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Issue 401 March/AprilTel: 0121 550 4593
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Inside this Issue
Contents:Green Building News .......... II
Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning News ...... III
RWM Show Review Top 20 .................IV-V
Lighting & Electrical News VI
Utilities News ......................VII
EHS DataRWM Show Review Top 20See them on page ...............IV
MWA TechnologyUtilities NewsSee them on page ..............VII
SpillAway ProjectsCompany of the MonthSee them on page ................ II
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Intrinsically safe approval for Personal Samples PumpFollowing a rigorous
testing process, Casella has announced Intrinsically Safe Approval for its Apex2 personal sampling pump range, with class leading performance and capability.
Instruments supplied for application in atmospheres where there is a risk of explosion must be designed with the appropriate safety requirement critical in achieving is approval; protecting the equipment and ensuring it is safe to use. Achieving the IS certification for the Apex2 range ensures that monitoring and analysis of dust exposure can be carried out safely and effectively in these areas. The range includes three separate models – the Apex 2, Apex 2 Plus and Apex 2 Pro, with different functionality to meet varying requirements; all designed to monitor workplace dust levels to help protect workers from developing long latency health problems as the result of occupational exposures.
Incorporating Bluetooth connectivity with Casella’s bespoke Airwave software; workers can be monitored remotely without being distracted, boosting productivity levels. Monitoring specialists can view the status of their dust sampling pump on a worker and start, stop or even pause the tool from a smart device. This software is
simple and easy to use, providing real-time status updates, allowing collected data to be emailed alongside photos and notes, adding context to the data and further simplifying the reporting process.
Tim Turney, Casella’s Product Manager said, “Achieving the is accreditation for the Apex2 sampling pump demonstrates our commitment to providing solutions that ultimately help to enhance the long term health and quality of life for workers operating in high risk sectors. The Apex2 IS has also gained the certification without compromising the power and battery life that the Apex2 is known for, allowing it to be used with many types of air sampling media.”
ContactT +44 (0)1234 844100
Vanden Recycling’s UK processing facility goes from strength to strengthVanden Recycling’s plastic
processing facility in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire has gone from strength to strength, since opening in 2017. Demand for the processing facility has increased, as manufacturers, distribution centres and retailers look for UK-based solutions to deal with their waste.
Renowned for its nationwide collections and recycling of scrap plastics, Vanden markets these back into the manufacturing sector, both in the UK, Europe and export markets, as a valuable and sustainable material feedstock.
Vanden Recycling is part of the Vanden Global group which also has offices in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Finland, Australia and Taiwan.
The Whittlesey facility means that Vanden has a centrally located processing capability in the UK with quick access from the A1. The facility is equipped with technologically advanced shredding, granulation and baling plant and has a dedicated front-end material inspection and preparation area to maximise quality. Combined, these will ensure that the plastics collected are treated to meet
the highest standards required by manufacturers worldwide.
The Whittlesey site incorporates three granulation lines which have a combined throughput of more than 30 tonnes of plastic a day when operating on a single shift. The plant has the flexibility to handle multiple plastic streams such as ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PC, PET, PMMA, PP PS and PVC and to quickly alternate plant set up between different customer requirements.
For some customers, Vanden can take plastic scrap and prepare it ready for re-use by the same customer, providing a circular process and maximising the value of original feedstocks.
T +44 (0)28 9266 [email protected]/en
Half is more when it comes to solar cellsJinkoSolar has been
selected as one of the top 10 exhibitors for the Solar & Storage Live Conference & Exhibition which was held from 3-5 October 2017.
Driven by the rapid development of the solar technical and commercial landscape in recent years, JinkoSolar has greatly strengthened its leadership position in terms of photovoltaic R&D with an advanced manufacturing process, faster mass production speeds, and better quality control than its peers. Following industry most recent trends, JinkoSolar is proud to present its new product – HC Series.
HC Series is a new product line that combines the half cut layout with different existing cell technologies. The HC technology increases the power output of a 60-cell polycrystalline modules up to 285Wp, that of monocrystalline modules up to 295Wp, and that of monocrystalline PERC modules up to 320Wp.
The primary advantages of JinkoSolar’s Half Cell series are power boosting and superior price performance, achieving unprecedented price-performance ratios. The 290-300Wp 120 half-cell (60 regular cells cut in half) mono module has comparable performance to that of the mainstream monocrystalline PERC module, but is far more affordable. HC series also feature minimisation of hotspot and increased shade tolerance, enabling enhanced reliability and performance ratio in
deployment conditions.
Jinko’s HC Series combine technical maturity, feasibility, increased power generation performance, lowered marginal cost, and increased shade tolerance. These benefits make Jinko’s HC series ideal for the distributed rooftop markets, where installation space is often limited.
T +49 (0)891433 [email protected]
SITE POWER UK: 10 KVA site transformerThe market leading site power
provider SITE POWER UK has recently launched their ECO 10 KVA site transformer, unlike conventional old-style transformers, there’s has low inrush, low losses and twin versatilely which allows the user to switch off half of the transformer to save kWr to dramatically cut power consumption. We pride ourselves on having new features and low prices.
ContactT 0800 999 1103www.sitepoweruk.com
II is sponsored by Opti-Diesel – see them on page 12
Green Building News
Contamination Cleaning Solutions Company of the Month
Ancon new products launched at Ecobuild 2018ANCON launched its latest fixing
innovations at Ecobuild, 6th – 8th March held at the London ExCeL, stand number C62. They are double winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and holder of a string of innovation and product development accolades, Ancon will continue to enhance its range in 2018.
Ancon’s Ecobuild stand focused on structural fixings that will open up new possibilities in zero and ultra-low energy construction
by minimising thermal bridging, including its insulated balcony connectors and ultra-low thermal
conductivity cavity wall ties. It also showcased a brick-faced support system that allows designers to achieve exciting masonry façade aesthetics, quickly and easily on site.
Heading up the displays featured Ancon’s unique, BBA-approved, multi-award winning Teplo wall tie range.
For more information, call Ancon on: +44 (0)114 275 5224 or visit: www.ancon.co.uk
Plaswood launches gates to complement extensive fencing rangePlaswood has launched a range of gates to
complement its existing and extensive range of environmentally friendly fencing products.
Made from 100% recycled plastic, Plaswood gates offer a smart, stylish and green alternative to traditional timber gates. Unlike timber, Plaswood products are impervious to the influence of water or damp and therefore will not rot, splinter, crack or degrade with age, offering purchasers a trouble and maintenance free alternative to timber products.
The gates can be finished with flat, round, chamfered or pointed tops and supplied with a locking system and access from both sides or inside only for increased security.
Plaswood gates complement Plaswood’s existing range of fencing products which include:Birdsmouth/Trip rail and Knee rail fencing: Available face fixed or mortised. Posts can be flat, chamfered or bevelled tops for trip rail fencing and with inverted ‘V’ notches for birdsmouth fencing.
Close board fencing: Creates a solid screen. Pales are fixed to both sides of the rails and staggered to create the look of a close board panel. The fencing can be
supplied as prefabricated panels and posts or cut to size.
Log rail fencing and revetment wall: Ideal for use in curved boarders or edging, it can be used as a water retention wall, edging walls, flower beds or just to create garden features. Available cut to size with pointed ends for easy installation.
Picket and pale fencing: Offering a neat and attractive structure, picket and pale fencing can be used in conjunction with either face fixed or mortised post and rail types.
T +44 (0)333 202 [email protected]
Contamination Cleaning SolutionsBusiness and Industry Today is delighted to present a
profile of SpillAway Projects as our Company of the Month.
Established in 2006 and based in South Oxfordshire, SpillAway Projects are a leading, stocking distributor for bio-remedial products which are used in areas contaminated with hydrocarbons and/or Fats Oils and Greases (FOG). From small spills to highly contaminated industrial sites for development the SpillAway Brand product range has products to help clean-up and decontaminate through bioremediation.
Bioremediation is a natural process which has been harnessed in the SpillAway Brand™ product range to provide a solution to contamination by hydrocarbons and FOG. In the natural world micro-organisms are present which will biodegrade hydrocarbons and other contaminants and digest them. However, depending on how big the spill of oil and the amount of the right type of bacteria present, this process can take an extremely long time. The SpillAway Brand™ products enhance the bioremediation process by supplying the right bacteria to the site of the contamination in a large enough quantity to speed up the process, eradicating
or reducing the contamination to an acceptable and safe level in a relatively short period of time.
The highly efficient and experienced team at SpillAway have been working closely with customers and consultants to provide effective solutions which are cost-effective, simple to apply and have minimal
disruption on the environment. As the main distributor of SpillAway Brand products outside US, SpillAway holds stock at its South Oxfordshire location allowing for the quick despatch of product. Customers are supported with up-to-date product and stock information, credit terms for payment, application advice and on-site support where required for large remediation projects.
SpillAway Projects support customers from a wide range of industries – notably, aviation, marine, engineering, food processing, land remediation, oil and gas – for contamination, spill problems and maintenance. Where off-the-shelf products are not been the answer, SpillAway can work with customers to create a bespoke solution. This solution might be a blend of bacteria so the product will bio-remediate hydrocarbons and FOG, an example being FKA Kleen
which was produced for as a galley cleaner/degreaser for a well-known airline. Other solutions have been to change the physicality of the product – from a liquid to a solid – or to provide the product in more suitable packaging – in a cartridge for a dosing unit. SpillAway have the flexibility to work with customers to get the right solution.
The bio-remedial cleaner/degreaser products in the SpillAway range are great favourites. Provided as concentrates, they have a long shelf life until diluted with water ready for use. They are simple to use and, unusually for this category of product, they smell nice! FleetKleen™ is used for cleaning floors and bioremediation of hydrocarbon, it is typically used on floors of warehouses, hangars, yards etc. The benefit of the bio-remedial element is that the hydrocarbons are degraded and digested, making the surface less slippery and improving with every application. Overtime, when used as part of a regular maintenance programme, the dilution rates can be dramatically reduced improving FleetKleen’s cost-effectiveness.
When asked to differentiate other distributors in the industry Jon Swain, SpillAway Projects’ MD, explained, “Our focus is on bio-solutions which have the least possible impact on our environment, this often requires explanation and trials as the bio-technology involved in
the products isn’t known or understood. So the service we provide is in addition to the usual price, availability and convenience, we need to persuade potential customers of cost benefits – both economic and environmental – of switching to bio-remedial products for contamination clean-up. We help set up trials and give advice on specific projects so the customer can be sure of a good result.” Moving forward, SpillAway Projects want to extend their range with bio-remedial products addressing new industrial contamination areas.
If you would like to find out more about SpillAway Projects amazing bio-remedial products, contact the group today. More information can be found on their website listed below:
T +44 (0)1491 651392www.spillawayprojects.co.uk
Specify sustainably with high performance trade paintsEcopro trade paints have made
it easy to improve a project’s sustainability.
The paint you specify can have a positive or negative impact on a project’s sustainability: not just its environmental ratings but, most importantly, whether it will safeguard or damage the fabric of a building for the future.
Conventional acrylic based paints prevent a wall from breathing, which can lead to moisture damage such as blown plaster and the need for future remedial work.
On the other hand, durable, Ecopro paints can prevent such damage and significantly reduce the maintenance lifecycle of walls.
Advanced technologyDesigned specifically for the trade, Earthborn’s Ecopro paints guarantee the highest environmental and quality
standards. Their unique formulations deliver minimal VOCs, environmental accreditation and outstanding performance, often superior to that of conventional acrylic based paints. They are easy to use and cover well.
Ecopro Emulsion is available with a Matt or Lo Sheen finish. Matt has excellent covering power and is
especially useful for new plaster. Lo Sheen’s wipeability and greater resistance to marking makes it suitable for higher traffic areas. Both have excellent covering properties, are hardwearing and made in all 100 BS4800 colours.
Ecopro Eggshell is ideal for woodwork or interior walls and ceilings. It dries quickly to a flexible finish that provides durability, washability and scuff resistance. Available in all BS4800 colours, its attractive sheen will not fade or discolour with time.
New build: Downs Merrifield ArchitectsDowns Merrifield Architects aimed for maximum sustainability on this new build. They chose Ecopro Matt Emulsion because of its eco credentials and durability. Here, white painted walls pick up a warm glow from the timber stairs, doors and flooring.
www.earthbornpaints.co.uk
Downs Merrifield Architects aimed for maximum sustainability on this new build (Photo courtesy Rob Boltman Photography and Downs Merrifield Architects)
Steel Coating uses rapeseed oil, not fossil-based oilsHouse KD, a holiday home
in Sweden featuring a Green-Coat colour-coated steel roof, made the shortlist of the 2017 World Architecture Festival Awards. GreenCoat colour-coated steel products from SSAB have a patented, Bio-based Technology coating, using
rapeseed oil instead of fossil-based oils in its manufacture. This reduces the environmental footprint and provides extreme durability, resistance to corrosion and long colour retention.
T +44 (0)1384 74660
III is sponsored by Don Valley Engineering – see them on page 21
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning News
Towering performanceRecent advances in our understanding of how
heat networks work have shed new light on how to make them better. Richard Hanson-Graville explains.
For some years, there has been an increasing use of centralised boiler plants, particularly in high-rise properties. The advantages of removing gas boilers from properties and making use of high efficiency centralised boiler plants are numerous.
However, heat networks are only as efficient as the heat interface units (HIUs) to which they connect. HIUs provide domestic hot water and central
heating in properties connected to a district heating system using a central boiler.
One of the biggest problems with HIUs and district heating in general – especially in high rise applications – is heat loss. To ensure that hot water is available without delay, HIUs draw a trickle flow of hot water from the primary supply to overcome heat losses and, in nearly all cases, this runs continuously.
The implications of this continuous heat loss is most keenly felt in properties fitted with pre-pay systems, where users can find their remaining
credit drain away needlessly when the property is unoccupied. Designers have focused a great deal of effort ensuring every possible step is taken to solve this key problem.
One way to reduce heat loss is to insulate the units. Heat losses of under 2W are available, making the drain on energy use less than 1 pence per day.
Another way to reduce losses is to allow the system
to go cold when not in use. Many electronic HIUs provide an optional ‘economy mode’ whereby the HIU will go cold after one hour of inactivity, significantly reducing energy consumption.
The final way to reduce heat losses, on the district system as a whole, is to run the network at lower temperatures, typically 65°C flow and 35°C return, with very low temperature drop across the plates.
Multi-pass heat exchangers are used to ensure these types of temperature drops can be achieved, while maintaining turbulent flow across the range of outputs.
At the core of the revolution in HIUs is the shift from mechanical systems to electronic. The ability of electronic systems to deploy advanced control strategies, using just the one valve per circuit, enables systems to become more advanced without the need to add more and more valves (or valve components).
The introduction of electronics also enables networked communications. It allows remote management of settings, remote fault alarming, and holistic heat network functionality. There is usually all the hardware already in place to allow this networking to take place, in the form of a building system. The real breakthrough that has been made in the HIUs, enabled by the use of electronics, is the way the systems manage the volumes and times that primary heat is drawn, in order to manage the heat network in its entirety.
Electronic HIUs are proven to be reliable. Indeed, electronic control actually makes systems more
reliable. There are fewer mechanical components and valve seals that are known to be where failures occur.
There is also a new UK standard against which manufacturers and specifiers can be challenged. It has already been signed up to by the government, utility companies and manufacturers, and is rapidly gaining momentum.
T +44 (0)333 999 7974www.specflue.com
Tested to The BESA HIU Standards 2017
Vectaire: Ventilation specialistVectaire’s range of MVHRs – vertical and
horizontal – are all low energy products with EC motors and are manufactured using the latest technologies to ensure both optimum ventilation and air quality combined with low noise levels, running costs and excellent SFP ratings. They can now be commissioned via an LCD screen. The upright whole house heat recovery units – the Midis and the Maxis – offer the option of either an integral LCD or a remote LCD commissioning unit, whilst the in-line EVO250 and Mini can be commissioned using the remote unit. Thus, the commissioning engineer can easily adjust detailed unit functions including, for example, the trickle, purge and boost speeds for each motor, the length of the boost speed over-run time, the time delay before the boost speed kicks in holiday mode and night-time boost inhibitor times. The user can see the speed at which the fan is operating, the relative humidity etc. and when the filters need replacing. The user can also set the unit to holiday mode for energy saving when the dwelling is not occupied. These units are all manufactured in our Andover factory to ISO9001.
T +44 (0)1494 522333www.vectaire.co.uk
STULZ introduces the new range of air handling unitsThe CyberHandler 2 series
is used for air conditioning everything from data centres to hotels, from commercial buildings to industrial sites.
As power densities increase, a new design factor is coming to the fore-precision air conditioning solutions. Air handling units (AHU) incorporate all the air conditioning equipment of a data centre in one outdoor container, therefore creating more space for productive IT systems inside the actual server area. STULZ introduced its first air handling system back in 2015. With the CyberHandler 2, the specialist for reliable air conditioning solutions is now launching a comprehensively redesigned successor.
The CyberHandler 2 series includes eleven output ratings from 30 to 520kW. It combines free cooling, adiabatic cooling and mechanical chilling in one sealed outdoor container. The choice of chilling methods includes chilled water coils, scroll compressors or a redundant DX system with external condenser. If high availability is required, a fully weather-independent air conditioning
system with a high level of redundancy can be designed, and can work in mixed mode for great energy efficiency.
One of the key new features of this series is the optimised dual brazed plate heat exchanger. This improves the mean efficiency of the overall system, enabling a larger distance between flaps which reduces air-side pressure drops, and slashes the average energy consumption of the fan units. Another new feature is the design of the brazed plate heat exchanger module and the floor pan of the filtering section. In the new series, both these areas are made entirely of stainless steel.
www.stulz.co.uk/en/cyberhandler-2
Monitoring & Detection NewsIndustrial measurement provider turns on first units
Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, is working with power
utilities, maintenance providers and asset owners to bring the first commercial units of its OptimusTM DGA Monitor for Transformers online. In recent months, Vaisala has delivered Optimus units to various customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and Asia.
As transformer fleets age, the likelihood of faults increases. Real-time condition monitoring enables asset owners to identify and address potential issues before they result in costly failure, reducing maintenance costs and boosting production and performance. The OptimusTM DGA Monitor brings a number of practical, time-saving and cost-saving benefits to the table that will dramatically improve
transformer maintenance and minimise power plant disruption.
Vaisala Optimus monitors transformer oil for the presence of moisture and seven different gases. By tracking real-time levels of different gases, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the condition of the transformer.
The infrared sensor technology used in the Optimus has been developed in-house by Vaisala, benefitting from decades of industrial measurement expertise. Most significantly, Optimus uses vacuum gas extraction and hermetically sealed and protected optics to completely eliminate the false alarms of the kind that frequently afflict on-site DGA systems. Optimus ensures high-quality gas selectivity through its use of vacuum gas extraction, which operates regardless of oil temperature or gas pressure, and by employing spectral scanning to aid selectivity.
ContactT 0035 898 9491www.vaisala.com/en
Flame Detection with a big difference!Analytical Technology is proud
to announce a new product to their Gold Standard of gas detection. ATi’s new combination of Flame and Gas Detection Systems allows a one-stop solution to customer requirements, including a full installation and commissioning package.
The ATi301-V is a self-contained CCTV Flame Detector, with false alarm immunity and incident recording for post analysis.
If a fire can be seen by the naked eye, then this detector will work. As it doesn’t rely on traditional heat detection like Infra-Red or Ultra Violet, it will trigger through glass and windscreens welding, grinding and sunlight will not cause false alarms. With traditional infra-red detectors, rain and mist can reduce
detection performance, meaning alarms may not trigger.
However, this does not happen with the ATi301-V as it works within the visual light spectrum. The ATi301-V
also sends live video streaming for remote viewing- a bonus for seeing what’s going on prior to entry. In addition, ATi has developed wire-free video transmission, which can be viewed on a smartphone.
Developed for the harsh Oil and Gas Industry as an ATEX Zone 1 approved and SIL rated performance device, both explosive and safe area situations are covered. If coupled with ATI’s unique self-checking AutoTest Gas Detection devices, there is no application that cannot be covered. Please contact [email protected] at Ati UK for further information, advice or a site survey.
ContactT +44 (0)1457 873318www.atiuk.com/gas-monitors/flame-detection
IV is sponsored by Opti-Diesel – see them on page 12
A holistic business approach to building a healthy and sustainable world through
funding, innovation, talent, awareness, profitability, and generosity.
Don’t dispose or recycle – create fuel and energy n High-Efficiency LED lighting n Energy efficient, 100% organic products for
HVAC, cooling towers, boilers and chillers n Plastics, Tyre, biomass, MSW, Medical,
Sewage and Farming recycling waste plants n Generate income n Zero emissions and job creation n Solar and outdoor lighting n Water conservation.
pointb is the UK distributor for high-efficiency LED, SMART and solar lighting, the money saving Waterblade appliance, HVAC treatments and efficiencies, EndoTherm and EndoSan heating and water efficiencies, and a wide variety of waste to energy solutions.
Working with globally recognised products and the foremost technologies available we will be able to
improve your working efficiency, saving you money and conserving the planet’s resources along the way.
Whatever your waste or recycling problem, pointb can help, turn farm waste to energy, make ‘green’ diesel from plastics, cut your waste collection and disposal contract costs, turn tyre dumps into income – don’t fill the landscape, talk to us and turn a problem into income.
T 08000 334999www.pointbuk.com
RWM Show Review Top 20RWM showcase first time this Autumn at Birmingham’s NECThe resource management sector will find a show
that’s been revamped by new ownership when RWM Exhibition returns on 12 & 13 September, 2018.
Renowned for providing the industry’s top professionals with expert knowledge and suppliers of profitable and green solutions, the UK’s leading recycling and waste management event will run at Birmingham’s NEC for the first time this Autumn.
Since purchasing RWM, the exhibition’s new organisers have also worked to develop a number of targeted brands which will house speakers, suppliers and features focusing on various niche areas within the industry.
And as well as simplifying how attendees locate the content relevant to their organisation, the content itself will be more specific this year; with each seminar, summit, case study, conference and live debate combining to cover every facet of resource management.
What’s more, RWM will be one of four Europe-leading environmental events co-locating under one roof in 2018 – as RWM, Flood Expo, Contamination Expo Series and the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo team up to make this year’s show more all-encompassing than ever.
And with a free RWM ticket granting unlimited access
to the content across all four shows, this exhibition represents the two most important days of the year for environmental professionals.
This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Adtrak, EHS Data, Firstgrade Recycling Systems, Gullivers Truck Hire, Groeneveld Lubrication Solutions, Online Cleaning, Point B, PSV Transport Systems, Sentinel Systems & Styromelt. Further details can be found on this page and the next.
Head to http://rwmexhibition.com for your FREE tickets.
Fogmaker: The market leader in Europe for Automated Fire SuppressionFogmaker is a global market leader for
automated fire suppression having recently celebrated the supply of their 100,000th system. The patented water mist technology has become the system of choice for many vehicle manufacturers throughout the World due to its superior firefighting capabilities. Fogmaker attacks all three components of the chain reaction that causes a fire – Heat, Oxygen and Fuel. Not all thermal incidents develop into a fire and it is as much the aim of the Fogmaker system to detect and warn the operator of such incidents as well as suppressing an actual fire. The system is designed to work independently of the equipment’s own power supply to ensure it is ready to perform whatever the situation. The system has been tested and passed by the most stringent regulatory bodies and has recently been awarded the United Nations UNECE-R107 in addition to a long list of accreditations previously acquired worldwide.
Fogmaker is used wherever there is a high standard of Fire Suppression protection requirement and will be found in locations such as the Crossrail project, the
Channel Tunnel and major cargo ports around the globe. In the UK and Ireland we have over 10,000 installations and have a dedicated network to support this volume of systems.
T +44 (0)1992 [email protected]
At Gulliver’s Truck Hire,
we recognise that every customer and every industry face different challenges. Whether you need a van for a day or a fleet of specialist vehicles for years, we help you design the optimal vehicle suitable for the roll it will perform for your operation, working with you to uncover hidden opportunities that can boost your fleet productivity and operational effectiveness.
Gulliver’s understand the importance of vehicle down time, providing high quality vehicles, maintained to an exceptional standard in our own workshops. With
8 locations in the UK and 24/7 service maintenance, backed up by an exceptionally skilled team from our workshop engineers to administrators and directors Over the last 58 years, Gulliver’s have developed to specialise in the hire of both general and municipal vehicles. Our fleet of 5,000 late
registration vehicles, ranging from small vans through 44t tractor units, tippers, RCVs, traffic management, Gully’s and vacuum.
In this time we are proud of accreditation for ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 18001 and ISO 50001 to demonstrate our commitment to better working practices and business continuity along with the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) accreditation for our workshops and are members of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP).
Contact Nic Harding, National Municipal and Liquid Waste Director,T +44 (0)870 850 9990M +44 (0)7917 [email protected]
Gulliver’s Truck Hire: Nationwide Vehicle Hire
Adtrak: Digital Marketing & Web Design AgencyAdtrak were delighted to return to RWM in 2017. As
a leading digital marketing agency with a fantastic relationship with the waste management industry, the RWM event is a key date in Adtrak’s calendar. They enjoyed both catching up with current clients and meetings lots of new faces. They even welcomed a few new clients on board as a result.
Adtrak’s presence within the waste industry continues to grow. They currently have over 40 clients within this sector and, on average, these businesses enjoy a 350% increase in sales leads following the implementation of their services.
In early February, Adtrak also hosted an event in collaboration with Google and Prysm, the new owners of RWM. The event, which was held at Google’s St Giles Street office for over 100 RWM exhibitors, discussed the importance of an effective digital marketing strategy for the waste management industry.
Based in Nottingham, Adtrak offer a full range of digital marketing services throughout the UK, creating strategies which build brands and grow businesses. Adtrak have a wealth of experience within the waste management industry, and have helped many businesses within this sector generate leads and increase their profitability online.
T +44 (0)115 828 [email protected]
Avoid unnecessary environmental compliance risksAre you stuck in spreadsheet hell? In this
fast paced world, trying to determine if you are environmentally compliant from out-of-date business solutions can become a nightmare. Thankfully, the environmental industry has MonitorPro to save the day.
As a world leading environmental data management system, MonitorPro will ease the pain of compliance control and environmental reporting. It is the professional solution chosen by global companies such as Veolia, Suez, Viridor, LaFarge and many others.
MonitorPro untangles your data and gives you
the flexibility and peace of mind to manage all your environmental and sustainability data in a single, secure and auditable platform.
Unique features of MonitorPro: n Increased compliance control (all data can
be checked against permits or limits) n Auditable information (complete activity log) n Connectivity (direct to databases or via
email)
n Data validation (check quality before entering data)
n Data security (one place for all data, penetration test on db)
n Outstanding analytic tools (graphs, tables, maps, reports)
MonitorPro will be available for demonstration at ‘EDIE Live’ 22-23 May and ‘RWM’ 12-13 September at Birmingham NEC.
Chat to our experts and discover how MonitorPro can drastically improve your reporting strategy. Alternatively, visit: www.ehsdata.com for more information.
How can you be certain your operations are compliant with environmental requirements?
Environmental demands are increasing as awareness is rising in all sectors. The risk and cost of not complying with environmental legislation cannot be neglected any longer.
Are you still using spreadsheets for your financial management? Well I didn’t think so, and so why would you use them for environmental management?
MonitorPro is the world leading, professional system for organising your environmental monitoring programmes. It knows what needs monitoring when, where and for what. It will collate ALL your environmental data in one place. All automatically validated and compliance checked, ready for analysis and reporting in a user-friendly and efficient way. MonitorPro is the complete, professional environmental data system, used by thousands worldwide.
Get your data in order and avoid unexpected compliance risks. Visit us today at www.ehsdata.com
pointb: The UK distributor for high-efficiency LED, SMART and solar lighting
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V is sponsored by Don Valley Engineering – see them on page 21
RWM Show Review Top 20
Recycling & Waste Management News
Groeneveld Lubrication Solutions: 47 years leading in efficiencyGroeneveld Lubrication Solutions have been
manufacturing transport efficiency products, coming up for 50 years and are now part of the Timken Group with an annual turnover of 3 billion dollars.
Our products include automated greasing systems, specialist obstacle detection systems, automated oil top up systems, fluid level monitoring, speed limiters and Groeneveld ICT telematic systems.
Groeneveld are OEM, with most manufacturers of trucks, trailers and off road equipment
worldwide, with factories in Italy and a head office in The Netherlands.
Our Singleline heavy duty automated greasing system, is used and recognised by all manufactures of refuse vehicles, for being reliable, efficient and the best product for reducing your costs and improving your efficiency.
Singleline, is a parallel modular system, which has a 3 litre reservoir with follower plate, which prevents oxidation, water ingress and prevents grease separation, electric timer with test and diagnostic facility. The system also uses heavy
duty brass blocks and individually sized metering units, from 0.025cc to 1cc, which are screwed into the blocks, suppling grease through thick 5 and 6mm piping connected to brass swaged couplings.
OEM Twin 3, Ecoplus, Triplus and Oneplus heavy grease systems are also available as aftermarket for all offroad machinery.
ContactT +44 (0)1509 600033info-uk@groeneveld-group.comwww.groeneveld-lubrication-solutions.com
Big Green Trommel Screen!
British manufacturer Firstgrade Recycling Systems has been a regular exhibitor at the RWM exhibition
for the past 15 years.
On their stand, Firstgrade had a large Static Trommel Screen with a 2.5m diameter, 7.2m long barrel. “The model T254 is built for the heaviest duties, with high throughput and minimal maintenance required,” says
Alan Valentine of Firstgrade. “This Trommel Screen has punched plate screens with 80mm diameter round holes, and is designed for use on heavy C&D waste.”
Firstgrade manufacture Trommels from 1.2m to 2.5m diameter, and 2.5m to 12m long. Screen hole sizes are available from 5mm to 300mm to suit a wide variety of applications.
At RWM 17, Firstgrade also launched their new Disc Screen, which is designed for removal of oversize items (typically over 100mm), from a waste stream, prior to further processing.
“Screening at a large hole size can be difficult using conventional screens.” says Mr Valentine. “As large items easily block or peg in large holes, while long thin items can easily pass through. This is why we have developed the Disc Screen.”
For further information, visit Firstgrade’s website at: www.first-grade.co.uk or call: +44 (0)1284 828040.
Cutting your downtime with Online CleaningOur patented cleaning method is the only solution to
provide a full cleaning service with guaranteeably results of furnaces and boilers. The installation can be cleaned completely, while it remains in full production at temperatures up to 1,500°C. By creating small controlled precision shockwaves, the deposits are fractured from fouled surfaces without disturbing the unit’s integrity. Cleaning is done within the gas lanes of tube bundles, making for a more targeted and effective solution. With this method, fouling on the tube bundles are cleared and thermal efficiency is improved significantly. The whole system is controlled remotely to ensure safety throughout.
Why this method? n A proven solution used in more than 200
installations worldwide n Clean bundles up to 6m deep n Efficiency increases up to 110%, increased revenue n Guaranteeably results unlike traditional methods n Safety Systems approved and audited by Lloyds
Applicable sectors n Energy-from-Waste and Biomass n Coal-fired plants n Smelters n Silo/tank storage.
To inspect your internal installations, our new HD Camera, is capable of working at temperatures of up to 1,000°c. We can record detailed high definition video footage of rapping systems, refractory/tiles in furnaces and boilers.
ContactT +44 (0)2392 377403www.onlinecleaning.com
Pride, passion and perfectionAurelius Environmental is a
visionary and innovative process and service business in the Environmental Management and Materials Recycling Industry. They provide exceptional battery recycling and waste services, promoting a cleaner, healthier environment.
The business was established on 4 main pillars providing the framework of which they operate. This includes a pride in themselves and the businesses, a passion for people, customers and success, perfection in everything they do and the way they do it and profiteering for communities collective and sustainable success.
Even their name derives from the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, who was committed to giving as much as possible back to the people and to make a real difference, serving his people well.
These principles have been installed into the company from the beginning as the company aspires to
revolutionise the Waste Management and Recycling Industry, providing added value wherever possible. They strive to invest in the local and wider communities in order to achieve sustainable development and a strong social and economic ethos in their delivery to market.
For more information or to find out how you can benefit from Aurelius’ many services, please visit the website or feel free to contact Aurelius Environmental on the number below.
T +44 (0)121 369 9960www.ael.global
New Economy Recycling Bin from Leafield EnvironmentalAt the request of major
customers, Leafield Environmantal has launched a new range of stylish low cost, recycling and general waste bins.
Branded ‘Enviropod,’ the new bins are rotationally moulded from Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE) for long life durability and have a capacity of 32 litres. Compact and slim, the new Enviropod is designed to sit neatly against a wall, desk or other office furniture.
The Enviropod comes with a choice of WRAP colour coded lid options, each with a relevant aperture and with accompanying, high visibility graphics that actually encourage recycling. Enviropods are available for general waste, cup sleeves, plastic lids, paper and mixed recycling waste streams.
With an attractive RRP of just £58.50 the Enviropod offers an economical approach to recycling waste segregation and collection.
ContactT +44 (0)1225 [email protected]
Specialists in Vehicle Safety and Camera SolutionsSentinel Systems supply, install and service a range
of vehicle safety solutions including reversing radar, cameras and recorders, and cyclist protection systems. We’ve been making fleets safer for over 30 years, and our customers include many fuel distributors, logistics fleets, and supermarkets, as well as local authorities, construction companies, and food service operations. Our products are fitted to many vehicles in the fuel industry, from articulated tank trailers to tractor units, rigid tankers and service vans, from 3-44 tonnes. We aim to create complete, tailored solutions incorporating a variety of products, and are happy to offer free trials for operators who want to prove that a customised system meets all their needs. Whether you’re looking for a simple, effective step-protection sensor or a sophisticated live-view, 360 degree camera system with digital recording, we can improve your fleet’s safety and performance. We have nationwide coverage for installation and repair through our team of experienced, ADR-trained engineers, who are all employees rather than subcontractors. Whatever your fleet’s profile, Sentinel has a solution that will make your staff and vehicles safer while reducing your operating costs.
For further information, find us on: www.reversewithsafety.com or call our Sales department on: +44 (0)1285 771333.
Save Space on your Styrofoam StorageAs one of the leading providers
of expert and unrivalled sustainable waste solutions, the Thermal Compaction Group attended and exhibited at the highly renowned RWM Exhibition.
The recycling and water & energy waste management exhibition show brings together the recycling and sustainability sector to explore new avenues of recycling, debate and discuss the best environmental policies and showcase the wide range of sustainability focused companies currently in the UK market.
Held in September at the NEC, Birmingham, the RWM show was attended by the Thermal Compaction Group who in particular wanted to
demonstrate the uses and benefits of their new StyroMelt product.
Specially designed to convert Styrofoam into easily stored materials to be sold or recycled. The StyroMelt is a marvel of technology that rapidly melts Styrofoam into a liquid then cools it until it forms a solid briquette, achieving a volume reduction of 95%. Now solid and
taking up less space, the material can be easily and safely stored away indefinitely until needed.
The StryoMelt received significant praise and attention during the RWM Exhibition, with many potential clients and industry peers impressed by its ease of use, cost-effectiveness and thoroughly green process.
If you would like to get in contact with TCG to find out more about the StryoMelt then be sure to get in contact using the details provided below.
T +44 (0)7908 067399T +44 (0)2920 371959 [email protected]
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Not just any new toolbox: Wiha presents the true electrician’s case
Lighting & Electrical News
Hand tool manufacturer Wiha is launching its new, second generation
Electrician’s Competence XXL. Tested and approved since 2015, this case concept is now offered with optimised contents precisely tailored to electricians’ needs. Even more detailed segment knowledge and a continuous, active dialogue with users have inspired Wiha to implement this comprehensive upgrade. Thanks to its safety, functionality and ergonomic design, the Wiha case trolley promises a
true, all-round weapon to tackle everyday tasks with its 115-piece content. The new, perfected equipment set includes the new Wiha torch, the dowel racket and other original features which come onto the market as part of the case relaunch.
The manufacturer affirms that each of the 115 pieces has rightly earned its place in the new case. Every item has at least one product feature which brings an additional benefit to the user.
Established Wiha classics remain part of the equipment set. These include plier innovations such as the all-round, 3-in-1 TriCut installation pliers, and the VDE screwdriver and torque solutions from the Wiha slim family, which offer easy, protected access to low-lying screws. The same goes for the LiftUp electric magazine bit holder.
More info about the case at: https://www.wiha.com/xxl2
Delta’s Fast EV Charging and Battery Energy Storage SolutionsDelta, a
global leader in power and thermal management solutions, announced today its fast electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) are supporting Greenway’s GridBooster stations in Bratislava, Slovakia. This innovative infrastructure consists of two EV Chargers and one is from Delta Fast EV Charger, with capacity of 50kW currently, but scalable up to 150kW and a BESS that can store 52kWh of energy and dispense up to 60kW of power to efficiently manage its impact on the electricity grid. High system efficiency is facilitated through our DEEMS (Delta Efficient Energy Management Solutions) platform, which oversees the available grid power and communicates with the BESS and EV chargers. This success case demonstrates the unique capabilities of Delta’s diversified solutions in assisting smart grid infrastructure for sustainable cities.
The project was installed at the Avion Shopping Mall in Bratislava, Slovakia earlier this year. Key to the success of the project is the unique modularity of Delta’s Fast EV Charger. If the operator of the EV charger wants to increase the power from fast charging to ultra-fast, the simple introduction of additional modules permits possible expansion in 10kW steps from 50 to 150kW DC (belonging to the highest commercially available DC chargers on the market).
Conventional fast-charging stations draw their electricity directly from the energy grid. However, this new system draws energy from either the BESS or the grid, or both. Moreover, the battery can be recharged from the grid during lower-price off-peak hours, or from a local renewable source such as solar panels. The DEEMS platform monitors energy from the grid and provides a boost from the BESS whenever needed.
www.delta-emea.com
Delta to exhibit a full range of systems and solutions for Energy ConservationDelta, a
global leader in power and thermal management solutions, announced today it will showcase a highly diversified spectrum of smart, energy-efficient products and solutions at Middle East Electricity 2018. This state-of-the-art portfolio is capable of facilitating significant energy savings in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications such as smart manufacturing and smart green buildings. Visitors will marvel over the advanced capabilities of Delta’s comprehensive platforms for smart factory monitoring as well as our next-generation 150kW DC Ultra-Fast EV Charger, which is capable of charging 4 electric cars simultaneously.
Delta’s innovative, energy-efficient and complete portfolio of solutions at MEE 2018 will include:
n Industrial Automation Solutions n Building Automation Solutions n Datacentre Solutions n Solar PV Inverters n EV Charging Solutions n Telecom Power Solutions n Power Electronics.
Visitors are invited to visit Delta’s stand at Middle East Electricity 2018: Hall, 3 stand G10. The show will be held from March 6 to 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
www.delta-emea.com
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Water & Wastewater Management News
BWT: Best Water TechnologyBWT AQA Total Energy is a unique
alternative to more conventional drinking water treatment systems.
Unlike other treatment systems, BWT AQA Total Energy does not remove beneficial minerals from the water. Instead the system reverses the polarity of scale particles and forms nano-crystals which force the limescale to stay in solution and reduces deposits. A unique homogenous protective layer forms on the inside of pipes protecting them from corrosion.
BWT AQA Total Energy is so effective that it is one of very few physical water conditioners that meet the requirements of DVGW-W512. This is a stringent German standard for testing
the effectiveness of equipment in reducing the build-up of limescale.
As BWT AQA Total Energy works without chemicals, the water remains potable, safe for drinking and cooking. The absence of chemicals or salt frees up storage space, reduces manual handling and the risk of leaks and spillages. Whilst the time, traditionally spent on the maintenance of ancillary equipment is freed up for alternative tasks.
For the best chemical-free, low maintenance, environmentally friendly drinking water solution, call us on: +44 (0)1494 838100 and find out more about BWT AQA Total Energy and its unique 3-phase technology.
ECD Chloride Water Quality SensorThe measurement of water quality is
critical in many different industries including food and beverage, water and wastewater, oil and gas and chemical along with many others. It can be important to understand and record the levels of various parameters and also control the level of chemicals in a solution. Bell Flow Systems were approached to provide a solution to monitor the level of chloride in a stream and to transmit this data to control dosing to maintain a set concentration. Using equipment manufactured by Electro Chemical Devices we were able to provide a chloride sensor married with a digital transmitter offering an accurate, reliable and user friendly package.
The T80 transmitter has been designed as a universal transmitter to accept various
different sensors for pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, specific ion, conductivity or resistivity
measurement and has two channels to simultaneously measure two different parameters. The transmitter allowed the user to read the measured values, which could be viewed graphically, as a percentage of the 4-20mA scaling or as the measured value and also to use a 4-20mA output to control the dosing and maintain an accurate chloride concentration. Relay outputs are also used to trigger alarms when specified values were reached. The transmitter also offers Modbus, and HART communications making this a versatile unit for many industrial applications. The simple menu structure and easy to read LCD display makes this very user friendly and an attractive choice for clients.
T +44 (0)1280 [email protected]
It’s just a simple meter
There’s more to the meter than meets the eye. Thousands of pounds are being wasted in energy
costs as a result of the incorrect installation and configuration or electricity meters. Martin Wardell explains:
As a rhetorical question, it assumes that the function of the simple electric meter to measure and provide the information is a reliable starting point. In the energy management market, we are on a quest to identify, quantify, allocate and/or eliminate the waste and efficiencies that define our purpose and achieve our goals.
So far, so good but what is out initial assumption is wrong? What if the readings from the meter are wrong? When a meter fails completely, it can easily be identified but a more likely event is a
partial failure or wrong initial setup that may not be noticed. A little understanding of the meters, components involved, human and technical errors can help ensure your ongoing efforts are based on a correct installation and can form the bedrock of your future analysis and conclusions.
The meters you are using and on which you base your decisions, have entered into use through a number of routes; as pre-configured ‘meter packs’ supplied by contractors on new sites or refurbished supply points or as retrofit installations on specific switches, supplies or items of plant.
As an electric meter will consist of the core meter, then the ‘direct connected’ is the most simple as the single or three phase cables should pass ‘through’ the meter with the current and voltage measuring elements being contained within the meter. Mistakes are limited but not possible!
The next type, and most common, are the three phases CT (current transformer) operated meters. Here the
current is measured via CTs with cables passing through them and outputs taken to the meter. This opens up the possibility of incorrect installation of CTs and voltage connections (taken from a voltage source and wired to the meter) or misreading of
the connection diagram or incorrectly identifying the load type to be measured. Where high voltage metering occurs, the additional element of VTs (voltage transformers, sometimes called potential transformers) is introduced.
Overcoming MistakesMore difficult to detect are where readings are a small amount, even down to half, of the true value. If the installation is assumed to be correct then all future readings will be out by a similar amount, so a consistency masks the problem. Add to this an incorrect setup configuration and any mistake can be missed of misread.
Retrofit meter installations can often contain mistakes, particularly where the contractor is unfamiliar with
metering. This can happen on both low and high voltage sites so can be present in distribution panels, panel boards, switchgear and individual switches. We have visited several sites where a failed CT has been found. A recent visit discovered a meter and transducer were wired from the same set of CTs. This doesn’t present a problem but the CTs were wired with a cable to the transducer, hence in parallel and not in series, and leading to the two devices ‘sharing’ the CT output. The customer saw the two devices reading similar amounts so had looked elsewhere for his loss of power. The fact that this meter was measuring MWs shows that mistakes can happen at all levels.
We know there are thousands of meters already installed that are not reading correctly. We know that these meters will be misreading energy which is being costed at thousands of pounds and leading to decisions involving millions of pounds. It helps to start from the right point.
T +44 (0)121 327 7771www.mwatechnology.com
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Meters have entered into use through a number of routes including pre-configured meter packs
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World-class respiratory protectionSundström
is a global, innovative leader in designing and manufacturing outstanding respiratory protection.
Since its beginning in 1926, the company has evolved into a leading global manufacturer and supplier of world-class respiratory protection. Sundström’s extensive range of protective safeguard products include a wide and diverse range of helmets, half/full face masks and shields, fan units, compressed air filters, compressed air fed respiratory devices, escape hoods, welding protection, charging stations and several other shielding clothing and accessories.
Committed to providing an outstanding service to clients, Sundström go to great lengths to ensure that no matter the application, each client is getting the most out of their product. For this reason, Sundström strive to create an expandable and flexible commodities range and continue to pursue their product development work in order to ensure customers that they always endeavour to offer the best possible protective solutions.
If you would like to get in contact and find out how Sundström’s many specialist respiratory protective equipment can benefit you or your company, then don’t hesitate to pick up the phone today. More information can also be found by visiting the website below:
Contactwww.srsafety.com
Industrial Waste Management ServicesWith over 50 years of industry
experience and innovative expertise under our belt, here at BKP, it’s fair to say we know a thing or two about waste management and disposal. We operate our own fully comprehensive permitted Waste Transfer Station and Liquid Treatment Plant, backed by a strong fleet of specialist vehicles (including liquid waste tankers); enabling us to provide a varied portfolio of services across the UK that will not only
support your business, but protect your assets and the environment.
BKP aims to give each customer the best possible experience. That’s why we offer all our customers a free health check of their waste requirement to ensure they have the most cost effect, compliant and environmentally friendly service. To take us up on this FREE of charge offer please call us on 0800 376 5004 and quote Production & Business free health check.
Our reputation is built on our hardworking ethic, our sophisticated solutions and efficient logistics ensuring that your waste is handled with minimal disruption but with maximum results. Customer service means everything to us so, for more information, be sure to get in touch with our team today on: 0800 376 5004 or visit our website: www.bkpgroup.com
Discover the shows that make up the series
The Contamination Expo Series, held last year at London’s ExCeL from 27-28 September
2017, is a major European exhibition committed to providing the latest knowledge, products, and innovations to professionals working in all aspects of contamination, from spillage emergencies to air and water pollution prevention.
Across two days, the most ambitious and progressive authorities, and innovators from a variety of contamination sectors, gathered to present the latest equipment, products, services, and strategies in managing, preventing, and recovering from contamination incidents.
The exhibition was constructed to provide a platform for the most cutting edge solutions and technology from around the world, while also delivering a leading educational programme from prominent experts in each field through an exclusive schedule of seminars.
The series encompasses six different co-located events: the Land Remediation Expo, the Spill Response Expo, the Clean Air Technology Expo, the Hazardous Materials Expo, the Nuclear Decommissioning and Remediation Expo, and the Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Expo.
www.contaminationexpo.com