Disposing of industrial wastewater is a problem in many industries. Wastewater is so named because it typically contains a high concentration of contaminants including chemicals and particulate matter that are beyond the capabilities of municipal sewage systems. Mining endeavors including all types of fossil fuel recovery are particularly awash in…
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Robert Ballantyne served in the United States Marine Corps. An electrical engineer, his ongoing education has concentrated on molecular and atomic spectroscopy. His science research focuses on environmental monitoring, mitigation, and remediation systems design, with an emphasis on waste stream reduction. His current role as Director of Research and Development for RWI Evaporation allows him to pursue raw scientific research into ways to fundamentally change environmental mitigation markets and methods.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.
