As part of our new program of interviews with Hollingworth Design staff, this week, we are meeting Dr Kris Hyde, General Manager at HDL. Q. So, Kris, what are you a doctor of? A. My background was physics, but my PHD was in metallurgy-Specifically, I was sponsored by BAe systems to investigate the addition of…
Kris is not only our General Manager but is also one of the UK’s leading experts in Hydrogen Engineering. Kris spent 14 years working at ITM power PLC, Europe’s largest electrolyser manufacturer. Kris now offers consultancy services on hydrogen technology and engineering, including: Advice on the hydrogen market: Trends, opinions on leading companies and their…
Stockport based Hollingworth Design Limited (HDL) has received grant funding of £11,892 towards the latest technology Virtual Pro CNC Machining software for its next generation INDEX G200 Turning & Milling Centre. The grant was made possible through the Made Smarter Northwest Pilot Scheme through Manchester based The Growth Company Limited. The new software will enable…
Customers Problem: The customer was making a product that had 4x 4-20mA analogue inputs and 10 digital outputs (8x zero-volt and 2x driven outputs). They were controlling this with a panel containing a PLC, HMI, PSU and a dozen wiring terminals mounted on DIN rail. They approached HDL looking for methods of cost reduction. HDL’s…
Customers Requirements: An international investment firm had been following the hydrogen storage market and wanted advice on the technologies available, the key players and what will be the future growth markets HDL’s Advice: Drawing on experience, HDL was able to discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of different electrolyser technologies, which companies were selling which…
Customers Requirements: The customer had developed a new catalyst and wanted to use it to develop reversible fuel cell / electrolyser. They contacted HDL to understand these devices, the potential market and the existing players. HDL’s Advice: Drawing on direct experience, HDL was able to advise them on benefits and known difficulties of the reversible…
Customers Problem: The customer had a part in service that contained a strainer to prevent particles entering down stream equipment. The strainer had failed, but was screwed into a plate from the inside. To replace it would mean turning off the equipment for several days to strip down and re-build. They approached HDL for an…
Customers Problem: A customer had a problem with catalytic beads within a double skinned, water-cooled reactant column. Everything worked well at low flow rates, but as end-users demanded ever higher flow rates, the catalytic beads were breaking apart, being carried downstream and interfering with equipment. HDL’s Solution: After examination of the reactant tube, HDL determined…
Customers Problem: A customer approached HDL because they had a gas manifold that draws gas from one back of cylinders and they wanted it to automatically swap to the second bank once the first bank was depleted. Once the first bank was re-filled, it would automatically swap back once the second was depleted. This problem…
Customers Problem: A customer approached HDL as they had recently sold vacuum pumps to the middle east, but the lead times on the 400V 60Hz pumps were too long. They requested that HDL convert the European specification pump to work in the Middle East. HDL’s Solution: HDL purchased a 400V 60Hz motor, However, the motor…