A mineral wool production facility was on the lookout for a compressed air solution to integrate into its upgrade programme. The installation of a compressed air system from Atlas Copco fulfilled the company's need for energy efficiency while providing a net capacity more than sufficient to meet increased plant air requirements. 08 March 2010
Pump consultant, Brian Nesbitt attempts to clarify the technical language used by pump engineers by explaining common terms used in conjunction with pump application and pump design. 23 February 2010
In this short series of articles, Rafael Ocampo examines the basic theory concerning fatigue, the influence of stress raisers on fatigue failure, and the steps to take to reduce fatigue failures. 23 February 2010
Despite the tight credit markets and challenging global economy, 2008 saw further consolidation within the pump sector. Listed below are the transactions that took place during the first and second quarters of 2008. Third and fourth quarter deals were published in the February 2009 issue of Pump Industry Analyst. Subscribers to Pump Industry Analyst have access to a 4-year archive on the website as part of their annual subscription. 03 June 2009
As our energy reserves dwindle while costs continue to rise and as the spectre of climate change looms ever larger, it becomes ever more imperative to take action on energy savings. Recent legislation is now making the route of no-action impossible. Danfoss' John Martin, strategic business area manager, HVAC put the case forward for intelligent inverter speed control of fans and pumps in buildings. 20 March 2009
For decades it has been common practice to use circulation pumps in household central heating systems. The advantages are simple: a low noise level, an efficient wet runner motor and a maintenance-free design. Dr. Holger Krasmann, General Manager of the WILO Pump Group in Germany, explains the development of the technology and predicts its dramatic effects on energy consumption. 20 March 2009
A European office block was experiencing problems with its HVAC system. The answer was found by installing Variable Speed Drives that could be integrated with the new control system to improve ventilation management. 18 March 2009
When a Croatian hotel needed a wastewater treatment plant installed on site, but had no existing connection to the municipal sewer tunnel system, a bespoke plant was the only realistic option. A system of modular PE sewage treatment tanks with six Tsurumi submersible aerators was a cost effective solution that also met local noise level requirements 02 March 2009
At the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park, China, a new waste incinerator system was designed to decontaminate and neutralize solids, liquids, gases, and sludges. Calling on a service and equipment supplier for the rock and minerals processing industry, the park was looking to achieve steady temperatures and efficient disposal, while maintaining a high level of safety at all times. 02 March 2009
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