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A comprehensive scaling up technique for pneumatic transport systems
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2005:169, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2005)The main objective of this investigation was to formulate a comprehensive scaling up technique for designing of pneumatic conveying systems by addressing the whole pipeline together with all accessories. Five different ... -
A systems biology approach to integrated molecular analysis in pancreatic and periampullary adenocarcinoma
(Doctoral dissertations at the University College of Southeast Norway;2, Doctoral thesis, 2016-04-13)Pancreatic and periampullary adenocarcinoma (PA) is a highly lethal disease, for which the mortality rate closely parallels the incidence rate. Most of the PA patients remain asymptomatic until the disease reaches an ... -
Accidental release of liquid CO₂ from transport and storage
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;174, Doctoral thesis, 2023-11-09)An unintended release of liquid CO2 during transport by tanks or pipelines could result in instantaneous depressurization and rapid phase transition with explosive evaporation. Under certain conditions, it could lead to a ... -
Adapting benchmarking to project management : an analysis of project management processes, metrics, and benchmarking process models
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;1997:93, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 1997)Since the first publication on benchmarking in 1989 by Robert C. Camp of “Benchmarking: The search for Industry Best Practices that Lead to Superior Performance”, the improvement technique benchmarking has been established ... -
Advanced practice nursing students’ development of clinical competence – A Norwegian mixed-methods study
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;148, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Advanced practice nursing roles are developing globally and have now been introduced in Norway. The Norwegian government recently regulated master’s education in advanced practice nursing, which encompasses the nurse ... -
Agent Transparency and Human Performance in Supervisory Control
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;203, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Background: In future maritime transport, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled systems may allow ships to sail without direct human involvement. Here, humans are foreseen to take a supervisory role to ensure performance ... -
Air-coupled ultrasound for plate thickness measurements
(Doctoral dissertations at the University College of Southeast Norway;18, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Non-destructive testing using ultrasound is well established as a technique of inspecting miscellaneous structures and components. Ultrasonic waves propagating in an elastic solid are sensitive to both the material and ... -
Altitudinal distribution and host-parasite relations of ticks in Norway
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;87, Doctoral thesis, 2021-03-05)With a warming climate and changes in land use during the last decades, ticks have been observed to occur at increasingly higher latitudes and altitudes in the northern hemisphere. With the range expansion of ticks comes ... -
An experimental and computational study of flow behaviour in bubbling fluidized beds
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2005:70, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2005)Experimental and computational studies of bubble behaviour in gas/solid fluidized beds have been performed. Bubble behaviour depends on particle density, particle size and size distribution and emphasis is given to study ... -
An Experimental and Theoretical Study of Dense Fluidized Bed Fluid Dynamics
(Doctoral dissertations at TUC;2012:3, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2012-05-31)The papers presented in the present study aim to elucidate the complex fluid dynamic phenomena in a cold dense phase fluidized bed reactor. Theoretical and experimental studies were conducted with this aim and several ... -
Anaerobic degradation of industrial carbon capture reclaimer MEA waste
(Doctoral dissertations at TUC;2014:5, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014-04-04)Global warming and its impacts are serious and challenging international problems (Vitousek, 1994). Increasing fossil fuel consumption results in rising atmospheric greenhouse gas levels which enhances global warming ... -
Application-oriented microfluidic LOC devices for the detection of microorganisms, toxic chemicals and serological biomarkers
(Doctoral theses at Buskerud and Vestfold University College;6, Doctoral thesis, 2015)Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology has advanced over the past several decades. As miniaturized multiphase multistep reactors, LOCs are suitable for the implementation of complex liquid phase reactions in the field of biomedical ... -
Appropriate medical imaging: Exploring radiographers' assessment of refferals
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;156, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Introduction: A substantial number of radiological examinations are reported to be inappropriate. This is largely due to the fact that a huge number of referral forms received in radiology departments have inadequate patient ... -
Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) farming in southern Norway
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;85, Doctoral thesis, 2021-02-03)Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) is a stenothermic cold-water fish with a circumpolar distribution. The species features large variations in life history, as populations are anadromous, riverine or lake dwelling. It occurs ... -
Becoming Heritage: Pathways toward a more-than-human remembering
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;181, Doctoral thesis, 2024-02-20)This thesis explores the themes of heritage, sustainability and becoming through research within the Rjukan-Notodden World Heritage Site. It begins by asking how industry becomes heritage, which, when considered against ... -
Beyond 0 and 1: A mixed radix design and verification workflow for modern ternary computers
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;189, Doctoral thesis, 2024-05-08)For more than 80 years digital computers use the radix-2 or binary computer alphabet as their lowest symbolic and physical representation. This doctrine of computing is presumed in every modern computer. The radix economy ... -
Biological hydrogen sulfide removal with nitrate
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;11, Doctoral thesis, 2018-09-28)Aim: Hydrogen sulfide is a major occupational hazard in agriculture, industry, and sewage processing; its presence leads to corrosion. Thus, hydrogen sulfide removal is obligatory. These investigations aim to evaluate the ... -
Blindsoner og brobyggere. Verdsettelse av arbeid i kreativ næring
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;133, Doctoral thesis, 2022-08-26)Avhandlingen Blindsoner og brobyggere: Verdsettelse av arbeid i kreativ næring handler om kreativ næring i norsk politikk og forvaltning på lokalt og regionalt nivå. Kreativ næring er en sekkebetegnelse som, særlig i ... -
Brukermedvirkning i hverdagsrehabilitering
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;157, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Hverdagsrehabilitering er en intervensjon som skal bidra til at eldre personer opprettholder eller gjenvinner selvhjulpenhet og selvstendighet slik at de kan bo lengst mulig i eget hjem. Den overordne hensikten med ... -
Bubbling Fluidized Bed Behaviour for Biomass Gasification
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;35, Doctoral thesis, 2019-06-21)The need to cut down the high dependency on the fossil fuels requires sustainable alternative energy resources. Aside that the stock of fossil fuels is depreciable, the energy source also accounts for the major contribution ...