Plant Equipment Feature Library

Operations Engineer's library catalogues editorial features going back five years.

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04/03/2020 Pump it up

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 fossil fuels and can even reduce utility ... » Read More

04/03/2020 Clearing the air

Using air to dry, cool or clean can be achieved using both compressed air and blower-operated systems. But what are the principal differences and benefits of each system? » Read More

05/02/2020 Ship shape

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 » Read More

05/02/2020 Comment: Floating cities

The November 2019 issue of Operations Engineer featured an interview with new SOE patron Sir John Parker, a near 60-year veteran of industry who started his career in shipbuilding. Among other comments, he said: “Ships have every ... » Read More

05/02/2020 Joining plastic pipe

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 heat and pressure, and there are ... » Read More

05/02/2020 Protecting nature

Water companies need to adopt efficient ways of reducing phosphorus levels in water, in order to banish harmful algae from rivers and lakes » Read More

05/02/2020 Fighting floods

There are a range of products and equipment that can aid in flooding scenarios – before, during and after they happen. OE highlights some examples currently on the market » Read More

05/02/2020 Identify & rectify

Rising energy costs have created an atmosphere of uncertainty for many UK businesses. Correctly identifying and accounting for potential energy losses could help save money on fuel bills » Read More

05/02/2020 Polishing up on feedwater

The bulk of boiler failures are due to problems with water. Poor feedwater chemistry can lead to scale deposits, sludge and corrosion in boilers and pressure vessels with potentially catastrophic failure as a result. For boilers, water ... » Read More

08/01/2020 Earth movers

Tunnel boring machines are anything but boring, having been responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious construction projects. OE investigates these ubiquitous, but largely unseen, underground monsters » Read More

08/01/2020 Tipping the balance

A consortium of construction organisations has developed a seven-point strategy on the proper and safe use of forward tipping dumpers » Read More

08/01/2020 Electric Avenue

Global warming concerns have been reignited across the world. In the mobile plant sector, companies are starting to rock down to Electric Avenue to help tackle such problems, among others. Highlights of some latest efforts follows » Read More

08/01/2020 Forging closer bonds

The British Pump Manufacturers’ Association and Lancaster University are working together to support pump manufacturers in solving their technical challenges. The tie-up also aims to raise the standard for pump engineers » Read More

12/12/2019 Elevated status

As the operator of a tower crane, getting from the bottom to the top and vice versa takes considerable time and effort. Surely there is an easier way? » Read More

12/12/2019 A lift for standards

With no legal standard in force to ensure forklift truck technicians have the essential skills, knowledge and competence to carry out their roles, to whom should employers turn? Enter F-TEC » Read More

12/12/2019 End of life

Electric vehicle (EV) use is soaring and with it the growing issue of how to dispose of a large volume of expensive batteries. There are two major strands of thought – repurposing or recycling. Both offer an opportunity to recover residual ... » Read More

12/12/2019 Increased range

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 dramatically increases throughput, ... » Read More

12/12/2019 A sticky situation

An on-site trial at a ciabatta bread bakery has demonstrated that it is possible to successfully pump viscous, sticky dough products, even when they are mixed with baked bread. Seepex UK’s customised enclosed, automated waste removal ... » Read More

01/11/2019 Coiled to strike

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 works » Read More

07/10/2019 Going to great lengths

The Historic Dockyard Chatham, situated on the River Medway in Kent, has been handed funding for conservation and repair works to machinery within its working Victorian Ropery. OE’s deputy editor made his way along the ropewalk to find out ... » Read More

07/10/2019 Fighting a lost cause

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 options » Read More

07/10/2019 Gently does it

Bringing together information from sensors has significantly reduced unwanted movement in extended booms and crane jibs when lifting materials » Read More

07/10/2019 Getting vocal

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 » Read More

07/10/2019 Motor switching

Last year, a guide from the Carbon Trust into the energy efficiency of plants suggested many ways to improve environmental efficiency. One suggestion was to switch off continuous motors when they are not used » Read More

07/10/2019 Defence snapshot

The Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition aimed to connect governments, national armed forces, industry and the global defence & security supply chain. Highlights are below » Read More

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