issue 10 2014
Innovative Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow
Satellite Data to Aid Turbine Revolution AD operators see performance benefits with micronutrient technology
latest london co2 reduction target Page: 1
E N V I R O N M E N TA L - E N E R G Y - W AT E R - W A S T E
3 – 5 JUNE 2014 I KOELNMESSE I COLOGNE I GERMANY
NAVIGATING THE POWER TRANSITION
PRELIMINARY EVENT GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE
REGISTER BEFORE 16 MAY 2014 AND SAVE 10% WITH OUR EARLY BIRD RATES Renewable Energy World Europe, co-located with POWER-GEN Europe, offers the largest and most comprehensive conference and exhibition for the European electricity and power technology sector. POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe comprise a comprehensive exhibition floor populated by the major players in the thermal power generation and renewable energy sector. Complementing the exhibition are multi-track conference sessions that address the key issues facing the power industry. Make it your business to be in Cologne and be part of navigating the power transition in 2014 by registering to attend today, and joining over 12,000 industry professionals under one roof.
Over 3 days the Renewable Energy World Europe Conference has many highlights, such as: JOINT OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION | TUESDAY 3 JUNE 2014 | 09:30 – 11:00 Speakers currently include: • Matthias Hartung, Chief Executive Officer, RWE Generation SE & RWE Power AG, Germany • Vesa Riihimaki, President, Power Plants & Executive Vice President, Wärtsilä Corporation, Finland JOINT PLENARY PANEL DISCUSSION | WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE 2014 | 14:00 - 15:30 A high-class industry panel will discuss the latest topics surrounding the European Energy Industry. The panel will consist of high-level experts from various areas of the industry.
TO REGISTER AT THE EARLY BIRD RATES PLEASE VISIT: WWW.RENEWABLEENERGYWORLD-EUROPE.COM Owned and Produced by:
ENERGY ENGINEERING
Presented by:
Supported by:
Co-located with:
ISSUE 52
67
Page: 2
AD operators see performance benefits with micronutrient technology Innovative Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow Issue 10 - 2014
P17
CONTENTs
Latest London CO2
News & Events
4
AD & Biogas
14
Consultancy & Training
20
Environmental
24
Energy - Renewables
28
Efficiency Monitoring
32
Sustainable Development
38
Water
42
Waste
45
reduction target
P24 Satellite Data to Aid Turbine Revolution
P28 Italy’s first sustainable shopping centre
Emily Seymour Editor
emily@sustainableengineeruk.com
Martin Richardson Sales Manager
sales@sustainableengineeruk.com
Dan Humphrys Publishing Director
dan@sustainableengineeruk.com
Martin Holmes Publishing Director
martin@sustainableengineeruk.com
Published by Sustainable Engineer Ltd 9 Upchurch Walk, Margate Kent CT9 3NT TEL: 01843 279174
P38 Page: 3
www.sustainableengineeruk.com
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliabilty of material published in sustainable Engineer UK, howeverthe publication accept no responsobilityfor the claims or opinions made by advertisers, manufactures or contributers. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic including photocopying or stored in any information retrieval systems without prior consent of the publisher.
INDUSTRY NEWS New marine energy roadmap by UKERC and ETI RenewableUK commented on the release of a new marine energy roadmap from the UK Energy Research Centre and the Energy Technologies Institute. The report, which focusses on cost-cutting, identifies forty technology and deployment issues faced by the wave and tidal energy sector in the UK, and lays out how to tackle these to ensure the sector is able to reduce costs. The roadmap lays out a target for the industry to halve its levelised costs by the end of the decade, and for costs to fall by up to six times by 2050. RenewableUK’s Wave and Tidal Development Manager, Dee Nunn said: “The marine energy industry has huge potential for the UK – it’s paramount that we transform our worldleading research in this area into commercialised delivery. With large scale deployment of these technologies, economies of scale will kick in which will enable the sector to achieve the cost reductions it is committed to in the long term. However, as the next step towards wave and tidal News & Events
energy becoming cost competitive with other renewable technologies, it’s crucial that government provides the right support to get the first arrays in the water. The learning from these is vital to help us to reduce costs. If we invest in arrays now, and make sure the financial and political conditions are right for them, we’ll also be able to build up the UK supply chain. One immediate step the Government could take would be to give the wave and tidal sector certainty beyond 2019. At the moment, as there are no guarantees for support beyond that, it’s difficult to see what confidence investors can have to bring forward these arrays and guarantee a future successful British industry. The UK has benefitted from world class support for wave and tidal energy so far and if the right support is maintained the sector could develop into an industry worth up to £800 million to the UK economy and providing up to 19,500 jobs by 2035”.
Ricardo-AEA to support evaluation of Carbon Capture and Storage Directive The project will deliver a comprehensive assessment of the CCS Directive Ricardo-AEA, in collaboration with Triple E Consulting (TEC) and research organization TNO, has won a major European Commission contract to support an evaluation study of the EU Directive covering carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. Directive 2009/31/EC on the geological storage of carbon dioxide – known as the CCS Directive – has been in place since 2009 and sets out a legal framework for the safe geological storage of carbon dioxide within the EU. It lays down requirements covering the entire lifetime of a storage site, as well as provisions on the capture and transport components of CCS. Member States were given until June 25 2011 to transpose the CCS Directive into national laws. The Commission is required by Article 38 in the CCS Directive to review its implementation and is due to submit a report on this to the European Parliament and Council by 31 March 2015. Ricardo-AEA, TEC and TNO will be working on an evaluation study in support of this review for the Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action.
The project will deliver a comprehensive assessment of the CCS Directive including a wide-ranging stakeholder consultation, literature review and detailed report with recommendations on how the Directive should develop.
“In order to deliver the reductions in carbon emissions needed to avert dangerous climate change we expect that contributions from CCS technology will be required,” said Dr Naser Odeh, a principal consultant at Ricardo-AEA. “Indeed, the Commission’s proposal for a 2030 climate and energy policy framework acknowledges the role of CCS in helping to reach the EU’s long-term emissions reduction goal. However cost remains an important barrier to the take-up of CCS so increased research efforts and commercial demonstrations are essential over the next decade. We look forward to evaluating the CCS Directive as a supportive EU framework will be necessary to help accelerate technology deployment.” Page: 4
CONERGY TO BUILD 37MW UK SOLAR FARM FOR RWE Oxfordshire solar farm will be RWE’s first solar plant in UK Milton Keynes, 23 April 2014 – Conergy, one of the world’s leading PV solution and service providers, announced today it had secured a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of a 37 MWp solar plant in the UK from RWE Supply & Trading, the energy trading house of European utility RWE Group. It is the first time that RWE has invested in British solar. The 129-acre site is on a disused airfield classified as brownfield land at Kencot Hill, 19 miles from the City of Oxford. Once connected towards the end of this summer, the 144,000-panel groundmounted plant will produce enough electricity to power 10,000 homes, with the majority of the power used by local residents, businesses and public sector organisations. Hedgerows will be reinforced to hide much of the site from public view, and to boost biodiversity and local wildlife. The new zero-carbon power station will also save approximately 380,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over the next twenty four years – the length of time for which the site has permission – based on the energy mix of today’s National Grid. Kencot Hill is one of a number of projects in Page: 5
Conergy’s robust UK project pipeline for 2014, of which 68MW were completed in the first three months of this year. RWE Supply & Trading has an agreement to sell the solar farm once complete to Foresight Solar Fund Limited, a LSE-listed fund managed by Foresight Group, a £1 billion UKbased infrastructure asset manager. Alexander Gorski, Conergy’s global COO and CEO for Europe, said:
“Conergy has worked on large solar plants worldwide with a combined capacity of 600MW and we are proud to have been selected by RWE for its first solar project in the UK, which will be one of the largest in the country.” Robert Goss, MD Conergy UK, said: “The latest IPCC report highlighted the need for increased investment in low-carbon power, so RWE’s commitment to British solar is very welcome. Large-scale plants in the right places, like Kencot Hill, already provide power to tens of thousands of homes, and will avoid millions of tonnes of carbon emissions.”
Low carbon energy projects to benefit from EUR 2 billion funding Innovative renewable energy demonstration projects and carbon capture schemes across Europe will benefit from more than EUR 2 billion raised by sales of 300 million emission allowances. The European Investment Bank has successfully completed sales under the NER 300 programme, one of the largest funding programmes for carbon capture and storage demonstration projects and innovative renewable energy technologies and a total of EUR 548 million has been raised during the second phase of sales. “The European Investment Bank is pleased to support future investment in lowcarbon demonstration projects. Successful completion of monetisation of carbon allowances under the NER300 scheme will help both carbon capture and storage schemes and innovative renewable energy projects across Europe reach a commercial scale. We will continue to work closely with the European Commission to ensure that the best applicants can be awarded proceeds raised from the ground-breaking NER 300 scheme.” said Jonathan Taylor, European Investment Bank Vice President.
“The NER300 is a new path taken a few years ago to support large scale demonstration projects. We will need more of this type of innovation support in the transition to a low-carbon economy. I am glad that the European Investment Bank has joined us in this innovative work and I commend them for having done an excellent job in monetising allowances.” said Jos Delbeke, Director General for Climate Action, European Commission. The European Investment Bank, acting on behalf of the European Commission, started to sell the first tranche of 200 million of the EU allowances covered by the NER 300 scheme on 5 December 2011. More than EUR 1.5 billion was raised during the first phase of sales that ended in September 2012. From this EUR 1.2 billion was awarded to 23 projects out of 79 applications examined. Monetisation of the last 100 million EU allowances resumed in mid-November, 2013 and ended on 11 April, 2014. As outlined in the final monthly monetization report published on EIB’s website, gross proceeds from the second phase of sales represented EUR 548 million. Monthly sales over the five month second phase averaged around 20 million EU allowances and reflected both the number of trading days and overall market liquidity. The majority of EU allowances were sold as direct screen trades, 99 million EU allowances and 1 million EU allowances were cleared as over-the-counter transactions. No further sales will take place under the NER300 initiative now that the full volume has been reached. News & Events
Clean tech investor survey reveals heavy reliance on internal due diligence More than half (53%) of clean tech investors say that external due diligence is very important in major investment decisions, according to a new survey. However, the survey of more than 120 clean tech investors conducted by Ricardo-AEA with green industry business network ecoConnect also found that most (72%) don’t have a panel or register of external due diligence advisers in place. The main factor cited by respondents for not using external due diligence is the expertise that exists within
their internal teams (73%). This is despite only 35% of respondents having a high level of confidence in the due diligence conducted on their own deals.
Ricardo-AEA cautions that a heavy reliance on internal due diligence could be a risk Biomass power has for investors operating in the benefited from the Renewables Obligation clean tech sector. for many years, with the “Technical due diligence Renewable Heat Incentive is increasingly a core creating new opportunities component of successful for heat-based projects. The cleantech investment survey supported Ricardodeals,” said Dr Adam AEA’s own experience that focus on the fuel supply Read, Ricardo-AEA’s chain is increasing. practice director for resource efficiency and While for over two decades, waste management. energy from waste and “With new technologies waste recycling deals and investors joining the market, the need for have benefitted from the qualified and robust advice availability of significant incentives through the on business planning, technology selection, facility private finance initiative and performance and feedstock regulatory mechanisms, is more important than ever. such as the 1995 Landfill Directive. In Ricardo-AEA’s “However an over-reliance view, the rapid pace of on internal due diligence anaerobic digestion (AD) could be a risk in this sector project development also which involves factoring in looks set to continue, with a long term business cycle the Green Investment and expensive equipment Bank identifying an existing that is not always well investment pipeline for AD understood. Understanding consistent with a required government incentives is capital investment thought also vitally important for to be in the region of £650 million. many technologies. This knowledge is not always on tap within internal due diligence teams which could result in a failure to meet investment objectives.”
ELGA Process Water’s On Line Calculator Helps to Save Money ELGA Process Water, a Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies company, has launched a new service, Reco Solutions, to help you improve water and energy efficiency and reduce costs. Reco Solutions is a website that can help companies optimise their water systems, save money and adopt a more sustainable approach to minimise their impact on News & Events
The most frequently cited sectors of ‘current deal focus’ were biomass power, energy from waste and nondomestic energy efficiency (14-15% each), followed by renewable heat (11%) and waste recycling (9%).
“The focus on non-domestic energy efficiency deals highlighted in the survey reflects the role of energy efficiency in addressing the potential short-term energy gap,” said Ricardo-AEA’s practice director for energy and climate change, Heather Haydock. “Investment is driven by a range of incentives to improve energy efficiency and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“The emphasis on these deals reported by respondents also reflects the expectation that these projects offer a high potential return on investment, with another likely factor being companies looking to reduce energy costs during the recent challenging economic conditions.”
the environment. The new website provides an online calculator that can show just how much you can potentially save by using ELGA Process Water’s market leading technologies. See how improving your boiler make-up water treatment will reduce blowdown, saving both water and energy, or how recovering waste water from your reverse osmosis system reduces your water footprint. Enter the basic operational details of your system into the on-line calculator and you can see at a glance the cost savings and return on investment. Reco Solutions is a vital tool for decision making and will help you to understand the benefits of investing in sustainable strategies such as water reuse and wastewater recovery. You can find Reco Solutions at www.recosolutions.co.uk Page: 6
How to dispose of your unwanted IT equipment in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible way? The environmental cost of producing and using computers is immense. For just one computer, 240kg of fossil fuels, 22kg of chemicals and 1,500 litres of water are needed for the production. Before you even turn a computer on for the first time, 75% of the fossil fuels that will be consumed over the entire life-cycle of a PC have already been consumed! Many companies will dispose of their unwanted computers through a recycler – but when professionally refurbished by an organisation like Computer Aid International – those computers could deliver up to another 5 years productive life in a school, hospital on not-for-profit organisation. To recycle computers before their utility value has been properly recovered is
a terrible waste – particularly given the high environmental price we have paid to produce them. Computer Aid is a UK-registered ICT for development charity which aims to reduce poverty through practical ICT solutions. So far, we have distributed over 220,000 PCs and laptops for a wide range of projects in
schools, hospitals and agriculture in over 100 countries. With over 15 years experience in IT decommissioning, Computer Aid provides free Kroll Ontrack Eraser data wiping, full WEEE compliance, legal liabilities for both hard ware and data, a guarantee that zero percent of non reusable equipment will end up in landfill and a full barcoding system service on all donated equipment. To continue with its work Computer Aid relies on the donations of computers and laptops from UK organisations. To donate your unwanted computers to projects such as these please call the charity on 020 8361 5540 or email enquiries@computeraid.org or visit www.computeraid.org/donate
Page: 7
News & Events
EPSRC funding for additional Cranfield-led doctoral training centre energy engineering activity led by Professor Feargal Brennan has evolved from a sustained world-leading research presence in the offshore Oil and Gas sector for over thirty years and now covers a spectrum of applications from wave, tidal stream and wind power.
The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced 22 new Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). One of these, a new £7.8m Centre for Structural Integrity & Materials for Offshore Wind and Marine Renewable Energy, will be led by Cranfield and they will partner in a second new centre.
Professor Brennan, REMS Centre Director said: “Offshore and Marine Renewable Energy is one of the most exciting areas for talented young mechanical and structural engineers beginning their careers. The REMS Centre working alongside other national initiatives will ensure the UK leads the world in the development, implementation and cost-effective operation of offshore structures for Wind, Wave and Tidal Power.
The Centre of Renewable Energy Marine Structures (REMS) will train fifty Engineering Doctorate (EngD) students over an eight-year period, admitting ten new students each year for five years starting in October 2014. This is a collaborative partnership between Cranfield University and the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford.
“Our partnership with Oxford University, who has been at the forefront of academic developments for over thirty years in offshore Geotechnics particularly for foundation design, brings together unprecedented world-class research and training expertise in Offshore and Marine Structures.”
The University’s offshore renewable
REMS other partners include Arup,
SAFE HANDLING OF BIOMASS MATERIALS WITH SPIROFLOW
Despite the recent hike in gas and electricity prices, fuelling the growing debate over the cost of green energy to the consumer, the drive towards environmentally-friendly power stations seems set to continue, with biomass-fired plants playing a key role in the switch from coal. Energy companies see biomass as an alternative source of clean fuel that will help meet carbon reduction targets. However, the movement of biomass within power stations and factory environments requires high-quality conveying systems that meet statutory requirements for the safe and dust-free distribution of potentially hazardous materials. News & Events
Atkins, Centrica, DnV, Dong, E.ON, EDF, Fugro, GE, Mojo Maritime, Qinetiq, RES, RWE, Skanska, Tata Steel. Cranfield are also partnering with The University of Warwick in the new EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing. It will produce the next generation of manufacturing business leaders with a high level understanding of interdisciplinary enterprise, the research experience essential to compete in a global low carbon environment, and an international view of Sustainability and the Circular Economy. The Centre will address industry-driven research challenges including: establishing natural or recovered materials as feed-stocks, reducing process inputs and outputs without compromising performance or economic viability, extracting high value materials from waste streams, and ultimately establishing economic and environmental sustainability. REMS is the second EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training at Cranfield. The STREAM programme – an Industrial Doctoral Centre for the water sector was awarded funding in January 2014.
www.cranfield.ac.uk
The company’s tubular drag conveyor, for example, offers total dust free handling and movement of products over distances of three to 60 metres at rates of up 120 tonnes per hour - depending on material and density - efficiently, cleanly and without the need for an air filtration system. Over the years this system has proven to be the most cost-effective method Spiroflow Ltd is a world-leading manufacturer of ATEX approved conveying for conveying difficult and temperaturesensitive materials. and bulk handling systems that meet regulatory requirements for distributing It provides complete batch transfer of bulk potentially combustible materials using safe, dust-free and cost-effective methods. products from single or multiple in-feed points to single or multiple discharge points, making it ideal for a wide range of materials. Although ultimately it is the responsibility of biomass processors and power plants Steve Taylor, Senior Applications Engineer to ensure that the workplace is safe, at Spiroflow explained: “Our ATEX Spiroflow is well aware of the potential compliant tubular drag conveyor meets the dangers that can arise due to dusty strict regulatory demands for conveying atmospheres, and is quick to point out that the key safety ethos for all conveying, biomass materials. Our knowledge of all the hazards associated with conveying handling and weighing equipment should potentially combustible materials is second be explosion prevention. to none.” Materials such as wood pellets and Spiroflow manufactures a range of Flexible wood chips are also quite fragile and Screw Conveyors, Aero Mechanical need totally secure handling as they can Conveyors, Tubular Cable and Chain Drag easily degrade over long distances and Conveyors, Vacuum Conveyors, Bulk Bag complicated factory routes. Spiroflow’s Dischargers, Bulk Bag Fillers, Ingredients ATEX compliant conveyors, bulk bag Handling and Weighing Systems. The dischargers and fillers incorporate flow company’s technical and engineering promotion devices to aid the movement expertise has led to it developing an of difficult materials with almost negligible international reputation for an unrivalled degradation. range of products with state-of-the-art www.spiroflow.com control systems. Wood chip, sawdust, pellets and shavings are not easy to handle, they do not all flow freely and can be combustible. As with any potentially combustible component, stringent safety regulations are in place to eliminate or control the risks from explosive atmospheres in the workplace.
Page: 8
Custom stainless steel identification products with fast turnaround. With considerable investment in the latest laser etching machines Partex are now able to offer; high quality, etched 316 grade stainless steel identification tags, plates and cable marking strips. All made to your specifications, quickly, at extremely competitive prices and sent directly to you from our, newly expanded, Coleshill manufacturing facility. We also offer custom engraved Traffolyte style labels too, so make Partex your one stop shop for engraved signs and labels. Whatever your requirement, contact us now for a quote. Remember, we don’t charge set-up costs and, because all the design, manufacturing and despatch is all done under one roof we can offer very fast turnaround.
Call us for a free sample pack or see partex.co.uk for further details.
Partex Marking Systems (UK) Ltd. 61 - 64 Station Road, Coleshill Birmingham B46 1JT Tel: 01675 463670 Fax: 01675 463520 Email: sales@partex.co.uk Website: partex.co.uk Page: 9
News & Events
7693PTX
Custom Laser-etched Stainless Steel Identification
Lighting the way at Manchester Airport
MHA Lighting has helped Manchester Airport cut its lighting energy consumption by 63 per cent with three major lighting installations.
With its award-winning low energy luminaires and ability to design bespoke solutions, MHA’s projects include replacing under canopy lighting at the airport with the company’s patented C Lite As part of the airport’s commitment technology. to reducing energy usage and achieving carbon neutral ground This project replaced 400 watt operations by 2015, MHA Lighting (without ballast) Metal Halides with has become one of the airport’s their C Lite product – the C90/700. preferred suppliers, supplying This unit uses just 180 watts more than £500,000 worth of (including ballast) and will replace energy-saving lighting products to the Metal Halides on a one-for-one the airport. basis. Installed at a height of 9
meters, it will provide 180 lux to the floor. MHA Lighting MD Tom Harrison said:
“Manchester Airport’s commitment to the green agenda and becoming carbon neutral is impressive and we are delighted to be playing our part in helping them to achieve their goals. “Feedback from the airport’s staff has indicated that MHA has achieved all the project objectives, including improved levels and quality of lighting, energy reduction targets and providing the simplest installation solution. “In addition they are pleased with the aesthetic appearance of MHA Lighting’s lights which compliment the modern image of the airport.” In November 2010, MHA Lighting supplied 2140 LB Lite LED lights for Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two and Three multi-storey car parks, which will achieve an overall Co2 reduction of 3170 tonnes over the product lifetime.
News & Events
Page: 10
MHA Lighting’s fittings were then again selected for Terminal Two Arrivals and Departures concourse and baggage reclaim hall to replace 280 watt metal halides (including ballast losses). There, MHA installed the High Bay TiLite – which is just 123 watts with ballast and delivers 300 lux to the floor. These lights replaced metal Halides on a one-for-one basis and not only improved lighting levels and uniformity but instantly achieved a 57% energy saving. In addition, the team at MHA Lighting are skilled at integrating intelligent electronics firmware and software into their lighting solutions.
Jonathan Beswick, Project Technician, Manchester Airport, said:
Andy Sheridan, Services Facilities Manager at Manchester Airport, added:
The High Bay TiLites have been supplied with control gear that works alongside Manchester Airport’s Building Management System, which in turn will work alongside the aircraft flight movements interface.
“MHA Lighting’s products
“We receive 19.5 million passengers
This means that they can dim the lights in empty passenger zones, but automatically switch the lights back on when an aircraft has landed, further reducing energy consumption and costs.
“MHA Lighting is demonstrating
have more than exceeded our expectations and we are delighted to have been able to work closely with MHA to find the right solutions for different applications within the airport. right here at Manchester Airport that with forward thinking design it is possible to improve light levels, while reducing energy consumption and carbon impact.”
a year and wish to increase this number yet reduce our energy consumption at the same time, which is quite a challenge.
“Lighting is really important to us – it
represents 40% of our total electrical energy usage, but often we found no-one manufacturers the luminaire we want. We’re always finding that there are areas that don’t seem to be covered by the main manufacturers.
“For example, when we did our car
parks we struggled to find a true retrofit replacement for a Low Bay application and we struggled with the flexibility of some of the major manufacturers. As a result we ended up working with local manufacturer MHA Lighting because they offered us a superb bespoke solution.
“For those niche areas where we
struggled, we’ve been quite lucky in that we can now work closely with MHA Lighting. They have become an invaluable design outfit that can fill all the important gaps for us.”
For more information: Visit: www.mhalighting.co.uk Email: sales@mhalighting.com Page: 11
News & Events
Evac+Chair International is the world’s number 1 supplier and original manufacturer of the evacuation chair, designed to accommodate mobility impaired people allowing them to descend a staircase(s) in an emergency situation without the need of great physical strength or lifting. Evac+Chair provide comprehensive training and education to ensure the effective use of its products, installing confidence and safety to mobility impaired users and those assisting. An employee who receives the Evac+Chair Key Trainer Masterclass © training can then competently train other employees within the workplace.
Fully Relocatable 100% Steel Buildings from Quickway Buildings Ltd. Due to the unique pre clad B.S. 5950 design, Quickway buildings can be easily extended or relocated, and have the added advantage of achieving a good resale value due to the durability of the 100% steel construction. These characteristics also underline the capacity for long life and recycling. A recent request from a client to extend a 10 year old building by an additional 52 square metres was completed on site in two days, complete with an electrically operated roller shutter door and an additional steel pedestrian access door Nationwide Service available www.quickway-wingham.co.uk
With over 20 years’ experience, Evac+Chair have become a leading specialist in emergency evacuation, ensuring their customers comply fully with health and safety regulations, ranging from providing products, advising on the legalities surrounding evacuation planning and deployment to training and regular maintenance. For more information please visit www.evachair.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL
offers level sensors and remote level monitoring solutions for urban sewers, river levels, diesel tanks and silo farms. SolidAT sensors span a wide measurement range (0.15m to 40m), a variety of outputs (GPRS, 4-20mA, HART, Modbus, RS485 and Relays) and are certified ATEX / IECEx for explosive applications. SolidAT IP68 solution for sewer level monitoring is deployed in tens of cities and towns. The system reports critical overflow alerts and long-term trends for planning. Recent enhancements include over-the-air programming, flow measurement based on Manning formula and Modbus-TCP interface for third party software. Visit SolidAT website: www.solidAT.com
Carlton Technologies design and make one of the most comprehensive range of heating elements for energy generation (also from renewable resources) and distribution systems. We are used to working with co-design and product customization tools, as project partners we cooperate with worldwide customers to define heating solutions that truly meet their requirements. Our customers can reduce their production costs by using the highly qualified consultancy services available. The products we supply comply with the main international certifications and standards regarding quality and safety. For further information please contact sales@ carltontech.co.uk or telephone +44 (0) 1246 861330 or visit us online at www.carltontech.co.uk
A range of ultrasonic leak detectors that will detect compressed air, gas and vacuum leaks quickly easily and efficiently. Powered by a pp3 battery with sensitivity adjustment, bar graph display, hard hat compatible Koss headphones and a touch probe for checking steam traps, process valves and condition monitoring bearings. The unit comes complete with a manual in a hard shell case and no future calibration will be required. Regular leak detection of compressed air lines alone will help with gaining and retaining iso 14001, Co2 emissions will be reduced and energy savings are guaranteed, as leaks are cured and your compressor on load time is reduced. www.leak-detector.co.uk sales@brevini.co.uk
News & Events
TSC Inspection Systems The Home of ACFM® TSC Inspection Systems was established in 1984 and provides advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions to the Energy Sector. Their unique ACFM® inspection technique allows rapid and reliable detection and sizing of surface breaking cracks in metal structures and components without the need to remove expensive protective coatings. ACFM® can be used above and below water and is particularly well suited to remote deployment in difficult environments. Unlike many other inspection techniques, ACFM® provides a full record of the inspection for audit or review. TSC are the developers and sole suppliers of ACFM® technology, and supply standard equipment, bespoke solutions or full inspection services to our clients worldwide. www.tscis.com
Page: 12
The NEW HT PQA820 is a waterproof, self-powered, three-phase energy and power quality analyser, with USB and Wi-Fi communication interface. It performs a wide analysis of the most significant parameters, displaying them in both numerical and graphical format. By interfacing with smart phones, tablets and PDAs (iOS and/ or Android) it meets the requests of the most demanding professionals! The large built-in memory allows you to log up to 383 parameters, with a recording time lasting more than one month, with an integration period of 10 minutes. This impressive instrument records all parameters by default so avoiding any failure. If you require further advice about the PQA820 contact us today and speak to an expert: 01782 563030 www.ht-instrumentsdirect.co.uk
SEUK314014.indd 1
12/04/2014 23:53:58
Logis-Tech launch the leakshooter to the UK Logis-Tech launch the leakshooter to the UK. The Leakshooter LKS 1000 is the first camera to detect, measure and photograph air and vacuum leaks. It provides the dual possibility of ultrasonic leak detection with a visible image. This enables users, for the first time, to see on a large LCD color screen the precise location of air and vacuum leaks. Near a leak, a dynamic target will appear, and change in size and colour from yellow to red depending on the severity of the problem. At the bottom of the screen, the continuous measurement of dB RMS and MAX is displayed on a colour bar graph. Once facing a leak it is then possible to take a picture of the precise leak location. The Leakshooter LKS 1000 can store up to 1000 pictures in JPEG format. All pictures show date, time, dB level and can be numbered manually. The pictures can be transferred to a PC with the LEAKWIEVER software. While operating the camera, the possibility to listen to the leak noise with the headphones is still possible. The operator is for the first time able to see what he or she is listening to. The Leakshooter LKS 1000 detects a leak of 0.1 mm with 3 bars pressure at 20 meters. Adjustable gain from 50 db to 110 db for use in any kind of surroundings. www.logis-tech.co.uk
Page: 13
Anderman Ceramics’ New range of Ceramic Coatings and Cements Inorganic adhesive cements and corrosion / abrasion resistant coatings are Anderman’s next generation ceramic products. Anderman’s ceramic coating and cements will provide the best solutions for a vast range of industrial uses. Heat resistant coatings, wear/corrosion coatings and electrical insulating cements can be used in industries such as mining and minerals, shipping, power Industry, cement, chemical, nonferrous metal, iron /steel, pulp/paper industry, etc. Made from selected quality materials, binders, additives and chemicals exhibiting characteristics such as high adhesion, high temperature resistance, thermal and electrical insulation, these are unique inorganic formulations designed for potting, sealing and coating components and applications as they adhere to many surfaces. The revolutionary corrosion, abrasion and chemical resistant coatings are ideal to prevent corrosion, abrasion and chemical attacks which destroy millions of equipment worldwide every year. Gary Hateley, Anderman’s Global Sales Manager stated,
“We will be working with one of the biggest ceramic coatings manufacturer in the world, Jyoti.” Please visit http://www.earthwaterfire.com/ceramiccoatings News & Events
The Dragon from UK manufacturer Tidy Planet is an integrated waste to energy solution designed to convert food waste and packaged food waste into green energy, right where customers need it, at their facility. The ground breaking system means that business can use their waste to generate revenue from energy and government incentives rather than paying a small fortune to get rid of it. Tidy Planet were approached by one of the UK’s biggest companies and global oil and gas giant BP to supply a system, which would deal with their food waste sustainably at remote exploration camps in the South Caucasus region. By integrating Tidy Planets innovative food waste drying system The Gobi dryer and Biomass system into a fully containerised and transportable package they were able to provide just the solution. The Dragon presents customers for the first time with an opportunity to use food waste at their premises as a resource and to reap the benefits of this valuable commodity themselves. The Dragon system is available in a range of sizes and configurations designed to meet a client’s individual needs. It is attracting significant interest from a huge range of clients from food producers and airport caterers to nursing homes and schools, all of them having high food waste costs and united by a desire to use food waste for something useful. Tidy Planet based in Macclesfield are the UK’s leading food waste experts and offer an innovative range of products which turn food waste problems into money saving and sustainable on-site solutions.
Enter the Dragon Tidy planet is proud to unleash its highly anticipated intergrated on-site food waste to green energy solution What is your product? The Dragon from UK manufacturer Tidy Planet is an integrated waste to energy solution designed to convert food waste and packaged food waste into green energy, right where customers need it, at their facility. The innovative and ground breaking system means that business can use their food waste to reduce their utility costs and generate revenue from (energy and) government incentives rather than paying a small fortune to get rid of it.
How does it work? Food and organic waste are first loaded directly into the drying system using either the integral bin loading system or into the feed hopper via an automated shredding system. From here it is processed within the drying system over a period of 8 hours, during this process the waste is heated and converted into a dry granular biomass
Page: 14
with low moisture content. This material is then transferred via a screening system to remove contamination and packaging. From here it is loaded into the biomass storage hopper. This processed biomass is high in energy and can either by used as a fuel directly or mixed with wood pellets dependant on the customers energy needs. From here it is fed into a biomass combustion system where it is used to generate heat. This heat can be utilised on site to generate hot water or steam.
Where would it ideally be used? Any business generating food waste and packaging contaminated food waste in excess of 200 kg per day. This includes but not exclusively; catering facilities, large hotels, hospitals, food processors & manufacturers, Universities, airports, large high staff occupancy sites, oil and gas sites, mining sites.
How is it different? What benefits does it offer? The dragon benefits the customer in a number of ways; It eliminates the need to transport the waste from site and reduces the associated costs and carbon footprint. It is processed on site on a daily basis which eradicates the smells and problems associated with storage of food waste It allows the customer to utilise the waste as a resource for generating energy rather than a waste which costs them money to dispose of. The system is simple to use, compact and easy to install making it an option for most sites. It gives the business an opportunity to take control of their waste stream and fix costs. It’s a great Green solution and marketing opportunity
Where has it been used? The system is new to the market and after extensive
Page: 15
trialling and demonstrations is now available for purchase. The first system and our demonstration site is at a large Hotel in the South of England. The first fully containerised and transportable system has been built for British Petroleum and is destined for use on their South Caucasus gas pipeline in Georgia. The BP unit is capable of processing 600kg of food waste per day and generating 100kW/hour of hot water in a simple compact package.
Cost? The system is capable of processing 200kg up to 200tonnes per day and costs vary, each system will be bespoke to the customer POA
Anything else? Tidy Planet supply The Dragon to meet the differing needs of individual businesses. A variety of financial and operating alternatives are available from leasing options to fully managed ESCRO packages
Any savings? The system represents a huge saving. Not only does it eliminate the cost of waste disposal and generate value in the form of energy useful for reducing utility costs for (to) the customer but it receives government incentives in the UK as part of the Renewable Heat Incentive. Return on investment can be as low as 18 – 24 months.
What about maintenance?
“Tidy Planet are The Food Waste Experts, we’ve been leading the way in on-site organic waste solutions for over 15 years”
The system is robust and easy to maintain with only a basic maintenance regime required. Every system is available with a full Tidy Planet maintenance package to suit our customers’ needs
What is its life span? All the equipment used in the system is selected and designed for ease of use and reliability, with regular maintenance the system will run for a minimum of 15 years
For further information visit www.tidyplanet.co.uk
Biomass – Consider it early Perry Biomass Engineering has over 60 years of experience of handling granular products and 35 years of experience with handling woodchip, and over the years we have encountered all sorts of logistical issues and found a different solution for each of them. When installing a Biomass heating system often some of the last things to be considered are actually the most important aspects of a Biomass system. It is quite common for the decision to invest in a biomass boiler to be made, and the position of the boiler decided before considering the logistics of handling the fuel. This can lead to problems when the storage and delivery of the fuel is assessed. Some of the key issues that should be considered early include: 1) Is there enough room for a lorry to tip & turn where the delivery needs to be made?
go, or do you move the bunker and transport the fuel to the boiler using a system of conveyors. 2) When building your woodchip store or using an existing building, and allocating a required storage capacity have you considered the angle of repose of woodchip?
4) Using systems with blowers can be noisy, will this become a nuisance?
There is an angle of repose associated with woodchip because it does not flow well. This means that when a store is filled there is an angle of 45 degrees which the edge of the pile of woodchip makes and this reduces the storage capacity of a given space. The usable capacity of the store should also be considered, for example if the chip cannot be removed from the square corners of a bunker by the discharge system then these areas will fill up once and never empty. There are methods to improve the filling of woodchip stores including full length centre augers or levelling conveyors. 3) Will the system fit in with the area aesthetically?
If the space is not adequate for a delivery to be made then the only solution is to move the delivery space, but this in its self can cause further issues. The decision will then need to be made as to whether you move the boiler along with the woodchip store or bunker, and then pipe the heat to where it needs to AD & Biogas
Sometimes Biomass systems can be a little unsightly, but there are options available to help reduce the impact. For example Perry Biomass Engineering produces the BIOBIN. This galvanised steel woodchip storage bin can be clad in timber or box profile sheeting to blend in with it’s surroundings.
One particular client put a woodchip blower system in place that was producing about 120db of noise. During the early periods of operation local residents complained about the noise and dust generated during delivery. Eventually the client had to replace the system with a Perry Biomass handling BIOINTAKE which reduced the noise generated during the delivery to just 56db. Finding the right Biomass handling solution for you takes time, skill and experience. Perry Biomass Engineers have been asked several challenging questions over their time with the company, and they strive to find the right solution for your needs. We have a network of sales engineers around the UK who would be happy to advise you on your next Biomass boiler installation. If you would like to know more about Perry Biomass Engineering please contact us on 01404 890300 or visit our website www.perrybiomassengineering.co.uk
Page: 16
Omex Envirnmental’s micronutrient technology can boost productivity and profits - for food waste anaerobic digester (AD) operators. Licensed operators are increasingly treating food waste through ADs for the production of constantly generated renewable energy in the form of biogas, which can either be used on-site to reduce reliance on costly fossil fuels or sold as electricity under Government incentive initiatives like the Feed-In Tariff scheme. However, it is rare for an AD to have the complete range of nutritional elements present for optimal bacterial growth. Shortages of specific micronutrients, which are critical components of enzyme systems in the bacteria, often occur. This can mean that the digester plant and connected system do not run at full efficiency with a consequential loss of performance and output. Omex Environmental have formulated Nutromex TEAs, bioavailable trace element additives, used in the anaerobic process to boost the availability of essential trace elements and help to improve bacterial performance and increase the methane content of biogas production. This helps commercial operators to run plants at optimum levels, maximising revenue streams and return on investment through increased profits. The amount of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) produced by the AD also decreases with the introduction of micronutrient technology like Nutromex TEA– it improves the
AD operators see performance benefits with micronutrient technology
way that food waste is ‘digested’ and helps to stabilise VFA levels, contributing greater methanogenesis
for added biogas production.
the individual needs of specific anaerobic systems and operational requirements. Omex will assess a plant’s individual requirements through analysis of its influent, biomass and effluent before producing a tailor made micronutrient solution in a form that is fully bioavailable in anaerobic conditions. As well as specialising in trace element additives, Omex Environmental also manufacture and supply flocculants, anti-bulking agents, acid neutralisers, de-icers and concrete ad-mixtures, a new addition to their products.
Omex also provides customised micronutrient solutions, to meet
Visit the website for further information www.omex.co.uk or email environmental@omex.com Omex Environmental Ltd, Riverside Industrial Estate, Estuary Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HH. Tel 01553 770092 Page: 17
AD & Biogas
U N I V E R S I T Y
S E R C SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH C E N T R E
O F
G L A M O R G A N
Anaerobic Digestion of Biodegradable Municipal Wastes: A Review K Monson, S R Esteves, A J Guwy Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd CF37 1DL Wales, UK
Results and Discussion
The EC Landfill Directive defines various targets that non-inert wastes must be treated before landfill. Over 1 million tonnes of Biodegradable Municipal Wastes (BMW) are produced in Wales every year. Other organic wastes are produced in large quantities, particularly agricultural wastes (Figure 1). Anaerobic digestion (AD) in addition to being able to treat these wastes, can also produce renewable energy in the form of biogas. Many Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) studies have shown that AD is a superior environmental option than its main rival for the treatment of source separated biowastes, in-vessel composting. AD produces net energy, where as in-vessel composting uses energy.
� Best practices in other European countries have been identified. � Main AD plant suppliers have been identified and main system configurations reviewed (Figure 2). � The AD of BMW/OFMSW is proven and reliable in many different technical configurations. � Successful Swedish experiences of using biogas as a transport fuel have been reviewed. The upgrading and use of biogas as a renewable transport fuel is proven technically and has been established to significantly improve inner city air quality. � An interactive DVD has been produced that will take policy and decision makers on virtual tours of the AD facilities visited.
Installed Capacity (tpa)
Introduction
Figure 1. Biowastes in Wales (WAG Waste Strategy Unit, Owens, 2004).
Objectives � To review the use of AD as a BMW management technique. � To enhance knowledge of AD of BMW, by transferring knowledge and industrial experience from continental Europe to the UK. � To identify best practices and learn lessons from the experiences of other European countries. � To disseminate information to potential users, and policy and decision makers.
Figure 2. Installed AD capacity of main anaerobic system suppliers.
Conclusions � AD of BMW/OFMSW is proven and reliable in many different plants throughout mainland Europe. � Barriers to further implementation in the UK are policy related rather than technical. � Biowastes represent an abundant, locally available and renewable energy source throughout the UK; their potential should be fully realised by installing AD plants for biogas generation. � Biogas should be a major component of UK renewable transport policy. � Economics vary with plant setup, however compliance with European landfill diversion targets, increasing energy prices and security of supply issues make AD ever more attractive. � Anaerobic digestion is a proven, reliable technology that can economically treat organic wastes and produce renewable energy.
Methods � All aspects of the AD of BMW have been reviewed, and barriers to implementation identified. � Over 165 anaerobic digestion sites currently treating either centrally separated Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid waste (OFMSW) or source separated BMW have been identified. � Main AD suppliers and operators have been contacted, and information gathered. � A total of 20 industrial scale anaerobic digesters treating municipal biowastes have been visited, in 8 European countries.
Contact: Dr Sandra Esteves sesteves@glam.ac.uk
Acknowledgements Project funded by WAG and RCT County Borough Council
www.serc-wales.org.uk Page: 18
UNIQUE SOLUTIONS KIRK ENVIRONMENTAL, part of KIRK GROUP, was chosen by the e5 Consortium as one of their key delivery partners for Severn Trent’s Anaerobic Digestion Upgrade & Improvement Programme in AMP5. The Rushmoor Growth Project consist of three sites that were chosen for the upgrades to provide additional capacity to meet a predicted increase of 53% in load due to new housing and new diary in the region.
RUSHMOOR STW KIRK ENVIRONMENTAL played a major role in the Severn Trent e5 Project Programme in AMP5 with the completion of a new sludge treatment works in Telford.
KIRK, designed, supplied and constructed two Gas Phase Digesters complete with stainless steel roofs and one Pre-Digestion Tank with a conical GRP roof. The three tanks were manufactured from Epoxy Coated Steel , a long lasting tank coating innovation with maximum corrosion and weather resistance, perfect for the project requirements. The project also included access steelwork with a multi flight staircase designed & constructed by our in-house team. The staircase leads to an overhead bridge spanning the entire diameter of both gas phase digesters and access to the centre of the roof is possible via a 900mm wide walkway and a 4m diameter central access platform. The digester tanks now in place will provide the extra sludge capacity required to meet the site demands and the plant will be capable of generating renewable energy from the gas produced from the digested sludge. KIRK has worked closely with e5 since the beginning of the programme to clearly identify the design criteria, scope and key interfaces to ensure a clearly defined and specified scope could be effectively delivered on time and on budget whilst meeting the design life and performance expectations. To find out more or to discuss your project requirements call us today on +44 (0)1282 677961
PART OF
GLOBAL SPECIALIST IN LIQUID & BIOGAS STORAGE Valley Forge Business Park, Nelson, BB9 8TU
Page: 19
T: +44 (0) 1282 667961 • enquiries@kirk-environmental.com www.kirk-environmental.com • www.kirk-group.co.uk
Growing Power Hairy Hill (GPHH) Biogas Project
About Growing Power Hair Hill (GPHH)
Growing Power Hairy Hill (GPHH) is Canada’s most efficient biofuels production facility. The Integrated bioRefinery™ is a system that processes a number of raw biomass products into high-value products such as fuel ethanol, green power, and all natural bio-based fertilizer product. GPHH uses high-starch grains to produce ethanol. Annually more than 100 thousand tonnes of high-starch wheat and corn are milled, cooked, and processed by yeast and enzymes to yield 40 million liters of ethanol. The process produces large amounts of distillers’ grains that have their best value as feed for livestock.
The Challenge
Highland Feeders, the sixth largest feedlot in Canada, with an annual $60 million revenue business and now part owners of GPHH, was on the lookout for an aerobic digestion technology that could handle contaminated waste, including residential organic waste (SourceSeparated Organics) from the Edmonton’s suburbs and exurbs, and sand laden feedlot waste that is generated at Highland Feeders.
Himark BioGas Solution
The biogas plant at GPHH, was constructed in 2005 and was one of the largest biogas plant in the world, when commissioned. Himark’s engineers worked closely with GPHH to develop the feasibility for the project to determine the technical and economic potential of a biogas plant, develop the project design, and provide support at every step of the engineering and construction stage, as well as staff training and trouble shooting at the commission stage. The patented anaerobic digestion technology developed by and licensed from Himark BioGas has allowed GPHH to produce fuel ethanol, green power, and natural bio-
based fertilizer products, with very little energy input and no waste. The feedstock used by GPHH includes, residential organic waste (Source-Separated Organics) from Metro Edmonton (suburbs and exurbs), sand laden waste from the nearby feedlots, and food processing waste from the industries. GPHH’s has an input capacity of 200 Tons /Day or 73,000 Tons /Year, and an output capacity of 2.4 MW Electricity + Heat equivalent. The costs of producing ethanol "off-the-grid" are extremely low, making GPHH the lowest-cost producer of ethanol in North America. The GHG profile (carbon impact) of GPHH's ethanol, measured on a full true LCA (life cycle) basis, all the way to the tail pipe emissions, is also extremely low. As a result, GPHH's ethanol is able to meet and beat any and all thresholds met by cellulosic ethanol, including the extremely difficult Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) regime that is being promulgated in California and British Columbia. For the U.S. ethanol plants seeking to achieve Advanced Biofuel designation, the GPHH model is extremely instructive and compelling.
“Himark’s patented technology has enabled us to use Source Separated Organics and extremely dirty feedlot waste to generate cost effective and clean energy.” General Manager GPHH
Eugene Natty
Today, Growing Power Hairy Hill (GPHH) generates: • 40 million litres of fuel (denatured) ethanol • 30,000 tonnes of premium bio-based fertilizer • 100,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions credits (GHG credits) per year, the equivalent of taking 20,000 cars/light trucks off the road.
HIMARK BIOGAS, AFDP - Building F-83, 6020 - 118 Street, Edmonton, Alberta - T6H 2V8 Canada Tel: +1 780 492 3234 Toll Free: 1 855 8HIMARK email: info@HimarkBioGas.com www.HimarkBioGas.com
Page: 20
Patent your invention and pay less corporation tax – call now to learn about the Government’s Patent Box!
Protecting your innovation PATENTS
DESIGNS
TRADEMARKS
Are you getting the maximum tax benefits from your IP? Are your brands sufficiently protected? Robert Games, Patent and Trademark Attorney at Albright Patents LLP, answers your questions about protecting your innovation and explains how this can also reduce your tax bill. Q: Do I need to protect my IP? A: If you have a new invention or a new design and you want to maximise its potential, you should protect it. The same applies to any brands that you have.
Q: What tax savings are available? A: By patenting your idea, you protect your product and market, and become eligible for the Patent Box. The Patent Box can reduce your corporation tax by half.
Left unprotected, anyone could copy your invention, product or brand, and immediately begin competing with you. Protecting your IP via patents, registered designs and trademarks can prevent this, whilst also increasing the value of your company.
Patent Box schemes which offer similar benefits are available in many countries, not just the UK. You should also take advantage of R&D Tax Credits, which are easy to obtain and offer significant savings to companies investing in product development.
Protect your intellectual property today Call +44 (0)1242 691 801 to obtain free no-obligation advice from one of our Patent and Trademark Attorneys www.albrightpatents.co.uk
Page: 21
EASI AND IDEAL SAFETY Easi-Dec, the working at height safety specialist, has supplied over £50,000 worth of its Solar Access Systems to a solar panel installation company who are using the platforms to fit and service their solar panel orders. Ideal Solar Energy specialises in installing energy saving solar technologies. With trained technicians based throughout the UK, the team are currently achieving multiple residential installs per day. Following a company assessment, Ideal Solar Energy calculated that by switching from scaffolding to an access platform, it could save around £270 per property. With both current and future expectations of use, the company purchased six Easi-Dec Solar Access Systems.
“We looked around at the various options before settling on the Easi-Dec system” said Pete Daley, Operations Director at Ideal Solar Energy. “A key factor in us opting for this product was that Easi-Dec was able to demonstrate the Solar Access System on site, allowing our team to understand how to use it. For the first days of Ideal Solar Energy using our systems, we had an Easi-Dec Sales Engineer on site and he ensured we were working with the system correctly and ironed out any problems we were having.” Consultancy & Training
Ideal Solar Energy purchased the equipment in April 2013 and has already completed numerous projects. As the system can be assembled and dismantled in 30 minutes, installers are able to arrive on site, install the system, complete the maintenance job and leave the property on a strict schedule. With this in mind, Ideal Solar Energy has calculated that once our Easi-Dec systems have been used on 2000 projects it will have made a saving of £277,000.
transit type van or on a roof rack.
Easi-Dec’s Solar Access System has been designed to gain safe access up to roof level, typically smaller thermal solar jobs. This releases installers from depending on scaffolding, which is expensive and extends the time spent on a project. The Solar Access System comprises 2 telescopic Decs and a Catwalk which will provide an 8 m or 10 m long working platform. Further Decs and Catwalks can be added to provide a limitless modular system. The system also includes a rolling window bar, strap operated legs and a purpose designed hoist for lifting solar panels to roof level. The platforms offer a safe stable work place combined with certified edge protection.
The Solar Platform is perfect for smaller installation jobs, but still has a complete range of modular accessories, making it the perfect solution for all types of installations. Alternative leg lengths means installers can cover the majority of properties. The Rolling Window Bar provides a continuous platform support for load distribution. Particularly useful on claddings, tile hangings, rendered substrates and where the platform is to be positioned over window openings. The system copes with uneven or sloping ground as each leg is individually height adjusted in increments of 30 mm.
Using Easi-Dec’s Solar Access System allows the freedom to carry out work at a moment’s notice without having to liaise with a third party company. The Solar Access System does not require any tools for assembly, making it quick and simple to construct. The Solar Access System can be transported in either a
Easi-Dec also offer free demonstrations of their Solar Access Systems to ensure that the customer can get the most out of the equipment by knowing exactly how to erect the platform and gain access to the roof level safely. The demonstrations can be held at either the Easi-Dec premises, the premise of the customer, or on site. With each system sold there is free certified training for up to 8 people.
For more information on the Easi-Dec range, please visit www.easi-dec.co.uk where full product information, pricing and specifications are available. For further details, please call 01767 691812 or email info@easi-dec.com.
Page: 22
Isolated Systems Ltd specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial noise, vibration and thermal management products. Our services include global support of our products comprising comprehensive site surveys, full installation and commissioning of our systems from our qualified team of site engineers that extends to offshore facilities.
Spring & Rubber Mounts
Subsea engineering and training experts
Multi-Layer Seals & Expansion Compensators
Introduction to offshore wind farms Enclosures
Louvres
Packaged Skid Units & Inertia Bases
Enhance your capabilities with the engineering experts. Our interactive and flexible online training enables you to learn at your own pace, eradicates travel time and earns you CPD points.
Silencers/Attenuator
This course provides an overview of the engineering principles involved in offshore wind farm design, development, construction, operation and maintenance. Perfect for individuals who have recently joined the industry and for more experienced engineers who would like to broaden their understanding of the whole process.
Thermal Jackets
Isolated Systems Ltd, Adams Close, Heanor Gate Industrial Park, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7SW T +44(0)1773 761226 F +44(0)1773 760408 E sales@isolatedsystems.com www.isolatedsystems.com
SEUK314012 QP.indd 1
For information visit www.jee.co.uk/training Call +44 1732 371 371 to request a brochure or contact your local Business Development Manager
14/04/2014 12:53:29
Learn how to estimate your organisation’s carbon footprints Carbon Footprinting, 25–26 June 2014, Manchester, UK Providing organisations with practical guidance on estimating the carbon footprints of their products and technologies. Topics include: ■■
life cycle analysis (LCA)
■■
carbon footprinting standards
■■
how to identify and reduce carbon ‘hot spots’ along supply chains
■■
carbon labelling
For further details visit www.icheme.org/carbon Email: courses@icheme.org Tel: +44 (0)1788 534431
0946_14
Page: 23
Consultancy & Training
Latest London CO2 reduction target In 2005 the Greater London Authority adopted “The Merton Rule”. This planning policy, previously applied by the London Borough of Merton, required developers to offset 10% of the annual predicted CO2 emissions from a new development by using renewable technologies.
The Draft Sustainable Design and Construction SPG provides guidance on suitable techniques to incorporate into your development.
In Chapter 5 of London’s response to Climate Change 2011, the Mayor set out his strategy to achieve an overall reduction in London’s CO2 emissions of 60 per cent (below
To get Planning Permission the development must meet the latest CO2 emission reduction targets. A detailed Energy Assessment prepared in accordance with GLA guidance on preparing energy assessments will have to be submitted with the Planning Application.
1990 levels) by 2025.From April 2014, for developments of more than 5 dwellings or 500m2, the London Boroughs have started applying the 40% target. Considering the increasingly stringent Building Regulations, this represents an overall CO2 reduction of c.55% since 2006.
“Getting Planning Permission just got a bit tougher”
You may have heard of the “Energy Hierarchy”. This approach encourages the designer to wring out energy savings and hence reduce CO2 emissions at every stage. 1. Be Clean: Use less energy 2. Be Mean: Use energy more efficiently, and finally 3. Be Green: Use renewable energy.
Environmental
The Stilwell Partnership has been preparing Energy Assessments since the requirement was first introduced in 2005. Over the last 12 months our low carbon solutions have enabled planned developments to meet London’s CO2 emission reduction target and reduce predicted annual CO2 emissions by 300 tonnes. Tel +44 (0) 1276 700 400 www.stilwell-ltd.co.uk
We offer a one-stop sustainability assessment & energy statement service for London planning applications We specialise in energy statements for mixed use developments, including offices, hotels, industrial, leisure and residential planning applications We find the best fit low and zero carbon solutions from CHP, solar, PV, GSH ASHP round and air source We specialise in the application of Combined Heat & Power. Our CHP system design can significantly reduce CO2 emissions for commercial and residential developments
Year
Improvement on 2010 Building Regulations
2010-13
25 per cent
2013-16
40 per cent
2016 –31
Zero carbon
Page: 24
Engineered for a Cleaner Environment Total Solutions for Airborne Dust and Fume Control. Removal of dusts and particulate, plus the reduction of acid gases, dioxins and heavy metals.
IFA 1102002
IFA 1005029
Schweißrauchabscheideklasse W3
58a Thornhill Road l Streetly l Sutton Coldfield l West Midlands l B74 3EN Tel: 0121 353 0176 l Mail: info@luhrgb.co.uk l www.luhrfiltergb.co.uk
Johnson Matthey wins The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development Johnson Matthey wins The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development Royston, 21 April 2014 – Johnson Matthey, a global leader in emission control technologies, has won The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2014. This prestigious award recognises the company’s achievements in developing and manufacturing emission control catalysts using resources efficiently, based on Lean principles and meeting challenging sustainability targets within its operations. This year, the company is also celebrating 40 years since the Page: 25
production of its first autocatalyst – the name given to emission control catalysts used in cars. Johnson Matthey will receive the award at a 40th anniversary celebration to be held on its premises in Royston, UK on 20 June 2014. Johnson Matthey is known as a pioneer in the field of emissions control having made its first autocatalyst in its Royston facilities in May 1974. Through constant investment in research and development, Johnson Matthey’s emission control products have evolved over time to encompass different fuels and vehicles. Johnson Matthey has retained its position as a world leader, supplying one third of all catalysts for vehicles worldwide. Johnson Matthey works with customers and vehicle manufacturers, ensuring not only product effectiveness but also that production methods are sustainable. The company has achieved significant advances in its own environmental management, increasing manufacturing
sustainability in its autocatalyst production operations, reducing energy intensity and waste to landfill. Furthermore, through engagement with schools and universities, it has improved pupil and student understanding of science and engineering and promoted environmental awareness. “We feel extremely honoured to have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development,” said Neil Carson, Chief Executive of Johnson Matthey. “This highly prestigious award recognises the hard work and dedication of our employees and acknowledges our cuttingedge technology in the field of automotive emissions control over four decades. It also reflects our commitment to sustainability, both in our manufacturing operations and through the action of our emission control products in improving air quality around the world.” Further information on the products and services of Johnson Matthey Emission Control Technologies can be found at www.jmect.com Environmental
THE DRALLIM ANTI-CONDENSATION SYSTEM CONDENSATION PROTECTION FOR CONTROL ENCLOSURES Field based control enclosures mounted outside are susceptible to the effects of temperature and humidity changes that can cause condensation to occur which will shorten the life of components as well as making the equipment dangerous. To prevent this, manufacturers will often include an enclosure heater as part of the design. This will typically be in the range of 60 – 120 Watts, powered continuously, even when not required. However, to combat the rising costs of energy, Drallim Industries have developed the Drallim Anti-Condensation System (DACS), which eliminates wasted energy, thereby lowering your carbon footprint and reducing your operation costs. The DACS is a microprocessor based system which simultaneously monitors the ambient air temperature and the dew point within a control enclosure to ensure that the heater is powered up only at the appropriate time to maintain condensation-free operation. This provides superior control than that provided by monitoring either air temperature or dew point alone. Benefits
DETECTRONIC HELP SEVERN TRENT WATER PREVENT SEWAGE LEAKS High-tech alarm systems help protect sites of special scientific interest Detectronic, specialists in preventing flooding and reducing pollution in the water industry, are working in partnership with Severn Trent Water to help prevent sewage leaks at sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs). With responsibility for 91,000km of sewers and drains – enough to circle the earth twice – Severn Trent Water has a mammoth task to ensure its complex network of sewers remains free flowing. The water company employs 2,000 people to maintain the sewer network that stretches across the heart of the UK from the Bristol Channel to the Humber, and from mid-Wales to the East Midlands. Explains Dave Walker, commercial director at Detectronic: “There are over 4,100 SSSIs in England alone, each of which is internationally important. They represent the country’s very best wildlife and geographical sites and include some of our most spectacular and beautiful habitats such as wetlands, rivers and beaches. “These sites are under constant pressure from development, pollution and climate change so their preservation and protection is vital and Environmental
DACS (Master Unit)
DACS-Ex (Slave Unit)
SENSOR
Drallim’s Anti-Condensation System (DACS) consisting of One Master & One Slave Unit include improved reliability and reduced maintenance of the control enclosure’s other components, as well as savings in electricity costs. For larger control enclosures, up to 3 additional slave units (DACS-Ex) can be connected to the DACS to increase the heating capacity to 400 Watts. Universal mounting plates are also available.
organisations like Severn Trent have a strict duty of care to protect, manage and maintain them.” Sewage leaks are just one of the issues that could damage SSSIs, so, Severn Trent is working with Detectronic to identify any potential operating issues which could affect SSSIs in its regions. Heapham Lake in Gainsborough, East Yorkshire is one example. Any blockage in a sewer in the area could potentially cause sewage to leak into the lake. The ability to identify any problems and respond quickly is imperative and this is where Detectronic come in. Outlines Dave: “Severn Trent approached us to carry out an appraisal of the sewer network associated with Heapham Lake and we recommended the installation of a cluster of level and flow monitoring equipment in the area.
Current Installations have demonstrated electricity savings of up to 90%, providing users with a typical payback of <3 years when using a 230V 100W heater. CALL +44 (0)1424 205140 or write to hvtest@drallim.com
“Working alongside Detectronic who monitor the network for us 7 days a week, is helping us to prevent incidents occurring and is providing Severn Trent with in-depth data which enables us to manually intervene if necessary. Having such accurate information at our fingertips and the opportunity to share it with the correct teams here is invaluable to us.” www.detectronic.org
“Since the equipment was deployed, data from each of the monitors is transmitted to our technical Data Centre for data screening and analysis. This now enables us to provide Severn Trent’s strategy and service delivery teams with precise data on sewer flow and levels that, in turn, facilitate the identification of potential problems before they arise.” Comments Zelia Lyne, from Severn Trent Water:
Page: 26
Delivering a
Sustainable
FUTURE
Flue Gas Recovery Sweden AB is delighted to work with companies, such as Supply UK, who understood that the environmental problem is to be taken seriously.
Supply UK
In an environment where change is required, Supply UK have had to think
Group
deliver innovation and value across our multi-sector customer base, we
and act differently in how we approach our clients needs. Committed to have partnered with experts to offer environmental innovations.
Our technologies can deliver integrated solutions with an extensive range of innovative products and services, we can work in unison to help reduce your carbon footprint. Amongst our offerings are sustainable low energy solutions, improved health & safety focus, revolutionary drying techniques and pipe rehabilitation systems.
Nu Flow: Environmentally solutions
friendly
Nu Flow Technologies provide world leading trenchless technology for the repair and improvement of piping infrastructure. The innovative green solutions rehabilitate the inner infrastructure of deteriorated or failing water piping systems without exterior disruption eliminating the need for pipe replacement. The epoxy coating prevents corrosive nodules from forming, so there is no where for the legionella to live. Used in many diverse applications varying from residential homes, beneath roadways, to complex pharmaceutical buildings & sea going vessels.
Flue Gas Recovery Sweden AB Flue Gas Recovery Sweden AB offers construction site heating system combining pellet-fuelled boiler with innovative FGRTM technology, which makes it both environmentally friendly and economically efficient. The boiler uses CO2 neutral fuel (wood pellets), with a high efficiency (over 90%) and very low air pollutant emissions. FRG TM technology allows you to recycle the wasted energy of flue gases, thus reducing the amount of fuel by 25%. A construction site currently using direct electricity or oil for heating and drying purposes, can reduce CO2 emissions by 80%-90% by switching to Flue Gas Recovery Sweden AB Heating System.
Ie Cameron Manners CEO San Diego
Lars-Owen Kron CEO FGR
Photoluminescent Signage and Guidance Systems A leading Photoluminescent Quality in the market, always visible with NO electrical connections, maintenance, batteries or failure. This product is a constant source of light alongside temporary lighting, ensuring efficient and visible safety signs and clear visible escape routes and guidance systems at all times. It has a unique capacity to absorb and store energy from ambient light. The primary components are natural rare earth mineral crystals. Photoluminescent technology can add value to a wide range of products from fire safety to marine and outdoor usage, currently being introduced on road markings on the Dutch highways to illuminate the tarmac, as a sustainable and safe initiative. Nicolas Suarez CEO Spain
Page: 27
Force 3 & El – Björn: Power, Lighting and Climate Control Force 3 offer an innovative range of new products on large scale sites that demonstrate the latest technological efficiencies in lighting and heating solutions, in partnership with renowned Swedish manufacturer El-Björn. Products such as low voltage lighting, drying and heating equipment and a wide range of power distribution assemblies make significant environmental contributions. Equally valuable in the current economic climate is the opportunity to also realise substantial cost savings through reduced energy requirements and greater management and control of power use.
The Drying fan costs less to run, than a diesel generator and its much more energy efficient..... Leeds Arena, BAM UK
For more information please contact
www.supplyuk.co.uk
0870 600 998 When reliability counts
Satellite Data to Aid Turbine Revolution University of Leicester works with High Efficiency Heating UK Ltd to pinpoint optimum locations for hydropower turbines
Space technology is to be used in a novel plan to identify locations in rivers for water-powered energy. The University of Leicester will work with a British company, High Efficiency Heating UK Ltd, with interests in renewable energies in order to locate the best sites to deploy microhydropower turbines. The Technology Strategy Board has granted £120,400 to High Efficiency Heating UK Ltd (HEH) and the University of Leicester for a 10 month research project - ISMORTASED (Identification of Sites for Microhydropower On Rivers Through Applied Satellite and Environmental Data) Project (No. 131545). The expertise of the University of Leicester in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is key to cutting the costs of identifying the optimum site in a river for power generation. Andy Baxter, Managing Director of HEH said: “Currently, to determine the viability of a stretch of river or stream for micro-hydro power, the process is expensive and complex. “At present there’s a significant fee to pay to determine whether a particular stretch of river will yield hydropower - and this is before socio-economic factors and due processes such as planning application are taken into account.” Mr Baxter, who lives and works amongst the industrial heritage of the
Lancashire mill towns, added: “Historically industry in the area was powered by the local rivers and streams - after all, the cotton industry grew up in Lancashire because of water power, but the hydropower industry seems not to exploit stretches of river where there is obvious potential. “The industry has gone but the power has not. The potential for locally based power solution remains.” This realisation has led HEH to develop a long term strategy to develop greener energy solutions around micro-hydropower generation. An initial engagement with the University’s Chemistry Department’s part ERDF funded G-STEP Project led to project definition and a successful collaborative research and development funding application for the UK’s innovations agency Technology Strategy Board’s recent ‘Solving Business Problems with Environmental Data’ competition. Dr Kevin Tansey, from the Department of Geography, who is leading up the research team, said: ‘We are very excited that the project has been funded. During the ten month project life the research group will develop a GIS prototype and combine as many as two dozen data sets to evaluate sites. Some of these data sets will come from satellites or aircraft. A GIS is a very powerful tool as you can simulate the optimisation process multiple times until you get the right answers.”
Research assistant Jonathan Lee has started the task of identifying and sourcing information, the work of developing the prototype tool being built on knowledge of what data is available and how it fits together. G-STEP’s Ed Lamb said: “The application of novel approaches, including satellite data, could make site identification quicker and less expensive. If successful this will benefit HEH, community stakeholders, and us all by making smaller scale ‘greener’ power technologies more viable.” The collaborators argue the long-term benefits of their work. Andy Baxter said: “We hope that the widespread proliferation of “run-of-river” micro hydropower will help towards a stable, green, constant and predictable supply of power in the next few years. We’ve been hearing warnings from OFGEM and DECC about the dramatic increase in the likelihood of power cuts in 2015/16. Erratic energy supply from wind and solar won’t provide a solution to the problem of grid balancing. We have to combine electricity storage with a reliable and constant energy source. Hydropower is half of that solution.” Dr Kevin Tansey added: “The current and growing concerns of climate and energy make this project of interest both nationally and internationally. University of Leicester’s involvement with commercial organisations to develop tools that are applicable at the local scale globally is exciting and timely.”
Website: www.le.ac.uk/ Energy - Remewables
Page: 28
Far-UK works to help its clients improve their selection and use of composite materials and processes. This is in order to improve the quality, cost and delivery performance of their products. The business will design and manufacture composite components, specialising in carbon fibre. The business will also design and deliver processes, up to and including full factories for clients, if they wish to manufacture these products themselves. Far-UK largely operates from its factory in Nottingham. The company supports customers
all over the world designing and manufacturing lightweight structural components to reduce weight and vehicle emissions. The team has a strong automotive pedigree, and while this industry has a great deal of interest in weight reduction, these skills and knowledge can offer other industries a real advantage, especially where engineering for cost effective weight reduction is important. www.far-uk.com
Temporary Roadways Are Supporting Britain’s Bid to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Renewable Energy Development
JMS Automation & Drives JMS Design and Build systems such as: Power conversion, Variable speed drives, PLC & DCS control Systems for the Power Control & Renewable Industries. JMS Power Management System (PMS) controls on grid and off grid loads to maximise output power from the energy source thus maximising renewable Feed In Tariffs. In the PMS the grid also prioritised to different final circuits as required. JMS offer combined Power Converter & Load Controller or as separate units. wwww.jmsweb.co.uk
Page: 29
Ground protection solution providers, Timbermat Ltd, supplied special load calculating Emtek mats during the erection of two giant wind turbines. ‘REG Windpower required a temporary track way solution that would allow the transportation of abnormal loads with gross vehicle weights of 120te, across peat with CBR’s of less than 0.5%,’ said Andrew Penfold, REG Windpower’s Construction Manager. Large components of the wind turbine and part of the route went over a peaty surface, where Timbermat’s temporary access road was laid. A significant number of Lorries and Cranes successfully used the temporary surface during the building of an electrical substation on the site. info@timbermat.co.uk www.timbermat.co.uk
Energy - Renewables
J+S Ltd helps EMEC untie a knotty connection problem
According to Neil Kermode, Managing Director of EMEC, tidal and wave energy have been overshadowed in popularity by wind and solar for one reason: “It’s a lot harder and more costly to work in a sub-sea environment. But tidal and wave energy offer much more predictability than wind, as well as potential environmental and aesthetic advantages.” EMEC is the European Marine Energy Centre, the world’s first and leading centre of its kind providing developers of both wave and tidal energy converters the ability to test equipment in ‘real-sea’ environments. From an extensive range of testing sites in the Orkney Isles, EMEC offers test capabilities for all stages of development from scale models to full-size prototypes. Currently ten manufacturers are testing different prototype marine energy systems at EMEC, one of which is Voith Hydro Ocean Current Technologies. Project Manager Stefan Reich, has been involved in the deployment of a 1MW full-scale prototype, and explains the benefits of live testing: “Tidal is definitely much more predictable than wind, and you know that the tide will flow twice a day, but
of course it doesn’t do so in a straight line,” he comments. “So until you can get equipment in the sea and connect it up to monitor its performance, you can’t predict precisely how much energy you can deliver at a specific time.” The connectivity challenge As Neil Kermode explains, connecting generators to the landbased power grid poses a significant challenge. “With power feeds running at 11kV, the quality of connection is critical. There are solutions around, but they can lack flexibility and can be very expensive, as typically they can require a cable to be out of the water
for up to 48 hours, while sealants harden, before you can put it back into the sea. “Bear in mind that all the while connection takes place, your vessel must not move more than a few metres off its station, or it could damage the cable, and you start to get a feel for the complexity,” he continues. “This approach is not really sustainable when you’re talking about a potential 8,000 generators to reach the capacity that the government hopes to see from this area.” Faced with the need to find an efficient, flexible and cost-effective Page: 30
cable terminating solution, EMEC turned to J+S Ltd; one of the UK’s most respected offshore energy engineering companies. “They have a reputation for keeping things dry, so we asked for their ideas,” Neil comments.
cable can be terminated with the connector when it is first laid, and left on the seabed until such time as it is needed. It can also be raised and reconnected however often is needed, for example if a cable is damaged or needs to be replaced.
Remote testing guarantees pressure
“Live cables running at 11kV produce some very complex magnetic fields at the end of cables so we need very effective termination as well as testing capabilities to make sure it is safe to electrically ‘pressurise’ a cable before going live,” Neil explains. “The J+S termination with its fibre optics provide a test end which means we can test a cable from shore electrically and ensure it is in good order before handing it over. These features offer significant
The original cable termination was produced and J+S developed a further solution in the form of the Drymate Connector, a specially designed undersea connector that provides a pressure balanced make and break connectivity facility. It also includes termination using a Partial Discharge (PD) free, testable stop-end solution allowing full energisation and testing of the terminated cable. This means the
operational benefits.” The third major benefit that the J+S solution delivers is rapidity of connection, as Neil explains. “The Connector was installed and running in just 24 hours, which meant that the vessel’s time on station was used very effectively. There aren’t many of these ships around and they costs tens of thousands a day, so the quicker we can get the job done the better.” Neil is delighted with the results of deploying the J+S terminations and also the Drymate Connector. “Tidal and wave energy are at the cutting edge of renewable energy solutions. Working with J+S has given us the confidence that the cables these innovative new machines are connecting to are in good condition, and that they can be repaired and renewed much more cost-effectively as the need arises. “We’ve seen J+S Ltd in action and have been impressed by their high standards of professionalism and quality. We expect this to be a valuable relationship because the work they are doing to reduce installation times and provide robust and rapidly implemented solutions, will enable others things to be done at sea safely, cost effectively and quickly.”
For further information please contact Ellie Pendreich, Marketing Manager: +44 (0) 1271 337536. ellie.pendreich@jands.co.uk or visit our website: www.jands.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JSLimited1 Page: 31
ENERGY
virtual reality
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe significantly enhances multi-domain communication and engineering quality with IC.IDO THE CHALLENGE Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe (MHPSE) needed an efficient tool to convince potential customers about their solutions by using innovative differentiators during the bidding phase. They also needed to reduce the cost of errors and penalties due to project delay because of late error detection and last minute design adjustments. Reduced engineering cycle time while improving collaborative decision making with subcontractors was also a very important challenge for MHPSE. Unfortunately, their established engineering tools were not sufficient to enable them to address their challenges.
THE BENEFITS . Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe (MHPSE) significantly increased its competitiveness during public tenders, thanks to a more efficient communication with contractors via IC.IDO . MHPSE’s engineering teams are today able to identify critical situations/errors before it is too late to halt the construction process, avoiding excessively cost overruns and huge project delay penalties. . MHPSE decreased time-to-market by enabling Concurrent Engineering by using IC.IDO.
The global energy sector today faces an unprecedented number of challenges. Companies that plan, design, construct and operate power plants need every day to be more flexible, to innovate incessantly, and to reduce costs. In addition, they face tough competition, particularly from emerging countries. In this context, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe (MHPSE) decided in 2006 to look into new tools that would enhance collaboration with the numerous stakeholders (contractors, subcontractors) involved in any capitalintensive power plant construction project. It is often very complex for companies like MHPSE to control the quality of the work of subcontractors’ spread all around the world. However they are very dependent on their subcontractors, and are constantly under pressure relative to project milestones. Any delay or defect in project deliverables can lead to huge penalties.
“Using IC.IDO allowed us to detect numerous failures in our power station 3D mock-ups, before it was too late to halt the construction process. By identifying these kinds of critical mistakes, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe has avoided significant time loss, and the costly penalties we would have paid. The ROI of IC.IDO is indisputable. ESI helped Hitachi not only detect errors but actually prevent them.” Christoph Kastl, Head of technical IT at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe.
Examine your Virtual Prototypes in a truly realistic way from the very earliest stages of design to safeguard the engineering process for optimal designed products.
“In some cases, the penalties can amount up to millions of Euros. This is why we needed a tool that would enhance the communication with contractors and subcontractors and decrease the risk of critical errors during the engineering process. IC.IDO Virtual Reality was clearly the best solution,” declares Christoph Kastl, Head of technical IT at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe.
Immersive Virtual Reality: place yourself in your 3D mock-up MHPSE had been using with solid models as a basis for iterations between different project participants for a long time. One of their pain points was the inability to interact or experience the digital mock-up and instead having to rely on generating screenshots circulated via email. Static pictures were not an effective basis for discussions between all involved parties. With IC.IDO, MHPSE is able to fully experience their 3D prototype in a highly immersive environment. They experienced their 3D mock-up in real-
w w w. e s i - g ro u p . c o m
Effciency Monitoring
Page: 32
time and at real size, moving around it; perceiving, identifying and pointing out potential errors and inconsistencies in a very intuitive way. IC.IDO enables a true collaboration;bridging the gap between different engineering domains, generations, languages and cultures.
Integration of Virtual Reality in Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe’s existing engineering processes. MHPSE decided to invest in a Virtual Reality room, including a Large-Scale 3D Visualization Powerwall, equipped with ESI Group’s Virtual Reality solution IC.IDO.
Copyright © ESI Group, 2014 - G/RO/13.61/A - Images courtesy of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe
At this point MHPSE was able to share the benefits of 3D immersive visualization with a wider audience. The acceptance was immediate, not only from MHPSE’s contractors and sub-contractors, but also from their engineering department. All were very impressed when they realized that they could perform highly efficient engineering reviews in real-time, real size, with very little data preparation and a short amount of time. They felt
very comfortable with the user interface. Indeed, all the tools and features they needed were available within the 3D environment: collision checks, creation of snapshots, meta-data visualization, markers, transparency mode, and even the possibility to create vocal notes and events that are automatically linked to the extracted PDF report following the immersive review. IC.IDO clearly appeared as a very powerful solution for them. Witnessing the high level of acceptance of Virtual Reality at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe, Christoph Kastl, supported by ESI’s Virtual Reality consultants, decided to go one step further and to put in place further processes that would significantly optimize data preparation and upload, and make Virtual Reality much more accessible. Initially, a MHPSE engineer would have needed to send his 3D data to IT 8 hours ahead of an immersive engineering review. Today, thanks to automated processes, IT needs less than one hour to prepare the full dataset a power station.
After that short delay, the engineer who placed the request receives an automatic confirmation that the data set is ready in IC.IDO.
“Sometimes, when the engineers need to deal with a very specific area of the plant with a subcontractor, we just upload a part of the 3D data. Visualization of the entire power plant requires more time, but that is still only one hour at most. During the review, when engineers detect something that should evaluated in more detail (collision, defaults) they instantaneously create marker points and snapshots,” explains Christoph Kastl. MHPSE has succeeded in integrating Virtual Reality to their engineering processes and to involve multiple stakeholders, each with different preoccupations and facing specific dayto-day challenges.
“Although we have come a long way since we implemented IC.IDO, we are absolutely sure that the perspectives of Virtual Reality for our industry are still infinite. Never-the-less, we can today claim that we have met our initial objectives. Virtual Reality contributes to developing a more innovative and efficient image of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe ; a great advantage in the face of competition.” concludes Mr. Kastl. MHPSE’s decision-making process is running much smoother than before the implementation, thanks to a fullacceptance of IC.IDO by their engineers. Today these achievements allow MHPSE’ to prove very easily the tangible effects of IC.IDO integration on their internal processes.
ABOUT M ITSUBISHI H ITACHI P OWER S YSTEMS E UROPE ABOUT ESI GROUP
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe GmbH (MHPSE), a subsidiary of globally operating Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Ltd., designs and constructs fossil-fired power plants. The plant constructor also supplies key components such as utility steam generators, environmental engineering equipment, turbines and pulverizers. Including subsidiaries, approx. 2000 staff is on the company's payroll (as of February 2014). As a market and technology leader - in utility steam generators, for instance - MHPSE relies on modern, ecologically sound and economic plants.
ESI is a pioneer and world-leading provider in Virtual Prototyping that takes into account the physics of materials. ESI boasts a unique know-how in Virtual Product Engineering, based on an integrated suite of coherent, industry-oriented applications. Addressing manufacturing industries, Virtual Product Engineering aims to replace physical prototypes by realistically simulating a product’s behavior during testing, to fine-tune fabrication and assembly processes in accordance with desired product performance, and to evaluate the impact on product use under normal or accidental conditions. ESI’s solutions fit into a single collaborative and open environment for End-to-End Virtual Prototyping. These solutions are delivered using the latest technologies, including immersive Virtual Reality, to bring products to life in 3D; helping customers make the right decisions throughout product development. The company employs about 1000 high-level specialists worldwide covering more than 40 countries. ESI Group is a French company listed in compartment C of NYSE Euronext Paris.
ESI Group Headquarters | 100-102 Avenue de Suffren | 75015 Paris | FRANCE | T. +33 (0)1 53 65 14 14 | F. +33 (0)1 53 65 14 12 | info@esi-group.com All PAM- and SYS- product names as well as other products belonging to ESI’s portfolio are tradenames or trademarks of ESI Group, except specified proprietary mention. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners - Specifications are subject to change without notice.
w w w. e s i - g ro u p . c o m
Page: 33
Effciency Monitoring
Demand on the rise as health sector bids to cut costs and emissions Advanced Power & Lighting, part of The A+ Group, has supplied and installed more than 300,000 of our BrightTM range of LED lights with typically < 3 year paybacks. Finance options are available, so you can save before you pay. Successful lighting projects include 10 of the UK’s busiest shopping centres, waste recycling facilities, water treatment works, warehouses and large offices. APL is accredited to ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 and has won a Lux Award for lighting and our sister company Advanced Water & Waste Ltd won the Builder & Engineer Award category for Infrastructure Project of the Year in 2011. For further information call 01202 470133 or visit our web site www.the-agroup.co.uk
As NHS Trusts battle with high energy costs and carbon emission targets, Wellman Group is reporting an unprecedented demand for its efficient steam boiler range. More than 80 per cent of recent projects at NHS hospitals across the UK have opted for Wellman products, including new high profile builds at Alder Hey in Liverpool, Musgrove Park in Taunton and Torbay Hospital, in Devon. Doug Howarth, National Sales Manager at Wellman Thermal Services, said: “We have supplied a variety of high efficiency boilers, including models from our Wellman Ygnette and Wellman Sygnette range to a variety of NHS Trust projects. The company attributes its success in the healthcare market to reliability, not only in regard to its efficient boiler systems but also the aftercare and ongoing customer service it provides. The world renowned Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool is installing three Wellman boilers in a £237 million project to rebuild the hospital on a site nearby. For further information about Wellman, please visit www.wellman-group.com or call 0121 543 0000
Ioxus Ultracapacitors: High Power Delivery Devices Ultracapacitors are high power delivery devices that offer very quick recharge and perform in extreme temperatures. They are also 95% recyclable helping to keep the planet green. Ultracapacitors can be used for peak power delivery , battery support, energy storage, regenerating free energy and to reduce emissions. They can be supplied as cells ranging from 100F to 3000F, or modules for higher energy and voltage requirements. APC Hero is the UK Rep & Distributor for Ioxus. For further information Call 01480 226600 or visit our website at http://www.apc-hero.co.uk/
MITSUBISHI eX SERIES ENTRY-LEVEL HIGH SPEED (CROSS FLOW) CO2 LASER from £249,950 Mitsubishi Electric is offering sheet metal industries up to 1.4 times greater productivity, following its UK launch of Mitsubishi Electric’s new eX Series laser cutting machine (Option: 2.7kW, 3.5kW & 6.0kW). The new eX Series machine delivers lower running costs, legendary reliability and market leading cutting speeds, thanks to Mitsubishi’s patented cross-flow laser design. It integrates an eco mode that cuts running costs by up to 90% percent during standby, and also eco-friendly features for power and gas consumption. The eco credentials are evidenced by carbon dioxide emissions, which are reduced by around 30% compared to competitors’ high speed axial flow lasers. Effciency Monitoring
INFOTEC, PROVIDING SOLUTIONS AND FACILITATING CONSENT ON BUILD-OVER AND EASEMENT ISSUES Infotec offers unique advanced ‘gyrobotic’ survey systems combining gyroscopic mapping with robotic mobilisation platforms. This survey proses and unequalled expertise allows detailed information to be produced that is required to build over, and closer to, buried structures and critical infrastructure than would be possible using other survey methods available internationally. Restrictions affecting development sites occur as a result of underground structures such as sewers, watercourses or critical utilities including water or gas mains. Infotec has successfully achieved build-over consent and relaxation and the removal of easements, allowing design and construction to proceed whilst safeguarding the critical asset below. Tel: +44 (0)1702 421390 Email: sales@infotec1.net www.infotec1.net
Page: 34
Hochiki Europe gets rave reviews at The Kenneth More Theatre
Kenneth More was one of the most famous actors of the 1950s and epitomised the ‘stiff upper lip’ British conviviality that we often associate with that era. Prior to his death in 1982 at the age of 67, he was one of the very few performers to have a theatre named after him, after Ilford opened The Kenneth More Theatre at the end of 1974. He made various appearances there over the years and today it is a focal point of the local community. Ensuring the safety of visitors is a top priority for the London Borough of Redbridge, which owns and maintains the building. The Kenneth More Theatre’s technical manager, Rob Mitchell-Gears, explains, ‘With 358 seats and additional wheelchair spaces, we need to ensure that we have systems in place that enable us to react appropriately in the event of a fire. In such circumstances a fast, effective and controlled evacuation is vital, which is why we rely on an emergency lighting system.’ Having been originally installed in the 1980s, The Kenneth More Theatre’s emergency lighting system was nearing the end of its life and Rob recognised that a new one was needed. Monmouthsire based company, Tann Synchronome, was asked to make its recommendations and carried out an audit of the existing infrastructure. Tann Synchronome’s MD, Will Jones said:. ‘Like many installations of the 1980s, the emergency lighting system relied Page: 35
on a central battery system, which was becoming increasingly unreliable and needed replacing due to its age. What’s more, some of the luminaires were not as bright as those that are available today..He states,
‘I’ve been working with Hochiki Europe continuously for the last 13 years and I’ve never failed to be impressed with the quality, flexibility, reliability, ease-of-use and design excellence of its products. If there’s a better light emitting diode (LED) based emergency lighting system on the market I haven’t seen it.’
urgency of replacing the system, work was carried out whilst the building was in use with minimal disruption to us, which I was very impressed by’. As with most entertainment venues, lighting must not detract attention from the performance and the installed FIREscape system has been configured with three modes. The first is an emergency mode, where lights are operated at maximum illumination if there is a power failure. Normal or maintained mode means that it can be used as part of the permanent lighting of the building in five different levels of illumination, to enhance the general ambiance of various areas of the building. Finally, in show mode specific lights are used at a lower level of illumination.
FIREscape is an EN50172 compliant intelligent low voltage system that comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up, and features addressable, self-contained LED luminaires and signage connected via low voltage (40V) cabling.
Due to its LED technology, the FIREscape system will also cut battery replacement costs, testing labour, recycling costs and general energy use. LED also has a long life and requires only one per cent of the bulb changes required with traditional lighting.
Although the wiring also needed replacing, the team from Tann Synchronome was able to use the existing containment and wiring architecture. ‘The old cable was removed and the new cable was simply fed through the existing tubes, saving both money and time. It also meant that day-to-day activities could continue as normal - something that was clearly appreciated by Rob Mitchell-Gears who said: ‘Due to the
Tann Synchronome is currently carrying out a second phase of the project and adding additional luminaires to the system. For further information please contact Hochiki Europe on 01634 266566, email: e-marketing@hochikieurope.com or visit www.hochikieurope.com or http://tann.synchronome.net Effciency Monitoring
The TFS HTFluidFit Process Can Save Thermal Fluid Users 70% Of Their Replacement Oil Costs. Many Process Industries use thermal oil to transfer heat around their process plant. However, these oils degrade over time due to factors such as high temperatures, high film temperatures and oxidation causing loss of thermal efficiency, increased flammability, cavitation, mechanical failure, system downtime and associated cost. More importantly, when combined with other system conditions, plant safety can be drastically compromised – and it is now a legal requirement to maintain minimum flashpoints.
For many companies the traditional solution to the degradation problem is to periodically replace the thermal oil. Sampling and analysis of the fluid is a requirement within the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR is the UK implementation of the EU ATEX Directive) and the fluid must be conditioned or changed when the fluid falls out of specification. Unfortunately, this reactive process can require the expense of replacing huge amounts of oil
resulting in long periods of downtime whilst the system is drained and then re-filled. HTFluidFit by Thermal Fluid Solutions is a revolutionary, proactive service for the maintenance and safety of thermal fluids; it offers a real alternative to the costly and time-consuming process of re filling systems and fluid disposal. Using state-of-the-art fluid conditioning rigs and with no down time, fluids are maintained at their optimum condition with the potential to extend fluid life by a factor of 10 or more!
To find out more visit www.thermalfluidsolutions.com or call 01298 815862
Realtime Energy Building Displays The Complete Energy Monitoring Solution from Elcomponent...
MeterRing RT presents your organisation’s energy and carbon performance, and renewables contribution in a high quality display designed to both captivate and inform through the use of hi-resolution internet-based graphics.
www.elcomponent.co.uk
Elcomponent Ltd, Unit 5 Southmill Trading Centre, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3DY
tel. 01279 503173
Page: 36
Output on phase angle
Easy to carry with only one hand
1U MULTI-RANGE PROGRAMMABLE DC POWER SUPPLIES SLIM
WIDE RANGE
1U Height
3-times Variable Voltage/Current Range Equipped with LAN, USB and RS-232C Line-up: 8 models 750W Type PWX750LF PWX750MLF PWX750MHF PWX750HF
Page: 37
Output Range 0 ~ 30V 0 ~ 75A 0 ~ 80V 0 ~ 28A 0 ~ 230V 0 ~ 10A 0 ~ 650V 0 ~ 3.5A
1500W Type PWX1500L PWX1500ML PWX1500MH PWX1500H
Output Range 0 ~ 30V 0 ~ 150A 0 ~ 80V 0 ~ 56A 0 ~ 230V 0 ~ 20A 0 ~ 650V 0 ~ 7A
April saw the opening of Italy’s first sustainable shopping centre
After four years in development, Nave
highest level achieved to date.
International. As project director,
de Vero, an ultra-modern shopping
Nave de Vero is the latest project
he led the team and began in 2010
centre based in Marghera, Venice will
by acclaimed architecture firm,
by exploring Venice’s merchant
be opening its doors to the public on
Design International, led by CEO and
trading history with the intention of
the 17th of April.
principal architect Davide Padoa.
bringing the maritime power of the
The project is the first shopping centre
Commissioned by investor Cório
in Italy to be awarded “Very Good”
and developers BLO, the final
under the international BREEAM
concept behind Nave de Vero was
“La Nave”- the ship- makes up
assessment of sustainability, the
designed by David Jones of Design
part of the complex’s grand main
old Venetian empire back to the industrial area of Marghera.
entrance. The tall glass atrium, shaped as a ship, dramatically emerges out of the building at an angle, welcoming shoppers in. The feature is now Italy’s tallest glass atrium of its kind. Moving further into the shopping mall, shoppers will find “Il Faro”- the lighthouse-, which pays homage to the most famous feature of the harbour of Chania on the island of Crete, which was built by the Venetians between 1320 and 1356.
Venice, when viewed from the air, reveals a vast network of Campo Sustainable Development
Page: 38
and Calle – squares and streets-,
Neil Skinner, Head of Lighting at
a series of places linked by short
Design International says:
alleyways. “La Citta”- The City- , the final main feature of the project,
“By working closely with the
takes its layout inspiration from this
architectural team, we have
network and connects shoppers
managed to capture the maximum
with the restaurant court, the Piazza
amount of natural light and combine
de Vero.
it with a highly energy-efficient
David Jones says:
lighting system that can create multi-coloured atmospheric scenes
“This project has always been close
throughout the day. The controllable
to our hearts at Design International
LED lighting programme optimises
and we are very proud of the
the amount of energy used in
architecture that is inspired by a
accordance with the mood the
historical period in time. I believe
shopping centre is trying to set.”
Nave de Vero will become a central meeting point for the Veneto region.
In addition to its success on a
With sustainability being a key
sustainability level, the project’s
component of the project’s goals,
conception during tough economic
I’m extremely proud of the outcome
conditions has seen Nave de Vero
as it illustrates perfectly that with
already hailed as a great socio-
a great team, the architectural
economic achievement. Now, it is
design, commercial interests and
set to create over 1000 new jobs,
sustainability can blend together
making the achievement even more
seamlessly.”
remarkable. The project has a GLA of 39,000sqm and features 2,400
A large part of the project’s
parking spaces with 116 shops,
BREEAM assessment success
anchored by Zara, Mediaworld,
lies in the integrated approach to
Coop&Coop and many others.
architectural and lighting design.
Following the footsteps of other awardwinning Design International projects
Nave de Vero Nave de Vero is developed by BLO and owned and operated by Cório. Design International is responsible for the final master plan, architecture, landscape design, lighting design and interior design. Design International are the lead architects behind the project, working closely with MilaneseModena, the local architects on the project; Tecnostudio, the appointed technical consultants which carried out the construction site direction and Moretti, the general contractor.
such as: Morocco Mall in Casablanca (opened in 2011); Odysseum, Montpellier (opened in 2010); Cleopatra Mall, Cairo (opening 2016); Centerfalls, Beirut (opening 2016) and Mall of Tangier (opening 2017), Nave de Vero will be entering the Architecture Awards at the annual International Property Awards. David Jones will be available for interviews on the 16th of April. Davide Padoa is available for interviews prior to the official opening and after 23rd of April. For more information: Vickie Chiu, Communications Manager vickie.chiu@designinternational.com, +44(0) 207 092 2700.
Page: 39
Sustainable Development
Manchester Etihad Stadium Expansion REC’s Air Quality Consultants provided an Air Quality Environmental Impact Assessment to support the planning application for the expansion of the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. The proposals comprise the expansion of MCFC’s stadium in Beswick, Manchester by a total of up to 14,500 seats along with changes to parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure. The scheme is part of the on-going regeneration of east Manchester and as one of the top Football Clubs in the world MCFC, identified a long-term target: to increase the capacity of the Etihad Stadium, whilst respecting the form of the existing Stadium and maintaining its integrity and safety. Air Quality Management Area
The site’s access roads are located within the Manchester Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) which was designated by Manchester City Council due to elevated pollutant levels. Additional traffic associated with the scheme has the potential to adversely affect air quality in the AQMA. Furthermore, there is the potential for air quality impacts to occur during the construction phase of the development. Construction phase air quality impacts were assessed and suitable mitigation measures were proposed in order to protect local residents from potential fugitive dust emissions. A detailed dispersion modelling assessment of the road network was developed in order to predict air quality impacts as a result of match day and event day traffic generated by the development within the AQMA. Results were verified by monitoring results from the Local Authority. The results of the assessment indicated that impacts as a result of the traffic generated by the proposals were not predicted to be significant at any sensitive location within the AQMA. REC’s Air Quality Environmental Impact Assessment concluded that air quality issues should not be a constraint to planning consent. Following REC’s involvement in the project, the Environmental Impact Assessment has been submitted successfully and the developers will soon be able to proceed with the proposals. Page: 40
Exterior_(c) Richard Stonehouse_WWF-UK
Accoya® Wood Bridges the Gap in the UK and Europe Accoya®, the world-leading modified wood product manufactured by Accsys Technologies, has been used in the construction of a number of bridges throughout Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. Accoya was used for various structural and aesthetic components of the bridges, including glulam beams, handrails and entrance cladding. A bridge built at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) headquarters in Woking, was part of a £14m redevelopment project at the site. Andrew King from Constructional Timber, the firm responsible for building the bridge, said: “Sustainability and durability were imperative criteria for the bridge. Accoya’s 50 year
Page: 41
above ground guarantee and proven durability provided all those involved in this project with the confidence that Accoya will remain stable and require minimal maintenance over its life span.” Manufactured using Accsys Technologies’ proprietary process, Accoya is one of the most advanced modified wood products on the market delivering outstanding levels of performance, stability and class 1 durability. Exceeding the highquality and aesthetic attributes of tropical hardwoods, it also boasts excellent environmental credentials by using wood sourced from FSC certified and sustainable forests as well as being Cradle to Cradle Gold certified.
Bryan Crennell, director of sales and marketing for Accsys Technologies, said: “Accoya is proven as a sustainable, durable, and stable material which is guaranteed against rot and decay for 50 years for exterior use. With such strong credentials, it is bridging the gap to provide the architectural and construction industries with a truly durable, stable and sustainable timber alternative for external structural applications.” For more information about Accoya and its applications please visit www.accoya.com
Sustainable Development
Ledbury Welding & Engineering is the licensed manufacturer for the American designed ‘Supervault’. A 4-hour fire rated, multi hazard accredited and secondary contained tank for the storage of highly inflammable products. The ‘Supervault’ requires no further bunding and has an unequalled safety record eliminating potential ground pollution thus protecting the environment. Methanol dosing in waste water treatment plants provides nutrient supplementation as an effective method for nitrate removal. The storage of methanol therefore, as an extremely volatile compound has to be ultra safe. The Supervaults performance specification transcends all hitherto storage tank thinking. With a rigorous test regimé and a class 1 leak detection capability the Supervault is undoubtedly the safest above ground storage tank in the world. www.lweltd.co.uk
Oriel Systems have just completed a project for a large dairy in Wiltshire providing Automation and Control of a pair of Rotork Actuators and Penstocks.
Automation was required to prevent run-off water contaminated with milk powder from the manufacturing process entering the local watercourses until it had been tested for water quality purposes. In normal operation the run-off water is stored in a large holding pond some distance away on site which is subject to evaporation and refilling through normal precipitation. The distance and the terrain proved unsuitable and too costly to run cables between the penstocks and the sensor so Oriel reccomended the use of a low power radio link between the two locations. Oriel engineers installed an Ultrasonic Level sensor at the holding pond along with an Oriel Intelligent Telemetry Outstation or ITO that would accept the water level signals. In cases of extreme precipitation and when the holding pond reaches it’s upper level and only once waterquality testing has been performed and found to be of acceptable quality can the signal be sent over the radio link to the Actuators and allow operation of the Penstocks to release water to a safe level into the local watercourse. www.orielsystems.com
Water
Page: 42
ONDEO IS OMOBILE®, PART OF DEGRÉMONT INDUSTRY, OFFERS CUSTOMERS VITAL TEMPORARY WATER TREATMENT Ondeo Industrial Solutions (Ondeo IS), part of Degrémont Industry, is providing customers with an extremely efficient means of maintaining vital water treatment during planned plant shutdowns. The OMOBILE® fleet of mobile water treatment units is an ideal resource that guarantees water quantity, and quality, for industrial plants, which require a temporary water treatment solution. A key benefit for Ondeo IS customers is that OMOBILE® can be hired on a long term basis as the main water treatment unit for each site. This enables businesses to produce high quality water quickly without high capital investment, and without the complications and delays involved in building their own permanent water treatment plant. OMOBILE® units can be hired for short or long periods. They have flow rates ranging from a few m3/hr to several hundred m3/hr and can treat water to a quality better than 0.1 μS/ cm. In addition to their value as a temporary solution during planned maintenance shutdown periods, OMOBILE® units are a highly efficient and cost-effective option for sites that experience variation in process water requirements throughout the year, in terms of quality and quantity. In instances where the plant must cope with a seasonal increase in the demand for process water, or experience seasonal alterations in its raw water source, OMOBILE® can meet the changing demand. In addition, other specific needs, such as delays in the delivery and commissioning of vital demineralisation equipment, or a need to access large quantities of high quality water for activities such as steam-blowing, can be addressed. One Ondeo IS’ customer, which recently experienced considerable differences in demineralised water requirements between high and low production seasons, used
OMOBILE® to provide a fully automated mobile demineralised water treatment unit. This incorporated microfiltration and Ondeo IS’ FlexosmO® reverse osmosis technology, plus a complete follow-up maintenance service to ensure a continuous demineralised water flow for uninterrupted production. The solution enabled the customer to reduce operational costs during its low production period by 30%. In addition, because of the limited quantity of chemicals required by the OMOBILE® unit, the customer has reduced the impact and risk on the environment. DEGREMONT A subsidiary of the SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT group, Degrémont has been the world water treatment specialist for more than 70 years. Operating in more than 70 countries with over 5,000 employees, Degrémont generated revenues of €1,397 million in 2012. Within Degrémont, Degrémont Industry is a global player in the optimum and comprehensive management of the water cycle for industry. It combines the activities of Ondeo IS in Europe as well as all of Degrémont’s industrial activities worldwide. From sourcing to discharge, Degrémont Industry can meet all industrial needs, thanks to a large portfolio of technological solutions and innovative services that combine both economic and environmental performance. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT Natural resources are not infinite. Each day, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT (Paris: SEV, Brussels: SEVB) and its subsidiaries deal with the challenge of protecting resources by providing innovative solutions to industry and to millions of people. SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT supplies drinking water to 96.6 million people, provides wastewater treatment services for 66.3 million people and collects the waste produced by 50 million people.
SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT has 79,550 employees and, with its presence on five continents, is a world leader exclusively dedicated to water and waste management services. In 2012, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT generated revenues of EUR 15.1 billion.
Ondeo Industrial Solutions : Diana Gates Tel : 0191 491 4274 Email : diana.gates@ondeo-is.com Degrémont Industry: Constance Covillard
Tel: +33 1 58 81 74 20 / + 33 7 86 62 94 61 Email: constance.covillard@ondeo-is.com www.ondeo-is.com
Page: 43
Water
Boost in Efficiency for Top Chemical Distribution Company When Brenntag, a global market leader in chemical distribution needed to replace its effluent monitoring and batch control systems, it turned to Bürkert for the complete solution. The end of life equipment was in need of replacement and improvement at the same time; a task that required expert knowledge of both design and installation. The result was a more efficient plant which complied with local water authority requirements as well as a recommendation to repeat the design at another facility. For a company involved in chemical storage, manufacture and distribution, the relationship with the local water authority is understandably well established. Brenntag is required to provide regular pH and flow readings for its discharge of effluent, however this had become a very time consuming and inefficient exercise. As a company that takes its responsibilities to the environment very seriously, Brenntag decided that a new system was required that would provide automatic pH readings, pH adjustments and flow readings - all of which could be logged and reported to the local water authority. Furthermore, possible improvements were also identified with the batch control systems for producing Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric acid. These systems also needed to be replaced with a design that improved efficiency and productivity. The entire project was awarded to Bürkert Fluid Control Systems; as a leading Water
also ensuring that all the necessary records for the local water authority were maintained. This did entail some out of hours working, but the end result was an updated and improved control system, which incorporated the latest design and components to ensure long service life.
manufacturer of measuring and control systems; it was ideally placed to provide a turnkey solution. Originally, the effluent plant on site had to be visited twice a day by an engineer to manually measure the pH as well as the tank levels. Once these readings had been established, the engineer had to determine how much Hydrochloric acid or Sodium Hydroxide, caustic soda, to add to the tanks to balance the pH readings. This was a very time consuming exercise and far from being efficient. In addition, the local water authority was also looking to improve the monitoring and recording of discharge levels, which would require further support from the onsite engineer if the original equipment was maintained. Having made the initial site visit to establish the scope of the project and established the design criteria, Bürkert designed a complete system which included pH sensors and level sensors in the tanks as well as on/ off valves for the chemical dosing equipment and flow sensors on the discharge pipe work. This was all controlled by a bespoke, custom built panel which included a PLC and HMI. The control system was specifically designed for Brenntag and the software specially written to meet the client specifications.
Once commissioned, the finished control panel continuously monitors the pH readings and records them along with the discharge flow rate. If an adjustment to the pH reading is required, the dosing pumps are activated and the calculated amount of chemical added to the tank, based on the tank level and the required pH reading. The overall effect has transformed the effluent plant into a very efficient process which also exceeds the requirements of the local water authority. The second part of the project was to improve the serviceability of the Sodium Hypochlorite plant. The chemical is used in bleach as a disinfectant as well as in water treatment. The HMI in the original system was old and out of date, which was causing production problems, so Bürkert was asked to develop a new control system, which did not include a vulnerable HMI. Bürkert has considerable experience in batch control solutions and also has the unique ability to combine process and laboratory automation, valve elements, sensors, flowmeters, water treatment systems and networked communications into single source, customised systems that deliver higher process efficiency. The final design, based on information from the client, uses flow sensors and diaphragm valves, again controlled by a custom built panel. The new system now allows the operator to select the pre-set volume to allow automatic filling of Sodium Hypochlorite. The completed installation has improved production efficiency and reliability.
Once the designs had been finalised, the installation process could begin. Working closely with the site maintenance team, Bürkert was able to install the new equipment without disrupting the production process and Page: 44
www.energ-group.com
laNdia’s gasmix delivers greater gas ProductioN Landia mixers are at the heart of the ComBigaS plant in Denmark
Landia’s gasmix system has become an integral part of a simplified thermophilic biogas process introduced by ComBigas in Denmark. The externally installed gasmix ejector nozzles are positioned at different levels on the 1500m3 digesters, which receive slurry pumped in directly from five sites within a 5km radius, to create a combined horizontal and vertical pattern that ensures complete mixing for faster and greater gas production. Kent skanning, ComBigas Chairman, enthuses: “we only need to operate the pumps for 15 minutes per hour, so we can keep energy costs under control. Landia’s gasmix also circulates the sludge, passing it through the chopper pump several times, which increases the amount of biogas that can be produced. In keeping with our own philosophy, gasmix is a simple but highly effective system that keeps all important temperatures consistent.” ComBigas also uses submersible mixers from Landia for its biomass storage tanks, as well as a long-shaft chopper pump in the pre-mixing tank that turns the typical 15% straw:85% manure feedstock into a homogenous sludge. www.landiaworld.com
The Brevini planetary gearbox has increased ratings for radial load and torque transmission, which ensures that the planetary gearbox should be a permanent solution for many years to come. As a complete package, including high efficiency motors, Brevini offers a solution which can greatly reduce costs at the initial installation, as well as deliver improved efficiency and reliability. Planetary gearboxes are now offered with a ten-year minimum life expectancy and have a proven track record of dependable, efficient performance, making them an essential asset. The company has a long-standing history of supplying OEM manufacturers of new water treatment equipment worldwide because the majority of applications lend themselves to the low-speed, high-torque characteristics that make planetary solutions ideal. More recently, Brevini has been supporting more UK Water Authorities with ‘engineered solutions’ to troublesome, obsolete gearbox drives, which allows a new design to be installed without any modifications to the existing structures.
www.brevini.co.uk sales@brevini.co.uk
www.eisele.de info@agrico.f9.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
NovemBer 2013 | AD & BIogAs News
29
10
95
75
25 5 0
Page: 45
Maintenance is key to trouble free dewatering
Sludge treatment and dewatering is a vital part of the waste water treatment process and is equally important in a wide range of industrial and manufacturing industries. The equipment required – including centrifuges, filter presses, drum dewatering units and belt presses – are both highly specialised and subject to arduous operating conditions. Regular maintenance and servicing is essential to keep this equipment running smoothly and efficiently. This is a task that requires specialist knowledge, and manufacturers such as renowned German manufacturer Flottweg have established their own Waste
service networks to carry out this work. Flottweg - of which Euroby is the UK representative – has a network of service engineers and technicians who are qualified for any kind of installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance involving its products and processes. Euroby provides a comprehensive range of services and technical support, ranging from on-site maintenance and supply of spare parts to complete overhaul and refurbishment of machines and components.
This applies not only to Flottweg machines but also for all type of decanter centrifuges including Alfa Laval, Bird, Humboldt KHD, MSE Hiller, Sharples, Pieralisi, Westfalia, Guinard, Andritz, Ashbrook SimonHartley and Centriquip. The key to a dependable maintenance services is 24/7 availability. Euroby’s service department is always ready when needed to either carry out repairs or service work in the field or, as conditions dictate. www.euroby.com
Page: 46
ECS delivers access steelwork to support massive upgrades to London treatment works An evaluation of operating costs at Cleaning Service Group’s (CSG) flagship Cadishead hazardous waste processing site is enabling energy savings in excess of £120,000 per annum – equating to nearly 600 tonnes of CO2 - to be achieved. To identify areas of potential energy savings at the site, which is believed to be the UK’s largest hazardous waste treatment and recovery facility, the company instituted a programme of Automatic Monitoring and Targeting (AMT). This showed that major areas where savings approaching £70,000 could be achieved included installing more efficient motors and pumps, redesigning centrifuge boiler and steam generator pipework, and improving proactive maintenance. Another £30,000 could be saved by installing daylight sensors and timers to lighting circuits and £20,000 through changes in operating procedures. Site manager Jen Cartmell said: Page: 47
Thames Water is undertaking a £675 million upgrade programme which will include a £200 million expansion of the Crossness sewage treatment works (STW) and £190 million expansion at Beckton STW, the largest in the UK, with completion due in 2014. To compliment the new anaerobic digestion plants, part of this project includes the construction of new sludge blending tanks, where ECS Engineering Services has been contracted to provide all of the access steelwork.
treatment stream with primary settlement, aeration basins, and final settlement tanks as well as a more efficient anaerobic digestion plant, which includes an improved sludge treatment process and a thermal hydrolysis process as well as upgrading of the existing works. Additional odour control for both new and existing plant as well as additional environmental enhancements in the adjacent nature reserve will also be completed.
In response to new Environment Agency standards, implemented in March 2014, Thames Water has embarked on a number of large scale expansion projects for the major sewage treatment works in London. With a rising population and increased frequency of heavy rainfall, there has been a rise in the number of pollution incidents on the Thames, which has led to a requirement for increased capacity within the STW network for London. The scheme includes construction of a completely new wastewater
CSG SLASH WASTE TREATMENT SITE ENERGY COSTS
“All of the areas identified by the AMT programme have been implemented or are in progress and we are on course to reach the £120,000 per annum reduction in operating costs.”
Award-winning CSG operates a nationwide network of specialist treatment facilities for solid and liquid wastes as well as the Cadishead facility. CSG Tel: 0800 048 0622 CSG Web: www.csg.co.uk CSG Email: technicalsales@csg.co.uk Waste
Metso DNA helps turn waste into energy Anyang City is a medium-sized city in the Republic of Korea with approximately 630,000 inhabitants. The city, located in Gyeonggi-do about 55 kilometers south of Seoul, has a vast amount of experience in solving the problem of handling municipal waste in an eco-friendly way. For more than 20 years, Anyang City disposed of its problem by using the waste in combined heat and power production. The waste incineration plant was originally designed to burn 100 tons of waste per day. Due to the population growth and increased amounts of municipal waste, the city decided to double the plant’s capacity, bringing the daily handling amount to a total 200 tons of municipal waste.
Effective project execution
For the planned expansion, Anyang City selected its long-term cooperation partner Dongbu Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. to carry out the project on a turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis. Dongbu E&C Company is the leading civil engineering supplier in South Korea. The original process automation system was based on programmable logic controllers (PLC). This technology was considered outdated for modern process control, and a distributed
The system comprises altogether more than 500 input/output (I/O) process connections, including M120 units for thermocouple temperature. Motor controls are carried out via Modbus RTU protocols. In addition
control system was selected as its replacement. As a result of a bidding competition, Metso Automation was awarded with an order to supply the Metso DNA automation system for the incineration process. Metso’s project group was made up of highly international professionals from both Korea and China. The Automation unit in Shanghai, China, was in charge of project management and detail engineering. Some common parts were purchased locally in Korea. The commissioning and start-up was implemented successfully according to plan.
to the normal Metso DNA operate function, engineering, trend and event archive (TEA) and web server stations, the delivery also included a closed-circuit television system and eight 46-inch wide TV screens in the main control room. The rebuilt waste incineration plant in Anyang City has now been in operation since December 2013. Mr. Park, Deputy Manager, and Mr. Leen, Automation Manager, were interviewed at the plant about their operational experience with the new technology to date. The two men mentioned that the strongest advantages of Metso’s project execution were excellent communication and the high quality of the engineering and documentation. Regarding other benefits, Mr. Park brought up Metso DNA’s ability to communicate with other systems, like PLCs, and that all processes are running in
Waste
Fuel
Facts & figures:
» »
Municipal waste 100%
» » » »
Electric energy 2.5 MW District heat wtr 300 GCal/h
Energy
such an automatic manner that only a small number of operators are needed to handle the whole process. Furthermore, Mr. Park was impressed that Metso was able to supply all displays in Korean, making daily operation easier for the operators. Mr. Hak-Ryeol Lim, Manager of Dongbu Corporation, expressed his satisfaction by confirming that they have not experienced a single problem with the operation that would be caused by the automation system. All in all, being globally local and understanding the local culture played an important role in securing the order for Metso and the successful project execution. For more information, please contact: Matti Miinalainen Director, Automation Projects. Metso matti.miinalainen (at) metso.com www.metso.com
Page: 48
Reducing metal waste in engineering
Dawson Shanahan Precision Engineering & Cold Forming
High material costs for manufacturers of metal components are sometimes judged to be a fact of life to be endured but the truth is that there are now an increasing number of options available with which to cut costs and achieve a more efficient and sustainable manufacturing programme. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t control the market cost of the metal you use, but you can apply production methods that allow you to use less of the same.
Cold forming
Cold forming is a manufacturing process by which metal is shaped without removing material. A simple blank (either sawn or cropped from a round bar or wire or as a cold headed pre-form) is placed within a die and a punch is pressed into the blank at ambient temperature. The blank then takes on the form of the punch and the die. Put more simply, cold-forming is making a shape from material at room temperature, just like Plasticine when it is pushed into a mould. With appropriate force, hard material such as copper, aluminium, brass and now even stainless steel can be formed to the required shape.
In cold forming, the metal is stretched beyond its yield strength, so that it takes on and retains the exact shape of the mould, but without adversely affecting its tensile strength. Unlike conventional machining, where the material removal processes cut across the grain structure of each part, cold forming allows the grain structure of the material to follow the contours of the die or mould. As a result, the strength of the part is maximised along its length, while internal surfaces take on a highly polished finish. This process can cut production costs without sacrificing the quality of components. Indeed, cold forming offers not only big material savings but also an enhanced surface finish and improved mechanical characteristics. And because it retains the integrity of the metal, while also producing parts with highly polished surfaces, the performance of a component can be improved dramatically. Along with producing simple, high volume components, cold forming is now increasingly used to produce precision components in, for example, laser applications, where cold-formed
nozzles can increase cutting precision significantly. Thanks to cold forming, up to 80% material savings can be achieved, as well as time and costs saved that would otherwise have been incurred by machining. Copper is perhaps the most commonly used material in cold forming and it is here that companies currently machining high volumes of components from tellurium copper (CuTe) rods or bars can derive the greatest benefits. CuTe is ideal for machining, but techniques such as milling, grinding, turning and drilling all produce large volumes of waste. Market rates for scrap are often far lower than the initial stock or raw material price. For example, a typical circular, hollowshaped part used in a power generation or distribution unit, with a finished weight of 345g, you would typically require a solid section of rod weighing 1071g, from which around 68% of material is removed as waste. So why not adopt a process that minimises the need for recycling from the outset?
Precision Engineering & Cold Forming Page: 49
Waste
Reducing metal waste in engineering
Dawson Shanahan Precision Engineering & Cold Forming
New Developments
Because cold forming has proved increasingly popular, engineers have advanced the process so that now even stainless steel can be cold formed.
reasons, an increasing number of manufacturers are adopting the more efficient and cost-effective method of producing stainless steel components via cold forming.
With growing demands from industry, combined with the need to reduce wastage rates and energy consumption for both economic and environmental
This new development in cold forming looks set to revolutionise the way stainless steel components are manufactured in the future.
Swarf collection
Looking beyond cold forming, there are other relatively new methods of saving on costs that have recently gained attention. New systems that use vacuum pumps to automatically collect swarf from the machining process, for example, offer strong potential, and the bigger the company, the greater the possible saving. Manufacturers can land themselves with tonnes of valuable metal using this method and if they can conduct recycling operations in-house without contracting out, the benefits are greater still.
Summary
So, those who are striving to maintain a profit margin in the face of high material costs, methods such as swarf collection and cold forming offer just two ways in which a major reduction in costs can be achieved by avoiding the waste of the precious metal they buy.
Dawson Shanahan Limited Cranborne Industrial Estate, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3JN Tel: +44 (0) 1707 602 000 | Fax: +44 (0) 1707 602 049 | Email: info@dawson-shanahan.co.uk Waste
Precision Engineering & Cold Forming Page: 50
The WAIT is nearly OVER
6th generation private company
BAND & CIRCULAR SAWS - BAR & SHEET STORAGE
ANTICIPATING SEE US AT MACH - STAND 4518
LAUNCHING CELEBRATE OUR 170th ANNIVERSARY WITH US
AY M th / 8 ANY h t 7 ERM G
IS OWNING A MASTERPIECE IMPOSSIBLE? We are starting series production of one in May 2014
www.kastowin.com
KASTO Ltd, Unit 5, Garamonde Drive Wymbush, Milton Keynes, MK8 8DF Tel: 01908 571590 Fax: 01908 566106 www.kasto.com
Page: 51
www.kasto.uk.com
sales@kasto.uk.com
20th 18th 2014 JUNE N MILTO ES KEYN
REVEALING UK OPEN HOUSE SECOND CHANCE TO SEE IT!
Page: 52