Energy Efficiency
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Pumps are arguably the most common machine in power and process industry, and major consumers of energy, yet relatively little information is available on the application of predictive maintenance/condition monitoring to them. When deterioration in performance of a centrifugal pump causes a drop in plant production, overhaul is readily justified, as its cost is usually small in proportion.
Pressure recovery in hydraulic systems
by Neel Kaila, Director, Neel Pty Ltd, Nathaniel Brubaker, Engineering Student, Miami University and Robbert Veerman, Technical Consultant At its simplest,...
Read moreDetailsMeasuring energy wastage reduces operating costs
Energy losses in a pump can take on many forms. Some energy losses can be easily measured, for example, vibration,...
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Energy efficient heating for Aquarena
Stage two of the new geothermal system at the Aquarena in Geraldton, WA, has commenced with the new infrastructure to...
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Industry gathers for seminar and AGM
As part of the PIA’s 50th anniversary celebrations in November 2014, the association hosted two informative seminars in Melbourne and...
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For hydraulics, think HYDAC
HYDAC Australia is your supplier of, and partner for, various hydraulic pump types. HYDAC Australia offers a range of hydraulic...
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Energy efficiency: the business opportunity we must embrace
British Pump Manufacturing Association Director and Chief Executive Steve Schofield was a special guest during the PIA’s 50th anniversary celebrations...
Read moreDetails2014 AIRAH awards celebrate excellence
A biomimicry expert, a mentor to young colleagues, an innovative split-ducted air conditioner, a new approach to healthcare engineering, a...
Read moreDetailsCalculate your cool with new HVAC rating tool
Following the official launch of the Calculating Cool online benchmarking tool, building owners and operators, HVAC industry professionals, facility managers,...
Read moreDetailsNational Energy Efficiency Conference 2014
The National Energy Efficiency Conference 2014 is taking place at Swissôtel Sydney, on 11-12 November 2014. Australia’s leading event for energy...
Read moreDetailsSafe and energy efficient vacuum clamping
During the machining process in woodworking applications, vacuum clamping is commonly used as a safe and easy method of clamping...
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