The team that broke the world land speed record for a steam-powered car visited Spirax Sarco in Cheltenham last Thursday (22 April 2010).
Turbines
Energy giant Eon has reduced the number and cost of conductivity transmitters, thanks to installing dual channel transmitters from ABB.
Process Transmitters
Shaftesbury, Dorset-based BV Dairy is aiming to cut its carbon footprint by more than 65% by pioneering liquid anaerobic digestion (AD) technology.
Biomass Plant
Petrofac has ordered $4 million worth of specialist centrifugal pumps and associated equipment for the massive ASAB Full Field Development project in Abu Dhabi, from Amarinth for delivery by June.
Pumps
BSi has launched a new standard to help and establish systems and processes that improve energy efficiency and reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Västerås, Sweden-based power and district heating provider Mälarenergi, says it has increased the amount of energy it can sell by 35 GWh/year, following installation of medium voltage drives.
Heating Systems
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling paid a visit to Schneider Electric's manufacturing plant in Telford, on the same day Labour unveiled its manifesto for the general election.
Engineering Competence/Skills
Members of the technical department and warehouse teams at commercial water heaters and boilers manufacturer Lochinvar have received extra engineering training, with Midland Group Training Services.
Continuing Professional Development
Invensys Operations Management, the manufacturing and utilities plant systems specialist, has acquired Skelta Software, based in Bangalore, India.
Process Management Systems
Arco, one of the largest personal protective equipment firms in the UK, is urging plant engineers to ensure that they have adequate respiratory protection by supporting the 'Clean Air? Take Care!'...
Personal Protective Equipment
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services specialist Brammer is to feature in a TV programme aimed at highlighting the importance of environmental considerations for British...
Lubricants/Greases
Following the IEC's (International Electrotechnical Commission) unanimous vote to certify WirelessHART, the process industry now has its first global standard for wireless plant measurement and...
Fieldbus