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THE PRESIDENTIAL ISSUE
wattnow || MAY
THE OFFICIAL MOUTHPIECE OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS 2013| 1
may 2013
LETTERS
6 Letter from the SAIEE President
- Mr Paul van Niekerk.
page 12
REGULARS
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We showcase gadgets & gizmo's for everyone!
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Showcasing social functions & events.
page 26
58 Crossword - win R1000!
60 Membership
62 SAIEE Calendar of Events
FEATURE page 36
28 Presidential Address: Independent Power Production
and Infrastructure Development
Paul van Niekerk shares his theme for 2013 -
"Building of Skills & Professionalisation of Electrical Engineers.
POWER
36 Koeberg Insulator Pollution Test Station
For many years Eskom has followed international guidelines in selecting
transmission and distribution insulator products for use in polluted environments.
page 54
50 Transforming the Power Industry
Powertech Transformers (PTT) consists of three world class operations
involved in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of transformers.
LOOKING BACK
54 May Day and Beyond....
What happened in history today?
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From the Editor's Desk | minx avrabos
t’s that time of the year again
Managing Editor
Minx Avrabos | minx@saiee.org.za where we celebrate the election of
EditorS the new SAIEE council members and
Derek Woodburn its new President. For those of you
Mike Crouch that were unable to attend the AGM
Jane-Anne Buisson-Street at the end of March, we showcase the
Contributors inauguration on page 12.
Derek Woodburn
Paul van Niekerk
W.L. Vosloo The inauguration of the new
R.L. Swinny president, Mr Paul Van Niekerk was
Nico Gunter an auspicious event like only Gerda
Leon Schultz
Geyer can organize. Well-done Gerda.
Jacqueline Burn
Jane Buisson-Street
EVENTS Page 28 features Paul van Niekerk’s inaugural speech “Independent Power
Production and Infrastructure Development” the article deals with the
Gerda Geyer | geyerg@saiee.org.za
dichotomy that exists within the South African landscape, the difficulty of
PHOTOGRAPHER
solving the challenges we face and most importantly, what we as industry
Heather McCann | 011 682 3298
leaders can do to aid in this situation.
CPD & course accreditation
Sue Moseley | suem@saiee.org.za The wattnow magazine prides itself on being relevant and topical and with
MEMBERSHIP & TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP this in mind the May issue focuses on a subject that is not only relevant but
Ansie Smith | smitha@saiee.org.za also a source of raging debate across the world, and that is Insulator Testing.
ADVERTISING On page 36 we publish an insightful paper by Dr’s Vosloo and Swinny from
Avenue Advertising the Eskom Research, Test and Development team. The subject of the paper
T 011 463 7940 | F 086 518 9936 is the Koeberg Insulation Pollution Test Station, and due to the relevance of
E barbara@avenue.co.za the subject we have decided to publish the paper in its entirety instead of two
Publisher parts. Get the coffee, put the feet up and enjoy this interesting article.
South African Institute of Electrical Engineers
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reading which was sent out in the weekly newsletter.
Hope you enjoy the read as much as I enjoyed putting it together.
SAIEE 2013 Office Bearers
President Paul van Niekerk
Deputy President Pat Naidoo Enjoy the read!
Senior Vice President André Hoffmann
Junior Vice President T.C. Madikane
Immediate Past President Mike Cary
Honorary Treasurer Viv Crone
Honorary Vice President Sarel Schoombie
ISSN: 1991-0452
SAIEE Publications (Pty) Ltd. All material is strictly copyright and all rights are
reserved. Reproduction without permission is forbidden. The views expressed in this PS: April 2013 issue, pg 14: Correction
publication are not necessarily those of the publisher or the SAIEE. E&OE – Ansie Smit was employed for 22 years by the SAIEE.
Visit www.wattnow.co.za to answer the questions
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MESSAGE FROM THE 2013 SAIEE PRESIDENT
• The Membership Committee will register best final year Engineering Student at • The Publications Committee is inter-
and manage qualification of new members KZN University in 2012; alia responsible for the publication and
of the SAIEE, they will also keep an • The Professional Development Committee financial sustainability of wattnow and
accurate record of members, and look after is responsible to ECSA, for the registration the peer-reviewed Africa Research Journal
As is always the case when the new Power Section will be chaired by
the interests of members; of Engineers, PAC and EPAC and (ARJ) and any other in house publication
President is inaugurated, the SAIEE Ms Thandiwe Nkambule;
• The Marketing and Events team will of relations with external stakeholders required in addition to the SAIEE Website.
committees have to be re-established to do Historical Section will be chaired by
course, as the name implies, organise the including Government and international
the work of the SAIEE for next year. Mr Max Clarke.
events and maintain external relations cooperation. They are also responsible for All committees plays an integral part to the
with colleague organisations such as the managing the Continuing Professional promotion of Electrical Engineering and the
Some of the changes that have been These teams will meet every Council
IEEE and the IEE. In addition, they will Development (CPD) activities of SAIEE maintenance of standards in Electrical design
introduced this year, is the formalisation day at a minimum to ensure the efficient
coordinate SAIEE workshops, and events; and accreditation and validation of in South Africa, and it is our responsibility
of the SAIEE restructuring team which operation of the SAIEE. I am very
• The Education and Training Committee external training organisations. An as the South African Institute of Electrical
has been combined with the Legal grateful to these dedicated professional
have a very important function of managing additional, all important function is the Engineers to set examples and create
& Constitutional working group to people who have kindly volunteered their
the education standards and award of management and control of the modified opportunities to maintain this standard of
ensure that a strategy is formulated time to participate in the support and
SAIEE bursaries, they also ensure that the mentorship programme; Engineering.
before any restructuring is considered. professionalisation of our Industry.
pipeline of children entering the field of • The Technology and Leadership Committee
This committee will be chaired by our
Electrical Engineering is maintained. A are primarily responsible for review of
reetings to you all immediate past President Mr Mike Cary Each of these committees has a set of
current project that has been going for a current technology activities, Industry
from the desk of the and the Deputy will be Mr Viv Crone, terms of reference that include clearly
few years, is the Bergville project, where Association activities, participation
SAIEE President. while all the active past presidents on defined objectives for the year.
SAIEE members have volunteered time on SABS and other relevant external
The first month of my Council will serve on this committee • The SAIEE Finance Committee is
and effort for the development of Math committees including current issues such
tenure in the ‘Chair’ has to provide collective wisdom on a way responsible for the daily execution of
and Science amongst rural children which as IRP NDP and other documentation that Paul van Niekerk Pr. Eng
been rather eventful. This forward for the SAIEE. Included in their financial issues, including payment
has really borne fruit and produced the affect the Electricity industry; SAIEE President 2013
started with my inauguration mandate is the requirement to make of routine costs and managing non
on 27 March 2013. It was a humbling provision for an executive function within routine expenditure and investments.
experience to be inducted as the head of the SAIEE to provide a SAIEE mentorship The SAIEE is a big business with annual
this esteemed 100 year old Professional programme. turnover in the region of R7M and has
Institute, and as previously stated, I will investments of R28M plus property
do my very best to uphold the standards Other committees will also be subject worth in excess of R11M;
set by my predecessors, at the helm of this to review and the team that has been • The Facilities Committee, besides
prestigious organisation. appointed to Chair these working groups managing of the SAIEE campus in
are as follows: Observatory, will also include in
The AGM was held at the war memorial
Committee Chair Vice Chair
auditorium in Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Office Bearers Paul van Niekerk Pat Naidoo
and rather well attended, despite there
Finance Pat Naidoo Andre Hoffman
being between two long weekends, and
Restructuring & Constitutional Mike Cary Viv Crone
once again very well organised by Gerda
Facilities Jane Buisson Street Bill Bergman
from the office of the SAIEE.
Membership Rex van Olst Prince Moyo
My Presidential address is included in this Events & marketing Andre Hoffman Pat Naidoo
issue of wattnow and as you are aware, my Education and Training Andries Tsabalala Nlhanhla Maphalala
theme for the year is: Professional Development John Gosling TC Madikane
"To promote the skills, and hence the Publications Viv Crone Hendri Geldenhuys
Professionalisation of Electrical Engineers, Technology Leadership Michael Grant Prince Moyo
Technologists and Technicians to meet
the identified needs for job creation and The SAIEE Sections will be as follows: their terms of reference for 2013 the
infrastructure development in South Electronics and Software section will be finalisation of the furnishing of the
Africa". Chaired by Mr Ian Gebbie; Museum at Innes House;
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SO CIAL S C ENE - W ERE Y O U THERE?
SAIEE AGM
The 2013 SAIEE AGM took place at the SA
Museum of Military History in Johannesburg.
The 2013 SAIEE President, Mr Paul van Niekerk
was inaugurated at this meeting after a review
of the SAIEE's audited Financial Reports. In his
presidential address, Paul van Niekerk will focus Paul van Niekerk with Sarel Schoombie, Paul van Niekerk with Ian Gebbie, Paul van Niekerk with Max Clarke,
his year as president on "The building of skills Honorary Vice President. elected Chairman of the E&S section. Chairman of the Historical Section.
and professionalisation of Electrical Engineers ".
It was an auspicious event which saw SAIEE
Council Members rubbing shoulders with our
esteemed guests.
The Presidential address is featured on page 28
in this issue of the wattnow magazine. Mike Cary, 2012/13 SAIEE President handing the newly inaugurated 2013/14 SAIEE
President, Mr Paul van Niekerk his presidential pin.
Ken Nixon with Ian Gebbie. A few of our members enjoying the Margaret & Mike Cary,
festivities. Immediate Past President.
Andries Tshabalala presented Mike Cary with Elizabeth van Niekerk with Margaret Cary. Paul van Niekerk with Pat Naidoo,
his Past President's badge. Deputy President, SAIEE.
Rabelani Dagada - President,
Computer Society of SA with
2013 SAIEE President, Paul van Niekerk.
Paul van Niekerk with André Hoffmann, TC Madikane, newly elected Junior Vice Paul van Niekerk with Viv Crone,
Senior Vice President. President with Paul van Niekerk. Honorary Treasurer. 2013 SAIEE President, Paul van Niekerk with
Prof. Jan de Kock Alwani Ralineba, SAIEE Bursar.
his family.
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PROMOTING ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE
The Wits Power and HV research groups that attended SAUPEC 2013 at North-West University.
North-West University in Potchefstroom Wits EIE’s invaluable contribution to the 27 presentations, ranging from renewable
hosted the annual South African conference is part of its drive to grow energy and energy efficiency fields to high
Universities Power Engineering Conference postgraduate research to promote the voltage and power-grid disciplines, while
(SAUPEC) from 31 January to 1 February search for knowledge within the broad also including “fringe” aspects such as
during its “O-week”. field of engineering to solve the tough sociological studies of developing countries
Seating (left to right): Mike Cary (2012 SAIEE President), Cyril Gamede TC Madikane presented Gill Nortier, the organiser of engineering problems of the day. and the effect of coal quality.
(ECSA President) and TC Madikane (SAIEE KZN Centre Chairman) the event with a token of appreciation on behalf of KZN The conference plays a vital role in
Standing (left to right): Pat Naidoo (SAIEE Senior Vice President) and committee members. Gill has been a Secretary of SAIEE
promoting engineering knowledge and It has long realised that solutions are not Many graduates and post-graduates were
Veer Ramnarain (SAIEE KZN Centre Vice Chairman) KZN Centre for more than 30 years. She has been very
instrumental in ensuring that the KZN Centre runs expertise among the relatively small isolated within a single specialist field, attending their first conference, meeting in
KZN CENTRE DINNER & DANCE smoothly and professional. South African Power and High Voltage leading to the creation of its three major person the academics with whose work they
The KZN SAIEE Centre had Dinner and Awards evening on Friday, engineering academic community. research thrusts: energy, information and were already familiar and being exposed to
30 November 2012 at Durban Country Club. The event was well Consequently it is no surprise that Wits systems, all of which were represented in the vastness of the power- and high-voltage
attended by more than 200 members and visitors. The guest speaker University’s School of Electrical and its presentations which covered 4th year engineering field. The EIE considers this
was Mr Cyril Gamede, the ECSA President. The recipients of the Information Engineering (EIE) made one projects from 2012 and current post- aspect of the conference an important
awards were as follows: of the strongest showings, delivering ten of graduate research. introduction for both graduates and post-
the 27 presentations and providing almost graduates to the almost bewildering choice
A. Category: Significant project award a third of the participants. A wide range of topics was aired in the of career options in the sector.
1. Title: Greater East London strengthen scheme phase 1
a. Project Leader: Krish Govender
b. Client: Eskom
EATON PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
c. Consulting Engineers: Eskom Rory Reid has been appointed as the new Rory’s zest for success, motivation and
South African Sales Leader, for Eaton technical background in the Electrical
2. Title: Electronic Bicycle Line Management and People Counting Electric SA (Pty) Ltd and will be based in industry sector, makes him the ideal
System Project for Cop 17 in Durban Winners: Cyril Rutters Pr Eng and his portfolio regarding SAIEE Wadeville, Johannesburg. choice to lead an extraordinary team.
a. Project Leader: Rob Anderson activities reads as follows:
b. Client : Ethekwini Municipality · Joined the SAIEE in 1984 - upgraded to SAIEE Fellow 2001; In his new role, Reid will lead the Power Reid has a Higher Diploma in Business
c. Consulting Engineers: Rob Anderson and Associates · Served on KZN Centre Committee since 1989 Quality, Power Distribution, Projects Management, a National Technical
Consulting Engineers · Served as KZN Centre Committee Vice Chairman 2003 and Branch teams nationally. This new Diploma N5 in Electrical Engineering
· Served as KZN Centre Committee Chairman 2004 organization will allow for improved sales with a wireman’s license and Electrician
B. Category: SAIEE KZN Centre Lifetime Contribution Award to · Served as KZN Centre Committee Immediate Past Chairman 2005 and customer focus and internal training qualification foundation.
Cyril Rutters · Served as Past Chairman on KZN Centre Committee 2006 to date. for the South African sales team.
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New intelligent building procurement model in SA financial sector
Corporate South Africa is seeing a move to a new engagement/procurement
model around the role of IT and facilities in real estate developments, according
to Bradley Hemphill, Director of EES, an ISO 9000 professional engineering and
management company. “Our work with the financial services sector in particular
indicates that provision for intelligent infrastructure is increasingly being made
right from the word go during the design phases of the new headquarters of some
of South Africa’s leading financial institutions,” says Hemphill.
EES is providing the consultancy for the intelligent infrastructure of the new
corporate head-office of privately owned investment management firm, Allan
Gray, a household name in the South African financial services sector. The
landowner and client in this project is the V & A Waterfront. The development
is to be called ‘No. 1 Silo’.
Top achievers in the first year of study 2012: Left to Right: Mr. Mike Crouch (SAIEE), Mr. Brandon Craytor (Electrical),
MIGHTY BATTLE LOOMS IN In an ever-changing environment, staying abreast of evolving
threats and attack techniques requires constant vigilance. It’s a
Mr. Albertus Malan (Electronic), Mr. Jacobus Herman (Computer), Prof. Sunil Maharaj (HoD) CYBERSPACE game of chess or cat and mouse; and understanding the enemy
South Africa’s eighth annual ITWeb Security Summit will be staged and anticipating his next move is the new infosec top priority.
amid growing evidence that traditional IT security has failed.
At the annual ITWeb Security Summit, to be held at the Sandton
A ‘mighty battle’ has broken out for the soul of the internet, and Convention Centre from 7 – 9 May 2013, the definitive gathering
the cyber security risks facing enterprises are greater than ever. of security professionals, international and local information
Cyber security in its old form has failed, and information security security analysts and experts will drill down into high profile
professionals are engaged in an ongoing strategic war for control. security failures, forecast the future of cyber security and outline
the tactics needed to win the war.
Amid increasingly audacious cyber attacks and dire warnings, the
world’s top cyber security experts are set to travel to SA in May In a much-anticipated keynote address, international investigative
this year, to address 500 of the country’s key business leaders and journalist and author Misha Glenny will uncover his findings on
information security professionals on the battle raging on the the cybercrime underworld. Based on extensive interviews with
cyber front. cyber criminals, cyber policemen and government strategists,
Top achievers in the third year of study 2012: Left to Right: Mr. Mike Crouch (SAIEE), Mr. Yousef Alkayyali (Electrical), Mr. Anthony Glenny’s presentation will reveal the new cybercrime landscape.
Gaskell (Electronic), Mr. Christopher Panayi (Computer), Prof. Sunil Maharaj (HoD) Key to winning the war, they say, is informed strategy, effective
tactics and the new imperative to know your enemy. For more information about the ITWeb Security Summit, visit
Departmental Prize Giving 2013 who in his address congratulated the students on choosing what
he believes to be the best engineering profession there is and
www.securitysummit.co.za
The Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer highlighted the importance of continuous study to keep one up to
Engineering held its annual prize giving ceremony recently. The date with technological advancements and to keep oneself young. Denver Technical Products are now able Adjustments are available for percent of
ceremony, attended by students and personnel, was opened by to offer current unbalance detectors. The unbalance and time delay before tripping.
Prof. Sunil Maharaj, the head of the department, with a special Two cash prizes were also sponsored by RapidM for the top three Model 2722 is designed to monitor 3-phase The unit will automatically reset on
welcome to Mr. Mike Crouch, former president of the South achievers in the two third year courses of Modulation Systems AC current or compare three single-phase restoration of correct current balance, or
African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE). (EMS 310) and Stochastic Communication Systems (ESC 320). AC currents. A solid-state electronic a normally-closed momentary switch can
sensing circuit drives an internal relay be connected for a manual reset. External
During the ceremony certificates and cash prizes were awarded to The ceremony was concluded by Prof. Sunil Maharaj, who stated which energizes during normal, balanced CT’s can be used to extend the operating
the top three students in the first, second and third year of study the importance of good lecturers in the development of good conditions. An unbalanced condition will current range. Applications include the
during 2012 for each of the three respective disciplines. The top students in order to improve our international standing as a school cause the relay to drop out. The Model protection of motors and detects open
achiever in the third year of study for each of the three disciplines and department. Finally all attendees joined for a delicious finger 2722 accepts current inputs of up to 5 amps circuit of 3-phase heating elements, burnt
was awarded a special certificate and cash prize sponsored by the lunch before rushing off to do what top achievers do – work! CURRENT UNBALANCE and will consider zero amps as balanced
making the device suitable for use with
out lamps and any industrial process where
phase balance is important.
SAIEE. These awards were handed over by Mr. Mike Crouch,
DETECTOR 3-phase heaters.
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WITS EIE AT ICIT CONFERENCE
Mr. Wesley Doorsamy and Professor Willie Cronje from the School of Electrical and
Information Engineering at Wits University represented WITS at the recent IEEE
International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2013) held in Cape Town.
They presented a paper titled, ‘Multiple fault diagnosis on a synchronous 2 pole
ZEST WEG GROUP INCORPORATES GENSET BUSINESS UNDER CORPORATE BRAND generator using shaft and flux probe signals’. The paper deliberates ongoing work
conducted on the development of a system that utilises shaft voltage analysis as a
method of condition monitoring.
The IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2013), a major
annual conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, was hosted at the Clock
Tower Pavilion Conference Centre in Cape Town from February 25th to 27th, 2013.
The exquisite waterfront venue was not only the attraction as the conference included
322 presentations of high quality papers over 10 technical tracks. A noticeable feature
Wesley Doorsamy at the recent of the conference was the broad international representation.
ICIT 2013 Conference.
Directing action to maximum energy savings and funding
and assessing energy saving products, to
evaluating independent M&V work to
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well recognised in the region,” Gary Daines, IMS Group of companies and, with control panel manufacture. The Generator very first persons to obtain his CMVP
Zest WEG Group’s sales and marketing subsequent significant investment in both Set Division also provides supply and qualification locally. He commented that
Delegates at the Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) training “M&V can verify the performance of energy
director, explains. infrastructure and manufacturing plant, installation of transformers, cabling,
course held in Port Elizabeth in March 2013.
has developed this genset manufacturing bulk fuel systems and sound attenuation retrofits and Energy Services Companies
“At the same time, the genset business has concern to a specialist supplier capable with standby generators on a turnkey Port Elizabeth was recently the host to the The value of CMVP in South Africa gives (ESCOs) and can facilitate emission trading
evolved into a genuine solutions provider of designing and custom-producing basis, together with project management, Certified Measurement and Verification a credible qualification to evaluate energy through enhancing the reliability factor of
and, as such, is very much a part of the generator sets to suit specific applications. installation, commissioning and main- Professional (CMVP) training course and management projects of government the results and value of Carbon Emission
Group’s total solution. At this point it makes tenance. certification examination, presented by driven projects and / or financial incentive Reductions.” Christo was part of the group
sense to incorporate this business into the The division’s capacities are available in the Energy Training Foundation (EnTF), institutions. Delegates had varied reasons that started M&V in South Africa through
group brand. either stationary or portable configurations To date the division has supplied equipment the sole Southern African region training for attending the course, from being the North-West University M&V Team so
from 20 kVA up to 2 500 kVA and can throughout Africa, as far afield as Ghana, provider of the Association of Energy able to protect energy and water saving he is well-equipped to transfer knowledge
“We have a vigorous business development be increased upwards with multiple Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana and Engineers (AEE), the 36-year old US-based project claims from a legal standpoint in to candidates registering for AEE’s CMVP
team active from our Johannesburg synchronised sets. the DRC. organisation. court, assess the energy use in buildings training in South Africa.
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ZEST WEG GROUP MOVES INTO NEW PREMISES IN MONTAGUE GARDENS
contribute to the growth of the entire group.
In addition to the new premises, Zest
WEG Group’s substantial investment into
Energy Barometer gives direction to portfolio managers corporate growth in the area includes the
establishment a few years ago of a dedicated
generator set manufacturing facility and the
EML warehouse, both in Epping.”
The Zest WEG Group is the leading
supplier of low, medium and high voltage
electric motors, variable speed drives,
soft starters, switchgear, transformers,
MCC’s, containerised substations, diesel
generator sets and co-generation and
energy solutions, as well as electrical and
instrumentation engineering and project
The Zest WEG Group Cape Town team at the new premises in Montague Gardens. management services in Africa.
The Zest WEG Group has moved into new automation service centre, administrative The Group is the South African-based
The Three Cities team proudly show off their National Energy Barometer Survey status. Petrus Swanepoel, Chairperson
Mediclinic’s Energy Initiatives Committee. fit for purpose premises in Omuramba offices and a staff canteen. The size and subsidiary of global motor manufacturer,
Road, Montague Gardens, in a move that layout of the site has greatly improved WEG. Group companies include Zest
The top performers in the National Energy Three Cities Group of Hotels had three the national economy, whilst providing a Electric Motors, Shaw Controls (local
Gary Daines, Zest WEG Group’s sales and logistical flow, with ample space for goods
Barometer Survey for the 2011 utility hotels that performed top of the Group platform for comparison and learning. manufacturer of MCC’s and containered
marketing director, says has positioned the trucks to park and unload.
year have received confirmation that their and took 1st to 3rd place, whilst Mediclinic substations), a division manufacturing
group for robust future growth as the Cape
buildings’ energy efficiency investments are in the Hospital category entered purely to The Energy Barometer process poses no diesel generator sets, EML (electric
Town team takes advantage of the many “Customers are already benefitting from
paying off when compared to others in the assess its own internal portfolio to assist risk to a participant as they will never be motors) and EnI Electrical (electrical and
opportunities coming to the fore in the area. access to an increased stockholding and a
same sector. Central Energy Fund (CEF) them in making informed energy efficiency ‘named and shamed’ and company-specific instrumentation contractors).
broader range of products, as well as from
House, for a second consecutive year, is investment decisions. information remains confidential.
The new Zest West Group Cape office, the enhanced training and meeting room
the winner of the Head Office category, The Zest WEG Group operates a
not too far from its previous site also in facilities,” says Daines.
runner-up is Exxaro Corporate Centre and Optimising a building envelope through It is up to each participant to decide what strategically situated network of branches
Montague Gardens, features 3 300 square
in third place, Anglo Gold Ashanti. standards and regulations is only a step in may be disclosed. The Energy Barometer and distributors offering pre- and post-sales
metres under roof and incorporates a “Although our Cape office is geared to serve
the right direction. The National Energy is a useful tool to steer energy managers support, as well as parts supply throughout
training centre/auditorium accommodating the local drives and automation market,
Categories assessed in the 2011 survey Barometer Survey encourages companies to in the right direction and is being used Africa.
about 70 people, warehousing, a drives and it is also being strategically prepared to
included Head Offices, Hospitals, Hotels, become aware of their energy consumption by many companies to decide which
and Motor Car Dealers, however due to levels when operating a building and to buildings in their portfolios will deliver
non-disclosure agreements not all winners assist them to optimise their energy usage. the most significant impact from energy
in all categories may be announced. The results improve profits, contributes to management perspectives.
Royal HaskoningDHV appoints Vic Prins as Director Aviation
International consultancy, engineering and trade, he holds a doctorate from the Massachusetts
project management service provider Royal Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston.
HaskoningDHV is pleased to announce the
appointment of Dr. Vic Prins as Director of the He has inter alia played a key role in developing
Aviation Business Line effective 1 April 2013. and implementing transportation and aviation
policy, including privatization of state-owned
Dr. Prins (b. 1952) brings more than 30 years companies and services, and establishing the
of experience in international consultancy and Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). Vic
engineering to the position. A Civil Engineer by Prins is married and has three children.
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2012 Engineer of the Year trophy
hand-over
At the 2012 SAIEE Annual Banquet, it was announced that
the 2012 SAIEE Engineer of the Year award has to be shared
between Mr Paul van Niekerk and Mrs Jane-Ann Buisson- The newly developed cable protector and cable stands from Tega Industries
Street.
Rubber protection
Office Bearers decided that Mr van Niekerk would hand the
trophy back to council after 6 months, where it will be handed
to Jane for the remainder of the year, until the next Annual
Banquet.
Therefore, at the recent Council meeting, held on the 5th of
April, Mr Mike Cary, 2012 SAIEE President, handed Jane the
for equipment
Engineer of the Year Trophy, which will now find an honorary A team of local rubber experts has developed a range of
place on her mantelpiece. specially engineered products to curb two of the major
Mike Cary, Immediate Past President, SAIEE with Jane Buisson-
Street, 2012 Engineer of the Year. causes of stoppages at mines around the country. Dean Harty of Tega Industries’
Industrial rubber division
CHARNAUD BREAKFAST ega Industries South Africa’s team application of science we are able to use joints are likely to come into contact with
of rubber specialists developed a and enhance these properties to the benefit moisture. The rubber stands replace the
SAIEE played host to the recent Charnaud
range of cable protectors and stands of most industries. usual metal structures that are heavy and
Breakfast session. Visitors and Members enjoyed
that prevent heavy-current cables unwieldy to move.
a scrumptious breakfast before Scott Margolin,
being damaged by mining trucks. This World first
International Technical Director of Westex, USA,
surprisingly common occurrence results “Rubber is unbeatable in the fields of Shock-subs
did a jaw-dropping presentation on Electric Arc
in hours of lost production monthly and abrasion and shock resistance, as well Tega Industries polymer scientists used
Flashes. Charnaud was founded in 1975 and is
means that blasting cannot be completed as being able to provide grip or slip free similar logic to reengineer shock subs
regarded as a leading global supplier of personal
at the business-end of the mine until surfaces where necessary. These same for drills rigs. These components are
protective clothing for flame, heat, molten metal
the connection can be re-established. properties proved to be useful when we subject to some of the worst punishment
and electric arc protection. The SURVIVE-ARC®
Similarly, another common cause of were approached by one of our major possible acting as a coupling between the
brand name carries full American, European From l-r: Patrick O'Halloran (CityPower), Andries Coetzer (Charnaud), stoppages was addressed through the mining clients to find a solution to cables rock drill bit and the rig’s gearbox.
and South African standards certifcation and is Scott Margolin (Westex, USA), Andrew Charnaud (Charnaud),
careful reengineering of shock sub- being damaged by 500-ton mining trucks."
exported globally. Mike de Jager (Charnaud) and Zarheer Jooma (E-Hazard).
assemblies on rotary blast hole drill rigs. The Tega Industries shock subs are
By addressing these major causes of Until now no other manufacturer could purpose built for local ground and rock
stoppages mines can boost productivity provide run-over cable protection to conditions and provide a good level of
and maintain tighter mining schedules. withstand the onslaught of these 500-ton protection from overpowering. Tougher
plus machines. “Our cable protectors can! polymers, as well as overpower and slip-
Dean Harty of Tega Industries’ Industrial They are available in different sizes to span protection built into the mechanics also
rubber division says the new innovations different roads or track and allow cables of contributes to the dramatically improved
are part of the company’s ongoing quest up to 10mm to be protected." lifespan of the locally-built shock subs.
to find rubber-engineered products to Combined with the lower cost and better
improve industrial processes. “Rubber In addition, the company developed productivity of the local unit miners will
Gavin Strelec (Eskom), Dries Wolmarans (Xamax) Gerda Geyer (SAIEE) with Roger Martin (EBM) and is a common and versatile commodity rubber cable stands that can be used to be able to enjoy longer spells of drilling
with John Emmett (Eskom). Patrick O'Halloran (CityPower). Ian Gebbie (DRA). with amazing properties. Through the lift cables off the ground especially where without the need for costly stoppages.
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very proud of our waste heat project at the need to incorporate it in your management A number of delegates at the upcoming
Roller Hearth Furnace where waste heat infrastructure and implement a system such African Utility Week in Cape Town from 14-
was used to replace a diesel heater at the Air as ISO 50001 to entrench and sustain such 15 May will be able to experience a unique
Separation plant. We have also done some savings.” site visit to the steel plant at Saldanha.
Discover how you can secure optimisation projects at the water plant Moodley says their main message to fellow
equipment and investment for your on pump systems that required no capital Increased energy tariffs power professionals at the event will be that
expenditure.” Large Power Users are under increasing “once you start focusing on energy savings
power and water infrastructure pressure with rising energy tariffs and the there are numerous opportunities to achieve
upgrades, renewable developments Introducing savings easy impending implementation of a carbon savings.”
According to Moodley introducing energy tax. ArcelorMittal’s Saldanha Works,
and energy management strategies. Exhibition & Conference
savings is relatively easy. He explains the General Manager, Dhesan Moodley says
main lessons the steel plant learnt: “You the increased energy tariff and carbon tax is 14-15 May 2013
need to assign resources if you are really a significant risk for the plant. He expands:
serious about energy savings. You need to “we are focused on the export market, Pre-conference Workshops
train people – a good technical person still specifically in Africa and we are competing 13 May 2013
needs to be trained in energy savings and the against China and India.
NCPC/ UNIDO program (supported by the Site Visits 16 May 2013
How the Western Cape’s
DTI and DOE) is really an affordable way These countries do not experience any of the
to train your staff to think and implement cost increases mentioned. The viability of Location CTICC, Cape Town
13TH ANNUAL FULL PROGRAMME DETAILS INSIDE energy savings initiatives. Introducing export facilities is at risk with these increases.
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The upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town and capital expenditure. Initially the potential was
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MW was 10.6MW or 6.6% and the equivalent of R90
million in 2012."
M AV E L PROV ID ES
exported, with Pre-conference workshops:
approximately 20% sold on the local13 May 2013 | Site visits: 16 May 2013 “ WAT E R - TO - W I R E ”
market. There are three main areas within the plant Moodley says they also implemented various VSD
SOLU T I ONS
– iron making (producing liquid iron and direct (Variable speed drive) projects that delivered greater
reduced iron), steel making that has two converter savings than expected. “This has proved to be sound
arc furnaces (CONARC), and rolling with a hot strip technology given the correct application. We are also
mill and a temper mill. M a v e l, a.s. – Jana Nohy 1237, Benešov, Czech Republic
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electricity. Lime and coke are reacted Mandela said: “Education is the most
in a submerged electric arc furnace powerful way to change the world”.
to produce Calcium Carbide. This
furnace uses 30 to 50 MW of power, The Austrian GE-Jenbacher 620 gas
and achieves a temperature of 2,2000 engines, which convert this mix of
C. The waste gases were previously carbon monoxide and hydrogen into
burnt by being flared, contributing to energy are enormous. The plant has
the total carbon dioxide emissions. four engines each with 20 cylinders
of 6.25 litre capacity per cylinder,
The plant had previously produced or 125 litres per engine. That is like
72,000 tons per year, and is increasing having a large truck capacity for each
to 90,000 tons per year. It is the only cylinder, standing 20 deep. Huge Radiators on top of Engine Room Roof
producer of Calcium Carbide in filters, passing 90,000 cubic metres of
Africa, and is expected to export air per hour, protect the engine from
more than half its output. It has an the extremely dusty environment.
annual turnover of R400 million, and Each engine is able to cope with the
the green project has been funded, “knocking” effect of the hydrogen
at a cost of R105 million, by the igniting first, followed by the carbon
Industrial Development Corporation monoxide. The piston heads have
of SA. The SACC is now owned by three large purpose-made cavities to
the Ardira Group of Argentina. The cope with this, and the engines are
IDC loan is expected to be paid very noisy. A SCADA (Supervisory
off over ten years. The Calcium Control and Data Acquisition)
Unveiling of the plaque at the SA Calcium Carbide (SACC) plant in NewCastle by (l-r) Mr Mvuleni Geoffry Qhena, CEO of the IDC, Carbide produced is used to generate control room monitors each cylinder
Intake Air Filters
(centre) Mr Carmona, Chairman of SACC and King Goodwill Zweletini. Acetylene gas used in the welding, over many parameters for each
cutting and for de-sulphurisation of engine, and this is instantly accessible
Opening of A multi-million rand 8 MW co-
generation (cogen) plant opened
steel in the steelmaking industries.
The new plant was built on the site of
to engineers in the supplier’s works in
Austria.
first “Green”
by the Industrial Development an old calcinations plant. This “green” The computer displays in the control
Corporation (IDC) and South addition to the plant harnesses the room showed that three of the giant
furnace waste gases comprising 60% engines were generating power, the
African Calcium Carbide (SACC)
industrial plant
carbon monoxide and 30% hydrogen fourth engine being off-line. On start-
in Newcastle, in KwaZulu-Natal and, after scrubbing them in a double up the operators have to synchronize
water column to extract the dust each alternator to the Eskom grid
will improve the company’s
in Africa
particles, it uses these waste gases to frequency.
performance and have a knock-on power alternators which co-generate GE-Jenbacher 620 Engine
positive effect on the environment. 6 to 8 MW, or 45 million kWh per The cooling water from the engines is
annum (10% of the required power fed to enormous cooling grids located
BY | Derek Woodburn | FSAIEE for the furnaces). The plant has an on the roof above the engine rooms.
electricity bill of R100 million per A short length of large-diameter
eparting from IDC's Head Office Some fifty-seven years ago, as a young On arrival in Newcastle we registered as annum, and the co-gen plant will cut pipe-work only needs to be fitted to
in Sandton at 5 am on the 19th March Millwright apprentice on holiday, I delegates at the Black Rock Casino and the annual bill by 20%. complete the flow of exhaust heat
2013, we, the invited media contingent, had driven that route twice on a 150 hotel complex. After an address, about from the radiators to the drier for
headed off to Newcastle in two luxury cc Lambretta scooter from Pretoria to a hundred and twenty delegates were The designation of a “green” plant the anthracite material in a rotating
minibuses. Once passed Heidelberg, Durban and return. The trip had then taken to the factory site in two large can only be correctly used when kiln. In replacing LP Gas, this will
the road quality deteriorated with long taken me two days each way, sleeping luxury buses. registered with the United Nations. further increase the overall “green”
stretches of potholes, long mist patches, over en route. The construction of the Besides generating carbon credits, efficiency of the plant, making it
and heavy vehicle traffic. Several N3 freeway was just beginning, and The KarboChem Calcium Carbide Plant the SACC supports a high school in even more environmentally friendly.
stretches of repair work were being the route via Standerton, Volksrust and is part of the Intensive Energy User Dannhauser with solar panels. The The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide
done on the roads, leading to delays of Newcastle was the “normal” route from Group of Southern Africa. It uses about Company is rightfully proud of its emissions will be reduced by 30,000
up to 20 minutes each. Pretoria to Durban. 50% of the total Newcastle demand for outreach contribution, as Nelson tonnes per annum. Inside of Control Room
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Preside nti a l A ddr e s s | M a rc h 2 0 1 3
Production and
Infrastructure
Development
These imperatives are already apparent in path while stronger links with Africa This will boost the level of economy and
the realities of the social and economic and other emerging economies are create job opportunities”, so said President
restructuring that is under way. needed. Jacob Zuma in his State of the Nation
Address on 9 February 2012.
• The first reality is our demographic • We have to adapt to a low-carbon
South Africa is faced
transition – a million young people leave economy, including mobilisation of our The budget speeches in Parliament
with a dichotomy that school every year, and we need a package renewable energy potential. of various Ministers reinforced the
is difficult to resolve. of reforms that will improve education, expectations and the challenges contained
training and work opportunities for Finally - there is the social solidarity in the President’s statement.
We have high levels young people. challenge that cuts across all of these,
of unemployment and which is to build a more equal and inclusive It is clear that the National Government’s
• The second is that we are a rapidly economy that bridges our racial and other intention is to use this infrastructure
poverty, and growing urbanising society. This means we need divides. expenditure programme to achieve the
unrest among young to meet urgent demand for housing, socio-economic development vision of
municipal services, schools, clinics, These are themes on which the NDP Government by transforming the economic
people with great
public transport and commercial provides clear guidance, not just about landscape of the country.
expectations for development, but it also means we have strategic goals and objectives, but also
improvements in their an opportunity to build an integrated about the practical difficulties and choices This implies, inter alia:
urban landscape, with effective we face. • Improving South Africa’s global
lifestyles. partnerships between municipalities, competitiveness and level of socio-
local businesses and civic associations. Hence the theme for the 2013/14 SAIEE economic activity through improving
et, building new factories and creating employment opportunities which in- Presidential term of office - "Building of existing infrastructure and by providing
volve beneficiation of raw materials, will require large quantities of low cost • A third imperative is economic Skills and Professionalisation of Electrical new infrastructure, and
power and highly skilled Engineers and Technicians. The management competitiveness. We need to invest in Engineers."
and control of such enterprises will require Professional Managers in infrastructure, raise productivity and • Providing a platform for employment
Government. diversify our economy, to create jobs Background in a significant number of new jobs
and raise living standards. “For the year 2012 and beyond, we invite created directly through the investment
To quote the Minister of Finance in his 2013 budget speech, he said: the nation to join government in a massive in infrastructure and permanent jobs
The National Development Plan, supported by the New Growth Path and other programmes, • Improving the quality of education and infrastructure development drive. We are in the industrial development and
invites us to look beyond the constraints of the present to the transformation imperatives of training is an essential foundation of a going to launch a huge campaign of building downstream economic activities that
the next twenty and thirty years. more productive and inclusive growth infrastructure nationwide. can be expected to follow.
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