Water demand in the UK will exceed supply in just 25 years, the head of the Environment Agency has warned – with part of the blame falling on leaking pipework. What can be done to avert this? By Brian...
Flow Measurement
Almost 15 years on from the Buncefield disaster, Operations Engineer looks back at what went wrong, why and the steps taken to try to ensure such an incident never happens again
Fire Protection
A radical overhaul of the regulation governing electric motors is forecast to bring big cost savings for industry, along with a significant reduction in environmental impact
Motors
Rapid development of the electronics and manufacturing sectors, along with rising environmental concerns, are driving up demand for passive infrared sensors
Security Services
The UK has been lagging behind much of Europe when it comes to embracing collaborative robot (cobot) technology. But that is rapidly changing as the productivity gains such investment can bring become...
Robots
From the advanced polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough to the new £6.2 billion Queen Elizabeth Class carriers, on-board water systems are playing a vital role at sea
Pipeline Equipment
A consortium of construction organisations has developed a seven-point strategy on the proper and safe use of forward tipping dumpers
Health and Safety
Maintenance problems are causing accidents and falls with extending lift platforms, according to the Health and Safety Executive, which has issued guidance. Similar guidance has also been issued by...
Health and Safety
A ‘golden thread’ of core information throughout the lifecycle of a building lies at the heart of a new building safety regime, in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. A vital part of that thread will...
Fire Protection
How do you keep track of assets that could be easily lost or pilfered on a large or complex site: too big to sit on a shelf, but too small to be permanently installed. OE examines the technological...
Security Services
Bucket wheel reclaimers/excavators are among the largest machines ever built, shifting vast amounts of stored solid material – and all at remarkable speed. Operations Engineer gets up close to these...
Bearings
Something akin to an industry consensus may be emerging when it comes to establishing holistic cyber security right across the supply chain. But with whom does liability rest when chasing that goal?
Security Services