INRTU Presented Achievements in Green Geological Survey at the 8th China-Russia EXPO
Alexander Parshin and Olga Kachor fr om INRTU Siberian School of Geosciences presented the university achievements in green geological survey (Priority 2030 program) at the 8th China-Russia EXPO. The large-scale event took place in Harbin on May 17-21 and was visited by the leaders of the two countries Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. It was organized as part of the 75th anniversary of Russian-Chinese diplomatic relations establishment.
The China-Russia EXPO is an effective trade and industrial platform for partnership, investment and technology exchange. The business program consisted of 15 events. Participants discussed digital technologies, sustainable development, chemistry, metallurgy, mining, transport and engineering, etc. Russia’s 16 regions participated in the exhibition and 28 regions joined the related forum on interregional cooperation, including the Irkutsk Region headed by Governor Igor Kobzev.
The Smart Manufacturing topic session was held in the conference hall of the Shenzhen (Harbin) Industrial Park. The Chinese side was moderated by Li Lianying, Deputy Director of the Foreign Cooperation Department of Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI). The Russian side was represented by Alexander Parshin, the founder and scientific director of INRTU Siberian School of Geosciences.
He spoke on methods and tools of smart manufacturing - rapid prototyping technologies, flexible industrial manufacturing, open source software modules and libraries. In his report Alexander Parshin noted their impact on the ability of small research groups and non-core organizations to create knowledge-intensive solutions for geological business.
"In order to improve the efficiency of work, Siberian School of Geosciences needs new software products, measuring and generating equipment, mechanical and hydraulic systems. Previously we used to turn to design offices to create and test such solutions. Now, thanks to smart manufacturing, we develop and test prototypes ourselves under real conditions. The time and cost of product development are reduced, while critical knowledge and technology rights remain with us.
In my report, I emphasized that the most diverse equipment - from UAV systems to drilling machinery - can now be produced on the material and technical base of our university with the use of CNC technologies, 3D printing, laser scanning, CAD systems," said Alexander Parshin.
The INRTU researcher showed how specialized smart manufacturing tools are created changing the geological survey approach:
"Predictive environments for resource prospects allow new locations to be selected faster than humans can. UAV systems are replacing geophysical technicians, and software is automating data processing and decision-making of wh ere to drill. I told my colleagues about the benefits of mobile drills, which allow geological prospecting with minimal impact on the environment. This corresponds to one of the key topics of the EXPO,"green technologies".INRTU researchers presented their own developments at the Made in Russia festival and fair, which brought together 80 domestic companies. The INRTU team also visited the School of Environment of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) to discuss scientific and educational cooperation.
"First of all, we propose geological survey services in Russia and abroad, but the Chinese market, closed to external companies, is beyond our reach. However, we are working on academic cooperation, including student exchange programs and scientific projects with a focus on ecology," Alexander Parshin said.The INRTU delegation also included Xia Shuang, Rector's Advisor for China, Stepan Bykov, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Anna Melenteva, Head of International Affairs Department, Konstantin Grigorov, Head of International Scientific and Educational Projects Department, and Irina Byankina, Head of Youth Policy Department.
Photos are taken from the Siberian School of Geosciences VK account
