Energy from waste plants are shining a light on the power of laser-based, real-time gas analyser instrumentation. Brian Tinham talks to Bob Lane of Siemens
BurnersAs de-manning on steam and hot water boiler plant continues to gain momentum, operators need to consider best practice and their legal duties in respect of operational safety, warns S Moore Holmes
BoilersThe vast majority of pumps and fans could be running more efficiently and saving their plant operators serious money. Brian Tinham examines equipment advances and cautionary tales
FansInstallation of Control Techniques' RIS.GA system for diesel saving on 12 rubber tyre gantry cranes (RTGs) at the Port of Felixstowe has led to a confirmed 25% reduction in fuel use per crane.
Electric Motors ACThe launch of the UK Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Commercialisation programme by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) yesterday (3 April 2012) has been welcomed by a consortium...
Carbon EmissionsNew functionality, driven by experience in the field, is at the heart of Artesis latest predictive maintenance technology.
Electric Motors ACSpirax Sarco is celebrating the 500th delegate to complete its BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme) course at its new UK Steam Technology Centre in Cheltenham.
BoilersAllison Hydraulics has taken over the business operations of AG Hydraulics in Birmingham.
Hydraulic Components/EquipmentPrysmian Group's Aberdare facility is reporting improved drying and greater production efficiency, as well as reduced maintenance and operating costs since installing a new blower-powered Line-Dry...
CompressorsIn a bid to respond to increasing pressure for higher jointing standards, Hydratight has introduced an enhanced version of its load calculation software.
Pipeline EquipmentCompressed air equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco reckons its research shows that UK Industry could save more than 16.5 million kWh of energy this year (2012) by using its energy efficient variable...
CompressorsHach Lange says it has embraked on a massive programme of MCERTS testing for water quality monitoring instruments, aimed at enabling the company to expand its offerings to the industry.
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