Nuclear power plants are complex systems that require precise and reliable measurements of pressure, level, and flow for various applications. Pressure transmitters are critical devices that provide these measurements and ensure the safety and efficiency of the plant operations. However, many nuclear power plants in the US and around the world are facing a serious…
Drilling in complex reservoirs with high resistivity, multiple fractures, and stick-slip vibrations can pose significant challenges for logging-while-drilling (LWD) operations. Conventional resistivity tools may not provide the required data quality and resolution, while wireline logging may add operational time and risk in highly deviated wells. To overcome these challenges, Baker Hughes offers its StarTrak™ ML…
Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, has successfully deployed its Versa-Drive™ plug milling service in two unique unconventional wells, each in one run, saving $150k USD for the operator. The Versa-Drive plug milling service is a coiled tubing-conveyed solution that uses advanced cutting structures and optimized mill designs to reliably remove frac plugs from…
Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) is a powerful technique that can reveal the surface structure and properties of materials at the micro- and nanoscale. SPM encompasses various methods that use a sharp probe to scan over a sample and measure the interaction between the probe and the surface. Some of the most common SPM methods are…
Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals in the world, thanks to its light weight, strength, and versatility. It is also one of the most recyclable materials, as it can be melted and reused multiple times without losing its quality. Recycling aluminum has many benefits for the environment and the economy, such as…
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a gas that is naturally present in the atmosphere, as well as in living organisms, plants, and soils. It is also produced by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, industrial processes, and agriculture. CO2 is an important greenhouse gas, which means that it traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and…
Inductive position sensors are devices that use the principle of electromagnetism to measure the position of a metal object without physical contact. They are widely used in various industries and applications, such as automotive, industrial automation, and aviation, due to their robustness, reliability, and precision. In this article, we will explore how inductive position sensors…
Industrial wastewater management is important for the environment, as it involves treating and disposing of the wastewater that is generated by various industrial processes. Some of these processes may produce wastewater that contains oil or other hydrocarbons, which can pose a threat to water quality and aquatic life if not properly removed. Oil sump alarms…
Municipal wastewater management is a vital process that ensures the quality and safety of water resources for human and environmental health. However, one of the major challenges in this process is the detection and removal of oil and grease contaminants from sewage and effluent streams. Oil and grease can cause serious problems such as clogging…
Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is a novel imaging technique that uses superparamagnetic nanoparticles as tracers to visualize the distribution and concentration of magnetic materials in a sample. MPI has many potential applications in biomedical imaging, such as cancer detection, stem cell tracking, and cardiovascular imaging. However, MPI requires high-performance hardware and software to generate and acquire…