Fully manned A competent boiler operator in the boilerhouse whilst the boilers are operating. Local manning A competent boiler operator on site whilst the boilers are operating. Must be within earshot of alarms and able to attend within 7 minutes. Unmanned (level 1) A competent boiler operator must attend the boilers on a daily basis….
The announcement by the National Grid that no coal-fired power was produced in Britain yesterday has been widely covered in today’s national news. BBC TV showed the National Grid “meter” with coal at zero. This has been seen as a triumphant step on the way to meeting our climate change obligations. What has NOT been highlighted…
After 3 years acting as Vice Chairman for the CEA, Adrian Rhodes becomes the official Chairman. Taking place at the association’s AGM on Thursday 16th March 2017 which is held in the House of Lords, Adrian’s predecessor, Derry Carr stepped down from his role as Chairman and fondly reminisced about his last three years in the…
Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (Spirax Sarco), which specialises in the control and efficient use of steam, and in peristaltic pumping and associated fluid path technologies, announces that it has signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement to acquire Gestra AG and associated businesses (Gestra) from Flowserve Corporation for a cash-free, debt-free consideration of €186 million (£160…
During my review of the evidence packs and oral examination of the candidates, it became clear that the site have not been operating in accordance with best practice. However, largely as a result of their learning and that of their manager on the BOAS courses, they are now committed to actively addressing the areas of…
Warren Spiers, Managing Director at Spiers Engineering Safety, looks at the possible changes that may come, following our exit from the EU. Synopsis: The machine safety industry should be watching the Brexit process with baited breath. Nobody truly knows what the outcome will be. In fact, all we know is that our relationship with the…
A personal assessment by Kenneth Fergusson, Honorary Vice President of the Combustion Engineering Association. In London, 23rd January 2017 dawned windless, foggy and frosty. 100 flights were cancelled at Heathrow. The BBC reported that the conditions were widespread across the country. Looking at the weather map, I remembered an article written back in November 2003, when…
The purpose of boiler control is to achieve safe operation, reliability and optimised performance with respect to load change response, fuel cost and emissions. In most control applications, repeatability or measurement is more important than absolute accuracy. Accuracy can be adjusted for software, but erratic readings cannot. Drum level is critical for safety and reliability….
From a serious boiler explosion in Hong Kong to a fact finding and training visit to the UK, The CEA’s Chairman Derry Carr with Cochran’s David Branch was involved with helping the authorities in Hong Kong investigate a serious boiler explosion. Then it was on to visit a very well run and organised NHS Estates department at…
During the summer of 2016 Cochran were asked to provide independent advice and guidance following a reportable accident in Hong Kong. To provide this independent advice Cochran asked Derry Carr (CEA Chairman) to attend site and investigate. The Investigation highlighted a number of areas where systems and operation could be improved. As a result, a…
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