In line with the digital transition of NTNU, the Norwegian industry and government agencies, the RAMS group is customizing our educational efforts and research in the same direction. An important part of this effort is to provide students at all levels (BSc, MSc, PhD) with up to date laboratory facilities for RAMS real-world related experiments.

Scope of the RAMS lab

The starting point for the RAMS lab is to support educational and research activities related to maintenance and in particular related to predictive maintenance. A further perspective we will also include risk and reliability as part of the lab. 

Physical lab vs virtual lab

The physical lab is placed in the vicinity of the RAMS group, at "Vekstedteknisk laboratorium", room 058.

In addition to the physical lab we will in a long term extend the activity to also cover a virtual lab. This lab comprises “real life” systems and associated data collection systems. Currently we have installed /are installing sensor systems in our collaborating companies:

• TrønderEnergi: Vindfarm at Bessakerfjellet equipped with SKF Multilog IMx-8
• TrønderEnergi: Brattset hydropower station at Berkåk equipped with SKF Multilog IMx-8
• SINTEF SeaLab: Hatchery equipped with ElWatch wireless sensor system
• Lerøy Laksefjord: Hatchery equipped with ElWatch wireless sensor system
• NTNU operations: Pumps, fans, piping and other equipment monitored by ElWatch wireless sensor system and SKF Multilog IMx-8

Sensor data from these installations are available in real-time from the cloud and accessible for student project and other research activities at NTNU.

RAMS lab - Inventory