Plant Equipment Feature Library

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

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14/02/2022 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 » Read More

14/02/2022 Taming the overflow storm

Regulation governing sewer storm overflows has been markedly stepped up. As a result, monitoring devices are being installed across all water authorities to combat the soaring number of discharges. By Brian Wall » Read More

14/02/2022 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 » Read More

14/02/2022 Motors: decode your nameplate

Whether you are looking to replace or repair a motor, when talking to your supplier or service provider, it is important to give them accurate details of the motor you currently have. The most relevant information should be recorded on the ... » Read More

28/01/2022 Driving for more efficiency

The optimisation of energy usage by electric motors can lead to environmental benefits as well as reductions in operational expenses (OPEX). Forward-looking businesses interested in reducing their motors’ energy use can now go further than ... » Read More

19/01/2022 Diesel alternatives

Plant operators are moving away from conventional diesel-powered equipment and into alternatives; but the reasons for this change are varied. Some want to reduce their carbon footprint for reasons of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ... » Read More

19/01/2022 Profile: coming in to land

Kelly Cole started her engineering career as an apprentice technician at GE Aviation, eventually progressing to a field service director. Earlier this year, she took a role as general manager of electric power for Caterpillar’s UK dealer ... » Read More

19/01/2022 Feedback devices for VFD and servo applications

One issue that often arises when designing closed-loop applications is the type of feedback to use on the motors. This article describes the different types of feedback devices for variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servos, as well as ... » Read More

19/01/2022 Training: practical into virtual

While many engineering courses are available online, how well, poorly or not at all do courses with practical content transfer to a virtual platform? By Steed Webzell » Read More

19/01/2022 Igus outlines the use of energy chains for theatre applications

Complicated stage applications can be implemented even in confined spaces and with high loads using moving energy supply systems such as the Igus e-spool and the zig-zag systems. » Read More

10/01/2022 Correct pump selection vital for seed treatment applications, says Watson Marlow

Seed treatment is a long-established and proven way for farmers to battle crop diseases and destructive insects, while simultaneously encouraging germination and promoting early season growth. The pumps within seed coating machines have a ... » Read More

16/12/2021 Motor testing

Regular motor checks and inspections form a fundamental part of predictive maintenance strategies By Steed Webzell » Read More

15/12/2021 Decode your motor’s nameplate

07/12/2021 Guidance for maintaining ageing electrical assets

EEMUA 227, Management of ageing electrical assets, is new guidance from the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association aimed at providing electrical engineers with a coherent, proactive system for managing ageing electrical ... » Read More

22/11/2021 Selecting the right blower for reliability and cost-effective operation

In the wastewater industry, aeration processes are essential to achieving high water quality standards, but they can also be one of the largest energy consumers. This combination makes reliability and energy efficiency very important ... » Read More

18/11/2021 CompAir white paper outlines why food and beverage manufacturers should opt for ...

CompAir has published a new white paper for the food and beverage industry, discussing how the right compressed air system can make an important contribution to an organisation’s overall sustainability ambitions, as well as help protect ... » Read More

04/11/2021 Four steps to better electrical resilience

Manufacturing sites depend on a reliable, failsafe power supply. Too many businesses use outdated and potentially unsafe electrical assets for their critical power needs, putting people, operations and their bottom line at risk. When it ... » Read More

18/10/2021 Hosed & home

If poorly administered, flexible hydraulic hose failures can damage machinery and the environment, and even endanger life. An effective hose management scheme is key to their long-term success. By Brian Wall » Read More

18/10/2021 (Don’t) blow me down

Emergency shutdown valves may be the last line of defence against a major incident occurring in a pressurised system. Little wonder specifications and maintenance are tightly regulated. By Toby Clark » Read More

05/10/2021 Tracking carbon in construction product manufacturing

At the Energy Management Exhibition (24-25 November), SOE is presenting a panel discussion on reducing energy consumption. It features members working across industry. Also speaking is Matthew Jenkinson, Tarmac Alfreton senior site ... » Read More

05/10/2021 Fire risks in AD facilities

Anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities are becoming ever more common in the UK, as a means of generating energy, in the form of biogas, from agricultural waste products that would otherwise contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. But as the ... » Read More

30/09/2021 Overhead crane maintenance

Electric overhead travelling cranes are a staple tool in many industrial facilities. A thorough inspection and maintenance regime is essential to keep them in prime condition. By Brian Wall » Read More

30/09/2021 Could batteries replace generators?

The supply shortages caused by COVID have focused the mind on threat scenarios. Critical infrastructure which depends on electrical power, such as water treatment, hospitals and data centres, typically require backup power to enable ... » Read More

16/09/2021 The biggest pumps in the world?

Among the largest pumps made for industry are the reactor coolant pumps used in modern PWR, pressurised water reactor-type nuclear power plants such as Sizewell B in Suffolk, and Hinkley Point C, currently being built. Each 10m-tall ... » Read More

16/09/2021 Pump retrofit beyond the bearing housing

Sulzer examines pump retrofit options outside of the bearing housing for single-stage overhung pumps to improve reliability and reduce operating costs » Read More

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