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26 NMMU Research and Innovation Report 2011 - Research Overview National Science and Technology Forums-BHP Billiton Award - 26 May 2011 Ms Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology with Prof Danie Hattingh (Director of eNtsa) and Mr Phillip Doubell (Welding Engineer of Eskom’s Resources and Strategy Division) who received the award “Research leading to an innovation”, on behalf of the group. The eNtsa team won the 2011 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Award for “Research leading to an innovation by a team” for the WeldCore TM technology. This award winning process was developed by the eNtsa group and Eskom’s Innovation and Sustainability Division. This category award is for individuals/teams that have made outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology through research that has led to an innovation in South Africa. The NSTF-BHP Billiton awards are intended to identify and celebrate individuals and organisations for exceptional contribution in SETI. These awards were presented by the Minister of Science and Technology, Ms Naledi Pandor, and the Department of Science and Technology at a gala event held at the Emperors Palace on the 26th of May. On Saturday, 3 September 2011, a team of engineers from eNtsa successfully implemented the first commercial application related to the patented WeldCore TM technology, jointly developed by NMMU and Eskom. This was done at the Rotek facilities in Johannesburg on a component with a R1.2 billion replacement value. The application included the removal of a core sample and repair of the removal site by a Friction Taper Hydro Pillar Processing platform developed specifically for this application at eNtsa. Removal of a core sample and repair of the removal site by a Friction Taper Hydro Pillar Processing platform developed specifically for this application at eNtsa. The cylindrical core sample removed from the turbine rotor disk allowed Eskom's engineers to accurately determine subsurface creep damage. The cylindrical core sample removed from the turbine rotor disk allowed Eskom's engineers to accurately determine subsurface creep damage. This information provided adequate scientific evidence to create confidence in extending the service life of the current structure. This consequently now will lead to the postponement of capital expenditure and result in a major cost saving for Eskom. This momentous event is the result of hard work and research, co-developed by eNtsa and Eskom, over the past eight years. Longest Friction Stir Weld Demo - 6 October 2011 eNtsa’s group of engineers on the welding platform designed and commissioned for a leading road tanker manufacturer, GRW. eNtsa successfully completed the longest Friction Stir Weld in Africa. This event took place on 6 October 2011 at 15:00 at the Motive Tooling Warehouse.
The weld completed measured more than eight metres long using five millimetre aluminium plates on a newly developed platform by the NMMU for GRW, a local road tanker manufacturer in Worcester. The success of the longest welding attempt event will be the stepping stone to transfer the technology for South Africa and the first commercial roll out of Friction Stir Welding for Africa. Downstream Chemicals Technology Station Team Leader: Dr Gary Dugmore The Department of Science and Technology (DST) initiated the Technology Stations Programme (TSP) to create support for SME's in targeted business sectors. Situated within InnoVenton: NMMU Institute for Chemical Technology, the Downstream Chemicals Technology Station (DCTS) forms part of the TSP, and operates in the chemical and allied industries. The DCTS’s main focus is on three main activities, namely the provision of (i) technology support services, (ii) analytical and testing support services, and (iii) training support services. The focus of the technology support services is to specifically interact with industries, including Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) in the secondary and tertiary chemical manufacturing industry with the view to developing and improving products and production process technologies, stimulate technology transfer and increase skills levels. The scope of technology support services is to: (i) provide a comprehensive support function to industries in the secondary and tertiary chemical manufacturing sector, from R&D, toll production, specific technology support, training and quality improvement; (ii) assist the targeted industries and SME’s in the assimilation of technologies that could increase their global competitiveness; (iii) provide a link with technology sources and technology information; (iv) provide a centre for technology demonstration (specifically alternative production technologies) and technology transfer for the downstream chemical manufacturing sector; (v) provide access to InnoVenton’s services to the downstream chemical manufacturing sector; and (vi) assist in the establishment of relationships between InnoVenton and SME’s and industry based on mutual trust and interdependence. Examples of technology support projects during 2011 include: the development of a small production platform for methylisocyanate (MIC), a valuable but toxic intermediate in the synthesis of plant protection chemicals (the objective is to develop a production platform that will provide just enough MIC to be consumed entirely in a next step, thereby eliminating any handling, transport and storage); the evaluation and scale-up of an enzymatic process for Small production platform for methylisocyanate (MIC) synthesis. 27 the extraction of Inulin (dietary supplement and pro-biotic) from chicory; and the electrochemical production of antioxidants for the food and flavour industry. The analytical and testing services are a vital component of the Technology Station's activities. Not only does it provide access for small companies to very expensive facilities (which most probably cannot afford) but also to expert knowledge that is not available inhouse. Although not specifically measured, the provision of these services make a substantial contribution to economic development in the region. During 2011, a substantial investment into the Station’s capabilities has been made possible by stakeholders, in particular the TIA and Sasol, to acquire specialised equipment for the creation of a fuel chemicals production, analysis and testing platform. This investment has improved and expanded the scope of support that can be provided to the industry sector, as well as the training of high level manpower through postgraduate student training. During 2011, analytical and testing services were provided to 262 industry clients, mainly from the Eastern Cape region. The training support services provided through the Technology Station activities include the provision of short learning programmes (e.g. specialised training in chemometrics), and providing internship opportunities to recently qualified students (from across the country) in order to gain experience in a working environment. During 2011, a total of seven interns were accommodated within the Station’s activities.
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