TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION ADVERTORIAL
New B850 Flow Computer makes it easy to measure true steam boiler efficiency
New compressor opens the door to savings at Shlegel
Products, a leader in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of door and window components, located in Newton Aycliffe. The compressor often broke down, creating a situation where there was not enough compressed air to power the weatherseal- making machinery on site. David Golightly, Shlegel’s Engineering Manager, contacted Thorite’s local North Shields Sales and Service Centre for assistance and a sales engineer arranged to visit the site. It was decided that as the compressor was not getting any younger it made sense to opt for a new replacement rather continuing to spend more on repairs. Thorite is the UK’s biggest independent pneumatic products and process systems distributor, and their engineer recommended the installation of an HPC compressor which would ensure maximum efficiency whilst occupying minimal space.
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n unreliable air compressor was causing major production problems for Shlegel Building
operators can now accurately measure true boiler efficiency without the need for Building Management or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that can be costly and time consuming to implement. Typically, steam system operators use burner efficiency to indicate boiler efficiency. However, this ignores energy losses that can occur after the burner, such as scaled or dirty heat transfer surfaces or excessive boiler blowdown rates. The only way to obtain true boiler efficiency is to meter all energy into the boiler (in the gas and feed water) and compare this with the useful energy out of the boiler (in the steam). The B850 Flow Computer is an all-in-one unit that uses input data from gas, water and steam flowmeters to calculate the energy efficiency of the boiler system without the need for additional equipment. The unit can display real-time and historical data for an easy way to detect drops in boiler efficiency and identify their causes quickly. This enables swift action to be taken to prevent unnecessary costs arising from inefficient boiler blowdown procedures, degradation of insulation or a system failure (for example, in heat recovery equipment). Using burner efficiency data alone, such changes can often go unnoticed until an expensive fuel bill comes in. The B850 Flow Computer therefore enables energy and facilities managers to benchmark the efficiency of boiler settings and operating procedure, allowing energy and cost saving measures to be effectively implemented. It also provides proof of return on investment for any related expenditure.
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hen space is your largest fixed cost, as is the case at St. Helens based Cheshire Mouldings, the pressure is on to
make the most of it. Since Combilifts replaced a combination of counterbalance trucks and a sideloader, MD John Carney calculates that 50% extra storage space has been achieved on the premises. The company’s most recent investment was in a combination of a new warehouse, racking and a third Combilift – a C3000 Combi-ST stand on truck, which has once again enabled every inch of space to be exploited for optimum stock density. Cheshire Mouldings was founded in Warrington in 1988 and is now one of the leading stairpart and moulding manufacturers in the UK, supplying major national retailers as well as small independents with an extensive range of decking, moulding and joinery products.
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Growing demand for latest Tundra refrigeration dryers T
he latest Tundra refrigeration air dryers from Hi-line Industries Ltd offer even more benefits to potential users of these advanced
products. With an ever expanding customer list, the Tundra range, which was first introduced in 2012, continues to prove popular in a host of industrial applications. And it’s easy to see why. For instance, not only is the range designed with energy efficiency and reliability in mind, but the breadth of choice – there are no less than 16 models available in the standard range (available ex-stock) – means dryers with air throughput from 35 to 2727 m³hr can be selected. Among recently added features is an ultra-high efficiency heat exchanger. Any customers interested in a new Tundra refrigeration air dryer might also like to know that for a limited time, Hi-line is giving away a free barrel of beer with every order.
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ith the launch of the Spirax Sarco B850 Flow Computer, steam system
Italian-designed safety footwear
combines innovation with safety and style
safety boots and shoes to the ever popular TROJAN® brand. Designed to meet Arco’s exacting standards, the range puts style on a par with the safety and comfort features that buyers expect from a trusted brand. The boots and shoes have been extensively tested in Arco’s own laboratories and the heavy duty boots have also been proven in the field through extensive trials by meter readers from a large energy utility. Around 40 per cent of reported major injuries at work are caused by slips and trips, and ill-fitting or uncomfortable footwear can also cause damage and fatigue.
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rco, the UK’s leading safety company, has introduced a new range of five Italian-made
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