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Greener solutions for when the whistle blows

31 August, 2010

Researchers at the University of Leeds and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a solution to the short lived draws on the electricity grid that are common after major televised sporting events or during commercial breaks.

Easier connection into Ethernet networks

14 June, 2010

To make it easier to connect multiple panel devices into Ethernet networks, GarrettCom Europe has introduced the CP80 series of hardened Ethernet switches. As factory automation control systems continue the migration from fieldbus networks...

Online resource offering increased flexibility

14 June, 2010

A new interactive online resource, designed to help engineers save time and money on panel or machine building projects, has been launched by RS Components. Because many engineers like to combine the strengths of various manufacturers’ products...

Get your motor centre running

31 August, 2010

Motor control centres (MCC) have been around for a long time, and were originally designed around the concept of saving valuable floor space. Today MCCs play a much more vital role than just saving space, especially within the process of...

Adding control to new leisure centre

31 August, 2010

A new leisure facility in Oxfordshire is reaping the benefits of Delmatic’s lighting management system which has been installed to provide networked control throughout the new Spiceball Leisure Centre in Banbury.

Complex technologies, simple cabling

31 August, 2010

Owen Dale of FS Cables, explains how simplistic wiring systems are playing a key role in intelligent building controls - in particular, KNX technology. Nowadays buildings that are energy efficiently designed are becoming more and more popular....

Spoilt for choice

6 August, 2010

Last month Electrical Engineering ran the first part of feature looking at how design engineers select the right position sensor from the myriad that are available. Mark Howard, of Zettlex, continues the story

Playing a supporting role

1 September, 2010

David Tuffin, technical support manager, Shentongroup, stresses that standby power and CHP that provides support to UPS systems, are vital to allay fears over future power shortages

The perfect complement to your UPS

1 September, 2010

Long term generator autonomy is becoming essential to a UPS’s ‘no break’ power protection capability, due to a rise in the likelihood of extended power outages. Uninterruptible Power Supplies Kevin Ashton explains how to match a generator...

Helping to ensure 17th Edition

31 August, 2010

To assist with the compliance testing of its electrical installations, provider of engineering services to the nuclear and clean energy sectors, AMEC Power and Process Europe, is using Seaward’s PowerPlus 1557 combined electrical testing...

Rising to the challenge

31 August, 2010

Mark Thomson of the KAC Alarm Company looks at the challenges presented by the EN 54-23 standard relating to visual alarm devices and what it means to the fire detection industry

On the move towards better protection

5 August, 2010

Following investment in a electric operated gas bottle mover from MasterMover, Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust has reduced the risk of accidents to both patients and porters when moving gas cylinders

VSDs help to slash energy bills

19 March, 2010

A variable speed drive (VSD) installation from EnergAir has helped Gelpack Industrial to cut the energy used to generate compressed air by 45%

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