Technologies available to cut the cost of treating waste water, by improving efficiency and obviating practical problems, are many and various. Dr Tom Shelley explains
As energy saving climbs up plant engineers' agendas, Dr Tom Shelley reviews some of the good and not so good technologies for heating, ventilating and air conditioning
Boilers
Renovating or refurbishing major plant can be more complicated than some realise. Dr Tom Shelley walks us through some the key processes and issues
Plant Refurbishing/Remanufacture
Lubricants and lubrication systems re advancing more than many realise – for static and mobile plant. Dr Tom Shelley reports
Lubricants/Greases
Cooper Crouse-Hinds has extended its dKLK 23 and dKLK 23 CG-S range of Ex signal and escape sign luminaries, with LED versions.
Fire Protection
There is a new state-of-the-art in toxic and flammable gas sensor technologies that changes the art of what's possible. Dr Tom Shelley reports
An ability to anticipate mechanical breakdowns before they impact plant performance can be invaluable in minimising unplanned downtime. Dr Tom Shelley reports
Vibration Monitoring
Making a silk purse from a sow's ear has never been a promising prospect. But, says Dr Tom Shelley, plants and processes are getting better at extracting cash from trash
Waste to Energy
In the rush to save energy and reduce emissions, it's easy to forget the sheer range of potential solutions. Dr Tom Shelley reviews some of today's most powerful options
Lubricants/Greases
Would hydraulics and pneumatics feature in a futuristic Star Wars setting? Either way, innovations are ensuring that more of the force is with you, as Dr Tom Shelley explains
Pneumatic Components/Equipment