Description of impact
Research into computational fluid dynamics carried out at the University of Aberdeen has resulted in the development of the innovative platelet(R) technology for sealing leaks in pipelines and wells. This led to the creation of a spin-out company, Brinker Technology. Both in the UK and internationally, as far afield as Alaska and Oman, the technology has benefitted the oil and gas sector, leading to six-figure savings for client companies by minimising lost production time and postponing the expense of a permanent repair. The technology has also led to positive environmental impacts through the early sealing of leaks from oil wells and pipelines.| Impact status | Impact Completed (Open) |
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Adaptation of the near-surface wind to the development of sand transport
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Spatially-averaged open-channel flow over a rough bed.
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Probabilistic Modeling of Bed-load Composition
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Discrete particle modeling of uniformly-sized sediment beds: Entrainment
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Sediment transport over a flat bed in a unidirectional flow: simulations and validation
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