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Elmac Technologies appoints new Development EngineerUK-based Elmac Technologies, the acknowledged international leaders in flame and explosion safety systems, have appointed Dr. Duncan Muir as a Development Engineer.A Chartered Engineer - with a PhD in advanced microwave dielectric ceramics, extensive materials expertise and with several years’ experience working in research, development and manufacturing environments - Dr. Muir’s responsibilities at Elmac Technologies will encompass several areas including the New Product Development (NPD) programme, manufacturing process improvements in the manufacturing units, technical support to the sales and marketing team and the further development of Elmac Technologies’ Intellectual Property Rights. Previously employed to research and develop advanced microwave dielectric ceramics, Dr. Muir offers wide-ranging experience in the management and control of projects including customer liaison, the development of innovative engineering solutions and the creation and implementation of new NPD systems. He also brings experience as a lead engineer from his past membership of a European Research Consortium. Comments Elmac Technologies’ Group Operations Director, Dr. Martyn Cooling, “Now is a particularly exciting time for Elmac Technologies. Having recently changed our name from Elmac Engineering to better reflect our global reputation for the design and development of highly innovative flame arrester solutions, we are now poised to underline further our credentials as the safety choice for the global gas processing industry. With his considerable expertise, Duncan will be a valuable asset to our already successful and dedicated research and development team. His knowledge and capabilities in the fields of fluid dynamics, mechanical engineering and materials technology will prove particularly worthwhile to our customers." About Elmac TechnologiesIn 2008, Elmac Technologies will celebrate sixty years of expertise in the design and development of flame arresters for use in the worldwide gas processing and distribution industry, and can proudly claim to be the technical leader in flame and explosion safety systems.Originally known as Elmac Engineering, the company developed its first flame arrester in 1948, for use with town gas, and rapidly established a global reputation for the design, manufacture and supply of products to enhance process safety in a broad range of industrial sectors. These sectors include the global oil, gas and petrochemical industries; bio-fuels, mining, pharmaceuticals and power generation; agro-chemicals and fertilisers; distillers, food, flavours and fragrance companies; waste treatment organisations and special equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Acquired by KnitMesh in 2001, and re-branded ‘Elmac Technologies’ in 2007 to reflect better the high levels of innovation and enhanced protection offered by its products, Elmac Technologies has grown to become one of the premier brands in the global market for flame arresters. Elmac can assist clients by specifying appropriate products for proposed new installations and plant retrofits. In addition, Elmac are able to provide advice on the positioning of these products in an installation and to evaluate the suitability of flame arresters already fitted. To support clients in meeting the 2006 EU ATEX Directive for flame arrester compliance, the company is also willing to undertake site visits to discuss existing installations and to provide technical presentations to enhance awareness amongst the engineering community. With state-of-the-art commercial, manufacturing and test facilities in the UK and additional manufacturing centres in South Africa and the People’s Republic of China, Elmac Technologies is rapidly developing a comprehensive range of enhanced in-line and end-of-line deflagration arresters and in-line unstable detonation arresters. These devices are suitable for use in gas groups IIA, IIB3 and IIC having been rigorously tested in accordance with BS EN 12874:2001. The high-tech testing facilities can also be used to conduct experiments to demonstrate that proposed technical solutions meet client-specific requirements. Elmac is also able to draw on the benefits of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to model the behaviour of a system in order to investigate the flow behaviour, including the study of flow patterns and the prediction of pressure drop. This information can be used to optimise designs for particular applications whilst avoiding the need for costly plant trials. As part of an international group that also includes global knitted mesh specialists, KnitMesh Technologies, Elmac enjoys the financial stability necessary to continually innovate, research and develop the flame arrester solutions that will help bring greater safety to industry worldwide. For more press information, please contact: Martyn R Cooling – Managing Director Elmac Technologies Ltd. Tel: +44 1352 717600 Fax: +44 1352 717642 Email: martyn.cooling@elmactechnologies.com |