July-August 2021

HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, an established UK manufacturer of high-quality compressed air purification equipment, has released the 2021 version of its energy-efficient Tundra refrigeration dryers. Most notable among the enhancements is a switch of refrigerant to R513a in models up to and including Tundra 115 (115 cfm, 195 m3/hr capacity). A HFC/HFO blend, R513a refrigerant has no ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and a much reduced CO2 impact in comparison with the previous R134a refrigerant. As a result, the company says customers can rest assured that Hi-line is continuing its commitment to sustainability in manufacturing by minimising its carbon footprint. The F-Gas regulation means that refrigerants with a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of more than 2500 are now subject to a ban. However, while R134a is below this limit and remains legal, it is sufficiently high for the regulation to stipulate an incremental phasing- down of production quotas to help reduce environmental impact. R513A is widely viewed as the optimum replacement. Importantly, R513a is an A1 safety group refrigerant and is neither toxic nor combustible. Unlike flammable refrigerants, R513a is subject to less stringent regulations in handling, maintenance intervals and compulsory leak tests, thus saving time and money. Hi-line says switching to R513a builds on the sustainable credentials of the Tundra range, which is already renowned for its optimised energy efficiency via capabilities such as minimal pressure drop and lower absorbed power. Reduced energy consumption is vital in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace, which is why Hi-line says it has worked hard to offer customers a dryer solution that drives down energy costs. t | 01283 533377 e | enquiries@hilineindustries.com w | www.hilineindustries.com EUROSITE POWER has announced it has developed an alternative to traditional CHP systems. The company says its Green CHP offering, which is powered by certified biomethane injection to provide a 100% zero carbon solution, is believed to be the first of its kind available in the UK. Green CHP works exactly like a conventional CHP system; however, EuroSite Power says it ensures that the gas used to fuel the boiler is certified green. The company, which is well- known for its On-Site Utility fully-funded energy as a service approach says its Green CHP offer has been designed for organisations needing an immediate transitional solution as part of their zero carbon goals. EuroSite Power’s Green CHP solution uses similar reciprocating gas engine technology to a conventional CHP but takes advantage of certified biomethane injection to provide a 100% zero carbon solution. w | www.eurositepower.co.uk Boosting environmental credentials HUMIDITY SOLUTIONS has announced a new offer to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the production of the Vapac brand of humidifiers in the UK. The 50:50:50 promotion offers 50% discount off list price for the first 50 orders received after 25th June 2021, to celebrate 50 years of humidifiying. The company says Vapac brand has been the dominant electrode boiler humidifier for the past 50 years, providing a stable and reliable product with continuity of spares and consumables. John Barker of Humidity Solutions commented: ‘The move to buy British is strong after Brexit and Covid, so the security of knowing that the product you are purchasing is home produced and supported by a UK company providing units, spares and technical support is reassuring and a secure, risk free choice.’ T’s & C’s apply. w | www.humiditysolutions.co.uk 26 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk July/August 2021 Energy, the Environment & Water Humidifier special offer Green CHP offering EXPORTA, a UK product handling expert, has introduced a new plastic pallet eco-rating system. This system allows customers to purchase a pallet with full visibility of its environmental impact. Exporta says it is committed to promoting sustainability, from the energy-saving commitments it makes within its working environment right through to the products it provides. In an effort to promote a more sustainable future within the supply chain, it has brought in a specialist plastic pallet eco-rating system. The ECO MAX pallet is the most sustainable choice within this rating system as it can be repaired as well as recycled. The intention here is to improve the longevity and life-span of these pallets. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for the full release. w | www.exportaglobal.co.uk Plastic pallet eco-rating system Industrial process heating equipment and solutions specialist BABCOCK WANSON has launched the SteamPack range of Fire Tube Steam Boilers, for steam outputs from 3500 kg/h to 8000 kg/h. The company says SteamPack boilers feature unique Babcock Wanson technology in the form of three-pass design and a water tube flue gas reversal chamber for operational flexibility, very high long-term efficiency and reliability and low operating costs. The chamber is welded outside the pressure part body, and does not require any furnace tie rods or reinforcement, giving exceptional flexibility to the shell and furnace expansion allowing large steam load changes with minimal operational stress. This confers to the boiler an increased resistance to cold starts and a great structural strength for very long life. t | 020 8953 7111 e | info@babcock-wanson.com w | www.babcock-wanson.com/products/steam-boilers/steampack/ SteamPack fire tube steam boilers