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Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants are essential for converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into steam, which powers electric generator turbines. This process supports both waste management and renewable energy production, making it a crucial part of sustainable infrastructure. However, maintaining efficiency and more importantly, safety in these facilities relies on the complete…

We understand that the burden of picking your next measurement microphone; maybe you have started a new project, or your current microphones need replacing… Or maybe you’re getting your first ever set of microphones? Whatever the reason, let’s just say that trawling through endless datasheets, tables, graphs and charts isn’t…

Transmission towers, bridges, and industrial structures rely on secure fastenings to maintain their integrity. Over time, bolts can loosen due to vibration, environmental conditions, and regular wear and tear. Identifying these weak points manually is a time-consuming and hazardous task, requiring workers to inspect each bolt individually—often at dangerous heights.…

Electrical insulation failures are a major concern in high-voltage systems. One of the early warning signs of insulation degradation is partial discharge—a localized electrical discharge that can lead to equipment failure if left unchecked. Now for years, the way to find partial discharge has been with High-Frequency Current Transformers (HFCT)…

Its no secret that Petrochemical plants are high-risk environments. Places where gas leaks can lead to serious safety hazards, environmental damage and operational losses. In recent times, to detect these leaks, traditional methods such as soap and bubble tests or handheld sniffers have been used. There is however, a problem…

Sound is everywhere, from the rustle of leaves, to the bustle of a motorway, you are always exposed to sound. That’s why we’re on a mission to find out where loud is too loud. We will be traipsing across the UK to find the noisiest (and sometimes the quietest) locations…

When it comes to building acoustics, precision is key. Whether you are conducting an airborne or impact test, it is important that you have the correct equipment that all works together seamlessly giving you the results as quick as possible. Airborne noise is sound that travels through the air, such…

When it comes to noise monitoring, Svantek have a wide range of top-level equipment, from the smallest class 1 sound level meter, from the SV 971A, to the advanced sound level meter that is the SV 977, to the sleek and reliable SV 307A. However, in Autumn of 2024, a…

Particle Velocity vs Sound Pressure, which one is best to use? When dealing in the field of NVH, we know that accurate sound measurement is crucial. Two ways of measuring this sound is particle velocity and sound pressure, these 2 methods both offer distinct insights into sound behaviour. Understanding their…

IMMI is a cutting-edge software designed to predict noise levels, model air pollutant dispersion and manage emission control. This can range from the simple emission prognosis in case of questions regarding neighbourhood noise up to noise mapping for entire countries. This software has been developing and growing for over 30…

Composite moulding is a go-to manufacturing process for industries needing strong, lightweight materials. But when it comes to quality control, even tiny issues—like air leaks during the curing process—can compromise the final product. And this can have drastic effects, from lost revenue to damaged products going out to customers. This…

For years, gas leak detection has been conducted through 2 main methods. The first is chemical sensors. This is the method of using equipment that interacts with the gas molecules they’re designed to detect, often resulting in a chemical reaction or a measurable change in electrical properties. While this is…