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Making the case for new renewable energy materials

There is no single solution to the many challenges of future energy harvesting. There will be a number of solutions,...

Plate heat exchangers for energy conservation

With energy conservation becoming a major focus for manufacturers, the demand for plate heat exchangers is booming

Compressors equipped with advanced heat recovery systems

Atlas Copco to show 100 per cent energy recovery and quality air solutions at The Energy Event 2010
 
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Motors and Drives

Servo amplifiers designed for ultra-high-resolution motion control

Aerotech's new ML range of digital servo amplifiers are designed for ultra-high-resolution applications employing brushed or brushless linear or rotary motors

Allen-Bradley Powerflex 755 AC drives now rated to 450kW (700HP)

Rockwell is introducing more powerful versions of its Allen-Bradley Powerflex 755 AC drives, offering users ease of programming and maintenance

Stepper motors offer high holding torque

B and R Automation says its new 80MPF series stepper motors are among the most powerful on the market in terms of holding torque

Power Supplies

UPS can be rack mounted, used in floor-standing or tower configuration

PROTECT D. series has a power factor of 0.9 for communications room, computer room and data centre applications

Opportunities in the European market for stationary fuel cells

Research from Frost and Sullivan's suggests that the European market for stationary fuel cells will see very rapid growth over the next eight years

40A, three-phase power supply is 'smallest on the market'

Puls UK's new super-compact QT 40 power supply delivers 960W at 95.3 per cent efficiency, meaning that cooling fans are not necessary

Automation Systems

Meeting the 61850 challenge

Megger's Goose Message Interface converts GOOSE messages to binary inputs and outputs

Energy automation systems for reliable control and optimised energy import

Modern energy automation software systems support the users in their attempt to optimise engineering and production processes, to cut down energy consumption and wastage and, thus, to reduce costs. Jürgen Resch report

Take control when it comes to energy saving options

We are constantly being urged to fit inverter drives and save energy. But Jeff Whiting says we should not overlook their sister technology - controls

 

Renewable Energy

Asia Pacific photovoltaic markets expected to grow 85 per cent in 2010

Japanese and Chinese markets at the forefront in the region this year, says Solarbuzz

Filters for photovoltaic applications

Installed between the PV inverter and the solar panel, DC filters helps to meet EMC directives in grip-connected installations

Ultra pure water system features high efficiency reverse osmosis process

World’s largest silicon solar manufacturing factory in Malaysia to use GE’s HERO system

Waste-to-Energy

Air-air heat exchangers save costs

Rittal's new air-air heat exchangers offer multiple long-term benefits over alternative refrigerant-based air conditioners for electrical enclosures

Flowmeter for biomass fermentation and biogas processes

Biogas flow must be measured at several points in the system to provide operators with critical information for optimal gas production, control and reporting

Energy improvement: look at the big picture for real savings

Russell Page examines how a holistic approach to energy improvement can deliver real savings

Measurement & Control

Modular power-monitoring technology fulfils low-cost solar needs

Carlo Gavazzi adds Eos-Array Lite option to configurable PV-controller technology

Greenland replaces entire energy meter fleet

Gert Skriver reports on the comprehensive multi-utility automatic meter reading system in the world

Energy data management staying ahead in a changing market

Smart-metering technology - and the huge improvement it offers utilities and consumers alike in energy management information - is a powerful tool for any utility that is able to fully unlock its potential

 
 
 

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