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:
Iran Conducts 2 Million Linear Kilometers of Airborne Geophysics to Track Hidden Minerals
The head of the Geological and Mineral Exploration Organization of Iran announced implementation of 2 million linear kilometers of airborne geophysics in cooperation with the private sector to track hidden minerals.
“Fortunately, the Seventh Development Plan has planned about 2 million linear kilometers for conducting airborne geophysics studies, and by conducting these studies, we will achieve approximately 70 or 80 percent of the desired data,” said Dariyoush Esmayeeli.
He added that 2 million linear kilometers of airborne geophysics have been conducted in cooperation with the private sector to find the hidden minerals so far.
Airborne geophysics is a non-invasive imaging technology that provides 2D and 3D representations of the ground and subsurface. It provides a homogeneous image, even in hard-to-reach areas.
Airborne geophysics allows the simultaneous implementation of several techniques for acquiring geophysical data quickly, including in areas that are difficult to access (forests, mountains) or which are devoted to a widespread economic activity, except in densely urbanised areas.
Measurements are made with geophysical instruments, usually carried on an aircraft or suspended under a helicopter. After processing and modelling/inversion, they yield a homogeneous, continuous and geolocated (with GPS precision) image of the geological subsurface environment, in 2D and 3D.
Airborne geophysics is a valuable decision-making tool for raw material prospecting, risk management and spatial planning, the assessment and management of groundwater resources or for underground energy extraction.
Iranian Firm Produces Central Water Purification Device for Hospital Systems
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in production of central water purification devices for hospital systems which enjoy technologies like semi-automatic disinfection, programmable automatic washing of the dialysis water distribution line, vessel and membrane without dead space, and automatic data transfer to the user panel.
The knowledge-based company operates in the field of medical water purification and disinfection systems and, using modern and intelligent technologies in this field, provides products and services with high added value.
“Central water purification devices are produced in two versions, with and without a cabin. These devices are mounted on an all-steel chassis. Their design is based on the quality of the feed water and the number of active dialysis machines,” said Arash Pajouhandeh, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
"The advantages of this device include technologies like semi-automatic disinfection, programmable automatic washing of the dialysis water distribution line, vessel, and membrane without dead space, automatic data transfer to the user panel, easy access to advanced algorithm status analysis, and design and production in accordance with the ISO23500:2019 standard, which overall has increased the safety of the device," he added.
Iranian Firm Develops Quality Control Technology for Food Industry
An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop specialized and advanced testing equipment and methods for inspecting, controlling and improving the quality of food products.
“Our knowledge-based company is active in the field of developing technologies and research in instrumental chemistry and classical and microbial chemistry in accordance with Iran’s national standards,” said Tohid Shamousi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
He referred to the development of inspection methods and control tools, and said, “In this section, supply chain quality control, inspection, control and monitoring of goods entering dry and cold warehouses are carried out.”
“In the store inspection section, strict implementation of quality requirements and strict implementation of integrity in all stores are considered. In the evaluation section of manufacturing plants, classifications and checklists are carried out in accordance with the standards of this field,” Shamousi said.
Iran Exports over 1 Million Dollars of Nanoproducts Annually
The secretary of Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council announced that the country has exported more than $1 million worth of nanotechnology products to six developed states in the past Persian calendar year (ended on March 20).
By exporting more than $1 million worth of nanotechnology products overseas, the country plays a leading role in the global nanotechnology market, said Emad Ahmadvand.
Iran is busy and active in the field of exporting nanotechnology products to different countries and is now cooperating with various countries in the world in the fields of textile products and related equipment.
Iraq is considered a stable destination for the export of Iranian nano products in all industrial fields except nanomaterials, energy, and agriculture, he said, adding that Iran has the maximum exports to the neighboring countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Georgia in the field of the civil engineering industry.
He went on to say that India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are Iran’s three major export destinations in the field of nanomaterials, adding that China and India stand at the first and second ranks in the world in terms of chemicals.
Iran to Inaugurate Strategic Space Center in May
Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, announced that a strategic under-construction space center will be inaugurated in May.
“We have four strategic and important space centers in the country, one of which is under construction in Khorassan Razavi province, Chenaran city, and we hope to inaugurate it by May next year,” said Salerieh.
He added that an important infrastructure that is being added to this station is the Space Object Observatory, noting that this advanced and automatic observatory monitors satellites and space objects.
It will be built and developed within the framework of international cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), Salarieh said.
CEO: IGTC Operates over 40,000 Kilometers of High-Pressure Pipelines
The Iranian Gas Transmission Company is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating over 40,000 kilometers of high-pressure pipelines, the IGTC’s CEO said.
The IGTC is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating over 40,000 kilometers of high-pressure pipelines, 94 gas pressure boosting facilities, and 347 turbo compressors, Peyman Khazrayee said.
He also added that 252 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas have been transferred through the network by the end of Dey 1403 (January 19, 2025), marking a 4-bcm increase compared to the same period last year.
Khazrayee noted that since the beginning of the current year (March 20, 2024) over 252 bcm of produced gas were transferred through the network for residential, industrial, and power plant use.
He stated that during this year’s cold days, seven gas transfer records were broken compared to previous years, reflecting the round-the-clock efforts of the company’s employees amid declining temperatures and rising natural gas consumption.
Stressing the company’s physical assets, Khazrayee said additionally, the company manages 9,000 kilometers of active fiber optics and 4,000 kilometers of nationwide microwave links within its communication infrastructure.
He referred to the official commissioning of the Shahid Dehshir 8 gas pressure boosting facility, the ICT and IOC building in Gas Transmission Region 2, and the pipeline operation centers in Yazd, Sari, and Ilam during the Ten Days of Fajr (January 31-ebruary 10).
Iranian Company Developing Innovative Casting Methods
Iranian researchers at a knowledge-based company have developed new innovative casting methods to indigenize equipment for different industries.
“The company’s main field of activity is the use of modern casting methods,” Seyed Mehdi Sadeqi, a board member of the knowledge-based ‘Vira’ company, told ANA.
He referred to the advanced casting methods, including the Lawson method, and said, “These modern methods can have better efficiency than traditional methods. The use of these technologies mechanizes the production process, which reduces the need for human labor and increases the quality of products. Also, waste is significantly reduced.”
“One of the great advantages of these modern methods is the mechanization of the process, which directly increases productivity and reduces costs. Also, these methods produce less waste, and for this reason, the final quality of the products is higher,” Sadeqi said.
Iranian Firm Develops AI Assistant App to Increase Productivity, Access Accurate Info
A knowledge-based company in Iran has succeeded in developing an AI assistant application based on ChatGPT, which improves work processes, increases productivity, and provides access to accurate and fast information.
“Our company is active in the field of new technologies and artificial intelligence, and the main product of the knowledge-based company is the ChatGPT-based AI Assistant Application with dedicated prompts that allow users to use advanced AI capabilities to improve work processes, increase productivity, and access accurate and fast information,” Fardin Aqadadashi Dinabad, the managing-director of the knowledge-based company stationed at the incubator center of Islamic Azad University’s Ilakhchi branch, told ANA on the sidelines of Asr-e Omid event in Isfahan city.
“The AI Assistant Application meets various needs, including process automation, intelligent support, data analysis, and providing AI-based solutions in various economic, educational, and service fields,” he added.
Iran-Made Smart Control System Installed in 20 Refineries, Petrochemical Plants
A knowledge-based company in Iran succeeded in indigenizing and exports of the Distributed Control System (DCS) for refineries and petrochemical plants.
“Our product is one of the most reliable DCSs globally which has been installed in over 20 refineries and petrochemical plants in Iran and has been used for more than 10 years,” said Javad Khodatars, the market development manager of the company.
“The DCS is a fully digital system that provides the user with a single architecture with full functionality from a few inputs and outputs to tens of thousands of inputs and outputs to connect people, processes and production. This intelligent integration provides the right infrastructure for advanced applications, resulting in better efficiency and fewer undesirable changes in the process,” he added.
"Our product is mainly used in the Russian oil and gas industries, and we currently supply approximately 40 percent of the neighboring country's needs for this product," Khodatars said.
Iranian Researchers Present New Method for Designing Low-Power, Fast Processors
Iranian researchers at the University of Science and Culture of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research succeeded in presenting a new method for designing low-power and fast processors.
In the latest research presented by Reza Faraji, a master's student in electrical engineering at the University of Science and Culture, the ALU unit was designed and simulated with a new structure based on quantum cellular technology (QCA).
This research, which was conducted with the aim of improving the performance of digital circuits, has achieved outstanding results in reducing energy consumption and area, and optimizing computing speed.
In this research, a new ALU with a reversible and multilayer structure was designed. This design has achieved energy efficiency and a significant reduction in the occupied area by using advanced logic gates, including Fredkin. The simulations were performed by using QCADesigner 2.0.3 software, and the results obtained confirm the high efficiency of this unit.
Using the results of this research in the design of a new generation of processors and digital circuits could revolutionize the electronics industry.
Iran’s SPGC Implements Successful Maintenance Operations to Increase Gas Production
Iran’s South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) has done successful maintenance operations to stabilize gas production for all refineries in Phases 1 and 2 of South Pars.
Gholamabbas Hosseini, the CEO of the SPGC, pointed to the stability of gas production across all refineries in Phases 1 and 2 of South Pars, adding, “Renovation and maintenance operations for various pumps, boilers, and turbo-compressors are being successfully carried out using the expertise and innovative approaches of South Pars specialists.”
Gholamabbas Hosseini noted that significant achievements have been made in maintaining production stability through both short-term and long-term maintenance efforts.
He emphasized that gas production across the South Pars Gas Complex refineries is now stable, and with the support of creative and innovative experts, there are no issues in maintaining units, parts, or strategic equipment.
Iran’s Lab Network Enters New Phase of Service Development with New Policies
The head of Iran’s Laboratory Network announced that by upgrading the network’s status to the strategic technologies laboratory network, new horizons have been considered for providing services to the users.
“Special plans have been put on the agenda to expand the scope of activities and services of the laboratory network,” said Amir Younesian.
“Also, developing standardization and coverage of laboratory services in the agricultural sector to increase productivity, improve food safety, the health of crops and horticultural products, and reduce the consumption of agricultural inputs are other key policies of this network,” he added.
Younesian also noted that facilitating access of manufacturing companies to special services in industrial fields, including industrial design, prototype construction, and rapid manufacturing, by utilizing the capacity of knowledge-based companies, is another strategy of the Iranian laboratory network.
Iran to Use Knowledge-Based Firms to Strengthen Copper Industry
Iran has plans to use the potentials of the innovation ecosystem and knowledge-based companies to meet the needs of the copper industry.
Based on a law to increase the knowledge-based production, the National Copper Table will be established with the aim of pursuing specialized and systematic issues related to the copper industry.
Since Iran has a 6% share of the world's mineral reserves and a 0.1% copper production rate in the world, it is necessary to establish the table in cooperation with the copper industry and the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy.
This will also provide the basis for the commercialization of copper industry, and the value chain of copper and other mining industries will develop.
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