Mike Rycroft

Jan 8, 2024 | energize.co.za | Mike Rycroft

by Mike Rycroft, EnergizeThe idea of harvesting energy from ocean tides, waves and currents, has been around for almost a century, and numerous schemes have been concocted in the quest to realise this dream. Few systems, however, have been successful and many seemingly good ideas have succumbed to the ravages of the sea. Research into the field of ocean power is ongoing, however, and promises to make ocean power an economic and feasible concept.  Click here to read the full article

Nov 28, 2023 | energize.co.za | Mike Rycroft

by Mike Rycroft, Energize ACTOM celebrated its 120th birthday recently the Royal Johannesburg Golf Club. Dr Robert Nkuna, Director General in the Presidency, other dignitaries and invited guests attended the event. Mervyn Naidoo, the company’s CEO, said that the event was both a celebration and a milestone. The company we know as ACTOM began life in 1903 as the British General Electric Company (GEC). It manufactured electrical machinery and equipment in Cape Town.

Oct 30, 2023 | energize.co.za | Mike Rycroft

by Mike Rycroft, EnergizeAlthough AC motors are commonly used in industry, a significant sector exists where DC motors offer advantages over AC units. Modern power electronics has simplified and improved the control systems and drives used for DC motors and could lead to a wider usage of these units in industry. DC motors have been used in variable speed drives for many years. The versatile characteristics of these motors provide high starting torque, which is required for traction applications.

Aug 11, 2021 | powertrans.com.au | Mike Rycroft

Jan 10, 2021 | energize.co.za | Roger Lilley |Mike Rycroft