| Publication Number | View |
Title | Description | Price |
| No. 11 |  |
Uses of Copper Compounds | Industrial and agricultural uses of copper sulphate and other copper compounds. 1972 11pp (Out of Print) | - |
| No. 14 | |
Copper Alloys in Refrigeration | Heat exchanger forms and requirements, suitable alloys and compatible refrigerants. 1972 12pp | FREE |
| No. 22 | |
Copper for Busbars | Comprehensive guide to electrical, mechanical and thermal stress considerations in the design of A.C. and D.C. busbar systems. 3rd Edition, fully metricated and updated. Revised in 1996 64pp. | FREE |
| No. 30 | |
Copper-Nickel Alloys, Properties and Applications | Details of the composition and properties of the 90/10 and 70/30 copper-nickel alloys are given, together with examples of their applications. 1982 22pp. | FREE |
| No. 31 | |
Copper-Nickel 90/10 and 70/30 Alloys, Technical Data | Physical and mechanical properties of the two most commonly encountered copper-nickel alloy types (90/10 and 70/30) are presented. 1982 20pp. | FREE |
| No 33 | |
Copper Tube in Domestic Water Services | Information on the design and installation of copper domestic water services. Includes pipework, jointing, tube bending, DZR brass. 2000. 40pp. | FREE |
| No. 34 | |
Copper and Human Health | A review of the vital role of copper in human health and of the association between copper deficiency and a number of diseases. The metabolism and biological functions of copper are described and there are short sections on cardiovascular disease, arthritis and inflammatory disorders, copper in the diet and copper toxicity. 1985 10pp | FREE |
| No. 36 | |
Use of Copper-Nickel Cladding on Ships and Boat Hulls | Description of the use of copper-nickel cladding resistant to corrosion and marine biofouling and its economic advantages. In English and German. 1985 12pp. | FREE |
| No. 37 | |
Copper-Nickel Cladding for Offshore Structures | The cost savings available when copper-nickel cladding is used to prevent corrosion and marine biofouling are significant. This publication details how they can be achieved. In English and German. 1986 10pp. | FREE |
| No. 38 | |
Materials for Seawater Pipeline Systems | Gives reasons for choice of 90/10 Copper-nickel alloy in preference to other materials for many applications. In English and German. 1986 12pp. | FREE |
| No. 39 | |
Copper in Domestic Heating Systems † | Details the range of copper and copper alloy components used in domestic space heating and hot water systems. Guidance is given on correct design and installation procedures incorporating relevant data from the Model Water Bye-laws, Building Regulations and British Standard Specifications. 1988 32pp. | FREE |
| No. 40 | |
Data Sheet PB 102 | Contains physical and mechanical properties of wrought 5% tin Phosphor Bronze PB102. (Photocopy of CIDEC Data Sheets) 1969 12pp. If you wish to view, please note this file will take some time to download. | FREE |
| No. 41 | |
Clear Protective Coatings for Copper and Copper Alloys | Detailed description of the range of coatings available with application methods and recommendations for use. 1991 6pp. | FREE |
| No. 42 | |
Copper and Copper Alloy Castings, Properties and Applications | Discusses the various applications of all copper casting alloys commonly available in Europe with recommendations as to the choice of alloy. Casting processes are described and product design considerations which apply to castings are considered. 1991 40pp. | FREE |
| No. 44 | |
Machining Brass, Copper and Copper Alloys | Detailed advice on machining techniques. Guide to choice of speeds and feeds. Comprehensive lists of British and European alloys with details of machinability. Advice on the selection of cutting fluids. 1992 66pp. | FREE |
| No. 45 | |
Copper Alloy Bearings | Covers the British and European alloys which are suitable for bearing applications giving advice on their selection and use. 1992 26pp. | FREE |
| No. 80 | |
Aluminium Bronze Corrosion Resistance | Guide Survey of published and other information relating to aluminium bronzes in a number of environments. Recommendations are made for materials suitable for many applications. 1981 28pp. | FREE |
| No. 81 | |
Designing Aluminium Bronze Castings | Reprint of an article published in ‘Engineering’ August 82 (Tech File 116). The advantages of aluminium bronze casting alloys are discussed with advice on how various design criteria affect casting quality. 1983 8pp. | FREE |
| No. 82 | |
Aluminium Bronze Alloys Technical Data | Physical and mechanical properties at low, ambient and elevated temperatures are provided for wrought and cast aluminium bronze alloys. 1981 93pp. | FREE |
| No. 85 | |
Welding Aluminium Bronze | Describes the essential features of good welding practice in relation to the aluminium bronze alloys. 1980 7pp. | FREE |
| No 86 | |
Aluminium Bronze. | Essential for Industry Illustrated 8-page leaflet highlighting the main attributes of the important aluminium bronzes including selection criteria, properties, corrosion resistance, welding and machining. 1998 8pp | FREE |
| No 88 | |
Copper Tube in Buildings | Information on the installation of copper pipework systems in buildings and information on compatibility of copper with various construction materials and chemicals. 2000. 16pp. | FREE |
| No. 89 | |
Architectural Brass † | Highlights the durable and decorative qualities of brass when used for both internal and external architectural applications. Well illustrated with examples of modern usage. 1991 8pp. | FREE |
| No. 94 | |
Equilibrium Diagrams | Industrially important copper alloy systems are discussed in terms of the relationship between their microstructure and properties and the relevant equilibrium diagram. 1993 24pp. | FREE |
| No. 96 | |
Copper in Human Health | Describes the importance of copper in the human diet. 1992. 2pp | FREE |
| No. 97 | |
Design for Production | Describes the production processes used to produce components from coppers and copper alloys listing the advantages of each. An invaluable reference book for design engineers. 1994 64pp. | FREE |
| No. 98 | |
Joining of Copper and Copper Alloys | Suitability of the many methods now available for the joining of copper and copper alloys with details of filler materials and recommendations for good joining practice. 1994 44pp, (revision of TN25.) | FREE |
| No. 100 | |
Brass Beats Steel | A compilation of six information sheets produced by CDA Inc., USA detailing the savings made when brass replaced steel for machined components. 1992 6pp | - |
| No. 101 | |
Recycling of Copper | A brief account of the recycling of copper and copper alloys.1994 4pp | - |
| No. 103 | |
Cost Effective Manufacturing: Hot Stampings in Copper Alloys | A description of the hot stamping process ith advice on design and detailed data on the most commonly used alloys. 1994 9pp (revision of TN18) | FREE |
| No. 104 | |
Copper Beryllium Health and Safety Notes | Guidance Notes for users of copper beryllium products.1994 3pp | FREE |
| No. 107 |  |
Automatic Fast Response Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems † | Guide to the use of copper tube in domestic fire sprinkler systems. 1992 4pp. | FREE |
| No. 115 | |
Aluminium Bronze with Cast Stainless Steels & Ni-Resist in Offshore Sea Water Environments. | This report has collated data comparing the properties of cast nickel aluminium bronze (NAB), in particular NES 747 Part 2, with cast standard and super austenitic and duplex stainless steels and Ni-Resist for use in offshore sea water applications. Properties compared are phycial, mechanical and fabrication but the bulk of the work has related to the corrosion aspects of the materials. 1996 19pp | FREE |
| No. 116 | |
Electrical Energy Efficiency | Life time running costs must be taken into account when designing electrical installations or selecting replacement cables, motors and transformers. Both financial appraisal and technical consideration of electrical energy efficiency of motors, cables, busbars and transformers, with actual case histories showing savings to be made can be found in this book, 1997 80pp | FREE |
| No. 117 | |
The Brasses - Properties & Applications | Compositions and properties of standard brasses in wrought and cast condition, together with details of BS and European Standards, forms available, fabrication methods and examples of typical applications. 2005. 64pp. | £10.00 |
| No. 118 | |
90-10 Copper-Nickel | A four page leaflet highlighting the unique properties of the copper-nickel alloys when used in seawater environments. 1997 4pp | FREE |
| No. 119 | |
Earthing Practice | A reliable earthing system is vital today more than ever before, not only for safety in the event of a fault but to carry the earth leakage currents generated by the ever increasing amount of electronic equipment in use. This book explains the reasons for earthing, the alternative types of earthing systems, legislation and includes chapters on corrosion resistance and the properties of copper, 1997 69pp | FREE |
| No. 120 | |
Copper and Copper Alloys, Compositions Applications and Properties. | Tables of BS EN series of standards with ranges of compositions and properties for coppers and copper alloys and equivalent old British Standard materials. (Revision of TN10). 2004, 26pp. | £10.00 |
| No. 121 | |
Copper – The Vital Metal. | An illustrated introduction to the history, metallurgy, production, and applications of copper and copper alloys. (Revision of Book 1) 1998, 40pp | FREE |
| No. 122 | |
High Conductivity Copper for Electrical Engineering. | Revision of publication 29 with new BS EN standards and old BS equivalents given. Free CD-ROM ‘Megabytes on Coppers II’ with many electrical publications and programmes together with a wealth of information on all applications of copper and copper alloys. 1998, 40pp . | FREE |
| No. 123 | |
Electrical Design | This book is concerned with the design of electrical installations in buildings with particular reference to the growing incidence of power quality problems and energy efficiency considerations. It presents good practice design solutions to reduce the impact of power quality problems and explains how electrical efficiency can be improved. 1998 73pp | FREE |
| No. 124 | |
Copper for Domestic Natural Gas Installations | This technical publication presents the information necessary to enable the correct and safe design and installation of copper domestic natural gas systems. Information is drawn from a number of sources including British Standards and specialist gas installation publications. Topics covered in the publication include: the advantages of using copper, the design of the system, installation of pipework, jointing procedure, bending of tube, safety precautions, electrical cross bonding, installation soundness testing, purging and sulphidation. 1998 14 pp | FREE |
| No. 125 | |
Copper Fire Sprinkler Systems for Residential and Domestic Properties | This technical publication outlines the reasons behind the introduction of residential sprinkler systems to the UK, citing American and Canadian experience. Detailed information is presented to enable the designer and the installer to correctly specify and successfully carry out the installation of a residential /domestic sprinkler system. Topics covered in the publication include: general introduction, standards, water supplies, system components, hydraulic calculations, installation techniques, jointing procedure, bending of tube, commissioning the system, maintenance, documentation and sources of further information. 1998 14 pp | FREE |
| No 132 | |
Sixth Copper Roofing Competition | Gives details of winning entries. | FREE |
| No 133 | |
Design in Brass | Describes briefly the many British Standard wrought and cast brasses available. Gives example case histories of applications and machinability comparisons. 1998. 8pp | FREE |
| No 138 | |
Is there a Struggle for Power in your Home? | - | |
| No 139 | |
Copper-Nickel Fabrication | This publication provides an informed understanding of the two primary copper-nickel alloys to allow good fabrication and good operational practices. Topics covered include general engineering properties of 90-10 and 70-30 copper-nickels, welding and fabrication practices, a basic overview of corrosion and biofouling resisting properties and sources of further information. | FREE |
| No 140 | |
Electrical Convenience in New Build Homes Survey Report (Builders) | This survey reveals the need for extra sockets to be installed at the time of build to fulfil the requirements of today's homeowners. | FREE |
| No 141 | |
Electrical Convenience in New Build Homes Survey Report (Contractors) | Traditionally, most domestic rewiring work has been in older homes, but this recent survey suggests that there is a large, additional untapped market in new and nearly new housing developments. | FREE |
| No 142 | |
Section 607 in Residential Installations (Technical Note) | With the growth in popularity of computers and other electronic equipment in the home, it is reasonable to expect that every domstic ring circuit will have more than 10mA of leakage current either now or in the near future. This leaflet details the design solutions necessary to ensure safe, 607 compliant installations. | FREE |
| No 143 | |
Copper in Architecture Awards 7 | Gives details of winning entries together with information on the 8th Architectural Awards. Contains details of categories available for entry. 1999. 6pp. | - |
| No 144 | |
Harmonics, Transformers & K-Factors | Transformers used to supply IT equipment and other non-linear loads need to be de-rated to between 60 and 80% of their nominal capacity. This technical note explains why, and how to determine the correct factor. (Out of print). | Download |
| No 145 | |
Harmonics in Practice | Over recent years, harmonics have become a serious problem in many industrial and commercial installations. Solving these problems requires careful analysis of the causes and a good understanding of the sources and behaviour of harmonics in the installation. The aim of this technical note is to illustrate how practice matches theory by reference to examples of real measurements. (Out of print). | Download |
| No 146 | |
Copper in Architecture Awards 8 | Gives details of winning entries together with information on Copper in Architecture Awards 9. 2000. 6pp. | - |
| No 147 | |
Copper Residential Sprinkler Systems for Life Safety & Property Protection | This leaflet describes the sprinkler protection installed in 212 properties at Studley Green, a £10 million project to redevelop the pre-cast reinforced concrete former Council properties on the Studley Green estate. 2001.4pp. | FREE |
| No 148 | |
Copper in Architecture Awards 9 | Gives details of winning entries together with information on Copper in Architecture Awards 10. 2001. 6pp. | FREE |
| No 149 | |
Large Diameter Copper Tubes for Industrial & Commercial Heating Applications. | The aim of this publication is to create awareness amongst architects, designers and specifiers of the uses of copper and copper alloys in commercial and industrial heating systems using tube sizesx of 28mm to 159mm outside diameter. System components, pipework jointing, tube bending and corrosion resistance are all covered. 2001. 12pp. | FREE |
| No 150 | |
Copper Tubes in Domestic Heating Systems | This publication examines the most effective way to select the right sized tube diameters, advising on the key stages of building a heating system, such as assessing flow rates, flow resistance and pump performance. Includes tables to assess the length of copper tube needed for a variety of fitting types and to calculate the resistance flow per unit length of tube. 2001.7pp. | FREE |
| No 152 | |
Copper - Bringing Quality Home | Useful book outlining the many uses of copper around the home. | FREE |
| No 154 | |
The Guide to Copper in Architecture | This Guide is
intended to give an introductory background to copper as the roofing and cladding material
for the future in the UK. Details of further information on specific topics are
given at the end of the Guide. September 1999. 14pp. |
FREE |
| No 156 | Click here for more information and order form |
Copper Roofing - In Detail | Technical information on designing and installing fully supported sheet copper roofing in accordance with current good practice. The details illustrated will meet most of the conditions likely to be encountered. If unusual design situations arise, the principles shown should help in devising a solution. 2002. 120pp. | £25.00 |
| No 157 | |
Preventing Biofouling with Copper Alloys. | Long term protection against biofouling on marine structures and boat hulls can be afforded by copper-nickel in the form of sheet or as a variety of composite products; hence avoiding costly removal of fouling by mechanical means or periodic re-application of anti-fouling paints. 2002. 4pp. | FREE |
| No 158 | |
Copper in Architecture Awards 10 | Details of
winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 10. 2002. 8pp. (Out of print) |
Download |
| No 172 | |
European Motor Challenge Brochure | Brochure outlining the European Commission scheme to reduce energy consumption in motor driven systems. 2002. 20pp. | FREE |
| No 173 | |
Electric Motor Efficiency | Brochure explaining the new EU/CEMEP motor efficiency classification system to help OEMs and motor end users reduce their electricity consumption through the replacement of standard motors with improved or high efficiency motors. 2003. 4pp. | FREE |
| No 175 | |
Copper in Architecture Awards 11 | Details of winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 11. 2003. 8pp | - |
| No 176 | |
Energy Efficient Motor Driven Systems | A new report showing that industry in the enlarged European Union could save more than 200 billion kWh and reduce CO2 emissions by 100 million tonne a year through the adoption of energy efficient motor driven systems. | FREE |
| No 177 | |
Brass in Focus | Brasses are versatile and cost-effective materials, ideal for designing complex and long lasting components. Article by Ken Kempson in May/June 2004 issue of Engineering Designer, 2004, 4pp |
FREE |
| No 178 | |
Copper Sustains Life | General information sheet on the role of copper in health. 2004. 2pp. |
FREE |
| No 180 | |
Copper Touch Surfaces in Healthcare Facilities - Naturally Antimicrobial | Information on the studies being carried out on the natural
antimicrobial properties of copper and its alloys, making it ideal for hospital touch
surfaces such as door handles, etc |
FREE |
| No 181 | |
Copper
in Architecture Awards 12 |
Details of winning entries in Copper in Architecture Awards 12 |
FREE |
| No 182 | |
Naturally Antimicrobial Alloys for Touch Surfaces | 80% of infectious illnesses are transmitted by touch. Years of research
show that copper alloys can begin to stop the growth of microbes on contact and can
swiftly and effectively eliminate them. |
FREE |
| No 183 | |
The Impact of Copper on Human Health | Review paper exploring the impact of copper on human health (with scientific
references). |
FREE |
| No 189 | |
Lowering Infection Rates in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities | Overview of copper's potential role in fighting hospital acquired infections. Contains infromation on copper's antimicrobial efficacy, general properties and essential role in human, animal and plant health. 2007. 24pp. | FREE |
| No 191 | |
The Friendly Metal - What does copper do for me? | Cartoon leaflet, aimed at school children, highlighting the role of copper in our daily lives. 2007. 8pp. | FREE |
| No 192 | |
Clinical Uses of Copper | CDA Article written for Cleanroom Technology. 2007. 3pp. | FREE |
| No 194 | |
Copper in
Architecture Awards 13 |
Details of winning entries
in Copper in Architecture Awards 13 2007. 20pp. |
FREE |
| No 501-504 | |
Power Quality Application Guide | This Guide will be published in parts to include sections on Costs, Harmonics, Resilience, Voltage Dips and Earthing. It is a unique reference source providing not only background theory, but also the whole range of solutions from industry. It will be constantly updated to reflect current thinking and leading edge solutions in this fast moving field. | FREE |
| Not a CDA publication | Click here for more information | Cast and Wrought Aluminium Bronzes by Harry Meigh | This book, commissioned by Copper
Development Association, is intended to bring up to date the information contained in the
standard reference work by P J Macken and A A Smith, published in 1966. The book
contains much valuable new material on the metallurgy of aluminium bronzes and the
composition and manufacturing conditions required to ensure reliable corrosion resistance.
There are chapters on alloying elements, physical properties, casting processes and
the properties of castings, manufacture and design of castings and much more. 1999. 434pp. |
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| No 801 | |
Flame-Free Leaflet | This leaflet promotes the benefits of copper flame-free jointing to installers. The innovative press fittings and push-fit fittings offer industry professionals the high level of quality and reliability typical of copper products but with the added benefit of quick and easy usabioity, which will ultimately enhance business performance. 2001. (Out of print). | Download |
| No 802 | |
Self-Build Leaflet | This leaflet informs installers of the business opportunity provided by the self-build market and lists the benefits that copper plumbing and heating installations offer to the self-builder. 2001. (Out of print). | Download |
| No 803 | |
Make the Right Start, CD-ROM | Developed for trainees in conjunction with Oldham College, this CD is fully interactive. It includes video clips, exercises and work sheets developed to introduce the necessary skills to measure, cut, bend, joint and install copper tube and fittings to a high standard. Reference materials covering pipe work bending and installation methods and a series of technical articles covering basic plumbing skills are included. 2003. | FREE |
| No 804 | |
Make the Next Step | A distance learning package designed for those installers with experience of domestic type work who wish to further their skills to include industrial and commercial building services work. 2000. | FREE |
| No 805 | |
Comparison of Copper and Steel Pipework Costs for Non-Domestic Installations | Updated report on the comparison of copper and steel pipework costs in non-domestic installations. 2007. | FREE |
| No 806 | |
Domestic Heating Systems Video | Available Autumn 2003. Video produced by the University of West England showing domestic heating systems including installation of copper pipework systems. |
FREE |
| No 807 | |
Installation Tips | A collection of practical articles on subjects of interest to plumbing installers. | FREE |
| No 808 | |
Copper, The Modern Solution | This technical brochure describes copper fitting development and covers flame-free systems using press fittings and push-fit fittings. | FREE |
| No 809 | |
Copper, The Modern Solution - Video | This video shows jointing techniques for press fittings and push-fit fittings | FREE |
| No 813 | |
Copper is Still the Professionals' Choice | Leaflet giving the results of research into attitudes of professional installers towards plumbing materials. 1pp | FREE |
| CDs | ||||
| CD2 | Many of these documents are available on-line from the database section of this web site. | Megabytes on Coppers II | This CD-ROM includes many of the current publications and interactive programs published by CDA on the topics of electrical applications, cost effectiveness, corrosion resistance and building and construction. It is readily searched for information by title, publication number, topic, material, designation or any text string. Some publications that are now out of print have also been added. Data on all available standard British and European (CEN) cast and wrought coppers and copper alloys is included together with ways in which they can best be fabricated. There is information for designers covering a wide variety of products and many types of applications. Also. several of the documents from Megabytes 1 have been extensively updated. | FREE |
| CD3 | |
Design in Brass | This CD is an aid to designing cost-effective and recyclable brass components. It contains PowerPoint presentations for practising and undergraduate designers and engineers covering types of brass, production techniques and case studies. | FREE |
| CD4 | |
Copper Key | This CD gives the chemical composition of copper alloys worldwide, their material designation and national standard. It automatically gives equivalent materials from international, European and other national standards and enables chemical compositions to be compared. Click here for on-line version. | FREE |
| CD5 | |
Copper - The Vital Metal | KS3 and KS4 Chemistry, Physics
and Biology on CD (from www.schoolscience.co.uk).
2003. www.schoolscience.co.uk is sponsored by industrial and research partners who provide free on-line resources for teachers and students. This site, operated by The Association for Science Education, is free for all users and aims to provide a comprehensive directory of resources, information and contacts for teachers and learners of science everywhere. |
FREE |
| CD6 | |
Copper and Electricity | A Level Physics 'Copper and
Electricity' on CD (from www.schoolscience.co.uk.
2004. www.schoolscience.co.uk is sponsored by industrial and research partners who provide free on-line resources for teachers and students. This site, operated by The Association for Science Education, is free for all users and aims to provide a comprehensive directory of resources, information and contacts for teachers and learners of science everywhere. |
FREE |
| CD7 | |
Solar Thermal Systems | This CD provides information for engineers, installers and project managers on the design and installation of copper solar thermal systems for domestic hot water and space heating. It covers components, installation, applications, design, operation and maintenance. Information is presented in PowerPoint format. | FREE |
| CD8 | |
Copy of Copper-Nickel website
- www.coppernickel.org
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This CD contains a copy of the Copper-Nickel website which discusses the composition, physical and mechanical properties of each alloy, and their suitability to particular applications. Applicable sgtandards (EN, ASTM and ISO) are identified for all product forms, along with thorough information on welding and fabrication. | FREE |
| CD9 | |
Power Quality and Utilisation Guide | The Power Quality and Utilisation
Guide(formerly the Power Quality Application Guide) is a unique 8 section reference source
providing not only background theory, but also the whole range of solutions from
industry. The Guide now has an extended scope to include DG, RES and Rational Use of
Energy. Since it will be published in parts, it will be constantly updated to reflect current thinking and leading edge solutions in this fast moving field. Authors include Power Quality Partnership members and other technical specialists in their field. Click on the link to view a contents list of sections available to date. All sections can be downloaded from this site, either individually or as a zip file. |
FREE |
| Datadisks | ||||
| D2 | |
Copper-Nickel Alloys and Aluminium Bronzes | This disk contains two completely separate databases describing these two groups of materials that each have significant engineering applications because of their strength combined with excellent corrosion resistance. Each database has a significant textural content describing the key attributes of the alloys and the ways in which they can be selected for use. Compositions and mechanical properties are fully tabulated for each material. The effect of time or temperature on many properties can be viewed either in tables or as graphs. For the copper-nickel alloys the data is derived from No.30 and 31. For the aluminium bronzes it comes from publication numbers 80, 82 and 85. (1991) | Download |
| D3 | |
Copper Alloy Castings – Design and Applications | This disk contains information about all the major casting processes and describes the parameters that help selection of a process suitable for a given application. It also contains the compositions and properties of all the coppers and copper alloys commonly cast in Europe that will be included in the CEN standards that will replace the existing BS 1400. Existing equivalents are given. Following a useful textural introduction there is a menu that offers four options: Applications of coppers and copper alloys; Selection of casting processes; Deciding on an alloy; Designing for casting. Each section is self contained but cross-referenced to give the easiest access to the most useful information. (1992) | Download |
| D4 | |
Cost Effective Manufacturing - Designing for Production | This disk includes much information not easily available elsewhere that will enable designers to select the process by which components can be made. It covers all the common hot and cold fabrication processes and casting techniques, describing the basic advantages and disadvantages of each. The main menu offers three options: Selecting a method; Description of techniques; Examples of how things are made, including illustrations. Each section is self contained but cross-referenced to give the easiest access to the most useful information. (1993) | Download |
| D5 | |
Selection of Motors for Energy Efficiency | This disk describes the benefits which can be obtained by using high efficiency electric motors. The difference between these and standard motors are explained and calculations can be made showing the overall savings in cost which can be achieved and the pay-back period for the investment. (1993) | Download |
| D7 | |
The Brasses - Properties and Availability | This disk lists all the brasses and nickel silvers commonly available in Europe together with their compositions and properties. Near equivalents are indicated and the differences are highlighted where appropriate. Besides the properties normally specified, the disc includes data on long-term properties above and below ambient temperature and in fatigue conditions. (1994) | Download |
| D9 | |
Component Costing Comparator | This interactive program enables engineers and designers to quickly estimate the cost of machined components in brass and other materials and to calculate the savings by machining in brass. Comprehensive information on high-speed machining brass and most other copper alloys (composition, mechanical properties, applications, etc) is included, as is data on cutting fluids, cutting tool materials and machining speeds and feeds for common machining operations and metals. 1998. | Download |
| D10 | |
Energy Efficient Power Cable Selection. | This program calculates the most economic cable size taking account of type of cable, installation method, circuit length, overload protection, ambient temperature and circuit grouping. Results are presented for minimum size (i.e. BS 7671) and for each incremental size up to the most economic size (i.e. IEC 1059). Overall lifetime cost and payback periods are calculated taking into account load growth, discount rate and increases in energy costs. Cable and installation costings can be modified by the user to suit local conditions. 1998. | Download |
| D11 | |
Energy Efficient Busbar Design. | This program, based on the formulae found in Publication 22, calculates the current rating, size and working temperature of common configurations of copper busbars. The minimum size and the savings and payback periods that accrue from the use of larger sizes, up to the most economic, are calculated. The economic calculations take account of copper price, fabrication cost, load growth and increases in energy costs. 1998 | Download |
| D12 | |
K-Factor Calculation Software | This software calculates the K-Factor of a load from the harmonic content accordingto US and European practice. The results can be used to select transformers or to determine suitable de-rating factors for transformers. The software requires Windows 95 or higher or NT version 4.0 or higher. | Download |
| Posters | ||||
| P5 | |
‘The Copper Cycle’ | A2 size with a summary of the recycling of copper and copper alloys. Student work sheets on reverse. 1993. Folded flat. | FREE |
| P7 | |
'Copper - The Vital Metal' | Highlighting copper's key role in technology, energy and health, and its recyclability. | FREE |