LED lighting trial delivers 75% saving on energy
In a world where energy efficiency and cost reduction are becoming increasingly important, Dialight’s SafeSite LED fixture helps Henkel to achieve its objectives of cutting power consumption and creating a more efficient lighting system in a trial installation at a waste water plant. SafeSite LED lighting has been installed by Henkel, manufacturer of Loctite and world market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments, at its waste water treatment plant in Puerto Rico. This installation is the first of a series of LED trials. Henkel was able to save on power consumption and achieve a more efficient lighting system by using only 12 of Dialight’s 100W SafeSite LED fixtures to replace 16 of the existing 250W HPS fittings that...

Cracked axle could have caused Viareggio LPG accident
Three independent inquiries have been called to investigate the cause of Monday's train disaster at Viareggio when a freight train carrying liquid petroleum gas (LPG) was derailed rupturing a tanker which subsequently exploded. It is still too soon to establish the cause of the derailment according to the rail leasing firm Gatx Rail Europe, which said it was too early to speculate. ...

Variable speed for a greener future
The UK Government looks set to reverse its long-held denial of the efficacy of variable speed inverter drives and produce new guidelines on greenhouse gas reduction and cost savings that will align with engineers’ technical expertise. Jeff Whiting of Mitsubishi Electric believes that this is so significant that engineering investment strategies will change completely....

10 years of flexible functional safety
Based on its openness and widespread installation, PROFIsafe is currently the global market leader with over 630,000 PROFIsafe nodes. Ten years ago, however, it was necessary to convince safety authorities, 25 renowned safety engineering companies, and users to accept the completely new technology.

Sealless pumps solve central cleaning pressure problem
Controllability and reducing energy costs are important objectives in many pumping applications, as is the need for pumps to be able to run dry. A good example of this is in centralised cleaning systems, such as high pressure cleaning systems in food processing applications. Hydra-Cell seal-less pumps have been used to good effect in this type of application, resulting in significant savings for users. In one example, a customer was operating a centralised, high pressure cleaning system.

Sounder suits COMAH sites
The latest addition to the AlertAlarm Series of high performance electronic sounders from E2S is the A131. With a sound output of up to 131dB, the units are designed for use in industrial, construction and small COMAH sites, factory complexes, refineries, civil engineering sites, quarries and airfields; they can also be used to give flood warnings, civil defence warnings and in any situation where a warning has to be broadcast across a wide area.

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow?
The UK Government has launched an investment fund which, from small beginnings, could help technology led companies in Britain grow their way out of recession, especially if they are involved in ecologically-friendly industry. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced the creation of the UK Innovation Investment Fund to invest in technology-based businesses with high growth potential.