Maintenance, Repair and Operations Feature Library
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10/06/2024
Motion sensor solutions
Bigger is almost certainly always better when it comes to heat pumps. In other words, performance, efficiency and cost advantages can all be achieved when going larger, says Jody Muelaner
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10/06/2024
Fine mines
Sustainability, employee protection and operational insights are the drivers of a cutting-edge electrification upgrade at BHP BMA’s Goonyella Riverside Mine in Queensland
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10/06/2024
All about cleaning
In industrial operations, cleanliness isn’t merely a priority; it’s an indispensable requirement. Tom Austin-Morgan reports on the latest offerings
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10/06/2024
Machinery in mind
The risk of damage to machinery from fire should be taken seriously in all industrial settings. The measures in place to prevent it include important procedural and operational requirements that should be closely noted. Darren ...
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10/06/2024
Identifying faults on vessels
Identifying the predicted status of individual faults on a marine vessel – up to three months into the future – means highly specific maintenance plans can be drawn up
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10/06/2024
Sustainability on the seas
Faced - like pretty much every industrial discipline – with the need to cut emissions and increase its environmental awareness, the world of watercraft is looking for solutions. One option is the used of multiphase modelling and ...
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08/05/2024
Production disruption
A number of disruptive trends look set to shape the upstream oil and gas business by 2030. The industry is at an inflection point – with growth of unconventional reservoirs and digitalisation of the oil field fuelling it
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08/05/2024
Well-oiled machines
With many businesses wondering if their lubrication maintenance plan is up to scratch – or even fit for purpose – what does the perfect programme look like? Tom Austin-Morgan investigates
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08/05/2024
Size is everything for heat pumps
Bigger is almost certainly always better when it comes to heat pumps. In other words, performance, efficiency and cost advantages can all be achieved when going larger, says Jody Muelaner
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08/05/2024
Compressor costs
Purchasing an industrial air compressor is among the most crucial decisions for a business, but it also represents a significant capital expenditure. This is because compressed air is an essential utility for businesses along with water, ...
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08/05/2024
HVAC challenges
A white paper from the Advanced Services Group looks at some of the current challenges facing the HVAC industry, from the energy crisis to stakeholder education to decarbonisation
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08/05/2024
Working towards Net Zero targets
Following calls for the oil and gas industry to start seriously contributing to Net Zero targets at COP28, what are organisations doing to work towards these goals?
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08/05/2024
Mitigating risks via engineering services
In today’s complex and highly regulated business environment, compliance with regulatory standards is of paramount importance. Engineering services are very much in the game when it comes to helping organisations navigate these challenges
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08/05/2024
All about machinery
The EU’s Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 came into effect on 29 June 2023. This regulation replaces the previous Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and impacts manufacturers, importers and distributors in the machinery industry. Darren ...
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09/04/2024
The rise of Industry 4.0
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the fashion, automotive and furniture industry partner Lectra published its first white paper, ‘The rise of Industry 4.0 boosts manufacturing efficiency’. Within the document, the company sets out its ...
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09/04/2024
AI and energy under the lens
The International Center for Networked, Adaptive Production (ICNAP), an association of three Fraunhofer Institutes, has presented its latest findings on the digitalisation of production in its annual study report
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09/04/2024
All about machinery safety
Machinery safety is one of the most significant issues facing organisations today. It is equally as important as productivity and is essential for the wellbeing of everyone involved, says Darren Hugheston-Roberts, head of machinery safety ...
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09/04/2024
Digital hydraulic control
?Hydraulic systems are entering a new dawn of digital control, with a number of emerging innovations expected to provide notable benefits
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09/04/2024
Comment: Rise up with resilience
We continue to hear more and more from the UK Government about the issues surrounding the ‘resilience of systems’, whether they be financial, political, disaster or climate related. The prominence of the phrase is due to ever-increasing ...
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09/04/2024
Inspection gadgets
In a wide variety of industries, people are being replaced by machines. What impact could automation and associated advanced technologies have on the vehicle world? Toby Clark investigates
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09/04/2024
Optimising food production
A drive to increase efficiency on food production lines has been ramped up in recent times – with a focus on maximising space and minimising waste
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09/04/2024
Information providers
Harnessing the power of Industry 4.0 dashboards means more data for technicians to give them a better insight when problem-solving
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09/04/2024
Rolling out heat pumps
The most common scenario for large-scale switching to heat pumps is retrofitting an existing gas-fired heating solution. What enabling works might be required and how ready is the UK supply chain to deliver when it comes to helping to ...
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