Projects & Papers

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flemingCo Breakthrough in Underwater Remote Detection of Spilled Orimulsion using Sonar! 
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Conference Presentations by flemingCo (or with flemingCo participation) 

• Sonar Detection of Heavy Oil on the Seabed by Application of a 400 kHz Multibeam Echo Sounder, AMOP 2009.

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• Positive Displacement Archimedes’ Screw Pumps and Flow Enhancing Techniques. Essential Tools in Response to Spills of Heavy Oil and Bitumen. AMOP 2003.

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• An Update on Techniques and Technologies Which Are Available for Responders in Response to Potential Spills of Emulsified Fuel (ORIMULSION®).  IOSC 2003.

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• Recovery Devices and Pumping Techniques for High Viscosity Oil Spills. PAJ 2003

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• An Initial Evaluation of Underwater Remote Detection and Monitoring of Spilled Orimulsion^® Using Sonar. IMO R&D Forum 2002.

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• The Development and Test of Techniques for Emergency Transfer of Extreme Viscosity Oil (Refloated Bitumen). AMOP 2001.

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• Preparedness for Heavy Oil Spills, More Focus on Mechanical Feeder Skimmers. IOSC 2001.

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• The Development and Test of Equipment for Rapid Reflotation of  Spilled Orimulsion® . IOSC 2001.

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