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Jørgen Nilsen
Tapping beam recognition and measurement with infrared camera : Optimisation of an industrial process using an thermal imaging camera and computer vision algorithms
Master's thesis in Mechatronics (MAS500) This thesis presents the research and development of an application for recognition and measuring of a ferrosilicon tapping beam using an Infrared (IR) camera. Ferrosilicon production is a highly endothermic process, requiring large amounts of energy to operate; thus, the need for increased efficiency is constant. Using an IR camera for non-intrusive measurements of the tapping beam and developing computer vision algorithms that can identify distinctive process parameters are investigated in this project. Today a videostream from an IR camera overlooking the tapping area at Elkem Thamshavn is directly displayed in the tapping control room with no for…
How to succeed with volunteers on the basis of commitment and ownership
Organising a multidisciplinary student organisation face challenges in regards to student engagement,ownership and commitment. This article will discuss key factors to create commitmentand ownership in volunteer organisations. The identified factors are 1) an engaged core group ofambassadors who spread motivation, passion and drive, 2) build relations across departments andlevel of responsibility to lower the threshold to share ideas, give feedback and ask for advice, 3)expedient and communicated organisational structure that divides responsibility and ensures collaboration,and 4) clear individual and personal incentive to participate. These factors will increaseyour likelihood of success w…
Remittances and development : the impact of remittances on livelihood security. Evidence from Ko Kaeo sub-district, Thailand
Master thesis in development management - University of Agder 2014 In an increasingly globalized world, migrating and sending remittances has become so prevalent that the amount of remittances has since long dwarfed that of official development assistance. Previous research points to remittances as having several positive development effects such as improving education and health for households that receive remittances. Using a mixed methods approach founded on qualitative interviews and questionnaires, this study intends to find out to what degree remittances contribute to livelihood security for rural households in Ko Kaeo sub-district in Thailand. The results show that many young adults …
The culture of product development in student organisations
Product development in a multidisciplinary student organisation brings many challenges; varyingexperience, adaptation and involvement of members. This article will discuss how a multidisciplinarystudent project maintains a learning culture for product development and project management.The identified factors for a learning culture; 1) define product specifications, 2) involvealumnis, 3) facilitate an open minded culture for failure and learning and 4) collect experience andadapt an agile framework suitable for the project. These are factors that should be an implementedpart to increase the chances of maintaining a learning culture.Align Racing UiA, the case of this study, is a student organ…