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21/12/2007
DELPHI TESTS FUEL INJECTORS WITH LITRE METER FLOWMETERS
Delphi’s automotive division in Spain is testing petrol and diesel fuel injectors with seven customer-built flowmeters supplied by Litre Meter (www.litremeter.com) in the UK.
Litre Meter created three bespoke versions of its Pelton Wheel flowmeter to accurately measure flow rates of gasoline when testing three different sizes of fuel injector. The company also fitted special connections to the instruments so they would integrate with Delphi’s test equipment.
Precise and accurate control of fuel injector parameters such as timing, delivery, instantaneous flow rate, pressure and spray configuration are essential to achieving clean burning and high thermodynamic efficiency – factors that are critical for meeting engine emissions, performance and fuel economy standards.
The flowmeters have been designed to measure flow rates between 0.01 – 0.25 litres per minute, 0.03 – 3.9 litres per minute and 0.06 – 6.3 litres per minute to an accuracy of ± 2 per cent of measured value. They are rated up to 40 bar.
The Pelton Wheel flowmeters also have a custom-built stainless steel cover fitted which is resistant to gasoline. Ferrules and connectors are also supplied to enable the instruments to be connected to 8 mm plastic pipes.
“This application is a perfect example of our ability to custom-build flowmeters for specific applications,” said Charles Wemyss, engineering director at Litre Meter. “By taking one of our standard flowmeter products we were able to re-engineer it for Delphi to meet specific end user requirements.”
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Notes to Editors:
Litre Meter, based in Aylesbury, UK, was established in 1975 and specialises in the custom design and manufacture of instruments for measuring and controlling fluids.
The company has particular expertise with offshore and sub-sea flow measurement and has supplied flowmeters for these applications throughout the world. The company’s VFF flowmeter was developed specifically for the petrochemical industry.
Litre Meter also pioneered the development of the Pelton wheel flowmeter, an accurate and versatile technology that has since been used across many industries to measure a variety of low viscosity materials at both low and high flow rates.
The company is also UK distributor for other flowmeter technology including Euromag Electromagnetic, Kral Helical Screw, Sierra Thermal and Vortex Mass gas flow meters.
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20/12/2007
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS RENEWS SPORTING SPONSORHIP
Electrical Installation Solutions Ltd (EIS) is renewing its sponsorship deal with local motorcycle racing team Peter Baker Racing.
Norfolk rider Peter Baker, with 14 championships under his belt, has been achieving success in the Motorcycle Racing Organisation (MRO) Nationals ProBike and the New Era SuperBike series for many years. When his team was looking for additional sponsors EIS, a King’s Lynn based electrical installation contractor, stepped in to provide sponsorship for the season.
Now, EIS is renewing its deal and will continue to sponsor Peter Baker Racing for the 2008 season.
EIS has a staff of 22, many of whom are keen motor cyclists, and a number of customers who share this interest. Peter Baker Racing was therefore an obvious choice for local sponsorship.
EIS is a leading regional organisation with branch operations at Bury St Edmunds, Wisbech and Long Sutton. The business offers a comprehensive electrical installation and maintenance service throughout East Anglia.
Steve Neeves, EIS managing director, commented: “We have been delighted to assist Peter Baker this year and we are very pleased to offer him similar help for the 2008 season.”
“Our staff and customers enjoyed a great day out at Cadwell Park earlier this season and were also at Snetterton for the last round of the championship which saw Peter turn in two second places, giving him third place in the overall championship.
“It has been great fun feeling involved with Peter’s team and he has given our guests an unlimited amount of his time to ensure they see what goes on in a race team. We are now looking forward to a successful season next year.”
For more details of EIS and Peter Baker Racing visit their websites – www.eisltd.co.uk & www.peter-baker.co.uk
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20/12/2007
ACCENT NENE DELIVERS FESTIVE CHEER TO NEW PASTON RESIDENTS
Local housing association Accent Nene delivered some festive cheer to residents moving into brand new homes in Ulverston Close, in the Paston area of Peterborough. The event marked the completion of the first 15 home phase of the development, with a further 33 homes to follow.
Local councillor Sue Day and Ian Denton, Accent Nene’s local housing officer, dropped in on the first residents to deliver Christmas wishes and a welcome pack of festive goodies. The treats were presented in eco friendly bags and included Christmas chocolates for the children.
Accent Nene housing officer Ian Denton said: “It is always stressful to be moving into a new home, particularly at Christmas, so we at Accent Nene were delighted to be able to deliver a little festive cheer to the new residents at Ulverston Close.
“The homes on the Ulverston Close development are built to a high standard of sustainability and help to provide a boost to the area in terms of regeneration.”
As well as developing the site for much needed new homes, Accent Nene was successful in securing £50,000 of Lottery funding to provide a children’s play area on this scheme which will open as the development is completed in 2008.
Commenting on the funding Councillor Sue Day said: “I am delighted that Accent Nene was able to secure the funding to enable us to provide a children’s play area on this scheme. It is important that children have a safe environment at the heart of the community in which to play.
“I was very pleased to go along today and help Accent Nene staff deliver some festive cheer to the new residents.”
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Notes to editors:
1. There are 15 homes in the first phase of the development in a mix of two and three-bedroom house and two-bedroom bungalows. The new development is slated for completion in the spring of 2008. By then it will total 48 properties.
2. The mixed development of shared ownership and rented properties was built by Northamptonshire construction company Deejak Builders Ltd. The homes were built to the Building Research Establishment’s (BRE) Ecohomes environmental assessment code ‘Very Good’ standard. Building homes to this standard ensures that they all have a high level of insulation and energy efficiency.
3. Accent Nene is a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) registered with the Housing Corporation. The main office is in Peterborough and there are regional management offices in Nottingham and Cambourne, near Cambridge.
4. Nene originally became a member of Accent Group in January 2005. Accent is the UK’s leading community investment business.
5. Accent Nene is one of the largest locally based RSLs in Peterborough and operates in the East Midlands and East Anglia. It provides a range of social housing and manages around 3,500 rented and leasehold homes mainly in Peterborough, Nottinghamshire and Cambridgeshire areas.
6. Accent Nene aims to provide high quality homes at affordable rents for those in housing need. Clients include single people, couples, families, elderly and disabled people and some special needs groups such as deaf/blind people.
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