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On the level: hidden process parameters revealed
Added: 20 Jun 2016
Level and pressure measurement devices are playing an increasingly important role in the quest to i…
Viewpoint: the great cloud computing migration
Added: 20 Jun 2016
Manufacturers need to embrace cloud computing if they are to reap the benefits across all their pro…
Viewpoint: the impacts of compressed air contamination
Added: 13 Jun 2016
Aerosols and vapours both present a contamination risk to compressed air, says Red Dragon Valves' C…
Viewpoint: standard set for compressor efficiency
Added: 13 Jun 2016
The British Compressed Air Society’s (BCAS) Dean Abbott offers guidance on how a new standard can b…
Compressor market eyes innovative future
Added: 13 Jun 2016
Compressors are everywhere, so the manufacturers of these vital bits of kit need to keep innovating…
Food & drink: finding a recipe for success
Louisa Hearn | Added: 7 Jun 2016
Demand for wholesome alternatives to unpopular additives is rewriting the rules of food & drink pro…
Case study: cider maker compresses air costs
Added: 6 Jun 2016
Modern compressor installation delivers increased energy efficiency for UK cider manufacturer.
Case study: sensors boost beverage bottling
Added: 6 Jun 2016
Fluid level sensors have been vital in reducing downtime for the UK site of a global drinks manufac…
Cool comfort for super-heated elements
Added: 29 May 2016
Cooling down super-heated elements with water may sound a simple process, but there are a number of…
Viewpoint: planning for downtime
Added: 29 May 2016
In advance of scheduled downtime, plants have to ensure maintenance activities have been fully reso…
Condition monitoring takes a remote turn
Added: 29 May 2016
Gone are the days when condition monitoring meant a simple walk-around with a hand-held remote. Now…
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.
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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…
