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Rig Monitoring Checking stresses and strains
EXPLORATION/DRILLING/FIELD SERVICES
Putting the brakes on subsea oil platforms
Recycling drilling process by-products
The role of front-line fire monitors
Better mapping and knowledge of minerals
Monitoring of load measurement, strain and stress on offshore structures is key to safe and efficient operation. See page 32.
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HEALTH & SAFETY
Oil characterisation is key to preventing hydrate formation
Stand and deliver : the role of front-line fire monitors
Gaining Geotechnical Knowledge Gas Storage Demands Oil Spillage Containment Subsea Grouting
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Surface Deformation Monitoring Fire Monitors
Recycling By-Products Reader Services
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68 INSTRUMENTATION/COMPUTING/CONTROL
The IEC 61511 revision : functional safety comes of age
Independent selection and test of corrosion inhibitors
61 PRODUCTION/PROCESSING/HANDLING
Putting the brakes on subsea oil platforms for secure mooring
Better reservoir management techniques will boost output
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Better mapping and knowledge of minerals key to oil extraction
High-performance steel wire ropes for offshore crames
COMMUNICATIONS/TELEMETRY
Gas pipeline monitoring : moving from analogue to wireless
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