Daily Archives: February 9, 2021
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Managing thermal functions with heat exchangers
When changing a fluid’s thermal state, there has to be a temperature difference between the two mediums for heat transfer to take place, and the heat lost by the hot medium is equal to the amount of heat gained by the cold medium, except for losses to the surroundings. To continually transfer heat between two ... -
Genset failure can cost companies dearly during load shedding
By Nomvelo Buthelezi : nomvelo@ngage.co.za 09 February 2021: A back-up power supply such as gensets is critical to reduce overall electricity demand during load-shedding. However, it is vital that such important equipment is maintained properly and serviced regularly to be able to cope with such outages. Genset failure due to a lack of proper maintenance poses ... -
EU-Africa partnership must reflect ‘realities of African agriculture’
Stakeholders at a recent event stressed the need for an “equal” partnership where all voices have a voice around the table. [SHUTTERSTOCK] Future agrifood partnerships between the EU and Africa take into account the realities of farming in Africa, especially in the context of a drive for a greener transition, agrifood stakeholders have warned. The ... -
Tractor sales signal confidence in agriculture
Agricultural machinery sales last month continued to register growth, indicating confidence in the sector’s outlook.Photo: Supplied By Given Majola DURBAN – AGRICULTURAL machinery sales last month continued to register growth, indicating confidence in the sector’s outlook. In January, tractor sales increased by 28 percent to 445 units compared with 348 units in January last year. ... -
Danfoss forms new Climate Solutions Segment
Danfoss has changed its group structure to combine the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions. With the new Climate Solutions segment, Danfoss will intensify its focus on the green agenda in attractive global markets. Everywhere in the world, there is a strengthened focus on climate efforts and by combining the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss ... -
Case IH donates life-saving medical equipment to Ethiopian Ministry of Health
Case IH has made a donation of four ventilators and associated equipment to be used in hospitals in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The equipment is greatly needed in the fight to save lives as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic. While the brand is known around the world for its industry-leading agricultural machinery, Case IH ...
