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| Copper Contributes to the Green Olympics The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are dedicated to being environmentally friendly, healthy and sustainable in every aspect of their construction, and copper plays a vital role. Specifiers selecting materials for the construction of the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, chose copper for both its domestic cold water and hot water plumbing systems. |
21st July 2008 |
| Availability,
Resilience, Reliability and Redundancy Leonardo ENERGY presents a series of Application Notes on Availability, Resilience, Reliability and Redundancy, intended for design and maintenance engineers. |
30th June 2008 |
| Offshore
Engineering Technology Transfer - Copper Alloys for Marine Renewables A new webcast from Copper Development Association presents an overview of the properties, applications and proven service experience of copper alloys in marine environments and indicates the potential benefits of technology transfer to offshore wind farms and wave and tidal devices. |
19th May 2008 |
| Energy Efficiency - A Series of Application
Notes for Energy Professionals Leonardo ENERGY has launched a hands-on Energy Efficiency information centre for designers, building and facility managers and a wide technical audience who wish to improve the energy performance of their processes and installation. |
6th May 2008 |
| A Fitting Challenge for HIP
Students The UK Copper Board was at the recent HIP! Exhibition for young plumbers, the first of its kind, which took place at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton and was attended by 1,500 students, lecturers and plumbers. |
6th May 2008 |
| Top Gas Tip for Plumbers The UK Copper Board has issued revised versions of the two-part Installation Tip on Domestic Gas Pipework. The updated Tips are available for download from the website www.ukcopperboard.co.uk. |
6th May 2008 |
| Living with Copper -
Design Competition The European Copper Institute and the Italian Copper Centre are holding the 2nd “Living with Copper” design competition from May 1st to September 30th. The winners will receive prizes of €1,500 to €4,000. |
15th April 2008 |
| New
Research puts Copper at the Forefront of the Fight against Clostridium Difficile Researchers at the University of Southampton have established that copper surfaces can inactivate the virulent hospital superbug Clostridium difficile. |
25th March 2008 |
| Distributed
Generation and Renewables Leonardo ENERGY launches a new collection of downloadable Application Notes concerning distributed generation and renewable energy sources aimed at professionals in the energy sector. |
13th February 2008 |
| LE3D Forum Virtual Debut Leonardo ENERGY, a European-based renewable energy collaborative, has launched its new 3D Forum, an interactive virtual reality environment on sustainable energy, where users can browse, follow webinars, put questions to experts, access a full range of resource materials and tap into academic and industry wisdom. |
27th November 2007 |
| Milan
Celebrates the Use of Copper in Modern Design From 30 November the Milan Design Triennial will host the fourth Abitare Con Il Rame (Living with Copper) exhibition, with a central theme of 'materials and colours'. The exhibition, which is entirely dedicated to interior design, will display the latest creations from the biggest international designers to new up-and-comers. All are attracted by the beauty of the 'red metal' and its alloys and by its technical properties. |
13th November 2007 |
| Distributed Generation and
Renewables - Wind Farm Case Study The latest application note from Copper Development Association discusses the various project phases in the development of a 10 MW onshore wind farm, clearly identifying the critical decisions to be made during each phase to ensure a financially viable project. |
26th October 2007 |
| Copper Awards Showcase the Best of
European design Winners of the 2007 Copper in Architecture Awards have been announced at a presentation ceremony in London on 25 September. The Awards revealed an exceptional diversity of important buildings from around Europe – many not widely known or published – amongst the 74 entries. |
25th September 2007 |
| Copper
Helping London's Architecture to Shine Some of London’s most prestigious contemporary buildings have been entered for the 2007 "Copper in Architecture Awards" taking place on the 25th September in London. Nominated architects include one of those who has also been shortlisted to design the Olympic Village for the London Olympics in 2012. |
18th September 2007 |
| Copper-Nickel at BWEA29 The Copper-Nickel Task Force is set to appear at this year's BWEA exhibition and will be bringing an exciting wealth of expertise and experience from Offshore Oil and Gas applications that visitors won't want to miss. |
3rd September 2007 |
| 'New
European Architecture with Copper' exhibition An exhibition of all 74 entries for the 13th Copper in Architeccture Awards will be held on 25th September in London. On show will be the six European shortlisted and five UK shortlisted projects, as well as many as-yet-unpublished buildings from around Europe. |
29th August 2007 |
| European
Architectural Awards Shortlist Announced Judges of the Copper in Architecture Awards for 2007 have released details of the shortlisted projects ahead of the announcement of winners in September. This year's entry of 74 completed buildings revealed an exceptional diversity of important buildings - many not yet published - representing the very best in contemporary architecture. |
30th July 2007 |
| Awards showcase new
European architecture The announcement of shortlisted projects for the Copper in Architecture Awards has revealed an exceptional diversity of important buildings from around Europe – many not widely known or published – amongst the 74 entries. |
30th July 2007 |
Copper-nickel CPDs |
30th July 2007 |
| Copper-nickel Fittings - Conventional wisdom in a
contemporary format A correctly designed and installed copper-nickel piping system can give years of good service, providing excellent resistance to sea water corrosion and biofouling as natural properties inherent to copper. When seeking information on copper-nickel fittings and connections, it used to be difficult obtaining an engineering overview of available types from one single source. This is no longer the case. |
1st May 2007 |
| Power Quality in
Continuous Manufacturing A new publication from the Leonardo Power Quality Initiative provides practical guidance on how to avoid costly downtime caused by PQ induced errors in continuous manufacturing process equipment. |
17th April 2007 |
| Power Quality & Utilisation Seminars News on the launch of the 2007 series of free seminars. |
20th March 2007 |
| Copper inspires designers The European Copper Institute and the Italian Copper Institute (IIR) are launching the fourth "Living with copper" exhibition |
16th March 2007 |
| An ancient metal - copper - the new weapon against
superbugs A Birmingham hospital will launch an 18-month clinical trial in April 2007 to establish whether the installation of copper surfaces will kill MRSA and other hospital-acquired infections. |
13th March 2007 |
| New online resource
on copper-nickels - The 'workhorse' alloys for marine and offshire applications A comprehensive international website explores copper-nickel alloys and provides detailed information and solutions for designers, engineers, fabricators and users of these workhorse alloys. |
18th January 2007 |
| Distributed
Generation and Renewables A new publication from the UK's leading Power Quality training provider gives an easily digestible introduction to Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy Sources. Aimed at energy professionals, this 10 page Application Note gives an overview of DG and RES and covers the advantages, disadvantages, economics and current status of renewable energy systems in Europe. |
4th January 2007 |
European
Architectural Awards Launch |
23rd August 2006 |
| Brass shielding
prevents RF interference Like many companies in the electronics sector, Park Air Systems use copper alloys for a number of applications including connectors, heat sinks etc, but one application that demonstrates the versatility and cost-effectiveness of brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) is detailed below. |
8th August 2006 |
| Understanding Flicker The Leonardo Power Quality Initiative (LPQI), the award winning education and training programme, has published its 28th Power Quality Application Note covering Flicker, Application Note 5.1.4 'Flicker' is part of the series on Voltage Disturbances. |
15th June 2006 |
| Copper - Essential
for the automotive industry Copper is a major contributor to the goals of sustainable development. Take the example of Saab and Mazda, pioneers in the design of safe, high performance and environmentally friendly vehicles. These brands have recognised that copper is a key material in their ongoing innovation strategies, improving the performance of the car while making it cleaner, safer and more enjoyable to drive. |
4th April 2006 |
| Measure, manage and mitigate your PQ problems - New fully searchable Guide on CD The Power Quality Application Guide CD is a fully searchable, comprehensive reference source on measurement, management and avoidance of PQ problems in LV installations. With sections covering: Introduction, Costs, Harmonics, Reliability, Voltage Disturbances and Earthing and EMC, the Guide can be used as an introduction to the subject, for troubleshooting, for mitigation of identified problems and to design reliable and robust installations. |
28th March 2006 |
| Copper in Architecture Guide The new 18-page ‘Guide to Copper in Architecture’ has been published, providing essential background information on all aspects of copper sheet used for roofing, cladding and other architectural applications. |
2nd February 2006 |
| Copper
could help prevent the spread of flu infections Copper could help prevent the spread of flu infections. Recent research at the University of Southampton shows that the Influenza A virus is virtually eradicated within six hours on copper surfaces. Influenza A viruses cause seasonal infections, resulting in around 12,000 deaths a year in the UK1, and include the avian flu strain. |
30th January 2006 |
| ‘Selection and
Rating of Transformers’ ‘Selection and Rating of Transformers’ is the latest note from the LPQI Power Quality Application Guide and provides the theory and practical guidance on de-rating of power transformers to avoid a reduction in operational lifetime in the presence of harmonic currents. |
10th January 2006 |
| New online training
centre for power quality The Leonardo Power Quality Initiative (LPQI) launches its interactive Training Centre offering on-line training modules covering both practical and theoretical aspects of Power Quality for electrical engineers, facilities managers and M&E designers. |
28th October 2005 |
Designing out Infection in
Hospitals - |
21st October 2005 |
| Antimicrobial Copper Interest Group
Launched Two eminent professors opened the first meeting of the Antimicrobial Copper Interest Group, hosted by Copper Development Association in Birmingham last week. Professor Keevil, University of Southampton, presented the results of his International Copper Association sponsored research on inactivation of E. coli and MRSA by copper and brass surfaces in a matter of hours. He was joined by Professor Reed of Northumbria University who reported on his field work in India where the antimicrobial property of copper and brass show potential for decontaminating drinking water in rural communities. |
6th October 2005 |
| Dead Heat for Copper in Architecture
Awards Judges of the 2005 Copper in Architecture Awards have announced joint winners Feilden Clegg Bradley’s Westfield Student Village, Queen Mary University of London and Marks Barfield Architects’ Spiral Café, Birmingham. |
21st September 2005 |
| European Architectural Awards Winners A beautiful church in Finland designed by Kari Jarvinen Ja Merja Nieminen has won the European category of the 2005 Copper in Architecture Awards with Staab Architekten’s Service Centre on Theresienwiese, Munich gaining a Commendation. |
21st September 2005 |
| Copper Concerts Copper roofing and cladding plays a major role in the architectural composition of Scotland's new 1200-seat Perth Concert Hall. |
2nd September 2005 |
| Antimicrobial Copper Interest Group - Inaugural Meeting Copper Development Association is providing an opportunity for healthcare professionals, designers and equipment suppliers to hear Professor Keevil present his research demonstrating rapid antimicrobial activity of copper against MRSA with 99.9% inactivation in 90 minutes. |
1st September 2005 |
| Copper Contrasts One of the largest new student residence schemes in Britain, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects, includes very different styles of copper cladding on two major buildings along the ‘exposed’ public edges of its East London site. |
12th August 2005 |
| Copper touch surfaces in healthcare facilities -
naturally antimicrobial Research demonstrates rapid antimicrobial activity of copper against MRSA with 99.9% inactivation in 90 minutes. Studies have clearly demonstrated such an antimicrobial effect on a range of microbes including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), E. coli O157, Listeria monocytogenes and other hospital-acquired infections. |
15th July 2005 |
| A New Publication on a Modern Engineering Material – Brass ‘The Brasses – properties and applications' is the title of the updated and revised issue of Copper Development Association’s publication known in the industry for many years as 'The big yellow book', nick-named by many ‘The Brass Bible’. |
17th June 2005 |
| Copper & Copper Alloys - New Equivalent
National Standards Software Copper Development Association is launching 'Copper Key', new software which enables users to find equivalent copper and copper alloy standards and compositions for EN and old BS materials from other national material designations including US (ASTM), German (DIN), Japanese (JIS) and Chinese (GB) material designations. |
9th June 2005 |
| Standards for Copper and Copper Alloys - New
Publication Copper Development Association publication 'Copper and Copper Alloys - Compositions, Applications and Properties' has been revised and updated to reflect progress in standards development since the 1998 version. |
2nd June 2005 |
| Contemporary Copper Curve A barrel-vaulted roof clad in pre-patinated copper has been used to create a ‘tardis’ effect for an unashamedly contemporary house within a Dorset conservation area. |
18th May 2005 |
| Brass..... helps Securon set the Gold Standard in Safety Belts Seat belts use a number of different and widely varying materials e.g. webbing, metals, plastics etc. and make use of an equally large number of manufacturing processes including injection moulding, cold pressing, hot seal cutting and sewing, many of which are carried out within the company. Securon, however, choose to use free machining brass bar for the safety critical vehicle motion sensor. |
25th April 2005 |
| LPQI wins Leonardo da Vinci Award The Leonardo Power Quality Initiative (LPQI) has won an award for quality and innovation in training professionals in the electricity sector |
22nd December 2004 |
| Free machining brass - A closed environmental loop This is a particularly close look at the ease and thoroughness with which free-machining brass is recycled and re-used. Recycling is essential to the economics of brass manufacturing and is very closely linked to the metal's positive relationship with environmental stewardship. |
22nd November 2004 |
| Brazing - the magic moment "............an ingenious thing, but of great usefulness." Vannoccio Biringuccio 'Pirotechnica' 1540. |
29th October 2004 |
| Copper Cubism Copper cladding in a variety of finishes makes a strong architectural statement at a recently completed nursery for fifty-two 3 to 4 year-olds on a challenging Northampton estate |
11th October 2004 |
| Brass - showering wishes on designers A & J Gummers has been a leading manufacturer of thermostatic showers, taps and water controls since the 1950s. The company became members of the Masco Corporation of the USA in 1999 and continue to design and manufacture original products for increasingly wider markets at their 40,000 sq ft Birmingham factory. |
9th September 2004 |
| Rediscover
Copper Copper in Architecture has expanded its support services for architects with RIBA-assessed CPD seminars and a full-time technical advisory service for copper roofing and cladding in response to the growing popularity of this natural material. |
12th August 2004 |
| Industry Backs Power Quality Education and Training At a presentation to the European Commission - Energy & Transport Directorate-General in Brussels on 23rd June 2004, Hans De Keulenaer reported on the success of this leading European education and training programme for LV electrical installation professionals |
23rd June 2004 |
| Industry supports Power Quality Training Initiative LEM Instruments has become the latest company to join the Power Quality Partnership, the UK group which is part of the Leonardo Power Quality Initiative, the European education and training programme for LV electrical installation professionals. |
8th June 2004 |
| Copper-Nickel Alloys Online A new international web site explores copper-nickel alloys and provides detailed information and solutions for designers, engineers, fabricators and users of these workhorse alloys. |
17th May 2004 |
| A Solution for Kyoto 100 million tonnes less CO2 in the atmosphere every year by upgrading to energy efficient motor driven systems |
29th April 2004 |
| Educational Copper A recently completed school on a historic riverside site close to Salisbury Cathedral offers a clear demonstration of many unique characteristics of copper in architecture, including its naturally changing appearance over time, suitability for any architectural form, sensitivity to detail and cost-effectiveness. |
27th April 2004 |
| Cost-Conscious Copper Recent independent research challenges many of the current assumptions about the costs of roofing and cladding using copper, making it a realistic option for far more building types than many think. |
27th April 2004 |
| Availability and Quality of the Electricity Supply is becoming increasingly important. Last year saw several widespread power blackouts that caused considerable commercial and social disruption, focussing attention on Availability and Resilience. This free CPD seminar - part of the Leonardo Power Quality Intiative - will help you understand the theory behind power problems and provide practical guidance on their identificaiton, measurement and mitigation in LV installations. | 26th April 2004 |
| The Double-Plus of a Copper Bottom Currently on show at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Show and situated in the "Waterside Living" feature is a revolutionary concept in either residential or commercial applications of a floating building, the Optimum 60 from Waterspace Plc. |
25th March 2004 |
| Copper Quad A distinctive, barrel-form copper roof demonstrates the material’s adaptability and the considered approach taken by Gray Baynes and Shew Architects with their design of an Oxford college’s new sports building. |
26th February 2004 |
| Sustainable Copper Cladding Environmental issues played a major part in Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects’ choice of copper cladding to a recently completed Hall of Residence building for University College London. |
24th February 2004 |
| Reducing
the growth and spread of legionnella According to a new study copper pipes reduce the growth and spread of the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires' Disease. Legionella concentration in water conveyed by copper pipes was found to be 90 per cent less than in cross-linked polyethylene pipes, one of the most commonly used types of plastic piping in plumbing. |
20th January 2004 |
| Telford company switches on to electrostatic stoving for brass that keeps
its just polished look SSK began trading over 30 years ago making metal knobs for cookers, hi-fi systems and other household goods, but over the years the market has changed and the majority of knobs are now plastic. During that time SSK has also changed to become a leading manufacturer and supplier of metal electrical wall switch and socket cover plates (the 'SS' in SSK). |
16th December 2003 |
| Practise 'Safe Sailing' with a Copper-Nickel Prophylactic A private equity consortium, led by partners Mitch Cybulski and David Warner, has recently completed a deal to buy and develop Ecosea, a technology based company founded following a Smart Award for Innovation in 2001 for the patented CUPRO FF Anti-fouling System |
12th December 2003 |
| The
use of high efficiency electric motors and motor driven systems can save 200 billion kWh
per year The European Union can save 200 billion kWh or electricity each year by improving the efficiency of electric motors and motor driven systems used in industry, according to a new study published by the European Copper Institute at this week's United Nations Convention on Climate Change in Milan. |
11th December 2003 |
| 'Filial Brass' - A Novel Material from Fibretech Ltd and a
Challenge for Today's Designers Copper Development Association is privileged to be involved at the launch of a novel form of brass |
27th November 2003 |
| Brass is Tops Bar-None at Cornwallis Brass is the material used for the vast bulk of components making up Cornwallis' products for a continuously-linked chain of reasons. |
24th October 2003 |
| Who needs a standby power supply? You do! The Leonardo Power Quality Initiative (LPQI), an adult engineering education programme, part-funded by the European Commission, has published its latest Power Quality Application Note covering Standby Power Systems. |
9th October 2003 |
| Classification
Scheme for Electric Motor Efficiency - Free Brochure Explains Over its life a motor can cost 100 times more to run than it did to buy. Buying a high efficiency motor can pay for itself many times over in lower energy costs, saving you money and saving our environment. |
3rd September 2003 |
| Motor
Challenge Programme improves environmental performance and saves money Interviews with the Motor Challenge Partners demonstrate that environmental benefits are as important to them as economic benefits |
6th August 2003 |
| Copper
Cover Up Copper cladding, door facings and roofing play a major role in the contemporary transformation of a traditional London house by Curtis Wood Architects. |
28th July 2003 |
| Copper
in Architecture - European Inspiration The brand new www.copperconcept.org web-site is now a reality. This pan-European website is the natural starting point for designers seeking inspiration and information about the wider use of copper in architecture. |
July 2003 |
| Copper
makes the connection for electric land speed record Copper's excellent electrical conductivity and reliable connectivity were demonstrated when a team of British innovators unveiled their 31 foot long super-sleek electric car, in which they will attempt to set a new world land speed record. |
July 2003 |
| Brass
Goes Nuclear - Where Plastics Fear to Tread Case study from Abakus Scientific who produce sophisticated high tolerance lenses for nuclear and many other uses |
24th July 2003 |
| Contemporary Copper Curve A dramatic curved copper screen is the dominant design element of Glasgow's new, award-winning Radisson SAS Hotel |
16th July 2003 |
| University Sporting Copper A dramatic curved, copper-clad wall surmounting the new University Sports Hall is the latest addition to Bristol’s skyline. |
July 2003 |
| Copper
Close to the Edge The jewel in the crown of the major redevelopment of the former Duke of York barracks in Chelsea is a central pavilion with distinctive copper roofs. |
May 2003 |
| Copper:
the recycling champion At a time when waste management has become a high priority within the EU, copper is increasingly emerging as the recycling champion |
June 2003 |
| Norgren
Design in Brass for a Hot Application Case study showing why Norgren chose brass for a re-designed control valve to operate at high temperatures |
June 2003 |
| Think
Brass - Think Benefits Learn about the principal benefits of the family of copper-zinc alloys, collectively known as 'the brasses'. |
9th May 2003 |
| Why do
slugs need copper? One of the many interesting facts that can be found on the new copper e-sources on the schoolscience website |
April 2003 |