Tool or Science? The History of Computing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Nordal, Ola

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-03757-3_13

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“…Contrary to what we had heard about the controversy between a tool and a discipline in Norway [10], this was not a problem in Tampere since the university did not have natural sciences or technology with large number crunching needs. Later, however, this controversy was strongly reflected in the acquisition of computers, as is apparent in [11].…”

Section: Early Development In Finlandmentioning

confidence: 61%

University Education on Computers

Kurki-Suonio

Benediktsson

Bubenko

et al. 2009

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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Abstract. Following a session on university education, this panel discussed early Nordic visions and experiences on university computing education, contrasting them to today's needs and the international development at that time. This report gives short papers by the panelists (their opening statements), and a brief summary (the chair's interpretation) of the views that were raised in the ensuing discussion.

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Section: Early Development In Finlandmentioning

confidence: 61%

University Education on Computers

Kurki-Suonio

Benediktsson

Bubenko

et al. 2009

IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology

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“…Chemical modification of injected water using nanofluids (including nano-silicon polymers) is an effective method for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Mohamed Omran [21] conducted an experimental study on this. Nanofluid injection was performed on the core and the recovery was compared with synthetic seawater injection (SSW).…”

Section: Improve Water Flooding Efficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of Nanoparticles to Enhanced Oil Recovery

Lv¹,

Wang²

2023

IJE

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Due to the disadvantages of traditional EOR methods, such as low sweep efficiency, formation damage and poor environmental protection, nanotechnology has attracted great attention in improving oil recovery due to its cost-effectiveness and environmental protection. Common types of nanoparticles that can play an effective role in enhancing oil recovery include oxides of aluminum, zinc, magnesium, iron, zirconium, nickel, tin and silicon. At home and abroad in this paper, the different types of nanomaterials research progress on the reservoir and production technology are introduced in detail, involving nanoparticles in effect on the viscosity of heavy oil and hydraulic fracturing technology, heat recovery technology, low salinity water injection technology and steam foam flooding technology and changing wettability, to reduce the oil/water interfacial tension and so on the basis of theoretical research and application situation. Scholars at home and abroad have carried out a lot of experiments and numerical simulations on the role of nanoparticles in enhancing oil recovery, as well as the required concentration and action conditions, and elaborated on the mechanism of nanoparticle enhanced oil recovery. In this paper, the latest research progress in this field at home and abroad is reviewed, and the key problems and development direction in the application of nanotechnology are pointed out.

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“…Its first stage is finished in 1954 based on experience from Yale and money from NTNF. Although DIANA is the first computer at NTH, Balchen only sees it as a means to an end (Nordal, 2009). He is not interested in computer development for its own sake, but strongly advocates computerbased control.…”

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confidence: 99%

Jens Glad Balchen: A Norwegian Pioneer in Engineering Cybernetics

Breivik¹,

Sand²

2009

MIC

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This paper tells the story of Jens Glad Balchen (1926Balchen ( -2009), a Norwegian research scientist and engineer who is widely regarded as the father of Engineering Cybernetics in Norway. In 1954, he founded what would later become the Department of Automatic Control at the Norwegian Institute of Technology in Trondheim. This name was changed to the Department of Engineering Cybernetics in 1972 to reflect the broader efforts being made, not only within the purely technical disciplines, but also within biology, oceanography and medicine. Balchen established an advanced research community in cybernetics in postwar Norway, whose applications span everything from the process industry and positioning of ships to control of fish and lobster farming. He was a chief among the tribe of Norwegian cybernetics engineers and made a strong impact on his colleagues worldwide. He planted the seeds of a whole generation of Norwegian industrial companies through his efforts of seeking applications for every scientific breakthrough. His strength and his wisdom in combination with his remarkable stubbornness gave extraordinary results.

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Tool or Science? The History of Computing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Cited by 7 publications

References 4 publications

University Education on Computers

University Education on Computers

Application of Nanoparticles to Enhanced Oil Recovery

Jens Glad Balchen: A Norwegian Pioneer in Engineering Cybernetics

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