MechChem Africa July-August 2024

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CONTENTS 34 Water, wastewater and pumping solutions 6 Managing and protecting SA's groundwater Chetan Mistry of Xylem Africa talks about the importance of our groundwater resources and the Xylem solutions for protecting them. 8 Verder advances dosing product range 11 Inline pumps for space-saving applications Power transmission, bearings, bushes and seals 12 Optimised motors for maximum efficiency BMG’s electromechanical specialist Graeme Neilson talks about optimising electric motors for maximum energy efficiency and productivity. 13 Advanced drive tech for key automotive project 15 Food line SRBs: a new food safety benchmark 16 Prime gearbox solutions for pump applications Minerals processing and materials handling 14 EPC(M) solutions for efficient project execution Engineering company, thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa, with the addition of procurement, construction and management capabilities to its portfolio in the 1970s, has become a full EPC(M) solutions provider for a diverse and extensive range of project types. 19 Leading N 2 O and NOX abatement 20 Measurement for enhanced efficiency and safety of distillation units 21 Sandvik builds local production of screening media 23 Multotec showcases its innovative sampling technologies Hydraulics, pneumatics and automation solutions 24 Zutari and 4Sight collaborate on sustainable smart infrastructure Since announcing a partnership in 2022, Zutari and AltX-listed 4Sight have refined their unique service offering by working on some of the largest and most complex mega projects. 26 New medium-pressure axial piston pump expands Hytec’s eOC platform 27 SMC ATEX products: embracing safety and efficiency PowerGen, PetroChem and sustainable energy management 28 Green hydrogen: Harnessing its full potential According to a new impact paper by Danfoss, green hydrogen, if produced efficiently, can be used to minimise the costs of production and demand for renewables. 29 City of Cape Town shores up sustainable energy distribution 30 Energy optimisation in SA’s pulp and paper sector 33 Rebranded WEG to make powerful debut at EMA Environmental management, waste and cleaning technologies 34 SA-first solution for converting paper sludge into bioethanol A pioneering South African-first solution has been demonstrated to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol. 35 Sappi signs milestone 175 GWh pa Power Purchase Agreement Maintenance and asset management 36 Rotating Equipment Performance: easily accessible, everywhere John Storm for the SKF Group in South Africa talks about the Rotating Equipment Performance Centre in Johannesburg, which extends the company’s diagnostic and proactive maintenance service offering. 38 Customised lubricant formulations for critical applications 41 Diagnostic online monitoring solutions Innovative engineering 46 Industrial efficiency: towards circularity and decarbonisation JulieWells previews the 2024 NCPC-SA Conference, which aims to equip industry to transition to a green, low carbon and circular economy. 38

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Peter’s comment: Backcasting, net-zero and the resource efficient future 4 On the cover: Rand Air Temperature and the eight-ton boiler Edmund Haddad of Rand Air, talks about the company’s new steam boiler rental offering. 42 Products and industry news 48 Back page: BBE releases SCADA-compatible VUMA Live

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