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In this issue ■ CHP & District Heating ■ CPD Module: Drives & Motors ■ Smart Buildings ■ Compressed Air


COMPRESSED AIR


29 Simple maintenance steps to lower running costs


BCAS's Vanda Jones says building operators can make some simple energy-saving improvements that don't have to cost the earth


Demonstrating the benefi ts of heat networks Infrared heating warming the congregation The cleanest incineration plant in the world? NEWS � FEATURES � INTERVIEWS � REVIEWS � PRODUCT PROFILES � CPD MODULE � DIRECTORY � JOBS EIBI_0324_001_(T)_(CH)_converted.indd 1 07/03/2024 10:57 18 On The Cover


Through its 10% Taskforce campaign, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) hopes to educate operators on the steps that can be taken to lower compressed air electricity consumption. However, some may feel that this will require significant investment in new capital equipment, when often, taking small incremental steps can have a significant impact on energy consumption. In this article, BCAS director Vanda


Jones highlights some of the simple energy-saving measures related to compressed air systems that can be implemented so that businesses can significantly lower operating expenses and enhance system performance.


Photo courtesy of BACS SEE PAGE 29 for more details FEATURES CHP & DISTRICT HEATING


14 How heat networks can help decarbonise the UK


EIBI talks to Power On MD Neil Fitzsimons about how electrically powered heat networks can meet the needs of both large-scale developments and existing buildings


16 Warming cities, curbing emissions


Ulrik Vadstrup provides some insight into how electrification systems are playing a key role in creating sustainable urban landscapes


18 Case study round-up of equipment making an impact


A low-density housing development benefits from a heat network solution that incorporates a large air source heat pump


SMART BUILDINGS


23 Harnessing smart BMS to optimise energy consumption


Stacey Lucas explains how leveraging advanced analytics and algorithms can enable better decision making and continuous optimisation of building operations


24 Providing a platform for a more sustainable future


Ryan Pantrey explores the important role of smart technology and BMS in helping the country achieve its net zero ambitions


26 Accelerating the benefits of smart technology


Government legislation and industry collaboration are key to speed the transition towards smarter buildings, says Graham Martin


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EIBI | MARCH 2024 27 Case studies


Multisensor lighting technology at Battersea Power Station has won a BREEAM Innovation Credit for lighting


34 Talking Heads


Dave Roberts looks at the synergy between physical and digital technology


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19 Fundamentals CPD Series 21.08 Motors & Drives


Adetunji Lawal examines how to reduce energy consumption


28 Products in Action


A factory in Hastings is making substantial savings following the installation of a 100kWp PV system


32 New Products


Ground source heat pump that's ready to replace gas as the main home heating choice


REGULARS 06 News Update


11 The Warren Report What are the implications of the UK leaving the international Energy Charter Treaty?


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30 Delivering a cleaner and more energy efficient environment


How an Atlas Copco air compressor and leak detection audit is helping a medical supplies manufacturer make some big savings


MARCH 2024


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