Electricity + Control July 2019

ENERGY MANAGEMENT + ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Energy in South Africa has madenumerousefforts to facilitate theconstruction of a national LNG import facility but no significant progress has been made. As industry players, we need to support the drive to increase natural gas supply. South Africa’s natural gas industry has a lot of potential for growth – spurring job creation and new supply chains associated with that – but as a country we are lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of natural gas consumption, gas to power generation, domestic and industrial usage, pipeline infrastructure and import facilities.

Laetitia Jansen van Vuuren, Technologies Product Engineer, Energas Technologies.

References: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.php?page=natural_gas_use http://www.ownerteamconsult.com/natural-gas-in-southern-africa-part-1/ https://www.ipp-gas.co.za/ http://seasgd.csir.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4_Shale-Gas-Assessment_SOD_Ch-2_Energy.pdf http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-natural-gas-revolution-in-south-africa-a-changing-energy- landscape-2018-07-24/rep_id:4136 https://ww2.frost.com/files/4614/7197/7445/Insights-Natural-Gas-Market-South-Africa.pdf

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT + ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Energy-efficient LEDs for industry Lighting manufacturer Beka Schréder has launched the next generation Beka VAPOURLINE, an industrial linear LED luminaire. The Beka VAPOURLINE has been optimised for efficiency in industrial applications, including factories and warehouses. Locally designed andmanufactured, theVAPOURLINE offers a robust and efficient LED alternative for replacing fixtures fitted withT5 orT8 fluorescent tubes. Designed to provide a long-term solution for harsh industrial environments, the luminaire has a strong mechanical construction that makes it highly resistant to shock and vibration, and an IP65 rating that makes it suitable for dusty and wet locations. As a high-performing luminaire the Beka VAPOURLINE provides an energy- efficient lighting solution that can cut energy costs by up to 50%. Offering a lifetime five times longer than a fluorescent tube, this modern linear LED luminaire lowers the total cost of a lighting installation and minimises the need for maintenance. The LED modules are clipped into the diffusor, creating a protected and enclosed optical compartment within the luminaire. This prevents premature damage to the LEDs during installation or during maintenance. In addition, the Beka VAPOURLINE creates safe and comfortable working conditions with its low glare and high colour rendering index supporting optimum productivity. Enquiries: Beka Schréder.Tel: +27 (0)11 238 0000, visit: www.beka-schreder.co.za

The new Beka VAPOURLINE LED luminaire is designed for industrial applications.

20 Electricity + Control

JULY 2019