Growing interest in SA for steam turbine self generation Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, WEG Africa Steam turbines provide a valuable opportunity for many industries in South Africa to self-generate more of their own power requirements, often from alternative fuels produced as a byproduct of their processes.
Safety and electrical monitoring in the hydrogen industry Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, Mecosa The hydrogen industry is young, and the technology is still developing. One growing area is the efficient and safe operation of electrolysers and fuel cells. Due to the explosive character of hydrogen, this is a very important task.
Reshaping power transmission with renewable energy integration Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, Proconics In an era marked by escalating climate concerns and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, the power transmission landscape is undergoing a revolution.
Navigating the energy crossroads Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, Editor's Choice In South Africa, industry is at an energy crossroads, caught between optimising energy usage to contain costs, and reducing carbon footprints in line with global sustainability and compliance legislation, and in line with global parent companies’ best practice standards. It is a juggling act to emulate the rest of the world in reducing carbon emissions, while still needing cost-effective, higher carbon fuels simply to keep operating; but there are solutions.
An alternative approach to hydrogen storage Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024 Large industrial hydrogen hubs are coming our way, and will be key to decarbonisation. But storing hydrogen is hard, and existing approaches are unlikely to be a good fit in these settings. At Gravitricity, we are developing an approach to hydrogen storage that is specifically designed to deliver on what these industrial hubs will need.
New high-power testing solution I&C July 2024, Comtest Comtest, the local representative of AMETEK Programmable Power, has announced its newest addition to the AMETEK Programmable Power portfolio of high-power testing solutions.
Smart and secure way to power IT environments I&C July 2024 Intelligent power management specialist, Eaton has launched the Eaton 5P Gen 2 UPS, a compact and efficient power solution for edge and informational technology needs. Delivering more output, security, and control than any other device in its class, this new product range also enables fleet management, remote UPS setting, and remote firmware upgrades.
A milestone in electrical safety I&C July 2024, ABB South Africa Celebrating a milestone in electrical safety, ABB proudly marks the 100-year anniversary of its revolutionary Miniature Circuit Breaker.
Reshape your footprint I&C July 2024, Loesche South Africa Calcined clay is an environmentally friendly supplementary cementitious material that has massive potential for reducing CO2 in cement manufacturing. C/Clay is the new label for LOESCHE’s overall process for the production of calcined clay and is part of the company’s CO2 reduction strategy.
Heat exchange technology for the oil and gas industry I&C July 2024 Steinmüller Africa leverages its extensive experience and in-house design and engineering expertise to provide customised industrial shell and tube heat exchangers for sub-Saharan Africa’s oil and gas industry.
AI improves energy supply reliability I&C July 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Many grids across the globe have a persistent problem in common, ageing infrastructure. This makes a good case for the modernisation of grid infrastructure. Fortunately, there are some almost-immediate steps that can provide a quick win without having to undertake forklift-scale projects.
The advantages of overhead power distribution in data centres I&C July 2024, Legrand With the world becoming increasingly dependent on the internet, the need for additional bandwidth is steadily escalating. This requires more, larger facilities and infrastructure, which demand more power and a dependable electricity supply.
Extending the lifespan of oil transformers I&C July 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Transformers are vital components in the fields of electrical engineering and power distribution, as they play a key role in stepping up or down voltage levels, which ensures the efficient transmission of electricity.
Charged for success with lithium-ion batteries I&C July 2024 Within South Africa’s unpredictable energy environment, the lithium-ion battery has emerged as the star player for operations wanting to ensure their material handling equipment experiences as little downtime as possible. From forklifts and pallet jacks, to automated guided vehicles, lithium-ion batteries offer unparalleled advantages, including longer lifespan, faster charging times, and zero emissions.
Powering South Africa’s future the smart way June 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines The adoption of IIoT and AI technologies is driving a profound transformation in South Africa’s electromechanical equipment sector. This transformation is giving rise to smart grids and the optimisation of energy generation, distribution and consumption. Key to this digital transformation is the demand for intelligent equipment capable of remote monitoring and control, ushering in unprecedented efficiency and resilience.
Battery energy storage system for microgrids June 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has launched its latest battery energy storage system (BESS), designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible and scalable architecture.
A paper trail of successful energy optimisation June 2024 Over 3,8 million tons of paper products are produced in South Africa each year, and thermal energy plays a pivotal role in both the preparation of raw materials and the pressing and drying of the fibre layers that are ultimately processed into these products. The R50 billion local pulp and paper industry faces exciting opportunities, but also some obstacles, as it seeks to boost competitiveness and contain costs.
Harnessing the potential of green hydrogen June 2024 A new Danfoss Impact paper reveals that with hydrogen production set to account for more than half of today’s electricity demand by 2050, energy efficiency in its production is paramount.
The cleanest energy is that which we’re not wasting or not using June 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa As South Africa continues to face a shortage of energy production, there is one persistent element of the energy mix to be considered: energy waste.
Innovative transformer design for data centre June 2024 The upgrade of a data centre in Nigeria has called for a custom-engineered dry-type transformer solution that can deal with, among other challenges, a high level of voltage fluctuations.
