Plant Equipment Feature Library

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

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07/12/2011 Playing it safe

The October 2011 arrival of new guidance for the safe operation of steam and hot water boilers gives boiler operators and managers up-to-date advice, and recognised training is a key focus. Brian Wall reports » Read More

07/12/2011 Compressing costs

As compressors and associated plant continue to see engineering updates, Steed Webzell examines the cost/benefits for plant engineers seeking to improve operations » Read More

07/12/2011 The case of Mr S

The role of an individual acting as, or on behalf of, a 'competent person' under PSSR (the Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000) comes with serious obligations S Moore Holmes takes us through the case of Mr S » Read More

06/10/2011 On a hire plane

When it comes to obtaining new equipment, plant engineers might want to consider renting before – or even instead of – committing to that cost. Brian Wall looks at the cost benefits » Read More

06/10/2011 Full flow fluid power

As hydraulic and pneumatic systems continue to evolve, Steed Webzell weighs up the latest innovations benefiting static and mobile plant operations » Read More

06/10/2011 Plant safety at any cost?

Don't get me wrong: it's hard to argue with current moves to streamline health and safety legislation, in line with Lord Young's 'Common Sense, Common Safety' report – especially given that chief among the aims is to reduce the ... » Read More

08/08/2011 Health and Safety North

Health and Safety North, the third in the regional series this year, claims to offers plant engineers a valuable learning and networking experience. Brian Wall reports » Read More

08/08/2011 Ener-G uses poultry power to generate brass from muck

Green technology firm Ener-G is using chicken litter and maize to help a Hereford chicken farm become more eco friendly and generate additional income from renewable energy. » Read More

08/08/2011 Tamar Foods saves 23 percent on HVAC energy

One of the UK's largest producers of pastry-based products is reporting 23% energy cost savings on its HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) plant, following installation of ABB variable-speed drives. » Read More

08/08/2011 Energy event 2011

The upcoming Energy Event promises a packed agenda focused on optimising energy management, procurement and efficiency. Laura Cork reports » Read More

07/06/2011 Just Trays spreads compressor cost with lease purchase

Shower tray firm Just Trays says that lease purchasing its upgraded compressed air plant from Boge has made new essential equipment affordable. » Read More

07/06/2011 Severn Trent Water improves sewage pumping efficiency

Severn Trent Water's sewage treatment works in Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire reports improved pumping efficiency since installing a Chroma progressing cavity pump. » Read More

07/06/2011 Spirax Sarco helps Heinz save 473 tonnes of carbon per year

Heinz reckons it is saving 6% of its average steam load per year at its baked bean factory in Wigan by recovering energy from effluent. » Read More

07/06/2011 Webster & Horsfall cuts energy costs by 33%

Wire and strip manufacturer Webster & Horsfall is reporting one third energy cost savings since converting from existing inefficient steam boiler to thermal fluid heating. » Read More

07/06/2011 Green without eco-bling

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 » Read More

07/06/2011 Wired for water

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 » Read More

07/06/2011 Vane engineering

With plant engineers' focus strictly on costs, uptime and efficiency, it's worth reviewing your pumps and fans – and what's on offer from variable speed drives and associated equipment. Brian Tinham reports » Read More

07/04/2011 Ultrasonics solve level problems at Ayr Pumping Station

Scottish Water is reporting success with non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement equipment that has resolved a difficult deep-well measurement issue. » Read More

07/04/2011 Astrum foundry halves energy costs with Variable speed compressors

Two regulated-speed compressors are helping steel components maker Astrum to halve compressed air energy costs, while also increasing productivity. » Read More

07/04/2011 Advanced agitator design shaves 60% off plant energy bill

Process engineers at AkzoNobel's Birmingham coatings plant are reporting energy consumption cut by more than 60%, with batch times reduced by 20 minutes, since installing EKATO agitators. » Read More

07/04/2011 Uplifted engineering

The revised Machinery Directive will have an effect on operations engineers using lifting equipment. Dr Tom Shelley reports » Read More

09/02/2011 Peristaltics take on the nasties

Surface treatment technologies specialist AHC Benelux reports that its peristaltic pump is working well, handling aggressive wastewater fluids. » Read More

09/02/2011 Ceramic liner is tougher than coal clinker

Material protection specialist Kingfisher says it has solved a problem of rapidly wearing surfaces at an unnamed power station, where two other firms' trial installations had failed. » Read More

09/02/2011 Compressor cuts costs at oldest brewery

Weihenstephan brewery in Freising near Munich is reporting a 30% reduction in compressed air energy costs since installing a variable speed, oil-free compressor from compare. » Read More

09/02/2011 Hot stuff

Proper maintenance and repair of furnace linings and insulation can result in significant energy savings, with the cost of new materials often being recouped within 12—24 months. Thomas Rebernak and Steve Chernak explain » Read More

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