Steed Webzell

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Brewery enters uncharted waters

A new water recycling plant at the Fredericia, Denmark brewery of Carlsberg will reuse 90% of its process water and reduce overall site consumption by 10%. But how? By Steed Webzell

Water Treatment
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No more clouds over cyber security

Leading experts in cyber security have produced an authoritative guide that could help factories and process plants better protect their resources. Steed Webzell spoke to the guide’s project lead to...

Education
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Lifting spirits

The UK Coronavirus crisis has seen distilleries, breweries and other plants pivot their operations to hand sanitiser production. How easy was it to do in such a short space of time?

Chemical Protection
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Best practice shines through

To ensure operators are not at risk, how often should a LEV (local exhaust ventilation) system be cleaned and maintained, and by who?

Local Exhaust Ventilation
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Don’t slip up on lubrication

Operatives and engineers must have the relevant knowledge and skills to perform lubrication. That is why comprehensive training is so vital

Lubricants/Greases
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Let software take the strain

OE considers the extent of the application of CMMS (computerised maintenance management system) software, and what gains can be achieved

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
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Clearing the air

Using air to dry, cool or clean can be achieved using both compressed air and blower-operated systems. But what are the principal differences and benefits of each system?

Blowers
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Lay waste to poor treatment

There are many ways to clean up performance of water and effluent treatment units in industrial plants. Steed Webzell takes a look at some of them

Water Treatment
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Get your bearings

Selecting the right bearings for plant and equipment is a nicety that plant engineers under pressure often sidestep in favour of personal preference. Steed Webzell provides advice

Lubricants/Greases
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In the driving seat

Motors, drives and controls have been advancing fast, with a goal of improving plant operations, energy efficiency and the bottom line. Steed Webzell explores new systems, emerging best practice and...

Electric Motors AC
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Keep things fluid

Innovation is continuing apace in the worlds of fluid power. Steed Webzell examines some of the developments most likely to be in demand

Pneumatic Components/Equipment
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Blowing hot and cold

Energy efficiency demands are driving ever more sophistication in both HVAC and building energy management systems. Steed Webzell aids plant engineers faced with tough technology decisions

Building Energy System