article thumbnail

UK’s biggest CCU plant opens

Envirotec Magazine

Presented as a key milestone in the UK’s race to meet its net zero targets, a new Carbon Capture and Usage (CCU) plant has been opened in Northwich, Cheshire by Tata Chemicals Europe. TCE is one of Europe’s leading producers of sodium carbonate, salt and sodium bicarbonate. Liquid CO2 storage at the new CCU facility.

article thumbnail

Pumps trade association announces additional keynote speaker for its 2024 Annual Meeting

Envirotec Magazine

With expertise in water technology, including holding a global patent in the field of digital wireless power transmission, Mike is passionate about solving problems associated with asset management and total system life cycle cost through digitalisation of assets and advanced data intelligence.

Patents 147
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Europe’s largest electricity-generating waterwheel is operating in Dorset

Envirotec Magazine

Technology from servo gearbox specialist Apex Dynamics is driving the largest diameter electricity-generating waterwheel in Europe. Based near Dorchester, Dorset, it is the largest waterwheel generating electrical power in Europe at 9.0m The BNH waterwheel under construction.

article thumbnail

Anglo-German barrier system won’t float away

Envirotec Magazine

Thermoplastic expert Structure-flex has introduced a unique, patented flood protection system to the UK. However, Mobildeich’s innovative and patented membrane is physically held in place by the weight of the flood water itself, ensuring the barrier remains firmly in place even if the water level exceeds it.”

Patents 130
article thumbnail

Creators of underwater, eco-friendly concrete are finalists in the European Inventor Award

Envirotec Magazine

ECOncrete® founder and CEO, Ido Sella, has been nominated for the award, one of Europe’s most prestigious innovation prizes, alongside late co-founder Shimrit Perkol-Finkel. Launched by the European Patent Office (‘EPO’) in 2006, it honours individuals and teams behind solutions tackling some of the biggest challenges of our times.

article thumbnail

Circular solution for screenings?

Envirotec Magazine

In a year-long trial project that began in February, Carbogenics will put these “screenings” through the high-temperature low-oxygen process of pyrolysis, to produce a patent-pending biochar. Carbogenics says it already uses pyrolysis to turn waste paper into a patent-pending product called CreChar.

Patents 130
article thumbnail

Sponsored content: Hospital-grade air purifier makes Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021

Envirotec Magazine

Rensair’s patented technology was developed to meet the stringent air quality requirements of Scandinavian hospitals. Rensair’s patented technology was developed in Denmark to meet the strict air quality requirements of Scandinavian hospitals.

Patents 130