Search Result10 Facts about Cogeneration-CHP
Cogeneration (Combined Heat and Power or CHP) is the simultaneous production of electricity and heat, both of which are used. In conventional power plants, heat is not recovered when generating power, while in cogeneration plants the heat is put to effective use to provide comfort (space heating and hot water) or services (high temperature heat and steam) for homes, public buildings, businesses…
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Solar’s lowcost, versatility and reliability, means that it is poised to become the dominant energy source by 2050. Solar is easy to install, easy to maintain and an easy way to save money. Perhaps the most common objection from solar sceptics is “the sun doesn’t shine at night”. We have solved this: we now have storage systems that temporarily store generated solar power and deliver clean…
Read Full Business PracticeReliable Mixture Control - Lean Gas Systems
Worldwide lean gas (biogas, mine gas, landfill gas or digester gas) is becoming more important for power and heat generation. Especially in North America the use of lean gas will drastically gain momentum due to the massive development. Besides variations in the gas quality which have to be adjusted constantly, stricter rules and regulations for emissions are factors which are permanently asking…
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John Armstrong
John Armstrong is an engineer whose career has spanned the extremes of the energy industry. He began his career constructing oil refineries before moving to work across fossil and renewable electricity generation. John has lead the growth of…
Author detailsEnergy Management in energy intensive industry
Case study: Back in the spring of 2013 Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) decided to introduce an energy management system in compliance with DIN EN ISO 50001. The FST head office in Weinheim and the Öhringen site were to kick off the initiative by introducing an energy visualisation system - the basis for an efficient energy management. This was followed by the branch in Oberwihl. The energy…
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Top Circular Economy Trends & Innovations
The trend report discusses the concept of a circular economy, where waste is turned into resources and products are reused and repaired. StartUs Insights uses their Big Data and AI-powered Discovery…
Read Full articleIncrease machine utilization via risk-based planning and scheduling
Risk based planning and scheduling (RPS) is the next generation of advanced planning and scheduling (APS). This paper from Simio describes the advantages of adding simulation to capture possible variations enhancing machine utilization. Which finally means less costs and less energy used per output. Find out more about Simio solutions in the world’s leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016. Visit…
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A short article about Deutsche Bahn rail vehicle test bench and the use of flexible power converters. This flexibility also enables the deployment of this kind of converters in a variety of other applications: from energy-efficient automation and drive solutions to solutions for the varying forms of power generation. Find out more about Knorr-Bremse Powertech solution offerings in the world’s…
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The world’s largest and most comprehensive industrial technology event – covers all core themes of the industrial value-adding chain at a single location – from individual components to the complete smart factory. Hot topics such as Integrated Energy, Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Energy Efficiency,…
10 Facts about Wind Power
Wind power is one of the fastest growing industrial segments in the world. Being once a niche market in Europe, wind has added more capacity than any other technology over the last decade. Now, wind power nears the 500 GW milestone, providing jobs and power to regions across the globe. Wind energy is the most efficient solution to reduce emissions in the power sector. Onshore wind is now the…
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