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August 29, 2022 — Southwest Research Institute has developed an efficient, fully synthetic method to produce scopolamine, a plant-derived compound used to prevent nausea and vomiting from motion sickness and anesthesia. The accomplishment marks the first time SwRI has fully synthesized a drug compound that is naturally derived from plants. The anti-nausea medication scopolamine is made from…
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August 29, 2022 — Southwest Research Institute will give presentations detailing its extensive capabilities in groundwater resource management and technology at the Texas Groundwater Summit in San Antonio, August 30-September 1. “So many people in Texas rely on groundwater to meet their water needs. Sustainable groundwater management is the future of Texas water, especially with increasing…
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Corrosion testing characterizes the corrosive effect of the environment (including exposure to liquids, salts, microbes and gases) on metallic, polymer, and ceramic surfaces under certain operating conditions. Understanding materials corrosion is a critical step in materials selection and qualification for oil and gas pipelines and facilities, automotive and aerospace components, and roadways,…, Accelerated Corrosion Testing R&D, Exposing materials to operational conditions is the most accurate way to test for corrosion susceptibility. However, this approach can be cost-prohibitive and impractical. As an alternative, SwRI offers accelerated corrosion testing services in accordance with industry standards and regulations for several industries., Corrosion Testing Methods, Visit Standardized Corrosion Testing and Salt Spray Test Services for detailed list of our accelerated corrosion testing methods, including ASTM, NACE, API, SAE J2334, and GM 9540P; NORSOC; MIL-Standards and more. Specialty Testing & Research – Specialized testing is a key strength of our corrosion laboratories and an important part in helping our clients advance their capabilities through…, Oil and Gas Corrosion, Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), water, and brine content are common causes of corrosion problems in the oil and gas industry. We provide High-Temperature & High Pressure Testing in support of downhole drilling, refinery, and pipeline applications. Clients use data for materials selection and component design. We have developed corrosion testing services and facilities for:…, Automotive Corrosion Testing and Aerospace Corrosion, We provide cyclic salt fog testing according to both ASTM and Military specifications. Visit Standardized Corrosion Testing for automotive and aerospace applications, including SAE J2334, GM 9540P (and other automotive specs) and ASTM B117 Salt Fog Testing. Atmospheric Corrosion Research & Testing Salt Spray Test Services, Electrochemical & Microbial Corrosion Research, At its core, corrosion is the result of electrochemical processes. By measuring the electrochemical characteristics of corrosion, our staff helps clients understand corrosion mechanisms in many environments. Knowledge gained from our applied corrosion research has been used to develop improved fit for purpose tests and to help clients design improved products. Corrosion Detection Sensor Research…, Related Services, Materials Science Metallurgical Analysis Laboratory
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Careers Home | Start Career Search | Hot Job of the Week | Benefits & Extras | Outreach | Military & Veterans | Career FAQs | College Recruiting E-Verify Participant | Pay Transparency Notification | Right to Work (English) | Right to Work (Español) SwRI recruits at colleges across the country to offer current and graduating college students temporary and…, College Recruiting Schedule,
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We perform corrosion cracking tests that addressing a wide variety of environmentally assisted causes of cracking failure of structures., Standardized Tests for Oil & Gas, Chemical & Other Applications, ASTM G38 ASTM G39 NACE TM0177 Method A NACE TM0198, Specialized Stress Corrosion Cracking Testing Capabilities, Biaxial stress corrosion cracking frames capable of conducting testing in aggressive environments, such as brines with CO 2 and H 2 S Test frames for applying cyclic loads with the measurement of crack propagation rates, Related Services, Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC) Testing Sour Gas Corrosion Testing Corrosion Testing Laboratory Corrosion Failure Analysis Prediction of Material Performance Standardized Corrosion Testing
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For immediate release, Boulder, Colo. — April 12, 2017 — Dr. Robin Canup, associate vice president of the Space Science and Engineering Division at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been named a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The 2017 class of inductees includes leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities and the arts. Academy members contribute to publications and…
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Careers Home | Start Career Search | Hot Job of the Week | Benefits & Extras | Outreach | Military & Veterans | Career FAQs | College Recruiting E-Verify Participant | Pay Transparency Notification | Right to Work (English) | Right to Work (Español) SwRI representative provides answers to questions regarding career opportunities and working at SwRI SwRI…, How long are applications active?, Applications remain active for one year., What is the process to apply for an additional position, if I have submitted an application within the past year?, You may apply to additional positions by logging into your SwRI applicant profile with your registered username and password. You will select “Search Job Postings”; this will provide you with a listing of all employment opportunities. Check the box associated with the position you wish to apply for and click “Apply” located at the bottom of the page., What are the hours for pre-employment testing?, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., How can I check the status of my application?, You may check the status of your application by logging into your SwRI applicant profile and selecting “Job Application Status.” Each position you have applied for will have an application status listed., Can I apply for more than one position per application?, Yes, you can apply for up to ten positions with a single application., I would like to apply in person. What is the address?, The main SwRI site is located at 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238. Applications are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., How long will it take for me to hear back from SwRI, once I submit my application?, Our standard practice is to contact applicants if a hiring manager requests additional information or an interview. You may edit or update your application by selecting “Edit Job Application” on your SwRI applicant profile. Please see “How can I check the status of my application?” for instructions on checking the status of your application., How can I find out which universities SwRI visits for recruiting?, The majority of college recruiting is completed during the early part of the Spring and Fall semesters. Visit SwRI College Recruiting for the current schedule.
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We develop corrosion monitoring tools, devices and expertise to monitor the integrity of engineering structures and systems and solve industrial corrosion problems. Solutions include a patented multi-electrode array sensor and devices that monitors corrosion, wetness, coating degradation and corrosion damage. Our sensor technology can conduct corrosion rate measurements and evaluations in the…, Corrosion/Wetness Sensor, Thin film design with multiple substrates and materials Can be used to evaluate environment corrosivity, Coating Degradation Sensor (CDS), U.S. Patent No. 6,911,828 Differences in coating performance detected Coating defects such as fisheyes or mechanical damage are also detected Sensor is embedded and can detect changes prior to onset of corrosion, Multi-electrode Array Sensor (MAS ™ ), U.S. Patent No. 6,683,463 and U.S. Patent No. 6,987,396 Near real time measurement of uniform and localized corrosion rate Detection in a wide variety of environments (under salt films, high resistivity environments, under bio-films, in the atmosphere), Corrosion Damage Sensor, Measures the amount of corrosion damage accumulated Multiple element sensor can be used to acquire data on multiple materials The sensor devices have been incorporated into several field deployable configurations for corrosion rate measurements and evaluations. These sensors have also been grouped with other commercial off-the-shelf sensor technologies such as relative humidity and temperature…
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