SA Mechanical Engineer April 2017

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Publication of the SA Institution of Mechanical Engineering, incorporating News of Associate Organisations

TACKLING ACID MINE DRAINAGE AT THE COAL FACE HUGE REDUCTION IN DOWNTIME WITH NEW PUMP

SEW-EURODRIVE–Driving the world

We drive the HVAC industry

Quality. Innovation. Efficiency.

Modern building ventilation and air conditioning systems are designed to provide optimum climate conditions for occupants throughout the whole year. As such they must be designed to operate equally well during the hottest part of the day, with maximum sunlight, through to the coldest night time and winter periods.

SEW-EURODRIVE provides a perfect solution to the needs of designers looking to optimise the performance of fans and pumps used in the HVAC applications, allowing them to operate with maximum efficiency under all conditions. Introducing the LTP-B Eco HVAC. SEW-EURODIVE - Driving the world

SEW-EURODRIVE (PTY) LTD Eurodrive House Cnr. Adcock Ingram & Aerodrome Roads, Aeroton Ext 2 Johannesburg P.O. Box 90004 Bertsham 2013 Tel: +27 11 248 7000 Fax: +27 11 248 7289 www.sew-eurodrive.co.za Cape Town Branch Tel: +27 21 552 9820

Durban Branch Tel: +27 31 902 3815

Nelspruit Branch Tel: +27 13 752 8007

Port Elizabeth Branch Tel : +27 41 372 2244/6

Chris Reay: Chairman of the Working Committee: Communications (SAIMechE)

Pockets of “green shoots” are emerging slowly from the ashes, and clients who are growing again are generally able to seek out their previous employees as projects emerge

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Council 2016 - 2018 Office Bearers President........................ Prof JL van Niekerk (Wikus) Vice President................................... A Roos (Andre) National Treasurer............................. G van den Berg

Branch Chairpersons Central ........................................... C Kruger (Carel) Eastern Cape....................... G van den Berg (Gideon) KwaZulu Natal .................... Dr J Padayachee (Jared) Mpumalanga Highveld ................. N Lecordier (Noel) Vaal..................................... Prof LM Masu (Leonard) Western Cape ............................ S Pietrangeli (Sven)

Portfolios: Communications/ Strategic Planning/ Specialist Groups . . ................................CD Reay (Chris) Education (Universities of Technology)......... E Zawilska (Ewa) To be confirmed.......................... G Bartholomew (Bart) Technology Programme.. .................... SZ Hrabar (Steve)

Chief Executive Officer: Vaughan Rimbault National Office Manager: Anisa Nanabhay PO Box 511, Bruma, 2026 Tel: (011) 615-5660 Email: info@saimeche.org.za Website: www.saimeche.org.za Membership Email: membership@saimeche.org.za

Company Affiliates Autodesk as represented by Worldsview Technologies Ainsworth Engineering (Pty) Ltd Alstom Power Service SA (Pty) Ltd Babcock Ntuthuko Engineering (Pty) Ltd Bosch Projects (Pty) Ltd DCD Group (Pty) Ltd Festo (Pty) Ltd Fluor SA (Pty) Ltd Green Plan Consultants (Pty) Ltd Hatch Africa (Pty) Ltd Howden Power (a div of Howden Africa) Howden Projects (a div of James Howden) Kelvion Thermal Solutions (Pty) Ltd MBE Minerals (SA) (Pty) Ltd Megchem

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Mod-U-Flow CC Osborn Engineered Products SA (Pty) Ltd PaCMan Projects & Maintenance PPS Insurance Co Limited Rotek Engineering S.A.M.E Water (Pty) Ltd SA Power Services (Pty) Ltd Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd SEW Eurodrive Siemens Ltd Spirax Sarco (Pty) Ltd Tenova Mining and Minerals SA ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions SA (Pty) Ltd Ultra-Flow Engineering Services CC

Fundamentals of Energy Management Workshop

CPD Validation Number: SAIMechE-1030-12/19 Code

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End Date

Region

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E3617

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31 May 2017 22 Jun 2017

Cape Town East Rand

Vital Engineering (Pty) Ltd Weir Minerals Africa Winder Controls (Pty) Ltd

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Leadership and Project Management in Engineering Workshop

Introduction to Pump Design, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Workshop

CPD Validation Number: SAIMechE-1002-12/19 Code

Days

Start Date

End Date

Region

C9817

2

A9817

2

17 May 2017 19 Jul 2017

17 May 2017 19 Jul 2017

Cape Town Durban

Booking Closure Date 8 May 2017 7 Jul 2017

Implementing ISO 9001 / 2015 in Manufacturing Organisations Workshop

CPD Validation Number : SAIMechE-1014-12/19 Code

Days

Start Date

End Date

Region

E9717

2

24 May 2017

24 May 2017

East Rand

Booking Closure Date 15 May 2017

Introduction to Piping and Pipelines for the Water and Wastewater Sectors Workshop

CPD Validation Number: SAIMechE-1017-12/19 Code

Days

Start Date

End Date

Region

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1

1 Jun 2017

1 Jun 2017

East Rand

Booking Closure Date 22 May 2017

CPD Validation Number: SAIMechE-1010-12/19 Code

Days

Start Date

End Date

Region

C2117

1

13 Jun 2017

13 Jun 2017

Cape Town

Booking Closure Date 2 Jun 2017

Introduction to Machinery Failure Analysis and Prevention Workshop

CPD Validation Number: SAIMechE-1011-12/19 Code

Days

Start Date

End Date

Region

C2517

1

14 Jun 2017

14 Jun 2017

Cape Town

Booking Closure Date 2 Jun 2017

Compressors, Compressed Air and Pneumatics Workshop

CPD Validation Number: SAIMechE-1027-12/19 Code

Days

Start Date

End Date

Region

A6317

1

21 Jun 2017

21 Jun 2017

Durban

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It’s about listening to your clients and getting a clear understanding of what their requirments are and how we can assist them

Quality remains a top priority for Pam du Plessis, managing director of Invincible Valves.

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The company has also taken a good long look at its pricing and sourcing structures and, where possible, has negotiated better deals allowing them to reduce costs

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Your boutique business destination Surrounded by lush gardens in the hub of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, The Peartree in Craighall Park caters for groups of two through to 100 guests in nine well-appointed and equipped business suites.

Breakfast meetings, working lunches, indoor or outdoor dining, half-day and full-day packages including all welcome refreshments, teas and lunches are offered in Standard, Gold and Platinum packages.

Secure parking, business centre, fibre optic broadband AV, lockable space, and an onsite Hair & Beauty Boutique, all underpinned by highly qualified and helpful staff dedicated to ensuring your event is a success, make The Peartree a destination of choice.

www.thepeartree.co.za e-mail: info@thepeartree.co.za Tel: 011 781 1401 41 St. Albans Ave, Craighall Park

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RARE IS REWARDING The Narina Trogon - One of Africa’s most elusive birds.

A rare breed indeed. Rather like graduate professionals.

Contact your PPS-accredited financial adviser or visit pps.co.za to see if you qualify.

PPS is an authorised Financial Services Provider.

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Why should you pay more for quality?

Improved performance with upgraded SKF Explorer spherical roller bearings • • •

Upgraded and optimized as part of the SKF EnCompass Field Performance Programme Improvements in steel composition, heat treatment, geometries, surface finishes, lubrication and seals Extended bearing life in the most demanding industrial applications - can last up to twice as long as previous bearings under contaminated or poor lubrication conditions.

Find out more at www.skf.co.za SKF South Africa (Pty) Limited Tel: +27 11 821 3500, Fax: +27 11 821 3501 Email: sales.za@skf.com, Web: www.skf.co.za

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► EIA Process

► Environmental Risk Assessments

► Geographical Information Systems

► Agricultural Assessment and Advise

► Project Managment

► Wetland and Riparian Services

► Natural Resource Services

► Visual Impact Assessments

► Ecological/Biodiversity Services

► Public Participation Process

► Application Assistance

► Game Ranch Management

► Developement Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

N2 Mnini ECO Duties

Plant rescue

Durban Coal Terminal Site Inspection

Ohlanga Pump station ECO Duties

Freightpak Warehouse Site Audit

Public participation Makhabeleni

Ballito Interchange Botanical survey

Site assessment Sundumbili pipeline

l Tel: (031) 303-2835 l Fax: 086 692 2547 l l Email: info@afzelia.co.za l www.afzelia.co.za l Skills on Site

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Specialised Dewatering Solution Specialised dewatering solutions are being offered in South Africa that are 40% - 80% more cost effective than any other on the local market.

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POWER

GENERATION

T O D A Y

PROMECH PUBLISHING Tel: (011) 781-1401 Fax: (011) 781-1403 Email: samecheng@promech.co.za Website: www.promech.co.za Managing Editor: Susan Custers Editorial Contributors: Liesl Venter and Patricia Holburn Advertising: Louise Cresswell 071 886 1263 Circulation: Belinda Siegruhn DTP: Lindy Fobian HP van Huyssteen, Energas Technologies Project Engineer

Disclaimer PROMECH Publishing does not take responsibility for the opinions expressed by individuals.

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PUMPING SOLUTIONS FOR WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS

Head Office: Cnr Horn & Brine Ave, Chloorkop Ext 1, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Tel: +27(0) 11 393 7181/2 • Fax: +27(0) 86 425 7595 sales@spppumps.co.za • www.spppumps.com 21.06.16 SPP PROD_Brochure.indd 1

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Industrial and Designer Valves Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

Valves for the Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Industry

IDV is the sole distributor in South Africa for GOYEN and MECAIR

Goyen and Mecair offer efficient reverse pulse filter cleaning solutions for air pollution control.

Fire-safe ball valves, gate valves and check valves (double-door wafer and swing type) are internationally approved and CERTIFIED (API 6D), PED and SIL. COMPLETE PRODUCT AND SOLUTION PROVIDERS Tel: +27 11 475 1024 Fax: + 11 679 5461 E-Mail: info@idv.co.za Web: www.idv.co.za

Their technology is acknowledged as market leading, offering tailored solutions for the world’s dust collector manufacturers and system users.

Tel: +27 11 475 1024 Fax: + 11 679 5461 E-Mail: info@idv.co.za Web: www.idv.co.za

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1% 2% 3% 5% Geothermal

17%

Wind

22%

Hydroelectric Nuclear Coal

11%

Gas Solar tide wave Oil Biomass and waste

39% Figure 1. World electricity production from all energy sources in 2014

6.1% 17.1%

Wind turbine gearbox failures caused by bearings Failures caused by gears Others (Lubrication and filtration systems failures are more dominant)

76%

Figure 2. Wind turbine component failure percentage in U.S

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Chris Ngobeni, winding assistant at Marthinusen & Coutts, performing final checks on the generator rotor panel

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Rene Rusch CEO of Elso Holdings cc with Rondhir Haripersad Goscor GM for Africa

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On the Move Mervyn Naidoo has been appointed Group CEO of Actom

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UD Trucks Southern Africa has appointed Gert Swanepoel as the new Managing Director

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Babcock has appointed David Vaughan as the new Managing Director – Equipment

SKETCH10003/2017

Incorporating

Invincible Valves (Pty) Ltd was established in 1982 and since has grown to a medium sized enterprise located in Knights, Germiston Invincible Valves prides itself on service excellent and flexibility by striving to enhance our customer’s bottom line.

Our 6,500m² facility in Knights is made up of 4,500m² under roof being our stores and workshop. The facility is fully equipped to offer a one-stop resource for valves and ancillary equipment which we transport globally.

As an approved BBBEE Level 4 supplier to all major industries within South Africa, we maintain expertise and experience across a broad spectrum of industries and applications with a wide range of products. We offer a comprehensive range of local and imported valves and accessories for the mining, petro-chemical, power generation, water, sewerage and general industries. We have agents in all major centres around the country and service all four corners of the globe.

We offer an in-house rubber lining service for valves, pipes, fittings and vessels which is utilized by many of the country’s major valve manufacturers. In addition we offer complete service, repair and valve reconditioning services for all types of valves.

Our Core Values: We believe in treating our customers with respect. We grow through creativity, invention and innovation. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.

Our Mission Statement: Build long term relationships with our customers and clients, to provide exceptional customer services by pursuing business through innovation and advanced technology.

Our Purpose: To be a leader in the Valve Industry by providing enhanced services, customer service and profitability.

Our Vision: To provide a quality service that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed customers.

Invincible Valves is a proud supplier of quality valve products and ancillary equipment backed by service excellence around the globe. It is the combination of these values that allows us to form lasting business relationships.

Invincible Valves (Pty) Ltd

If it's not INVAL®, it's not Invincible 33 Shaft Road, Knights, Germiston TEL: +27 (0) 11 822 1777 | FAX: +27 (0) 11 822 3666 EMAIL: enquiries@invalve.co.za | WEB: www.invalve.co.za