Octadecanedioic acid is a long chain dicarboxylic acid which contains two carbon components. It is also called C18 diacid. Dicarboxylic acid is formed by the traditional method of butadiene oxidation. The primary raw material used in this process consists of petrochemicals. The volatile prices ... Read more

Directional drilling controls the trajectory and deviation of the well during drilling operations. It deviates a wellbore and explore the oilfields from a targeted location. Rise in energy demand due to the shale gas revolution, urbanization & industrialization, and oilfield discoveries in ... Read more

Nanostructured carbon composites are multiphase solid materials having allotropes of carbon. They possess cylindrical nanostructure. Carbon composites are employed in nanotechnology, electronics, optics, and other fields of material science and technology due to the various attributes exhibited ... Read more

A mooring system consists of an anchor, a mooring line, and connectors. It is used in a ship or floating platform to keep it stationed at all water levels. The ship is connected to the sea-floor using an anchor and a mooring line. The mooring line is generally made up of wire, chain, and ... Read more

Marine fuel additives are chemical treatment solutions added to a marine vessel’s existing fuel in order to improve its quality, efficiency, and performance. They are extensively employed due to their ability to enhance the life of marine engines as well as to reduce the cost of operating marine ... Read more

Lubricity is the amount of reduction in friction and/or wear by a lubricant. Diesel fuel inherently contains compounds that provide lubricity. However, in countries such as the U.S. and those in the European Union, stringent environmental regulations have been implemented to lower sulfur content ... Read more

Lead is a heavy metal and has several useful mechanical properties including high density, low melting point, ductility, and relative inertness. Lead is a chemical element with the atomic number 82. It has the highest atomic number of any stable element. Lead is soft and malleable, and has a ... Read more

Jewel bearings are a special type of bearings that are usually made up of jewels such as sapphire, ruby, and zirconia. These have metal spindles, which provide the rotational motion. Jewel bearings can easily handle loads up to 500g; hence, these are used in small load applications. These ... Read more

Guar gum, a naturally-occurring gum, also called guaran, is a substance made from guar beans. Guar gum (Galactomannan) is a high molecular weight carbohydrate polymer made of a large number of mannose and galactose units linked together. The crude guar gum is a greyish white powder, 90% of which ... Read more