S3C at Subsea 2012; February 9th
Meet S3C at Subsea 2012 . The S3C subsea workstream partners look forward to presenting sensor development opportunities and a subsea project funding call at Subsea 2012. The partners also provide information about S3C’s new subsea sensors laboratory facility. The facility, which now will be open to S3C partners and industry from mid March this year, will support subsea sensor development projects and also explore wider applications within the broader S3C themes.
The seminar programme at Subsea 2012; Thur 9 February; Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre; P&J Arena Seminar Room:
Dr Richard Neilson, Research Programme Leader –Subsea Technologies,
University of Aberdeen
A review of S3C expertise and facilities available and S3C funding and other activities on offer to support industry technology development.
Sensing of Molecular Species in Subsea Environments
Dr Johannes Kiefer; Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, University of Aberdeen
An introduction to molecular sensing in aqueous environments using different spectroscopic methods. For example, vibrational spectroscopy is a suitable tool for detecting hydrocarbons and corrosive substances dissolved in water while fluorescence techniques allow aromatic hydrocarbons and tracer dyes to be detected. Opportunities for future activities in the area of molecular sensing and sensor development will be outlined.
Molecular Sensing for Subsea
Professor Pat Pollard; Director of the Centre for Research in Energy & Environment (CRE+E); Robert Gordon University
Highlighting some of the results of research carried out using laser based spectroscopy including Infra-red and Fluorescence to monitor hydrocarbons, tracers and other species in the marine environment. These can be used for detection and on-line monitoring and could be integrated in AUVs and ROVs. Some research areas for future collaboration with industry will be presented
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Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Dr David Hendry and Dr Thanga Thevar; Communications and Optical Engineering Research group; University of Aberdeen
Introducting the principles of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, a technique that provides a means for atomic analysis of many materials with little or no preparation. This process has been widely implemented in shallow waters and in air, research at the University of Aberdeen is now intending to deploy this technique in deeper waters. Potential applications are sought in air, shallow and deep waters.
Optical sensors for subsea applications
Dr. Radhakrishna Prabhu; Lecturer in School of Engineering; Robert Gordon University
Covering some of the optical and spectroscopic approaches for sensing and monitoring in subsea environments, including applications such as measurement & control and structural integrity monitoring. Also included are results from current research work in the area of optical sensors and an outline of possible future collaborations.
3pm – 3:10pm short break
Applications of Acoustic Emission sensor systems
Professor John A Steel; Head of School of Engineering; Robert Gordon University
Presenting the results of research carried out in developing applications of Acoustic Emission which might be relevant to the monitoring, maintenance and management of subsea installations. This will include brief examples of applications such as machine monitoring, AE wave propagation in pipe lines, material testing, and sand monitoring. The examples range from fairly mature applications to some possible new applications. Some research areas for future collaboration with industry will be outlined.
Dynamic Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks
Dr Alastair Allen; University of Aberdeen
Subsea industries face a number of technical challenges in the area of remote sensing and control. By bringing together the technologies of underwater communications and results from terrestrial sensor networking, the development of underwater wireless sensor networking (UWSN) promises solutions to many of these problems. Underwater sensor networks may include both static and mobile sensors: these may join and leave sensor groups dynamically. A number of gaps in the existing UWSN research are identified and solutions are proposed which include efficient network routing protocols and dynamic reconfigurability.
Nano-particulate foam based multi-modal sensor for simultaneous detection of pressure and gas leakage in the subsea environment
Dr. Ketan Pancholi; Lecturer School of Engineering; Robert Gordon University
The high deformation rate and surface area of solidus or liquidus foam can be employed as a large scale sensor for various sensing modalities. The magnetic nano-particulate stabilised micro-foam prepared at RGU has demonstrated its capability as a gas leakage detector and a pressure sensor. In this presentation, the results will be outlined to show its possible use in the subsea environment. The future direction for developing sensor based on nanotechnologies will also be summarised
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Quantum based sensing technology
Dr Charles Wang; Reader in Dynamics and Cruickshank Lecturer in Astronomy, University of Aberdeen
Providing an outline on precision sensing of gravitational and magnetic forces in a portable compact sensor being developed in the S3C Lab at Aberdeen University. The technology is based on recent advances in laser and quantum atomic optics and offers improved sensitivity, compactness, mobility and lower power consumption. It should make possible the deployment of precision sensors in subsea environments for applications in survey and inspection underwater using AUVs and ROVs
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Also at the seminar; Poster showcase :
Posters illustrating sensors development work and featuring technologies translatable to subsea sensing applications
Meetings with the presenters
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S3C has a wide range of expertise, interests and facilities that can be made available to businesses, but of particular importance is to ensure these are aligned with the technology needs of the Subsea industry. S3C therefore especially welcomes discussion with interested industry personnel
If you would like to arrange to meet any of the presenters either before or after the programme, please drop the S3C subsea workstream an email request at
Funding and more :
The S3C has a live funding call for projects in subsea sensing. Between £5k to £20k of cash funding is available to support a subsea sensor project with industry or public sector organisations. Please visit here for further information about this and other calls and activities of the S3C
February 9, 2012 at The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
