Energy Management and Sustainability
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Lighting: Holistic approach needed

When it comes to improving lighting systems, some facilities managers apply the same logic as they would to changing a simple light fitting at home; as a result, too many industrial and office buildings are poorly lit and far more expensive to run than they should be, according to Steve Gardner, sales director of EcolightingUK.

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Browser-based M&T package

MeterWeb 2 from Elcomponent is a browser-based M&T software package. Its multi-level approach allows users to configure dashboard presentations for ‘at a glance’ display of key messages and performance data. It also provides a fully configurable and comprehensive data analysis and reporting package.

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Air compressors and global warming

The summer of 2018 has delivered the longest heatwave in more than 40 years and, to many, represents the ever more evident issue of climate change. It is widely accepted that global warming presents one of the greatest risks to the planet, and therefore humanity, a fact which UK industry cannot and should not ignore. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explains the role of air compressors in reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced by the industrial sector 

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Specifying a compressor: To hire or to buy?

There are now a myriad of ways to purchase a stationary air compressor, with tried and trusted sales channels competing with newer e-commerce initiatives for buyers’ attention.  Stef Lievens, business line manager, industrial air, Atlas Copco Compressors UK & Ireland also considers an alternative approach

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LED lighting rolled out at tyre firm

Ecolighting UK Ltd has recently won an £850,000 contract with Stapleton Tyres to install LED lighting into its 11 warehouses around the country, saving the company in excess of 50% in energy and CO2 costs and significantly improving light levels

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Cloud-based energy control system

Independent Heating & Cooling provides air conditioning, ventilation, heating and controls solutions to industrial and commercial sectors. This extends from product specification to installation and ongoing maintenance of appliances and systems.

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Reverse cycle heat pump

The latest addition to the Swegon GOLD air handling unit is the RX/HC – a fully integrated reverse cycle heat pump, developed to complement energy recovery from the thermal wheel and provide tempered fresh air to the ventilation system.

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Is it time to replace your VSD?

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are renowned for being reliable and robust devices. If properly and regularly maintained there is no reason why a VSD will not function for 20+ years. Yet the replacement VSD market is growing at some 40% per annum. Andy Preston, UK Drives Product Manager, ABB, suggests a reason

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New compressor delivers savings

Based in Chesterfield, The Corrugated Case Company specialises in the design and manufacture of corrugated cardboard, fibreboard packaging and promotional material. A 2006 fixed speed 18.5kW compressor was struggling to keep up with increased demand, so the decision was taken to purchase a larger compressor.

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