Blue skies innovation
Basic research (or blue skies research) may be defined as research to understand the basic mechanisms of nature. Such research is often regarded as curiosity driven and defined by scientists.
Crack-detecting waves
Whether they transport oil, gas, water, or other substances – you do not want them to leak. But if a pipe is in an inaccessible area, how do you then check for cracks? And if there are any – are they critical, or not?
The heat is on – transducer design
To inspect and test oil pipelines is crucial – both for health and safety, and for the environment. But the harsh conditions mean specialised equipment is imperative. When using ultrasound to perform non-destructive testing, this translates into a need for transducers that can withstand extremely high temperatures.
Checking the health of oil wells using ultrasound
How do oil companies check that their wells are secure and not leaking so that they do not harm the oil platform workers or the surrounding environment? They use ultrasound! Read more in the original blog post at Forskning.no: Å sjekke helse til oljebrønner med…