Industry Figures Warn Over Future Of Scottish North Sea Industries
Industry figures inked to the oil and gas have criticised the Scottish government’s draft energy strategy , which has outlined plans to reduce reliance on North Sea oil and gas and switch towards more renewable energy. As well as various commitments to increasing renewable energy production both for domestic use and expert, the strategy proposes […]
How Do Airliners Safely Store Fuel?
Fuel management is the most complex and important part of the logistics of flight, as the weight and centre of gravity of that fuel can have a considerable effect on the airliner’s ability to fly in a controlled and safe way. As well as this, due to aircraft flying where the outside air temperature is […]
Who Invented The Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank?
Because of how volatile petrol and natural gas are, we need to consider additional protections to ensure that the structural integrity of the tanks, silos and pipelines are protected at all costs. This ranges from the use of a vacuum relief valve to automatically reduce pressure to more complex systems of sensors to check for […]
When Volkswagen Tried To Cheat Fuel Emissions Systems
Modern fuel tanks are fitted not only with a pressure relief valve but a range of different sensors, systems and fail-safes designed to keep people safe but also ensure that its operator meets appropriate emissions standards. This is not only true for static fuel storage but also in the automotive world, to ensure that passenger […]
Scottish Green Energy Plant To Produce Biogas
A green energy company in Scotland has been given the go-ahead to produce biogas at its plant. South Ayrshire Council granted permission for Grisson Carrick Ltd to install two 5,000m3 anaerobic digestion (AD) tanks, two feed intake tanks, a blending tank, and a process water tank to turn 20,000 tonnes of distillery by-product into gas. […]
How A Faulty Car Design Changed Fuel Tanks
In 1970, an attempt by one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in the world to create a small car to compete with the rest of the world became one of the most infamous disasters in the history of motoring, but one that also changed the course of fuel tanks and the vacuum relief valve beyond […]
Europe Considers Further Moves To Cap Gas Prices
The European Union has been considering further measures to help ease the burden of higher gas prices over the winter, after drawing up an initial package of measures . A meeting of the European Commission led to proposals to introduce emergency regulations that would enable joint buying across the EU to take place. This would […]
The Country That Has Relied On Biofuel For Four Decades
The next ten years will see one of the biggest transitions in automotive history, as systemic bans on petrol and diesel cars will lead to customers seeking alternative vehicles, typically taking the form of either an all-electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid car that supplements itself with a form of biofuel. Biofuels have evolved significantly, […]
Lincolnshire AD Plant To Go Ahead
An aerobic digestion (AD) plant in Lincolnshire has been given the go ahead, despite public concerns regarding smells being emitted from the site. Lincolnshire County Council’s Planning and Regulation Committee approved proposals for the AD facility in Glentham, between Lincoln and Scunthorpe, after plans were altered in response to energy funding rule changes, Lincolnshire Live […]
How Is Biogas Produced?
Biogas is a naturally occurring, renewable energy source that is created when organic matter breaks down and produces gas. This is different from natural gas, which is a non-renewable source of energy and can be created manually by processing organic waste. Biogas is an environmentally friendly fuel that can be used for a variety of […]
