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MechChemAfrica visits the SouthAfrican manufacturing facility of KSB Pumps andValves in Germiston and talks to members of the company’s senior management team about its cost-effective local pump production capability, which meets all of the KSB Group’s global quality standards. 11 eDART valves and samplers enhance plant efficiency 12 Turnkey dewatering and slurry-sucking 14 Custom-designed gland service water system for Grootegeluk 15 Through-port knife-gate valves for abrasive, scaling applications Power generation, sustainable energy and energy management 16 Utility-scale floating wind production Statoil is currently at the final commissioning stage of its Hywind Scotland Pilot Plant, the world’s first floating windfarm, which consists of five 6.0 MW, 170 m wind turbines floating on 78 m submerged steel cylinders anchored to the seafloor using a simple three-line mooring system. 17 Containerised switchgear for DRC copper mine Petrochemical, oil and gas 18 Natural gas: powering a revolution in SA’s industry Natural gas provides about one fifth of the world’s total energy requirements, with industry accounting for around 40% of total gas consumption.Virtual Gas Network, together with fellow CNG Holdings division, NGV Gas, has already converted some canneries, manufacturing and assembly plants in Gauteng and will soon be operative in KwaZulu-Natal. 18 Feel equipped and safe from contaminants Environmental, waste management and cleaning technologies 20 Bioenzymes revolutionising industrial cleaning According to Managed Care Economical Solutions (MCES) biological action is always preferable to chemical action, as it is non-caustic, non-corrosive and offers maximum effectiveness in this tough environment. 21 Green and efficient – the trend in wine farm cleaning 21 Washing green – no greenwashing Local manufacturing, production and food processing 22 African electrical and mechanical provider consolidates Marthinusen & Coutts, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd, is consolidating its role as an integrated electrical and mechanical services provider across Africa, and internationally. 23 Quality remanufacturing and regular maintenance for multiple engine lives 24 Lifecycle costing for the Eiffel Tower Based on a thorough costing analysis of the Eiffel Tower, Sassda’s 2017 Lifecycle Costing Competition winner, Amrish Punwasi proved that while the upfront costs of stainless steel can be higher than other materials, it can often deliver lower long-term costs across the complete lifecycle of a construction. Innovative engineering 28 Rockwell Automation Fair 2017: Bringing the Connected Enterprise to life Peter Middleton attends Rockwell’s annual Automation Fair in Houston, conducts executive interviews and highlights the company’s exciting IIoT and Connected Enterprise innovations. REGULARS 2 Comment: A declaration of energy independence 4 On the cover: Driving performance to the next level Air Liquide’s Jonathan Hough, Fanus Labuschagne and Gabriela Figueira talk about gas solutions for improved efficiency and quality of food and beverage production. 6 SAIChE Spotlight: Wits dedicates Peter King Minerals Processing Laboratory 25 Product and industry news 32 Back page: Gamification reaches the process industry

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