Ask a manufacturer for their thoughts on green business and, privately, they may tell you that it does not necessarily equate to good business. Probe a little deeper and they might even tell you that you can have one or the other – sustainability or profitability – but not both, asserts Graham Coats, Sales Director at CMCNV

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From the first industrial revolution to the fourth, inspirational change has been driven by a willingness to embrace the unconventional and cross traditional industry boundaries. A partnership between one of the UK’s oldest and best-known boiler manufacturers, Byworth Boilers with SICK’s industrial instrumentation division, has helped fine-tune its boiler house controls to save up to 7% on customer fuel bills

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In these dark days of preoccupation with personal and economic survival it may be judged understandable but unwise to overlook the important issue of production equipment health, a consideration which will be vital in our eventual recovery back to full productivity across the industrial landscape, asserts Alexander Pavlov, General Manager, Atlas Copco Compressors UK & Ireland

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Ask a manufacturer for their thoughts on green business and, privately, they may tell you that it does not necessarily equate to good business. Probe a little deeper and they might even tell you that you can have one or the other – sustainability or profitability – but not both, asserts Graham Coats, Sales Director at CMCNV

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Arigna Fuels in County Roscommon in Ireland is an innovative company that converts biomass into a high energy, high density and greener fuel with the same burning characteristics as many existing fossil based fuels.  It developed its own pioneering processing system based around torrefaction (the process of heating biomass in the absence of oxygen) to achieve this. Chris Horsley, Director - Process Engineering Division, Babcock Wanso, explains more.

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One of the oldest breweries in the world, Einbecker Brewery, has upgraded its existing compressed air units to the Ultima technology from leading compressor manufacturer CompAir, predicting to cut energy costs at the facility by up to 25 per cent.

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Continuing to run equipment on recycled refrigerant, exempt from the imminent F-Gas ban on 1st January 2020, is an expensive risk to take due to expected supply and demand issues, warns Aggreko.

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According to James Thompson, managing director of Gen-C, an independent CHP parts and service provider, the following five smart upgrades can transform any gas engine into a more efficient and profitable piece of kit

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The ‘as-a-service’ business model has redefined the way we access information technology because it gives businesses better control over their IT. Now, the same model is delivering compelling benefits for energy, says Kimberly Littlefield of Enel X.

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Loss of power or data can be catastrophic for industrial plants, affecting both operational efficiency and safety. It is therefore critical to specify cable protection correctly to ensure uninterrupted performance.

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Veolia, is urging organisations to re-think their energy policies in light of recent power losses.

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When insurance inspectors recommended that 10 heating and hot water boilers at a leading UK University be replaced due to substandard quality, it was discovered that the original supplier had not only switched production of its boilers without informing the university, but worse still, was itself no longer trading. Thankfully, expert assistance from renowned hot water and steam specialist, CFB Boilers, helped to solves the issue.

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There are many variables to consider when specifying cable protection, such as the choice of material, new or retrofitted options or even whether to opt for bespoke-designed cable protection. Flexible conduit manufacturer, Flexicon, explores the options available to ensure the specification suits the application.

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A common question in the compressed air industry is choosing between a rotary vane and reciprocating (piston) compressor. Steve Downes, Hydrovane Sales and Product Manager at Gardner Denver, looks to settle this debate, outlining why rotary vane technology is often more suitable for those seeking a long-term compressed air solution.

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Manufacturers and installers of energy efficient lighting solutions Ecolighting has recently installed new LED lighting at the Butcher’s Pet Care warehouse facility in Crick to upgrade the company’s previous systems. 

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Following recent energy shortages across Ireland, companies are being urged to adopt alternative energy solutions. Aggreko says its bridging gap service can help Irish industry start the process of implementing a decentralised energy solution.

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A report into the global air compressor market has found that oil-free air compressors are expected to increase their share of the market. However, oil-free compressors can come at a higher price than oil-lubricated equivalents, can be less energy efficient, cost more to maintain and still require downstream filtration to ensure ‘oil-free’ air. So are they the most appropriate option? Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explains why he thinks oil-free compressors aren’t as infallible, or ne

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Martin Cooke, technical director for Baltur in the UK, discusses the considerations to bear in mind when selecting a replacement industrial heating system.

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In this issue of IP&E, the news from the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is that it has welcomed its new president, Jason Morgan, and said a well-deserved congratulations to the winner of this year’s Primary Engineer Rogers Knight award

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Free cooling is a fast, effective and economical way for industrial end-users to reduce process cooling energy costs, in some cases by up to 80%. Get the specification right and the system can pay for itself within 18 months; get it wrong and the investment may fail to live up to expectations. Richard Metcalfe, director – UK & Ireland Sales & Service at ICS Cool Energy looks at the pros and cons of two of the most popular types of free cooling systems. 

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The Arcotherm EC32 is a highly efficient, dual voltage heating system. With a 29kW heating capacity and 45L tank capacity, it can be used for a whole range of domestic and commercial needs.

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Available as Single, Double or Four Row.

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The maintenance management system of choice for maintenance professionals:

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Pure steam production that is sterile and free of minerals.

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KING’S BOILER HIRE are the UK’s largest providers of temporary industrial boiler plant.

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As the name suggests, the Jumbo 150 Archotherm heater is one of the largest we have available at Ideal Heat Solutions. Adaptable and versatile, a 2 or 4-way splitter can be added to this Jumbo unit so it can be ducted up to 160m.

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Available as single or double row, in metric and inch sizes, they can be produced as either TDO (one double cup and two single row cones) and TDI (one double cone and two single row cups).

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Fronius UK Ltd run a number of training courses based at the training center located at their Head Office in Milton Keynes.

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The Idhammar WCM suite of functions provides World Class Manufacturing sites with a fast and efficient means of supporting all major pillars in the WCM methodology.

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ERIKS Flexible Ducting Products include a complete range of Flexible Ductings, Suction & Delivery Hoses.

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LEDHut’s new range of LUMiLife 2D integrated LED ceiling lights offer a long lifespan of 30,000 hours and an impressive 1,000-lumen output for high-quality, super-bright light.

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TSE Small Thermal Shock  Simple to install and operate!

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Thrust ball bearings are divided into single and double direction types.

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The 1.2MW containerised boiler is the largest of our ready-made packaged plant room systems. It’s able to provide consistent heat up to 90°C for heat and hot water requirements in many different demanding environments.

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For reliable, removal of water/oil condensate from a compressed air system. Available in: 12v, 24v, 110v and 240v. Inner/Outer Port Sizes: 1/2"e; and 3/8"e; General Information: Small Compact design, Fully Automatic - No maintenance, One model for all duties and simple to install.

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