Details of practical issues associated with the EN50191 standard for the installation and operation of electrical test equipment are covered in a newly reprinted booklet from electrical safety testing...
Electrical/Electronic TestingSelf supporting hood positioning devices (HPDs) for local exhaust ventilation (LEV) have been launched by Flextraction. Its Flextractor, Extended, Mini and Flextender all have mounting brackets, hoods...
Local Exhaust VentilationResponding to the fact that typically 30% of all compressed air generated is wasted (due to leaks and poor plant), Endress + Hauser has launched a thermal air flowmeter, designed to improve air...
Flow MeasurementA hydraulic lubrication pump for use with hydraulic hammers is now available from SKF, providing lubrication even when tools are uncoupled and moved between machines.
Lubrication Equipment/SystemsMobil SHC Pegasus is a new category of advanced technology oils, designed for natural gas engines.
Lubricants/GreasesA new kind of domestic boiler capable of slashing heating oil fuel bills, halving carbon dioxide emissions and delivering up to 80% of household electricity requirements, is being developed by UK...
Boilers
Plant condition monitoring equipment is more accessible than ever. But where should you be thinking about using it? Brian Tinham takes expert advice
Condition MonitoringAnyone who has spent any time in plant engineering cannot fail to have been struck by its accelerating rate of change, not just in terms of the technologies - drawing on developments from across the...
Steam Generation/Equipment
Combined heat and power plants are anything but new. However, evolving technologies are revolutionising their scope and HM government likes the sound of it. Brian Tinham reports
Turbines
The technology behind last year's record-breaking steam car has been shrouded in mystery. Brian Tinham gets project manager Matt Candy to reveal all
Steam Generation/Equipment
When it comes to refurbishing plant, it makes a lot of sense to consider its operating conditions today, not just those when it was installed. Brian Tinham takes sound
engineering advice from David...
The CDM regulations 2007 put the responsibility for construction project safety on plant owner/operators. Brian Tinham reviews requirements and opportunities
CDM-C