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National Academies’ Gulf Research Program awards $10.8M to address systemic risk in offshore oil and gas operations

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million to six new projects to develop new technologies, processes, or procedures that could result in improved understanding and management of systemic risk in offshore oil and gas operations. Well leakage through cement is a problem that increases maintenance costs and poses threats to surrounding communities and the environment.

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Efficient Fleet Management Is the Key to Your Business Success

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Ensuring Vehicle Maintenance and Safety Another critical aspect of fleet management is ensuring the regular maintenance and safety of vehicles. Fleet management systems can automate maintenance schedules, alerting managers when it’s time for routine inspections, oil changes or tire rotations.

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Freudenberg-NOK study points to need for validated elastomers to support off-road biodiesel use

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The study tested the effects of biodiesel fuel oil diluted mixtures on 15 common sealing materials including silicones, polyacrylate polymers, acrylonitrile materials, fluorocarbon rubbers (FKM) and others. We saw a need to study how our static and dynamic seals would behave in diluted engine oil. —Joseph Walker.

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Dash Cams Are a Must for Your Fleet

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Dash cams are a must for road warriors Enhancing Driver Safety Recording real-time incidents on the road—from fender benders to more serious accidents—dash cams can provide clear evidence that can help in insurance claims or legal proceedings. Over time, these efficiencies add up, resulting in substantial cost savings for your business.

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The First Things You Must Do After Purchasing a New EV

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It is easy to overlook the importance of the legal side of owning a car when you see the open road in front of you. Get Regular Tune-Ups for Optimal Performance As a car owner, it’s vital that you remain proactive with vehicle maintenance to keep everything running smoothly.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The concept vehicle has a maximum torque of 5200 N·m available on the rear axle—and this with a uniquely high torque density for road-legal passenger cars with of 70 N·m per kilogram. For cooling, ZF allows oil to flow directly around the copper rods exactly at the point where most heat is generated during operation.

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For Greener Manufacturing, Think IAQ

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Machining: Machining often requires lubricants, which create fine oil mists that can be invisible to the eye. Machining and stamping processes produce oil mists that can be difficult to control. What kind of maintenance is needed to keep it operating at peak performance? Click to enlarge.