Corrosion and Materials in the Oil and Gas Industries
researchcorrosionmaterialsOil and Gas IndustriesThe book “Corrosion and Materials in the Oil and Gas Industries”, edited by Reza Javaherdashti, Chikezie Nwaoha and Henry Tan, has been published by CRC...
View ArticleJournal Club Theme of February 2014: Energy Challenges and Mechanics
researchmechanicsJournal Club Forumenergy challenges Since James Watt, a Scottish inventor, invented the steam engine, human civilization relies more and more on energy supply. The re-rise as an...
View ArticleFuture energy needs and engineering reality
Energy policyGlobal WarmingdecarbonizationRenewable EnergyProfessor Michael Kelly FRS FREng, Prince Philip Professor of Technology, University of Cambridge, gave the Closing Plenary at the 2nd...
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Energy Challenges and Mechanics - working on small scales
conferenceenergy challenges; nanomechanics; small scales4th International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics - working on small scalesSession 11: NANOMECHANICS...
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3rd International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics
conferenceenergy challenges and mechanicsECM33rd International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics - towards a big picture7th-9th July 2015, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, the Energy Capital of...
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Fifth International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics (ECM5) -...
conferenceSince James Watt, a Scottish inventor, improved the efficiency of steam engine, human civilization relies more and more on a steady energy supply. Today, the world is poised on the brink of...
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Sixth International Symposium on Energy Challenges and Mechanics (ECM6) -...
conferenceSince James Watt, a Scottish inventor, improved the efficiency of steam engine, human civilization relies more and more on a steady supply of energy. Today we are at a transitional age. On...
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Journal Club for October 2016: Roughness evolution of biomaterial surfaces
researchBiomaterials; Biomechanics; NanotechnologyAs an example, here we discuss implant-associated infection from the mechanics point of view on bacteria adhesion affected by the biomaterial surface...
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Frontiers of Mechanics 2017
conferencemechanics Conference website: http://fm2017.nscj.co.uk/index.htmlIntroduction: These are lands nurtured generations of mechanicians such as Sir Isaac Newton PRS, Sir William Thomson Lord...
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7th International Symposium on Energy
conferenceenergy Conference website: http://energy7.nscj.co.uk/Introduction: This event is the Seventh International Symposium on Energy; it combines previous two symposia (International Symposium on...
View ArticleSubsea Integrity
industryfractureFatiguecorrosionsubseaintegritymaterial selection I am teaching Subsea Integrity for the MSc students majoring in Subsea Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of...
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The 1st International Symposium on Mechanics, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
conferenceMission StatementTo facilitate communication and a rich exchange of knowledge among academia, industry, and research societies whose works involve mechanics.IntroductionThese are lands...
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Journal Club October 2010: Mechanical behaviour of highly packed particulate...
researchJournal Club Forumparticulate composite materialshighly packed Materials such as sedimentary rocks, pharmaceutical tablets, plastic bonded explosives, biscuits, concretes, nacre, solid...
View ArticleRe-assessing ageing pipeline infrastructure to ensure safety, integrity and...
industryDISCUSSION THEMES Assessing the potential of ageing infrastructure to provide the same level of service as newly constructed facilitiesIdentifying the key threats to the integrity of a pipeline...
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Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012
industrySafety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012 This is the discussion blog for the MSc course "Fundamental Safety Engineering and Risk Management Concepts" lectured at the School of...
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Topic 1: severe accidents
industrySafety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012 Discussion Topic 1: Rank top ten severe accidents in energy sector Rank top ten severe...
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Topic 2: nuclear power
industrySafety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012 Discussion Topic 2: Is nuclear power safe for humans and the environment?
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Topic 3: Fracking
industrySafety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012 Discussion Topic 3: Is fracking for shale gas safe and without damage to community...
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Topic 4: Piper Alpha disaster
industrySafety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012Safety Engineering and Risk Magement Debate 2012 Discussion Topic 4: If the Piper Alpha disaster occurred today, discuss the current safety...
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Topic 5: Solar energy
industrySafety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012Safety Engineering and Risk Management Debate 2012 Discussion Topic 5: In recent years, millions of solar panels have been placed on roofs...
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