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http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/chemicals/fuel-technology/press4.html Wed, 14 May 2008 16:58:37 GMT http://www.hydrocarbons-technology.com/contractors/chemicals/fuel-technology/press4.html IFT Signs Marketing And Distribution Agreement With Major European Chemical And Fuel Additives Distribution Company International Fuel Technology announced that it signed a marketing and distribution agreement with Caldic UK, a UK-based chemical and fuel additives company. Caldic UK is a division of Rotterdam (Netherlands) based Caldica major European chemical and fuel additives distribution company with 25 sales offices in eight countries and annual revenues of approximately US$750 million. Caldic UK has purchased DiesoLIFTTM 10 and introduced the product to their clients, including major bus and supermarket companies. "DiesoLIFTTM 10 has clearly demonstrated the ability to increase fuel economy and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions," said Roger Collis, Caldic UK's Managing Director. "In addition, independent laboratory testing has shown that IFT's DiesoLIFTTM BD-3 is a top performing fuel additive technology for addressing oxidation stability and deposit control in bio-diesel fuel blends. Both products are currently in use with some of our largest commercial accounts." IFT's Director of Sales and Marketing said: "The continued success of our DiesoLIFTTM product line has generated a lot of interest from major chemical and fuel additive distribution companies. The Caldic UK agreement is another significant step forward for our primary commercial strategy of partnering with large, well-known industry distribution companies with established marketing channels and end user clients." http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/phoenix-contact/press3.html Wed, 14 May 2008 16:16:23 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/phoenix-contact/press3.html New Test Disconnect Terminal Blocks from Phoenix Contact Flexibility for all measuring transducer cicuits The new patented test disconnect terminal blocks in the CLIPLINE complete system enable easy and individual structuring of current transformer measuring sets. Six function shafts offer unlimited flexibility. The disconnect, feed-through and PE terminal blocks are the same shape and are available with a choice of connection systems. Easy and safe disconnection is ensured through the longitudinal isolation switch. It makes contact and snaps securely in place in the chosen switching status. The accessories from the CLIPLINE complete system reduces wiring and storage costs. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/waste-management/veoliawater/press2.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:21:19 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/waste-management/veoliawater/press2.html John Meunier Celebrates 60th Anniversary In 2008 John Meunier, subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies, will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008. Little did John Meunier know, when he founded the company bearing his name in June 1948, that it would be celebrating 60 years of existence and grow to become an important part of the Veolia Water Systems and Technology family of companies. His son, Gabriel Meunier, lead John Meunier between 1974 and 1998 and introduced wastewater and drinking water technologies into the company. Initially, John Meunier catered to a local business base, interested in pumps and swimming pool equipment. Today, John Meunier is active throughout the North American continent, providing state-of-the-art drinking water, wastewater and stormwater technologies to municipal and industrial clients. "Technological innovation is the key to success - the same drive for innovation and new technologies exists today as it did 60 years ago," says Gilles Filion, Chairman of the Board of John Meunier." Over the last 60 years, John Meunier has brought many innovations to the forefront on the Canadian water treatment business and has been able to capitalize on the R&D efforts of Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies. The following is a sample of these innovative processes and technologies that John Meunier has been able to introduce in its technological offer: Escalator Bar screen: innovative perforated fine screen for solids removal in headworks of wastewater treatment plants FluidSep vortex separator: part of the complete line of Hydrovex(R) stormwater treatment equipment ACTIFLO: unique ballasted flocculation physico-chemical treatment that is a breakthrough technology in the water treatment field BIOSTYR: compact biologically aerated filtration technology for the treatment of urban wastewater Instrumentation and chemical dosing systems: complete range of products with state-of-the-art technology Automation and SCADA: complete software programming service for the control systems of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants Membrane systems: solid/liquid separation processes using membrane technologies Throughout the history of the company, John Meunier Inc. has been manufacturing and assembling its state-of-the art technology in Canada, in its 4500m² production shop, in Ville St-Laurent. 'We are proud to have been able to keep our production and manufacturing local while at the same time being able to expand our geographical presence and outreach to the whole continent," explains Gilles Filion. The importance to quality manufacturing was recognized and promoted early in the process by senior management. Future of John Meunier Inc. Still going strong after 60 years of existence, bringing innovation to the water and wastewater market is still at the heart of the strategy of John Meunier. When asked about the latest addition to the John Meunier portfolio of technologies, the President of John Meunier, Yvan Liegey, answers: "The MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) from Anox/Kaldnes, acquired by Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies in August 2007, is a patented fixed film technology used for the biological treatment of urban and industrial wastewater. We think that the strong know-how and experience of Anox/Kaldnes (with more than 400 references) will bring a lot of added value to the Canadian wastewater market. You' ll probably hear lot more about that technology in 2008," he adds with a smile. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/waste-management/veoliawater/press1.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:20:06 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/waste-management/veoliawater/press1.html John Meunier and BD Watertech Reach Representation Deal for Waste Water Technologies in Western Canada John Meunier subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies, announces that it has reached a representation deal with BD Watertech from Calgary (Alberta). Effective on February 1st 2008, John Meunier Inc. will be represented in the municipal wastewater market in Western Canada through BD Watertech. Among the wastewater technologies available at John Meunier, BD Watertech will have exclusivity on the AnoxKaldnes MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor). "We are excited at the idea of representing the wastewater technologies of John Meunier, and an innovative technology like the AnoxKaldnes MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) in Western Canada and we look forward to building a strong relationship with John Meunier," states Dave Van Vliet from BD Watertech. "BD Watertech brings a strong network of municipal and industrial relationships in Western Canada. We look forward to working closely with Dave and his team in order to bring added-value technologies, like the MBBR, to western Canadian wastewater operators," confirms Marie Meunier, Regional Sales Manager for British Columbia. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/waste-management/veoliawater/press3.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:18:41 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/waste-management/veoliawater/press3.html The Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR): compact, Innovative Biological Wastewater Treatment Introduced to Canada John Meunier, subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies, is pleased to announce that it will be responsible for the commercialization in Canada of the Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) technology from AnoxKaldnes. Acquired in August 2007 by Veolia Water Systems and Technologies, AnoxKaldnes is led by the internationally renowned researcher Thomas Welander. AnoxKaldnes has a strong culture of research and development and innovation driven technologies. The MBBR technology is a robust attached growth biological wastewater treatment that is less expensive than conventional biological treatment. The result of much research work, an engineered plastic media is used to promote fixed biomass. This makes for an easy-to-operate, efficient, biological wastewater treatment that does not require any recirculation of the mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS). The MBBR technology can be used for the treatment of both carbonaceous and nitrogenous pollution, in both municipal environments (lagoons, activated sludges, etc...) or in an industrial setting (food and beverage industry, landfill leachate, etc.). "We are very excited at the idea of presenting the AnoxKaldnes MBBR technology to the Canadian wastewater market. We believe that the strong experience of AnoxKaldnes in MBBR design, its 400 worldwide references, including in cold water, and strong track record in execution, will bring a lot of value to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant operators throughout Canada," confirms Alain Gadbois, Vice-President, Technology of John Meunier. The main applications of the MBBR technologies are: BAS: an optimally designed combination of an MBBR stage followed by an activated sludge stage HYBASTM/IFAS: the activated sludge process and the MBBR biofilm process combined into one LagoonGuardTM: provides a well-designed supplementary MBBR after a lagoon which will polish the ammonium load and may even provide additional COD removal http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/communications/itc-global/press6.html Wed, 07 May 2008 09:40:52 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/communications/itc-global/press6.html ITC Global to Present at Risk & Corporate Social Responsibility Seminar in Toronto StPetersburg, Florida (May 7, 2008); ITC Global, a leader in the provision of remote corporate network communication solutions, will be presenting at a one day seminar on Risk Mitigation & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Africa: Striking a Balance on June 2, 2008 in Toronto, presented by the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business. The seminar will explain in detail how to mitigate the risk of operating in Africa and how the implementation of effective CSR programs will assist in reducing risk profiles. The program features expert speakers, panel discussions, questions and answers, case studies by successful Canadian companies in Africa and excellent networking opportunities. The seminar is organized by the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business. Partners include the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. The event is sponsored by MineAfrica. Seminar presenters and topics include: Seminar Chairperson, Tyson Johnson, Senior Manager, Physical Security, TD Bank Financial Group and Director, Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business Keynote Address by Louise Leger, Director-General, Trade Commissioner Service - Operations, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Traditional Security Approaches to High Risk Environments, William Daly, Senior Vice President, Control Risks Group Successfully Mitigating Risk through CSR, Alan Bell, President, Globe Risk International Security Services Banro Corporation: A Canadian CSR Success Story in the DRC, Martin Jones, Vice President, Corporate Development, Banro Corporation Risk Transfer Through Insurance, Brian Cameron, Principal, Integro Insurance Brokers and Sophie Strezos-Egnatus, Vice President, W.J. Sutton & Co. Ltd. Risk Mitigation Through Legal Structures, Darryl Levitt, Counsel, Macleod Dixon LLP Mitigating Risk by Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, Ron Dembo, Chief Executive Officer, Zerofootprint The Role of Satellite Communications in Managing Security Risk in Remote Area Mining Operations and a CSR Case Study in the DRC, Sarah Sadd, Director of Communications, ITC Global The South African Mining Charter: A Structural Approach to CSR, Eric Ratshikhopha, Executive Director: Corporate Development, Xstrata South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Case Study: A Sustainable CSR Program, Matt Fisher, Vice President, AnyWay Solutions The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) CSR Framework for Exploration, Tony Andrews, Executive Director, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/training/solvina-ab/press8.html Tue, 06 May 2008 12:13:45 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/training/solvina-ab/press8.html Island Operation Tests of Two Gas Turbines Solvina has successfully performed simulated island operation tests of two gas turbines owned by Svenska Kraftnät Gasturbiner AB. The gas turbines B3 and B4 (50MW and 60MW respectively) and have recently been equipped with new control systems. This motivated testing their island operation capability. The test method, made it possible to test the turbines at conditions equal to island operation conditions, but without the risks involved with disconnecting an isolated grid without knowing that the turbine control systems are capable of controlling the frequency. This special test method was developed by Solvina in cooperation with Svenska Kraftnät, the owner and operator of the Swedish national electricity grid. It has now been used for testing control behavior and performance of more than 40 units. The gas turbines will now, after tuning performed during these tests, work perfectly also during real island operation, ie if they have to be run isolated from the main grid. http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/training/general-physics/press4.html Fri, 02 May 2008 10:15:24 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/training/general-physics/press4.html General Physics Corporation Opens Managed Services Center in Chennai, India Global performance improvement solutions provider General Physics Corporation (GP), the operating subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, announced today the opening of a managed services center in Chennai, India to further expand its India-based operations by providing training administration, course administration, call center services, instructor resource management, and learning management system (LMS) support for our global client base. GP Senior Vice President Dan Miller said: "The managed services center is the first GP facility of this type in the Asia-Pacific region. GP will leverage our US-based managed services center experience and processes to expand our capability to support our customers worldwide." http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/filtration/schroeder/press1.html Thu, 01 May 2008 16:37:23 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/filtration/schroeder/press1.html Schroeder's Michael Lamers to Attend OTC '08 Schroeder's National Sales Manager Michael Lamers will be exhibiting in booth number 5775 at The Offshore Technology Conference 2008 (OTC '08). Taking place from the 5-8 May at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas, OTC '08 is the premier offshore sector event for industry professionals, service providers and suppliers alike. The conference's agenda will include a showcase of the latest technological innovations within the offshore industry, and explore the economic, social and political aspects of resource development and environmental protection. Schroeder Industries designs, manufactures and markets filtration products for the hydraulic, biofuel and processing industries. Schroeder is a leader in filtration and fluid conditioning. Their expertise in filtration technology, superior filter and element manufacturing capabilities, dedication to customer service, and product support are the reasons Schroeder is considered "The Filter Company." http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/materials/ics/press1.html Thu, 01 May 2008 11:42:57 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/materials/ics/press1.html Innovative Conveying Systems International Secures Second Conveyor for Chemical Manufacturing Following the successful installation of the Innovative Conveying System (ICS) into Baileys Fertilisers manufacturing facility in Kwinana, Western Australia a second system has now been ordered. David Bonfield, Baileys Fertilisers General Manager, said: "The existing ICS conveyor that was installed in August 2007 has been operating exceptionally well and has improved our production output significantly by eliminating product spillage and improving general operation." Mr Bonfield went on to say: "The improvements, reliability and after-sales service provided by ICSI with the first system we had installed were a major factor in choosing the ICS over other conveyor options for our new system." Innovative Conveying Systems International operates a policy of utilising data generated from actual field systems to aid in the continual improvement of the design and manufacture of future products. The second Baileys conveyor system will benefit from such improvements. The second ICS will be installed to convey mulch, potting mix and soil conditioner at a rate of 10Tph from a feeder located outside of the manufacturing facility, approximately 30m to the bagging machine located inside the manufacturing facility. The ICS will follow a straight conveying path with an incline of 450 before entering the manufacturing facility and being suspended from the roof. The material will then discharge into the hopper for bagging. Innovative Conveying Systems International is providing a full turnkey solution, including a 12m³ hopper with feeder and full control integration with the bagging machine. Additional covers will be incorporated for this installation to cover the section of the ICS that is located outside. The ICS will run below an existing conveyor which conveys material to another hopper. The existing non-ICS conveyor is prone to spillage, which would fall directly onto the conveying path of the ICS affecting its safe and correct operation, creating the need for a cover. In normal operating conditions the ICS would not require a cover to be installed. Michael Pietsch, Innovative Conveying Systems International Managing Director, said: "We are excited at the potential conveying solutions that the ICS offers to the chemical manufacturing industry, particularly as the first installation at Bailey's has already proved itself. The ICS is not restricted to chemical manufacturing applications, but can also provide a viable conveying solution in the mining, agriculture, construction, ports, power generation and waste-management industries for rates of up to 2,000 TPH. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/project/dovebid/press3.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:22:31 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/project/dovebid/press3.html DoveBid Commissioned to Sell De Beers Oaks Mine Operational Assets DoveBid is selling the De Beers Oaks Mine's complete mining assets including the currently fully operational plant and support structures. The sale will take place end May 2008 (28th to 30th May). The Oaks Mine was established in 1998 and is located in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Production will come to a halt end July 2008, and potential buyers will be able to see the operation in production. There are more than 400 asset groupings making up the operation, and these can be viewed in detail on the DoveBid electronic catalogue. In addition, a process flow is available online to describe production flows and throughputs. The sale is open to all buyers internationally and includes: Primary Jaw Crusher Undermounted horizontal and inclined outfeeding belt conveyor, approx. 600mm width, and 76m length with walkway, approx. 26m length. Rotary Scrubber Installation Comprising Lined Drum, approx. 1.8m diameter x4.3m length, nd Mounted Screen Section, approx.1.8m diameter x1.8m length, 12 Tyre Roller Station, RR/Hytec, Twin Hydraulic Drive with cooling system and Controls and Supporting Equipment. Recovery Plant Heavy mild steel fabricated plant supporting structure, approx. 6m x 8.5m dimensions arranged on Ground and 6 Upper Levels, approx. 25m height to include cladding to the structure. Recovery Plant Debtech, Model CDX1132C (LARA) Serial No: XM2001 01 003, Unit Process No: 234, X-Ray Diamond Sorter Machine. Secondary Crusher Symons, Size: 3FTSTD, Serial No: SA377, No: RR5199, Cone Crusher No:1 with 75kW A/C drive unit and lubrication system. Coarse DMS Vibramech, Model SCR-S, 1500 X 3600, Number: 2297B, Floats Screen, approx. 1.5m x 3.6m dimensions with twin vibrator units Following plant closure end July, a flush of the systems will take place between 1st and 9th August 2008, whereafter dismantling can start. Companies interested in participating in the purchase of the assets can register online or contact the following DoveBid people. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/chemicals/cytec/press3.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:59:44 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/chemicals/cytec/press3.html Cytec to Adjust Pricing for Mineral Processing and Solvent Extraction Products Cytec Industries announced today the implementation of a global price adjustment of 7 to 15 percent on all mining products used in mineral processing and solvent extraction including AEROFROTH frothing agents, OREPREP frothing agents, AEROPHINE promoter, SUPERFLOC flocculants, AERODRI surfactant, AEROFLOAT flotation reagents, AERO promoter, ACORGA extraction reagents and CYANEX solvent extraction reagents products. This adjustment, effective June 1, 2008, is being implemented to offset the increased costs of raw materials, energy and transportation. CORPORATE PROFILE Cytec Industries is a global specialty chemicals and materials company focused on developing, manufacturing and selling value-added products. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace, adhesives, automotive and industrial coatings, chemical intermediates, inks, mining and plastics. We use our technology and application development expertise to create chemical and material solutions that are formulated to perform specific and important functions in the finished products of our customers. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/vehicle/capital-safety/press4.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:30:04 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/vehicle/capital-safety/press4.html Protecta Introduces Their New Miners Belts PROTECTA, the world's leading manufacturer solely dedicated in providing the best in fundamental fall protection have announced the recent launch of their NEW Miners Belts. PROTECTA miners belts are an essential tool for underground miners, allowing them to attach necessary and vital equipment to safely perform their work. The miners belts have been constructed to be both functional and adaptable whilst maintaining a high level of comfort and mobility. Designed specifically for the mining industry, the miners belts provide a simple and functional piece of equipment to add to their tool kit to keep them safe. The two models in the range (AB001AU and AB002AU) consist of a lightweight comfort waist belt for support; detachable PVC coated straps for the secure attachment of vital tools such as battery packs and self rescuers; and reflective tape for added visibility and safety underground. The AB002AU model also features integral braces to provide extra support, allowing the even distribution of the weight from the loaded belt over the shoulders, back, chest and hips. The miners belts are both versatile and practical and are also ideal for use in a variety of industries such as maintenance, oil production, line work, rigging and other applications requiring work positioning. They are best suited for activities where the user needs to be restrained from a leading edge, or where there is no possibility of a fall. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/vehicle/capital-safety/press3.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:27:32 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/vehicle/capital-safety/press3.html DBI-SALA Introduces Their New EZ-Line Retractable Horizontal Lifeline System DBI-SALA, the world's leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, has announced the launch of their NEW EZ-Line Retractable Horizontal Lifeline System. This unique and first of its kind system eases the stress of installing, recoiling and removing temporary horizontal lifeline systems by incorporating a built-in retractor device. The entire 18m system is easily deployed and retracted from its compact hand-held housing. EZ-Line also reduces the burden on workers by weighing in 33 percent lighter than most horizontal lifeline systems. "This new retractable system will allow workers to more easily and safely retract and store the cable that makes up the horizontal lifeline system," said Rick Millar, Technical Manager for Capital Safety, Australia and New Zealand. "It will save workers time and energy that was previously spent coiling and uncoiling cable, as well as add safety features like a pretension indicator, impact indicator and shock absorption." The EZ-Line Retractable Horizontal Lifeline System is comprised of an 18m x 6.25mm cable lifeline; a cable retracting handle that tensions the line, retracts the cable back into the housing and acts as a pretension indicator; and a housing unit that stores the cable to prevent wear and tear from improper storage. The new system also provides shock absorption and is serviceable. The EZ-Line Retractable Horizontal Lifeline System is compatible with most horizontal lifeline stanchions on the market, and is compatible with any DBI-SALA and PROTECTA anchorage connector or stanchion. The temporary system was designed to comply with international safety standards, making the product suitable for installation in almost any country. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/vehicle/capital-safety/press5.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:14:48 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/vehicle/capital-safety/press5.html DBI-SALA Introduces the Harness Hydration System DBI-SALA, the world's leading manufacturer solely dedicated to the fall protection market, has announced the launch of their NEW Hydration System for Full Body Harnesses. This compact system connects to any DBI-SALA harness and holds 1.5 litres of liquid for added worker safety and productivity. The DBI-SALA Hydration System is designed to effortlessly clip to the back of any harness, below the D-ring, to keep a fluid source close to the body without getting in the worker's way. A one-buckle strap slides beneath the dorsal webbing and clips together securely, while the press studs hold the pack in place. Adjusting the system is unnecessary as it positions itself to look and feel like part of the harness. "Everyone knows that it's important to stay hydrated, especially when working outside," says Angela Gill, Product Manager for Capital Safety in Australia and New Zealand. "Those working at heights, however, often don't have convenient access to a water source. The harness hydration system is an ideal solution that will maintain productivity and avoid the negative health effects of dehydration." The harness hydration system's zip-up nylon carrier and insulated drink tube cover ensure the liquid remains at the right temperature from the reservoir to the worker's mouth. The anti-microbial, taste-free tubing and reservoir keep liquid fresh at all times. The 97cm drink tube can emerge from dual hose ports for access on either shoulder, while the tube clip prevents entanglement and snaps free when snagged. This clip keeps the no-leak bite valve near the worker's mouth for hands-free access. A durable cover caps the mouth piece to keep out dirt and prevent accidental damage. http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/ofil Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/ofil Ofil Ofil develops, designs, manufactures and markets a range of daytime bi-spectral corona-detecting cameras used for predictive maintenance by the electrical power utilities. Ofil's systems pinpoint sources of partial discharge, corona, arc-flash, tracking, and sources of audio, radio and TV interferences. By using proprietary solar blind UV bandpass filters and optics, Ofil's systems allow accurate detection of UV signals in full daylight. Ofil's range of products includes sensors and imaging systems that are sold as off-the-shelf and as tailor-made solutions. The flagship brand name 'DayCor®' covers a family of products that includes: DayCor Superb ‐ portable handheld model for daily routine inspection by foot patrol DayCor Classic ‐ for HV labs, research institutes, universities DayCor Rom ‐ airborne inspection in a gimbaled payload DayCor Ranger ‐ vehicle mounted for driven inspections DayCor Rail ‐ train inspection with automatic corona detection and reporting HANDHELD CORONA DETECTION SYSTEM A remarkably sensitive and precise portable handheld detection system for foot patrol, the Superb is lightweight and ergonomic with a keyboard to control the camera functions. The large and clear colour LCD shows both corona and inspected components and assists engineers in orienting themselves freely and safely. Being able to see the background in a large LCD assists engineers in orienting themselves freely and safely. Superb is operable in full daylight in any weather condition. Features include: video and still recording, playback and storage, background noise reduction, rapid optical zoom of the visible channel, digital UV zoom, autofocus of the UV and visible channels, and UV events counter. GYRO-STABILISED CORONA AND ARCING DETECTION SYSTEM A reliable gyro-stabilized corona and arcing detection system for high-speed airborne inspection of up to 54kn (100km/h) or more, from distances of 150m, with smooth and sharp recording of video clips without image smearing. Rom is capable of pinpointing corona and arcing emitters precisely due to its proprietary special narrow-angle optical lenses. Rom is lightweight for extended mission endurance and easily installed, and is available for nose or belly installations, or other desired configurations on most helicopters. Features include: digital video recording and storage, intercom voice annotation recording, rapid 25x optical zoom of visible channel, auto focus of the UV and visible channels, UV event counter, GPS data, control and display unit, and multilingual localised reporting software. LABORATORY CORONA DETECTION SYSTEM Sensitive and precise for laboratories, DayCor Classic is dedicated to accurate corona and arcing detection with UV events counting and title editing. A stable, rugged system with no need for calibration, DayCor Classic comes with an optional set of close up lenses to enable inspection from a distance of 0.5m. Features include: optical zoom of the visible channel, auto focus for the UV and visible channels, adjustable high resolution LCD, UV events counter, and reporting software that is multilingual and localised. VEHICLE-MOUNTED CORONA DETECTION SYSTEM Daycor Ranger is a vehicle-driven inspection corona detection system with full remote command and control from inside the vehicle to enable comfortable, safe and efficient work. It is fit for inspections from distances of 150m with smooth and sharp recording of video clips without image smearing. Ranger has a precise pan-and-tilt unit and a vehicle mount that can easily be mounted and dismounted. It is adjustable to fit most vehicle makes. Shock absorbers protect the imaging unit when driving in harsh terrain. Low system-weight provides for extended mission endurance. Features include: optical zoom of the visible channel, auto focus of the UV and visible channels, and UV events counter. Its reporting software is multilingual and localised. AUTOMATIC CORONA DETECTION AND REPORTING FOR RAILWAYS DayCor Rail is a fully automatic corona detection and reporting system for electrical trains, trams and street cars. It is built for high speeds and can be customised for local specific needs. The detected corona is automatically recorded and processed into reports with date, time and geographical positioning data. Reports are stored in a DVD-video movie format, and are multilingual and localised. DayCor Rail is rugged and stabilised with shock absorbers and vibration dampers to support high-quality data acquisition of inspected hardware independently of a locomotive's movements. http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/simrit Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/tandd/simrit Simrit Simrit is the European sales organisation of Freudenberg Dichtungs- und Schwingungstechnik, the largest business enterprise in the internationally operating Freudenberg group. As part of the Freudenberg Group, Simrit draws upon established research, development and production expertise within the group. The close co-operation between Simrit in Europe and America with our Japanese partner NOK provides you with consistent quality standards for all local market requirements. Simrit offers a complete service package. Our unique range of products and services, including radial shaft seals, power piston and rod seals, hydraulic accumulators and O-rings, ensures many competitive advantages for you. Simrit is a partner for the energy sector that conducts research and development and produces on behalf of and for its customers. In the large number of Simrit service centres and with the help of numerous Simrit distributors we work for more than 100,000 customers world-wide, including many power generation and power transmission and distribution customers. SIMMERRINGS RADIAL SHAFT SEALS The Simmerring is the original radial shaft seal. Today, Simmerrings are seen as highly durable, robust machine components. For sealing rotary shafts Simrit offers branded seals in a wide range of designs, sizes and materials. The long-term reliability of Simrit Simmerrings is based on years of product research and development. MERKEL FLUID POWER PISTON AND ROD SEALS Simrit offers over 11,000 standard dimensions in Merkel piston and rod seals, wipers and guide tracks for hydraulic cylinders as well as for pneumatic components. In addition Simrit also offers Merkel packings which are used in a large number of processes in energy supply due to their universal properties and simultaneous simple customer customisation. HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS Accumulators were originally designed to be used as energy accumulators or storage devices. Besides extensive product development, today Simrit has a technically advanced standard product range, for a wide range of applications. O-RINGS One of the most versatile and most highly used sealing components in industry is the O-ring. The O-ring has a unique O-shaped cross-section which gives the ring its name. This product is for used to achieve a static seal against fluid and gas media on machine parts. LIQUID SILICON PRODUCTS Simrit has been offering reliable and durable solutions for many years for the application-specific development and production of high-quality liquid silicon and two-component products. SPECIAL SEALING PRODUCTS: DIAPHRAGMS, MOULDED PARTS AND BELLOWS Bellows, diaphragms, elastomer compound and precision-moulded parts or cylinder head gaskets - in cooperation with your application, Simrit provides the appropriate design, the best material and exceptional quality. Very large seal-contact areas require special sealing solutions ‐ and Simrit offers you the perfect solution. VIBRATION CONTROL ELEMENTS Modern vibration control reliably protects increasingly complex machinery and units against vibration, thus extending their service life in a sustained basis. Vibration control-related solutions from Simrit are used around the world in agricultural and construction machinery, in general mechanical engineering, in ship building and in many windmills. http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/transportation/van-reenen Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/transportation/van-reenen Van Reenen Steel Van Reenen (VR) Steel manufactures optimised attachments for surface mining equipment, such as dragline buckets, dragline rigging, dippers, truck bodies, excavator buckets and hydraulic shovel buckets. A global leader in the steel fabrication industry, VR Steel is committed to excellent customer services through research and continuous product development. As experienced specialists in mining productivity, extensive research and development form the groundwork for providing our state-of-the-art fabricated mining equipment attachments. Each surface mining equipment attachment has been specifically engineered to increase efficiency, thereby increasing productivity. We treat our clients as partners and focus on comprehensive services from design through to manufacture, full maintenance and repair. DRAGLINE BUCKETS We manufacture dragline buckets, with a bucket capacity ranging from 30m³ to 80m³. The structure of the dragline buckets is strong and lightweight, with consistent bucket-fill factors of over 90%.Bucket size and other characteristics can be tailor-made to suit individual customer needs. TAPER BUCKETS The company also provides taper buckets, with a bucket capacity ranging from 30m³ to 80m³. Our taper buckets are suitable for use in UDD or standard hoist configurations, and no spreader bar is required. Other advantages of our taper buckets include faster and higher fill factors, and reduced Trunnion drag. DRAGLINE RIGGING The VR dragline rigging can be customised to match specific bucket sizes for customer convenience. It is fully fabricated, with optimised chain lengths, long-life pins and bushes and a long-life dump block with a sealed bearing sheave. MINING SHOVEL DIPPERS Our range of surface mining equipment attachments includes dippers. VR dippers have bucket capacities of between 15m³ and 70m³ for P&H, Bucyrus and Marion shovels. They include a dual-side latching system and allow for reduced door stress. The latch keeper of the dippers is placed out of the high wear and impact area, reducing the overall maintenance requirement. Our dippers effectively, repeatedly and reliably dampen door closing and eliminate impact stresses on mining equipment. EXCAVATOR BUCKETS VR Steel manufacture an excavator with a bucket capacity of between 15m³ and 50m³. Our work-hardened cast manganese bushes are durable and long lasting, allowing for reduced maintenance. The excavators have an optimised shape determined through material flow simulations to achieve maximum performance. They are designed using extensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to minimise stresses and maximise component life. HYDRAULIC FACE SHOVEL BUCKETS We offer a hydraulic face shovel with a bucket capacity ranging from 15m³ to 60m³. Advanced material flow simulations are used to determine final shape, which is optimised to achieve the highest possible fill factors with the shortest possible fill and dump times. SURFACE MINING TRUCK BODIES Additionally, we manufacture a surface mining truck body with a bucket capacity of between 60m³ and 180m³. Our truck bodies have a unique ridge back design, which provides very high natural rigidity. The truck body deflects material during loading, reduces impacts and allows for larger underside support providing better load distribution on the chassis. Further advantages of the surface mining truck bodies include: Unique canopy design Ultra-strong top rail design Signature VR rounded corner design Load body shell with a unique integral wear package Thicker, tougher and harder wearing sections are pre-assembled to form the complete shell Total body mass reductions of 20% to 30% are achievable I-Beam skeletal design Easier replacement of damaged or worn body shell sections With cutting-edge technology, housing some of the largest fabrication equipment in South Africa, and a company dedication to total support services, our clients expect and receive premium products. Fully accredited, we have established solid grounding within the mining and steel industries based on the success of our divisions. http://www.mining-technology.com/projects/penasquito/ Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mining-technology.com/projects/penasquito/ Peñasquito Polymetallic Mine, Zacatecas Canadian mining company Goldcorp is expanding its Peñasquito open-pit polymetallic mine project in the north-eastern corner of the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. Pre-stripping began in August 2007, the oxide plant is scheduled to start up in July 2008 and the first metal is due to be produced in late 2008 with mill start-up in early 2009. The operating company is wholly owned Goldcorp subsidiary, Minera Peñasquito, SA de CV. Goldcorp owns 100% of the mineral rights to the area, which covers about 39,000ha. "Goldcorp owns 100% of the mineral rights to the area, which covers about 39,000ha." The initial project capital cost is estimated at $1,494m, and the sustaining capital is estimated at $562m. A 2% NSR royalty is owed to Royal Gold on production from Peñasquito. Life of the mine is put at a minimum of 19 years, and the payback period is 6.1 years. No specific capital was raised for this project; the company says it was financed internally. GEOLOGY The project lies within the Mexico Geosyncline, a 2.5km-thick series of marine sediments deposited during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and consisting of a 2,000m-thick sequence of carbonaceous, calcareous turbidic siltstones and interbedded sandstones underlain by a 1,200m-thick limestone sequence. The two sierras in the area are separated in the western half of the district by the Mazapil Valley, a synclinal valley underlain by the Upper Cretaceous Caracol Formation. The Caracol siltstone-sandstone section is generally flat-lying in the valley with occasional small parasitic anticlines and drag folds along faults. A large granodiorite stock is believed to underlie the entire area and the sediments are cut by numerous intrusive dykes, sills and stocks of intermediate to felsic composition. MINERALISATION The site has two dominant styles of mineralisation ‐ sulphide and recent oxidised ‐ at the surface, and the economically important styles of mineralisation are sedimentary-rock-hosted sulphide veinlet/stockwork deposits, breccia-hosted disseminated and veinlet sulphide deposits and secondary oxide deposits. Total proven and probable reserves at Peñasquito are 917.5Mt of ore containing 13Moz of gold, 864Moz of silver, 2.7Mt of lead and 5.8Mt of zinc. Average ore grades are 0.13g/t for the gold oxide and13.37g/t for the silver oxide grade; the average sulphide ore grades for the gold and silver are 0.32g/t and 18.62g/t respectively. Average lead and zinc sulphide ore grades are 0.19% and 0.44% respectively. "The project is being built to process initially a nominal 25,000t/day of oxide ore and 65,000t/day of sulphide ore." Total measured and indicated resources are 1,596Mt, containing 17.8Moz Au, 1,277Moz Ag, 4Mt Pb and 9.4Mt Zn. Inferred resources are 1,220Mt containing 8.9Moz Au, 508Moz Ag, 0,9Mt Pb and 5.9Mt Zn. The project is being built to process initially a nominal 25,000t/day of oxide ore and 65,000t/day of sulphide ore. Over the first three years of operation, further construction and expansion of the sulphide plant will provide for a rate increase to a nominal 130,000t/day. The expanded operation is expected to produce an average of 1.7Moz gold-equivalent ounces a year ‐ about 400,000oz of gold plus silver, zinc and lead. PROCESSING Run-of-mine (RoM) oxide ore will be discharged from haul trucks onto a heap leach pile. Lime will be added to the ore before being placed on the pad, and the ore will then be leached with cyanide solution. This pregnant leach solution will then be clarified, filtered and de-aerated, then treated with zinc dust to precipitate the precious metals. The precipitated metals will then be pressure filtered and the resulting filter cake smelted to doré. RoM sulphide ore will be processed through a conventional crushing, milling and flotation facility. Haul trucks will deliver ore to a primary, gyratory type crusher, then the crushed ore will be conveyed to a SAG mill, dual-ball mill set-up, and pebble crusher facility. Ground and classified sulphide ore will be piped to the flotation circuit where the ore will be processed to produce lead and zinc concentrates. The concentrate slurries will first be thickened and then dewatered using pressure filters. The dewatered concentrates will be stockpiled before loading onto road vehicles for transport to in-country smelters or to the ports for export to foreign smelters. "The expanded operation is expected to produce an average of 1.7Moz gold-equivalent ounces a year." Although there is already an adequate road network in the region, access roads to the site will be improved and bypass routes around affected municipalities built. Power will be brought in from the 400kV national grid via a tapped-in point reasonably close to the site. It will then be transmitted at 400kV from the 400kV/400kV switchyard tap-in via a new overhead power line to the mine site's main 400kV/69kV substation. Process water will initially be obtained from wells to be developed on site and supplemented during later development from pit dewatering. The tailings impoundment is designed as a zero-discharge facility with the capacity to store excess water temporarily from mill operations and expected climatic events including the design storm. Water will be reclaimed as needed from the tailings facility for use in the mill. M3 Engineering and Technology, of Tucson in the US, is the EPCM contractor. http://www.power-technology.com/projects/malagaccgt/ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/projects/malagaccgt/ Campanillas CCGT, Malaga Gas Natural has started work on its 400MW Campanillas CCGT plant in Malaga, Spain. The €300m plant will be 60% efficient, and will use Alstom's GT26 gas turbine, steam turbine, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and TOPGAS turbogenerator. Alstom will build, operate and maintain the integrated turnkey power plant. Under the associated operation and maintenance contract, Alstom will provide full operation and maintenance services for 12 years. The company will also be responsible for the civil works, balance of plant and the construction of a 13km water pipeline and 5km gas pipeline. "The investment is needed to ensure the reliability of power supplies to the Costa del Sol." Construction began in July 2006 and the plant should begin operating in summer 2009. It will supply power to almost one million people in the Malaga area. The plant will create between 500 and 800 jobs during construction, and 35 permanent jobs and 100 indirect jobs once it comes on line. The investment is needed to ensure the reliability of power supplies to the Costa del Sol. GT24 AND GT26 GAS TURBINES A market analysis in the early nineties resulted in a product specification for a new Alstom gas turbine. Besides sequential combustion, the turbine has a robust, maintenance-free, welded rotor design. There is a low NOx EnVironmental (EV) burner, and compact annular combustor with Egatrol GT controls. The GT24/GT26 gas turbines are optimised for combined-cycle applications. They burn natural gas as a primary fuel and fuel oil as backup. The combustion system allows a wide range of natural gas compositions to burn with high Wobbe Index fluctuations. In addition, the GT24/GT26 can burn natural gas with large high-hydrocarbon content. With three rows of variable guide vanes on the compressor, the engine has an exceptional turn down ratio. Exhaust gas temperature is maintained to the HRSG, so part-load efficiencies are higher than normal for this engine class. The combination of sequential combustion and the EV burner also give the engine low emissions across a wide load range. The GT24/GT26 can operate in base load, intermediate duty and daily start and stop. There are both single shaft and multishaft arrangements. Engines have also been successfully used in repowering applications. WORLDWIDE GAS SUPPLIER Gas Natural mainly supplies, distributes and sells natural gas in Spain, Latin America, Italy and France, where it has 11 million customers. It is also a major operator in the electricity generation and sales business in Spain. Besides the combined-cycle plant now under construction in Malaga, the company has 6,500MW of installed generating potential in combined-cycle plants worldwide, with 3,600MW in Spain and 2,500MW abroad. It plans or is constructing a further 1,600MW in Spain. Gas Natural operates in Malaga through its distribution company Gas Natural Andalucía, which has over 600km of distribution network supplying almost 70,000 customers in the province. As a result of the liberalisation of the Spanish energy market, the Gas Natural Group entered the electricity business. This activity includes electricity generation in Spain using combined-cycle plants, wind farms and cogeneration. Gas Natural Electricidad generates, buys and sells electricity; Gas Natural Comercializadora and Gas Natural Servicios commercialise the supplies, and La Energia concentrates on cogeneration. GENERATED ELECTRICITY REACHES NEARLY 18,000GWh Energy generated and sold reached 17,831GWh in 2006, double that of the previous year. This increase was due to the start-up of the 1,200MW combined-cycle plant at Cartagena and the favourable pool price. "The €300m Campanillas plant will be 60% efficient. " Combined-cycle generation in 2006 was 16,987GWh. That came from 400MW in Sant Adrià de Besòs (Barcelona), 400MW in San Roque (Cadiz), 800MW in Arrúbal (La Rioja), 1,200MW in Cartagena (Murcia) and 800MW in Plana del Vent (Tarragona). Another 1,600MW (Port of Barcelona and Lantarón) is awaiting permit. The group entered the wind power business at the end of 2004 with the acquisition of the company Sinia XXI. Following the acquisition of Dersa, Navarre, in April 2005, the group now has over more than 700MW of wind power in operation (half attributable) and over 900MW under development. They are located in nine autonomous communities: Catalonia, Aragon, Navarre, La Rioja, Cantabria, Galicia, Andalusia, Castilla y Leon and Castilla-La Mancha. http://www.power-technology.com/projects/isleofgrain/ Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.power-technology.com/projects/isleofgrain/ Isle of Grain CHP, Kent E.ON is building a 1,275MW gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) station on the Isle of Grain in Kent, UK. The £500m station will have three combined-cycle units that will burn natural gas, and will supply waste heat in the form of hot water to the nearby liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. That will make Grain one of the world's largest CHP plants, and will take its overall efficiency to an expected 72%. "The plant will produce enough electricity to supply around a million homes." The new Grain power station is being built under a turnkey contract by Alstom, and will be powered by three Alstom GT26 gas turbines. Work started in May 2007. Construction and commissioning activities on site are expected to continue to the end of 2009, with commercial operation expected early 2010. Then, it will produce enough electricity to supply around a million homes. CHP TRANSFERS 340MW TO LNG VAPOURISERS National Grid's Grain LNG terminal now uses natural gas to heat the liquefied natural gas into a usable form. LNG is unloaded at National Grid's importation terminal from ships and stored in cryogenic tanks at -162ºC. When gas is needed, LNG is warmed into its gaseous form and delivered into the national transmission system to meet gas demand. The terminal is currently undergoing a £355m expansion which will triple the capacity and enable up to 12% of UK gas demand to be imported through it by the winter of 2008. The new CHP scheme will transfer up to 340MW of heat energy recovered from the steam condensation process within the CCGT to the LNG vapourisers, allowing for a reduction in carbon emissions of up to 350,000t a year. A pipeline will be built between the two sites to convey warm water from the power station to the importation terminal. The pipeline should be finished in 2009, and the first heat transfer is planned for early 2010. SAME SITE AS EXISTING OIL-FIRED STATION The Grain plant will be at the same site as the existing oil-fired station. This 30-year-old oil-fired plant develops 1,355MW and is used infrequently, but must close for environmental reasons by late 2015. E.ON UK's other investment plans include a new CCGT at Drakelow in Derbyshire, £1bn for coal-fired units at nearby Kingsnorth in Kent, £300m on the world's biggest offshore wind farm (Robin Rigg in the Solway Firth), £90m on building the UK's largest dedicated biomass power station at Steven's Croft in Lockerbie, and the multi-million pound Lunar Energy tidal stream project. ALSTOM'S GT26 FEATURES LOW-NOx EV BURNER Alstom's GT26 has a low-NOx EnVironmental (EV) burner, a compact annular combustor and a robust, maintenance-free, welded rotor design. It uses established mechanical and electrical auxiliary systems and Egatrol GT controls. The GT24/GT26 gas turbines are optimised for combined-cycle applications. They burn natural gas as a primary fuel and fuel oil as backup. The Combustion System allows a wide range of natural gas compositions to burn with high Wobbe index fluctuations. In addition, the GT24/GT26 can burn natural gases with high hydrocarbon content. "The Grain plant will be at the same site as the existing oil-fired station." THREE ROWS OF VARIABLE GUIDE VANES With three rows of variable guide vanes on the compressor, the engine has a high turn down ratio. The design maintains the exhaust gas temperature going to the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), giving part load efficiencies higher than normal for this class of engine. The combination of sequential combustion and the EV burner also give the engine low emissions across a wide load range. The GT24/GT26 can operate in all three major modes: base load, intermediate duty and daily start and stop. They can take single- and multi-shaft arrangements. Engines have also been successfully used for repowering.