Water and Effluent Treatment Magazine
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JANUARY 2017 WET NEWS 17 Pre-publication offer price: £62 (saving £10)* Call: 01342 332000 Email: whoswho@fav-house.com Post: Who's who, Faversham House, Windsor Court, Wood Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1UZ Online: wwtonline.co.uk/home/who An official publication for Water UK published by Faversham House Ltd Secure your copy without delay *Valid until 31st January 2017. An essential reference tool for the UK water industry, enabling water industry professionals to accurately identify water companies, government bodies, industry suppliers, key buyers, licence holders and commercial partners. Who's who in the water industry 2017 Who's who in the water industry 2017 The comprehensive guide to the UK water industry, its people, regulators and associated organisations An official publication for Water UK WHO'S WHO IN THE WATER INDUSTRY 2017 Who's who in the 2017 Order now and save £10 The new 2017 edition includes • Updated information about all UK water and wastewater service providers • Detailed information on key European and International water organisations • Biographies of prominent industry figures • A comprehensive A – Z directory of water industry suppliers • Extensive buyers guide listings grouped by category WW17-130x180ad-prepub.indd 1 05/12/2016 13:24 THE CONCEPT Close analysis of the control system Regular maintenance to ensure engine e ciency. Using high quality oil and lubricants to balance varying fuel quality and reduce drainage intervals Regular cleaning and maintaining spark plugs and the ignition system NEED TO KNOW 1 A well-managed 500kW engine could be generating an additional £35,000 in revenues every year 2 Poorly maintained engines can see e ciencies fall by as much as 20% 3 Incorrect calibration of the carburettor has seen engines operating to less than 30% e ciency 4 Rain dilutes feedstock, resulting in less combustible gas THE VERDICT "Any system operating to a continuously high intensity will need regular inspection and maintenance to avoid mechanical issues and ensure e cient operation" Johan Ostlund Your control system, o en a touch screen unit, can be a useful ally as a quality system will provide detailed analysis and an easy way to change the balance between gas, oil and air. We would suggest that if your system does not have this or it is not working, it may well be worth upgrading to ensure you are making most of changes in gas quality. Using the right technology in the correct way is key to making more of what you have, because when AD plant is not operating e• ectively, energy production and return on investment • gures drop. The most e• ective AD facilities see CHP engines operating around the clock, 365 days a year. However, any system operating to a continuously high intensity will need regular inspection and maintenance to avoid mechanical issues and ensure e„ cient operation. Whether routine … uid and lubrication changes, milestone services or a complete engine overhaul, keeping your CHP equipment in top condition is essential to preventing system downtime and achieving optimum combustion rates – an issue that is even more pronounced in the wastewater sector. Johan Ostlund is director at CooperOstlund. SELF-SERVICE TIPS There are a few simple self-service checks that can be taken in-between scheduled maintenance, which could dramatically improve your site's overall performance and Œ nancial yield. These are: Cleaning, unblocking and replacing Œ lters Checking and replacing pipework lagging Checking fluid concentrations Cleaning heat exchangers Inspecting radiators A misŒ ring cylinder can lead to a snapped crankshaft