October 2020

Editor: Aaron Blutstein t| 01732 370340 e| editorial@dfamedia.co.uk Editorial Coordinator: Leslah Garland t| 01732 370340 e| leslah.garland@dfamedia.co.uk Director of Sales: Damien Oxlee t| 01732 370342 e| damien.oxlee@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Manager: Georgie Turner t| 01732 371084 e| georgie.turner@dfamedia.co.uk DFA Direct: Ian Atkinson t| 01732 370340 e| ian.atkinson@dfamedia.co.uk Production Manager & Designer: Chris Davis e| chris.davis@dfamedia.co.uk Operations Manager: Ewa Hodden e| ewa.hodden@dfamedia.co.uk Project Liaison Manager: Emma Floyd t| 01732 370340 e| emma.floyd@dfamedia.co.uk Reader/Circulation Enquiries: Perception t| +44 (0) 1825 701520 e| dfamedia@dmags.co.uk Finance Manager: Clare Jackson e| clare.jackson@dfamedia.co.uk Commercial Director: Ryan Fuller e| ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk Publishing Director: Ian Atkinson e| ian.atkinson@dfamedia.co.uk Published by: DFA Media Ltd, 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE t| 01732 370340 f| 01732 360034 e| info@dfamedia.co.uk w| www.pwemag.co.uk Official Supporters: Printer: Warners, UK © Copyright 2020, DFA Media Ltd ISSN 0262-0227 PWE is a controlled circulation magazine, published 11 times a year. Please contact DFA Media with any subscription enquiries. Paid subscriptions are also available on an annual basis at £100.00 (UK) or £170.00 (Overseas) P+P included. The content of this magazine, website and newsletters do not necessarily express the views of the Editor or publishers. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. BCAS official media partner COMMENT 3 NEWS 6 A round-up of what’s happening in industry. INSIGHT 12 MAINTENANCE MATTERS - INCORPORATING PROBLEM SOLVER 14 Focus on: Maintenance Software/ Training Software helped companies keep employees safe and operations running during the pandemic – now, digital operational technologies can also make utilities companies more resilient on a long-term basis. George Walker explains. PROCESS, CONTROLS, & PLANT 22 Focus on: Sensors & Measurement/ Seals, Bearings & Lubrication Gaining insights into the operating health and service status of plant and machinery is a priority for Industry 4.0. As foot soldiers posted on the front line of operations, sensors collect intelligence with the power to be transformative for operating efficiency. PWE reports. ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT & WATER 30 Focus on: Drives, Motors & Controls The energy cost to run an electric motor over ten years is at least 30 times the original purchase price. With energy consumption responsible for the vast majority of whole life costs, Marek Lukaszczyk explains five ways to improve motor energy efficiency. Thankfully, changes in a plant do not have to be huge to reap savings. Many of these changes will work with your existing footprint and equipment. SPECIAL FOCUS HEALTH & SAFETY - DUST & FUME EXTRACTION 32 CLASSIFIED 40 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 41 Contents 12 32 17 30 October 2020 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 0 5