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11/09/2013 Windscale chimney finally opened for demolition work Work on decommissioning the last remaining Windscale chimney – a a major part of the Sellafield skyline since the 1940s – is now underway. » Read More

10/09/2013 Ultrasonic range boosts Ashstead’s NDT inspection rental In a move to create a centre of excellence for non-destructive testing (NDT), Ashtead Technology has added ultrasonic inspection technology to its rental instruments range. » Read More

10/09/2013 Pioneering carbon capture project turns to Spirax Sarco The carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at Ferrybridge coal-fired power station, in Yorkshire, has taken delivery of a steam-driven heat exchange system, from Spirax Sarco. » Read More

09/09/2013 Thermal fluid return scheme to solve disposal issues Global Heat Transfer has launched a thermal fluid return programme aimed at helping users with condemned fluids that need to be discarded to waste. » Read More

09/09/2013 ABB and Statoil deal to develop deepwater subsea power and control ABB is partnering with Statoil to develop solutions for transmission, distribution and power conversion – aimed at powering and controlling ultra-deep subsea pumps and compressors at depths of 3,000 meters over vast distances. » Read More

06/09/2013 AGA puts reliability first with genuine compressor spares Range cookers manufacturer AGA Rangemaster says it has maximised compressor performance and longevity at its factory in Leamington Spa by buying genuine spare parts over third party alternatives. » Read More

05/09/2013 Thermal imaging looks after solar cell modules’ lifecycle Thermal imaging inspection technology is playing an increasingly part in ensuring maximum energy yield from solar panels at manufacturer Solon. » Read More

04/09/2013 2013 first half shows 28 fatalities globally on aerial platforms There were 28 fatalities worldwide involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the first half of 2013, according to IPAF's (the International Powered Access Federation) accident database. » Read More

03/09/2013 Remanufacturing your bearings could cut costs by 80 per cent Even the best bearings eventually wear out but many are being scrapped when they could be remanufactured, warns Phil Burge, communication manager at SKF. » Read More

02/09/2013 Rotor marine motor silently stabilises super-yacht Service engineers asked to replace an electric motor on a yacht's roll stabiliser apparently had to rethink their standard practices when they realised that the vessel in question was the ultra-luxurious Hampshire II. » Read More

30/08/2013 IFF scents energy savings with VSD oil-free air technology International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF) says variable speed drive (VSD) compressor technology from Atlas Copco has achieved major energy savings at its Haverhill, Suffolk, manufacturing plant. » Read More

29/08/2013 Drives and motors cut crane energy by 30% at Port of Ravenna Two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at the Port of Ravenna, on Italy's Adriatic Coast, are seeing average energy savings of 25—30% since installing an engineering solution involving drives, motors and new crane control software. » Read More

28/08/2013 Flexible financing helps Baldwins expand mobile crane fleet Baldwins Crane Hire, one of the largest crane hire companies in the UK, has acquired a Liebherr LTM1500-8.1 mobile crane, with flexible financing from Siemens Financial Services (SFS). » Read More

28/08/2013 Hydra-Clamps set for another 20 years at prosthetics centre The University of Salford prosthetics development department is reporting that its Hydra-Clamp hydraulic clamping systems have just needed simple refurbishment after 20 years of continuous operation. » Read More

27/08/2013 2013 ASME boiler and pressure vessel code now available The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) boiler and pressure vessel codes (BPVC) have now been updated and are available from BSI. » Read More

27/08/2013 Warburtons cuts maintenance and downtime on lubricant-free bearings British baking firm Warburtons is reporting that it has reduced maintenance costs, minimised risk of product contamination and cut unscheduled downtime since installing SKF extreme-temperature Y-bearings (insert bearings). » Read More

23/08/2013 Best and brightest engineering apprentices revealed The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) has today (22 August 2013) revealed the nine finalists in its competition to recognise the best and brightest apprentices and technicians. » Read More

23/08/2013 Vapour and gas permeability compromise pump and valve performance Pump, meter and flow valve manufacturers and users are being reminded that while all are built using materials that are good at containing liquids, some are more permeable than others to vapours and gasses. » Read More

23/08/2013 IAG Cargo saves 60% energy with Goodlight LED high bays IAG Cargo's Ascentis handling centre at Heathrow Airport is reporting massive savings in energy costs and CO2 emissions since replacing high bay lighting with Goodlight retrofit LED luminaires. » Read More

22/08/2013 EEF launches new REACH training and consultancy services for manufacturers The manufacturers' organisation EEF is launching a campaign to highlight business risks under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) legislation. » Read More

22/08/2013 Heat transfer choices revealed in Ormiston Wire paper Wire specialist Ormiston Wire has published a free white paper to help plant engineers specify heat transfer components. » Read More

22/08/2013 Shell Ireland selects Valla pick and carry crane for gas plant maintenance Shell Ireland has taken delivery of a Valla 120D pick and carry crane, supplied by UK dealer Peter Hird and Sons, for maintenance and lifting work at a new gas plant in the west of Ireland. » Read More

21/08/2013 NSK claims energy-efficient and long-life motor bearings Bearings specialist NSK says it is meeting the demands of electric motor manufacturers and users for low torque, low noise, longer-life bearings through a programme focusing on innovative materials, production techniques and lubrication ... » Read More

21/08/2013 Atlas Copco to acquire Edwards vacuum group Swedish compressor plant giant Atlas Copco is buying UK vacuum pumps specialist Edwards for around £1.04 billion in cash. » Read More

21/08/2013 Co-locations announced for fast developing Maintec The Maintec MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) exhibition – which returns to the NEC from 11—13 March 2014 – should be considerably bigger, according to EasyFairs. » Read More