The Oil and Gas industry falls well and truly within the category of a high-risk working environment. Few other industries self-regulate more strenuously to continuously improve health and safety. However, PIF has compiled some top tips for maintaining an extra safe working environment.

Deluge Valves are used in conditions that call for quick application of large volumes of water and, for that reason, are often integral components in fire protection systems. In this blog, we explain how deluge valves work, what their advantages and disadvantages are, and where you can lay your hands on one.

In this tutorial article, we cover the factors that need to be taken into consideration when specifying the correct solenoid valve into application, looking at solenoid valve design, materials and reliability.

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has perfected the art of gas handling, with a range of monitoring and control products, which has now been extended by the introduction of two new gas flowmeters, specifically for high volume gases and large flow rates.

Countries across the world are increasingly turning to the undeniably clean and sustainable energy source of hydroelectric power. In this blog, PIF explains the intricacies of this exciting renewable and takes you on a global tour of hydroelectric producing countries. What is hydroelectric power? Hydroelectric power is the production of electrical...

So you've joined the growing number of engineering businesses keen to make the most of the Government’s generous R&D tax relief scheme. Congratulations! You’re potentially on your way to securing thousands of pounds for your company, but there are one or two things you should know first. What you need to know when applying for R&D tax relief HMRC’s...

International Petroleum Week is the recognised forum for the global oil and gas industry and attracts more than 2,000 influential delegates keen to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the sector today.

Murrelektronik helped major machine builder achieve a more compact design whilst retaining identical technical components within the limited space available. The Emparro power supply units and MICO power distribution units proved the ideal solution.

At PIF we have shared a number of articles on female engineers, we are lucky enough to have been given the opportunity by Fine Controls to share with you insights into UCLan’s School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Science, Nicky Danino. Did you know that only 6% of the workforce in the engineering sector is female? Findings by the...

In the designing, operating and maintaining a subsea tieback, an operator has multiple challenges to consider. The way they choose to overcome these challenges will determine the system’s reliability and operability, as well as its ongoing profitability. This real life application story outlines the challenges in subsea tieback applications and provides...

What is Solar Energy? Solar energy is the technology used to harness the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity to power homes, businesses and industry. Solar Energy Applications Solar energy has become such a hot topic that PIF has decided to celebrate ten ingenious solar energy ideas and solar energy applications that are currently lighting...

Mitsubishi Electric Q series modular PLCs installed in Dee Valley Water to produce 50,000 m3 of crystal clear drinking water a day to the inhabitants of Wrexham.

PIF provide with you useful tips for maintaining your steam systems and how to ensure you get the most out of your steam systems at minimal cost.

This tutorial article covers all you need to know about Desuperheaters and the process of reducing the temperature of superheated steam to improve the process of heat transfer in steam applications.

Do you know how to specify the correct flow meter to use in your process application? Whether you work within the water, wastewater, chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, power, pharmaceutical, paper or food & beverage industry, accurate flow measurement is essential. This handy guide will assist when choosing a flowmeter.

Within this article we look at the American brewery industry and offer a few tips by looking at their clean in place system (CIP), to help maximize brewing efficiency and bring home more profit.

Murrelektronik‘s Cube67 Fieldbus Technology proved to be the most economic, and space-saving solution for a 90-metre long cooling tunnel conveyor installation in a Food & Beverage applications. Pre-assembly and testing was crucial to ensure simplified installation, which turn resulted in less time and reduced costs.

This article looks at the importance and regulations surrounding instrument calibration in hygienic and pharmaceutical applications and provides some useful tips to ensure those stringent quality and accuracy standards are met.