In the deep end: reducing blockage in sub-sea infrastructure
Similar to the human body, the long-term flow of fluids in sub-sea hydrocarbon pipelines can result in the build-up of undesirable solids and result in ‘strokes’. Such blockages lead to costly loss of production and create severe environmental and safety concerns during removal. This talk will explore the use of innovative surface chemistry and simulation tools to offer new approaches that minimise the probability of stroke-type behaviour, while reducing the toxicity and environmental footprint of offshore pipelines.
Bio
Chair of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Board of Studies, and the Chair of The University of Western Australia’s Generative AI Think Tank, Professor Zachary Aman teaches chemical engineering at UWA. His research is focused on gas hydrate kinetics and transportability, interfacial phenomena in multiphase systems, and environmental management of deepwater oil and gas releases. He obtained his PhD in chemical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
Event
Tuesday 28 October, 5:30 pm @Market Grounds, 10 Telethon Ave, Perth WA 6000
Also speaking at this location at 7:00 pm is Professor Jessica Meeuwig
