BES News

Plant Engineer Jan Feb 2012 front cover

NCC reclaims 125 tonnes of process plant

2nd Feb 2012

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After seven months of work, AIC group is putting the finishing touches to making 125 tonnes of reclaimed equipment operational for the National Composites Centre (NCC) in Bristol.

Plant Engineer Jan Feb 2012 front cover

Regulator report reveals no danger at UK's nuclear power plants

1st Feb 2012

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Safety reassessments undertaken at UK nuclear power plants, in light of events at Fukushima Daiichi following last year's earthquake and tsunami, have revealed no fundamental weaknesses.

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HSE’s cost recovery plan is wake-up call for plant managers

1st Dec 2011

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Proposals by HSE (the Health & Safety Executive) to charge for inspectors' time, if health and safety breaches are detected, could have serious financial implications for some plant managers.

EU regulation to improve efficiency

10th Oct 2011

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The new EU motor regulations, introduced last June, will drive more efficient compressor plant, while also reducing carbon and energy costs, according to compressor manufacturer Mattei.

Guidance on safety-critical tasks

3rd Oct 2011

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New guidance is now available from The Energy Institute (EI) and DNV (Det Norske Veritas) on managing human factors in the analysis of safety-critical tasks on plant.