A heat pump, in simple terms, is a device that transfers heat from a source to another location. With the rising popularity of renewable energy sources, they have become effective alternatives to...
Boilers
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is the polymer used for water and wastewater pipes. In thicker formulations, the same material is also used for buried gas lines. Sections can be joined together under...
Pipeline Equipment
Some analysis tools promise to automate the interpretation of vibration signals to extend the job of collecting data to unskilled trades, instead of just trained experts. OE explores how they work
Noise/Vibration Control
Thermo-pressure hydrolysis uses heat and pressure to pre-treat food waste before anaerobic digestion. This increases the methane yield while improving the process tolerance to contaminants. It also...
Waste Disposal
Not all pump or gearbox performance issues are caused by mechanical problems, such as bearing failures. Damaged motor windings could be at fault. OE explores how coil damage occurs and how coil rewind...
Motors
Voice assisted technology has become very popular in the consumer market, with the likes of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It is now starting to make inroads into the industrial market too
Drives
Nereda technology was originally presented to the UK water industry in 2013. Since then, the technology has been tested and implemented at more plants
Waste Management
The latest pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders feature improved cushioning systems for higher speeds with reduced stress and vibration. But what is involved in the technology, how does it work, and what...
Pneumatic Components/Equipment
Vibration signals can identify the condition of a machine’s balance, lubrication, bearings and gears
Noise/Vibration Control