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03 Feb 2016
Cambridge Take the Silenced Approach to NOx Reduction
Agriemach have recently delivered a complete SCR NOx Reducing assembly with a difference. This particular system fitted to a MTU 1.2MW Gas Engine offers both NOx Reduction and Silencing down to 60dB(A)@1m. The system has been fully engineered around the customers’ requirements, with future consideration over possible additional assemblies taken into account. The scope of supply consisted of Consultation, Engineered Design with Silencing Functionality, Production and Delivery, Ancillaries Supply such as Bulk Urea Tank and Urea Transfer Pump, and Bespoke Heat Insulation to Cover both Mixing Duct and Reactor/Silencer with Service Door and Port Access as a consideration over design. AdBlue quality is very important. The specification for the urea solution purity should be according to the standard for engine applications (see ISO 22241-1 (DIN 70070) and by ISO 22241-2 (DIN 70071) for reference). ISO 22241-1 specifies the quality characteristics of the NOx reducing agent and ISO 22241-2 specifies test methods required for determination of the quality characteristics of the NOx reducing agent specified in ISO 22241-1. Made by synthesis only, not diluted. What is NOx? Nitrogen Oxides are a hazard to human health. Scientific evidence links NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide) exposure, ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours, with adverse respiratory effects including airway inflammation in healthy people – to increased respiratory symptoms in people with asthma. Ozone or Smog is formed when NOx and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) react in the presence of heat and Sunlight. These particles affect anyone that comes into contact with them – they get deep into the respiratory system and alter lung tissue; causing a long term effect on human health. Most Susceptible: Children, the elderly and people with existing lung disease. This is the motivation for legislators to lower the NOx limits.
15 Jan 2016
NRMM Diesel Particulate Filters | Komatsu PC138US-8
Agriemach have recently supplied a number of “Direct Muffler Replacement” Diesel Particulate Filters for retro-fit on a selection of Komatsu PC138US-8 Excavators, which will now bring these machines up to NRMM compliance for operating within Central London. Agriemach Diesel Particulate Filters are certified by the Energy Saving Trust and listed on their approved product register, along with Agriemach being an approved supplier and installer. These particular filters from the Agriemach DPF range are passive regenerating, which means as the carbon deposits (soot) are collected, it is burnt off utilising the exhaust gas temperature, along with benefiting from an Oxidation Catalyst in front of the filter for converting CO and HC emissions. The filters are high efficiency and come complete with data loggers and “in cab” monitor display, to ensure that the operator is aware of filter operation at all times. Agriemach offer either fully engineered muffler replacements or standard off-the-shelf designs for NRMM engines up to any size, and stationary engines up to 5MW. The filters offer a 99% efficiency for PM (particle count), 85% PM (gravimetric), 90% CO and 80% for Hyrdrocarbons. Since 2008, heavy duty diesel road vehicles have had to meet emissions standards for PM to avoid being charged for travelling within the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ).The Mayor has recently announced his intention to introduce an ultra low emission zone in central London from 2020. This will require all vehicles to be either zero or ultra low emission. It is also important to take action to reduce emissions from non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) to protect and improve the health of London residents. The latest version of the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory estimates that in 2010 the NRMM used on construction sites was responsible for 12% of NOx emissions and 15% of PM10 emissions in Greater London. 2015 EMISSION STANDARDS From 1 September 2015 NRMM of net power between 37kW and 560kW used in London will be required to meet the standards set out below. This will apply to both variable and constant speed engines for both NOx and PM. These standards will be based upon engine emissions standards set in EU Directive 97/68/EC and its subsequent amendments. NRMM used on the site of any major development within Greater London will be required to meet Stage IIIA of the Directive as a minimum; and NRMM used on any site within the Central Activity Zone or Canary Wharf will be required to meet Stage IIIB of the Directive as a minimum. From 1 September 2020 the following will apply: NRMM used on any site within Greater London will be required to meet Stage IIIB of the Directive as a minimum. NRMM used on any site within the Central Activity Zone or Canary Wharf will be required to meet Stage IV of the Directive as a minimum. These requirements may be met using the following techniques; • Reorganisation of NRMM fleet • Replacing equipment (with new or second hand equipment which meets the policy) • Retrofit abatement technologies • Re-engining All eligible NRMM should meet the standards above unless it can be demonstrated that the machinery is not available or that a comprehensive retrofit to meet both PM and NOx emission standards is not feasible. In this situation every effort should be made to use the least polluting equipment available including retrofitting technologies to reduce particulate matter emissions. These NRMM emissions standards will apply to all construction projects which are active from September 2015 including those which commenced before this date. An inventory of all NRMM should be kept on-site stating the emission limits for all equipment. Reference: https://nrmm.london/nrmm For further details on Agriemach DPF`s, visit the NRMM Diesel Particulate Filters product page, email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1342 713743
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15 Jan 2016
Radiator Relief | 1938 Austin Big Seven
Our DEI Radiator Relief has recently been given a 5 star review for its performance on a 1938 Austin Big Seven! The DEI Radiator Relief line has been a firm favourite with our customers for many years, receiving only positive feedback. An extract from this review states “Despite a new radiator and clean out of the waterways etc. still overheated and boiled over on long runs in summer. It now runs much cooler and warms up quicker. It Does What Is Says On The Label!” New Radiator Relief supercharges your radiator by transferring heat more efficiently through the radiator. Similar to the original formula this proven coolant additive will reduce your operating temperature up to 17°C reducing engine wear that occurs during extreme use. NEW Radiator Relief is also formulated with a corrosion inhibitor that reduces mineral deposits. This is the first additive that maintains pH levels that otherwise fluctuate over time resulting in core damage. • 17°C lower operating temperature • 50% quicker warm up • No mixing required, just add to cooling system • Compatible with water and all anti-freeze mixtures • Safe with alloys • 100% Biodegradable, non corrosive and non toxic • For use in all water-cooled engines. SIMPLY THE BEST COOLANT ADDITIVE ON THE MARKET TODAY. For further details on our DEI Radiator Relief, visit the Cooling product page, email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1342 713743
15 Jan 2016
NOx Reduction for Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Towards the end of last year Agriemach commissioned their Selective Catalytic Reduction NOx Reducing System at the New Alder Hey Childrens Hospital – a hospital that cares for over 270,000 children and families every year; with the new hospital design being inspired by children. The scope of works supplied by Agriemach for this Guascor Biodiesel CHP consisted of Consultation, Engineered Design, Production and Delivery of the complete SCR system. The requirement was to bring the raw NOx down by 90% which was achieved with ease. The developers listened carefully to children who shared their own vision for the new hospital and thousands of families took part in one of the NHS’s biggest ever public consultations. In fact, many suggestions like better access to fresh air and nature. A hospital built entirely in a park is something new in the treatment and care of children. It’s not just a first for the UK, there’s nothing like it anywhere in Europe. Alder Hey in the Park is inviting, warm, happy, calming and educational, essentially a home-from-home for children who need care. It has spacious wards where patients can enjoy privacy and dignity with plenty of space to accommodate parents. Although only being a tiny part of such a huge development, Agriemach feel honoured to have been able to help with such a project while working with a leading CHP packager. For further details on Agriemach SCR Systems, visit the Selective Catalytic Reduction product page, email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1342 713743
15 Jan 2016
NOx Reduction Comes to London Town
Agriemach have recently commissioned their NOx Reducing Selective Catalytic Reduction System on a 500kW Perkins Natural Gas engine, at the Battersea Reach Development in London. The scope of works consisted of Consultation, Engineered Design, Production and Delivery, Ancillaries Supply such as Bulk Urea Tank & Transfer Pump, Urea Delivery and Remote Fill Point Cabinet, along with Bespoke Thermal Insulation to cover the Reactor. Cold and Hot Commissioning. This particular system was required to meet a NOx limit of 15mg/Nm3@5%O2 – a 98% NOx Reduction. Battersea Reach is the award-winning riverside development that has created a coveted new residential address for London. The 13 acre riverside site is located close to the heart of the capital, on the banks of the River Thames. It’s superbly appointed properties offer easy access to the capital with local Underground stations Putney Bridge, Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway providing links to the extensive Underground network and nearby Wandsworth Town Overground station providing a quick link for the national rail services. Battersea Reach will provide within Trafalgar and Quarter Houses: One and two bedroom apartments and three bedroom penthouses. Served by an exclusive range of facilities including a 24 hour concierge, 300 metres of tranquil riverside walkways, and a residents’ gym and business centre, as well as stylish dining and leisure destinations. At Quarter House, Pinnacle House and Trafalgar House they have included a variety of features to reduce environmental impact and make it easier for residents to live a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. For further details on Agriemach SCR Systems, visit the Selective Catalytic Reduction product page, email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1342 713743
16 Nov 2015
ENERGY4POWERLIVE 2015 – Combined Emissions Technology
Agriemach will once again be exhibiting at this year’s ENERGY4POWERLIVE event on the 17th November 2015 at London’s Hilton on Park Lane, Stand 12. We will also be giving a talk on “Combined Emissions Technology”. This one day event is the perfect source of information for the stationary engine market, bringing market leading suppliers together and offering a selection of presentations covering topics from Combined Emissions Technology to Trade Associations such as AMPS. There will be a wealth of product literature to take away and is simply the best event to see all of the new technology available in this market. Registration is free and can be completed by following this link ENERG4POWERLIVE Pre-Register We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there.
12 Oct 2015
Agriemach | Suppliers of AdBlue® UK
Agriemach are proud suppliers of AdBlue® made in the UK. Offering pre-packaged containers from 2 litres to 1000 litre IBC tanks, as well as bulk deliveries covering all of the UK and Ireland. Simple and safe to use anywhere, our AdBlue® has the high quality required within any manufacturer’s warranty, ensuring purity according to ISO22241 standards. ISO22241 specifies the quality characteristics of the NOx Reducing agent and ensures peace of mind for anyone adding this to their SCR system (Selective Catalytic Reduction). Do not settle for a "below standard" reductant, or it could be potentially fatal for your NOx reducing system and cost you thousands in repair costs. What is AdBlue®? AdBlue® is the VDA registered trademark for Aqueous Urea Solution 32.5% that is used with the Selective Catalytic Reduction system (SCR) to reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen from exhaust gas. AdBlue® is a 32.5% solution of high-purity urea in de-mineralized water that is clear, non-toxic and safe to handle. It is non-explosive, non-flammable nor harmful to the environment. AdBlue® is classified under the minimum risk category of transportable fluids. AdBlue® is neither a fuel, nor a fuel additive and needs to be used in a dedicated tank in your application. Should you spill AdBlue® on your hands, simply wash it off with water. Why does AdBlue® quality matter? Various actions can affect the quality of AdBlue®. To prevent contamination, it is imperative that foreign materials do not come into contact with the solution. Using contaminated AdBlue® can lead to expensive catalyst replacement costs. The AdBlue® trademark is currently owned by the German Association of the Automobile Industry (VDA), who ensures quality standards are maintained in accordance with ISO 22241 specifications. Ensure that you only buy a reagent for your SCR Scrubber System that bears the name AdBlue® with the registered trademark (®) on the product label. Buying AdBlue® from Agriemach is a guarantee of the correct specification required for use with your SCR application.
21 Aug 2015
Chalwyn Air Intake Shutdown Valves
Agriemach offer a complete range of Air intake shutdown valves (often referred to as AISV, ASOV or Emergency Shutdown valves, ESD) and systems which provide emergency overspeed shutdown protection for diesel engines. They are the most effective way of preventing a runaway situation. The valves completely block the engine air intake system, cutting off an uncontrolled external fuel source and the air required to keep the engine running.
29 Jul 2015
Piusi Pumps
Agriemach offer a wide range of electric pumps specifically designed for fuel transfer. Our Piusi range includes self-priming, CE-certified AC pumps (120/230 V) and DC pumps (12/24 V) DC. Compact and easy to handle, they offer long service life and excellent value for money. Our Piusi pumps can be supplied with a wide range of accessories that make them quick and easy to install on any plant. The range of models for diesel fuel consists primarily of vane pumps, which ensure high flow rates and operating cycles of up to 30 minutes. They are all self-priming and equipped with a By-pass valve to avoid over-pressurisation. The range of pumps for oil includes gear pumps (Viscomat gear), capable of transferring dense fluids at high pressures without damaging the motor. The Visco-Flowmat is a particularly acclaimed model, which switches the pump on and off automatically. Agriemach also supply membrane pumps for AdBlue and water. The pump is made with materials that are compatible with aggressive liquids, such as urea (AdBlue) and screen-wash. For applications where no power supply is available, Agriemach offers hand-operated rotary or piston pumps by Piusi that can be installed directly on drums. For further details please visit our Fluid Handling Equipment Page or call our offices +44 (0) 1342 713743.
22 Jul 2015
Agriepure™ Diesel Filtration Systems
Agriemach offer a range of mobile and stationary Diesel Filtration Systems and Diesel Polishing Systems to assist in preventing, or curing, problems associated with diesel fuel. Through our experience we are able to advise on each individual case and offer a solution no matter how large or small the problem is. With case studies of applications ranging from tank sizes of 50 litres to 100,000 litres, we are able to offer advice on the best solution. We have the knowledge and expertise to develop bespoke systems based on individual requirement, and are able to meet the strictest regulations for health & safety. We offer filtration systems that can be powered by 110v which are popular for site work, 230v for standard applications, along with 12v and 24v systems for remote filtration and fuel polishing, and even ATEX certified Filtration Systems which are in use on off-shore oil platforms - we simply offer a comprehensive range of solutions. Our design team have over 15 years of experience in this field and have come across some of the worst diesel bug and fuel contamination issues in the harshest environments. This enables us to offer the most effective products on the market today.
19 Jun 2015
Fuel Polishing System – Diesel Filtration
The Agriepure range of Fuel Polishing Systems from Agriemach offers superior efficiency of filtration and reliability. We offer 10 standard Fuel Polishing Systems which accommodate a selection of different flow rates, inlet and outlet sizes and of course choice of power options. We also offer a bespoke build service, as we believe it is important to accommodate our customer’s needs for diversity and preference. Our Standard mobile fuel polishers, Systems 1 to 4, offer flow rates from 25 litres per minute, to 80 litres per minute, while filtering particulates down to as little as 2 micron in size and separating free water. We decided not to “reinvent the wheel” and make our own filters; so we use only original Parker Racor filters to provide our customers with reliable high filtration efficiency. These systems are available in 12v, 24v, 110v, 230v and ATEX Pneumatic driven pump choices. Our DEP-280 High Flow Fuel Polishing System is used for bulk fuel tanks for either polishing the fuel or transferring the fuel, occasionally from old tank to new. This system offers filtration of particulates down to 5 micron, water separation and a flow rate of 280 litres per minute. The system is built with a primer pump to fill the system, before switching over to the main pump which provides the high power necessary to move fuel at such a high flow. The clear bowl filter assemblies offer instant inspection of the fuel as it is being filtered, and offers a drain valve at the bottom of each filter chamber for draining the separated water. Our line of fuel polishing cabinets are second to none, boasting remote automation through an intelligent control panel, accepting signals from multiple switches and sensors in order to monitor and maintain itself. We offer remote signalling such as a link to the building management system, email or telephone call out should the system experience an event or unscheduled shut down. There are a whole host of options available which include a selection of flow rates, filtration efficiencies down to 1 micron including water separation; diesel bug killer magnet packs and even fuel heating systems for those very cold applications where the fuel begins crystallising. We also offer ATEX certified systems for use in hazardous areas, petrochemical, offshore etc – as well as a unique demulsification system for separating water that has mixed with the fuel. Away from diesel filtration we also offer a range of hydraulic oil polishing and filtration systems which come in a selection of sizes and power options. For further details please click Fuel Polishing Systems to view the range, email us [email protected] or call us +44 (0) 1342 713743
17 Jun 2015
Spark Arrestors
Agriemach supply Spark Arrestors globally and for many different applications where internal combustion engines are being used in hazardous zones. Spark Arrestors are commonly used for vehicles and machinery that will be working on sites that have flammable Materials, Liquids and/or Gasses that could ignite if they came into contact with sparks produced from an engine. Likewise, Agriemach also offer Chalwyn Air Intake Shutdown Valves to starve the engine of oxygen should fuel become airborne and allow the engine to begin over-speeding. A recent installation of both spark arrestors and Chalwyn valves on 2x Nissan Navara Pick Ups saw a seamless installation with adjustment on the valve taking no time at all. As the Agriemach Spark Arrestor is so compact and designed for ease of installation; this was fitted within a matter of minutes, requiring no cutting, welding or any interference with the existing exhaust installation. Both Spark Arrestors and Chalwyn Valves come with full Certificate of Conformity for use on hazardous sites and are widely use throughout the world. When it comes to exhaust systems Agriemach supply a comprehensive range of solutions, from the above Spark Arrestors, to Exhaust Catalysts (or Catalytic Converters), Soot Filters and NOx Abatement systems also known as Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems. Covering both mobile and stationary engine applications, we can offer a solution for any system. Both the environment along with general air quality is vitally important, and Agriemach pride themselves in supplying state-of-the-art products to protect it. For further details on any of our products, please either visit our website product pages at www.agriemach.com, email us [email protected], or call us +44 (0) 1342 713743