Read more about the article Why Skilled Boiler Operators Matter More Than Ever Before
Dennis Williams, Commercial Director at Associated Energy Services

Why Skilled Boiler Operators Matter More Than Ever Before

As South Africa’s go-to industrial steam operations and project company, Associated Energy Services (AES) has been an innovator and pioneer for over 25 years, with more than 75 boilers under…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Women in Steam Boiler Operations and Maintenance 
Kristen Rossiter, AES Operations Manager in the Western Cape, on site - biomass receiving and storage

Celebrating Women in Steam Boiler Operations and Maintenance 

Kristen Rossiter, AES’s first female Operations Manager in the Western Cape - South Africa, is responsible for 10 sites and 24-hour operational performance across a fleet of boilers. During National…

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Read more about the article AES Assists as Waste Heat Recovery Boiler and Economiser Interest Heats Up
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AES Assists as Waste Heat Recovery Boiler and Economiser Interest Heats Up

As pressure mounts on South African manufacturers to reduce energy consumption and manage carbon taxation, interest in waste heat recovery systems is increasing. According to Dennis Williams, Commercial Director of…

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Read more about the article Strategic Data and People Skills Key to Operational and Maintenance Efficiency
Economiser on flue gas train of gas-fired boiler

Strategic Data and People Skills Key to Operational and Maintenance Efficiency

Despite advances in automation and control technology, human expertise remains indispensable in the operation and maintenance of boilers in complex industrial environments.Advanced technology, specialist skills and strong partnerships are pivotal…

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Read more about the article Spreading the Risk
Multiple boiler installation at site with 63 tons per hour of steam plant across 4 boilers

Spreading the Risk

Associated Energy Services outlines how multiple boilers can minimise costly downtime in manufacturing plants. For 90% of South Africa’s manufacturers, multiple boilers are the backbone of their critical steam operations,…

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Read more about the article Safety and Cost-efficiency Rise from the Ashes
AES is meticulous about how ash is handled, stored and disposed of

Safety and Cost-efficiency Rise from the Ashes

Most fuels produce ash and effective ash management - encompassing safety, efficiency, environmental maintenance and sustainability is crucial, says boiler operations and maintenance expert Associated Energy Services (AES) Commercial Director…

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Read more about the article Getting the ‘Recipe’ Right – Control systems, Remote Monitoring and Human Skills
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Getting the ‘Recipe’ Right – Control systems, Remote Monitoring and Human Skills

The convergence of specialist skills and advanced technology is proving pivotal across industry – a trend underscored by two recent projects completed by boiler operations and maintenance expert Associated Energy…

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Read more about the article Industrial Boiler Water: Close Monitoring and Proactive Treatment Protocols are Critical
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Industrial Boiler Water: Close Monitoring and Proactive Treatment Protocols are Critical

As water treatment is a critical aspect of industrial boiler management and potentially one of the greatest operational risk points,Associated Energy Services (AES) relies on close partnerships with third-party industrial…

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Read more about the article Remote Monitoring Essential for Effective Boiler Management and Performance
AES utilises its Remote Monitoring System on all outsourced client sites

Remote Monitoring Essential for Effective Boiler Management and Performance

Consistently collecting and interpreting data is critical to optimising efficiency and productivity when operating and maintaining boilers. Remote monitoring systems - particularly for large steam users – are integral to…

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