens of fecal origin. It is unclear, however, whether this practice provides a barrier ... -
Existing benchmark systems for assessing global warming potential of buildings – Analysis of IEA EBC Annex 72 cases
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Life cycle assessment (LCA) is increasingly being used as a tool by the building industry and actors to assess the global warming potential (GWP) of building activities. In several countries, life cycle based requirements ... -
Determining the Vapour Resistance of Breather Membrane Adhesive Joints
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Due to increasingly stringent requirements, tapes and adhesive joints are a commonly used method to ensure tightness and energy efficiency in modern building envelopes. Previous studies have researched and tested properties ... -
Uniformity of Supply Air in the Plenum for Under-Floor Air Distribution Ventilation in a Circular Conference Room: A CFD Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems are increasingly used for their advantages in improving energy savings, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort. In UFAD systems, an underfloor plenum delivers conditioned air to ...
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