SSE has successfully extended the use of Emerson Process Management's smart wireless technology at its Slough Heat and Power energy facility in the UK.
Boilers
Tighter discharge consents are forcing water firms to consider investing in treatment plant likely to increase costs and CO2 emissions, but, according to analytics instruments firm Hach Lange, its...
Water Treatment
High costs due to excessive downtime and maintenance are being avoided at an unnamed paper recycling plant, following substitution of bearings on a sludge press by NSK.
Lubricants/Greases
Following its recent motors and couplings partnership deal with engineering distributor Hayley Group, Siemens Industry is now working with the company for its FZG bevel-helical gear units.
Gearboxes
HSE's announcement that its cost recovery scheme, Fee for Intervention (FFI), will start in October 2012 means that plant and factory managers must now start taking a more proactive approach to health...
Health and Safety
Emerson's first Global Users Exchange in Europe attracted more than 1,000 delegates for a mix of presentations, keynotes, industry forums and product technical sessions.
Process Management Systems
Fluorocarbon, one of the largest fluoropolymer processors in the UK, is reporting cooling costs on track to reduce by 67%, following its installation of energy-efficient inverters and a free cooling...
Variable Speed Drives
UK-based Highview Power Storage, developer of the liquid air energy process, is partnering with German Messer Group, the world's largest owner-managed international industrial gases company.
Energy Recovery
Provisional statistics just published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show the number of workers fatally injured in Britain last year remains largely unchanged against the previous 12 months....
Occupational Health
A new training programme aimed at skilling-up managers and others on environmental management and sustainability is now available from the British Safety Council.
Pollution Control
Version 5.5 of Emerson Process Management's AMS Machinery Health Manager system, just released, adds to the system's predictive diagnostics, with advances such as shaft animation, interactive...
Vibration Monitoring
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has appointed Phil Jones head of supply chain development, with a target of helping English manufacturers increase efficiency and growth.
Continuing Professional Development