• Design and Multi-Objective Optimization of Co2 Value Chains for a Net-Negative Waste To Energy Sector: A Swiss Case Study 

      Gabrielli, Paolo; Becattini, Viola; Acquilino, Alberto; Antonini, Cristina; Schweitzer, Jordi Campos; Sansavini, Giovanni; Mazzotti, Marco (SINTEF Proceedings;7, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      This study investigates the optimal design of CO2 value chains aimed at decarbonizing the waste to energy (WtE) sector on a national scale and presents the case study of Switzerland. Switzerland has 30 WtE plants that ...
    • Design Dilemmas in Mental Hospital Architecture 

      Batrakova, Natalia (SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      Objective – The paper identifies dilemmas facing architects, planners and medical professionals in the process of designing a new psychiatric facility. Background – Rarely any other type of public building has had such a ...
    • Design for psychiatric patients: the complexities of therapeutic architecture decision-making 

      Chrysikou, Evangelia (SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      Objective - The research set to identify integrated methodologies for the design, planning and evaluation of psychiatric facilities in the community. Background - De-institutionalisation resulted in care delivered in the ...
    • Designing a ZEN Campus: An exploration of ambition levels and system boundaries 

      Skaar, Christofer; Solli, Christian; Vevatne, Jonas (Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is gathering from dispersed locations to one central campus at Gløshaugen, requiring an estimated 92 000 m2 new buildings and upgrading 45 000 m2 of existing ...
    • Developing a training and educational programme for learning energy-efficient building renovation 

      Ekambaram, Anandasivakumar; Olsson, Nils (Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2022)
      The building construction industry has a significant potential to develop and apply energy efficient solutions, and hence contribute to address climate and environmental concerns. Energy efficient solutions are applied not ...
    • Development and Application of a Ventilation System Based on Vertical Descendent Confluent Jets 

      Conceição, Eusébio; Gomes, João; Conceição, Mª. Inês; Lúcio, Mª. Manuela; Awbi, Hazim (SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      This paper presents the development and application of a ventilation system based on vertical confluent jets. The thermal comfort and indoor air quality levels, Air Distribution Index and energy consumption are evaluated ...
    • Development of GPU Parallel Multiphase flow solver for turbulent slurry flows in cyclone 

      Mayank, Kumar; Banerjee, Raja; Mangadoddy, Narasihmha (SINTEF Proceedings;2, Chapter; Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The development of GPU parallelized unstructured multiphase solver and its application in predicting turbulent swirling flow of slurries inside cyclones is presented. Algebraic slip mixture model (ASM) is modified with ...
    • Development of Silica Sodalite With Enhanced Porosity via Topotactic Synthesis for Pre Combustion Co2 Capture 

      Eden, C.L.; Ntombela, N.; Daramola, M.O. (SINTEF Proceedings;4, Chapter; Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Topotactic conversion of layered silicates is reported to yield sodalite with enhanced frameworks, chemical compositions and predictable outcomes. Traditional hydrothermal synthesis results in sodalite with occluded matter ...
    • Digital twin of the Live-In Lab Testbed KTH: development and calibration 

      Molinari, Marco; Rolando, Davide (SINTEF Proceedings;5, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2020)
      In the last decade, the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has enabled unprecedented possibilities to tackle worldwide ambitious sustainability targets. Demonstration facilities like the KTH ...
    • Direct numerical simulation of coupled heat and mass transfer in fluid‐solid systems 

      Lu, Jiangtao; Peters, E.A.J.F.; Kuipers, J.A.M. (SINTEF Proceedings;2, Chapter; Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      In this paper, an efficient ghost-cell based immersed boundary method is introduced to perform direct numerical simulation (DNS) of particulate flows. The fluid-solid coupling is achieved by implicit incorporation of the ...
    • Direct numerical simulation of proppant transport in a narrow channel for hydraulic fracturing application 

      Maitri, R.V.; Koimtzoglou, I.; Das, S.; Kuipers, J.A.M.; Padding, J.T.; Peters, E.A.J.F. (SINTEF Proceedings;2, Chapter; Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      An efficient and accurate model for the direct numerical simulations (DNS) of liquid-solid flows is presented in this work. In this numerical model, fluid-solid coupling is achieved by implementing the no-slip boundary ...
    • Discerning relative humidity trends in vernacular and conventional building typologies for occupant health 

      Priyadarshani, Suchi; Mani, Monto; Maskell, Daniel (SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      The indoor built environment has a significant impact on the occupant's physiological, psychological, and behavioral health. Moisture is an important parameter that has a direct bearing on the quality of a built environment. ...
    • Domestic hot water decomposition from measured total heat load in Norwegian buildings 

      Lien, Synne Krekling; Ivanko, Dmytro; Sartori, Igor (SINTEF Proceedings;5, Chapter; Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      In Nordic climates, the energy use in buildings is dominated by space heating (SH) and domestic hot water (DHW). Heat load measurements with hourly resolution from smart meters are now becoming the standard. However, in ...
    • Double Dynamic Lighting Balancing Diffuse and Direct Light 

      Hansen, Ellen Kathrine; Mathiasen, Nanet (SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      The objective of this paper is to investigate how daylight dynamics can act as a point of inspiration for developing a lighting design concept for work environments such as open space offices. Most often the dynamics of ...
    • Drop breakup modelling in turbulent flows 

      Lalanne, Benjamin; Tanguy, Sebastien; Vejrazka, Jiri; Masbernat, Olivier; Risso, Frederic (SINTEF Proceedings;1, Chapter; Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2015)
      This paper deals with drop and bubble break-up modelling in turbulent flows. We consider the case where the drop/bubble slip velocity is smaller than or of the order of the turbulent velocity scales, or when the drop/bubble ...
    • Effect of aging on decorative and renovation products containing biocides: Assessment of its impact on indoor air quality 

      Filali, Nouha Zine; Braish, Tamara; Locoge, Nadine; Andres, Yves (SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      To evaluate the impact of the aging (the use of detergent and exposure to light, high relative humidity, and temperature) on the efficiency of biocides present in the renovation plaster after being added to polyester ...
    • Effect of Caprock Relative Permeability on Co2 Flow through it 

      Kivi, Iman Rahimzadeh; Vilarrasa, Victor; Makhnenko, Roman (SINTEF Proceedings;7, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      Geologic carbon storage is needed to meet the climate goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 ºC. Injecting in deep sedimentary formations brings CO2 to a supercritical state, yet less dense than the resident brine making ...
    • The Effect of New User Sectors on the CCS Innovation System 

      Finstad, Jørgen; Andersen, Allan Dahl; Gonzalez, Jakoba Sraml (SINTEF Proceedings;7, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)
      In most mitigation scenarios compatible with achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, carbon capture and storage (CCS) develops and diffuses at a very rapid pace over the coming decades. The technology is frequently ...
    • Effect of ventilation on perceived air quality in 18 classrooms 

      Holøs, Sverre Bjørn; Yang, Aileen; Thunshelle, Kari; Mysen, Mads (Conference object; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      The aim of this paper is to assess whether reducing the minimum ventilation airflow rate (Vmin) has any negative impacts on perceived air quality (PAQ) upon entering an unoccupied room. Seventeen healthy young adults were ...