Master of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology
Recent Submissions
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Safe Bunkering of Ammonia
(Master thesis, 2023)The adoption of ammonia as a potential alternative marine fuel has gained momentum due to its low carbon and environmental footprint. However, safe bunkering of ammonia is importance to prevent potential hazards. This ... -
Monitoring a New Benchmark Solvent for CO2 Capture: Pushing Technical Boundaries
(Master thesis, 2024)Global warming of the earth is increasing significantly due to the emission of greenhouse gases where CO2 is the main influential gas for this adverse effect. To mitigate this problem CO2 capture with aqueous amine solvent ... -
Testing The Efficacy of Biofilm Based Anammox Process for Nutrient Removal at Low Temperature
(Master thesis, 2024)Nutrient mishandling of wastewater poses a substantial threat to environmental stability as a result of the continuous accumulation of nitrogen-rich effluent in the surface waterbody, which leads to eutrophication and ... -
Implementation of advanced control and optimization algorithms on integrated Photovoltaic (PV) and Electrolysers system for sustainability
(Master thesis, 2024)The European Union (EU) has set an ambitious target to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, prompting industries to develop roadmaps to achieve this goal. In this context, hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels play a crucial role ... -
Microbial induced corrosion (MIC) effects on wastewater treatment plant infrastructures
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) and the influence of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) on municipal wastewater treatment plants. The primary objective is to investigate the mechanisms ... -
CPFD simulation of fluidized bed-based gas cooler
(Master thesis, 2024)Fluidization technology is extensively used in numerous industries for various processes including waste-to-energy conversion, chemical synthesis, granulation, drying etc. Fluidized bed systems are used for these applications, ... -
Structural Loads Due to Detonations in Hydrogen Emergency Vent Systems
(Master thesis, 2024)Hydrogen emergency vent systems are safety equipment to release hydrogen from storage in terms of pressure rise. Sometimes, the safety vent systems become a risk when it fails, and several explosions happened due to this ... -
Experimental investigation of sulfur compound elimination from corrosion inhibitors
(Master thesis, 2024)Corrosion poses significant economic, safety, and environmental challenges in the oil and gas industry, necessitating effective corrosion inhibition strategies. Chemical inhibitors offer a cost-effective solution, yet ... -
Alpine skiing: How sensitive is race time to body weight?
(Master thesis, 2024)Alpine skiing, with its blend of speed, technique, and physical endurance, is a sport where every detail counts. Among these details, the weight of the skier plays a pivotal role in determining performance outcomes. Pravin's ... -
Optimum conditions and maximum capacity at the amine-based CO2 capture plant at TCM Mongstad
(Master thesis, 2023)Using amine-based solutions is a mature method for CO2 capture. The study simulates this process for Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) using a rate-based model in Aspen Plus. The main purpose is to develop a rigorous model ... -
Process simulation and cost estimation of CO2 capture configurations in Aspen HYSYS including Vapour Recompression
(Master thesis, 2024)The use of amine-based carbon capture technology to capture CO2 is a renowned technique. To evaluate and potentially utilize CO2 capture techniques, economic assessments are very necessary and the performance of equipment ... -
Simulation and analysis of waterflooding oil recovery through advanced horizontal wells
(Master thesis, 2023)The oil industry has been a significant source of energy for many years, but over 50% of oil in existing fields in NCS cannot be produced by using current enhanced and improved oil recovery technologies. Various IOR methods ... -
Process evaluation and microbial data analysis of Randvik wastewater treatment plant, Risør Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)The Randvik wastewater treatment plant at Risør, Norway is a biological wastewater treatment plant consisting of nitrification and denitrification processes both for organic and nutrient removal. The treatment plant is ... -
Development of Circular Economy Routes for Refractory Waste
(Master thesis, 2023)Refractory materials have the ability to withstand high temperatures without damaging their properties. They are used to protect production processes while maintaining their characteristics in extreme conditions. However, ... -
Life cycle assessment of the electric vehicle batteries
(Master thesis, 2023)There is a global effort to reduce emissions by electrification and Li-ion batteries and their application in transportation is one of the key elements of this effort. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an approved tool to ... -
Application of Machine Learning in Biogas Process
(Master thesis, 2023)Anaerobic digestion has become increasingly popular due to its potential to recover value-added resources from organic waste. To overcome the challenges of complex and non-linear relationships between the micro-organisms, ... -
Simulation and Cost Estimation of CO2 Capture Using Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus
(Master thesis, 2023)This study presents a techno-economic assessment of an amine-based carbon capture technology.To investigate the effects of increasing the flue gas flow rate to the plant, two additional scenarios were created. In the first ... -
Techno-economic assessment of biomethane production from syngas derived from biomass gasifier
(Master thesis, 2023)Biomethane is one of the renewable fuels widely utilized for various purposes, including transportation, heating, and power production. Growing interest is currently seen in this biofuel production utilizing waste material ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of Mobile Batteries for Emission-Free Construction Sites
(Master thesis, 2023)Nowadays, due to increasing demand for energy and limited availability, there has been an increased focus on developing emission-free construction sites. To address this issue, life cycle assessment (LCA) is used as a ... -
Ammonia vent handling for carbon-free shipping
(Master thesis, 2023)The challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the growing maritime industry are substantial to reach the Paris Agreement and keep the global temperature rise below 2 ᵒC. Alternative fuels, such as hydrogen, are ...