• Prediction of void fraction and minimum fluidization velocity of a binary mixture of particles: Bed material and fuel particles 

      Agu, Cornelius Emeka; Pfeifer, Christoph; Moldestad, Britt Margrethe Emilie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      For operational control and design of a fluidized bed reactor containing different types of solid particles, the bed void fraction and minimum fluidization velocity are vital parameters. This paper demonstrates a method ...
    • Pressure drop, flow pattern and local water volume fraction measurements of oil-water flow in pipes 

      Kumara, W.A.S.; Halvorsen, Britt; Melaaen, Morten Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-11)
      Oil-water flow in horizontal and slightly inclined pipes was investigated. The experimental activities were performed using the multiphase flow loop at Telemark University College, Porsgrunn, Norway. The two-fluid model ...
    • Proceedings of the Tenth International Seminar on Fire and Explosion Hazards, 22-27 May 2022, Oslo, Norway 

      Vågsæther, Knut; Lach, Agnieszka; Bradley, Derek; Lundberg, Joachim (Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      The Tenth International Seminar on Fire and Explosion Hazards (ISFEH10) organized in Oslo, Norway from 22 to 27 May 2022, is a place to share research on the physical effects of hazards, prediction methods for consequences, ...
    • Process Design of a Novel Low Temperature Methanol Synthesis Process Using an Air-blown Autothermal Reformer 

      Ahoba-Sam, Christian; Øi, Lars Erik; Jens, Klaus-Joachim (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Methanol (MeOH) synthesis at low temperature (100 oC) presents an opportunity for full syngas conversion per pass. This presents a cheaper alternative for MeOH synthesis using an air-blown autothermal reformer (ATR) rather ...
    • Process Integration of Green Hydrogen: Decarbonization of Chemical Industries 

      Ostadi, Mohammad; Paso, Kristofer Gunnar; Rodriguez-Fabia, Sandra; Øi, Lars Erik; Manenti, Flavio; Hillestad, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Integrated water electrolysis is a core principle of new process configurations for decarbonized heavy industries. Water electrolysis generates H2 and O2 and involves an exchange of thermal energy. In this manuscript, we ...
    • Process parameters affecting the sustainability of fermentative hydrogen production: A short review 

      Dinamarca, Carlos; Bakke, Rune (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      Anaerobic fermentation is regarded as the least energy intensive method for H2 production. Extensive literature on experimental attempts to achieve the highest possible theoretical yield (e.g. 4 mol H2/mol glucose) is ...
    • Process Simulation of Calcium Looping With Indirect Calciner Heat Transfer 

      Jayarathna, Chameera K.; Mathisen, Anette; Øi, Lars Erik; Tokheim, Lars-André (Conference object; Peer reviewed, 2015-11-25)
      In calcium looping (CL), calcium oxide (CaO) is used as a sorbent for carbon dioxide (CO2). The CO2 reacts with CaO to produce calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in a carbonator operating at about 650 °C. The CaCO3 is then sent to ...
    • Pyrolysis of plastic waste to environmental friendly products 

      Pandey, Umesh; Stormyr, Jan Arild; Hassani, Alireza; Jaiswal, Rajan; Haugen, Hildegunn Hegna; Moldestad, Britt Margrethe Emilie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Pyrolysis of plastics is one of the efficient ways to recover plastic waste. Pyrolysis refers to a thermal degradation of long-chain organic molecules into smaller hydrocarbons. Many ongoing research studies are trying to ...
    • Quantification of biofilm accumulation by an optical approach 

      Bakke, Rune; Kalvenes, Sigmund; Kommedal, Roald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2001-02)
      Methods for non-invasive, in situ, measurements of biofilm optical density and biofilm optical thickness were evaluated based on Pseudomonas aeruginosa experiments. Biofilm optical density, measured as intensity reduction ...
    • Raman Spectroscopy as an Online Monitoring Tool for CO2 Capture Process: Demonstration Using a Laboratory Rig 

      Jinadasa, Wathsala; Jens, Klaus-Joachim; Øi, Lars Erik; Halstensen, Maths (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      A laboratory CO2 capture rig at USN was used as a demonstration plant to show the feasibility of Raman spectroscopy for online monitoring of speciation in CO2 capture process. The spectroscopy was integrated to lean and ...
    • Re-initiation of detonation across an inert region 

      Bjerketvedt, Dag (Doktor ingeniøravhandling;374, Doctoral thesis, 1985)
      Re-initiation of gaseous C-J detonation waves across a region of air has been studied experimentally. The experimental apparatus consisted of a 9 meter long square tube with internal dimensions of 125 mm. The Random Choice ...
    • A Real-Time Flow-Measuring Algorithm for Open Venturi Channel Non-Newtonian Flow 

      Welahettige, Prasanna Kumara Welahetti; Lie, Bernt; Vågsæther, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      A real-time flow measuring algorithm is developed for the open Venturi channel non-Newtonian flow measurement. Using a single level sensor reading at downstream of the open Venturi channel, a drilling-well return flow rate ...
    • Recruiting engineering students from vocational school 

      Clausen, Trond; Hagen, Svein Thore; Hasleberg, Harald; Aarnes, Jens Harald (Conference report, 2003)
      By the consent of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, Telemark University College (TUe), Porsgrunn, Norway, this fall semester started a pilot class in electrical engineering recruiting solely from vocational ...
    • Release of liquid CO2 from the bottom of a duct 

      Mohammed Ibrahim, Osama Kabbashi; Gaathaug, Andre Vagner; Hansen, Per Morten; Bjerketvedt, Dag; Vågsæther, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      This paper presents experimental results of the rapid phase transition of liquid CO2 released from the bottom of a small rectangular duct (BR). The aim is to consider the factors influencing the phase transitions and the ...
    • Riemann solver for combustion waves 

      Vågsæther, Knut (Professional article, 2011-05-03)
    • The sampling interface—A critical Theory of Sampling success factor in process sampling and PAT 

      Esbensen, Kim; Sivalingam, Vasan (Journal article, 2022)
      In the process industry arena, analytical endeavors are today well served by the Process Analytical Technology (PAT) framework, offering a plentitude of on-line analytics, mostly spectroscopic: UV-VIS, NIR, RAMAN, NMR, ...
    • A Scoping Review on Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts of the Gasification Processes 

      Barahmand, Zahir; Eikeland, Marianne Sørflaten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      In recent years, computer-based simulations have been used to enhance production processes, and sustainable industrial strategies are increasingly being considered in the manufacturing industry. In order to evaluate the ...
    • Screening of Kinetic Rate Equations for Gasification Simulation Models (opptrykk) 

      Solli, KjellArne; Thapa, Rajan Kumar; Moldestad, Britt Margrethe Emilie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      The energy from biomass can be utilized through the thermochemical conversion process of pyrolysis and gasification. The process involves solid phase and fluid phase interactions. Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics ...
    • Selection of packing materials for gas absorption 

      Arachchige, Udara Sampath P.; Melaaen, Morten Christian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture is the most viable option to minimize the environmental impact by CO2 emissions. Amine scrubbing process is the well-known technology to achieve that. There are several packing types available ...
    • Sensitivity Analysis and Anaerobic Digestion Modeling: A Scoping Review 

      Barahmand, Zahir; Samarakoon Arachchige, Gamunu (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      A growing awareness of global climate change has led to an increased interest in investigating renewable energy sources, such as the anaerobic digestion of biomass. This process utilizes a wide range of microbial communities ...