The catalytic conversion of oleic acid to aromatics (benzene, toluene, and xylenes, BTX) over a granular H-ZSM-5/Al2O3 catalyst (ϕ 1.2–1.8 mm, 10 g loading) was investigated in a continuous bench-scale fixed-bed reactor (10 g oleic acid h–1). A peak carbon yield of aromatics of 27.4% was obtained at …

Arthropod pests cause signifcant problems in agricultural crops all around the world. As chemical pesticide use becomes less desired, there is a need for alternative methods of pest control. Inspired by the natural adhesiveness of arthropod trapping plants, we examined the efectiveness of adhesive droplets …

Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among saudi oil platforms operators on a self-propelled jack-up barge within 3 months

Een oproep aan het nieuwe kabinet om in Nederland, zo mogelijk Europees verband, werk te gaan maken van strategische autonomie op onze energiemarkt. “Kies het voorbeeld van olie en niet van antibiotica. Geef dit een belangrijke plaats in de energiewet. Het zal ons in tijden van crisis enorm veel geld …

As fuel is expensive and profit must be maximized, it is wise for the maritime industry to invest in fuel saving applications. One of the possibilities is to replace old turbochargers by new fuel saving ones on the already installed engines, recommended by Wärtsilä. Although the potential fuel savings …

The free market underpins our economy and our way of thinking around enterprise and value, but it is also a major factor in the sustainability problems that we now live with. Climate change, child labour and oil spills are just a few of the many problems associated with our economic activity and, although …

This research paper addresses the research aim of determining the most effective and sustainable method for mango butter extraction using a Soxhlet extraction method. The project focuses on meeting the goals of the start-up “Natural Waste”, and utilizing discarded mango seeds from a Dutch juice processing …

In this work, a feasible and low-cost approach is proposed for level measurement in multiphase systems inside tanks used for petroleum-derived oil production. The developed level sensor system consisted of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), light-dependent resistor (LDR), and a low-cost microprocessor. Two …

OOS International is a Netherlands-based international offshore service provider for accommodation, ship management and heavy lifting. OOS provides highly qualified construction services within the oil and gas industry. The OOS Tiradentes is a Semi-Submersible Accommodation Vessel (SSAV), which can accommodate …

Smallholders, who cultivate ±30% of the global palm oil land, are critical to the realization of a sustainable palm oil sector. However, particularly independent smallholders, untied to mills, lag behind in yields and experience challenges to market their produce. Sustainability certification, such as …