• Accident Prediction Model Using Machine Learning. Accuracy of Predicted Model 

      Sohel, Mohammed Abdul (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2021-06-22)
      Logistic regression is a predictive model machine learning algorithm that displays the results in a binary form, mostly used in prediction multivariable and as an advanced version of linear regression, here we used to predict the accuracy of our model. Current accident prediction model in Norway is Tusi is a risk based model used in predicting tunnel accidents but it has some problems and loose ends ...
    • Analysis of potential critical equipment and technical system on a modern PSV. Recommending a method for Troms Offshore Management AS 

      Løvmo, Signy Anita (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-06-01)
      This thesis is a part of a master’s degree in Technology and Safety in the High North at the University of Tromsø- The Arctic University of Norway. The thesis has been written during the spring semester of 2016. Safety is a large part of maritime operations and all tools to improve safety and reliability is considered. Even in these days when economy in the oil related industry is worse than ever. ...
    • Application of reliability and maintainability analysis in the Svea coal mine 

      Furuly, Simon Andre (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05)
      The field of reliability engineering is developing, as needed in the industry. This is especially in arctic regions which now are being explored and vast recourses and opportunities are found. The reliability research is limited in the arctic, little knowledge is known about operating in the arctic regions. This research study will analyze equipment in an arctic region, Svalbard. It calculates the ...
    • The application of unmanned aerial vehicles for snow avalanche search and rescue 

      Albrigtsen, Andreas (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-06-01)
      Snow avalanches claim in excess of 200 lives annually on a worldwide basis. However, since the invention of the first effective avalanche transceiver, the process of locating victims has remained fundamentally unchanged. Humans as a carrier for locating devices are perceived to be inefficient when moving over rugged avalanche debris, and potentially exposed to excessive risk from secondary avalanches. ...
    • Arctic region as a new hydrocarbon production area. Technology needs and equipment availability for the development of the Russian Arctic 

      Klimov, Maxim (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2021-05-16)
      In this thesis, a number of questions, concerning the present and the future of Russian hydrocarbon policy in the Arctic area are covered, with a description of necessary technologies and main projects that constitute Russian plans for the nearest decade up to 2030 in presence of western technological and financial sanctions, available equipment and potential for localization. The main contribution ...
    • Assessing the Risk of Escape from Marine Fish Farms. Improving Data Collection Strategies and Development of Risk Indicators 

      Høyli, Randulf (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-31)
      Marine fish farming is one of Norway’s largest industries and exports. The industry is in rapid development and secures employment for several thousand people, all along the Norwegian coastline. Fish farming is regarded as a relative sustainable method for food production. However, the industry is still prone to certain challenges and problems. Escape of fish, for instance, is one of the industry’s ...
    • Barrier management - Influence from the human factor in the arctic 

      Madsen, Ole Kristian (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-05-31)
      In recent years several serious near-misses with major hazard accident potential have happened on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, many of them hydrocarbon leaks. Research has shown that many of these are caused by manual intervention. Despite this fact, current focus in QRAs and have been for a long time, are on technical systems. This is despite recent trends showing no decline in risk level. A ...
    • CFD modelling of pollutant transport. Use of ANSYS Workbench® simulating emissions to air from vessel at Port of Breivika. 

      Madsen, Synne Karoline (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)
      Historically, the Port of Tromsø is well known as the final port before entering the Arctic Sea. Nowadays, there is a noticeable traffic consisting of cruise vessels visiting Port of Tromsø before heading against the Arctic. The vessels transport passengers expecting clean air, midnight sun, northern lights, snow and ice; - and a clean environment. Environmental considerations and air pollution ...
    • The Characteristic of Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) and its application For Cladding 

      Edoh Imoudu, Nelson (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-06-01)
      Corrosion and wear has been a major challenge in most of our industries. CMT process has been selected as a weld technique because of its low heat inputs that makes it a promising technique for industrial application. However, the aim of this thesis is to study the competence of CMT welding process in cladding of mild stainless steel and performing a qualitative fault tree analysis. Furthermore, the ...
    • CO2 Absorption and Desorption Simulation with Aspen HYSYS 

      Birkelund, Even Solnes (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-06-01)
      The last years it has been an increasing global interest to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. One of the most important greenhouse gases is CO2. To reduce CO2 emissions carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the most realistic approach. With today’s technology absorption by an amine solution is the most developed and applicable method for post-combustion CO2 capture. But this ...
    • Criticality Analysis of Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) 

      Azad, Marziyeh Bagheri (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-06-01)
      The oil and gas industry has expanded consistently from land operations to inland waterways and then to offshore. A platform supply vessel (PSV) is an important element of offshore supply logistics. Hence, its acceptable level of availability performance is highly demanded. Identification of critical components provides essential information for improving and optimizing the maintenance management, ...
    • The Cruise Industry and the Polar Code. Implementing the Polar Code. 

      Kristiansen, Bendik Skoglund (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)
      The mandatory Polar Code is now set into force with strengthened requirements for vessels operating in polar waters. There are many challenges, and the polar environment adds an increased risk level. The preventive actions towards mitigating risks are more important due to the harsh environment, long distances and limited options for assistant rescue. Most accidents and incidents have pre-occurring ...
    • Drilling waste minimization in the Barents Sea 

      Zaki, Rezgar (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-19)
      With the increasing demand for energy over recent decades, the Arctic region has become an interesting area for future oil and gas exploration and development. The Barents Sea has the most western position among the Arctic seas surrounding the coast of Western Russia and Northern Norway. In the recent years several oil and gas discoveries done in this area and the number of wells is steadily ...
    • The effect of human factors on safety related to barrier management 

      Bakkli, Anders; Tennfjord, Malene (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)
      The aim of this thesis is to establish information on barrier elements where human errors take place and to establish proactive measures to eliminate these errors. The three main objectives for this project is to review the current safety and barrier management approach in Equinor, identify to what degree human factors have an impact on safety and make recommendations for improvements on safety and ...
    • Empirical and dynamical modeling of debris flow events close to Longyearbyen and Svea, Svalbard 

      Engelke, Christian (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06-30)
      Debris flows are a mountain slope hazard relatively well studied in densely populated mountainous regions, while few investigations have been done in Arctic permafrost regions. In order to get a better understanding of the processes involved in such an envi-ronment, this work focused on debris flow hazards in the mountains close to Longyear-byen and Svea on Svalbard, Norway, situated at 78°N. A ...
    • Environmental risk influencing factors for petroleum drilling in the western Barents Sea 

      Sætrum, Tina (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-05-31)
      Offshore petroleum drilling in harsh and cold environment, like in the Barents Sea, can be challenging and risky due to the prevailing weather condition. How the physical environment affects systems, components, and working environment has to be enlightened in order to operate safely. The vulnerable environment, remoteness, and possible outcomes if an accident occurs are of great concern. The society, ...
    • Feasibility study of Preventing Snow Accumulations on Roofs using Airflows 

      Sjøveian, Andreas Eide (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-07-09)
      This thesis is intended to contribute to research in cold climate engineering. Further it intends to provide a principle solution for structural and avalanche safety due to snowfall on roofs. We have conducted a feasibility study of preventing snow from accumulating on roofs using airflows. This includes empirical, numerical and experimental methods. Snow loads on roofs makes great impact on ...
    • Feasibility study of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) application for ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Wind Turbine Rotor Blades. Preliminary experiments of handheld and UAV utrasonic testing on glass fibre laminate 

      Skaga, Simon Kleppevik (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-31)
      In this thesis, we have conducted a feasibility study on UAV application for ultrasonic pulsed non-destructive testing of wind turbine rotor blades. Due to the high initial cost of wind turbines, and their decreasing availability due to increasing size and offshore locations, it is imperative to properly maintain these structures over their 10-30-year lifetime. Operation and maintenance costs can ...
    • A Feasibility Study of Using Waste Thermal Energy from a District Heating System for Absorption Cooling 

      Obi, Gerald Nsenkeng (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-07-13)
      Waste incineration-based district heating plants in Norway struggle from energy efficiency drawbacks during the warmer months of the year from May - September due to the reduced demand in heating. As a result, thermal energy gets discarded to ambient air, which affects the energy efficiency of the plants. This study aims at presenting an overview of the waste incineration industry in Norway and ...
    • Finite element analysis of materials for aquaculture net cages. FEA of materials for aquaculture net cages using ANSYS Workbench 

      Myrli, Odd Einar Lockertsen (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-06-20)
      The number of good sites in less exposed locations for aquaculture farming is limited. Trends are now that the fish cages are increasing in both width and depth as well as more weather-exposed locations are taken into use. As the net cages continues to increase in size, so does the material costs. The design of the sea cages should be modified for safe and reliable use in remote offshore locations. ...