Tom Austin-Morgan

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Blue, green or both?

The government has doubled its target for hydrogen production, from five to 10GW by 2030, as part of its new Energy Security Strategy. But how ready is UK industry?

Gas Analyses
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Medical-grade air

The medical and pharmaceutical industries use compressed air for a range of applications. Because medical gases often have a direct impact on patient health, it is critical that the compressed air...

Oil Analysis
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Solving the burning issue of tyre disposal

How the ancient process of pyrolysis will be used in the UK to – literally – change the landscape of tyre recycling toward greater sustainability. By Tom Austin-Morgan

Waste Management
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Blue, green or both? Decyphering hydrogen generation options

The government has doubled its target for hydrogen production, from five to 10GW by 2030, as part of its new Energy Security Strategy. But how ready is UK industry? By Tom Austin-Morgan

Petrochemical
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All hands to the (heat) pump

To meet the government’s net zero target, 19m heat pumps must be installed by 2050. That means that heating installer numbers must now grow, and keep on growing. Tom Austin-Morgan looks at what is...

HVAC/Cooling systems
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Learning about additive manufacturing

As additive manufacturing (AM) matures into a technology that produces finished products instead of prototypes, MTC has launched an apprenticeship, reports Tom Austin-Morgan

Apprenticeships
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Water industry responds to climate change

A critical report by the government’s water regulator Ofwat found that climate change was the biggest threat to the water sector’s asset management plans. By Tom Austin-Morgan

Water Treatment
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Recovering hot air

By recovering waste heat, facilities can reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, while simultaneously increasing energy efficiency. But is it as easy as it sounds? By Tom Austin-Morgan

Heat Exchangers
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HS2: full steam ahead

Just over a year since construction began on Phase One of HS2, how far has the project progressed, is it still on track and what innovative technologies are being used? By Tom Austin-Morgan

Construction
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Energy ratings for commercial and industrial buildings

The government is proposing a new scheme to log energy consumption and carbon emissions in large buildings that will come into play in 2022. By Tom Austin-Morgan

Building Energy System
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Surveying the whole scene

Laser scanning technology has evolved beyond its original use as a high-end surveying tool and is now being used for various jobs in industrial settings. Tom Austin-Morgan reports

Sensors
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Drone detection

Drone technology is being utilised to detect leaks in gas pipelines and storage facilities; it is quicker and more accurate than manual methods

Gas Detection