Monthly Archives: September 2019

Linde, BASF Develop New Process To Recover Helium And CO2

Linde Engineering and BASF have developed a new process that combines treatment of natural gas for pipeline transportation with the simultaneous recovery of helium, liquid hydrocarbons, and purified carbon dioxide (CO2). A Linde high-efficient membrane plant Helium is commonly recovered … Continue reading

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Helium Researcher Interested In More Than Party Balloons

A University of Queensland PhD student is working on creating a simpler, more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technique to extract helium from the earth. UQ Chemical Engineering PhD student, Abdul Quader at BOC Darwin Abdul Quader says his research will … Continue reading

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BASF and Linde Plan To Bolster Helium Supplies

A process for separation from natural gas could augment output of the essential element Linde and BASF are launching a process to get helium out of natural gas destined for pipeline distribution. The technology could boost output of the element, … Continue reading

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Look Beyond The Surface

Post the Chandrayaan-2 setback, some may question the ` 970-crore investment in space but this will pave the way for India to tap into trillions of dollars worth of lunar minerals. In science, there is no such thing as failure. … Continue reading

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India Can Set Up Base On Moon In 10 Years To Get Helium-3 To Earth, Says Ex-DRDO Scientist

Pillai believes that India would possibly perhaps be ready to envision a faulty on the ground of the Moon within the next ten years for extraction of Helium-3. Indian onlookers look the launch of the Indian Living Study Organisation (ISRO) … Continue reading

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