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The automation trend is pushing more functional tests (FCT) systems into automated inline platforms. We are seeing increasing requests of automated inline functional test solutions. Functional test solutions consist of specific test requirements. Every solution uses a combination of instruments and test loads.  It is not difficult to create an automated inline handler for a specific functional test setup. However, these kind of handler systems are unique and non-generic. This is good for s...

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that provides short-range two-way wireless connectivity. Using the LOVATO Electric NFC App, it is possible to access the product parameters setup in a simple way. They just need to start the App on a smart device and bring it close (with NFC connection enabled) to a compatible LOVATO Electric product (TMM1NFC, PMV95N … NFC, ADXL …, DCTL …, ATL800, ATL900, ATL500, RGK4 … SA, FFL …). Equipped with NFC technology T...

Congratulations to everyone at Kenny Electric for receiving the Certificate for Excellence National AGC Safety Award (NASA) for achieving zero lost workday case rates in 2021! Kenny Electric’s safety team also proudly accepted the Certificate for Excellence and the CHASE (Construction Health and Safety Excellence) – Blue Level Participant Award. Kenny’s long-standing Safety Culture The CHASE awards recognize firms based on the culture derived from their safety and health pro...

Aggreko is proud to announce it has completed the commissioning of the largest flare gas-to-power project in the Middle East to date at 165 MW capacity. The plant is situated nearby the Saqala Field, Garmain block, South East Kurdistan. The 165 MW modular power plant has run at full capacity for 72 hours in the project’s final site acceptance test (SAT), marking successful on-time, on-budget delivery. CO2 savings  The plant is run on approximately 40 million square cubic feet (SCF)...

As part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Hon’ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey dedicated India’s first, BHEL-built Coal to Methanol (CTM) pilot plant, to the nation of India. Dr. Nalin Shinghal, Chaiman and Managing Director - CMD, at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Sh. Jeetendra Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Functional Directors on the Board of BHEL and senior officials of the Ministry of Heavy Ind...

‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, were held at BHEL Bhopal which was presided over by Sh. Arun Goel, Secretary, Heavy Industry, Ministry of Heavy Industries. Sh. Goel also inaugurated an exhibition on ‘Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle’. The presentation was also made on  ‘Idea Generation Challenge’ on Sanrachna Portal, wherein 150 ideas had been received in the areas of Electric vehicles, Green Hydrogen, Innovative IT solutions in the power sector...

 The Vanguard™ wireless fixed point gas detector from United Electric Controls can now be installed in more plants and more locations that may have acetylene or hydrogen present. The Vanguard TCD60 attains upgraded certification The Vanguard TCD60 has an upgraded certification for hazardous locations and is now certified for Class I, Div 1, Gr. A, B, C, and D as well as Ex db ia IIC as standard. This expands the flexibility that end-users have for installing the Vanguard gas detect...

In-Charge Energy, the fleet electrification services provider, has launched its 'Invest in America' E-Fleet Task Force, a new business unit specifically designed to find grants and incentives stemming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. A division of the Public Affairs Department at In-Charge Energy, this task force is among the first for the fleet electrification industry and better positions In-Charge to secure millions in funding opportunities for its many fleet customers transitioning...

Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of blown fibre cable and ducted network solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Inga Gara as the company’s Group Financial Controller. A graduate in Economics from Glasgow University, Inga completed her chartered accountancy training with BDO where she was a member of the audit team. Inga joins Emtelle from KPMG UK where she has latterly been serving as Senior Audit Manager. She has experience across a number of sectors including en...

Yangjiang Pumped Storage Power Station is a key project located in Guangdong Province with the largest single unit capacity in China (400MW). The Yangjiang Pumped Storage Power Station has successfully completed the trial operation. The core protection & control equipment such as static frequency converter (SFC) and system protection provided by NR has laid a solid foundation for the smooth start-up, grid connection and safe operation of the unit. Yangjiang Pumped Storage Power Station NR...

Scolmore is continually investing in new and improved products for its wiring accessories portfolio and has just added three new RCD socket outlets to the range.  A 13A 2-gang Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet, a 13A 2 gang IP66 weatherproof Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet and a 13A 2-gang Metal Clad Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet are now included in the company’s Essentials wiring accessories collection. An RCD is a sensitive safety device that switc...

GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and pioneer in Digital Engineering, announced availability of OpeNgine version 2.1. Part of GlobalLogic’s Digital Accelerators suite, OpeNgine automates critical elements of the full DevOps lifecycle—including CI/CD, toolset configuration and cloud infrastructure provisioning—for microservices platforms. These capabilities significantly simplify microservice implementation while reducing timelines from months to weeks or...

Yangjiang Pumped Storage Power Station is a key project located in Guangdong Province with the largest single-unit capacity in China (400 MW) has successfully completed the trial operation. The core protection & control equipment such as static frequency converter (SFC) and system protection provided by NR has laid a solid foundation for the smooth start-up, grid connection and safe operation of the unit. Yangjiang storage power station NR Electric has developed the SFC system with the hi...

As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Power & Heavy Industries, inaugurated a webinar on ’Power Plant Flexibilisation – A Key to Grid Stability’ and ‘Industry 4.0 – Success with Smart Solutions’, held at BHEL’s Electronics Division, Bengaluru. Inaugurated via video conferencing, the webinar was graced by senior officials of BHEL’s customer organizations, industry associ...

Rolls-Royce announces that Rob Watson has joined the Executive Team as President - Electrical with effect from 1 January 2022. Rob has led Rolls-Royce Electrical since October 2017, having previously held a number of senior corporate and business roles across the group during his ten-year career. This follows their announcement, at the half-year results, that from the beginning of this year they will report Rolls-Royce Electrical as a separate line item in the financial statements, alongside th...

Most design engineers recognize that conformance and verification of medical devices to BS EN IEC 60601-1 will meet the safety standards required for such an item. Here, Steve Hughes, managing director of medical power specialist REO UK, explores the EN 60601-1 standard and how it helps keep both patients and caregivers safe. EN 60101-1 is part one in a group of standards that encompasses the essential performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and safety of medical equipment and systems that...

Electricity generation at one of the UK’s most productive nuclear power stations, Hunterston B, in North Ayrshire, is ending after almost 46 years. Since the station came online in 1976, it has produced enough zero-carbon electricity to power every home in Scotland for nearly 31 years. The carbon avoided by the station, when compared to gas generation, is like taking every car off Scotland’s roads for 19 years. zero-carbon electricity Reactor 4 at the EDF-run site will be shut dow...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the forthcoming Volta Zero will feature integrated navigation services from HERE Technologies, the location data and technology platform. The Volta Zero will use EV Range Assistant, a feature from HERE tailored for inner-city deliveries. It includes range prediction for trucks on route and allows for route planning including multiple delivery stops. Search, routing, real-time tr...

Ecotricity’s mission is to fight climate change. By choosing their green energy, every one of their customers is actively reducing the amount of fossil fuel burned to produce electricity in Britain, helping push the economy towards the goal of net zero. Hitting net zero carbon emissions is vital to prevent a climate catastrophe, Ecotricity says users can only achieve it by generating more green energy and being smarter about how to use it. smart meters That’s where the latest gene...

Battolyser Systems has been awarded a €250,000 subsidy by the Dutch sustainable energy innovation accelerator, 'TKI Nieuw Gas – Topsector Energie', as part of its hydrogen subsidy program. The subsidy will further strengthen the collaboration between Battolyser Systems and Delft University of Technology to commercialize the Battolyser technology for implementation at scale. innovation of the Battolyser® “We are very proud of this recognition by the Dutch Government,&rdquo...

Roger Miesen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), RWE Generation, said “Powerful battery systems are essential for the energy transition. To offset short-term fluctuations in renewables and stabilize the grid, we need flexible storage technology solutions. Batteries are ideal for this purpose. In Herdecke, we are working with Audi to test ways to use decommissioned high-voltage batteries from EVs by connecting them together to form stationary storage systems." Roger Miesen adds, "Putting such...

Steve Hughes, Managing Director of emobility Power Component Expert REO UK, explains how to keep electric truck technology on track. One of the biggest considerations with electric trucks is their driving range. Due to being typically used for logistics and haulage, trucks often drive for longer distances and have more impending deadlines to meet than regular vehicles. However, a historic lag in EV uptake has meant that there is not currently adequate infrastructure for charging electric vehi...

Electric Ireland will support customers on their low carbon journey with the Microgeneration Support Scheme, as announced by the Irish Government on December 21, 2021. Microgeneration, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, enables customers to generate their own renewable energy to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as reduce electricity bills. Electric Ireland will be inviting customers to sign up to the Electric Ireland Micro-Generation Support Scheme in 2022, with more details being an...

RWE is starting construction on three new onshore wind farms in France, with three more already under construction or in operation. Together with the expansion of the existing Epine Marie Madeleine wind farms, the new Coupru and Allerey plants will have a total installed capacity of 50 megawatts (MW) and, after they are commissioned in 2022, will be able to produce enough green electricity to supply over 28,000 French homes. RWE is expanding its onshore portfolio in France After completion, t...

  Prysmian Group, pioneer in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has extended its Sirocco Extreme range of microduct cables to include its latest 576f cable. Sirocco Extreme cables provide world record diameters and fibre densities for blown microduct cables. The new cable boasts 576 fibers in a diameter of 8.2mm, providing a fiber density of 10.9 fibers per mm2, and can be installed into a 10mm duct. Sirocco Extreme microduct cables utilize Prysmian’s BendBrightXS 180&...

As part of its 'Growing Green' strategy, RWE announced in November that it aimed to create an electrolyzer capacity of at least 2 gigawatts (GW) to generate green hydrogen by 2030. By pre-selecting the technical provider for two 100 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer plants in Lingen, RWE is taking an important step in this direction. permit planning The detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phases are expressly subject to the state aid RWE has signed an agreement with Linde, the glob...

DNV and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), signed a contract authorizing DNV as a testing laboratory to provide Common Grid Model Exchange Standard (CGMES) V3.0 conformity testing services.     energy transition Conformance testing enables the smooth data exchange between smart grid operating and planning systems DNV’s testing tool named CIMbion assures that the implementation of new power system applications complies wit...

MingYang Smart Energy (MingYang) and UK Department for International Trade (DIT) announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate to realize an investment by MingYang into the UK’s offshore wind sector. Qiying Zhang, President and CTO of MingYang, and John Edwards, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to China of DIT, jointly signed the MoU online today. Offshore wind demonstration projects The agreement will focus on MingYang investing in a blade...

The first 3-phase Ethernet-based AC Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) equipped with BHEL manufactured electrics has rolled out from RCF Kapurthala to Asansol MEMU shed, Eastern Railways, signaling a new era in the urban transportation segment. The 12-coach MEMU train is equipped with 3-phase IGBT-based converter and inverter designed and developed by BHEL. Comfort and speed Significantly, the state-of-the-art Ethernet-based Train Control Management System which provides advanced control...

As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution gathers momentum, there is an urgent need for the installed charging infrastructure to be smarter. Electric Miles and Project EV have agreed on a deal which will address this growing problem, while saving drivers money and helping the Government’s ambition to make every chargepoint smart. Transmission and distribution grid With smart charging, motorists can save 40% on their charging bills The two companies have signed a 3-year contract with...