Landmark flight time recorded for hydrogen-powered UAV
A project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell powered multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has beaten its original test flight target of 60 minutes...
“Breakthrough” three-in-one instrument for biogas measurement
Environmental and industrial measurement firm Vaisala has introduced what is said to be the world’s first in situ 3-in-1 biogas measurement instrument, the Vaisala...
Doppler resonance LIDAR promises advances in sensitivity and real-time performance for atmospheric research
Sensitive enough to detect laser beam reflections from single atoms 100 km away even in broad daylight
Atmospheric research uses pulsed laser beams to measure...
Case study: Indoor air quality monitoring eases staff concern
A case study article from equipment rental firm Ashtead Technology
As a Health Safety and Environmental Consultant, Matthew Brown has experienced increased numbers of enquiries...
The how and why of soil carbon flux measurement
Measuring forest soil carbon flux gives an insight into the health of forest ecosystems and provides feedback on the effects of global warming. Edinburgh...
Building trust in data
Josh Thomas of Ashtead Technology explains how the MCERTS scheme for environmental monitoring equipment provides several important advantages beyond regulatory compliance
Connected gas monitor aims to enhance worker safety and improve emergency response times
Honeywell has launched its BW Solo, described as a connected, serviceable, single-gas monitor with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity. BW Solo provides real-time visibility...
Instrument maker offers free VOC gas table
Gas detection instrumentation firm Ion Science is offering a free "gas table" to customers who register their Tiger and Tiger Select handheld volatile organic...
Instruments offer quick and simple analysis of metal content
Responding to customer demand from a wide variety of sectors, Ashtead Technology has added additional Niton XL3t GOLDD+ XRF Analysers to its rental fleet...
Gas-detection specialist launches high-temperature sensor which provides H2S detection for oil and gas installations...
To support the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, Crowcon has developed a high-temperature hydrogen sulphide (H2S) sensor to work alongside its...
Thermal imaging firm receives $28.7M award for next generation chemical detector
Thermal imaging and threat detection firm FLIR Systems has received an award from the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office...
Humidity measurement devices for Mars are ready for final testing
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is delivering pressure and humidity measuring devices based on Vaisala's technology to NASA's Mars 2020 Rover. The pressure measurement...
Vision system for biomass boilers becomes available in the UK
Bio-waste handling and processing firm Tidy Planet is bringing to the UK market an Artificial Vision System (AVS) for boilers - described as "the...
Bringing anaerobic digester foam under control
Foam generated in anaerobic digestion can be a costly headache for AD producers and their insurers. In this article Sam Gould, Foam Technology Specialist...
All-in-one noise monitoring station suitable for construction sites
Svantek, a manufacturer of noise and vibration instrumentation for occupational health and environmental monitoring applications, has launched the SV 200A all in one noise...
Quantifying contaminants in oil and gas for recycling
Celtic Recycling is the only firm in the UK able to produce 'good as new' sulphur hexafluoride from discarded transformers, a service supported by the use of bespoke gas chromatography equipment, as this case study explains .
Measurement without obstruction?
David Bowers of ABB Measurement & Analytics makes the case for using thermal mass flowmeters to measure biogas flows .
Keeping an eye on nutrient levels
The science behind nutrient pollution in rivers is still poorly understood. Nitrate and phosphate concentrations in the UK's rivers are still at mostly unacceptable levels, although there is also uncertainty about what constitutes an acceptable level
Compact logging of flow and pressure
The MacR6 N from Bell Flow Systems is described as a compact battery-powered device for logging water flow and pressure .
Comment: Clean Air Strategy must consider benzene
In May, the UK Government announced a full consultation on its Clean Air Strategy, a document outlining proposed actions to reduce national air pollution....
