Top News of Last Week with ANA
Azad News Agency (ANA) published a number of scientific and technological news during the past week whose top ones are as follows:
Iranian Experts Repair Zorya Gas Turbine
The manager of the refinery number 10 of the South Pars gas field announced the successful operation of the Iranian experts in emergency repairing of the Zorya gas turbine for the first time in the country.
“The gas export turbines of the 10th South Pars refinery are of Zorya brand and MGT30/DU80 model, which are of particular importance considering the vital role of gas export units in maintaining the stability of production, repair, maintenance and standby of such equipment,” said Mohammad Nemati.
Noting that the 8th turbine of the 10th South Pars refinery crashed earlier this year due to severe damage to the bearings of the HPC sector, he said, “Considering the existing operational emergency and the importance of sustainable gas production, by simulating the related manufacturer's workshop in the 10th Refinery workshop, the necessary facilities for the emergency repair of the turbine were provided, and after examining and considering the existing risks, the emergency repair of this turbine was conducted in the country for the first time.”
“The great job was carried out with detailed planning and high supervision of the relevant officials and with the cooperation of knowledge-based contracting companies two months earlier than the usual repair time of this type of turbines,” Nemati said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firm Designs Surgical Management System
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in designing and producing a surgical management system which makes possible complex and dangerous surgeries that used to have high mortality.
Alireza Ahmadian, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, called the CompoTM model surgical navigation system a comprehensive surgical navigation system for neurosurgery and otolaryngology, spine, jaw and face surgeries.
“This system enables surgeons to confidently perform complex surgical procedures and experience surgical navigation systems in their simplest form,” he said.
Ahmadian underlined that CompoTM has a wide medical application that covers various types of surgery from simple biopsy to complex surgery.
“This system makes it possible to succeed in complex and dangerous surgeries that previously had high mortality. Also, in the field of neurosurgery, the surgical navigation system has different applications, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) or tumor dissection,” he added.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms to Attend Uzbekistan’s Agricultural Expo
Several Iranian knowledge-based companies are due to participate in the international ‘Agro Expo Uzbekistan’ exhibition in Tashkent.
The knowledge-based companies in Iran's pavilion will display their products and capabilities in the field of agriculture and related industries.
The exhibition showcases agricultural machinery, horticulture, plant production, and animal husbandry in Uzbekistan.
The international event will be held in Tashkent on November 27-29, 2024.
Iranian Experts Use AI to Make Device for Diagnosis of Posture Abnormalities, Movement Disorders
Iranian scientists at a knowledge-based company used artificial intelligence technology to manufacture a posture structure analysis device which provides accurate and comprehensive information to the specialists for better treatment.
“The body structure analysis device is made to measure and evaluate skeletal deviations of the body, including shoulders, neck, lordosis and foot deviations, etc.,” said Mojtaba Gohari, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that with the help of this device, treatment can be prescribed with timely diagnosis, he said, “The analysis is carried out by specifying the location of the joints and computer evaluation is done by photogrammetry method.”
Gohari described imaging technology, data analysis, reporting and corrective exercises as four unique functions of the knowledge-based device.
“This device uses advanced imaging technologies to provide accurate images of a person's posture and can analyze the collected data and provide information about body angles, curves, and symmetry. This data helps professionals identify weaknesses and anomalies,” he said.
Iranian Scientist, Colleagues Develop New Material to Prevent Mineral Buildup in Water-Oil Equipment
Iranian scientist, Amir Sheikhi, and his colleagues at Penn State have developed a new nanoparticle that can prevent scaling and stabilize a commonly used emulsion, or liquid mixture, potentially making the oil extraction processes more efficient and less harmful to the environment.
In the process of oil extraction, hard mineral buildup inside the pipes and equipment can cause serious operational damage, safety issues such as pipe explosion and significant economic losses. The current methods for descaling mineral buildup, however, can adversely impact the environment.
The new material can also be used in other equipment handling water-oil emulsions, according to the researchers and their results were published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. The work was also featured on the journal’s supplementary cover.
“We aimed to tackle the challenge of calcium carbonate formation, known as scaling, in two-phase oil-water systems, dealt with in numerous water-based industries, such as oil and gas sectors,” said corresponding author Amir Sheikhi, associate professor of chemical engineering and the Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Early Career Chair in Biomaterials and Regenerative Engineering.
Iranian Company Produces Non-Dairy Vegan Ice Cream for Diabetics, Hypertensives
A technological company in Iran has succeeded in producing a type of non-dairy vegan ice cream which can be consumed by patients with diabetes and high blood pressure.
“Our commercial activity is the production of health-oriented products, and in this regard, we have two brands, the first brand of the company uses very high technology, high-tech, artificial intelligence and special features; the second brand of the company's food products can be used for vegans, diabetics and those who follow a special diet, and athletes who are prohibited from consuming lactose or high cholesterol, like the diabetics and hypertensives,” Nareen Shahrokhi, the managing director of ‘Solh Gostaran Aseman Farda’ company told ANA.
She underlined that these products are suitable for all dietary categories and some products even cover ketogenic diets.
Referring to the production of completely vegan ice cream by her company for the first time in Iran, Shahrokhi said, “This product is completely special and since the company's products do not have preservatives or additives, they are special.”
Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Unveils 6 New Medicinal Products
An Iranian knowledge-based company produced and unveiled 6 new pharmaceutical products used to treat different diseases.
“Slow release buprenorphine 100/300 mg is one of these drugs, which is in the category of painkillers and is used for addiction treatment,” said engineer Ashofteh, the managing-director of the knowledge-based company.
He named variurelix as another drug unveiled by the company for the treatment of infertility, and said it prevents the premature release of LH and consequently the premature maturation of the eggs.
Ashofteh mentioned production of the effective ingredient tetrabenazine as another knowledge-based product of the company, and said, “This product is used in the production of oral medicine tetrabenazine as an effective and active component of the drug.
Tetrabenazine belongs to the category of neurological drugs and is used to reduce uncontrollable movements in Huntington's disease, Hemiballismus, Senile chorea, Tourette's syndrome and Tardive dyskinesia.”
He mentioned nalbuphine hydrochloride as the fourth product of the company, and said, “This product is used in the production of injectable and oral medicine as an effective and active component of the drug.” Ahofteh also described sacubitril/valsartan as another drug unveiled by his company, and noted, “This product is an innovative combination drug used for the treatment of chronic heart failure.”
Iranian Firm Develops New Tool for Testing Under-Pressure Equipment in Oil, Gas Industries
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company succeeded in producing a variety of hydrostatic tools used to test pressure vessels and pipes used in oil and gas industries and power plants up to 500 bar pressure.
“The product for which we have gained the knowledge-based license is a new tool for testing equipment under pressure in the oil and gas and power plant industries,” said Mahmoud Kavousi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
Noting that this tool improves efficiency up to 15 times in terms of time and economy, he said, “Hydrostatic method is used in oil and gas industries and other industries that require equipment pressure testing.”
“This method involves testing pipes, valves and other industrial equipment before installation to ensure they can withstand the required pressure. In addition to saving time, using this tool significantly reduces costs and improves economic efficiency dramatically,” Kavousi said.
Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Indigenizes Industrial CT Scan Machine
An Iranian knowledge-based company succeeded in completely indigenizing industrial CT scan machines which reduces up to 50% of costs compared to imported products.
“This device is widely used in the detection of material defects and measurement science. In this device, the material is scanned layer by layer, and thus its internal parts can be seen by the researchers,” said Abbas Mohammad Kazzemi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“This method is used for various industrial parts, including metals, cast parts, electronic parts, etc. The industrial CT scan machine is able to produce a three-dimensional image of different parts and has the possibility of scanning the object at different points in different angles,” he added.
“Also, using this device, it is possible to prepare a 3D plan of the part for mechanical engineering software. This device can be used for reverse engineering and redesign of various parts and non-destructive testing of industrial parts and equipment,” Kazzemi said.
Iran to Launch Center for Studying Primates
Head of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Iran Hassan Moslemi Nayeeni announced that a center for studying the primates will be launched by the end of the current Persian calendar year (to end on March 20).
“In this center more work will be done on artificial and natural intelligence, cognitive science and robotics,” Moslemi Nayeeni told ANA.
Noting that the center will attract domestic and foreign researchers, he said, “Some Iranian researchers abroad are interested in working in the country; Iranian researchers living abroad can conduct their research in this center, and this is a good opportunity to attract domestic and foreign researchers.”
“The center is considered a place to benefit from the scientific ability of Iranians living abroad. Scientists and people abroad have also requested to cooperate with this center to advance their work in various fields,” Moslemi Nayeeni said.
“This center is supported by experts from different universities and Royan Research Institute, and we hope that this work will be completed by the end of this year,” he added.
Official: Iran’s Varamin Site Collects 3 Petabytes of Satellite Data
The head of the Geographical Organization of the Iranian Armed Forces announced the receipt of satellite data by Sepehr site in Varamin near Tehran since 2001.
“This site has collected nearly three petabytes of satellite image data and now it has been equipped with new equipment,” said Amir Majid Fakhri.
He underlined the capability of the geophysical observatory of the organization to observe the deep space through several sensors, and said, “We have plans to establish this observatory in seven points of the country to collect data from the upper layers of the atmosphere, and this data will be available to the operating devices.”
Fakhri also pointed to the installation and operation of 154 GMSS stations across the country, and said, “In addition to providing positional data and marine navigation to the armed forces and government agencies, these stations are also capable of receiving and processing atmospheric data.”
Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Attend GITEX Global Expo
Iranian knowledge-based companies active in the fields of information technology and communications will be sent to the GITEX Global 2024 exhibition in Dubai.
“This year, a pavilion of knowledge-based Iranian companies consisting of 20 relevant companies will be present at GITEX this year,” Arash Haji Mirmalek, the manager of the empowerment department of Innovation and Prosperity Fund of Iran, told ANA.
“We will not have a pavilion in GITEX’s global section, because our goal is to develop the market of knowledge-based companies, and Iranian companies are somehow more in the startup section of the exhibition,” he added.
Noting that b2b meetings have been planned to attract capital and sell products, Mirmalek said, “Only knowledge-based companies are present in this exhibition which are active in the field of information technology and other related fields.”
He explained that information technology and software sectors (health, energy, smart city), cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, fintech, education technologies and telecom are considered as the areas of GITEX.
Iranian Experts Able to Detect Footprint of over 460 Types of Toxins in Food
Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin described food safety as a key indicator in the field of nutrition, saying that the country’s experts are able to detect existence of 460 types of toxins and pesticides in foodstuff.
Hossein Afshin made the remarks after visiting the Comprehensive Research Laboratory and Development Center for Pharmaceutical Technologies of the Faculty of Pharmacy of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran.
“The amount of toxins in food is one of the most important aspects of food safety, and after passing the third phase, this laboratory, as the first laboratory in Iran, can identify up to 460 types of toxins (and pesticides) in food,” he said.
Afshin also said that detection of authenticity, quality and health of food are among the important functions of this laboratory.
Iranian Companies Present 60 New Products for Smartization of Police Services
Development Manager of Innovation and Prosperity Fund Mostafa Baqdadi announced that sixty new products have been presented by the Iranian companies to help the smartization of police services.
Baqdadi made the remarks, addressing the third specialized event on the supply and demand of new and intelligent police technologies.
“The number of knowledge-based companies has reached 10,124 and the main fields of their activities are hardware, electricity and electronics, advanced machinery, information and communication technology, medicine and advanced products, biotechnology and commercialization services, respectively,” he said.
“Today, this event was held with the participation of 43 knowledge-based companies and 11 non-knowledge-based companies in 4 fields of information technology and information security, network and infrastructure, monitoring and electronics, and radio communication,” Baqdadi said.
“60 products have been presented in the exhibition section of this event,” he underlined.
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