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EN 1990 – Basis of structural design

EN 1990 – Basis of structural design

23 February 2026

EN 1990 is not the Eurocode for reinforced concrete, steel, or timber. It is the base standard that sets the...

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Stormwater retention in industrial facilities

Stormwater retention in industrial facilities

18 February 2026

As a rule, investors tend to treat stormwater as an unwanted nuisance. It rains, the water has to be collected,...

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Should a heat pump run continuously? An analysis of operating modes

Should a heat pump run continuously? An analysis of operating modes

16 February 2026

Should a heat pump run continuously? This is a question that comes up very often, but it is actually framed...

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The manufacture of steel structures and the EN 1090 standard

The manufacture of steel structures and the EN 1090 standard

12 February 2026

The manufacture of steel structures has long since ceased to rely solely on drawings, workshop techniques and the experience of...

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EN 60204-1 – Electrical safety of industrial machinery

EN 60204-1 – Electrical safety of industrial machinery

10 February 2026

EN 60204-1 is the fundamental standard for electrical equipment on machinery. It does not apply to a single component or...

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The metallurgical industry and the energy transition

The metallurgical industry and the energy transition

9 February 2026

The metallurgical industry finds itself in an unusual situation today. On the one hand, it is one of the most...

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Pylontech US5000 – technical specifications and features

Pylontech US5000 – technical specifications and features

5 February 2026

The Pylontech US5000 is one of the most recognisable 48 V battery modules on the energy storage market. The manufacturer...

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SCADA systems in the energy sector and heavy industry

SCADA systems in the energy sector and heavy industry

2 February 2026

In the energy sector and heavy industry, a SCADA system is no longer merely a process visualisation layer. It is...

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What determines the efficiency of a coal-fired power station?

What determines the efficiency of a coal-fired power station?

30 January 2026

The efficiency of a coal-fired power station depends primarily on six factors: fuel quality, steam parameters, boiler and turbine efficiency,...

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Reversible heat pumps – how they work and their applications

Reversible heat pumps – how they work and their applications

27 January 2026

A reversible heat pump is a system that can not only heat a building but also cool it. This does...

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