Editorial

Thermal Energy International Inc., which recently acquired the Bristol based steam trap manufacturer GEM Ltd, is launching its highly acclaimed FLU-ACE technology to the UK and European market.  Greatly improving the fuel efficiency of boiler operations, FLU-ACE provides a significant return on investment, and reduces environmental emissions.

FLU-ACE effectively converts an Industrial boiler into a condensing boiler and, in so doing, effectively recovers up to 90% of the heat normally lost. This is possible because FLU-ACE

For example, in power plants Deltaflow meters all gaseous media reliably and precisely, including feed air, preheated air, recycled stack gas and flue

gas. In addition, it can meter media with extremely high particulate contents of <200g/m3,  (when used with the LSP air purifier attachment), live steam,

 low / medium-pressure steam and feed water, all tested per PED97/23/EG with CE certification.

The meters can also be used in chemical and petrochem industries for metering products, exhaust or flue gasses, inert or aggressive media. Deltaflow is

also ideal for measuring biogases and sewage gasses in the water and wastewater treatment industries.

In power plant applications, such as metering steam or feed water, the energy savings realised from using Deltaflow can ensure a rapid payback.           

                        
With Deltaflow exact measurements are possible of combustion exhausts from boilers and burnout slagging, therefore efficiency levels can be adjusted for

optimum performance. Furthermore, because pressure loss levels are so low, pumps, blowers and compressors with narrower profiles can be used which

results in energy savings.

In chemical and petrochem applications Deltaflow’s high degree of precision and accuracy (better than 1% of measured flow) can contribute toward

increased quality of performance and product. This also applies in challenging applications as Deltaflow can be supplied in materials which resist

especially corrosive or high temperature media. Finally, because Deltaflow is not sensitive to condensation or contamination, it is an ideal metering

tool for measuring sewage gasses and thanks to it’s stability in long-term use, it is particularly suitable for metering air flow.

The Deltaflow Series can be used on pipe diameters from 3mm up to 15,000mm and pressure ranges can span between 0 to100 bar, up to 0 to 690 bar. Turndown

is >1:30, bi-directional, temperature range from -200 to 1240?C and is available with options and accessories such as integrated pressure and temperature

sensors, weather-proof casing for harsh outdoor applications.   ENDS.

More information is available from:

Lincoln Austin, Flowline Ltd

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1RX, UK.

Tel: +44 (0) 208 207 6565.    Fax: + 44 (0) 208 207 3082

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.         www.flowline.co.uk   
 

With the continuing increase in energy costs and with many fixed price deals currently coming to an end there has never been a greater emphasis on reducing energy bills in the FM sector. Facilities managers and facilities management (FM) companies can now cut costs and increase efficiency by making use of the new and comprehensive support package being offered by ERIKS Electro-Mechanical Services, part of ERIKS UK, a corporate member of the British Institute of Facilities Management.

Specifically designed to complement facilities management operations, the package draws on the enormous product portfolio, resources and expertise of ERIKS to go far beyond the simple repair services offered by other support companies.

The imperative in industry to cut energy costs and reduce green house gases is good news for suppliers of high efficiency motors. However, the projected efficiency gains from using EFF1 or 2 type machines will not be achieved if motor system and supply problems that existed before they were installed are not resolved. One of the most common of these is low power factor.

Motors operated with low power factors are expensive and inefficient. In the worst cases this can result in utility supply companies having to increase their generation and transmission capacity to handle the reactive power component caused by inductive loads. There is a price for this: in the UK, the threshold value for power factor is 0.85, below this figure industrial users are generally charged more by their suppliers.

Deritend has completed the commissioning of over 70 individual EFF1 high efficiency electric motors coupled with matched variable speed drives at the Hammersmith Hospital

We

UK manufacturer Midland-ACS, has developed a control system capable of operating in the harsh environment of gas turbine heat recovery systems destined for the Al Shaheen oil field in Qatar.
 
Working closely alongside Citech, formerly Alstom Energy Systems SHG ltd., Midland-ACS

Energy costs have doubled over the past two years for many organisations, straining budgets and questioning viability

Energy is used right across your site and buildings, whether you are a manufacturer or health provider. If you can improve your energy efficiency you can reduce your costs

Current solid oxide fuel cell systems (SOFCs) produce a typical power range of 1-5kW, far from sufficient to meet the multi-megawatt demands placed on a commercial power plant.

To help combat this, the EU has granted