Master of Science in Process Technology
Recent Submissions
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Pelletization and Gasification of Waste for Heat Generation and Syngas Production
(Master thesis, 2024)Energy generation from biomass is a sustainable solution to meet energy demand. Thermal degradation of waste to extract energy to fulfill the requirement of biofuel is the goal of sustainability. Gasification is a widely ... -
Sustainability Assessment of Biomethane Production from Hydrogen-mediated Syngas Fermentation
(Master thesis, 2024)Syngas-derived biomethane production is an approach to treat recalcitrant lignocellulosic and fibrous materials that cannot be converted in anaerobic digesters. A coupled system, still at a demonstration level, of gas ... -
Computational modelling of two-phase oil-water flow in pipes using OpenFOAM
(Master thesis, 2024)Two-phase oil-water flows in offshore pipelines are a common occurrence in the petroleum industry. As an oil reservoir mature, the presence of water in the retrieved oil increase. Understanding how this increased presence ... -
A case study of fire and explosion risk at hydrogen facilities, an ignition probability study
(Master thesis, 2024)Hydrogen is an essential energy carrier, making it very important for the global energy decarbonization process. Because of limited knowledge of ignition mechanisms, its elevated ignition risk compared to other gases present ... -
Process simulation and automated cost optimization of CO2 capture
(Master thesis, 2024)The growing concern over CO2 emissions has led to the development of CO2 capture technologies, with amine absorption, especially using monoethanolamine (MEA), being a widely adopted method for removing CO2 from industrial ... -
CFD-Simulations of Hydrogen Gas Explosion using the PDRFoam solver in OpenFOAM
(Master thesis, 2024)The gas, oil, and chemical industries face persistent threats from the accidental release of flammable gases, which can lead to catastrophic explosions. Hydrogen, increasingly popular as an alternative fuel, presents unique ... -
Process simulation and comparison of CO2 capture processes using carbonate and amine based solvents
(Master thesis, 2024)Using CO2 capture to extract CO2 from large point sources (like iron-steel industries, coal-fired power plants, etc.) is a promising way to cut CO2 emissions. In general, the CO2 capture process is thought to be a remedy ... -
Syngas production from air gasification of waste feedstock with natural catalyst, Olivine, as the bed material
(Master thesis, 2024)Gasification of biomass is a process that converts organic material into a synthetic gas (syngas) by exposing it to high temperatures in an environment with limited oxygen. This technology supports green energy goals by ... -
Experimental study of deflagration to detonation transition of hydrogen-air gas explosion
(Master thesis, 2024)Hydrogen is emerging as a promising alternative fuel to fossil-based fuels, and it will play an important role in a carbon-neutral future. However, storing and transporting hydrogen poses a challenge due to the high risk ... -
Process simulation and cost optimization of amine based CO2 capture integrated with a natural gas based power plant
(Master thesis, 2024)Combining gas-fired power plants equipped with CO2 capture systems is an efficient and cost-effective method for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from flue gases, thereby mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and combating ... -
Design of Electrified Calciner for Direct Capture of CO2 from Cement Raw Meal
(Master thesis, 2024)The main focus in this thesis is on designing an electrified calciner for direct CO2 capture from cement raw meal, investigating various operating conditions using CPFD simulations. The calciner, a binary fluidized bed ... -
Experimental and computational studies to investigate flow dynamics of Geldart A and Geldart B particles in a Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB)
(Master thesis, 2024)In the contemporary energy landscape, the escalating demand for energy has driven efforts to develop solutions for extracting energy from renewable sources. Among various technologies, fluidized beds are notably efficient ... -
Effects of free ammonia nitrogen on in-situ biomethanation and microbial communities
(Master thesis, 2024)This study aims to evaluate the impact of free ammonia on in-situ biomethanation process using submerged biofilm reactors and accesses the resistance and changes in the microbial communities. Specifically, the study focuses ... -
Methane Pyrolysis
(Master thesis, 2024)Methane pyrolysis is gaining attention as one of the promising technologies for mitigating climate change in the world today. Methane pyrolysis technology is a method for producing clean hydrogen with carbon as a byproduct. ... -
Life cycle assessment of production of carriers used in MBBR
(Master thesis, 2024)MBBR has emerged as an advanced method to treat wastewater especially where compact space is a necessity. With increasing need of MBBR, the carriers used in MBBR are also getting popular. The carriers are produced by a ... -
The Life Cycle Assessment of Methane Production with anaerobic digestion integrated with pyrolysis techniques for Sludge waste minimization
(Master thesis, 2024)Anaerobic digestion (AD) is an effective method widely used for treating organic waste and converting treated waste into biogas, a renewable energy source. Recently, there has been a focus on combining anaerobic digestion ... -
Life cycle assessment of ocean wave energy converter
(Master thesis, 2024)Very few amounts of Life cycle assessments (LCA) are conducted for ocean wave energy converters (WEC). Among those, no work can be found regarding the oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter devices. This study ... -
Sustainability assessment of biomass utilization and energy recovery - A study in Svåheia, Norway
(Master thesis, 2024)This study examines the environmental impacts of various subprocesses in the syngas production—transportation, drying, pelletization, and gasification. It identifies gasification as the most environmentally detrimental due ... -
Structural Response Due to Detonations in Hydrogen Emergency Vent Systems
(Master thesis, 2024)Deflagration to Detonation Transition occurring as a result of air mixing with hydrogen in vent systems leads to rapid energy release and consequent high-pressure loads. This poses significant challenges to structural ... -
Modeling and Simulation of the Anammox Process at Bekkelaget Wastewater Treatment Plant using GPS-X
(Master thesis, 2024)The anaerobic ammonium oxidation (Anammox) process has been proven to be an efficient nitrogen removal process in treating high ammonium (NH4+-N) concentration wastewater (e.g., side-stream deammonification). Anammox is a ...
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