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Viewpoint: cutting the cost of compressed air
Added: 22 Aug 2016
They can become a huge source of wasted energy, but it is possible to slash the running costs of co…

Viewpoint: modern maintenance is a game of strategy
Added: 15 Aug 2016
To remain competitive, plant managers must match modern maintenance strategies to their specific ap…

Maintenance software: the critical path for asset care
Louisa Hearn | Added: 15 Aug 2016
Maintenance software is plugging into the Internet of Things to help operators identify key priorit…

Case study: pumps rescue port from drainage dilemma
Added: 9 Aug 2016
A surface-mounted pumping station has solved the drainage problems at a major east coast port.

Case study: maintenance management upgrade improves efficiency
Added: 9 Aug 2016
Better maintenance management methods transform efficiency levels and work behaviour at a Belgium-b…

Interview: graduate gives beer an engineering upgrade
Added: 1 Aug 2016
The flavour of beer can be compromised by traditional pasteurisation methods. Chemical engineering …

Viewpoint: advanced valve control vital to future food preservation
Added: 25 Jul 2016
Developments in preservation technology may require precision control to ensure a more reliable pro…

Efficiency factor: pumps offer oil & gas a boost
Added: 25 Jul 2016
As the oil and gas industry struggles through the hardship of depressed oil prices, Dermot Martin i…

Water for reuse: how filtration is cleaning up
Added: 18 Jul 2016
For small-scale operations, filtration can offer an efficient way of handling process water for reu…

Viewpoint: lifecycle lessons for choosing pumps
Added: 18 Jul 2016
Selecting the best pump for the job often comes down to an analysis of lifecycle costs, says Cat Pu…

Viewpoint: making the case for valveless flow control
Added: 11 Jul 2016
Flow control applications should call for progressive cavity pumps, says Seepex's Peter McGarian.

Case study: pumps drive drug production
Added: 11 Jul 2016
Peristaltic pumps are helping double production at Polish drugs plant.

Oil & gas: technology and teamwork must reign supreme
Rob Smith | Added: 11 Jul 2016
Battle lines have been drawn as the UK’s oil and gas industry hopes to thrive in the years ahead. R…

Viewpoint: all fired up for water waste debate
Added: 4 Jul 2016
Waste handlers must now plan for the impact of water they discharge to fight a major fire, writes H…

Case study: critical care boosts paper mill
Added: 4 Jul 2016
A Scandinavian paper mill company is monitoring the condition of critical equipment with a newly la…

In the mix: how to keep a lid on process costs
Added: 4 Jul 2016
Mixing is vital in a wide range of industries, but how can the process be kept efficient and cost-e…

Viewpoint: gas calibration is a real ‘lifesaver’
Added: 27 Jun 2016
Nothing can be left to chance when calibrating gas detectors. Take short cuts during the process an…

Viewpoint: PPE providers consider vending vision
Added: 27 Jun 2016
Vending machines that dispense traceable personal protection equipment could soon be the new norm, …

Process safety: the rules of personal protection
Rob Smith | Added: 27 Jun 2016
Protective equipment is usually seen as a last resort in the battle to ensure worker safety, but in…

Viewpoint: microwave does its level best
Added: 20 Jun 2016
The versatility of guided microwave technology is playing a significant part in successful level me…