CONTENTS


Unleashing the digital potential of valve actuators


ENGINE & TURBINE TECHNOLOGY Value-added valves


Turbine tuning tech


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Steam turbine bypass valve design overhaul needed to mitigate increased cyclic load on power plants


Gas turbine combustion auto-tuning solution reduces NOx emissions by 120 tonnes a year


RENEWABLES Wind turbine welding success


Future prospects for hydrogen electrolysis


First electron beam welding of wind turbine monopile achieves dramatic results


Optimisation of cells through porous metallic components


Sustainability meets performance How advanced lubrication solutions can enable wind operators to meet


operational and environmental goals The ideal blend


Correlative determination of blended hydrogen in natural gas


Beyond corrosion


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Why energy operators should be changing the way they regard corrosion protection


Working at height with wind energy Detailing the importance of adhering to the latest safety standards


SAFETY 38 38


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Compact safety valve design Latest addition to relief valve arsenal offers easy installation, increased capacity and cost savings


Robust hearing protection for harsh environments


WASTE TO ENERGY No time to waste


Latest innovations demonstrate that the time is now for waste-to-energy schemes


New biomethane planet Three biogas plants for Greece


NUCLEAR POWER Robot to the rescue


Robots manufactured to remove risks to humans during emergencies at nuclear plants


Radiation survey meter payload for drone


Future focus Interviewing Götz Ruprecht to discover his vision for the future of nuclear power


A UK-first at Sellafield Reliable detection at nuclear plants


EVENT PREVIEW Offshore energy event expands


The Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2023 will take place on the 28th and 29th of November in Amsterdam


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