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A facility in northern Chile has doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing Atlas Copco’s WEDA drainage pumps.
Operators at the South American plant wanted to improve their lithium extraction process and turned to Atlas Copco’s distribution partner, TRILE, for expert advice and a reliable solution. In addition to optimising its process, the mine has also reduced its maintenance…
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In 2021, the global market for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technology was estimated at $1 billion (€0.93 billion) and is forecast to grow at almost 12% over the next 10 years1. The rise is being driven in particular by an increase in adoption of the technology by industries as a growing world population puts greater pressure on fresh water supplies.
What is ZLD?
Zero liquid discharge (ZLD)…
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Sewer blockages are a major concern in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 occurring annually, and FOG – fat, oil and grease - cited as the cause in around 75% of cases.
A build-up of FOG hinders the smooth operation of sewer systems and wastewater treatment works (WwTW), shortens the lifespan of critical assets and increases maintenance costs. This burden ultimately falls on water…
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A new study from Flow Research, Volume X: The World Market for Flowmeters, 9th Edition finds that the worldwide flowmeter market is strong and trending upward as the economy continues to grow and rising oil prices drive exploration and production.
Other forces, such as continued population growth and economic expansion are also fuelling growth.
The comprehensive new Flow Research study…
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DORIS, ROSEN and SPIECAPAG have announced the formation of the Pipeline Transition Alliance – a partnership dedicated to re-purposing the natural gas infrastructure towards hydrogen.
Broad adoption of hydrogen as a new energy source depends on large-scale, cost-effective transmission and owners of pipeline infrastructure will play a critical role in meeting this challenge by re-purposing…
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Sourcing original OEM parts can be a real challenge on older equipment - but not for customers of filtration expert Cleanova.
When a leading genset manufacturer needed to source OEM filtration units that were written into a product specification around 10 years ago, Cleanova was able to manufacture and deliver the vital filtration systems to meet a very short deadline and keep the project on…
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New to the AD/biogas industry, Ross Mingotti could have been forgiven for walking away from a plant that had already had major mixing issues in its final storage tank.
Within two months of him joining the business in December 2021, one of the paddle mixers in the secondary tank failed.
The mixers had worked well since being commissioned in 2017 at AMPGREEN ESTATES’ Greengill Farm AD Plant…
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Hydrogen and its potential as a clean fuel are hitting headlines, as countries representing over half of the global GDP announced a 12-month plan during the last COP27 climate talks in the coastal Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
The fuel of the future
All stars seem aligned for hydrogen to help make clean technologies cheaper and more accessible everywhere.
Here’s why. The 47-nation…
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Shell published its first energy transition update since the launch of its Powering Progress strategy in 2021.
At its Capital Markets Day in June last year, the oil and gas major outlined how its strategy delivered more value with less emissions, emphasising the “more value” part.
In its latest energy transition update, Shell has focused on how the same strategy delivers “less…
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Atlas Copco’s footprint and expertise have improved critical dewatering operations on a strategic infrastructure project in The Philippines.
The Dipolog-Dapitan bridge project is one of several development initiatives on the island of Mindanao, intended to boost economic growth in the region.
Despite high levels of rainfall, safe working conditions have been maintained and the project has…
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CryoWorks Inc. celebrates its 15th anniversary in August 2024 under the Crane umbrella of brands.
Founded by Tim and Donna Mast, the company set out to address the cryogenic industry’s toughest challenges in 2009.
CryoWorks’ journey from its foundation in Jurupa Valley, California, to becoming a global player in the cryogenic industry is a testament to its commitment to innovation,…
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Carbon graphite is employed by businesses to decrease costs, improve efficiency and ensure public safety across the fluid handling industry.
Carbon graphite’s mechanical/chemical properties and its attributes make it a material to consider when designing mechanical/dry gas seals, pumps and valve equipment, to name but a few.
Range of benefits
Carbon graphite is a useful material fora…
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Börger celebrates 20th anniversary in the UK
This year marks the 20th anniversary of pump company Börger establishing what has become a very successful UK operation. From day-one, the company in the United Kingdom and Ireland has been led by one David Brown.
How did you come to be at Börger, setting up the UK subsidiary?
DB: I was working in sales for a large compressor and pneumatics…
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Cornwall’s ongoing issue with a lack of facilities able to treat septic waste could be replicated in other parts of the UK, according to one leading equipment manufacturer.
With South West Water turning septage tankers away from its treatment works during what have now become prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, some residents have been unable to flush their toilets because their septic tanks…
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At a water resource recovery facility (WRRF), sewage overspill on the floor and over your head was never a good way to start your day.
Septage brought in by haulers used to be dumped into a six-inch pipe that went directly into the city’s main influent line, perhaps inevitably, (around once per month) backing up the old bar screen and washer compactor, creating an overspill. Meanwhile, due to…
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The Irish Government’s planned Biomethane Strategy has the potential to displace fossil gas in many hard-to-decarbonise sectors and play a significant role in the decarbonisation of Ireland’s agriculture sector.
The corresponding increase in anaerobic digestion and digestate production can boost soil health and reduce the reliance on synthetic fertilisers.
Ireland currently has one of the…
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Sulzer recently celebrated the official launch of a brand new test and assembly centre built alongside its existing pump manufacturing facility in Mexico City. The new state-of-the-art facility features a 10-meter-deep hydraulics test bed for large pumps, a digital monitoring system and a dedicated packaging area. With this expansion, Sulzer Mexico’s pump facility enhances its production…
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ACHEMA, which returns to Frankfurt from 10 to 14 June, will once again be the place to go for the entire range of technologies and services for the process industries.
With five innovation themes and the Special Show Hydrogen, one of the world's biggest trade show for process technology will focus on the key challenges facing the industry this year.
The process industries are a driver of…
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