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- BHP - New Zealand Steel
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- Pacific Lithium (NZ) Ltd.
- Pacific Mechanical Services
- Sullivan & Haddon Group Ltd
Mechanics of Refractory Lining Wear in Rotary Kilns (BHP - New Zealand Steel)
The premature failure of the refractory lining can result in the need for unplanned shutdowns to enable repairs to be made. Due to the need to cool, empty, repair and restart the kiln these "mini-shuts" can last for up to two weeks, with the resulting loss of production and disruption to normal operations. The unplanned nature of such shuts may result in them not being performed in the most efficient, cost effective or safe manner possible. The purpose of this project is to determine the mechanism or mechanisms for the refractory failures and to make recommendations to prevent their recurrence. This project is conducted for and sponsored by BHP-NZS.
Modelling of Vapour Recompression Distillation System (Distech Ltd)
The ERI has developed a model which simulation and optimise a Vacuum Mechanical Vapour Recompression (VMVR) System developed by Distillation Technology Ltd. This research was sponsored by Technology New Zealand and the Technology for Business Growth Programme (TBG). Click here to enlarge the diagram of the Distillation System.
Development of A New Steel Joist System (Howick Engineering)
A new steel joist system being developed for optimum design and cost effective use.
Battery Management System (Pacific Lithium (NZ) Ltd.)
Development of an electronic battery management system for a large battery with up to 1000 single cells for power quality applications.
Spot Cooling (Pacific Mechanical Services)
People are diverse creative individuals each prefers different working environment and temperatures during their working day. Individuals may experience fluctuations in their temperature levels, even though the temperature around them may remain constant. An investigation is undergoing to study the possibility of spot air-conditioning. A new system was proposed and built. Tests have proved that this system works well and has future marketing. Theoretical and experimental investigations are to be carried out for development and optimisation of the system to give it the final design shape. This research has been conducted in collaboration with and sponsored by the Pacific Mechanical Services Ltd.
Development of Steel Products used in Construction (Sullivan & Haddon Group Ltd)
Development of a new speedfloor design.