Brian Tinham

News

Change to CRC carbon tax will cost big industries dear

Although companies will no longer see financial rewards from the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Energy Efficiency Scheme, industry is urging compliance.

Carbon Reduction Commitment
News

UK first at Leicester puts carbon reduction in a box

The University of Leicester is displaying physical representation of a tonne of carbon, with a so-called a 'Carbon Cube' in the centre of its main campus.

Energy Recovery
News

Schneider Electric boosts website for engineers

Following user feedback, Schneider Electric has conducted a major upgrade of its website, which means that engineers can now compare products and technical information.

PLCs
News

Tarmac conveyor drives keep sands flowing

A bespoke engineering solution from maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist Brammer is helping to reduce costs and the risk of downtime at Europe's largest processing marine sand and gravel...

Electric Motors AC
News

Gas engine gen set achieves record efficiency

A new 9.5MW gas engine generator set can achieve 48.7% electrical efficiency and 90% overall energy efficiency, if used as part of a CHP (combined heat and power) system.

Generating Sets
News

Web seminar to provide update on hearing protection

3M is giving away its expertise in the field of occupational health and safety through a free web seminar on hearing protection.

Personal Protective Equipment
News

Young review is turning point for health and safety

The government review of health and safety published last Friday could mark a "turning point" in the UK, according to IOSH. .

Occupational Health
News

Energy efficient biofuel device scoops innovation award

A researcher from the University of Sheffield has scooped a national award for leading the team that developed a device to transform biofuel production and replace fossil fuels.

Biofuel
News

Hinkley, Dungeness and Hunterston B get actuator training

Training at British Energy, part of EDF Energy, now includes actuation, to support the more than 400 Auma actuators at the utility's sites, including Hinkley B, Dungeness B and Hunterston B.

valve actuators
News

Drives save Leixlip water treatment works €500,000 a year

Leixlip water treatment plant, in Co. Kildare, reports saving more than €500,000 a year on its pumping costs, thanks to the installation of ABB variable speed drives.

Electric Motors AC
News

Wind energy bonanza for UK engineers and manufacturers

Engineers are urged to participate in the potential bonanza from the UK's offshore renewable energy and land-based wind turbines industry, starting by attending RenewableUK 2010, from 2—4 November in...

Wave/Tidal Energy
News

HSS secures major tools contract with Thames Water

HSS Hire has secured a five-year, multi-million pound contract for the hire of tools and equipment to Thames Water.

Personal Protective Equipment