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CONTENTSAPRIL/MAY 20124 NEWSLP GASTHE VOICE OF THE UK LPG INDUSTRYReflecting the objectives of a thriving,diverse industry and its customers,LP Gas is distributed free to registeredreaders and UKLPG members.Individual copies: £4Overseas subscription: £40 pa.6 PROPANE 100TH ANNIVERSARY8 THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE BEACONS10 AEGPL CONGRESS 201218 UKLPG NEWS22 SPECIALIST SERVICESTHE VOICE OF THE INDUSTRYHAPPY BIRTHDAY PROPANE!Faye SpiersEditorHave Your SayPropane is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The fuel hascome a long way from its roots at a farmhouse in Pennsylvania.Propane now supports a global industry, with more than 150,000direct and indirect employees in Europe alone, and more than1,000 applications.People all over the world use it every day and rely on it for heating,cooking, driving and leisure. So, happy birthday propane, and wewish you many more.The theme of this year’s AEGPL Congress, to be held at the Square-Brussels Meeting Centre in Belgium on June 6–7, is Lpg At The HeartOf Europe. Brussels, the capital of Europe and the hub of internationalpolitics, seems an appropriate place for the lp gas industry to cometogether to discuss how the lp gas sector can and should respond tothe energy challenges of both the EU and wider European continent.With governments across the globe encouraging citizens to useenergy more efficiently, and lp gas set to play a growing role in the energymix of the future, the lp gas industry will join with policymakers and theenergy sector to discuss what the industry and governments should doto help build a sustainable and economically viable energy system.Another of the topics due to be discussed is how the lpg industry canmaximise its potential in the European and North American markets.Although both regions are considered to have mature markets, theAEGPL says its Roadmaps have demonstrated there is enormous roomfor growth in Europe. Congress delegates will take a look at howcompanies on both sides of the Atlantic are using new technologies andapproaches to bring the benefits of lpg to as many people as possible.ISSN 1362-7813. APR/MAY 2012EDITORIALPRG LtdThe Point, College Road, Eastbourne,East Sussex BN21 4JJTel: 01323 646076Fax: 01323 411050Email: publishing@prgltd.co.ukWeb: www.lpgasmagazine.co.ukPublisher: Raymond GrovesEditor: Faye SpiersDesign: Matt SommersPrinted by: Eastprint, EastbourneADVERTISINGTracey LedgerEmail: tracey@prgltd.co.uk© PRG Ltd, 2012All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part ofthis publication is prohibited without permission.Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but thepublishers accept no responsibility for editorialopinions or statements, and no liability forproducts or services described in this magazine.FRONT COVER PICTURETHE QUEEN’S DIAMONDJUBILEE BEACONSSee page 8You can now comment onLP Gas articles on our website atwww.lpgasmagazine.co.ukLP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012 3

NEWSBP to Sell Lpg BusinessBP is to sell its cylinder and bulklpg filling operations in the UK,Portugal, Austria, Poland,Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey,China and South Africa, as well asits non refinery integratedwholesale business, following areview. Included in the sale are lpgstorage terminals, cylinder fillingplants, customer lists, operatinglicences and logistics assets.BP will retain its European lpgautogas business and itswholesale lpg outlets supportingits refinery operations.Tufan Erginbilgic, BP’s chiefoperating officer, refining andmarketing, said: “BP intends toremain a key player in theEuropean lpg autogas sectorand through the fuels valuechains we will have a strategic fitwith our forecourt fuels offer. Wewill also maintain lpg wholesaleoutlets where they support ourrefineries.“We believe that new ownerswill be able to build on theseGleaner Up for SaleGleaner Oils Ltd is up for saledue to the upcomingretirement of chairman BillyLaing and shareholder BrianYoung. The business has 11depots in Scotland andnortheast England.Gleaner, which was foundedby the Young family in 1954and owns the country's mostnortherly service station atSkiach in Ross-shire, was partof the UK Shell distributorframework.Billy Laing, who has beenwith the company since 1961,said: "We are in a very strongfinancial position and thebreak up of the Shelldistributor framework meansthe company is well placed togrow and enter new marketsin the south of Scotland andinto the north of England. Weare no longer restricted tojust Shell products."We have enjoyedconsistent growth over theyears and are strategically verywell placed to take advantageof new opportunities. Wesupply a wide range of fuelUFW Joins FlogasFlogas’ parent company DCCEnergy has acquired energycompany UFW Ltd, based inLeicester. The purchase meansFlogas can now offer renewableenergy technologies, includingsolar, heat pumps, underfloorheating and rainwater harvestingsystems, to its customers.Lee Gannon, sales &marketing director at Flogas,said: “We are delighted towelcome UFW to our team. AtFlogas, we are committed tomeeting the needs of ourcustomers and we arecontinually looking for new waysto offer more. The number ofcustomers requesting energyefficient systems for commercialbuildings as well as homes hasbeen increasing, and thisacquisition is a direct responseto this growing demand.“We are confident that UFW’sexpertise will help our customersreduce their energy consumption.Flogas’ sales teams are now ableto offer their customers thecomplete package by combininglpg systems with renewableenergy solutions.”UFW will continue to operateunder its existing name andmanaging director NigelParkes and commercialdirector TonyFitzwilliams willcontinue in theircurrent roles.UFW's premisesin Leicester.good assets and marketpositions to grow the businessesfurther in the best interests ofcustomers and otherstakeholders, including thosewho work in the business. Wewant to develop world class fuelsvalue chains with an integratedoffer to our customers utilisingour market positions.”BP expects to complete adeal by the end of 2013.Contact BP on 08453 000038www.bpgas.co.ukproducts across differentmarkets, including agricultural,domestic, industrial, marineand petrol stations, and have acustomer base of around16,000. We are keeping stafffully informed as the processdevelops and have alsospoken to unionrepresentatives andcustomers. We will be astransparent as possiblethroughout the sale processwith all interested parties."For more details of the sale,contact French DuncanCorporate Advisory on0141 221 2984www.frenchduncan.co.ukNigel Parkes said: “As one ofthe UK’s leading integratedrenewable energy solutions, weare delighted to grow anddevelop our business under thisnew ownership. We look forwardto seeking new opportunities byworking with Flogas.”Contact Flogas on0116 264 9089www.flogas.co.ukNatural History Museum.Dinner witha DinosaurThe Natural History Museumin London will provide thevenue for a Gala Dinner atthe World LP Gas & JointEuropean LPG Congress inOctober 2013. Dinner With ADinosaur is the latest activityto be added to theconference programme fornext year.Jointly hosted by UKLPG,the AEGPL and World LP GasAssociation (WLPGA), the2013 lpg conference, takingplace at the Queen ElizabethII Conference centre, will seekey decision makers fromover 50 countries descend onLondon and it is expected toattract over 3,000 delegates.UKLPG chair Nikki Brownsaid: “We recognise that weare in economicallychallenging times but areaiming to make the 2013conference the biggest andbest yet. Having access tosome of the world’s topbuyers from globalcompanies right here inLondon offers the UK lpgindustry and its suppliers anunprecedented businessopportunity at a fraction ofthe cost, and using thespectacular backdropLondon affords will helpmake this event trulymemorable.”WLPGA CEO JamesRockall said: “If you onlyattend one event in 2013,then this is the one to be at.Interest is already high, withboth established andemerging markets beingcatered for. Throw in someworld famous locations andvenues and this eventbecomes unmissable.”www.uklpg.org4LP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012

NEWSGasShow Awards LpgGilbert Groot accepts an award for JLM.JLM Lubricants and PrinsAlternative Fuel Systems haveboth won awards at theGasShow 2012, held in Warsaw,Poland, in March, for the lpg,cng and lng markets.JLM, based in The Netherlands,won two INPRO Awards for BestLPG & CNG Additive and BestNew Industry Brand Launch for itsvalve saver fluid.Gilbert Groot, director andowner of JLM Lubricants, said:“The annual GasShow is themost important exhibition forvehicles powered by lpg andcng systems. It is a very specialcompliment receiving theseprestigious awards from industrycolleagues. It confirms to me,once again, just how special andinnovative the JLM products andbrand really are.“Winning a total of two INPROawards at this year’s show iswonderful. This indicates that therapid development of our JLMbrand, and now exporting todozens of countries worldwide,has not gone unnoticed.”JLM has now won the BestLPG & CNG Additive Award fortwo years running.Prins Alternative Fuel Systemsreceived the Best Product awardfor its Direct LiquiMax system inthe automotive lpg/cng systemscategory.Angelique Berden, marketingmanager at Prins, said: “We arevery proud of winning this awardfor our innovative product, as itshows our commitment to themarket and to the industry.”The GasShow 2013 will takeplace on March 6–7 next year atthe Warsaw InternationalExpocentre EXPO XXI.Jerry Witherstone.BES Appoints New MDJerry Witherstone has beenappointed managing directorof BES. The companyrecently moved to largerpremises in Birmingham.Jerry originally joined BESin 2006 and was responsiblefor overseeing the move fromthree separate premises intothe company’s new 77,000 sqft premises that now houseits offices and warehouse.Jerry said: “These areimportant times for thebusiness as we look tobroaden the appeal of what weoffer, constantly seeking tobuild our already impressivecustomer base. Whilst BES isparticularly strong in theMidlands, we have customersacross the whole of the UKand some much further afieldas well. We target professionalinstallers and offer in excessof 15,000 different productsfrom stock.”Contact BES on0800 801090www.bes.co.ukLP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012 5

100TH ANNIVERSARYTHE KEY TOSUCCESSRichard Roldan, president and chief executiveofficer of the National Propane Gas Associationin the US, talks about the work his organisationdoes to support its members.Richard Roldan.I was named president and chiefexecutive officer of the NationalPropane Gas Association (NPGA)in March 2002, although I startedmy tenure with the NPGA in 1995when I joined as vice president ofgovernment relations.The NPGA is the nationaltrade association of the USpropane industry in the samevein as UKLPG in the UK. Wewere originally formed in 1931as the National Bottled GasAssociation, becoming theNational Propane GasAssociation in 1988.Serving our membership iskey to being a successful tradeassociation. The role we play inthe formulation of federal lawsand regulations has saved ourmembers billions of dollars andour work continues tostrengthen the industry’sreputation as a clean, safe andreliable energy source.Today, from our headquartersin Washington, DC, we serve amembership of 3,200companies in all 50 states, with38 affiliated state or regionalassociations and members in 19foreign countries. We representevery segment of the propaneindustry, including producers,wholesalers, transporters andretailers of propane gas, as wellas manufacturers anddistributors of propaneequipment and appliances.Our industry is an importantcontributor to the US economy. In2009, the propane industry servednearly 44 million residentialconsumers, including supplyingprimary heating fuel toapproximately 7 millionhouseholds. We also deliveredenergy to an estimated 875,000commercial customers, 400,000agricultural customers and200,000 industrial customers, andprovided fuel for about 147,000vehicles and 465,000 forklifts, allof which contribute meaningfullyto the US gross domestic product(GDP) and employment.Today, the mission of theNPGA is to advance safety andto increase the use of propanethrough sound public policy.Operationally, this meansworking for members who,regardless of the area of themarket they serve, face thesame challenge – how to remainBy Lisa Thomson, policy &communications manager,UKLPGOn May 17 1912, a liquefiedpetroleum gas calledpropane began lightinglamps and cooking mealsfor John Gahring, the ownerof a humble farmhouse inWaterford, Pennsylvania,USA. Out of this singleevent came an energyindustry that, for the pastcentury, has radicallyincreased the standards ofliving for people worldwide.Considered to be animpractical fuel when it wasdiscovered, propane is nowused by millions of peopleeach day in virtually everyaspect of modern life. Thehistory of how propane hasgrown to become an energycompetitive in an environmentthat is increasingly burdened byfederal mandates.The NPGA positions itself tohelp its members face thatchallenge. In Washington, wehave 18 staff to serve ourmembers’ needs, and the teamworks to safeguard and promoteour members’ interests onissues ranging from hours ofservice regulations to clean airlegislation.We also play an importantadvocacy role. Propane Days isour premier advocacy event forthe whole US propane industry.Each year, hundreds ofmembers travel to Washington,DC, for two days of issuebriefings, guest speakers andmeetings with legislators andtheir staffs.Since 2005, Propane Dayshas served as the propaneindustry’s most importantlegislative outreach programmeand I am delighted to say thatthe event has brokenattendance records for threestraight years, growing to morethan 400 participants last year.This is one of the most effectiveways for our industry to advanceits public policy agenda in thenation’s capital.Propane Celebrates 100 Yearssource so ingrained in ourday to day lives can be foundin the individual stories of thecountless men, women andcompanies that havemoulded the industry for thepast century.Today, the UK lpg industrycontinues in this strongtradition, only now thechallenge is not being viewedas an impractical fuel, but as afossil fuel in an increasingenvironmentally consciousworld. This year, UKLPG willmark the 65th anniversary ofthe industry coming togetheras the LP Gas Associationand ALGED, the grandfathersof UKLPG, which is asconcerned now with raisingthe profile of the industry,streamlining processes andworking to ensure that theindustry is positioned to takeits place as a fuel of thefuture as they were then.This year, the US propaneindustry celebrates itscentennial anniversary.Richard Roldan, presidentand CEO of the NationalPropane Gas Association,will attend UKLPG’s fifthannual conference askeynote speaker to give hisperspective on the USmarket, and he willundoubtedly address ourexceptional fuel’s place bothin history and the future.6LP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012

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THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE BEACONSTHE QUEEN’SDIAMOND JUBILEEBEACONSBullfinch has designed a diamond shaped lpgbeacon to be used as part of a series of over3,000 beacon lightings to celebrate TheQueen’s Diamond Jubilee on June 4.Over 3,000 beacons will be lit on June 4.The Queen’s Diamond Jubileecelebrations in June will includethe lighting of over 3,000beacons around the world tocommemorate Her Majesty TheQueen’s 60 year reign over theUK and as head of theCommonwealth. Her MajestyThe Queen will light the NationalBeacon at around 10.30pmfollowing a Diamond Jubileeconcert outside BuckinghamPalace on June 4.Bullfinch (Gas Equipment) Ltd,based in Birmingham, wasasked to design andmanufacture a special diamondshaped lp gas church towerbeacon that could be usedsafely as part of the beaconlightings that night.Andrew Williams, managingdirector at Bullfinch, said:“During 2010, we were asked tomake some beacons to light upthe length of Hadrian’s Wall tomark the 1,600th anniversary ofthe end of Roman rule. Wedevised 250 beacons to be lit bya team of volunteers at duskwhilst a helicopter flew overheadto record the event. It went verywell and gained a lot of interestfor the wall.“Following that, Bruno PeekOBE MVO, OPR Pageantmaster,The Queen’s Diamond JubileeBeacons, approached us to seeif we could make a beacon forchurch towers to mark TheQueen’s Diamond Jubilee. Heplanned to organise a largenumber of beacons to be lit atdusk on June 4. Many will betraditional bonfire beacons, buta good number will be thebeacon we have designed andare manufacturing.”The beacon had to producethe largest and most colourfulflame possible using a propanecylinder that could easily becarried up a church tower orsimilar building.Andrew said: “We decidedthat it would be best to have twosmaller cylinders than one largeone, and so we arerecommending two 19kgcylinders or even two 6kgcylinders in more difficultsituations. Bruno Peek alsowanted the burner on thebeacon to be diamond shaped,which was a concern, but thediamond burner has proved tobe distinctive, whilst giving acolourful, stable flame.“Another challenge was toThe diamond shaped burner gives a colourful, stable flame.keep the flame alight in windyconditions, which we achievedby adapting one of our standardblowtorch burners andrestricting the air intake to give agood yellow flame, which is theopposite of what is required in agood blowtorch! The Hadrian’sWall burner stood up well to thewind and these jubilee burnersdo too.“The beacon needed to be aseasy to use as possible and tohave the minimum number of lpgas connections, and so thebeacon comes fully assembledwith a standard folding stand tosupport the burner. The useronly has to connect the two lpgcylinders together and connectthe regulator to the manifold onone of the cylinders, which isnormal practice with lp gasappliances.“Safety is very important andso, in addition to the beaconbeing simple to set up, we areproviding two ignition wandswith each beacon in case onefails at the vital moment, aspanner, leak detecting fluid, amanifold and pigtail to link thecylinders together and full safetylighting instructions. The beaconmust be attended at all timeswhen it’s burning, and we arestressing that it must be tried outfirst at ground level to ensurethat the operators are fully awareof what is required.“We’re producing just over500 beacons, and we feelprivileged to have been asked toundertake the project. We trust itwill help make the celebrationsin June a fitting tribute to our‘long to reign over us’ monarch.”The only other Britishmonarch to achieve a reign of 60years was Queen Victoria, whoreigned for nearly 64 years from1837 to 1901. Britain has a longhistory of beacon lightingspanning many hundreds ofyears. A beacon chain, onceused for communication, hasbecome a symbol of unity and isoften the focus of nationalcelebrations.Bruno Peek said: “I’mabsolutely delighted with whatBullfinch have produced for thisspecial, unique occasion andthe company has been apleasure to work with.”Contact Bullfinch(Gas Equipment) Ltd on0121 765 2000www.bullfinch-gas.co.uk8LP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012

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AEGPL CONGRESS 2012Win-Win CollaborationSensile Technologies will beexhibiting on booths 103/104 atthe AEGPL Congress 2012 inBrussels, Belgium, on June 6–7.Sensile Technologies doubledits production in 2012 and hasrecently signed an agreementwith WACnGO Ltd (WAC) for thecompany to make Sensile’sNETRIS telemetry HW unitscompatible with WAC’s system.Uri Artzi, CEO of WAC, said:“Combining the reliability ofNETRIS with the power ofWAC’s end-to-end solutionallows us to offer the mostexciting product on the markettoday. The collaborationbetween two competitors mightnot seem obvious at first, but it’srunning smoothly as it’s a winwinsituation for both parties.”WAC will install NETRIS inBrazil, where the company haswon a contract with a major lpgas supplier.Cédric Morel, managingdirector at Sensile Technologies,said: “I’m thrilled at the newpartnership with WAC. The 10years of experience put into thedevelopment of NETRIS isdefinitely recognised bytelemetry professionals.“The quality and the efficiencyof our production site inSwitzerland, combined with theBlackmer will exhibit onstands 46 and 57 at theAEGPL Congress 2012 inBelgium in June. Thecompany has recentlyannounced the addition of itsLGL3021 multi-purpose lpgpump to its line of standardsetting positive displacementsliding vane lpg pumps.Specifically designed forbulk plant and terminalapplications, the newLGL3021 is approved for useon propane, butane,butane/propane mixes andanhydrous ammoniaapplications.Tom Stone, director ofmarketing at Blackmer, said:smart design of NETRIS, makethe quality over price ratio of ourproducts the highest in the field.We have never lost a customerthat has started with us; all haverenewed their contracts. This issomething that all our employeesare extremely proud of.“Sensile Technologies isNetris installation on an lp gas meter.“The LGL3021 is based onBlackmer’s standard LGLD3transfer pump and providesthe same horsepowerrequirements and foot-toflangeand flange-to-flangedimensions as competitorpumps. This allows for easyinstallation during pumpchangeovers or plantmaintenance withoutchanging piping or motordrives because the inlet anddischarge flanges are on thepump shaft centreline.“What separates theLGL3021 from competitivepumps is that it provides 13to 25 per cent more flow,depending on the lpgrecognised as a reliable partnerby oil and gas companies, notonly for the quality of ourhardware but also for the userfriendliness of our web portaland the level of service we offer.”Cédric says NETRIS’sreliability was confirmed duringthe extreme climatic conditionsinstallation and applicationconditions, a majorconsideration during bulkplant and terminaloperations. LGL3021 pumpsalso feature ductile ironconstruction with an internalrelief valve that protectsat the beginning of this year,when all the units transmittedtheir data successfully, even inSweden, where temperatureswent down as far as –40°C. Thetelemetry unit can now alsomonitor lp gas meters, allowingcustomers to reduce CO2emissions, as meters do nothave to be read manually.Cédric said: “With suchclimatic conditions, lp gasmerchants need a reliable tankmonitoring solution more thanever in order to decide whichtank has to be delivered to andwhen. Traffic conditions weresuch that any delivery savedwas a huge gain in logistics.”Sensile Technologies has alsorecently redesigned its Oil Linkweb portal.Cédric said: “We worked withprofessional designers in orderto make the web portal asobvious as using an iPhone.Using the latest webtechnologies, we havedeveloped an interactive webportal where the requiredinformation for lp gas merchantsis accessible with the lowestpossible number of clicks.”Contact SensileTechnologies on+41 21 805 0310www.sensile.comBlackmer Introduces New Lpg PumpBlackmer LGL3021 lpg pump.against excessive pressures,ensuring performance andreliability even under themost severe serviceconditions.”The LGL3021 also featuresreplaceable casing liners andend discs, and a patentedcavitation suppression linerdesigned to reduce thenoise, vibration and wearcaused by entrainedvapours. LGL3021 pumps areavailable with differentialpressures up to 10.35 bar andmaximum pump speeds of800 rpm.Contact Blackmer on+1 616 241 1611www.blackmer.com12LP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012

COMBINED GAS SYSTEMSEngineering Excellence through Cost Effective DesignDoncaster Office: Unit 1b, Plumtree Farm Industrial Estate,Harworth, Doncaster, South Yorks DN11 8EWRegistered Office: 13 Brookfield Road, Culcheth,Warrington, Cheshire WA3 4PBCombined Gas Systems Ltdis pleased to extend its range of pumps,compressors, vaporisers and air/gasmixers to complement its alreadyextensive range of bulk tank equipment.New to its range are:• Corken pumps and compressors• Algas-SDI range of LPG vaporisers andgas/air mixersAll equipment supplied by Combined Gas Systems issupported by field based qualified/factory trainedengineers and technicians.We are able to offer a full design, installation,commissioning, service and maintenance for this rangeof equipment.Combined Gas Systems is a leading supplier andinstaller of autogas dispensing equipment and supportsthese installations with its 24 hour, 365 days a yearmaintenance support contracts.We are also main distributors for the belowlisted brands:• Corken pumps and compressors• Fisher Controls LP Gas regulators and valves• Chemet LPG tanks• Algas-SDI vaporisers and gas/air mixers• FAS equipment• Gilbarco Veeder Root equipment• Yenen dispensers• Red Jacket submersible pumps• Ninnelt cylinder filling equipment• Rochester storage tank and road tankerlevel gaugesTo extend the life of your assets, we also offer a fullreconditioning service using manufacturer certifiedparts.For any enquiries please contact us on:Tel: +44 (0) 1925 767217Fax: +44 (0) 1925 762670Email: sales@combinedgas.comwww.combinedgas.com

AEGPL CONGRESS 2012Second Sun Adds to NatureAlgas-SDI will exhibit its range oflpg vaporisers on stand 79 at theAEGPL Congress 2012 inBelgium in June.Algas-SDI developed andpatented its first direct-firedvaporiser in 1937 and today itsproducts include lpg vaporisers,catalytic tank heaters and lpg/airblending equipment.John Hartfield, internationalsales manager at Algas-SDI,said: “We’ve sold over 20,000systems in over 112countries spanningsix continents and,for 80 years,Algas-SDI hasstrived to make lpgeasier and safer touse for ourcommercial andsmaller industrial lpgusers.“To better servethis niche, Algas-SDIdeveloped Zimmerand Torrexxelectricvaporisers.Relative toperformance,theseproducts areextremelycompactHYDREXX in packaged system with Boilerand highly efficient.“Traditional water bathvaporisers typically come adistant second or third choice tothese modern and innovativeproducts. Their all aluminiumconstruction provides corrosionresistance, and their weight andcompact size allows them to becarried and installed by oneperson.“Both Zimmer and Torrexx areATEX approved and rated forZone 1. The uniqueheating design of Torrexxallows operation from offto full on in less than 60seconds.”Algas-SDI hasannounced two newproducts for 2012.Second Sun is aflameless, externallymounted catalytictank heater thatrequires only12VDC from avehicle battery forinitial start up.John said:“Second Sunincreasesthe vapourpressureinside anlpg vesselSecond Sun's energy is added to nature's.by augmenting the vapour beinggenerated by the first sun – theone in the sky! Energy providedby Second Sun is added to theenergy provided by nature.Working with nature, SecondSun increases the vapour outputcapability of the storage vessel.”Second Sun consumesapproximately 30,000 BTU/hduring the heater on cycle, andaround 5,000 BTU/h in standby.As the catalytic heating occursbelow lpg’s ignition temperature,the process is flameless.Algas-SDI’s other new productfor 2012 is Hydrexx, a circulatinghot water, or steam, vaporiser.John said: “This product fills theapplication niche where threephaseelectrical power is lacking,or where use of an open flamedirect-fired vaporiser isinappropriate. Hydrexx isconstructed using corrosionresistant stainless steel tubesencased in an aluminium water orsteam heating jacket. The lpgflows inside the aluminium shell,while hot water or steam circulatesthrough the stainless steel tubes.In the event of incompletevaporisation, Algas-SDI's Liqui-Safe valve prevents liquidcarryover from passingdownstream. The Liqui-Safe valvealso provides visual indication of a‘trip’ should high liquid level occur.”Hydrexx is available in 160, 320and 500kg/hr capacities. Hydrexxis also available as a packagedsystem with an expansion tankand hydronic boiler.Contact Algas-SDI on+1 206 789 5410www.algas-sdi.comMobile SolutionVoigt Software unddifferent business fields,Unternehmensberatung which means they can beGmbH will exhibit itstailored for the individualsoftware solutions on booth needs of our customers.”50 at the AEGPL Congress Voigt’s OLGA enterprise2012 on June 6–7 in Belgium. resource planning (ERP)The company has been software can help lpgoperating in the lp gas companies anticipate theindustry since 1987 and its needs of their customers,software was specifically and can be used fordeveloped for lpginvoicing, stockbusinesses.management, customer data,Volker Voigt, CEO at Voigt demand forecasts and routeSoftware, said: “Specific optimisation for deliveries.tasks and problemsVolker said: “Thenecessitate specificorganisation software OLGAsolutions. As no onewas developed for lpgbusiness structure is like businesses. It has aanother, we offer individual graphical user interface andsystem solutions. Our is platform and databasemodules can be usedindependent. Interfaces areindividually and in many clearly defined, which meansOLGA can be implementedeasily into existing softwareapplications.”Voigt’s MOFA mobilesoftware is fully integratedwith OLGA. MOFA can beused by delivery drivers foronsite invoicing and orderprocessing, as well asprinting delivery notes andreceipts.MOFA consists of apersonal digital assistant(PDA) and a mobile printerthat can be connected tonavigation software. Datacan be transferred betweenthe delivery vehicle and thecentral ERP system via aglobal positioning system(GPS), a global system formobile communications(GMS) or a universal mobiletelecommunications system(UMTS) automatically.MOFA can also providetemperature measurements,and the flow meter can beconnected to it, allowingdelivered quantities to beautomatically transmitted.Volker said: “With MOFA,you can do more than justinvoicing on the spot – youcan also plan, deliver, signand optimise at the point ofdelivery. It can calculate anddisplay a customer’s cylinderstock by balancing theamount of cylindersdelivered with those takenaway, and can track theamount of full and emptycylinders. A correct invoicefor lpg and empty cylinderscan then be produced.”Contact Voigt Software undUnternehmensberatung GmbHon +49 7062 91550www.voigtgmbh.de14LP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012

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AEGPL CONGRESS 2012RegO Taking ControlRegO will be exhibiting a rangeof lpg control equipment onstand 83/84 at the AEGPLCongress 2012 in June.RegO is one of thelargest manufacturersof lpg controlequipment in theworld and has beenin the lpg businessfor 80 years. LastSeptember, thecompany added toits portfoliowith theA3212 actuator.purchase of Integrated GasTechnologies Ltd, based inDenmark.Peter Roberts of RegOdistributor ReManufacturingServices Ltd said: “At theAEGPL show, RegO will beexhibiting a wide range for allapplications, with particularemphasis on newdevelopments. These willinclude a new minimum lossAcme fill valve, a heavy-dutyswing check with flow indicator,electrically insulatedpigtails forundergroundtanks, upratedregulatorsand muchmore.“There aretwo items ofparticular interestthat we are proud to beA3217RA actuator.showing. Transport internalvalves have been traditionallyoperated by an air cylinder andcam. This gives no positiveindication as to the state of thevalve as, even with the cylinderclosed, the valve may still bejammed open. Two uniqueinnovations have overcome this.”The valve range is nowactuated by rotary rack andpinion actuators and the shafthas a double link to positivelyopen and pull the valve closed.An external indicator shows theexact position of the seat disc.“Checklocks used foremergency liquid withdrawal on7590U valve.domestic tanks are operated byadaptors when attaching a hoseto empty the tank. By design,some gas escapes whilst theadaptor is being fitted. Forexisting installations, a newadaptor is available thatprevents any gas leakage. As agreater aid to safety for futureinstallations, an improved designwill be on show and shouldbecome the standard for fiveinline tanks.“We’re aware that ourcustomers need stock support,and quality equipment is onlypart of the service. RegOdistributors are required to holdstock, which is backed up by amassive inventory at our centralEuropean warehouse inGermany. RegO valves stillprovide the best value for moneyof all manufacturers and comewith a ten year warranty.”Contact ReManufacturingServices Ltd on01792 224000www.rmsgaseng.comA3219RA actuator.16LP GAS MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2012

www.rego-europe.deValves and Regulators for the LPG-IndustryWe will provide 10 yearswarranty on all REGO Products(terms and conditions apply)Our products areCE or markedas conforming to the following: PED Pressure EquipmentDirective 97/23/EC TPED Transportable PressureEquipment Directive 1999/36/ECOurPromiseOur products are manufactured from thehighest quality components to meet our tradition of excellenceand durability, proven since 1908.ISO 9001 CertifiedREGO GmbH is certifiedaccording to ISO 9001by TÜV Germany.The expected service life of aECII/REGO® regulator (excludingsingle stage) manufacturedafter 1995 is 25 years oncondition that all of ourrecommendations are followed.Samples of our large product range with more than 2,500 articles in stock at REGO Europe, available throughout our network of REGO DistributorsREGO VALVES ARE AVAILABLE FROM: REMANUFACTURING SERVICESPhoenix Way, Garngoch Ind Estate, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 9WFTel 01792 224000 Fax 01792 892224 e-mail carl@rmsgaseng.comTankgas Equipment LtdSpecialist Stockist & Distributors to the LP Gas IndustryRegO: World’s most comprehensive range of IndustrialRegulators, Valves and EquipmentSmith Pumps: Positive Displacement LPG PumpsLiqua-Tech: FlowmetersFull Circle: Swivel Connectors and Flowmeter Vent FlangesLG Equipment: GasGuard Refuelling NozzlesManchester: Self Fill FLT CylindersRochester: Float Gauges & Remote SystemsTel: 0121 506 2760 Fax 0121 506 2769Email: info@tankgas.co.ukWeb site: www.tankgas.co.uk

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As we move into the year, the new Drive web site comes online and work is completed on the new Accredited Distributorscategory. The Autogas Management Team will be meetingagain in April to review the work undertaken to date and todiscuss the installer network and vehicle register. TheAutogas Policy Group which was created to guide thelobbying campaign undertaken in 2010 now becomes theAutogas Development Group, and I am delighted that JemAldridge of Autogas Limited will Chair this group. We willbe seeking nominations for membership of this group anddrafting terms of reference shortly. Mike Chapman ekekekekekeikikMik

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