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Energy


Increased level measurement accuracy

A maintenance-free and more accurate solution is available from TC-Klinger based on the guided wave radar (microwave) principle
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Inverter range caters for variable torque applications

Available in a number of designs, including IP55 variants of the QD:E and QD:CT PLUS that are suited to harsh environments
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Major tidal turbine contract

The Neptune demonstration design is on schedule for delivery in 2010 at the UK tidal test centre located in Orkney, as a precursor to commercial deployment MORE »

Drive saves £14,000 in a year

The drive replaces automotive supplier’s existing single-speed starter works in conjunction with a compressor management system MORE »

// - Energy improvement: look at the big picture for real savings

// - Rugged Ethernet switches for extreme environments

// - HVDC cable sets standard for transmission projects

// - Clustering feature enables integration of all facilities and control on yacht

// - Intelligent actuation allows better system control at solar power plan

// - Flexible meter technology for a fast changing energy market

// - ‘Smallest’ MID compliant energy meters

// - Dc motors deliver high performance and efficiency for electric motorcycles

// - Small drives can mean big energy savings on production lines

// - Pump sensors and controller deployed to power car plant HVAC

// - Flat Stations increase comfort and save heating energy

// - Design advances extend the scope of heat exchangers into new areas

// - Ultra Low NOx burners in practice

// - Novel pumping technology operates by using solar energy or waste heat

// - Laser-based security system for extreme weather conditions

// - Exploring benefits of quasi-resonant converters for power supply systems

// - NTC thermistors: versatile and durable

// - Finding new ways to squeeze more energy from mature fields

// - Cable protection is stronger, lighter and more versatile

// - The quest for better ways of imaging oil and gas reservoirs

// - Extracting more from seismic data to get better subsurface models

// - Borehole seismic acquisition gives 'high definition' results

// - Eyes on the Arctic as race to find undiscovered energy intensifies

// - Seismic power source ups geohazard survey efficiency

// - Vertical-axis wind turbine gets go-ahead

// - LEDs offer rare ray of hope during electronics downturn

// - Future success: co-operation and collaboration is imperative

// - North American large-diameter pipe orders under pressure

// - Microbe has potential use in recovery from oil sands

// - Next-generation nozzle check valve reduce operating costs

// - Sulphur in auto oils and fuels: monitoring to global standards

// - Intrinsic safety barriers for hazardous areas

// - High-flow resins enable parts to have thinner walls

// - Ball bearings benefit from 30 per cent less friction

// - Legislation key to integrated photovoltaics growth

// - Manufacturters’ electricity costs 51 per cent higher than last year

// - Redesigned dryer range boosts efficiency

// - Space-saving mobile radio modem for industrial applications

// - Wireless power: the next wave in powering electronic devices

// - Computer-on-module is more compact

// - Speed control mounts on permanent magnet DC motors

// - Computer-on-module with 45nm Intel Core2 Duo processor

// - Component part leveller/straighteners

// - Prototyping hardware reduces development times

// - A multitude of means to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions

// - Micro-manufacturing now offers advantages for specialist processes

// - Roller chain drives offer longer life, even in harsh environments

// - Dc motors deliver higher performance and efficiency

// - What exactly is an ac drive and just how does it work?

// - New drive modules offer easy integration and more flexibility

// - Despite the advantages of ac, dc drives still have a future

// - Low harmonic drives ease stress on the power supply

// - Switchgear key for ultra high-voltage ac transmission

// - Statistics and predictions for motion control market

// - Sewerage sludge materials handling package

// - Thermal camera identifies heat loss

// - Coal-fired power plants capacity to grow by 35 per cent in next 10 years

// - Resin systems for advanced graphite composite fuel cell bipolar plates

// - Redesigned ball bearings deliver improved performances

// - Stepper motor technology avoids loss of synchronisation

// - Process analysers - pushing for the standardisation of devices

// - Overspraying can reduce energy consumption by 30 per cent

// - Robust future for low voltage ac and dc drives market

// - Multiple processes in one machine only

// - Advanced solutions key to creating competitive advantage

// - Powder testing for optimal process design and operation

// - Pumps for molten salts

// - Doubts raised over safety of two widely used plastics chemicals

// - Affordability, portability and precision key to thermal imaging

// - Membranes for use in thermal concentration processes

// - Modelling transformers for high-voltage power distribution

// - Optimising electricity supply to boost efficiency and reliability

// - CFB offers potential solution to carbon emissions problem

// - Modular steam boiler

// - Co-ordinated control ensures quality assured energy supply

// - Lubricating the wheels of innovation to reduce friction

// - Quick steam generator boots automatically from cold state

// - Actuators must withstand high humidity, salt, wind and rain

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Initiative boosts anaerobic digestion expansion plans

// - Development of specialist quality materials will dominate in 2009

// - Modular steam boiler

// - Planetary gearboxes: a solution for driving peristaltic pumps

// - Materials focus on insulation, energy, emissions and quality

// - Better power transmission helps stabilises manufacturing process

// - Oxidation technologies for destruction of volatile organic compounds

// - Easier connection of measurement systems to a PC

// - Market research shows decline in demand for low-voltage drives

// - Engineering design optimisation on a Saas basis

// - Air-air heat exchangers save costs

// - Wireless access points give 40km coverage

// - Egypt announces results of gas licensing in Mediterranean

// - Pneumatic tubing designed for use in energy chains

// - Digital automation of coal gasification plant

// - Asset management: seamless solutions key to creating business advantage

// - Roller chain drives offer long life in harsh environments

// - Dc motors deliver higher performance and efficiency

// - Improve fuel efficiency and cut automotive emissions

// - Inverter module offers higher efficiency

// - Permanent-magnet gearmotors offered with speed control option

// - Motor bearings benefit form lower friction

// - Refrigeration plant supplies rapid cooling

// - Fuel for thought: how to meet the growing demands of industry

// - Digital microstepping drive gives quieter, smoother motion

// - Chiller cuts cooling energy costs by up to 50 per cent

// - 'Significant' potential for electric drives in the chemical industry

// - Air conditioning features thermal wheels

// - Mini projector is small enough for cellphones

// - Pulse ranging technology can be used within all sizes of sensor

// - Custom mixed signal ICs can be more economical than you may think

// - Replacing PCs and SBCs with a low power embedded platform

// - Latest PCB technology boosts power electronics performance

// - Top-down approach to the simplification of PSU selection

// - Wireless microcontroller technology plays key role in energy efficiency

// - New range of touch-sensitive buttons

// - Power grid: modelling and simulation key to security, reliability and efficiency

// - Building automation: centralised control of single or multi-sites

// - Compressed air: saving a packet at corrugated packaging plant

// - Gas meters provide smart two-way communication of accurate data

// - Energy-efficient motors: new standard supports market

// - Efficient gearboxes ensure reduced energy consumption at sewage works

// - Monitoring motor vibration: it can harm both energy and efficiency

// - HVAC drives tailored to building automation industry

// - Cam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners

// - Chinese projects focus on the economics of heat recovery

// - Record-breaking wind-powered car gives a glimpse of the future

// - Energy curable technologies and printed electronics

// - Sustainable compounds use natural fibres and fillers

// - EISA-compliant motors from European supplier

// - Safety system protects personnel and operations

// - Field-mountable RTU controller offers high availability

// - AUV supports environmental monitoring, wide area surveys

// - Survey data vital to selecting routes for subsea pipelines

// - Challenging times as doubts raised over CSEM technique

// - 3D seismic data: taking a smarter approach to interpretation

// - Variable speed drives: the ecological payback

// - Electric actuators are an alternative to pneumatics

// - More UK gas storage needed to ensure integrity of supply

// - Rubber 'barges' key to helping contain oil spillage accidents

// - Exploring pulse arc welding

// - Gas pipeline monitoring: moving from analogue to wireless

// - Putting the brakes on subsea oil platforms for secure mooring

// - Actuation design evolves for potentially explosive areas

// - Phase separation: meeting the technical challenges

// - High tech solutions to recycling drilling process by-products

// - Energy harvesting platform with wireless microcontroller

// - Wind turbine bearings benefit from Durotect B coating

// - High-speed electric motor offers high energy-efficiency

// - Mechatronic software design package in development

// - IEC launches portal for global standards for Smart Grid

// - Labview 2009 introduces wireless sensor network platform

// - Landfill gas set to generate green income

// - Maintenance free, passive sonar locator system

// - Wireless temperature sensors need no batteries

// - Energy-saving conveyor chains from Tsubaki

// - Round cylinders feature self-adjusting pneumatic cushioning

// - Magnetic sensor bearing designed for micro-hybrid cars

// - How to manufacture cars and reduce their environmental impact

// - Resin developments speed up the automotive production process

// - Electroactive polymer actuators feature microstructured surface

// - Recycled plastics offer commercial and environmental benefits

// - Automatic motor base improves reliability and uptime in critical applications

// - Condition monitoring units provide sensing solution

// - International standard supports the market for energy-efficient motors

// - Drive for machine delivers on speed, simplicity and safety

// - Variable speed ac drives to change compressor industry

// - Harmonic distortion - how to combat an increasing problem

// - Motor efficiency software tool estimates payback

// - Energy-efficient machine tool technologies

// - Robot tool changer handles heavier loads

// - Mezzanine board adds two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

// - Embedded sensors generate their own energy

// - Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation

// - How clean is your steam? How to ensure the correct process grade

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - Measuring powder behaviour in relation to quality by design

// - Magnetically driven gear pumps give edge on costs

// - Trends and developments in temperature measurement

// - Main automation suppliers focus on integration and flexibility

// - Overcoming clogging problems during the pumping of sewage

// - Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency

// - Advanced automation needed to achieve smart grid success

// - The electrical grid of tomorrow will be flexible and self-healing

// - Security of supply: meeting the operational challenge of maintaining

// - Motors help minimising impact of sulphur dioxide on environment

// - Modularisation - a key driver to power plant efficiency

// - Largest circulating fluidised bed boiler begins production

// - Analysis platform for power systems

// - Automating functions at a Peruvian hydropower plant

// - Submerged tidal turbine goes with the flow on green energy

// - Organic Rankine cycle technology boosts onsite power projects

// - Stockpiling electrons: key to take-up of renewable energy?

// - Fusion energy: 3D software helps engineers develop next stage

// - Anti-wear and corrosion solutions boost boiler life

// - Using virtual reality to design and simulate power plant performance

// - Current sensor IC incorporates isolation

// - Novel chip material could hold 50 times more data

// - Compact screw jack delivers high performance

// - Renewable energy experts from Parker form focused team

// - Drive gets tough for wet outdoor process conditions

// - Strategic tie-ups the way ahead for automation providers

// - Get smart and cut energy costs with integrated motor controls

// - Modular high speed separator makes maintenance simple

// - Legislation continues to drive novel polymer development

// - Ultrasonication boosts heterogeneous reactions

// - Mechatronics design process simplified

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - Microchannel technology intensifies distillation process

// - Take a top-down approach to simplify PSU selection

// - AchemAsia 2010: process engineering community meets

// - Ac drives designed for permanent-magnet motors

// - Romanian cogeneration plant meets EU energy efficiency goals

// - Multi-billion dollar investment spurs US transition to smart energy grid

// - Holistic energy saving strategy unites production and the environment

// - Eco-design directive: does it go far enough on carbon reduction?

// - Steam management brings major savings in condensate recovery

// - Specialist lighting solutions reap economic rewards for industry

// - Hydrogen fuel cells: from automotive power to distributed generation

// - The global heat is on: preparing for a carbon-constrained world

// - Risk analysis for low carbon systems

// - Modelling, simulating and testing of renewable energy technologies

// - Photovoltaic process specification helps cut solar cell production costs

// - AC drive controls multiple pumps

// - Punching holes in high-strength steel without wear parts

// - Red-Lion project delivers reduced-cost Li-Ion vehicle battery

// - Accustep enables stepper motors to be used in place of servos

// - UV ink pump is a 'world first'

// - Monitor energy usage from a mobile phone

// - I/O modules added to Lion-Link product range

// - Fluid mud density measurement saves harbour dredging costs

// - Sub-bottom survey of geological boundaries in the Arctic Circle

// - Reservoir characterisation: microseismics now a key tool

// - Oil supply set to grow to 2030 with no peak evident

// - Wave equation migration imaging gives clearer sub-salt definition

// - Accelerating 3D seismic data analysis on desktop workstations

// - Improving profitability and performance

// - Think small and make the most of associated gas developments

// - State of the arc: magnetism in pipes can stop welding progress

// - Simplify hydrocarbon allocation and production reporting

// - Maintain radio communications in remote environments

// - A life aquatic: ensuring marine diversity

// - Coal bed methane production: success depends on location

// - V-Cone steam flow meter suits district energy systems

// - WEG - An expanding global success story in power suuply, distribution, transmission, control and automation systems

// - Variable speed drives promote wind power in urban areas

// - Low-loss inductive components for solar power inverters

// - Dynamic simulators for improved plant performance

// - Researchers to develop energy-harvesting mat

 
 

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