Case Studies

Using a simple analysis persuaded the BTS (Building Technical Service) at Denmark’s airports to switch to Werma 280 series LED obstruction beacons in order to save cost, reduce carbon imprint and reduce down time. An LED beacon from Werma has a life of approximately 100,000 hours compared with 2,000 hours offered by a traditional incandescent bulb. A traditional light source has an effect equivalent to approximately 80W whereas a comparable LED light uses only 9.6W. The LED beacons will be much more environmentally friendly greatly reducing the estimated 52 tons of CO₂ produced by the traditional obstructions lights on the airport sites. Furthermore the LED obstruction beacons will improve operating...

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Emerson Process Management has expanded its Fieldvue instrument product line with the DVC6200 Series digital valve controller, featuring linkage-less, non-contact feedback technology. The Fieldvue DVC6200 instrument was designed for applications that experience high levels of vibration, corrosion, or material entrapment. The Fieldvue DVC6200 instrument has undergone electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) testing to meet IEC standards and will ship with the CE mark. It is available with either the Hart or Foundation fieldbus communication protocols. The linkage-less, non-contact feedback technology improves reliability by eliminating linkage wear. Orica Mining Services put the device to work in its Kooragang Island...

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Specialist lighting for hazardous areas developed in Northumberland is helping one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries comply with the very latest Health & Safety regulations and save on maintenance costs. Inverhouse Distillers’ Knockdhu Distillery near Huntly in Aberdeenshire was first opened in 1894 to produce their world famous ‘anCnoc’ whisky with traditional techniques and skills. Over the years the distillery has developed an uncompromising approach to safe working practices and recently approached Ashington-based Hadar Lighting, part of the A-Belco Group, for new lighting which would be compliant with Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & 2 certification and which would enhance the quality of light in...

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Automation solution for new power plant in Greece

ABB has recently won an order from turnkey power plant contractor Rodax to design, engineer, supply and commission a complete distributed control system (DCS) solution for a new 427-megawatt, gas-fired thermal power plant. The Aliveri plant is being constructed on the island of Evia, in eastern Greece. Rodax is a subsidiary of the energy, infrastructure and defense contractor, Metka. The Aliveri plant is being constructed on the island of Evia, in eastern Greece. Rodax is a subsidiary of the energy, infrastructure and defense contractor, Metka. The solution is based on ABB’s state-of-the-art System 800xA automation platform and includes its System 800xA High-Integrity SIL3-rated safety and protection system. ABB is...

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