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Development of a Jig for CMM Measurements on AutoStore Bins
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-25)The AutoStore Bins are highly technical plastic products manufactured with injection moulding. To ensure the production parameters are within given specifications, CMM scanning is done on samples from the production. -
Review and Application of Optimal Sensor Placement Method on Herøysund Bridge
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-17)The study attempts to find the best sensor configuration for modal identification on the Herøysund Bridge. The objective is to increase the amount of data obtained from structural testing while reducing the number of sensors needed thereby reducing the cost of the sensor system. Four frequently used optimal sensor placement (OSP) methods, including the modal kinetic energy (MKE) method, the effective ... -
Design of a universal mounting system for flat panel TV screens
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)In compact living spaces like micro-houses and apartments, there is a growing interest in décor and furnishing that utilize multi-functional systems and furniture. Of particular interest is the ability to facilitate the transformation of room setups, allowing for changes in the viewing positions of TVs regardless of alterations in room orientation. A thorough examination of the problem area uncovered ... -
Flexibility and their role in capacity and congestion management
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)The energy market transition from a regulated power market to a deregulated power market ensures a more liberalized approach toward energy trade as it allows small and medium independent power trading entities to share the market. This provides a competitive environment in the energy market, and market forces also come into action to ensure the balance of the market. With all these advantages, ... -
Numerical Modelling of Damage Conditions on Herøysund Bridge in Herøy Municipality, Nordland Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)The usability of bridges is highly dependent on their safety conditions since they are subjected to all sorts of loading that might compromise their ability to withstand stresses over a prolonged period. As a result, dynamic response evaluations and fracture mechanics analysis are essential concepts that can help in monitoring the behaviour of bridges, predicting their lifespan, and planning ... -
Optimal attitude control and maneuver design for space debris detection in low earth orbit performed by a CubeSat
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)Space debris has become an important topic, and several national and international space agencies are currently studying space debris detection and removal to increase the safety of space missions. UiT the Arctic University of Norway in Narvik is aiming to develop a 2U CubeSat that can perform in-situ detection of debris with the projects UNICube and QBDebris. The mission target is to detect mm-sized ... -
Traffic monitoring and warnings for winter roads
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)This master thesis reports on the research of how weather affects driving patterns during the winter. By utilizing Python, data was analyzed to show how much different weather phenomena affects the total amount of traffic. Showing how things like precipitation, temperatures, wind, snow depth affects said amount. The result of the analysis shows how big effect the various weather conditions have and ... -
Energieffektivitet og potensial i kontorbygg i betong fra 50-tallet
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)Bygningers lange levetid betyr at det i dag er en stor mengde bygg som ikke når dagens, eller fremtidens krav til energibruk. Dette reflekteres av energimerkestatistikken, og fordelingen av energimerke i eldre bygg. Denne oppgaven tar et dypdykk i byggeforskriften av 1949, og benytter et casebygg i Nord-Norge fra denne tiden for å vise at bygget har potensialet til å heve standarden både til dagens ... -
Pumped Hydroelectric Storage at Niingen Power Plant
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-15)This document is a master thesis that attempts to assess the plan of pumping water from the nearby lakes of Djupåvatnet (435 m), Buvatnet (465 m), and Strandvatnet (5 m above sea level) up to the lake of Niingensvatnet (510-494 m above sea level) to store energy for later use and increase energy generation. The assessment process proved that pumping water from Strandvatnet and Djupåvatnet to ... -
Analyse av beregningsverktøy i 3D-modell med fokus på VVS-prosjektering
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-14)Grunnet økt press om å redusere klimagassutslippene i Norge, stilles det stadig strengere krav til energiforbruket til bygg. Når 80% av energibruken i norske bygg går til romoppvarming og varmtvann, er det tydelig at godt planlagte og utførte VVS-anlegg er sentralt for å nå de overordnede klimamålene. Ettersom bruk av BIM er utbredt i den norske byggenæringen, er det av interesse å undersøke mulighetene ... -
Real-time application of grid-forming converters in smart distribution network
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-21)As the world faces the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, renewable sources of energy have emerged as a viable solution. However, integrating renewable energy into existing power grids poses unique challenges. The availability of solar power depends on sunlight, wind power on wind speed, and this variability can cause instability and fluctuations in the grid, ... -
Robust visual inertial odometry for agile flight sensor fusion
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-07-05)This thesis presents the development and validation of a robust Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO) system tailored for agile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating in GPS-denied environments. These environments often challenge traditional navigation systems due to their inherent limitations in urban canyons, indoors, or densely forested areas. The study introduces a novel visual odometry (VO) algorithm ... -
Ytelsesevaluering av utvalgte minirenseanlegg i Narvik kommune
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-06-13)Denne masteroppgaven undersøker effektiviteten av minirenseanlegg i Narvik kommune for å fjerne forurensninger fra avløpsvann. Studien er basert på analyser av laboratorie- og feltdata for å evaluere anleggenes ytelse og deres potensielle innvirkning på folkehelsen og miljøet. Fokusområdene inkluderer sammenligning av laboratorie- og feltdata, påvirkningen av geografiske forhold på infiltrasjonsprosessen, ... -
Optimization of freeze-thaw durability testing for low-carbon concrete with VPI
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-06-04)Concrete, the most widely used building material, significantly impacts the environment, with cement production contributing up to 8% of global CO2 emissions. To address this, low-carbon concrete (LCC) mixes with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) have been developed. Fly ash (FA) is a well-established SCM, but with the decline of coal-fired power plants, alternatives like volcanic pozzolans ... -
Electric Load Forecasting of Residential Building
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)As global energy consumption continues to rise relevant energy sectors and communities must accurately forecast future electricity needs. This foresight is critical for effective planning, preserving the stability of the electricity grid, and avoiding blackouts. Accurate forecasting methodologies are critical in guiding decision-making processes correlated to resource allocation, infrastructure ... -
Virtual inertia to the AC Microgrid to improving the ROCOF and frequency Nadir in a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)To move the global energy away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy leads toward a more complex grid, after experiencing a reduction of inertia when integrating large renewable energy sources (RES). With an increased pace of RES penetration into the grid and along a growing demand of electrical power, the challenge to maintain the system frequency as close as possible to the nominal range ... -
Application of Change Point Detection Algorithms in Adaptable Symbolic Music Segmentation Task Using MIDI Representation
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)This thesis studies the application of Change Point Detection (CPD) algorithms to the segmentation of symbolic music using MIDI representations. This study focuses on the use of two primary CPD algorithms, PELT and Binary Segmen- tation, to analyze and detect transitions within the Lakh MIDI dataset, which is known for its diversity in musical genres and styles. The main focus of the thesis is on ... -
Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Operations in Arctic Conditions
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)Offshore wind energy is receiving increased attention as a promising renewable energy source day by day, and the research in the field of designing the floating platforms to support floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) has become very important. The evaluation of the dynamic stability of a FOWT in a challenging marine environment is the platform's capacity to maintain its initial position. These ... -
Solar Angle Optimizer
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)This thesis deals with the subject of a two axis rotatable solar panel rig where the design for the electrical components are proposed and the controller code from previous theses are further developed. The rig is to be used for research by UiT Narvik and the prerequisites for the installation of the rig are designed in this thesis. The electrical components for the rig proposed are an H-bridge, ... -
Optimization Conveyor Roller, LKAB
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)This master thesis presents a study on the structural optimization of conveyor idlers, focusing on the idler shell and shaft. The research aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of conveyor systems by reducing weight and improving stability of idler roller, beginning with a thorough load analysis to determine the static and dynamic forces exerted on idler. The study employs a combination of ...