Past Event! Note: this event has already taken place.
| When: | Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 |
| Time: | 6:30 am — 7:30 am |
| Location: | Sunnyside Library, 1049 Bank St. |
| Audience: | Anyone |
Speaker: Jacques Albert
While the era of fossil fuels will eventually come to an end, they will undoubtedly remain widely used for the foreseeable future. Recognizing this fact, researchers worldwide are working towards finding effective means to reduce the environmental impact and risks associated with the exploration, extraction, distribution and processing of fossil fuels.
Part of the solution consists of implementing optical fibre sensors, threaded underground over kilometers of pipeline and throughout oil and gas industrial sites. These sensors will help to reduce energy and water waste, as well as to ensure potential contamination is identified and addressed quickly. This talk addressed recent advances and exciting new discoveries in fibre chemical and physical sensors designed for this purpose.
