Background and aim: Satureja khuzestanica has numerous proven biological properties. This study was carried out to determine the amount of carvacrol in the industrial and laboratory essential oils of the wild and cultivated S. khuzestanica, and investigate their antibacterial properties. Methods: The essential oil of the cultivated S. khuzestanica was prepared industrially in the Khorraman Phar...

The immersed-oil power transformer is so vital equipment in power system that maintenanceengineers take more monitor from transformer’s insulating oil to diagnose what is condition of operation. Then the dissolved gas analysis (DGA) is known for an effective technique on detecting incipient faults in oil-immersed power transformers. In this paper, a practical method is presented which consists ...

Abstract: In this paper, we discuss the economic reasons for overexploitation that led to the Bohai Gulf oil spill, using game theory. Based on the Bohai Gulf incident, we present the causes of ocean international petroleum cooperation, reveal the connection between the interests of Chinese local oil companies and that of a foreign oil company, analyze both sides of the benefit equilibrium betw...

surge and rotating stall phenomena are two dynamic instabilities that occur in both axial and centrifugal compressors. surge is the stream instability phenomenon in compressor that imposes severe damages to the compressors. nowadays, suppressing surge phenomenon is one of the most important issues in oil and gas industries, especially when flow reduction or gas reflux is considered. this resear...

The aim was to examine a model of economic empowerment for local oil palm farmers through corporate social responsibility (CSR). research subjects were the parties involved in company, community, and stakeholders. data collection carried out interviews, focus group discussions, observations. results showed that CSR is still not optimal improving community's economy. issues faced as follows: 1) ...

• The technology platform of Solazyme: Solazyme ́s biotechnology platform transforms a wide variety of sugars into renewable oils with high added value, using microalgae, microorganisms that are naturally capable of storing energy in the form of oil. Solazyme’s technology enables the conversion of this feedstock into oils for a variety of applications including chemical, cosmetic, food and fuel....

the aim of this study is to identify factors influencing the turnover of knowledge workers at the iranian national company of oil refining and distribution.  the main question of this research is that view of kw is different from their managers. therefore, after a thorough literature review, the researcher has chosen thefactors that effect on turnover. the personal, environmental and structural...