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MINERALS PROCESSING AND MATERIALS HANDLING 8 Driving sustainable lithium production in Brazil

Multotec is leveraging its custom wear solutions and global technical expertise to maximise uptime for a leading Brazilian lithium producer.

10 VEGABAR sensors and SA’s paper industry 12 Weir’s intelligent path to optimised mining POWERGEN, PETROCHEM AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT 14 CHEMCAD: meeting the expanding needs of chemical engineers

Published bimonthly by Crown Publications (Pty) Ltd Cnr Theunis and Sovereign Streets Bedford Gardens 2007 PO Box 140, Bedfordview, 2008 Tel: +27 11 622 4770 e-mail: mechchemafrica@crown.co.za www.mechchemafricamagazine.co.za Editor: Peter Middleton e-mail: peterm@crown.co.za Advertising: Elmarie Stonell e-mail: mechchemafrica@crown.co.za Design: Katlego Montsho Publisher: Wilhelm du Plessis Circulation: Brenda Grossmann The views expressed in this journal are not necessarily those of the publisher or the editors.

Noelle Garza of CHEMCAD introduces CHEMCAD NXT, an advanced chemical process simulation software suite for process design, optimisation and reporting. 16 MEPS regulation and the motor-efficiency revolution 18 John Thompson and BECS to deliver biomass energy solutions 19 Seychelles' journey towards renewable energy WATER, WASTEWATER AND PUMPING SOLUTIONS 20 TAS PumpMonitor for real-time pump performance optimisation TAS Online has launched a new TAS PumpMonitor that transforms access to real-time pump performance data. Harry Rosen explains

22 Key innovations shaping wastewater treatment systems 24 New wastewater pump for local municipalities and industries 25 IPR differentiates itself through strategic dewatering partnerships 26 Runxin F135 duplex valve improves continuous production 27 Grindex Mega improves long-term reliability

HYDRAULICS, PNEUMATICS AND AUTOMATION SYSTEMS 28 Paving the way for a carbon-neutral future in SA

Veron Maharaj of ABB Electrification describes how ABB is enabling the transformation of infrastructure in South Africa and across the continent. 29 The world of portable compressed air MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 30 Compressor Longevity with Corena Oils Henry McDuling, Sales Manager of Atlas Oil and Chemical, highlights the advantages of using the Shell Corena™ range of compressor oils. 31 Is your compressed air system sustainable? 33 Dispersant additives: the crowd-controller in engine oil HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATION 34 From real-time monitoring to predictive intelligence Christo Visagie of the BBE Group discusses how advances in digital technologies are transforming the operation of mine ventilation and cooling systems. 35 Major HVAC order for Tanzania Amith Singh from Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking calls for a reinvention of South African manufacturing as a national imperative. 37 Air Products launches Midlands CO 2 Facility INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING 42 Radiometric measurement solutions for extreme process conditions Henning Springer, MD of MECOSA, introduces radiometric measurement technology from Berthold for advanced, non-contact density and level measurement applications. REGULARS 4 Peter’s comment: Positive tipping points: our best hope for environmental sustainability 6 On the cover: Mine cooling, ice systems, and the Mponeng ice plant expansion. Theuns Wasserman, the GM for Mine Cooling at Howden, describes the ongoing expansion of Howden’s hard-ice solutions. 38 Products and industry news 44 Back page: Reimagining rotation for a circular future: SKF is weaving circularity into the core of its design, manufacturing and lifecycle strategies. LOCAL MANUFACTURING AND FOOD PROCESSING 36 Manufacturing at a crossroads, resilience must give way to reinvention

Transparency You Can See Average circulation April to June 2025 ABC 10 702 Printed by: Tandym Print, Cape Town

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