Harvey O. Mohr
Born in Fredericksburg,
Texas, in 1936, Harvey Mohr graduated from Texas A&M University with a
BS in mechanical engineering. After military service in which he worked
on nuclear aircraft projects, Mohr joined the oil industry where he
excelled in developing practical solutions to difficult problems. A
prolific author, he has published 38 technical papers and oil industry
articles and holds seven US Patents, principally for his innovations in
subsea pipelines.
Mohr became a
world-recognized authority on subsea technology, even testing some of
his early underwater pipeline connector and repair techniques for the
North Sea in the family bathtub (filled with ice/salt). He is an expert
on materials, using his knowledge to develop equipment that not only
works, but lasts for years in extremely hostile environments. Most
recently, he was involved with the development of steel catenary riser
hang-off systems for deepwater developments for the Gulf of Mexico.
Mohr founded and operated his own company, H. O. Mohr Research &
Engineering, Inc., for more than 25 years, focusing on the development
and
R&D testing of equipment for the worldwide offshore petroleum industry.
During this time, he gained notoriety as a forensic expert used in
litigation and patents in the area of subsea pipelines. Recently, he
has
worked on mechanical components and pipeline risers used on floating
production SPARS.
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