IMO 2020 LSFO Complications – Potential Long Term Positive for Heavy Differentials

IMO 2020 LSFO Complications – Potential Long Term Positive for Heavy Differentials

Following the implementation of IMO 2020, there is evidence of multiple complications globally related to very low sulfur fuel oils (VLSFO). Recently, red alerts have been issued from VLCC owners specifically flagging the sediment, high catalyst fines, high calcium content, and wax formation as significant risks with VLSFO currently on the market. These quality complications coupled with a growing price differential could push market participants that have the option to use high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) with scrubbers in the future.

 

 

 

Aides designers in implementing silicon carbide energy efficiency for data centers, automotive HEV and industrial applications

Aides designers in implementing silicon carbide energy efficiency for data centers, automotive HEV and industrial applications

Littelfuse, Inc. a global manufacturer of technologies in circuit protection, power control and sensing, recently announced the Gate Drive Evaluation Platform (GDEV). The new evaluation platform helps designers evaluate SiC MOSFETs, SiC Schottky diodes, and other peripheral components like gate driver circuitry, so that they can better understand how silicon carbide technologies will behave in converter applications under continuous operating conditions.

 

 

 

The new SmartROC D65 performs best in the toughest of conditions

The new SmartROC D65 performs best in the toughest of conditions

Norrbottens Bergteknik has extensive experience and expertise in drilling, blasting and reinforcement. The company has invested in four new SmartROC D65 rigs to strengthen its machinery and further develop its drilling projects in Aitik. Two of the rigs are now in place, making Norrbottens Bergteknik one of the first companies in the world to put the new generation SmartROC D65 into production.

 

 

 

New performance optimization service for long product rolling mills improves predictability with data-driven decisions and expert remote support

New performance optimization service for long product rolling mills improves predictability with data-driven decisions and expert remote support

ABB recently launched its Performance Optimization Service for long product rolling mills, an advanced service powered by ABB Ability Data Analytics for long product rolling mills, a digital solution which applies process-specific analysis to large volumes of complex data. This helps metals producers to achieve unprecedented levels of yield, quality and productivity, with remote monitoring and support via ABB’s Collaborative Operations Centers.

 

 

 

Johnson Controls partner McGill University Health Centre’s Glen site achieves second LEED Gold Certification

Johnson Controls partner McGill University Health Centre’s Glen site achieves second LEED Gold Certification

Johnson Controls customer and leading healthcare facility McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the McGill Healthcare Infrastructure Group (MHIG) are proud to announce that they have obtained a second LEED Gold certification, a first in Quebec. The certification LEED Gold for Existing Building (EB) has been awarded by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) to the new MUHC Glen site, which opened in 2015 in Montreal. In February 2016, the site obtained LEED Gold for New Construction (NC) certification.

 

 

 

Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Third Year in a Row

Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Third Year in a Row

Emerson has been named the “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” by IoT Breakthrough for an unprecedented third consecutive year. The honor recognizes Emerson’s commitment to helping customers in industries such as chemical, life sciences, power, and oil and gas define and execute a practical and successful path to digital transformation.

 

 

 

ABB to deliver the power supply for Europe’s largest battery factory

ABB to deliver the power supply for Europe’s largest battery factory

The reliable and efficient power distribution network is an important building block in the construction of Europe’s largest and most advanced lithium-ion battery factory, to be built by Northvolt in Skellefteå in northern Sweden. ABB will provide power supply infrastructure from the local grid right into the production facilities. The power system network will be commissioned incrementally, starting in 2021, when battery production is scheduled to start.

 

 

 

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Littelfuse Relays Protect Workers in Hydraulic Fracturing Market

Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer of technologies in circuit protection, power control and sensing, today issued a case study discussing how its Ground-Fault Ground-Check Monitor increases safety and prevents hazards in the hydraulic fracturing market. Traditionally, fracturing relied on fleets that used diesel-powered engines that emitted carbon, noise and silica dust. To create a more environmentally-friendly way of extracting natural gas or petroleum from the Earth, companies have been moving toward electrically powered hydraulic fracturing equipment.

 

 

 

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Modern Niagara recognized as one of Canada’s safest employers

In the fall of 2019, Modern Niagara received the 2019 Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award (Silver) and the 2019 Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category (Gold) from the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine. Founded in 1959, Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s leading mechanical, electrical, buildings controls, and building services companies.

 

 

 

When the mountain calls – Innovative control system for ski lifts with operating and control solution from Siemens

When the mountain calls – Innovative control system for ski lifts with operating and control solution from Siemens

Tscharner Technik (Tscharner) equips cable cars and ski lifts with control systems, combining their own software developed in-house with failsafe controllers from Siemens. As part of the software advancement, the visualization has been updated. The first project that uses the new solution includes two single ski lifts and one double ski lift in the Rosswald near Brig ski resort. The new control system impresses with its intuitive handling and clear display.

 

 

 

Intelitek and Yaskawa Partner to deliver Robotics to Edu Market and Industry 4.0 Certifications

Intelitek and Yaskawa Partner to deliver Robotics to Edu Market and Industry 4.0 Certifications

Through a new partnership with Yaskawa America Inc., Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa), Intelitek is now the official and exclusive distribution channel for Yaskawa’s robotic workforce training solutions for the STEM education market. Through this strategic partnership, Intelitek and Yaskawa will promote and grow the use of industrial robotics for career and technology education in secondary and postsecondary institutions.