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HOW TO PREVENT BIOGAS LEAKAGE 26th May 2020 Louise Smyth. Identifying a biogas leak can prevent a serious incident from occurring. AD plants have inherrent weak spots, which makes them susceptible to biogas leakage. A detection survey using a methane-sensitive monitor and laser, as well as injfrared devices, can spot biogas leaks invisible to the naked eye. The UK’s MOTOR CONTROLLERS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES 21st February 2013 Paul Boughton. Sevcon has expanded its range of advanced technology Gen4 AC motor controllers for electric vehicles with the introduction of a new ultra compact unit. The latest addition to the series is a new size 2 control unit that extends the vehicle control and power capabilities established by the existing Gen4 size 4 COMMON CAUSES OF REFRACTORY FAILURE 1. Fibre modules fallen from the roof. This is often material, design, or installation related. If the modules and support anchoring are missing, the most likely cause is an installation, insufficient stud welding, or excessive corrosion from the shell caused by sulphur or rust. If most of the fibre is missing but the support anchoring is HOW TO PREVENT DROPPED OBJECT HAZARDS A Dropped Object (DO) incident is a situation in which damage to equipment, serious injury to personnel, or even fatality, is caused by a loose item falling from height. Dropped object (DO) incidents present a major safety risk within both on- and offshore oil & gas environments. Rob Schlipper details how to choose a cost-effective

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THE FUTURE OF IN-VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT Jens Kahrweg introduces the four technologies needed to power in-vehicle infotainment systems of the future. Since the first ever car, the engineering and manufacturing industries have strived to improve everything from engines to designs. WILL 2021 BE THE YEAR DRIVERLESS CARS REALLY HELP THE UK politician Phillip Hammond has stated that the law will allow for driverless cars to be in use on roads around the country from 2021, for use under the guidance of a qualified driver. We’ll all benefit from this to some degree of course, but those that stand to benefit the most are disabled drivers, who will benefit for the following

reasons:

HOW TO PREVENT BIOGAS LEAKAGE 26th May 2020 Louise Smyth. Identifying a biogas leak can prevent a serious incident from occurring. AD plants have inherrent weak spots, which makes them susceptible to biogas leakage. A detection survey using a methane-sensitive monitor and laser, as well as injfrared devices, can spot biogas leaks invisible to the naked eye. The UK’s MOTOR CONTROLLERS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES 21st February 2013 Paul Boughton. Sevcon has expanded its range of advanced technology Gen4 AC motor controllers for electric vehicles with the introduction of a new ultra compact unit. The latest addition to the series is a new size 2 control unit that extends the vehicle control and power capabilities established by the existing Gen4 size 4 COMMON CAUSES OF REFRACTORY FAILURE 1. Fibre modules fallen from the roof. This is often material, design, or installation related. If the modules and support anchoring are missing, the most likely cause is an installation, insufficient stud welding, or excessive corrosion from the shell caused by sulphur or rust. If most of the fibre is missing but the support anchoring is HOW TO PREVENT DROPPED OBJECT HAZARDS A Dropped Object (DO) incident is a situation in which damage to equipment, serious injury to personnel, or even fatality, is caused by a loose item falling from height. Dropped object (DO) incidents present a major safety risk within both on- and offshore oil & gas environments. Rob Schlipper details how to choose a cost-effective

barrier to

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NEW STANDARDS FOR OIL-IN-WATER ANALYSERS Joint Industry Project launched to establish new global standards and practices for online oil-in-water analysers at remote locations. TÃœV SÃœD National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) that will support regulatory authorities and industry to establish new standards and practices for the use of online oil-in-water analysers at remote locations. TURNING THE TIDE WITH VANADIUM FLOW BATTERIES Matt Harper reveals how vanadium flow batteries unlock the potential of tidal power and green hydrogen. Generating clean energy from the rise and fall of the tide has captured the imagination of engineers

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LEAK AND FLOW TEST SYSTEM Chell Instruments has announced its latest development, the PIT 100, a self-contained automated leak and flow test system.. Pipe-work integrity (known as the PIT 100) performs a number of tests to determine the integrity of pressurised pipe-work, looms or harnesses. COMMON CAUSES OF REFRACTORY FAILURE 1. Fibre modules fallen from the roof. This is often material, design, or installation related. If the modules and support anchoring are missing, the most likely cause is an installation, insufficient stud welding, or excessive corrosion from the shell caused by sulphur or rust. If most of the fibre is missing but the support anchoring is PROBLEM-SOLVING FOR SOLENOID VALVES Solenoid valves are a critical component in the automation process for many industries, including food production. Their job is to regulate the flow of gases and liquids in industrial processes. MINIATURE BUCK CONVERTER DELIVERS 4A The RPX-4.0 is rated to 3.8 to 36V input and programmable 1 to 7V output at 4A. With a compact 5mm x 5.5mm footprint and low 4.1mm height in a thermally-enhanced QFN package, the buck module pushes the limit on power density. WHY YOU SHOULD ADOPT A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SAFETY Safety is the state of being safe. To be safe is to be protected from an event, or from exposure to circumstances that can lead to a non-desirable consequence such as the loss of possessions, health, or at worst, loss of life. The term holistic was summarised excellently by the philosopher Aristotle: “The whole is more than the sum of its ENGINEERING NEWS & OPINION Read the latest engineering news across a number of sectors including: chemical, technology, software, oil and gas, mining and design on

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COMMON CAUSES OF REFRACTORY FAILURE 1. Fibre modules fallen from the roof. This is often material, design, or installation related. If the modules and support anchoring are missing, the most likely cause is an installation, insufficient stud welding, or excessive corrosion from the shell caused by sulphur or rust. If most of the fibre is missing but the support anchoring is HOW TO PREVENT BIOGAS LEAKAGE 26th May 2020 Louise Smyth. Identifying a biogas leak can prevent a serious incident from occurring. AD plants have inherrent weak spots, which makes them susceptible to biogas leakage. A detection survey using a methane-sensitive monitor and laser, as well as injfrared devices, can spot biogas leaks invisible to the naked eye. The UK’s CAN EV BATTERIES BE SUCCESSFULLY RECYCLED? Previously exhausted EV batteries have been just dumped or partially recycled through a pyro-metallurgical processes with the low recovery rate of 40%. Chris Stoddart, president, New Flyer added, “As our customers transition to zero-emission mobility, they do so with a focus on cradle to grave sustainability. The demand for battery

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POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METERS: PROS, CONS AND SELECTION All PD meters require clean fluid so a filtration level of 100µm is usual. Some meters can actually block the flow if a larger particle is trapped in the wrong place. Many meters are not made in high specification materials and therefore corrosion can be a concern. An all plastic or all 316SS meter is the exception rather than the rule. HOW CAN FISHING NETS BE RECYCLED? The results of compounding recycled fishing nets with virgin HDPE showed that another important variable is the blend ratio, as this further determines the properties of the material. The best overall results are 50/50. The strength of the recycled material is maintained and the processability conditions are improved. ENGINEERING NEWS & OPINION Read the latest engineering news across a number of sectors including: chemical, technology, software, oil and gas, mining and design on

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THE FUTURE OF IN-VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT Jens Kahrweg introduces the four technologies needed to power in-vehicle infotainment systems of the future. Since the first ever car, the engineering and manufacturing industries have strived to improve everything from engines to designs. WILL 2021 BE THE YEAR DRIVERLESS CARS REALLY HELP THE UK politician Phillip Hammond has stated that the law will allow for driverless cars to be in use on roads around the country from 2021, for use under the guidance of a qualified driver. We’ll all benefit from this to some degree of course, but those that stand to benefit the most are disabled drivers, who will benefit for the following

reasons:

COMPACT MINI BALL VALVES FOR TIGHT SPOTS Responding to a growing demand for miniaturisation, Camozzi Automation’s new Series 29 Mini Ball Valves can be used to open or close air or fluids in industrial applications located in extremely reduced spaces. The miniaturised dimensions and light weight of Series 29 enables quick installation at any point in the system, with push-in connection or thread and compatibility with polymer NEW TECHNOLOGIES REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF COALSEE MORE ON

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COMMON CAUSES OF REFRACTORY FAILURE 1. Fibre modules fallen from the roof. This is often material, design, or installation related. If the modules and support anchoring are missing, the most likely cause is an installation, insufficient stud welding, or excessive corrosion from the shell caused by sulphur or rust. If most of the fibre is missing but the support anchoring is HOW TO PREVENT BIOGAS LEAKAGE 26th May 2020 Louise Smyth. Identifying a biogas leak can prevent a serious incident from occurring. AD plants have inherrent weak spots, which makes them susceptible to biogas leakage. A detection survey using a methane-sensitive monitor and laser, as well as injfrared devices, can spot biogas leaks invisible to the naked eye. The UK’s CAN EV BATTERIES BE SUCCESSFULLY RECYCLED? Previously exhausted EV batteries have been just dumped or partially recycled through a pyro-metallurgical processes with the low recovery rate of 40%. Chris Stoddart, president, New Flyer added, “As our customers transition to zero-emission mobility, they do so with a focus on cradle to grave sustainability. The demand for battery

recycling

POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT METERS: PROS, CONS AND SELECTION All PD meters require clean fluid so a filtration level of 100µm is usual. Some meters can actually block the flow if a larger particle is trapped in the wrong place. Many meters are not made in high specification materials and therefore corrosion can be a concern. An all plastic or all 316SS meter is the exception rather than the rule. HOW CAN FISHING NETS BE RECYCLED? The results of compounding recycled fishing nets with virgin HDPE showed that another important variable is the blend ratio, as this further determines the properties of the material. The best overall results are 50/50. The strength of the recycled material is maintained and the processability conditions are improved. ENGINEERING NEWS & OPINION Read the latest engineering news across a number of sectors including: chemical, technology, software, oil and gas, mining and design on

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safely.

LEAK AND FLOW TEST SYSTEM Chell Instruments has announced its latest development, the PIT 100, a self-contained automated leak and flow test system.. Pipe-work integrity (known as the PIT 100) performs a number of tests to determine the integrity of pressurised pipe-work, looms or harnesses. TURNING THE TIDE WITH VANADIUM FLOW BATTERIES Matt Harper reveals how vanadium flow batteries unlock the potential of tidal power and green hydrogen. Generating clean energy from the rise and fall of the tide has captured the imagination of engineers

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PROBLEM-SOLVING FOR SOLENOID VALVES Solenoid valves are a critical component in the automation process for many industries, including food production. Their job is to regulate the flow of gases and liquids in industrial processes. MINIATURE BUCK CONVERTER DELIVERS 4A The RPX-4.0 is rated to 3.8 to 36V input and programmable 1 to 7V output at 4A. With a compact 5mm x 5.5mm footprint and low 4.1mm height in a thermally-enhanced QFN package, the buck module pushes the limit on power density.

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