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Reducing climate change caused by shipping and aviation

07/01/2025

Research conducted at the University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has been used to drive policy changes in the shipping and aviation sectors, bringing greenhouse gas emissions targets more in line with the Paris Agreement.

Switching tracks to public ownership

07/01/2025

Have you ever shelled out an extortionate amount of money for a relatively simple train journey, only to discover that your train is delayed, the toilets are out of order – oh, and just for good measure, there are no empty seats? If you’re British, don’t worry, there’s no need to respond, that was rhetorical.

Medical electrical equipment safety

09/12/2024

IEC 60601 is a series of technical standards that ensure the safety of medical electrical equipment. Public health authorities in many countries recognise the standard as a prerequisite for the commercialisation of electrical medical equipment, so its requirements must be met in different markets around the globe.

How to ensure precision measurements when evaluating electric motor and drive efficiency

05/11/2024

Electric motors consume around 45 percent of electrical energy worldwide, a statistic set to increase rapidly with the ramp-up of electric vehicle (EV) sales. Measuring and verifying the efficiency of both motors and inverters (motor drives) is therefore an increasingly critical task. However, to detect small changes in efficiency, it is advisable to take advantage of a high-precision power analyser.

How to balance harmonic reduction and regeneration

04/11/2024

Energy efficiency is a concern for industrial facilities, with around 66 percent of manufacturers taking steps to improve energy efficiency at their sites – that is, according to a recent survey by the UK Government. However, another concern is power quality and the need to reduce harmonics. So, how can operators balance the two? John Mitchell, Global Sales & Marketing Director at CP Automation, explores.

Test Measurement Features

Reducing climate change caused by shipping and aviation

Switching tracks to public ownership

Medical electrical equipment safety

How to ensure precision measurements when evaluating electric motor and drive efficiency

How to balance harmonic reduction and regeneration