Oils turned solid to stop up leaks

Article Abstract:

The Scientific Center for Applied Chemistry in St Petersburg, Russia has developed a technology with the potential to seal oil leaks and control oil spills on land or at sea. The technique involves the combination of two low-cost chemicals which, when added in small quantities to oily liquids, quickly turn the liquid into a thick gel. An added feature of the technique is that the process is reversible so the oil may be recovered. The technique has been used effectively in real tanker leaks and the laboratory is now able to sell the materials.

Management, Oil spills

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Better EMC support needed

Article Abstract:

A need exists for computer-aided design packages relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Manufacturers consider poor design of printed circuit boards cause EMC problems. Regulations on electromagnetic emissions have been introduced since the establishment of most CAD tools. Design is only concerned with fast production of printed circuit designs. Suppliers have indicated their programmes may be of limited use in calculating RFI/EMI emmissions. Thermal analysis is available but EMC analysis requires further development.

Software, Computer-aided engineering, Computer aided engineering, Electromagnetic compatibility

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Wizard idea speeds products to market

Article Abstract:

The UK product data management (PDM) software market has increased from 100 million pounds sterling in 1995 to 500 million pounds sterling by the year 2001. PDM developer Matrix One has produced a software package which allows the engineer to follow product development from original idea through to sale. The system is fast, efficient, easy to use and can be run using standard operating systems. A Matrix One PDM package costs between 40,000 pounds sterling to 50,000 pounds sterling.

Database management systems, DBMS software, Product management, Matrix One

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