Essays about: "Norwegian offshore industry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Norwegian offshore industry.

1. 1. Offshore Wind Farms in Norway : A Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis for Optimal Site Location

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Adam Törnqvist; Vincent Edberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Offshore wind power; Spatial Multi-criteria Analysis; Renewable energy; Suit-ability map; Geographical Information System; Havsbaserad vindkraft; Spatial multikriterieanalys; Förnybar energi; Lämp-lighetskarta; Geografiskt informationssystem;

   Abstract : Recognizing the imperative transition towards renewable energy sources to combat climate change, this study explores the outlooks for offshore wind power in Norway, a country endowed with extensive coastlines and favourable wind conditions. The thesis sets out to support decision-making processes by synthesizing contemporary research and applying context-specific insights to the southern half of the Norwegian economic zone (NEZ) into a comprehensive Spatial-Multi-criteria Analysis (SMCA). READ MORE

3. 2. Comparing radar satellites. Use of Sentinel-1 leads to an increase in oil spill alerts in Norwegian waters

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Ove Njøten; [2021]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Satellite; Radar; Oil spill; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Radar’s ability to detect oil spills through clouds, fog, and darkness is a significant advantage. Oil spill alert services using radar satellites have been in use in Norway for more than 25 years. After introducing two radar satellites Sentinel-1A and 1B in 2015-2016, the number of oil spill alerts has increased by 250% in Norwegian waters. READ MORE

4. 3. Worst Credible Process Fire: Experiences from the Norwegian Petroleum Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Linnéa Tengvall; [2019]
   Keywords : Worst Credible Process Fire; Norwegian offshore industry; offshore fire safety; offshore process safety; offshore design; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The term Worst Credible Process Fire (WCPF) was introduced to the Norwegian Petroleum Industry as a complement to the probabilistic approach to define design loads for offshore facilities. Currently there are mainly two documents about the WCPF being the SINTEF report (2017) and the definition in NORSOK S-001 (2018). READ MORE

5. 4. Analysis of interdependencies within the fire fighting function on an offshore platform

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Jens Åhman; [2013]
   Keywords : Barriers; complexity; dependencies; FRAM; normal accidents; offshore; barriärer; komplexitet; beroenden; normala olyckor; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Recent accidents such as the Macondo blowout actualize the issue of offshore safety. Accidents do occur in spite of actions taken to prevent them from happening. The energy-barrier philosophy is the governing principle within the Norwegian offshore industry. READ MORE

6. 5. GreenWave : A concept for a sustainable energy station for offshore fish farms

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Klas Englund; [2012]
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   Abstract : The fish farming industry is today the second largest industry in Norway, second to the oil industry. These two major industries constitute the core of the Norwegian economy. A general belief is that the oil industry will decrease. Along with this the fish farming industry is believed to be the major industry, especially when it comes to exporting. READ MORE