Emerson software helps deliver carbon-free power March 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson has been selected to automate operations at Intermountain Power Agency’s IPP Renewed power plant, a regional energy hub that uses renewable energy resources.
The pains of private generation March 2023, Iritron Balancing multiple electricity sources, to eliminate downtime at the lowest cost, is the holy grail for many companies. Why is this not very common, given our current electricity crisis in the country?
Tharisa Minerals looks to Zest WEG for electrical equipment February 2023, WEG Africa, Editor's Choice When PGM and chrome producer Tharisa Minerals built its pioneering Vulcan ultra-fine chrome recovery and beneficiation plant near Rustenburg, it looked to Zest WEG for a range of electrical equipment.
KD Series motor protection relay February 2023, NewElec Pretoria Newelec’s locally designed, manufactured and distributed KD relay is a comprehensive low-voltage electronic motor protection relay designed for conveyor, compressor, crusher, fan, and pump motor protection.
Power density breakthrough for power supplies and loads February 2023, Vepac Electronics EA Elektro-Automatik has introduced its 60 kW and 30 kW programmable DC power supplies, programmable bidirectional DC power supplies, and DC programmable regenerative electronic loads. The new products are intended for use in production ATE systems, and automated process control systems requiring high power.
Narrow power supply with high power density February 2023, Phoenix Contact The devices are particularly suitable for urban infrastructure and in machine building, where they find their way into small systems with basic requirements.
PC-based control for film and paper converting machines February 2023, Beckhoff Automation Machine builder Azco from Fairfield, New Jersey, has showed how it is possible to combine machine modules for feeding, cutting and placing flexible materials, thereby minimising engineering effort. An ...
Digitising for an optimised, environmentally-friendly grid February 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa Loadshedding impacts productivity as well as the very systems that provide us with power. Equipment in substations and distribution centres, is not designed to withstand an onslaught of surges, continued interruptions and on/off switching. SF6-free MV switchgear is a viable choice, not only for the environment but also for operational safety.
Earth ground testing February 2023, Comtest Poor grounding not only increases the risk of equipment failure, it is dangerous. Facilities need to have adequately grounded electrical systems so that in the event of a lightning strike or utility overvoltage, current will find a safe path to earth.
Revolutionising space exploration January 2023, Siemens South Africa Sierra Space, a commercial space company at the forefront of creating and building the future of space transportation for low earth orbit commercialisation, has implemented the Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio ...
Micro supercapacitors revolutionise batteries January 2023 Micro supercapacitors could revolutionise the way we use batteries by increasing their lifespan and enabling extremely fast charging. Manufacturers of everything from smartphones to electric cars are ...
WirelessCar reaches ten million connected cars February 2023 WirelessCar, a leading innovator of connected vehicle services, announced a major milestone of reaching ten million connected cars in over 100 countries.
Switch amplifiers for multiple voltage ranges November 2022, Pepperl+Fuchs What previously had to be solved with several switch amplifiers can now be handled by a single device of the new KFU8-SR-Ex* product family from Pepperl+Fuchs.
SLA battery management for low standby requirements October 2022, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Editor's Choice Omniflex advises on the proper selection, sizing and choice of sealed lead-acid batteries for backup power in small DC systems.
ABB showcases latest EV charging solutions November 2022, ABB South Africa ABB showed off its AC and DC electric vehicle charging portfolio at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit at the CISR in Tshwane, a highlight of Transport Month.
Sasol coal mine deploys ABB protection relays November 2022, ABB South Africa Sasol Mining chose ABB’s Relion protection relays to ensure reliable power supply to a ventilation shaft for the new substation at its Syferfontein mine.
Establishing a consistent architecture for power supply reliability October 2022, Schneider Electric South Africa Power system resilience must be considered throughout the power system lifecycle, from the design phase of the project, through its operational and modernisation phases.
Power supplies with EtherCAT interface October 2022, Beckhoff Automation The new EtherCAT-enabled power supplies in Beckhoff’s PS2000 range provide transparent mains and system monitoring.
