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Oil and gas companies announce acoustic sensing solution for subsea wells
Oil industry firm Halliburton Company and oil and gas engineering company TechnipFMC have introduced Odassea, a distributed acoustic sensing solution for subsea wells. The technology platform reportedly enables oil rig operators to execute intervention-less seismic imaging and reservoir diagnostics to reduce total cost of ownership while improving oil and gas reservoir knowledge.
Video: HI expands access to pump system training resources
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) Pump Systems Matter Basic Training platform is now available to non-member organizations.
Vortab flow conditioners enhance pump efficiency and life
The flow conditioners correct flow disturbances to mimic adequate pipe straight run and produce a highly repeatable, symmetrical flow profile.
Materials scientists eye coating for COVID-19 battle
Materials scientists from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Washington state have developed a liquid repellant coating for surgical gloves and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Marine engineering company develops antimicrobial film for the oil and gas sector
In a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on offshore oil and gas platforms, marine engineering company TSG Marine has developed a molecular film for high contamination risk surfaces in the energy sector.
Aircraft hydraulic subsystems work together for redundancy
Hydraulic systems on aircraft employ unique technologies to ensure passenger safety during hydraulic problems.
Filtration system may improve safety of public transport amid pandemic
In a bid to improve the safety of public transportation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a U.K.-based tech company has developed filtration solutions for both operators of public transportation and passengers on public transportation.
Team using ozone gas to disinfect PPE
Amid coronavirus surges throughout much of the U.S., researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have determined that ozone gas could be used to disinfect personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the battle against COVID-19.
Video: Aluminum panel harnesses solar energy to purify water
A super-wicking light-absorbing aluminum material concentrates solar energy via interfacial heating to drive contaminated water evaporation and treatment processes.
Michigan chemical engineers create new bio-renewable resin
Chemical engineers from Michigan State University have created a styrene-free bio-renewable resin for use in the manufacture of everything from boats and wind turbine blades to materials used in the construction industry.
Coalition designs an autonomous vessel to keep offshore oil and gas platforms, wind farms safe
A collective of maritime companies has designed an autonomous surveillance vessel to keep offshore structures safe from collisions.
Watch sound waves move droplets in a microfluidic platform
A new rewritable and programmable microfluidic lab-on-a-chip system taps sound waves to create tunnels in oil to efficiently manipulate and transport droplets.
2D solution for next-generation semiconductors
Researchers from the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have developed a next-generation memory device using a two-dimensional layered-structure material.
Popular sterilization techniques wear down N95 masks faster than previously thought
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati conducted a study that advises against using two commonly used sterilization methods for N95 masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Open data access for fair justice gets a boost from AI
Researchers are developing an AI platform that allows users to access the information and insights within federal court records. Those records are currently behind a paywall and often require data and analytic expertise to find and analyze.
Robotic chemist conducts experiments in the lab autonomously
A team from the University of Liverpool in the U.K. has developed a smart mobile robotic chemist that can autonomously conduct experiments in the lab.
Longer lithium-ion battery life with new cathode coating
The new polymer coating enhances battery performance by facilitating lithium ion and electron transport in and out of the cathode.
Nutrients fished from seafood processing wastes for reuse
Use of food-grade flocculants and dissolved air flotation efficiently recovers nutrients for reuse in food or feed.
Watch: SwRI creates system capable of detecting crude oil on water
Researchers from a nonprofit R&D organization have devised a method for detecting crude oil on water.
Watch: Shape-shifting implant materials are 3D printed
A reactive 3D-printing method decouples printing and shape-programming steps, enabling a broad range of complex architectures and virtually any arbitrary shape changes.