71 research outputs found
Between the Map and the Terrain: Erlend O. Nødtvedt's Vestlandet
No full textThis article explores heteropian, utopian and dystopian places in Erlend O. Nødtvedt’s 2017 novel, Vestlandet, in order to better understand how the author uses references to regional historical and contemporary figures and events to construct what Edward Said labeled a cultural archive in a larger anti-imperialist project. Language, landscape, and identity form the core of Nødtvedt’s project. This raucously humorous novel activates the Foucauldian heteropias of indefinitely accumulating time and of the festival, as well as Marc Augé’s notion of the non-place in order to comment upon the perceived cultural and political divide between western and eastern Norway
A Homogenized Thermal Model For Lithium Ion Batteries
No full textIn this work homogenization theory is applied to existing thermal models for
lithium ion batteries. We study a battery with prismatic cell geometry. The
inner region of the battery has a thermal conductivity that is periodic in a
local variable. In this work we describe the inner region by a homogenized
partial differential equation. The obtained homogenized thermal conductivity
tensor is equivalent with the tensor obtained by applying a thermal
equivalent-resistance approach. Thermal equivalent-resistance approaches
are reported in the literature on thermal modeling of lithium ion batteries.
Furthermore, the homogenized thermal conductivity in different directions
varies by a factor 10. The outer region of the battery consist of a casing that
is wrapped around the inner region. The outer region is described by a nonhomogenized
partial differential equation. Both regions is described by the
two coupled partial differential equations in dimensionless form. The coupled
model is applied to a conventional lithium ion pouch-cell battery with 17.5
Ah capacity. Input data to the model are obtained from experiments. The
model is solved in 2 dimensions by means of the finite element method in
the FEniCS software. As input parameters, an ambient temperature and an
initial condition of 298 (K) are applied. Moreover is the external heat transfer
coe cient estimated to be 18 (W/m2 K). Simulations of a 1C discharge
from 100 to 10% state of charge is performed. The modeled battery consists
in 2 dimensions of a rectangle with long and short sides. It was found that
the temperature parallel with the long side varied significant compared with
the temperature parallel with the short side. A maximum temperature is
achieved in the center of the battery. This occurs at the time just before the
battery is at end of discharge. The maximum temperature is 2.4 (K) above
the ambient air temperature. A validation of the results are necessary
Erlend Loe's style in translation: The differing voices of first- and second-language translators
No full textTranslation into the translator’s second language, although quite a regular occurrence nowadays, is generally viewed as an unaccepted practice. This might be why non-evaluative studies of texts translated by second-language translators are few and far between. Taking a descriptive approach, we compare, in this article, the translation of the stylistic features of one Norwegian author, Erlend Loe, into English by two first-language translators and one second-language translator. What we found was that the overall strategy of the first-language translators was more domesticating than that of the second-language translator, whose own, culturally-tinged voice was much more strongly manifest. The article discusses possible reasons for this difference, such as differences in the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the translators, differing degrees of editorial intervention, and/or differing degrees of experience of the translators. We conclude that even though the results could point towards a principled difference between first- and second-language translation, more research of a similar kind is needed to ascertain that there is indeed such difference.acceptedVersionmTm Journal’s outputs are therefore licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license which allows re-distribution and re-use of a licensed work on the condition that the original source is appropriately credited
Erlend Loe's style in translation: The differing voices of first- and second-language translators
No full textTranslation into the translator’s second language, although quite a regular occurrence nowadays, is generally viewed as an unaccepted practice. This might be why non-evaluative studies of texts translated by second-language translators are few and far between. Taking a descriptive approach, we compare, in this article, the translation of the stylistic features of one Norwegian author, Erlend Loe, into English by two first-language translators and one second-language translator. What we found was that the overall strategy of the first-language translators was more domesticating than that of the second-language translator, whose own, culturally-tinged voice was much more strongly manifest. The article discusses possible reasons for this difference, such as differences in the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the translators, differing degrees of editorial intervention, and/or differing degrees of experience of the translators. We conclude that even though the results could point towards a principled difference between first- and second-language translation, more research of a similar kind is needed to ascertain that there is indeed such difference.acceptedVersionmTm Journal’s outputs are therefore licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license which allows re-distribution and re-use of a licensed work on the condition that the original source is appropriately credited
Doppler - the hero or the author?
No full textThe thesis aims on life and work of contemporary Norwegian writer Erlend Loe, young generation's cult author, specifically his novel Doppler. The purpose is to describe a literary movement called new naivism and to probe into a modern northerner's soul. The thesis also describes the author's specific literary style and looks closely to his particular linguistic means. Uncovers, how important is for Scandinavians a stay in the nature and how closely bound they are to it. Enters the mind of todays northernes and encloses their lifestyle to the reader. Denotes the pitfalls that brings life in consume society. The main aim of the thesis is to insight into the soul of an individual struggling with an identity crisis. Searches the purpose of being in post-modern society, to which he was born in. Loe suggests that the way, how today's society works, might not be right and that there is another way, for instance life in harmony with nature
Induced polarization in the transient electromagnetic method for detection of subsurface ice on Earth, Mars, and the Moon
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The Post-Washington Consensus: Brand New Agenda or Old Wine in a New Bottle?
No full textHas a constructive post-Washington Consensus actually been formed? The author of this paper cautiously believes it has. It is a consensus that recognizes the role of the state, the benefits of industrial policy, and the dangers of rapid deregulation, but that is also grounded in neoclassical principles, which produced the first Washington Consensus. Will the compromise prevail?
Forfatterskap i TV-drama
No full textThe book explores authorship in TV drama through a production study of Kampen for tilværelsen, the first author-controlled series produced by NRK Drama. The writing practices in the American and Danish television industries serve as a point of departure. The book also contemplates the creative possibilities and constraints of multi-season dramas, contrasting their narrative conventions and processes of creation to those of films and novels
Riserless Drilling Systems
No full textMaster's thesis in Petroleum engineeringAs the oil and gas recoverables are getting more inaccessible and harder to procure, the worlds demand for petroleum resources are constantly increasing. This entails the oil industry to expose themselves towards more challenging environments for oil and gas exploitation. To enable for this development to be beneficial, or even feasible, the industry is eagerly on the lookout for innovative solutions to counter for the given challenge.
This thesis will elucidate a new drilling technique that mitigates narrow pore-/fracture-pressure windows, wellbore instability, depleted formations, formation damage, excessive casing strings, fatigue life, large water depths and hostile environments. The mitigation of fatigue life on the Gullfaks Satellites (GFS) substructure is one of the main drivers for Statoil to implement this technology in the first instance. The technology, called Riserless Drilling Systems, enables for drilling of the entire well without the need of a large rigid riser. The research focus for this thesis will therefore be to evaluate the methods potential, and to see if it is a viable and adaptive solution for the oil and gas industry.
The research methods used for this thesis are an evaluation of the feasibility studies done by the Riserless Drilling System service providers, company visits, data retrieval from relevant sources and some experimental research through the use of the commercial spreadsheet Microsoft Excel. Through careful evaluation of the developing technology, the author is of the opinion that a Riserless Drilling System is a viable solution for the given purpose based on the performed research. The basis for this lies within the already filed proven RMR® technology, and the comprehensive underlying feasibility studies performed. Hence the author concludes, with reservation regarding pump technology, that the conceptual technology will be suitable for the presented water depths. As the water depth on GFS is not of any concern for this technology, it would be a highly potential candidate for the mitigation of further fatigue development on the wellhead systems.
Disregarded the cost involved in utilizing a Riserless Drilling System, the author is of the perception that further initiative is beneficial due to its many positive aspects. As a direct result of these, the technology will emerge and may with time become the best alternative to drill a well in the future
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