Tune in to watch “Impossible Engineering” on the Science Channel at 9 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, June 15, 2017. The episode “Monster Oil Rig” will feature a segment about remote manipulators invented here at Argonne.
Episode: “Monster Oil Rig”
The Perdido Oil Platform is one of the most advanced feats in modern engineering, producing 100,000 barrels of oil each day. This mammoth structure is as tall as the Eiffel tower and managers to stay afloat in some of the deepest waters in the world.
“Impossible Engineering” on the Science Channel
Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionized their field.