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IMFormation August 2011
ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADVISOR
The Energy Efficiency Advisor is a web-based tool designed to assist companies in these
sectors to reduce energy use and costs by analysing, understanding and improving the
efficiency of the energy using processes.
The toolkit is specifically targeted at the relevant industry sectors and enables users to
reduce energy consumption, reduce costs and make informed decisions on investments.
Supported by Intelligent Energy Europe, the advisor toolkit is provided free of charge by
Project SURFENERGY.
The Energy Efficiency Tool is the main component of the Advisor and is downloaded as
a spreadsheet. It is designed to assist companies in the analysis of their energy and cost
performance to enable forecasts on future energy use, thus providing comparisons between
business as usual and potential scenarios which could be achieved through the
implementation of energy saving techniques.
The Tool requires companies to enter detailed data to produce future energy use forecasts
with the main aim of improving energy performance. It also provides a calculation,
enabling purchasing decisions to be made on new equipment. Other features include:
- Setting up an Energy Management System
- Energy Auditing Requirements
- Measure lists and Key Performance Indicators
- Benchmarking Tool
- Investment Guide
Additional information on Energy Saving Opportunities include:
- Technology Intelligence and Roadmap
- Best Practice Guide
- Benchmarking Methodology
- Ideal Factory Priorities
- Life Cycle Assessment Technologies
The Advisor Tool can be found on the SURFACENERGY web site: www.surfenergy.eu
or for the UK Contact Point (the Surfenergy project co-ordinator at C-Tech Innovation)
web site: www.ctechinnovation.com
They are an independently owned SME, providing research and development services,
commercialisation of innovative new products and a multi-disciplinary consultative
service.
Health, Safety & Environment
1. A company was prosecuted by a joint case
brought by the HSE and the Environment
Agency.
The company attempted to mix 22 kg of sodium
cyanide pellets with hydrogen peroxide to make
them less toxic thus attempting to avoid paying a
licensed hazardous waste company to dispose of
the pellets.
An explosion occurred and an employee was
drenched with a hot, toxic chemical solution
resulting in burns to his arms and chest.
The company was fined £12,000 with £14,000 costs.
2. A person was spray-painting in a shed and
accidentally spilled thinners on his trousers. As he
walked across the shed to change, he walked near
to a gas burner, being used to heat the workshop,
his clothes caught fire and he suffered burns to
both his arm and hand, resulting in him being hospitalised
for 16 days.
The Company was fined £20,000 with £6,329 costs.
Company News and Products
Copper Development Association
Antimicrobial Copper Reduces Infection Risk.
Results presented at World Health Organisation’s
infection prevention conference by Dr Michael
Schmidt from a comprehensive multi-site clinical
trial in the US demonstrated the use of
antimicrobial copper surface in intensive care unit
rooms resulted in a 40% reduction in the risk of
acquiring a hospital infection. This is the first
time a reduction in infection risk has been
reported in a copper trial.
For further information, please contact:
angela.vessey@copperdev.org.uk
Anopol Limited
Anopol march into China. In May a first ever
export order to China was received for 18,000 kg
of electropolishing solution for stainless steel,
with the probability of supplying further
consignments before the end of 2011.
Anopol are pleased to announce the appointment of
David Cass as Managing Director of Anopol in
Birmingham.
John Swain is now Chairman and director of both of
the Anopol companies.
Zircotec
Advanced Zircotec coatings cools Aston
Martin V12 Zagatos at Nürburgring 24 Hours.
The use of Zircotec’s coating enabled the racing
car to stay cool at this epic 24 hour race and proved to
be a highly effective, durable yet light-weight method
of reducing the underbonnet temperatures at the 25km
Nordschleife track.
Zircotec offers a wide range of plasma sprayed
ceramic and metallic coatings that protect
components against the effect of heat, wear,
abrasion and corrosion. Lightweight and easily
packaged, it can be applied to a broad range of
different materials including metals and composites.
For further information see website:
www.zircotec.com
Chemical Hazards Communication Society
(CHCS)
The Society is holding a one-day event as part of their
training scheme entitled:
Understanding Exposure Scenarios
Tuesday 13th September 2011
Bewleys Hotel, Outwood Lane
Manchester Airport M90 4HL
Start 9.30, Close 16.15
The course aims to cover the basic principles of
exposure assessment, dealing with the technical
concepts and linking in with regulatory
requirements. It is designed for those involved in
chemical safety assessment and communication,
within the context of product stewardship and
with particular focus on the supply regulations,
including REACH.
For further information Tel: 0844 636 2428
Automotive Industry & REACH
The Automotive Industry has issued Version 3 of
its Guideline on REACH (AIG) published by the
task force (TF-REACH) on 8th July, formed by
representatives of all major vehicle manufacturers
and the automotive supply chain. The TFREACH
recommends a common schedule and
external communication strategy which will
harmonise the sector’s response to REACH and
avoid the duplication and confusion by taking into
consideration the industry’s specific criteria and
tools. Version 3 is more comprehensive,
providing recommendations on numerous aspects
of the REACH Regulation. Beside a new chapter
on CLP Notification, Version 3 contains advice
regarding the Notification of Substances in
Articles, Authorisation and Restriction procedures
as well as downstream users’ obligations in regard
to Safety Data Sheets, a new chapter on Waste as
well as sector recommendations on how to
prepare for REACH EN-FORCE audits
The AIG will be translated into Chinese, French,
German, Japanese and Korean, so as to assist the
global automotive supply chain in understanding
their REACH obligations while also providing
useful recommendations.
For more information and to download a free
Version 3 of the AIG see www.acea.be/reach
IMF News
New Members & Transfers
Student
Jiang, Han )
Sialvi, Muhammed ) Loughborough Uni.
Stuttle, Christopher)
Affiliate
Churchill, Ronald Interplex PMP Ltd
Dunn, John TMD Technologies
Jones, Mark Martec Ltd
Kirkpatrick, Robert Interplex PMP Ltd
Mason, Liam Daido Ltd
Milne, Derek Interplex PMP Ltd
Ryder, Karl University of Leicester
Sollay, Matthew Eaton Aerospace Ltd
Smith, Emma University of Leicester
Warner, Christopher AEM Ltd
Member (MIMF)
Hoodless, Roger BAE Systems
Examination Results
Foundation Certificate (Distance Learning)
French, Alexander * Aerofin Laboratories Ltd
Halliday, Martin * H C Starck
Mayfield, Jonathan # M P Eastern Ltd
McGarvey, Eamon * M P Eastern Ltd
McKinnon, Mark # Morgan Technical Cer.
Purcell, Elaine # M P Eastern Ltd
Whittaker, Thomas # Sandwell UK Ltd
Foundation Certificate (Tutored Course)
Arnold, Christopher )
Gawronski, Damian )
Hill, Kevin # )
Hughes, Brian ) Abbey Metal Finishing
Jones, Martin ) Hinckley
King, Roi * )
Moules, Angela )
Perry, Phillip * )
Principles of Electroplating
Ahmed, Hossam # Jacob Delafon (Egypt)
Electroplating Practice (Tutored Course)
Alder, Ashley # )
Holder, Colin )
Hughes, Neil # )
Murphy, Iain ) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Sealey, Andrew )
Turner, James )
Wilkins, Dean # )
The above have also been awarded the
Technician Certificate having previously passed
the Principles of Electroplating course
* Pass with merit # Pass with distinction
New Sustaining Members
ITW Industrial Finishing
Ringwood Road, Bournemouth
Dorset BH1 9LH
Tel: 01202 596 234, Fax: 01202 573488
Email: abirch@itwifeuro.com
Web: www.itwifeuro.com
ITW (formerly Binks Devilbiss Ransburg)
manufacture spray finishing equipment for the
application and supply of sprayed materials for all
major manufacturing industries and markets.
Change of Sustaining Member addresses
Altimus Ltd
Suite 14, Wellesbourne House
Walton Road, Wellesbourne
Warwickshire CV35 9JB
Tel: 0845 371 2705. Fax: 01789 842237
Email: rob.edmonds@altimus.com
Institute of Corrosion
The Newton Building
St George’s Avenue
Northampton NN2 6JB
Tel: 01928 734996
Contact: Dr Jane Lomas-Hon Secretary
Email: amteccorrosion@hotmail.com
IMF events
Irish Branch
The Branch is holding a seminar on:
Energy Efficiency in Surface Finishing
and Manufacturing
Wednesday 14 September 2011
To be held at:
FG Wilson Engineering
370 Doagh Road, BT36 6XL
Monkstown, Co.Antrim, UK
The aim of the seminar is to lower the impact of
increasing energy prices through energy
efficiency by the promotion of savings on gas,
electricity and fuel without compromising
productivity and existing standards/quality.
Real case studies will be presented by leading
professionals in the surface finishing and
manufacturing field.
For further information and to reserve a place,
contact:
Ann Hopper Tel: 003523 86 2544166,
or email: ann.hopper@dit.ie
Southern Branch
The Branch are proposing to hold a symposium on:
Health and Chemical Safety
Wednesday 3rd November 2011 at
ITT Canon,
Jays Close, Viables Industrial Estate
Basingstoke, RG22 4BA
Details: Clive Arnold 02392 226128
or email: clive.arnold@baesystems.com
Senior Members Meeting
Wednesday 14 September 2011
At Exeter House 12.00-12.30 for Buffet Lunch to be
followed by a talk by Dr Joe Edwards, entitled
“Letters from Korea”.
Please email: david@instituteofmetalfinishing.org
of your intention to attend.
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