Archive May 2021

Solutions in the dam - Compact limit switch for process optimisation for hydropower plants as a backwater detector for wood chip conveyance One of the largest energy supply companies in the UK was looking for modern equipment for its northern dam with flexible metering technology. The electricity and natural gas supplier for local households and businesses has been focusing on hydropower generation for several years, in addition to wind power. The centrepiece of the dam’s hydropower plant is the installed wood chip system, which was recently implemented to curb pollution in the dam. Accumulated wood chips are transported to a designated storage area via a series of chain conveyors. These chain conveyors need to be monitored with modern and robust measurement technology. Namely, an indicator that functions as a full detector is required in the transfer chutes in order to detect a blockage with the wood chips in good time. Together with the subsidiary UWT (UK) Ltd in Shrewsbury, a safe solution was found after several tests with oscillating probes that work according to the vibration principle. The Mononivo®…

The singold gerätetechnik gmbh has a new sales base for Great Britain and Ireland. Powder Process Design Services is now the point of contact for customers in the region. The continuing expansion of singold gerätetechnik as a manufacturer of pneumatic knockers and flap locks led to the decision to provide customers in Great Britain and Ireland with a personal contact on site. Powder Process Design Services was chosen for a good reason: “The company is specialized in plant engineering and process technology and has installed our knockers in the past,” explains the operation manager of singold gerätetechnik, Oliver Lüer. “Therefore, our contact person, Bradley Thomas, is familiar with and has an appreciation for our products.” singold gerätetechnik worldwide Powder Process Design Services compliments the network of singold gerätetechnik’s worldwide sales force. Additional business partners can be found internationally in Australia, Israel, Sweden, South Africa, and Switzerland.