INDUSTRY NEWS
SMART TENSIONING SYSTEM
Designed to further improve safety whilst reducing overall processing time by as much as 50% in the construction of critical energy infrastructure such as wind turbines and nuclear reactors, a new Smart Tensioning System (STS) has been launched by Atlas Copco. Ensuring an even more cost- efficient, accurate and traceable bolt tensioning solution for field- based applications in the energy sector, the STS is a fully integrated system that guides the operator through every step of the process. By combining its tensioning
tech with total data capability, Atlas Copco’s latest upgrade to its Smart Connected Bolting portfolio, not only reduces processing time by up to half but also prevents errors and rework, thereby saving operators both time and money
Scottish solar giant gets switched on
A solar scheme of seismic proportions is now live at Scottish Water’s most energy intensive site. The five-million- pound scheme, led by Scottish Water Horizons, has seen 8,448 ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at Balmore Water Treatment Works in East Dunbartonshire. It is by far the largest solar scheme
in Scottish Water’s portfolio to date. 19% of the electricity needed to
operate the facility will now be offset through green technology, achieving colossal savings of 1,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per annum. Outgoing chief executive of
Scottish Water, Douglas Millican, has spent many of his 20 years’
Renewable hydrogen project
Together with Lhyfe and Skyborn, ABB will drive large-scale integration of production of offshore wind renewable hydrogen into the energy system in the SoutH2Port project Powered by Skyborn’s planned
offshore wind farm, the plant in Söderhamn, Sweden, will produce around 240 tons of hydrogen per
day, equivalent of around 1.8 million barrels of oil per annum ABB will apply critical expertise
to optimise the integration of the hydrogen and electricity production across entire ecosystem including automation, electrical and digital technologies
ABB is collaborating with Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of renewable hydrogen, and Skyborn, a global leader in renewable energy, to jointly realise and optimise one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen projects ever, SoutH2Port.
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service driving the organisation’s net zero journey. During his time, he committed Scottish Water to achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Recognising Balmore’s importance and contribution towards this goal, he said: “This PV scheme at Balmore Water Treatment Works near Torrance is a prime example of how we can use existing Scottish Water assets to adapt, invest, and innovate to support a flourishing Scotland. It is a hugely important milestone for us in our net zero journey.
NEW CONTACT REPEATER
Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has launched the Omniterm FCX, a fibre optic switch contact signal repeater unit that transmits a switch contact status signal bidirectionally up to 20 km. The first with a safety integrity level (SIL) 2 rating, the FCX will reassure system designers that they can build it into safety critical systems. The unit uses fail-safe 1oo2 architecture and is ideal for the controlled, emergency shutdown of electrical substations and other safety critical applications. The transceiver is compatible with either 850 nm multi-mode or 1,310nm single mode fibre optic cabling; the latter can send switch contact signals up to 20km of range.
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