Electricity + Control July 2019

NOT TO BE MISSED

KZN Industrial Technology Exhibition – KITE 2019 23-26 July, Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban The leading industrial technology exhibition for the KZN region happens only every two years. Enquiries: visit www.kznindustrial.co.za icABCD 2019 2019 International Conference on Advances in Big Data, Computing & Data Communication Systems 5-6 August 2019, Drakensberg Sun Resort, KZN icABCD 2019 will cover topics such as: mobile and data communication systems, modulation techniques, routing, optical networks, IoT, electronics, software-defined networking, WSN, LoRA, big data and soft computing, deep learning, AI, Fuzzy Logic, NLP, data analytics, green IT and energy, e-waste, and computer security, among many others. Enquiries: Dr Upasana Singh, South Africa, email: icabcd.org@gmail.com or visit: www.icabcd.org/2019

As an example, Interwaste supplies organic waste to a 4 MW anaerobic digestion plant in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, built by Bio2watt. The gas currently being generated from the anaerobic digestion plant is being used to generate electricity which is then ‘wheeled’ to BMW’s Rosslyn plant. As a result, Bio2watt supplies up to 30% of the Rosslyn plant’s energy needs from renewable sources. Interwaste has a licence to build more of these plants and intends to do so in the near future. “Natural gases and the waste that supports their generation can play a fundamental role in driving down the use of fossil fuels and present an opportunity for municipalities to operate 100% off the grid, using alternative fuels,” says McNeil. “Additionally, if converted to compressed natural gas (CNG), this can be sold to market or be used as an alternative to vehicle fuel, for converted or hybrid engines. This represents another potential avenue to reduce the health risk posed by waste that would have otherwise gone to landfill and reduce reliance on fossil fuel by- products such as petroleum and diesel to power vehicles.” Waste derived fuel Liquid waste and its disposal is also a dominant concern in the industry – driven by the ban of all forms of liquid waste from landfill sites. “This challenges the waste management sector to become more forward-thinking in how we can manage the disposal of this type of waste, to the benefit of the environment, as well as delivering value to clients that are generating such waste,” says McNeil. The blending platform at the Interwaste Germiston facility is a good example of this kind of innovation. It is used to repurpose certain liquid wastes for alternative industrial uses. The facility receives, stores and blends hazardous waste sludge (liquids and solids) with an inherent calorific value, to be used in the pre- calcining process, as a waste derived fuel (WDF). “By using the resulting product, we are able to replace fossil fuels destined for cement kilns, with waste derived fuels – setting a global standard where waste management practices are concerned – and, importantly, further reduce harmful gas emissions,” says McNeil. “As the effects of climate change become more prominent, there is growing market recognition worldwide that sound environmental practices must become the new norm for businesses. The technologies exist. What we need are leaders in

ICT Infrastructure Conference & Expo 2019 28-29 August 2019, Emperors Palace, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

The conference will look at the potential of ICT Infrastructure to spur growth in South Africa’s economy focusing on aspects of planning, installation and operation as well as the latest technologies, solutions and considerations for creating world- class ICT infrastructure. Enquiries: visit www.ictinfrastructure.co.za

Future Energy East Africa 17-18 September 2019, KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

The largest and longest running regional power conference and exhibition in East Africa. Enquiries: Clarion Energy, visit www.future-energy-eastafrica.com/ or Tel. +27 (0)21 700 3500

Off-Grid Experts Workshop 19-21 September 2019, Messe Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany

A leading event for self-sufficient power supply with solar, wind and hydropower plants, the workshop attracts installers, dealers, planners, users and organisations from around the world. It hosts lectures, workshops, exhibitions and networking events. Specialist partner of Messe Augsburg is Phaesun GmbH from Memmingen. The official partner of the event is the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). Enquiries: visit www.off-grid-experts.com I https://www.messeaugsburg.de/en/ Africa Oil & Power 9-11 October 2019, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town Africa Oil & Power is the continent’s premier conference platform for energy investment and policy. With a series of energy events, AOP brings together ministers, senior government officials and top executives of private sector companies spanning the energy value chain. Enquiries: visit: https://africaoilandpower.com/event/aop-2019/ Future Energy Nigeria 12-13 November, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria The leading power and energy conference and trade expo in Nigeria. Enquiries: visit www.future-energy-nigeria.com or Tel. +27 (0)21 700 3500 Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) Africa will hold its 11 th annual conference this year, themed: 2020 Vision and focusing on the digital enterprise: people, productivity & profitability. Enquiries: visit http://www.mesa-africa.org/ or email marketing@mesa-africa.org Beckhoff Product Training 2019 TwinCAT 3 and TwinCAT 2 training courses, monthly, to November 2019 Beckhoff Automation offers training for its system components such as TwinCAT 2, TwinCAT 3, IPCs, Embedded PCs, I/O and Motion products. The 3-day training courses are run at Beckhoff Training Centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban. Enquiries: Visit www.beckhoff.co.za or email training@beckhoff.co.za MESA Africa Conference 14-15 November 2019

all tiers of society with vision and the appetite to drive the agenda for positive change in markets across Africa, especially as global markets move towards the circular economy ethos of ‘zero harm’. There is huge opportunity to drive the sustainable agenda in Africa, we just need to harness it,” he concludes. For more information visit: www.interwaste.co.za

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