Using sound waves to measure the flow of liquid within the pipe, ultrasonic flowmeters work by transmitting and receiving pulses of ultrasound waves between two transducers alternately. This allows the flowmeter to accurately and reliably determine the flow rate. And…

Interested in exporting to North America? Register today for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)'s Roadshow programme. DBT will take to the road to visit twelve cities across the UK, where we'll offer presentations and interactive sessions to help…

We, Physics group at Newcastle University, are seeking an industrial partner. The project targets the synthesis, characterisation and modelling of solid electrolyte materials for use in all-solid-state batteries. Materials of choice will include inorganic mixed-anion compounds, anti-perovskite and spinel compounds.…

We are looking for more active volunteers to join the Teesside IChemE committee! If you are interested, please get in touch via membergroups@icheme.org and we can set up a brief, informal chat with a member of the committee. What is…

Safety and compliance are non-negotiable in the fine chemicals industry, which produces complex, pure chemical substances such as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Fine chemicals are batch driven, with complicated, multistage processes where accuracy and efficiency are critical. In this industry, one…

The leaders of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland councils have agreed in principle to a devolution deal which the Government has confirmed it is ‘minded to’ approve. A devolution deal for the region means…

In confined spaces or emergency situations, the ability to reliably measure oxygen concentration and provide warning of abnormal conditions is a critical requirement. Hazards to work and rescue forces arise primarily because of the risk associated with asphyxiation on entering…

Time is running out for North of Tyne and Tees Valley businesses to engage with the new Government initiative, the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPS).   The LSIPs will see employers and taking part in a comprehensive assessment of skills requirements…

The next phase of a pilot to build on local innovation strengths is now open for applications, with a share of £3million of investment available to support local businesses. Phase one of Innovate UK’s Launchpad pilot kicked off in September…

Ammonia is one of the most highly produced inorganic chemicals and is used in a wide range of industries. 80% of the ammonia produced is used in agriculture as fertilizer, but it is also commonly used as a refrigerant as…