Plant & Works Engineering November 2022

Industrial process heating equipment and solutions specialist BABCOCK WANSON has announced it has launched the TwinPack range of twin-furnace firetube boilers for steam outputs from 30 t/h to 58 t/h, providing maximum efficiency with very low CO² and NOx emissions. With energy efficiency top of the agenda, Babcock Wanson says it has designed its Burner Management System and matched combustion head for precise control of excess air throughout the modulating range, and non-degraded operation at very low load. The simultaneous operation of the burners guarantees an exact thermal load distribution while ensuring maximum flexibility in operation and burner turndown ratios of up to 30:1 on natural gas (mixed and dual fuel firing options are also available). t | 020 8953 7111 Twin-furnace firetube boilers Specific Power: Get more output, use less energy, lower costs HOVAL has announced it has launched a new range of TopVent decentralised roof ventilation units, specifically designed to meet the needs of modern logistics operations, production halls and retail ‘sheds’. Building on the popularity of the tried-and-tested TopVent units, the company says this new range is especially suitable for applications where undisturbed operation within the building is of paramount importance. To that end, the new units are installed completely from the roof onto prefabricated roof sockets and prepared roof ducts. This means that the only work required in the building is hydraulic and electrical connections. Moreover, all serviceable components can also be accessed from the roof, so that regular maintenance and service work can be carried out without disturbance to the activities below. Thus, maintenance is easier to schedule and downtime is avoided. t | 01636 672711 e | marketing@hoval.co.uk w | www.hoval.co.uk 22 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk November 2022 Process, Controls & Plant Decentralised roof ventilation units As part of its environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) agenda, HI-LINE INDUSTRIES, a UK-based leader in the design, manufacture and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment, provides extensive support for the sporting community in the Burton upon Trent area. The company is a main sponsor at both Burton Albion Football Club and Burton Rugby Football Club. Hi-line Industries, which has its headquarters in Burton’s Green Street, is a member of the British Compressed Air Society and also supports the ‘Made in Britain’ campaign, highlighting the passion around British brands and UK manufacturing. The company’s broad range of energy-efficient compressed air equipment includes air dryers, nitrogen/oxygen generators and filtration equipment. A local and national success story, Hi-line showed 27% growth in like-for-like sales at its recent year-end (31 July 2022), underpinned by a record 12 months for the company’s N2 nitrogen generator systems and HPSA desiccant dryers. Hi line says it feels it has a responsibility to return some of its profits to the local community, and what brings people together more than sport? At Burton Albion Football Club, Hi-line is currently sponsoring defender Tom Hamer, the club’s highly popular 22-year-old right back, for the second season in a row. The company also provides match sponsorships at Burton Albion, which was formed in 1950 and currently plays in League One of the Football League. In addition, Hi-line regularly sponsors the ‘man of the match’ and takes an executive hospitality box at the club’s Pirelli Stadium, providing yet more income for the club. t | 01283 533377 e | enquiries@hilineindustries.com w | www.hilineindustries.com Supporting the local community through sport HPC discusses Specific Power: the energy efficiency rating of a compressor is called Specific Power – the lower it is, the more you save in energy and money. How is Specific Power Calculated? – Specific Power is the ratio of total energy used by the compressor and its compressed air output (at a stated pressure). The lower the Specific Power, the greater the efficiency, and money savings. Using this calculation, we can see that HPC’s SM13 Rotary Screw Compressor’s Specific Power is 6.4 KW/m 3 /min: Energy Used ÷ Compressed Air Output = Specific Power 8.56kW ÷ 1.33m 3 /min = 6.4 KW/m 3 /min Equivalent non-HPC compressors typically have a higher Specific Power, exceeding 7.0 KW/m3/min. How Does This Save You Money? – The cost saving is calculated by multiplying the Specific Power by the total volume of compressed air, by the cost per kWh: Specific Power x Total Volume Compressed Air x Cost Per kWh = £ – This means that investing in a compressor from HPC saves you money in the long-term. In fact, HPC saves customers up to £25,000 in electricity costs per year. HPC KAESER Strategy: “More Air, Less Energy” – HPC compressors are designed to ensure they have the best Specific Power to save customers on energy costs. If you are looking for a compressed air solution, then speak to an HPC Authorised Distributor or contact HPC directly. We will show you how choosing HPC can save you money and turn your operation greener. t | 0845 4300472 e | web.enquiry@hpcplc.co.uk w | www.hpccompressors.co.uk/ w | https://www.hpccompressors.co.uk/media/159680/specific-power.pdf