Annual report 2023

Department of Energy and Process Engineering | NTNU

Looking Back

As we summarise yet another year for EPT, I take a moment to contemplate the triumphs and challenges that have shaped our journey at the Department of Engineering and Process Technology (EPT) in 2023.

This year, much like the one before, has tested our resilience, yet I am proud to witness the unwavering commitment that defines our department. Despite the more limited and unpredictable conditions related to the adoption of a new finance model for higher education, EPT remains steadfast against the waves of challenges.

A heartfelt thank you to every member of the EPT family. Each of you plays a crucial role in shaping our department into a vibrant hub of academic excellence.

Here's to a year of resilience, achievements, and the promise of new horizons in the coming year.

Terese Løvås, Head of Department. Photo: Maren Agdestein/NTNU
Terese Løvås, Head of Department. Photo: Maren Agdestein/NTNU
Illustrasjon: Energilandskapet

Our mission

EPT shares the mission that as part of a university, we educate outstanding graduates with strong analytical and practical abilities, and our research focuses on expanding knowledge in science and technology for a better world. Furthermore, EPT’s mission is to contribute to Norway’s role in developing a viable foundation for society at regional, national and global levels.

Through research and education, the department shall contribute to the understanding of sustainable solutions, helping to solve complex problems and global challenges to ensure effective resource utilisation. In line with NTNU’s goal to move from mission to action, we address the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (ntnu.no/baerekraftmaal) that are relevant based on the research and educational activity at the department.

The Research

Research into zero carbon gas turbines received 12.7 million euros

Professor James Dawson is the lead Principal Investigator of the Hyrope team, which received EU support to develop gas turbines to operate on zero carbon fuels.

Professor Francesca Verones to international nature panel

Francesca Verones  has been selected as a lead author for an upcoming assessment by an International nature panel (IPBES).

Outstanding research and artistic activity award to Edgar Hertwich

The NTNU employee award for outstanding research and artistic activities in 2023 was awarded to Professor Edgar Hertwich.

Breakthroughs in battery technology and innovative projects

Prominent battery publications and grants characterise 2023, with three papers published under the Nature journal umbrella, and five new project grants.

Flexible hydropower

The project Store2Hydro, financed by Horizon Europe, will work with innovative storing solutions for hydropower. The emphasis will be on reversible pump turbines. EPT’s contact person is Professor Chirag Trivedi.

Visit from the Minister of Energy

Terje Aasland, the Norwegian Minister of Energy, visited FME Hydrocen and the Waterpower Lab in October.