High performance composite v-belts for reliability in the HVAC sector
ACCORDING to BMG, reduced life of V-belts operating in the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) sector is a major concern to the industry, in spite of...
Advanced CCGT plant relies on efficient pumps
THE EDF Energy combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) 605 MW power plant in Bouchain, France is one of the most energy-efficient in the world. EDF...
Laser tool simplifies precision shaft alignment
The powerful Fluke 831 Laser simplifies precision shaft alignment and saves thousands in downtime and energy waste by making it practical to align most...
Intelligent oil-sealed screw vacuum pumps with VSD technology
The engine of any central vacuum system is the vacuum pump. Variable demand from your process often leads to frequent start-stops. These can in...
Efforts in full swing to clean up Eskom
Efforts to root out, unravel and disrupt corruption at Eskom are gaining momentum.
This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa through his weekly newsletter.
Over the...
BASF and MAN Energy Solutions plan industrial-scale heat pump
THE planned industrial-scale heat pump will enable production of steam using electricity from renewable energy, taking waste heat from the cooling water system at...
National survey reveals lack of safety trends in SME road freight sector
AN online survey conducted earlier this year by JC Auditors (JCA) has highlighted a concerning lack of safety systems within the road freight sector...
Chainsaw usage – how to stay safe
CHAINSAWS, vital tools in numerous industries and even domestic use, offer significant applications but also inherent risks if utilised incorrectly. To ensure the safety...
WCG launches electricity wheeling toolkit for municipalities
The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers and the Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities Mireille Wenger launched the Western Cape Government’s electricity...
Africa Energy Indaba: Illuminating the path forward as it celebrates its 16th Edition in...
The continent's most prestigious energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba, is set to celebrate its 16th edition in 2024, marking another significant milestone...
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