Brian Tinham

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Carbon Reduction Commitment applies to more plants than thought

With the mandatory Carbon Reduction Commitment energy efficiency scheme now live, plant managers that have so far taken no action are being urged to do so urgently.

Carbon Reduction Commitment
Product Launches

Sealless mag pumps take on tough problems

3M's magnetically driven, sealless pumps have been extended with models including one that is a peripheral multistage metallic unit.

Seals
Product Launches

Offshore oil slug controller is a first

An offshore slug flow control system that could save millions lost in oil production each year has won the 2010 East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) Innovation Award.

Pipeline Equipment
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Gas power generators take on high electricity tariffs

UK plants suffering the high costs of fixed energy tariffs levied from September 2008, could be cutting their bills in half and improving flexibility of supply.

Generating Sets
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SOE invites members to debate the general election 2010

With general election fervour heating-up across the country, SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) wants to open a debate with its members about what engineering professionals want from their...

Continuing Professional Development
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Same day gearmotor

With UK assembly at Nord Gear's Abingdon facility for cast aluminium Nordbloc 1 series gearmotors now up and running, and the German assembly line also in full production for larger cast iron sizes,...

Motors
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Bearing design rev revolutionises wave power technology

Working with engineers from Pelamis wave power, Schaeffler's bearing specialists have enabled what's being hailed as a breakthrough in the design of next generation wave energy converters.

Bearings
Product Launches

Drive design manual

A 400-page Fenner drive design manual is being described as a 'must have' reference guide to power transmission products for plant and maintenance engineers.

Variable Speed Drives
Product Launches

Three new sensors for intrinsically safe, portable gas detectors

Gas detection firm Crowcon has expanded the capabilities of its Tetra:3 personal multi-gas detector, with three toxic gas sensors for ozone, sulphur dioxide and ammonia.

Sensors
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Engineering profession launches manifesto for the UK

Eight of the UK's engineering big guns have launched a call to action, in a bid to maximise the profession's impact on Britain's biggest challenges.

Engineering Competence/Skills
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SOE tops engineering poll for fourth year

The SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) has registered more members at EngTech (engineering technician) than any other engineering institution for the fourth year running, according to Engineering...

Engineering Competence/Skills
Product Launches

Permanent magnet motors enter plant mainstream

New permanent magnet motors from WEG are aiming to bring the advantages of precision motor control and small size to mainstream plant applications.

Permanent Magnet Motors