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ABB Ability™ Digital Powertrains monitoring services provide advanced analytics and maintenance planning to ensure the efficient operation of powertrain equipment, including drives, motors, bearings and pumps. A suite of digital solutions including devices, software and services is the centrepiece of ABB’s stand, PC41, at the International Quarrying and Recycling show, Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK,

ABB drives customers now benefit from a complimentary support agreement during the warranty period. A new service from ABB gives users of medium- and high- power variable speed drives complimentary access to a host of services throughout the warranty period. Drive users now receive access to on-site repair, rapid exchange of faulty parts with access to original spares, telephone support during

BMW Group’s Swindon plant makes a high volume of parts for the iconic Mini. This creates over 200 tonnes of scrap steel each day to manage. Previously, scrap steel bales weighing over 200kg were conveyed from the baling machine onto a rotational conveyor and dropped down a chute two metres into a scrap bin. Once full, the scrap bin was transported to the local metal recycling facility. This

From this moment of inspiration he created a lollipop of his own head which won a prestigious design competition, and Sam’s move into the personalized confectionery market was up and running. Three years later, Candy Mechanics is now selling personalized chocolate gifts worldwide, partnering with global luxury chocolatier, Godiva and plans to further its partnerships and products through a

This will benefit operators by enabling enhanced reliability and condition-based maintenance, as well as higher availability and utilisation of grid assets and power networks. In addition, early warnings and alerts will prevent failures and unexpected outages and will reduce risk to operating staff. Overall, these benefits represent operational savings and a reduced total cost of ownership (TCO).

What is your role at National Grid? I am Innovation Manager in the Systems Operation Division with responsibility for the Power Potential project. How long have you been with National Grid? I joined in 2010 after completing my PhD in Power Systems Economics at Imperial College. What set you off on a career in engineering? I took a slightly unusual career route. I was brought up in Macedonia and

Dry-type transformers use solid dielectric materials to insulate the windings and natural air for cooling. This compares with conventional transformers, which are filled with mineral oil to insulate and cool the windings. Compared with oil, the solid insulation is non-flammable, non-combustible and has no chance of a leakage. This gives dry-type units the significant advantage of having an

We are seeing a growth in behind-the-meter energy storage applications in the commercial and industrial sector. This is driven by demand for energy efficiency, energy resilience and additional revenue streams. Energy efficiency From an energy efficiency perspective, the energy storage solution provided by ABB using its Energy Storage Inverters (ESI) can support power quality by improving low power

An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) can bring many benefits to a major rail infrastructure project, particularly when there is a large components of electrical technology. This is particularly true when a direct relationship forms between the owner of the infrastructure and the engineering experts who understand the capabilities of primary equipment. Being able to discuss capabilities and

ABB was appointed in 2015 by Statnett and National Grid to design, engineer and supply two 525 kV HVDC converter stations using HVDC Light, the voltage source converter (VSC) technology developed by ABB in the 1990s. When it enters operation in 2021, the link will enable trading of electricity between the UK and Norway. This will enhance energy security and adoption of renewable generation as the