SA-Designed HVAC for the Military
South African-based Booyco Engineering has upgraded the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a customer’s 8×8 armoured personnel carrier. The latest prototype is the third iteration of a bespoke unit for this longstanding export customer. According to Grant Miller, Executive Director at Booyco Engineering, the key advances in the latest system have been […]
V-belts for Reliability in HVAC
According to BMG, reduced life of V-belts operating in the Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) sector, is a major concern to the industry, in spite of users implementing rigorous system inspection programmes. BMG specialists recommend that replacing conventional rubber V-belts used on air handling units (AHUs) with Fenner High Performance Composite (HPC) V-belts, is a […]
Surface Refrigeration Plant in Mali
Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) Projects has commissioned another turnkey surface refrigeration plant at Société des Mines de Loulo (Somilo) SA gold mine in Mali, West Africa. The Loulo gold field, which includes the Gara, Yalea and Gounkoto deposits is less than 2km east of the border with Senegal on the West Mali gold belt. The […]
Healthcare: a Rewarding Sector for Engineers
Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has registered the first Green Star-rated hospital in South Africa. “With regard to sustainability, we have an excellent track record in green building, with over 100 registrations to date,” comments Mechanical Building Services Associate, Willie Kotze. When Rand Merchant Bank’s South Africa Pandemic Intervention and Relief Effort (SPIRE) […]
Largest Single-build Refrigeration Plant
BBE Projects, a specialist in the design, engineering and construction of mine ventilation, refrigeration and cooling systems, is currently executing a turnkey project to design and construct a refrigeration plant and fan station at Northam Platinum’s Zondereinde No. 3 Shaft Project. The Zondereinde No. 3 Shaft Project, near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo Province, is platinum […]
Major Ventilation and Refrigeration Project
Bluhm Burton Engineering Projects (BBE) is currently working on phase 2 of a turnkey underground refrigeration project at Pan African Resources’ Evander Gold Mine No. 8 Shaft, which will enable the mine to expand its operations and access deeper levels of this high-grade orebody. After commencing with pillar mining at 8 Shaft in 2018, the […]
Retrofitting Air Handling Units
While architects and building engineers have historically focused on thermal comfort and cost reduction when designing and constructing buildings, the SA Department of Labour in March published a new Code of Practice that includes a focus on increased ventilation rates. But simply pumping in air from the outside is not the answer, as SA’s fine particle […]
High-performance Oils for HVAC Applications
A major cause of reduced efficiency in refrigeration equipment arises from using conventional refrigeration oils as opposed to the specialised synthetic lubricants required for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) applications. “Failure to use the correct refrigeration oils can result in leaks, reduced filter lifespan, and increased energy consumption,” says Gerald Langley, at Fuchs Lubricants South […]
World’s First Bearing Bioplastic Cage
Following its development in 2021 of the world’s first bioplastic cage for rolling bearings, NSK can now reveal its initial product line-up. The new heat-resistant cage will be available on its 60 and 62 series of deep groove ball bearings, which are ideal for fan motors in air conditioners. Moving forward, the company will continue […]
To the Notice of the Big Players
“Having developed HVAC systems for the defence and mining sector, we understand the requirements for designing and manufacturing products for harsh operating conditions,” says Grant Miller, executive director at Booyco Engineering. “Our customised HVAC solutions for the local rail sector are based on our proven expertise.” About 15 years ago, the company raised the bar […]
