Posts written by Matt Hale

HRS Heat Exchangers has welcomed the recent publication of two recent papers by the European Biogas Association (EBA) which highlight the importance of digestate in the overall sustainability profile of anaerobic digestion and biogas energy. HRS has long argued that if biogas energy is to fulfil its potential, then the benefits of using digestate as…

The current world political situation has highlighted the need to reduce our reliance on imported natural gas, and the key role that anaerobic digestion and biogas can play in these ambitions, as well as the importance of domestically produced organic biofertiliser in maintaining food production. On stand C107 at the World Biogas Expo 2022 in…

Functional health and medicinal products containing CBD (cannabidiol) are growing in popularity, and the UK market is now worth £690 million a year according to trade association ACI, making it the second biggest market in the world after the United States. However traditional extraction processes do not always capitalise on the latest evaporation technology. In…

Given the long wait for the Government’s latest British Energy Security Strategy, which was published on 7 April, it is disappointing in both its level of detail and the lack of acknowledgement of the role of biogas, biomethane and green hydrogen in decarbonising and securing the UK’s domestic energy supply. Although gas is a key…

HRS Heat Exchangers, Stand F022, AUSPACK 2022, 17-20 May 2022 HRS Heat Exchangers are delighted to be returning to AUSPACK in Melbourne in May where they will showcase how different HRS systems can be combined to provide complete, bespoke packaging and processing solutions. With more than 40 years’ experience in the wide range of sectors,…

When it comes to choosing the right heat exchanger, the biggest factor is the nature of the materials being processed and the client’s requirements for the finished product – something that we at HRS refer to as the product identity. While products such as fruit and vegetable mixtures may be the most obviously examples of…

Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL) and its fully owned subsidiary HRS Heat Exchangers Limited, has taken the decision to pause all work and any shipments destined for Russia, until further notice. Exchanger Industries Limited understands the importance of, and is completely committed to, upholding all applicable Russian sanctions and related export control rules imposed by the…

When it comes to choosing the right heat exchanger, the biggest factor is the nature of the materials being processed and the client’s requirements for the finished product – something that we at HRS refer to as the product identity. Different materials have different handling requirements, and while the process being undertaken is also an…

The concept of Lean production, as developed by Japanese motor manufacturers such as Toyota, is now well established across a range of industries. According to the theory of lean manufacturing, anything which does not increase value should be considered as waste or futile effort – known as ‘Muda’ in Japanese. Within this concept, eight different…

Plant-based milk market now accounts for around 10% of the total milk market, and the growing number of consumers of plant-based milks have more choice than ever before. There are many reasons for the popularity of plant-based milks. As well as a rise in the adoption of vegan and plant-based diets due to health and…

HRS welcomes the recent publication of the Biomass Policy Statement¹ by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and hope that the forthcoming Biomass Strategy which is planned for 2022 will expand further on ways to increase the efficiency and environmental benefits of anaerobic digestion and the use of biogas not only as a…

The Covid-19 pandemic has had huge effects on economies around the world. Businesses have adapted to these challenges in numerous ways, changing working procedures, stockpiling goods and working remotely where possible. Restrictions on global travel have increased the use of remote working by international businesses: while holding online meetings may be more convenient and better…