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Case study: pumps have vital role in ‘super sewers‘

Added: 24 May 2016

Chopper pumps are playing a significant role in the expansion of ‘super sewers’ in London.

Viewpoint: options for pumping liquids

Added: 24 May 2016

Engineers can choose from a number of different pump types when handling liquids, says Peter Staddo…

Why pump sizing matters

Added: 24 May 2016

Correct pump specification is critical within the process industries. Get it wrong and the costs ca…

Pharma & bio – the march of modernisation

Rob Smith | Added: 17 May 2016

Giants of the pharmaceutical industry are becoming more flexible as modern processes start to take …

Viewpoint: don’t underestimate the VSD

Added: 16 May 2016

Although often overlooked, the variable speed drive (VSD) is the apple of our energy-efficiency eye…

EU referendum – should we stay or should we go?

Added: 16 May 2016

The outcome of the EU referendum could have huge repercussions for British industry. We look at how…

Case study: utility discovers data solution

Added: 9 May 2016

Utility upgrades its mission-critical low-band data capabilities.

Viewpoint: controlling drug data

Added: 9 May 2016

Implementing the industrial Internet of Things within the pharmaceutical sector is a big task, says…

Data is driving the industrial IoT

Rob Smith | Added: 9 May 2016

Plant operators are integrating more data technology to gain a better understanding of their facili…

Case study: tighter water management boosts Kraft Heinz

Added: 3 May 2016

Advanced water technologies boost sustainability and cut costs at Italian Kraft Heinz food plant.

Waste management: smart solutions in the spotlight

Louisa Hearn | Added: 3 May 2016

Technologies for testing and treating water and solids are coming of age in the quest to squeeze sa…

Analysis: counting the cost of Carbon Capture & Storage cuts

Louisa Hearn | Added: 28 Apr 2016

Is the lack of joined-up thinking over Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) investment a threat to the UK…

Handling bulk solids: what ‘big bags’ can offer

Added: 25 Apr 2016

When it comes to unloading and handling bulk solids, time is the critical factor within many proces…

Case study: energy accreditation boosts efficiency

Added: 25 Apr 2016

Tea manufacturer boosts process performance with best-practice environmental accreditation.

Viewpoint: pervasive sensing

Added: 18 Apr 2016

Pervasive sensors, such as ultrasonic leak detectors and wireless bolt-on temperature probes, help …

Case study: cooling technology speeds gum run

Added: 18 Apr 2016

Cooling kit helps chewing gum manufacturer increase production throughput.

Sense of control: humidity and temperature

Added: 18 Apr 2016

Humidity and temperature monitoring technology is slowly moving into the world of remote access.

Water industry: turning the tide

Louisa Hearn | Added: 13 Apr 2016

The water industry may need to consider a very new approach to innovation if it is to triumph over …

Interview: Drax squares up to carbon-mitigation challenge

Added: 11 Apr 2016

Pioneering new methods to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint is one of the most critical issues f…

Tank patrol: keeping manways safe

Added: 8 Apr 2016

Whether they are high-pressure feats of specialist engineering or standard storage facilities, tank…