African Petrochemicals Edition_16.2

Quarterly Edition 16.2 

IN THIS EDITION 

GARLOCK SEALS AND SEALING SYSTEMS FOR SEALING INTEGRITY IN OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS 

ANOTHER 68 SOUTH DURBANITES GRADUATE FROM ENGEN’S COMPUTER SCHOOL

GT BTX Commercial Plant 

in operation. 

SULZER GTC WINS AWARD WITH SIBUR KSTOVO FOR BENZENE PRODUCTION 

COMPLEX MODERNIZATION PROJECT IN RUSSIA 

Sulzer GTC Technology has signed an agreement with JSC SIBUR-Neftehim (SIBUR) to provide its licensed pyrolysis gasoline 

(pygas) processing technologies, including design of the fractionation, first and second stage hydrotreating, aromatics extraction 

and thermal hydrodealkylation technologies for the modernization of a benzene production facility at SIBUR’s Kstovo olefins 

production plant near Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia. 

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The modernized facility will serve as a 

hub for processing full range pygas from 

several SIBUR facilities, allow production 

of high-purity benzene with the lowest 

cash cost, and recover non-aromatics to 

be used as cracker feed. Sulzer GTC will 

design a new GT-BTX® unit as well as revamp 

the existing pygas fractionation; first and 

second stage hydrotreating; and the thermal 

hydrodealkylation unit to process additional 

feed. Scope of supply includes the basic 

engineering package, technical services, 

proprietary catalyst, solvent and equipment. 

“We are pleased to work with such a 

prestigious company as SIBUR to provide 

effective solutions for producing aromatics 

from pyrolysis gasoline and modernizing 

olefins production complexes,” said Ilya L. 

Aranovich, Sulzer GTC Director of Licensing 

for North America, Europe, and CIS Countries. 

He added, “We are excited to extend our track 

record of providing leading-edge solutions 

to improve the economics of naphtha-based 

crackers for clients in the CIS region and 

around the world.” 

Image Caption: Sulzer GTC will design a new 

GT-BTX® unit as well as revamp the existing 

pygas fractionation; first and second stage 

hydrotreating; and the thermal hydrodealkylation 

unit to process additional feed. 

About Sulzer GTC Technology and JSC 

SIBUR-Neftehim 

Sulzer GTC Technology, based in Houston, 

Texas, is a global licensor of refinery and 

petrochemical process technologies that 

offer a variety of approaches for managing 

aromatics and other high value-added 

molecules in petrochemical complexes. 

These technologies include the GT-BTX® 

Extractive Distillation process for recovery of 

aromatics; GT-Styrene® Extractive Distillation 

process for recovery of styrene monomer; 

GT-C5SM Extractive Distillation process for 

recovery of isoprene, piperylenes and DCPD; 

GT-TolAlkSM/GT-TransAlkSM – alkylation/ 

transalkylation of toluene to produce mixed 

xylenes, and others. 

JSC SIBUR-Neftehim (SIBUR), is a subsidiary of 

PJSC SIBUR Holding - the largest integrated 

petrochemicals company in Russia. SIBUR 

operates 26 production sites across Russia 

and has 27,000 employees. SIBUR serves more 

than 1,400 companies in the energy, chemical, 

consumer, construction, automotive and 

other industries in approximately 75 countries. 

The company was founded in 1995 and is 

headquartered in Moscow, Russia. 

About Sulzer 

Sulzer, headquartered in Winterthur, 

Switzerland, is a global industry leader in 

pumping solutions and services for rotating 

equipment, as well as separation, mixing and 

application technology. 

Sulzer Chemtech provides processing 

industries with mission critical technologies 

and equipment, whether they are in the oil 

& gas, chemical, pharmaceutical or food and 

beverage sectors. 

Our capabilities extend from technology 

licensing through products to services, 

offering customers a one-stop concept for 

the design, manufacture, maintenance, repair 

and upgrade of process equipment. 

The range covers individual components, 

such as column internals, complete units, 

skids and technologies for refineries, 

petrochemical and bio-polymer plants. 

With over 180 production and service sites 

around the world, we deliver solutions that 

truly support our customers. 

In 2018, we achieved sales of CHF 3.4 billion 

with around 15’500 employees. Our shares 

are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: 

SUN). 

www.sulzer.com

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CONTENTS 

Sulzer GTC Wins Award with SIBUR 

KSTOVO for Benzene Production Complex 

Modernization Project in Russia ..................... 2 

Converting Shelter-In-Place Locations to 

Zero Vulnerability Safe Havens ..................... 4 

On course in deep cold ...................................... 5 

Garlock Seals and Sealing Systems 

for Sealing Integrity in Oil and Gas 

Applications ........................................................... 6 

thyssenkrupp brings the test laboratory to 

the customer’s doorstep ................................... 8 

Rockwell Automation Announced 

as Founding Member of ISA Global 

Cybersecurity Alliance ....................................... 9 

Stafsjö Knife Gate Valves used worldwide to 

protect valuable installations from fires ...... 9 

Veolia Upgrades Water Treatment Plant for 

Mozambique Bottling Plant .......................... 10 

Rand-Air’s Oil-Free Compressors, Portable 

Generators and Nitrogen Generators ensure 

‘well-oiled’ Refinery shutdowns ................... 12 

ARCA Anti-Surge Control Valves in 

Operation ............................................................ 13 

Skyriders has a blast deploying UHP 

cleaning at large petchem tank ................... 14 

Mobile CO2 Measuring Device ...................... 15 

Protect Your Equipment with Smart 

Lubrication Accessories .................................. 16 

Fast and accurate automatic pressure 

testing and documentation of critical 

regulatory and compliance calibrations ...17 

The Brands we love! Engen remains SA’s 

favourite petrol station ................................... 18 

New head of thyssenkrupp Technical 

Training Academy spearheads training 

centre excellence ...............................................20 

Zwick for Molten Sulphur or Sulphur 

Tail Gas ..................................................................22 

Another 68 South Durbanites graduate 

from Engen’s Computer School ....................23 

Air Products Continues 50 th Birthday 

Celebrations with Prestigious Golf Day .....24 

HFT adds StatGuard fuel storage tank 

filtration to its African offering ..................... 25 

Sasolburg Roadshow ....................................... 26 

HF launches Kenya’s first WhatsApp 

Banking ................................................................28 

Bitumen measurement under difficult 

conditions ............................................................ 29 

Fixing lubrication storage can help avoid 

90% of contamination .....................................30 

A really ‘refined’ solution: Rand-Air Durban 

supplies Class-0 oil-free air to oil refinery 

shutdowns ........................................................... 31 

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MINEARC EDITORIAL: CONVERTING SHELTER-IN-PLACE 

LOCATIONS TO ZERO VULNERABILITY SAFE HAVENS 

AirBANK Positive Pressure System with breathable air cylinders. 

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While it is not uncommon to find 

shelter-in-place or safe haven locations 

designated across chemical facilities, 

what varies is the level of protection 

offered at these sites. Functionality 

can range from merely a muster point 

(shelter-in-place) to a positively 

pressurized room (safe haven). Either 

way, when determining if a room is 

acceptable for the job, the industry 

generally applies a vulnerability factor; 

in other words, the probability of a 

fatality being less than one percent. 

Emergency shelter-in-place (SIP) should 

form an integral part of any chemical 

plant’s broader emergency response plan. 

Explosions, fires, and the release of smoke 

or other toxic gases are some of the types of 

incidents that can occur despite high levels 

of planning and safety precautions. 

Numerous government agencies and other 

organisations recommend SIP to protect 

personnel from harm in the event of a 

chemical release. Any building may be used 

as a temporary measure to reduce health 

risk from exposure to the toxic materials 

by simply closing windows and doors 

and turning off ventilation fans and air 

conditioning/heating systems. 

Three factors govern the effectiveness of a 

SIP location: 

• the tightness of the building or leakage 

rate 

• the concentration of the toxic gas, and 

• the release duration. 

The tightness of the building is primarily 

based on building construction; however, 

temperature differential and wind speed can 

also play a factor. 

Identification of the maximum toxic 

concentration occurs during a Facility Siting 

Study (FSS). FSS’s are a hazard analysis 

that defines Maximum Credible Event 

(MCE) scenarios using a consequencebased 

approach to produce a quantitative 

risk assessment. Determining potential 

consequences is a necessary step in the 

process of developing a comprehensive 

safety plan. 

The FSS also determines the expected release 

duration based on stored inventories of toxic 

materials. The higher the toxic concentration 

and longer the release duration, the less 

effective sheltering-in-place becomes. 

While occupants may feel safe sheltering-inplace 

from the external toxic hazard, typical 

buildings have high leakage rates. A typical 

wood framed constructed building can 

have 3-5 air changes per hour, rendering it 

ineffective against most chemical releases. 

Additionally, sealing to an acceptable 

airtightness can be time consuming and 

expensive and even with professional air 

sealing it is very difficult to seal existing 

structures to an acceptable tightness. 

There are considerations for effectively 

sealing existing infrastructure and ensuring 

positive pressure to ensure contaminants 

do not infiltrate safe haven locations along. 

Critical elements of life support that are 

of primary importance to human survival 

must also be considering when converting a 

shelter to a safe haven; including: 

• Positive pressure 

• Breathable air supply 

• Supplemental oxygen 

• Removal of accumulated carbon dioxide 

• Cooling and dehumidifying 

MineARC Systems have converted SIP spaces 

to positive pressure safe havens with the 

installation of life support systems across 

many chemical sites globally. The MineARC 

AirBANK Positive Pressure System provides 

rapid pressurization, which is activated 

and maintained using the AirBANK Control 

via a simple human-machine interface 

(HMI) touch screen. MineARC’s integrated 

Aura-FX Gas Monitor ensures breathable air 

automatically remains within acceptable 

limits. Additionally, supplementary oxygen 

and carbon dioxide scrubbing systems can 

be installed as required. 

Reducing the risk of harm to personnel is a 

priority for emergency response planning. 

While the likelihood of an Maximum Credible 

Event occurring may be low, the risk to onsite 

personnel in the event of an incident 

is high. Converting shelter-in-place (SIP) 

locations to zero vulnerability safe havens 

improves emergency response. 

For more information about the conversion 

of a shelter-in-place to a safe haven on 

your site, please contact a local MineARC 

representative at info@minearc.co.za.

FRONT COVER STORY 

ON COURSE IN DEEP COLD 

Whether at sea or on asphalt: 80-GHz radar level measurement makes 

cryogenic applications secure 

80-GHz radar level measurement makes cryogenic 

applications secure on the high seas 

The liquid gas market is booming. LNG and 

LPG, liquefied natural gas and liquefied 

petroleum gas, are among the most 

promising sources of low-emission 

mobility in the future. When the first 

LNG-powered container and cruise 

ships are launched in the next 

few weeks, extraordinarily coldtolerant 

level sensors will also be 

on board. 

It is not only the extreme 

temperatures that make 

life difficult for measuring 

instruments when they 

are being used at sea or 

measuring liquefied gases. 

Petrochemical products are 

characterized by their low 

dielectric constants and are 

generally difficult to measure. 

Because they are temperature 

decoupled from the process, 

the 80-GHz radar sensors from 

VEGA are optimized for the extreme 

process temperatures that prevail in 

LNG applications: they easily withstand 

temperatures as low as -196° C. Ice does 

not form on the housing, nor is there any 

condensation on the antenna system. In 

addition to cryogenic applications, the specially 

protected housing and front-flush antenna cover 

of PTFE are also suitable for reliable measurement of 

aggressive media, whether acids, alkalis or abrasive substances. 

From the top of the housing to the business end of the measuring 

cell, the sensor is extremely robust and equipped with high-quality 

components. The key element is its highly resistant stainless steel 

housing, which thermally decouples the sensitive electronics inside. 

But it’s also their high dynamic range that makes the 80-GHz radar 

sensors VEGAPULS 64 so unique they can detect even the tiniest of 

signals. This is especially important when measuring hydrocarbons. 

The sensors can detect virtually all media in the petrochemical 

80 GHz radar level sensor VEGAPULS 64 is ideal for cryogenic applications on 

the high seas, withstanding temperatures as low as -196° C. 

industry, from crude oil to cryogenic liquefied gases, with high 

reliability despite their poor reflective properties. 

More information at www.vega.com 

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GARLOCK SEALS AND SEALING SYSTEMS FOR SEALING 

INTEGRITY IN OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS 

BMG – distributors in Southern Africa for Garlock Sealing Technologies – supplies and 

supports the full range of Garlock seals and sealing systems, including specialist fluid 

sealing products for the oil and gas industry. 

“BMG’s Garlock seals and sealing systems, 

which meet stringent safety and emission 

compliance standards in the hydrocarbon 

processing sector, are enhanced by 

customised solutions for efficient plant 

operation and maintenance. Sealing services 

extend from simple solutions to critical 

applications, ensuring safe, sustainable 

and dependable sealing integrity in every 

application,” explains Marc Gravett, BMG’s 

business unit manager, Seals and Gaskets 

division. “BMG’s Garlock products and 

technical expertise - including on-site 

maintenance, emission monitoring and repair 

programmes - ensure reduced operational 

costs, improved efficiency, minimal downtime 

and uninterrupted production.” 

Garlock products, which have been 

developed especially for the oil and gas 

industry include Klozure oil seals, Gylon 

and Gylon Epix gaskets, pipeline isolation 

products and Link-Seal modular seals. 

Garlock expansion joints and Klozure oil seals 

ensure that fluids run smoothly, making the 

transition of loading or offloading of gas 

and liquid safe and efficient in offshore buoy 

applications. 

Garlock Klozure oil seals and bearing isolators 

are designed to retain lubricants, but exclude 

contaminants, like moisture, dust and dirt, 

from penetrating the primary seal or bearing 

houses. These components play an important 

role in protecting bearings, preventing 

downtime and extending the service life of the 

system, even in arduous operating conditions. 

Klozure oil seals are available from BMG in 

numerous shaft sizes, materials and designs, 

including solid and split configurations. 

Seals with a reverse bevel lip allow 

installation in either direction without 

rollover and Stainless Steel garter and finger 

spring configurations provide tension to 

create an effective seal against the shaft. 

Klozure oil seals with a Gylon lip material 

offer reduced creep and cold flow, compared 

with the standard PTFE material. 

Gylon sealing products are used for many 

applications in hydrocarbon refineries, 

including flanged connections and tube and 

shell heat exchanger flanges. Gylon gaskets 

are suitable for media like hydrocarbons, 

acids, caustics and solvents. 

Newly-developed Gylon Epix gaskets 

are manufactured from the same PTFE 

material as standard Gylon products, but 

with one universal thickness of 2,4 mm. 

The consolidation of two thicknesses into 

one product, reduces the need for users 

to stock gaskets with multiple thicknesses. 

These colour-coded gaskets, which have 

been designed for increased compressibility 

and conformability, improve performance 

in misaligned flanges and are suitable 

for a broader range of applications than 

conventional PTFE gaskets used in worn and 

pitted flanges. 

This range features a hexagonal surface 

profile that combines the torque retention 

and blowout of a thin gasket and the 

conformability of a thicker gasket, for 

optimum sealing performance. The 

patented profile surface design reduces the 

contact area during initial compression to 

concentrate the compressive force of the 

flange for improved sealability. 

Various high-performance sheet materials 

in this range are suitable for use in different 

applications, including acids, steam, chlorine, 

water, solvents, gases, refrigerants and 

hydrocarbons. 

Garlock pipeline isolation products include 

new ElectroStop fittings that complement 

PSI/Pikotek isolation joints, to ensure the 

security of flange connections by providing 

electrical isolation, extreme temperature 

electrical isolation and high integrity sealing. 

ElectroStop monolithic isolation fittings 

provide a positive leak-proof, long-lasting 

block against the flow of electric current 

in all piping systems. ElectroStop fittings, 

which eliminate short circuits, provide a 

maintenance-free welded in-line isolation 

joint in below-ground pipe systems. 

Many applications involve connections where 

the pipe is penetrating a wall, floor or ceiling 

and sealability is required between the pipe 

and the penetrated surface. In these throughwall 

piping applications, BMG recommends 

the use of Link-Seal modular seals. Link- 

Seal - suitable for ductile iron, pre-stressed 

concrete and metal or plastic pipe, conduit 

and cables - will effect a hydrostatic seal 

capable of holding 20 psig (40 feet of static 

head) between the pipe and the penetration 

cylinder through which the pipe passes. 

BMG’s full range of Garlock seals and sealing 

systems include metallic and Gylon gaskets, 

oil seals, bearing isolators, expansion joints 

and butterfly valves. Components extend 

from a standard sealing ring, available 

from BMG’s stock and ready to install, to 

customised designs, which are fabricated to 

specific requirements. 

Garlock sealing products, with a user-friendly 

design and advanced materials, ensure 

dependable sealing in all sectors. These 

industries include chemical and petrochemical, 

pulp and paper, power generation, electronics, 

food and pharmaceuticals, as well as steel 

mills, mining and OEMs. 

All Garlock seals and sealing systems 

undergo stringent field and in-house testing 

to ensure safe and reliable use, as well as 

extended service life in all industries. 

For further information 

Marc Gravett, Business Unit Manager, Seals 

and Gaskets Division, BMG 

Tel: +27 11 620 1575 

Email: marcg@bmgworld.net 

Website: www.bmgworld.net 

BMG’s Garlock seals and sealing systems, which meet stringent 

safety and emission compliance standards in the hydrocarbon 

processing sector, are enhanced by customised solutions 

for efficient plant operation and maintenance. 

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thyssenkrupp BRINGS THE TEST LABORATORY TO THE CUSTOMER’S DOORSTEP 

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions South Africa (tkISSA) has streamlined the sample testing process with the recent 

development of a mobile containerised High-Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) test unit. By enabling customers to test 

samples on site, this eliminates the costs, time delays and complex logistics related to the transportation of samples for 

testing purposes. 

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The inspiration to create this distinctive 

containerised laboratory was spurred on by 

a customer who required the pre-crushing 

of uranium ore causing various dilemmas 

in ore processing, transportation logistics 

as well as handling of radioactive material. 

Taking all these factors into consideration, 

the company came up with a gamechanging 

idea; bring the test laboratory to 

the customer. The mobile laboratory consists 

of a semi-pilot scale HPGR fully enclosed in a 

20-foot container. 

“The HPGR was developed in Germany, 

but we have adapted the design for 

manufacturing in South Africa,” says Gerhard 

Van Wyk, Process Manager: Minerals 

Processing at tkISSA. When installed in the 

container unit features a ground-breaking 

plug-and-play configuration; as the machine 

is transported as a final assembly and 

customers only need to supply a main power 

connection, it is possible to immediately start 

the machine for production. 

Depending on customers’ needs the 

capabilities of the containerised laboratory 

include the ability to run single pass tests 

on numerous different material types. “This 

would be required to determine the HPGR’s 

specific performance parameters,” explains 

Van Wyk. In addition, this versatile lab is also 

able to process large quantities of sample 

through the unit, ready for downstream 

processing. “In fact, with our very first unit, 

which we rolled out to a customer in Africa 

in Q2 2019, was used for the crushing of a 

massive 700t sample, bearing testament to 

the success of our locally adapted design.” 

This unit was subsequently returned to the 

original installation in thyssenkrupp’s test 

facility and the first test campaign since its 

return has already been completed. 

This containerised lab offers a host of 

benefits; the fact the machine is deployed 

at the rock face at the customer’s mine 

removes the need for sample transportation 

which leads to increased uptime and 

enhanced productivity for lowest total cost of 

ownership for the customer. tkISSA will also 

configure the machine into the customer 

flowsheet if required. 

“Not only are we responsible for the 

manufacture of the machine but, given 

the fact that it remains on the customer’s 

site for a relatively short period we are also 

responsible for operation,” notes Van Wyk. 

He also points out that the company will 

provide an additional process engineer if the 

customer requires specialised tests. In the 

event of longer durations, thyssenkrupp will 

train the site personnel and empower them 

to operate the machine themselves. 

thyssenkrupp has already received enquiries 

from America, Australia and Europe for this 

solution. Based on the experience gained 

by operating the unit, thyssenkrupp plans 

to develop Container Version 2.0 which will 

incorporate Industry 4.0 equipment as well 

as a wide range of upgrades. 

According to Van Wyk, who is Concept 

Designer and Project Manager, adapting 

the containerised lab was a solid team 

effort and he extends his sincere thanks 

to the entire team which includes Jeffrey 

Johns (Mechanical Engineer), Craig Harvey 

(Workshop Manager), Louis Nel (Workshop 

Apprentice), and Donald Swanepoel (Field 

Service Representative). 

“We are extremely proud of our in-house 

developed and manufactured containerised 

laboratory which sets the sample testing 

benchmark,” says Philipp Nellessen, 

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions CEO, 

Sub-Sahara Africa. “By continuously tailoring 

our offerings to meet customers’ needs, we 

look forward to further assisting them in 

maximising their productivity potential.” 

About us: 

The Industrial Solutions business area at 

thyssenkrupp is a leading partner for the 

engineering, construction and service of 

industrial plants and systems. Based on more 

than 200 years of experience we supply 

tailored, turnkey plants and components 

for customers in the chemical, fertilizer, 

cement, mining and steel industries. As a 

system partner to the automotive, aerospace 

and naval sectors we develop highly 

specialized solutions to meet the individual 

requirements of our customers. More than 

21,000 employees at over 100 locations form 

a global network with a technology portfolio 

that guarantees maximum productivity and 

cost-efficiency. 

For more information visit: 

www.thyssenkrupp-industrial-solutions.com 

Contact: 

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions 

(South Africa) 

Kgothatso Ntsie 

Marketing & Communications 

Tel: +27 11 236-1000 

Fax: +27 11 236-1125 

Email: kgothatso.ntsie@thyssenkrupp.com

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION ANNOUNCED 

AS FOUNDING MEMBER OF ISA GLOBAL 

CYBERSECURITY ALLIANCE 

Production facilities can contain thousands of technologies from 

different vendors. Cybersecurity threats only need to exploit 

one of them to steal trade secrets, stop production or even harm 

workers. To better secure today’s complex and often vulnerable 

production operations, the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance 

recently announced Rockwell Automation as a founding member. 

The alliance is a coalition of industry, 

government agencies and others working to 

help secure industrial operations. Some of its 

objectives include: 

• Accelerating the expansion and use of the 

ISA/IEC 62443 standards 

• Developing a skilled and cyber-aware 

workforce 

• Optimising compliance and prevention 

initiatives 

“We need to work together as an industry, 

because an attack on one of us is an attack 

on all of us,” says Megan Samford, Director 

of Product Security, Rockwell Automation. 

“Working with partners and competitors 

alike, we can develop common solutions 

to better secure operations. And we can 

address issues like skills shortages that 

directly impact security. We also strongly 

encourage our customers to join us in this 

effort, because it’s their operations that we’re 

working to protect, and it’s their voices we 

most want to hear.” 

“Cybersecurity is critical to digital 

transformation. It’s critical not only for the 

protection of information and intellectual 

property but also for the protection of physical 

assets, the environment and worker safety. Our 

engagement with the Global Cybersecurity 

Alliance will be another important step in our 

efforts to help customers identify and mitigate 

risks,” explains Rockwell Automation CEO Blake 

Moret. 

ISA developed ISA/IEC 62443, the world’s 

only consensus-based cybersecurity 

standards for automation and control system 

applications. Rockwell Automation has 

earned ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 certification for 

its Security Development Lifecycle, which 

it uses to design security into the lifecycle 

of its products. The company also recently 

introduced the first industrial controller to 

obtain ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 certification. 

Companies can join the Global Cybersecurity 

Alliance here. 

About ISA 

The International Society of Automation (www. 

isa.org) is a nonprofit professional association 

that sets the standard for those who apply 

engineering and technology to improve the 

management, safety, and cybersecurity of 

modern automation and control systems used 

across industry and critical infrastructure. 

Founded in 1945, ISA develops widely 

used global standards; certifies industry 

professionals; provides education and training; 

publishes books and technical articles; hosts 

conferences and exhibits; and provides 

networking and career development programs 

for its 40,000 members and 400,000 customers 

around the world. 

About Rockwell Automation 

Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), 

the world’s largest company dedicated to 

industrial automation and information, 

makes its customers more productive and 

the world more sustainable. Headquartered 

in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation 

employs approximately 23,000 people 

serving customers in more than 80 countries. 

Enquiries: 

Michelle Junius 

Marketing Communications Specialist Sub 

Saharan Africa & Mining EMEA 

Rockwell Automation 

Tel: +27 11 654 9700 

Email: mjunius@ra.rockwell.com 

Web: https://www.rockwellautomation.com 

STAFSJÖ KNIFE GATE VALVES USED 

WORLDWIDE TO PROTECT VALUABLE 

INSTALLATIONS FROM FIRES 

Firefly, one of the world’s leading 

suppliers of spark detection and fire and 

dust explosion protection systems uses 

Stafsjö valves to protect installations 

worldwide. 

When it comes to industrial fire protection 

systems, reliability is essential. The system 

which is often on constant standby during 

long periods should be able to respond 

immediately and extinguish possible ignition 

sources to prevent fires and dust explosions. 

In the Firefly solution, Stafsjö’s valves have an 

important duty. 

For more than 30 years, Firefly have been 

using Stafsjö’s valves in their fire protection 

systems. Stafsjö’s valves are robust, reliable, 

and deliver performance when required. It is 

a reliable product that provides the quality 

that our customers’ require. With a closed 

knife gate valve, fires and dust explosions can 

be prevented this therefore enhances levels 

of fire safety for our customers. 

Stafsjö’s HG isolation valve has a throughgoing 

gate for reliable shut-off performance 

which is independent of pressure direction. 

Its ability to cut through static media 

columns also serve its purpose well. Superior 

flow characteristics enable it to act as a 

part of the pipe system without affecting 

the process flow. Stainless steel metal 

seats extend the service life and offers low 

friction to achieve ultra-fast isolation time. 

Sometimes the valve is also supported by a 

pressure tank to speed up the shut-off time. 

To learn more go to https://valve.co.za/ 

stafsjo-knife-gate-valves-for-fire-protection/ 

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VEOLIA UPGRADES WATER TREATMENT 

PLANT FOR MOZAMBIQUE BOTTLING PLANT 

Veolia Water Technologies South Africa recently commissioned a 

new water treatment plant for Refrigerantes Spar Mozambique Lda, 

a bottling plant contracted to bottle Coca-Cola and other soft drink 

products in Mozambique. 

Veolia replaced the entire water treatment plant, which treats a nominal 

flow of 15 m3/hour (with a peak of 20 m3/hour) of water from the municipal 

bulk supply, and a supplementing borehole, to the quality standards for 

ingredient water required by Coca-Cola. 

This included new dual media filters, activated carbon filters, a reverse 

osmosis system (including CIP system) and an ultraviolet treatment system. 

All ancillary equipment, such as pumps, piping and valves, were also replaced 

as part of the plant upgrade. 

The new treatment equipment needed to be installed in the existing, limited 

plant space, without any civil modifications. The RO, CIP and UV systems are 

mounted on skid frames and Veolia executed the necessary re-engineering 

to interface the new technologies with the remaining concrete storage 

tanks and treated water tank. The RO system is part of Veolia’s standard RO 

package, integrated into an engineered solution and modified slightly to 

comply with the client’s strict hygiene standards. 

Veolia’s UV systems 

ensure disinfection and 

zero contamination 

to meet the quality 

standards for 

ingredient water 

required by Coca-Cola. 

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The skid-mounted 

reverse osmosis system 

was engineered to meet 

the requirements of the 

bottling plant. 

Veolia will also supply the required water treatment 

chemicals for the plant, including Hydrex coagulants and 

flocculants, RO speciality chemicals (such as antiscalants, 

cleaning and CIP chemicals), hygiene chemicals and other 

miscellaneous and commodity chemicals. These chemicals 

are manufactured at Veolia’s new 6 600 m2 Hydrex® chemical 

blending facility in Pomona, Johannesburg. 

Veolia will support the plant with specialist maintenance and 

other services as required by Refrigerantes Spar Mozambique. 

The project is Veolia’s latest water treatment plant installation 

in Mozambique, and adds to the company’s expanding 

portfolio of projects in the African food and beverage industry. 

Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource 

management. With over 171,000 employees worldwide, 

the Group designs and provides water, waste and energy 

management solutions which contribute to the sustainable 

development of communities and industries. Through its 

three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to 

develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and 

to replenish them. 

About Veolia 

In 2018, the Veolia group supplied 95 million people with 

drinking water and 63 million people with wastewater 

service, produced nearly 56 million megawatt hours of 

energy and converted 49 million metric tons of waste into 

new materials and energy. Veolia Environnement (listed on 

Paris Euronext: VIE) recorded consolidated revenue of €25.91 

billion in 2018 (USD 30.6 billion). www.veolia.com 

Contact 

Gerhard Burger 

Tel: +27 (0) 11 974 8161 

Email: gerhard.burger@veolia.com 

Web: www.veoliawatertechnologies.co.za

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RAND-AIR’S OIL-FREE COMPRESSORS, 

PORTABLE GENERATORS AND NITROGEN 

GENERATORS ENSURE ‘WELL-OILED’ 

REFINERY SHUTDOWNS 

An oil refinery is a very large and highly complex installation. 

Because of this complexity and the nature of the process, shutting 

the plant down for ad hoc repairs is not an economical option. Oil 

and gas refineries are designed so that they will run uninterrupted 

for a period of 18 months to two years, after which sections of 

the refinery are shut down for scheduled periods of repair and 

maintenance. During what is invariably a period of frenetic activity, 

all repairs, upgrades and maintenance are carried out. These preemptive 

measures prevent the eventuality of unscheduled (and 

extremely expensive) down time. 

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As a shutdown at a major refinery could 

disrupt the flow of fuel to the nation, these 

events have to be meticulously planned and 

timed. 

This is according to Rudi de Vry, Rand-Air’s 

Area Manager in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal. 

“Before a shutdown, the oil refinery 

contacts all the repair and maintenance 

subcontractors that will be needed during 

the shutdown. In order to ensure that the 

shutdown proceeds as swiftly and smoothly 

as possible, these contractors need to ensure 

they have the tools and equipment with the 

correct capability and the highest levels of 

safety,” de Vry explains. 

He adds that, to give an idea of the scale 

of a refinery shutdown, often thousands of 

contract workers are involved, who in many 

cases need to be supplied with temporary 

compressed air and power, as well as other 

tools and equipment. 

For Rand-Air Durban, situated strategically 

near a number of major oil refineries, 

shutdowns are therefore critical events in 

their annual project hire planning. 

“For these, before the shutdown starts, we 

need to assemble a specific ‘fleet’ of rental 

equipment which can include dozens of 

items. In terms of this, the logistics can 

be very challenging, as often equipment 

items have to be brought from our other 

branches in order to meet refinery shutdown 

requirements. Once in Durban, these will 

have to be checked to make sure they meet 

the refinery’s scrupulous quality, safety and 

reliability standards,” he advises. 

“We been in business for some 46 years 

and, during this time, we have become the 

preferred rental equipment partner to many 

South African oil refineries,” de Vry continues. 

For example, in July this year, South Africa’s 

largest refinery completed a month-long 

shutdown, during which contractors worked 

on site around the clock. With its reputation 

for supplying high quality, ultra-reliable 

generators and compressors, Rand-Air was 

called upon to hire out significant quantities 

of equipment to the refinery. 

“With the immense deadline pressure, 

equipment downtime had to be avoided 

at all costs – something which Rand-Air 

managed to do with great success in this 

instance,” he adds. 

During the shutdown, various sections of the 

refinery needed to be activated temporarily 

for testing purposes. Here, compressed 

air is used for driving the refinery’s control 

systems. Ironically, though the installation is 

an oil refinery, the air used in control systems 

has to be absolutely free of oil vapour and 

other contaminants. “Fortunately, we are able 

to meet this requirement with our Class-0 

oil-free compressors. Our ability to supply 

absolutely pure, clean, dry compressed air 

has built up a strong niche for Rand-Air in the 

refinery market,” de Vry continues. 

Similarly, during the shutdown, temporary 

power was also needed for various functions in 

the refinery. These included extensive welding 

for repairs and maintenance, the execution of 

which was also achieved more efficiently with 

the use of Rand-Air portable generators. 

On a second refinery shutdown-related hire 

by Rand-Air this year, contractors working in 

the tank section of the refinery also needed 

compressors to carry out cleaning, shot 

blasting and spray-painting. Furthermore, 

this refinery’s alkylation unit was shut down 

completely for maintenance and upgrade, 

and Rand-Air’s generators were used for 

chemical washing in the alkylation unit and 

for the change rooms. 

Apart from compressed air and portable 

power, Rand-Air - through parent company 

Atlas Copco’s global rental network - is also 

able to supply nitrogen generators to its 

refinery customers. Nitrogen is used for 

inerting, blanketing, and purging, the aim 

being to suppress flammability by reducing 

oxygen levels to a point where combustion is 

no longer possible. 

“Refineries are, after all, in the business of 

producing highly flammable liquids - and 

therefore the potential for risk is high unless 

very stringent counter-measures are taken. 

Rand-Air recognises this critical operational 

and safety consideration - and therefore 

every single equipment item that is sent to 

a refinery is checked and double-checked 

to ensure that it meets with the customer’s 

safety, health, environmental and quality 

standards,” he comments. 

De Vry also explains that Rand-Air goes to 

considerable effort to familiarise itself with 

the refinery’s safety standards, so that it can 

be 100% compliant with its customer’s allimportant 

safety requirements. 

“During nearly five decades of operation, 

Rand-Air has developed and nurtured a close 

relationship with South Africa’s oil refineries, 

including those in Durban,” observes Rand- 

Air’s General Manager Louwrens Erasmus. 

“At Rand-Air, we have achieved this through 

scrupulous adherence to one of our 

fundamental business tenets – to always 

exceed what our customers expect of us, 

in every single area of the business,” he 

concludes. 

About Rand-Air 

With several depots, branches and 

substantial representation across Southern 

Africa, Rand-Air continues to expand their 

footprint to service a diverse market. Since 

1973, Rand-Air has been driven by an 

ethos to exceed customer expectation and 

satisfaction. This is complemented by a 

product offering that adheres to the highest 

quality standards in the industry. Rand- 

Air’s products portfolio includes oil-free 

compressors, industrial air compressors, 

diesel compressors, electric air compressors 

(all screw compressors), diesel generators 

and lighting towers. 

As the market leader in portable air 

compressors and generator rental, Rand- 

Air upholds its reputation through regular 

training and upskilling in business related 

and product-specific matters. 

Rand-Air is part of the Atlas Copco group and 

is a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor.

ARCA ANTI-SURGE CONTROL VALVES IN OPERATION 

Arca supplies its extensive range of valves to nearly all types of industry. An 

important part of the product range are valves for turbines and turbo compressors, 

especially anti- surge control valves. Arca manufactures its ECOTROL® series of 

valves Type 8C / 6N / 6H and 130, from DN50 / DN2“ to DN700 / DN28“ in pressure 

class PN10 / ANSI150 up to PN400 / ANSI2500. 

Recently valves of a nominal width of 24“ 

have been delivered to several customers. 

In recent years the design of these valves 

has been further optimized in order to 

fulfil the requirements of the customer. Be 

it large valves for single-axle compressors 

or multistage high pressure valves for 

multistage gear box compressors, Arca have 

a valve for every application, including hotgas 

compressors or cryogen plants, or even 

for acid gas and oxygen. 

Arca not only manufacture all types of valves 

but also a wide range of pneumatic actuators 

for special requirements are being made. 

With extreme operating conditions the 

actuators of the series 811 / 812 / 814 and 

MA60 guarantee a steady control mode and, 

in case of an incident, move extremely fast 

into the safety position. By means of cleverly 

devised component parts, large valves can 

open fast regulated and on the other side 

close slow regulated, as appropriate to 

customer’s needs. A fast opening on a large 

valve is possible with an opening time of 

less than < 1 sec. The ECOTROL® valves 

with component parts that are 

suitable for assembly in exzone 

and in all climate zones. Special 

requirements are being placed 

on valves that are mounted in 

process gas plants where the 

process gas is used in food 

processing. 

Valve & Automation are the 

agents for ARCA products. 

Contact 

Desmond Delport 

Tel: 011 397 2833 

Web: www.valve.co.za 

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SKYRIDERS HAS A BLAST DEPLOYING UHP CLEANING 

AT LARGE PETCHEM TANK 

Ultra high pressure (UHP) washing is a highly-effective 

and environmentally-friendly cleaning method using 

water jets to remove old coating systems and industrial 

dirt and contamination, without the use of potential 

contaminants such as detergents or grit. 

Skyriders washed the tank 

and prepared the surface 

and then applied a specific 

protective coating. 

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Leading rope-access specialist Skyriders 

recently deployed UHP to clean the top 

part of a large tank, which is exposed to the 

harsh elements, and therefore subject to the 

worst weathering, for a major petrochemical 

producer in Mpumalanga. 

The scope of work for Skyriders was to deploy 

UHP at 2 800 bar in order to wash the tank 

and prepare the surface, and then to apply 

a specific protective coating system. This 

consisted of a primer and an intermediate 

coating, followed by the final two coatings. 

“The client, which has stringent health 

and safety and quality standards, had a 

documented specification for the application 

that we had to adhere to rigorously at all 

times,” Skyriders marketing manager Mike Zinn 

comments. This was necessary to guarantee 

the integrity of the entire protective system. 

Major industrial customers such as petchem 

and chemical plants and refineries, among 

others, often have separate budgets for both 

maintenance and access. “On this specific 

project, for example, we were able to prove 

to the client that our per-square-metre rate, 

which is all-inclusive of both access and 

maintenance, represents a significant costand 

time-saving,” Zinn asserts. 

He adds that Skyriders’ holistic approach 

to access and maintenance generally 

translates into a 20% to 25% budget saving 

for its clients, in addition to benefits such as 

enhanced health and safety and guaranteed 

quality of any work undertaken. 

The traditional means of cleaning such large 

tanks is grit blasting, which leaves behind a 

residue that itself needs to be cleaned up. 

This sand can also pose a safety risk during 

the cleaning process, as the tank remains 

operational during maintenance so as not to 

impact on productivity. The high-pressure 

water used in UHP, on the other hand, simply 

evaporates. 

Skyriders intends to expand the scope of its 

UHP service offering, as this cleaning method 

is ideal for major industrial structures as 

diverse as smokestacks, silos, and storage 

tanks. “It is not only an important valueadded 

service, but is an integral part of the 

turnkey access and maintenance solutions 

we can offer,” Zinn concludes. 

About Skyriders 

Skyriders (Pty) Ltd., established in 1998, is 

a leader in the South African rope access 

industry, providing cost- and time-saving 

solutions to clients in the power generation 

and petrochemical industries who require 

rope access aided inspection, NDT and 

maintenance work to be done in difficult to 

reach, high-up locations. 

Connect with Skyriders on Social Media 

to receive the company’s latest news 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ 

SkyridersIndustrialRopeAccess 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkyridersZA 

Skyriders Contact 

Mike Zinn, Marketing Manager 

Tel: (011) 312 1418 

Email: mike@ropeaccess.co.za 

Web: www.ropeaccess.co.za 

Leading rope access 

specialist skyriders 

used UHP to clean 

the top part of a 

large tank.

MOBILE CO2 MEASURING DEVICE 

The measurement of CO2 emissions throughout industry is a critical activity. Across 

many industries CO2 leaks in equipment resulting from non-maintenance, mechanical 

damage or wear and tear can impact on the wellbeing and safety of not only 

employees but also on the manufacturing processes involved, for example in the food, 

beverage and refrigeration industries. 

Adding to their already extensive range of 

instrumentation, Greisinger, part of the GHM 

Group of Companies, has launched its brand 

new G 1910-2 and G 1910-20 CO2 mobile, 

handheld measuring devices. They offer 

benefits to the user such as a compact CO2 

monitor with an integrated sensor and an 

optical and acoustic alarm function with a 

large rechargeable battery life, easy charging 

and a wide measuring range. 

“From breweries, wine presses and 

dispensaries to heating, ventilation and 

air-conditioning to energy management in 

buildings and use in research and education, 

this newly launched, compact CO2 handheld 

measuring device fits perfectly into the hand 

and can be taken anywhere. It is the most 

cost-effective portable device available” 

said Jan Grobler, Managing Director, of GHM 

Messtechnik South Africa. 

“Every mining or pulp and paper plant, for 

example, has to monitor the environment 

and this device offers a wider measuring 

range than usual that can reach up to 2,000 

ppm in the G 1910-02 version and as much 

as 19,999 ppm with the G 1910-20 model. 

Additionally, having a calibration connection 

enables the customer can recalibrate the 

device themselves, or we can do it for them. 

This eliminates the need to for devices to 

leave the place of operation for recalibration 

purposes” said Grobler. 

The devices are equipped with benefits such 

as: a long-lasting rechargeable battery with 

very low power consumption which enables 

measurements over a period of 24 hours. 

Standard AA NiMH batteries can be used 

and recharged via the Micro USB connection 

with a standard Micro USB charging cable 

without the need for a special mains adaptor. 

The device has an easy to read display, with 

backlighting. 

The instruments have alarms for many 

applications in air quality monitoring, green 

houses, energy management. The CO2 is 

measured with a high-class non-dispersive 

infrared (NDIR) sensor via an opening at 

the instruments head. The display of the 

time-weighted average over eight hours 

(TWA) or 15 minutes (STEL) can be read 

simultaneously. 

Grobler added “CO2 is dangerous at a 

concentration of >3%, these new portable 

instruments of CO2 monitoring are ideal for 

warnings of moderate but non-dangerous 

levels. They offer an impressive price/ 

performance ratio and a high durability 

as has come to be expected with German 

precision manufactured instrumentation”. 

Further information is available from: 

Jan Grobler, Managing Director, Messtechnik 

South Africa 

Tel: 011 902 0158 

Email: info@ghm-sa.co.za 

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PROTECT YOUR EQUIPMENT WITH SMART LUBRICATION ACCESSORIES 

One of the most effective ways to keep your machinery running smoothly is to keep equipment well lubricated. But to ensure your 

lubrication is effective, you need to monitor your lubricant and keep moisture out of the system. To do this, Lubrication Engineers 

(LE) South Africa suggests installing oil sight glasses and replacing the standard OEM breather cap or dust cap on your machinery 

with a desiccant breather. 

Callum Ford, National Marketing Manager 

at LE South Africa, explains that oil sight 

glasses give people visual insight into what 

is happening with their lubricant at all times, 

allowing them to catch potential problems 

early on and to address these. In the long run, 

this minimises downtime, ensures machinery 

runs optimally and reduces repair costs. 

“Our Xtract sight glasses take the 

guesswork out of fluid lubrication 

management,” Ford says. “They 

are designed to give users the 

ability to continuously monitor 

the clarity, colour, sediment and 

water contamination levels of 

their lubricants. Some models 

even allow you to easily remove 

the water by draining it right out 

of the system.” 

The oil sight glasses can be piped 

to the desiccant breather, which 

removes humidity and tiny dust 

particles out of the air as it passes 

through the filter, ensuring 

moisture does not enter your 

lubrication reservoir. Ford says that 

desiccant breathers are advised 

for all applications except waterbased 

hydraulic fluid lubricants. 

“We stock Xclude breathers 

– high airflow, long-lasting 

desiccant breathers with checkvalve 

Technology, which are 

ideal for tank farms and large 

applications,” he says. “They have 

multiple 3-micron polyester 

filter elements that remove solid 

particulate from the wet, dirty air 

as it passes through the unit. They 

make use of colour-indicating 

silica gel, which not only extracts 

moisture, but also gives insight 

into the condition of the unit, so you can 

gauge when it’s due for replacement. When 

air is expelled from the container, the top 

foam pad prevents oil mist from contacting 

the silica gel or entering the atmosphere.” 

Additionally, the breather is outfitted with a 

resilient nylon standpipe and polypropylene 

oil mist reducer to allow oil mist to coalesce 

and drain back into the reservoir, rather than 

compromising the desiccant. “Each breather 

has six high-quality umbrella check valves 

underneath it to isolate equipment from 

ambient conditions, which prolongs breather 

life and protects system integrity,” Ford says. 

The breathers are suitable for use in storage 

tanks, wind turbines, large gearboxes and 

remote applications, and used in industries 

ranging from wind energy to storage, pulp 

and paper, mining, aviation, manufacturing 

and petrochemical. 

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South 

Africa represents the LE brand in 

South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, 

Mozambique, Zimbabwe and 

Zambia. LE hold the rights to 

Southern Africa on the LE brand, 

recognised internationally as a 

specialist in lubrication. 

Through LE Incorporated, they 

are a member of a worldwide 

network of companies spanning 

Europe, South America, Asia and 

Africa, while LE Incorporated 

operates in the USA and covers 

North America including Canada, 

Mexico and the USA. 

LE provides high performance, 

heavy-duty, quality lubricants 

for virtually every industry and 

application, as well as expert 

technical back-up and support. 

For more information, visit www. 

lubricationengineers.co.za. 

Further information is 

available from: 

Callum Ford, National Marketing 

Manager, LE 

Tel: 011 464 1735 

Email: callum@ 

lubricationengineers.co.za 

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FAST AND ACCURATE 

AUTOMATIC PRESSURE 

TESTING AND 

DOCUMENTATION OF 

CRITICAL REGULATORY AND 

COMPLIANCE CALIBRATIONS 

Calibrator generates accurate pressure for 

single or multiple tests and automates the 

calibration process 

Pressure instrument calibration is a significant part of the 

maintenance workload in process plants that requires a high level 

of accuracy and repeatability. Comtest is offering the latest Fluke 

729 Automatic Pressure Calibrator - simplifying the calibration 

process by automating pumping to the precise test pressure, 

improving calibration integrity by compensating for minor leaks, and 

automatically documenting the pressure calibration process to meet 

compliance and regulatory requirements. 

With the rugged, portable 729, technicians simply input a target 

pressure and the calibrator automatically pumps to the desired setpoint 

while the internal fine adjustment control stabilizes the pressure 

at the requested value, delivering more accurate results and speeding 

the calibration process. 

Fluke 729 features: 

• Automatic pressure generation and control for multiple tests to 300 

psi, (20 bar, 2 MPa). Fill in a test template and the 729 automatically 

pumps to and documents a multiple-point pressure calibration test. 

• Easy calibration documentation using defined templates for 

transmitters and switches. Input the starting and ending test 

pressures and number of test points and the calibrator documents 

the applied pressure, measured mA, and percentage error for each 

test point. The bright color graphical display flags out of tolerance 

test results in red. 

• HART communication enabling mA output trim, trim to applied 

values, and pressure zero trimming of HART pressure transmitters. 

Technicians can also perform light configuration tasks such as 

changing a transmitter tag, measurement units, and ranging. 

• Measurement of mA signals on transmitter outputs and sourcing 

and simulation of mA signals for testing I/Ps and other mA loop 

devices. It includes a 24V loop power supply for testing and 

powering transmitters in standalone tests disconnected from the 

control system. 

Fluke 729 Automatic Pressure Calibrator. 

As part of the Fluke Connect® reliability platform, the 729 allows 

technicians to remotely monitor calibrations using the Fluke 

Connect mobile app as well as manage, store, and share pressure 

measurements and logging events. 

Documented calibration results can be uploaded to the included 

DPCTrack2 Calibration Management Software, to easily manage 

instrumentation, create schedule tests and reports, and organise 

calibration data. For more information on the Fluke 729 Automatic 

Pressure Calibrator, contact Comtest, local distributor of Fluke test and 

measurement tools, or for upcoming seminars, demos or to locate the 

nearest dealer, contact COMTEST. 

Contact: 

Tel: 010 595 1821 

Email: sales@comtest.co.za 

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The “Favourite Petrol Station” 

honour was attributed to 

Engen in the 2019 Sunday 

Times Top Brands*, which 

recognises brands 

that have earned top 

consumer sentiment 

in South Africa over 

the past 12 months. 

For a company that 

excites motorists 

and shoppers on 

their forecourts 

by offering them 

top quality fuels, 

alongside all the 

yumminess of partner 

brands such as the 

Woolworths Foodstop, 

Wimpy, Debonairs, Steers 

and Corner Bakery, as well 

as recently added Krispy 

Kreme (whose world-famous 

glazed doughnuts broaden any 

smile!), the Sunday Times Top Brands 

award affirms the special place 

Engen occupies in the hearts and 

minds of South Africans. 

“At Engen, our brand promise ‘With 

us you are number one’ is about 

delighting customers and that’s 

what drives every action we take 

and decision we make,” comments 

Seelan Naidoo, Engen’s head of 

Retail. 

While Engen continues to have the 

largest service station footprint in South Africa, operating over 1 000 

service stations, it is their constant innovation and focus on customer 

service that places it ahead of the pack in terms of brand recognition 

and loyalty across all audiences. 

“To remain a compelling, top of mind destination for fuel and 

convenience needs, we maintain a firm focus on consistently 

invigorating the Engen brand and our associated offerings, never 

standing still, and continually seeking relevant and innovative ways to 

meaningfully impact our customers lives,” adds Naidoo. 

While pumping over 1 in every 4 litres of petrol purchased in SA, 

and with over 143 million customer visits to their forecourts in 2018, 

Engen is also continuing to woo customers by increasing its industry 

leading service station footprint and continually growing its share of 

the local fuels and convenience market. 

“We opened a record 15 new service stations in 2018, completed 

nine major renovations and added 20 new Quickshop convenience 

stores to our network. Furthermore, we installed energy saving LED 

lighting at 112 service stations so that we offer a welcoming and safe 

appearance to our customers.” 

Engen has continued with another aggressive new site build and 

revitalisation programme in 2019, with Naidoo affirming that “we 

expect to grow our share of the South African retail fuels market in the 

years ahead to ensure that an Engen service station is in easy reach of 

THE BRANDS WE LOVE! 

ENGEN REMAINS SA’S FAVOURITE 

PETROL STATION 

For the ninth consecutive year, South Africans have 

backed Engen as their favourite petrol station, with the 

company extending a hearty “THANK YOU” to all their 

customers for this kind endorsement! 

our loyal customers across the 

length and breadth of South 

Africa.” 

A pioneer of fuel 

station convenience 

in South Africa - 

notable market 

firsts introduced 

by Engen include: 

the country’s 

first “vacation 

station” concept 

in 1986 with the 

Bloemfontein 1Stop; 

the first convenience 

store brand, 

Quickshop in 1992; 

the first gourmet food 

offering on the go, with 

Woolworths Foodstop in 

2000; and the first rewards 

partnership with eBucks in 

2009. 

This spirit of constant innovation 

has catapulted Engen to the 

forefront of South African motorists’ 

imagination, explaining its enduring 

success in the Sunday Top Brands 

(2011-2019) and the Sunday Times 

Generation Next, where the youth 

have voted Engen the country’s 

“Coolest Petroleum Brand” for 10 

consecutive years (2010-2019). 

This trailblazing spirit lives on, 

assures Naidoo, with Engen entering 

into an exclusive agreement with 

eBucks in 2018 and an exciting new partnership with international 

doughnut brand, Krispy Kreme. 

“eBucks is one of South Africa’s largest and most successful loyalty 

programme’s and offers Engen customers up to R8 back per litre in 

rewards. 

“In 2019, we extended the Krispy Kreme offering, rolling out to 

105 select service stations in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. And in 

November, we are extremely excited to finally bring this new offering 

to our Cape Town customers.” 

The results of Sunday Times Top Brands continue to validate Engen’s 

presence, investments and marketing focus. 

“We are honoured and humbled to once again receive this award and 

thank our customers for choosing Engen. 

“South African motorists and consumers are assured that Engen will 

continue to provide them with the best service, the best value and 

the best convenience offerings,” concludes Naidoo. 

* Sunday Times Top Brands Awards is commissioned by Avusa Media and conducted by 

TNS Research 

For further details please contact: 

Engen’s External Communications Manager, Gavin Smith 

Tel: 021 403 4312, or Email gavin.smith@engenoil.com

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NEW HEAD OF THYSSENKRUPP TECHNICAL TRAINING ACADEMY SPEARHEADS 

TRAINING CENTRE EXCELLENCE 

Employee development remains a core focus for thyssenkrupp Industrial 

Solutions South Africa, a company that continues to raise the bar in 

technical proficiencies, digital technologies and industry standards not 

only in South Africa but throughout the African continent. Central to this 

drive is the Technical Training Academy which opened its doors in Q4 

2018 at the thyssenkrupp Service Centre in Chloorkop, Johannesburg. 

New head of thyssenkrupp Technical Training Academy spearheads training centre excellence. 

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Steve Parkinson who was recently appointed 

Head of the Technical Training Academy, is 

committed to creating a centre of training 

excellence that can be replicated at every 

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions office in 

Africa. “I am eager to use my new position to 

make a difference on the continent through 

the Training Academy,” states Parkinson who 

brings to the table notable qualifications 

in manufacturing and operations as well 

as vast industry experience. His extensive 

job portfolio includes training delivery and 

development, compliance as well as sales. 

The technical skills-centric Academy boasts 

unparalleled success with its first-class, 

in-house developed technical training and 

development programmes. “We are extremely 

proud of the third-year apprentices from 

the training facility who, without exception, 

achieved a 100% pass rate on the first 

attempt of their trade tests!” says Parkinson. 

“This achievement has set a high standard 

which we most certainly aim to maintain.” 

To ensure its students of a best-practice 

training, the Academy adopts a proactive 

approach and also included a collaboration 

between thyssenkrupp and the German 

Chamber of Commerce in the development 

of a Mechatronics trade qualification. This is 

the first artisan qualification in South Africa 

whereby qualifying learners not only obtain a 

South African qualification but also a German 

qualification. Currently two students are 

undergoing the Mechatronic pilot project 

which is set to expand to eight students in 

2020. The Academy has also applied for the 

inclusion of this new mechatronics trade in 

its accreditation, which is expected to be 

obtained before the end of 2019. 

Keeping in line with strategic objectives, the 

Academy develops and maintains MERSETA 

/ Quality Council for Trades and Occupations 

(QCTO) approved apprentice training 

programmes. “We received accreditation 

from the QCTO for both the Metal Machinist 

and Mechanical Fitter trades in July 2019, ” 

adds Parkinson. 

He also reveals that the popular 

Commercial Apprentice Training Scheme 

(CATS) programme will be expanding 

to accommodate two annual intakes of 

students over the next few years. “These 

various accreditations and accomplishments 

are indicative of the high quality of training 

we offer apprentices. On the back of these 

achievements, the Academy is perfectly 

positioned to further grow its in-depth 

capabilities and footprint into Africa.” 

The Academy forms part of thyssenkrupp’s 

Industry 4.0 transition in order to provide 

innovative, effective and efficient customercentric 

solutions. Parkinson points out that 

the development and introduction of the 

new Mechatronics apprenticeship was also 

part of the move towards Industry 4.0, as 

this qualification includes learning about 

PLC’s and robotics; an essential component. 

“The latest digital technologies incorporated 

into the automation of thyssenkrupp 

equipment makes it imperative that 

customers, operators, as well as technical and 

maintenance staff undergo training prior to 

hand-over.” 

Echoing thyssenkrupp’s strive to reduce 

its carbon footprint, the Academy plans to 

develop several e-learning programmes 

which will be made accessible to all 

employees. “We will also be looking at 

converting a number of existing customer 

training courses into e-learning,“ says 

Parkinson. “This will allow us to further 

sell the Training Academy capabilities and 

programmes to customers and to offer them 

a cheaper alternative for the continuous 

training of their operators and staff.” The 

Academy also plans to provide training 

participants with tablets with pre-loaded 

programmes, eliminating the use of paper to 

print training manuals. 

Customers are essential in thyssenkrupp’s 

drive to develop exceptional skills in Africa 

for Africa. With a focus on getting closer 

to customers, thyssenkrupp’s account and 

regional managers maintain open lines of 

communication and conduct regular visits 

to existing customers. So when a training 

need arises, the Academy is informed and, 

together with the customer, specialised 

training is developed. “A prime example 

of this seamless collaboration is an online 

e-learning platform developed by the 

Academy which enabled the employees 

of a customer in Madagascar to access the 

required operator and maintenance training 

round the clock.” 

thyssenkrupp is passionate about 

uplifting and developing underprivileged 

communities. The Academy holds a key role 

in this objective and is working on creating 

community development initiatives in which 

unemployed youth from local communities 

are equipped with an entrepreneurial skills 

course as well as basic skills such as welding 

which includes the provision of welding 

equipment. 

A central driving force behind thyssenkrupp’s 

decision to establish the Academy was 

to train and upskill young people on 

thyssenkrupp equipment in line with 

company standards to the ultimate benefit 

of its customers. “I am extremely proud to be 

a part of this game-changing company and 

endeavour to help the Academy reach its full

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potential as a trailblazer in the digitalisation 

and automation space,” states Parkinson. 

Welcoming Parkinson to thyssenkrupp, 

Philipp Nellessen, CEO at thyssenkrupp 

Industrial Solutions Sub-Sahara Africa says 

that he is integral to upholding the Technical 

Training Academy‘s commitment to deliver 

exceptional technical training programmes 

that will set further benchmarks for 

excellence on the African continent. “We gave 

a clear mission to the training academy: We 

develop exceptional skills in Africa for Africa, 

and Steve Parkinson is exactly the head we 

need to continue and expand this mission. ” 

In April 2019, WorleyParsons and Jacobs’ 

Energy, Chemicals and Resources division, 

two global leaders in engineering, technical 

and professional services, came together 

under a new name, Worley. Our customers 

now have access to a wide network of 

highly capable people around the globe 

to help them meet the world’s changing 

energy, chemicals and resources needs. 

About us 

The Industrial Solutions business area at 

thyssenkrupp is a leading partner for the 

engineering, construction and service of 

industrial plants and systems. Based on more 

than 200 years of experience we supply 

tailored, turnkey plants and components for 

customers in the chemical, fertilizer, cement, 

mining and steel industries. As a system 

partner to the automotive, aerospace and 

naval sectors we develop highly specialized 

solutions to meet the individual requirements 

of our customers. More than 21,000 employees 

at over 100 locations form a global network 

with a technology portfolio that guarantees 

maximum productivity and cost-efficiency. 

For more information visit: 

www.thyssenkrupp-industrial-solutions.com 

Contact 

thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions 

(South Africa) 

Kgothatso Ntsie 

Marketing & Communications 

Tel: +27 11 236-1000 

Fax: +27 11 236-1125 

Email: kgothatso.ntsie@thyssenkrupp.com 

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ZWICK FOR MOLTEN SULPHUR OR SULPHUR TAIL GAS 

If you work with Molten Sulphur or Sulphur Tail gas, please take time to read more. 

Design engineers at Zwick in Germany have looked at solving on-going 

problems being experienced with valves on sulphur units. 

Typical valve problems on large bore line sizes range from seizing of the 

packing to severe seat damage when valve need to be operated after long 

periods of time of inactivity. Valves should be specified as steam jacketed 

valves as this is a standard mandatory type of valve requirement. 

Generally a standard valve may be suitable in an ideal line were there are never 

any shutdowns or upset conditions as once the valves body temperature has 

reached that of the hot sulphur or tail gas passing through it will not allow for 

any solidification, however in an upset condition were the valve body cools 

down with sulphur cooling also, then this will solidify in the bearing / shaft 

areas which will consequently generate a seizure of these elements. 

Based on international experience, Zwick engineers recommend the use 

of steam jacketed valves as these would maintain the critical areas under a 

constant temperature, thus eliminating any potential seizure. 

Zwick are capable of supplying valves in both wafer and double flanged style 

with steam jackets, and we can also apply a steam traced trim (stem and disc). 

Zwick Tri-Con series valves come with bearing protectors, which reduce the 

ingress of the medium into the critical areas, which coupled with the bearing 

flush purge ports constitute a true cleansing and protection of these critical 

areas. 

The following explanation highlights the technical differences between the Zwick 

Tri-Con valve and other manufacturers of valves ranging from double eccentric to 

unjacketed valves which will fail in this type of application. 

The Zwick Tri-Con series valve is a specially designed process isolation, on/ 

off and control valve, which has a wide range of application uses limited 

only by that of the actual materials used, in fact Zwick manufacture valves 

for applications which range from -196ºC up to +815ºC. Valves can be 

manufactured in any machinable form of alloy available on the market for 

specific client requirements. 

The Zwick Tri-Con series valve is a triple offset valve with true cone in cone 

design which totally eliminates any rubbing of the seats, hence eliminates 

any wear and tear which would generate leakages across the seat, this is 

technically not possible for other typical high performance valves, which 

means it is limited to a double eccentric design, rubbing sealing in the last 15- 

18º which will generate leakage as the time goes by. 

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The other standard double eccentric are not designed for these severe 

applications therefore any attempt to use it for particular process applications 

may result in a problematic outcome. 

Self Centering disc 

With it’s unique self centering temperature compensating disc, the Tri-Con 

series construction guarantees the optimal position of the laminated seal 

against the seat. Jamming due to thermal expansion is therefore eliminated. 

The torque transmission with keys 

The disc is keyed to the shaft and not pinned, providing equal torque 

transmission and eliminating the danger of pins sheering off. 

Ideal lamination and disc design 

The strong disc with it’s elliptical supporting surface offers the best fixing of 

the lamination. The zero leakage is achieved by the special machining of thre 

lamination. 

Supporting bearing bushing 

The optimal position of the bearing reduces the bending of the shaft. This 

guarantees bi-directional tightness under maximum pressure. 

General characteristics 

• Triple eccentric design 

• Metal seating 

• Zero leakage 

• Pressure classes 

• Full bi-directional shutoff tp API & DIN, ZERO Leakage 

• Temperature range -196ºC up to +815ºC 

• Size range 2” to 72” (DN50 to DN1800) 

• Friction free opening and closing 

• Vacuum tight 

• Laminated seal and seat made of stainless steel 

• Anti blow-out shaft to API 609 

• Steel casting, stainless steel and special alloys 

• Fire-safe acc. To BD 6755 and API 607 for both flow 

directions 

• Fugitive emission control acc. To “TA-Luft II” 

Valve & Automation are the agents for Zwick products. Please 

contact Desmond Delport on 011 397 2833 or sales@valve.co.za

Roadshows to look out 

for in 2020… 

• Secunda Petrochemicals IPP & Renewables Roadshow 

• Sasolburg Petrochemicals IPP & Renewables Roadshow 

• EPC, IPP & Renewables Roadshow 

• Durban Petrochemical IPP & Renewables Roadshow 

• Germiston Everything Industrial Roadshow 

• The Mossel Bay Petrochemical Roadshow 

Visit our website or join us on social media for updates on the Roadshows 

Bookings are now opened. 

Find out more about our early bird specials 

accounts@africanpetrochemicals.co.za • 011 083 5125 / 084 894 9800 • www.africanpetrochemicals.co.za 

ANOTHER 68 SOUTH DURBANITES GRADUATE FROM ENGEN’S COMPUTER SCHOOL 

The Engen Computer School in Wentworth held a graduation ceremony on 5 September where 68 proud community members 

received certificates for completing an End User computing course. 

Over the past decade, Engen’s free 

computer skills training school 

has transformed many lives in 

South Durban, boosting graduates’ 

prospects of finding employment. 

“Including yesterday’s graduates, 

just over 2000 students have 

graduated to date, each of them 

gaining the knowledge and 

confidence to go out and seek 

jobs that would otherwise never 

have been possible,” says Sheryl 

Casalis, training director of Added 

Advantage Academy. 

The Engen Computer School 

offers South Durban residents 

introductory-level computer skills 

training, covering eight units of the National 

Certificate: Information Technology, End User 

Computing qualification. 

To enrol, applicants must be unemployed 

school-leavers and reside in South Durban. 

While matric and age criteria are not 

prescribed, most students who attend the 

school are aged from 20 to 40. 

According to Casalis, three four-month 

courses are offered per annum, each 

accommodating 80 people. Engen invests 

Proud graduates of the Engen Computer School. 

approximately R15 000 per student to attend 

the course. 

“The competency rate for students is 

between 94% and 99% by the time they 

complete the course,” adds Casalis. “Upon 

graduation they are computer literate 

individuals able to work independently using 

the most common computer programmes 

utilised in offices today.” 

The third course for 2019 commenced on 26 

August and has 78 attendees. 

Engen’s head of Transformation 

and Stakeholder Engagement, 

Unathi Magida, says the Engen 

Computer Centre is well known 

in South Durban and almost 

always has a waiting list of people 

wanting to upskill themselves. 

Magida says Engen is both proud 

and humbled to play a small role in 

positively changing lives of South 

Durban community members, who 

reside in an area where the Engen 

Refinery is located. 

“With poverty and 

unemployment rife in South 

Africa, Engen is cognisant of the 

fact that the government cannot 

be relied on to provide solutions alone,” 

says Magida. 

“As such, we are committed to stepping 

up and doing the right thing, starting with 

paying special attention to the people in the 

communities in which we operate,” she adds. 

For more information, please contact: 

Gavin Smith, Engen External 

Communications Manager 

Tel: +27 21 403 4312 

Email:Gavin.Smith@engenoil.com 

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AIR PRODUCTS CONTINUES 50 TH BIRTHDAY 

CELEBRATIONS WITH PRESTIGIOUS GOLF DAY 

Air Products invited key customers and distributors to a prestigious golf day at the 

Glendower Golf Club in Edenvale on 18 September 2019 as part of the company’s 50 th 

birthday celebrations. Golfers received special treatment during the entire day and won 

great prizes. More importantly, it was an opportunity for guests and key Air Products 

employees to relax and enjoy some time outside the office and meeting rooms. 

During the prize giving ceremony, Managing 

Director, Rob Richardson thanked customers 

and distributors for their loyal support over 

the years. He emphasised the fact that the 

company is currently one of the largest 

suppliers of industrial gas in Southern Africa, 

which is largely as a result of their loyal 

support. Richardson further highlighted 

that Air Products has managed to build a 

reputation for its innovative culture, operational 

excellence and commitment to safety, and the 

environment, resulting in the company being 

able to manufacture and supply products of the 

highest quality for 50 years. 

The winning four-ball. 

L – R: Clayton Tree (Special Steels), Ismail Abdul (Special Steels), Marco Steyn (Horizon Global), Jason 

Allen (Horizon Global) and Rob Richardson (Air Products) . 

Richardson concluded by saying: “I am 

honoured to be the MD as we celebrate this 

milestone in Air Products’ proud history – it 

is such an achievement for the company to 

have shown the growth and experienced 

the successes that we have celebrated over 

the years. Our aim with this event was to 

thank our customers and distributors for the 

role they have played in our business and to 

commit to providing an even better service 

and secure supply of gas in the future”. 

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Second place winners enjoying some oysters and champagne… 

L – R: Alan Glutz (EWN&S), Gavin Bryson (EWN&S), Jorg Scholz (Air Products) and Archie Woods (EWN&S). 

For more information on Air Products, 

visit www.airproducts.co.za. 

About Air Products South Africa 

Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited 

manufactures, supplies and distributes a 

diverse portfolio of atmospheric gases, 

specialty gases, equipment and services to the 

Southern African region. 

Air Products touches the lives of consumers in 

positive ways every day, and serves customers 

across a wide range of industries from food 

and beverage, mining and petrochemicals, 

primary metal and steel manufacturers, 

welding and cutting applications to laboratory 

applications. 

Founded in 1969, Air Products South Africa 

has built a reputation for its innovative culture, 

operational excellence and commitment 

to safety, quality and the environment. In 

addition the company aims to continue its 

growth and market position in the Southern 

African region.

HFT ADDS STATGUARD FUEL STORAGE TANK FILTRATION TO ITS 

AFRICAN OFFERING. 

Up to 85% of fuel system component failures are caused by 

contamination. The main attributable causes of engine failure 

are inadequate fuel filtration, diesel fuel contamination and 

water in the fuel system. According to the World Wide Fuel 

Charter, only 43% of the world diesel fuel supply meets the ISO 

cleanliness standard for diesel fuel delivered from the filling 

station nozzle. 

Keeping your engine running smoothly is critical to increasing fuel 

efficiency. To help fleet owners and managers minimise the risks of 

fuel contamination in their fuel storage tank systems, Hytec Fluid 

Technology (HFT) has introduced the Fleetguard® StatGuard for 

bulk fuel cleanliness. It reduces electrostatic discharge through antistatic 

reducing media, and provides unique grounding solutions. 

Electrostatic discharge can be created when diesel passes through 

filter media at high flow rates. 

StatGuard has been engineered for use with single pass filtration 

for clean transfers, high efficiency kidney looping, inlet and 

outlet filtration at bulk storage tanks and mobile and stationary 

applications. “It features better dust holding capacity than 

competitor products and has a superior filter life. Additionally, 

the lower static build-up – at only 246 lpm – reduces filter media 

damage,” explains Sandor Bottyan, General Manager, HFT. 

StatGuard for bulk fuel cleanliness can be used on fuel islands or 

anywhere there is bulk fuel filtration. It is suitable for all remote sites 

such as farms and agricultural holdings, forestry commissions, mine 

sites and marina fuel stations, and is ideal for large fleet locations like 

bus, truck and rental depots. 

“Essentially there are three main diesel fuel contaminants,” Bottyan 

points out. “Organic contaminants; inorganic contaminants; and free 

and emulsified water.” The last is the most common form of diesel 

fuel contamination. StatGuard is designed to help overcome these 

component failure causes,” he says. 

He adds that the majority of tank systems, either new or existing, are 

fitted without any filter. Feetguard’s StatGuard is available as an 

up-fit solution or replacement, and existing competitor filters can be 

replaced with StatGuard using Fleetguard’s cross-reference table. 

Hytec Fluid Technology (HFT) a member of Bosch Rexroth Group of 

Companies is a Mega Distributor of Fleetguard’s filtration products in 

South Africa and Africa. 

StatGuard from Fleetguard®, developed for bulk fuel filtration, 

features high dust holding capacity, superior filter life and low static 

build-up that reduces filter media damage. 

About Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies 

The Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies (previously 

the Hytec Group) is Africa’s largest fluid power and automation 

company. It comprises eight specialist companies: Bosch Rexroth 

South Africa (previously Hytec Holdings), Hytec South Africa, Tectra 

Automation, Hytec Fluid Technology, Hydraulic and Automation 

Warehouse, Hytec Engineering, Hytec Services Africa and HYSA, 

which collectively source, market and distribute over 30 international 

hydraulic, pneumatic and automation brands. The Group employs 

approximately 850 people through a network of 40 sales and service 

branches across sub-Saharan Africa. 

Enquiries: 

Sandor Bottyan, General Manager, Hytec Fluid Technology 

Tel: +27 (0) 11 976 7300 

Email: sandor.bottyan@boschrexroth.co.za 

Web: www.hytecgroup.co.za 

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PETROCHEMICALS IPP & RENEWA 

ROADSHOW 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR EXHIBITORS AND 

VISITORS FOR JOINING US ON THE DAY. 

Bookings 

are now opened 

for 2020. Book your 

stand today to avoid 

disappointment. 

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Pumps • Valves • Systems 

RPH process pump – robust, reliable, efficient and 

now to API 610 11 th edition 

The RPH process pump for the chemical and petrochemical industries is a horizontal, 

radially split volute casing pump designed for flow rates of up to 4800 cubic metres per hour 

and pressures of up to 110 bar. It meets all requirements of API 610,11th edition and 

ISO 13709 (heavy duty). 

Benefits of the RPH Process pump: 

• Low maintenance costs 

• Low operating costs 

• Long service life of mechanical seal and bearings 

• High flexibility 

• Reliable and robust 

• Economical 

KSB Pumps and Valves (Pty) Ltd 

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HF LAUNCHES KENYA’S FIRST 

WHATSAPP BANKING 

The Group promotes financial inclusion in Kenya 

by launching WhatsApp Banking, unlocking the 

opportunity for millions of new consumers to 

experience an improved way to initiate day-today 

secure banking activities and digital product 

purchases from within the chat application 

NAIROBI - HF has launched the HF WhatsApp 

banking solution to offer customized mobile 

banking services to its customers, effectively 

becoming the first bank in the region to 

commercially go live with this product. HF 

has partnered with Infobip, the global cloud 

communication company for businesses and 

a leader in omnichannel engagement and 

other partners i.e. Wayawaya, Kocela and 

Myriad to implement and take to market this 

revolutionary product to its existing and new 

customers. 

The implementation allows customers to 

interact with the bank through WhatsApp for 

functions such as virtual account opening, 

funds transfers, loans, bill payments, goods 

purchases among other services 

‘’ A highly popular messaging platform with 

millions of active users in Kenya, WhatsApp 

unlocks an opportunity for us to offer our 

customers a more personal, intuitive and 

efficient way to engage with them on chat. 

This capability we are pioneering enables 

HF’s customers to manage their banking 

needs within their WhatsApp chat with 

the same efficiency as services obtained 

at our branches and other digital banking 

platforms. Customers can simply add HF’s 

WhatsApp phone number to begin a secure 

Chat Banking session,’’ said HF Group CEO 

Robert Kibaara. 

To subscribe to this service, customers are 

required to save the bank’s WhatsApp phone 

number – meaning access to the chat is 

granted on an individual and personalized 

basis. 

Combining this powerful and interactive 

platform with Artificial intelligence (AI), 

enables businesses to scale their offerings 

to keep abreast with customer changing 

preferences. AI makes it possible for 

machines to learn from experience, adjust to 

new inputs and perform human-like tasks. 

“Customers’ expectations are constantly 

changing and it’s our duty as a customercentric 

bank to ensure that our customers are 

provided with the means to initiate or carry 

out banking services through any channel 

they desire wherever they are conveniently,” 

added Mr Kibaara. 

This new channel is part of HF’s digital 

banking strategy and cements its 

commitment to providing solutions to 

social and economic challenges through 

innovation geared at resolving critical issues 

around ease of access, convenience, safety 

and simplicity of essential financial services. 

“We are very honored to collaborate with 

such a prominent financial solutions 

provider. By offering WhatsApp as an 

alternative channel to their clients. HF 

Group is strengthening its relationship with 

customers and acting as a true leader in 

digital innovation. Enhancing the customer 

experience is a goal that all big companies 

should strive to achieve, and we’re thrilled 

that HF Group was one of the first financial 

institutions that recognized this opportunity 

in Kenya.” Said Rachel Njiru, Infobip’s 

Managing Director for Kenya & Director OP 

in Africa. 

Kenya tops the list of African countries 

with ease of access to financial services 

thanks in part to its high uptake of mobile 

money, placing the country ahead of 

economic giants such as South Africa, 

Nigeria, and Ghana. Other key drivers of this 

development include mobile adoption and 

internet connectivity. 84 percent of Kenya’s 

population has access to the Internet. 91 

percent of Kenya’s total population has a 

mobile phone, compared to the average 

of 80 percent mobile penetration in all of 

Africa. The most used social media platforms 

identified in Kenya is WhatsApp with 74% 

population usage according to the Jumia 

Kenya Mobile Report 2019. 

About HF 

HF is a multi-dimensional financial services 

provider with capability in digital banking, 

retail banking, SME and institutional banking, 

banc assurance, property development and 

finance. Information on HF is available on 

www.hfgroup.co.ke 

About Infobip 

Infobip is global cloud communication 

company for businesses and a leader in 

omnichannel engagement with over a 

decade of industry experience and presence 

on all six continents. The company serves 

and partners with leading mobile operators, 

messaging apps, banks, social networks, tech 

companies, and aggregators. 

www.infobip.com 

About Wayawaya 

Wayawaya a Digital banking platform that 

offers clients one account combining their 

bank, mobile wallet, savings and payments 

accessible across the world with instant, 

secure and cost effective transactions. 

www.wayawaya.co.ke 

About Kocela 

Kocela is a financial and technology firm 

premised on user-focused approach in 

building disruptive solutions for Africa. 

The company was recently named the best 

Payments and Transfer Company in Africa at 

the African Fintech Awards. 

www.kocela.com 

About Myriad Connect 

Myriad Connect helps address digital 

transaction fraud with out of band 

authentication and SIM Swap services that 

secure digital and mobile transactions and 

protect consumers and financial services. 

Myriad Connect’s service is delivered across 

a host of different channels, including USSD, 

mobile app and web protecting consumers’ 

online accounts, transactions and digital 

financial services accounts. 

www.myriadgroup.com 

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BITUMEN MEASUREMENT UNDER DIFFICULT CONDITIONS 

A product application case history 

The Task: The special challenge of this 

application was to determine the exact 

temperature of heat-tracing, and to be 

adapted to the respective type of bitumen 

product used. The meters had to be robust 

and temperature-stable, and their accuracy 

should be unaffected by portable custody 

transfer devices. 

The Solution: Kobold’s TM/TME/TMU 

Coriolis Mass Flowmeters, offering: 

• Precise measurements, even with high 

temperature fluctuations 

• Durable due to bigger wall thicknesses of 

measuring tubes 

• Variable, stable tracing systems for various 

heating media 

• Up to DN400/16” for media temperatures 

up to 260°C 

• Versions for custody transfer operation 

• High process security by tempering also 

during power failure 

• Maintenance easy due to open design of 

the devices 

• Retrofitting possible 

The Application: The robust construction of 

the Coriolis devices allow usage in mobile 

plants or machinery, such as in a “HOT- 

RECYCLER”, which removes the tarmac and 

re-applies it with the addition of asphalt and 

bitumen. The hot recycling method is used 

solely for the rehabilitation of damaged 

asphalt surface courses. The hot recycler 

processes the existing road pavement, 

improving it with virgin mix, if necessary. 

Contact Instrotech for more information on 

Kobold’s range of coriolis mass flow meters 

for bitumen measurement under difficult 

conditions. 

KOBOLD Messring GmbH is a leading 

international instrumentation engineering 

enterprise that develops, manufactures 

and sells instruments for monitoring, 

measuring and regulating the physical 

quantities of flow through pressure, level 

and temperature. 

Instrotech: 

Tel: 010 595 1831 

Email: sales@instrotech.co.za 

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FIXING LUBRICATION STORAGE CAN HELP AVOID 90% OF CONTAMINATION 

According to research by Lubrication Engineers (LE), 90% of all lubrication contamination occurs before the lubricant is ever 

applied. “Only 10% of lubrication contamination happens after the oil has been applied to the machinery, mainly thanks to human 

error or cross-contamination within the machine itself,” says Callum Ford, National Marketing Manager at LE South Africa. “The 

major contamination risk is actually created by poor lubrication management, especially storage and distribution.” 

By focusing on improving these areas, 

organisations can drastically reduce the risk 

of lubricant contamination and spills, thus 

protecting their equipment and ensuring 

operational health and safety compliance. 

“Traditionally, lubrication storage has not 

been a priority for companies, but it should 

be,” says Ford. “They might be buying the 

ideal product for a plant, but if the lubricant 

is contaminated before it’s even applied, it’s 

a waste. Organisations need to move away 

from haphazard lubrication storage and 

dispensing to a systematic approach. This sort 

of simple house-keeping is the foundation for 

good asset reliability management.” 

LE’s Xpel oil bulk storage containers have 

been designed around optimising lubrication 

management so that it is clean, organised, 

safe, efficient and reliable. “Basically, the ideal 

is to have a closed loop system,” says Ford. 

“This minimises risk at every stage of the 

lubrication management cycle, right from 

taking delivery of a lubrication to storing it 

and applying it. The more chance the oil has 

to be exposed to the elements, the more 

chance it has to be contaminated before it is 

added to the machinery.” 

LE offers Xpel bulk storage systems, which 

are modular and thus customisable, and are 

available in different sizes and configurations to 

meet every requirement. They are colour-coded 

for accurate lubricant identification and come 

with either gravity-fed dispensers or pressured 

dispensing capability. They meet best practice 

guidelines and standards for fire safety and are 

built for spill control and durability. 

All LE Xpel bulk storage systems come 

with top-mounted level gauges to allow for 

easy and safe viewing of tank fill level, as 

well as a retractable cable reel grounding kit 

and system earth lugs to mitigate staticelectricity 

build up. They are suitable for 

storing machinery lubricating oils and glycolbased 

coolants and come standard with 110V 

single phase TEFC motors (although they can 

be configured for other power supplies as 

required). 

LE also supplies smaller Xpel oil storage 

containers, which are the next link in the 

lubrication storage chain. “From the bulk 

dispensers, lubricants are decanted into 

specially designed containers, each of which 

has a specific shape and adheres to the 

same colour-coded system as the bulk units, 

ensuring that the right lubricant is dispensed 

for application. This means there’s no 

problems with lubricant cross-contamination 

from putting a product into a container that 

has previously housed a different lubricant, 

and that the entire process becomes 

standardised. For example, you only decant 

lubricant from the yellow bulk tank to the 

yellow storage container, and applied it to 

the yellow-labelled machine. If your colours 

don’t match up – you have gone wrong 

somewhere.” 

The storage containers are also available with 

a variety of nozzles, with or without a pump 

and / or hose, as required. 

“We’ve seen how putting a lubrication 

storage process and system in place has 

helped our clients to make their lubrication 

management less messy and more effective, 

and how this has ripple effects in terms 

of needing to buy less lubricant, and 

seeing better overall productivity and less 

downtime,” says Ford. “By weeding out 

lubricant contamination before it happens, 

machinery lasts longer and lubrication 

schedules are more accurate. We honestly 

believe that a cradle-to-grave lubrication 

management system is one of the most 

effective upgrades a company can make.” 

About 

Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa 

represents the LE brand in South Africa, 

Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe 

and Zambia. LE hold the rights to Southern 

Africa on the LE brand, recognised 

internationally as a specialist in lubrication. 

Through LE Incorporated, they are a member 

of a worldwide network of companies 

spanning Europe, South America, Asia and 

Africa, while LE Incorporated operates in the 

USA and covers North America including 

Canada, Mexico and the USA. 

LE provides high performance, heavy-duty, 

quality lubricants for virtually every industry 

and application, as well as expert technical 

back-up and support. 

For more information, visit 

www.lubricationengineers.co.za 

Contact: 

Callum Ford, National Marketing Manager, LE 

Tel: 011 464 1735 

email: callum@lubricationengineers.co.za 

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A REALLY ‘REFINED’ SOLUTION: RAND-AIR DURBAN SUPPLIES CLASS-0 OIL-FREE 

AIR TO OIL REFINERY SHUTDOWNS 

While Durban is one of South Africa’s major industrial hubs, it is also home to some of South Africa’s major oil refineries. The 

fuel and oil from these refineries keep much of South Africa and its economy on the move and flowing smoothly every day. 

A refinery is a very large and highly complex operation which 

has been designed to run most of the time with a minimum 

of supervision. However, usually every two years, oil refineries 

need to be shut down for a period of intensive maintenance, 

replacement or repair. Naturally, this disruption to fuel supplies 

has to be very carefully planned and timed. 

This is according to Rudi de Vry, Rand-Air’s Area Manager in Durban. 

“During oil refinery shutdowns, thousands of subcontractors 

are hired to carry out the many maintenance procedures which 

are required. These subcontractors need to be supplied with 

temporary compressed air and power - as well as with other 

equipment – in order to carry out their allotted tasks. This is 

where Rand-Air comes in,” de Vry explains. 

Over its 46 years of operation, Rand-Air has become the preferred 

rental equipment partner to South African oil refineries, including 

those in Durban. 

“We have built up these relationships over many years, on the 

back of service which invariably goes beyond what the customer 

expects of us,” he says. 

The Durban branch has recently completed just such a project, 

partnering with South Africa’s largest oil refinery during a 

shutdown which extended from 15 May until 15 July this year. 

During the shutdown, the refinery needs dozens of equipment 

items. All of these have to be sourced and if necessary transported 

to Durban. The equipment then has to be checked by our 

technicians to make sure that it is as reliable as they it can possibly 

be, and then dispatched to the refinery site. 

De Vry observes that with a small but highly motivated and 

efficient team in Durban, for Rand-Air during the refinery shutdown 

it was a case of ‘all hands on deck’, and extended working hours. 

“Fortunately, we have an excellent, committed team here in 

Durban on both the sales and the service side. They always have a 

positive attitude and work well together as their aim to achieve a 

common goal,” he adds. 

Recently, the Durban branch was pleased to be able to rent out 

one of the larger oil-free compressors in Rand-Air’s range to the 

same customer. 

“Ironically, even though it was for an oil refinery, the customer 

required Class 0 oil-free air to keep its systems operational during 

a maintenance shutdown! 

We have furthermore found that being able to supply Class 0 

oil-free air - which is absolutely free of contaminants - has created 

a very nice niche for us with the various refineries in the region. 

These refineries therefore regularly hire our oil-free compressors. 

In this particular instance, the refinery concerned rented the 

PTS 1600 for a period of two weeks. When the compressor was 

returned to us, the customer feedback we received was very 

positive,” de Vry remarks. 

Renting equipment to any refinery has to be done with 

considerable care, due to the nature of the business, and safety 

regulations are therefore stringent. 

“When it comes to refineries, safety is their number one concern,” 

emphasises de Vry. 

Rand-Air’s Durban team works closely with the refinery to meet 

their safety obligations. “Before our equipment is delivered to a 

refinery site, there are a number of procedures we need to carry 

out on the units to ensure that our standards are aligned with 

those of our customer. This involves close consultation with the 

refinery’s safety officials,” he explains. 

“If, for example, a refinery needs to have a compressor pressuretested, 

we fully understand why this is needed and what the 

legal implications are. Once the equipment is on site, Rand-Air 

technicians continue to monitor it to ensure it delivers faultless 

performance,” he comments. 

“Our refinery customers really do appreciate the effort we put into 

keeping them safe.” 

Of course, during a refinery shutdown, even though we might be 

very busy, we still continue with our normal day-to-day rentals, 

which are to a wide variety of industries. 

At present, we are looking forward to the rest of the year because 

there are some exciting opportunities coming our way. And, 

in spite of the tough economy, the Durban branch has been 

performing exceptionally well,” he concludes. 

About Rand-Air 

With several depots, branches and substantial representation 

across Southern Africa, Rand-Air continues to expand their 

footprint to service a diverse market. Since 1973, Rand-Air has 

been driven by an ethos to exceed customer expectation and 

satisfaction. This is complemented by a product offering that 

adheres to the highest quality standards in the industry. Rand- 

Air’s products portfolio includes oil-free compressors, industrial 

air compressors, diesel compressors, electric air compressors (all 

screw compressors), diesel generators and lighting towers. 

As the market leader in portable air compressors and generator 

rental, Rand-Air upholds its reputation through regular training 

and upskilling in business related and product-specific matters. 

Rand-Air is part of the Atlas Copco group and is a Level 3 B-BBEE 

contributor. 

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