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Maintenance-free plant generator

Monday 15 December 2008

RAFAEL Waters, from the Uppsala University Division of Electricity, has played a leading role in the designing and construction of a wave power plant said to be uniquely durable and maintenance-free.


Bougainville mine closer to reopening

Wednesday 03 December 2008

BOUGAINVILLE Copper says it is getting closer to restoring the Panguna mine on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, which has been closed since 1989.


Isolation devices protect maintenance technicians

Friday 28 November 2008

UNLIMITED Spaces has released a range of products including plant isolation or lockout tagout (LOTO) devices, to ensure the safety of maintenance technicians during isolation procedures.


Irish quarry slashes maintenance with new gearboxes and bearings

Monday 17 November 2008

BALDOR claims its high-reliability gearboxes and bearings have slashed conveyor maintenance and energy costs at a quarry in Ireland.


Falling electrical maintenance and installation standards in mines

Monday 27 October 2008

THE QUEENSLAND Department of Mines and Energy has raised concerns regarding a perceived fall in the installation and maintenance standards of electrical equipment in underground coal mines.


Future wave of engineers awarded with study boosts

Monday 27 October 2008

SEVENTEEN power engineering students have received $8000 bursaries from the Queensland Power Engineering Alliance to boost their studies.


Electrical upgrades to keep Bowen mines going

Monday 15 September 2008

MINES and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has announced an $80m upgrade project for the Bowen region’s electrical infrastructure , including a new substation and high voltage power line.


Power substation to be upgraded

Friday 15 August 2008

ENERGEX will be embarking on a $2.9m project to upgrade its Bromelton power substation in Queensland.


Electrical maintenance issues addressed quickly

Tuesday 29 July 2008

QUEENSLAND Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson said he has addressed the maintenance concerns raised by unions about the state’s electricity network.


Pipe joint fails under pressure

Tuesday 08 April 2008

THE Department of Mines and Energy has issued an alert following the failure of a ‘Y’ piece pipe under pressure at a mine preparation plant.


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