Energy Research fields and projects - Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT)
Research at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering
We conduct research on the total energy chain from resource to customer. We work on how to produce energy which can be used by man and machine in a sustainable way, taking into consideration health, climate changes and available resources.
Research Groups
Industrial Ecology
Process and Power
Sustainable Energy
Thermo Fluids
Involved in 10 research centres
FME HydroCen – Norwegian Research Centre for Hydropower Technology develops research and education in hydropower technology
FME Bio4fuels – Norwegian Centre for sustainable Bio-based Fuels and Energy develops technology to convert biomass to energy. NMBU – Norwegian University of Life Sciences hosts the Centre.
FME HighEFF – Centre for an Energy Efficient and Competitive Industry for the Future works to ensure that Norway has the world’s greenest industries. SINTEF Energy Research hosts the Centre.
FME NCCS – Norwegian CCS Research Centre will ensure that Norway remains an international leader in CCS. SINTEF Energy Research hosts the Centre.
FME NTRANS – Norwegian Centre for Energy Transition Strategies investigates environmentally friendly energy from a social science perspective.
FME ZEN – Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities develops solutions for future buildings and areas.
SFI Metal Production strengthens metallurgical industry through sustainability and resource efficiency.
SFI Smart Maritime works with emission efficient technologies for maritime industry. SINTEF Ocean hosts the centre.
FRIC Fire Research and Innovation Centre works to ensure fire safety
LowEmission Low Emission Research Centre develops new technology and concepts for offshore energy systems and integration with renewable power production technologies