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Feb 22, 2022
Sludge cake to liquid in minutes
Yorkshire Water Knostrop is a large wastewater treatment plant in then UK servicing a growing population of 800,000 people in the north of the England. The decision was taken to rebuild the works with standard digestion and a combined heat and power (CHP) plant. The contract was given to build a facility to process indigenous sludge and imported dewatered sludge cake. SEEPEX had previously…
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Feb 16, 2022
Dewatering technology provides sustainable sludge solution
Increasing limitations on sludge disposal is pushing industrial companies to rethink onsite wastewater treatment processes. This is the view of Simon Kimber, director of WPL & Atana who said this means efficient dewatering to reduce sludge volumes has never been more vital. Tightening restrictions relating to when sludge can be spread on agricultural land in England means industrial companies,…
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Feb 15, 2022
Achieving uncompromised quality in high-purity chemical production
Their names sound like sinister creations that would spring from the evil mind of a mad scientist in a futuristic novel or movie - hexafluorochloride, dexamethasone, germanium and cadmium telluride. In reality, they are among the many chemical ingredients that are indispensable foundational components in the manufacture of commodities such as semiconductors. The main concern for the…
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Feb 14, 2022
Flowmeters vital for oil and gas industry
A 2021 research study from Flow Research, Flowmeters in the Oil and Gas Industry, found that worldwide revenues for all flowmeters sold to the oil and gas industry in 2019 amounted to $1.64 billion (€1.446 billion) and forecasts a solid compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% over the next five years, for a total annual revenue exceeding $1.860 billion (€1.639 billion) in 2024. The oil…
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Feb 7, 2022
An essential component
Most centrifugal pumps operate with a constant speed along a fixed curve. The pumps are integrated into plants with variable discharge flows. The variable flows lead to working areas where process related flowrates are below the required pump-specific minimum flow. The pump minimum continuous flow (MCF) is the lowest permitted flowrate that the centrifugal pump can handle permanently without…
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Jan 31, 2022
Sensors that ensure safe operations at petrochem plants
When it comes to the petrochemical and chemical industries, it is critical to have a precise awareness of current operating temperatures to ensure a stable, efficient, and ultimately safe operation. Traditionally, temperature measurement is a process that relies on human operators to manually record the temperature of operational equipment and then to adjust accordingly. This interpretation…
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Jan 24, 2022
New features for single-use pumps
When attempting to describe the processes that are inherent to the manufacturing industry, words like complex, precise and pure come to mind. That being said, the importance of those terms would appear to make words like fast and quick incompatible with the production of biopharmaceuticals. However, that is not necessarily the case. The most successful biopharmaceutical manufacturers are those…
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Jan 13, 2022
Industrial sites must fulfil water protection obligations
Scrutiny of the water sector’s environmental performance has intensified over the past two years, catalysed in part by a heightened public appreciation of nature and outdoor spaces. As such, there is mounting pressure on utilities to improve their wastewater treatment systems and meet progressively higher standards set by regulators. A major investigation into management of wastewater…
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Jan 10, 2022
Fall and rise
American Falls in Idaho is certainly no stranger to all things water. Almost a century ago, the entire town - nearly 350 residents and their homes, over 60 businesses, churches, schools, powerlines - and the entire railroad, had to move to make way for the American Falls Dam. Today, American Falls’ population of 4,300 is served by a wastewater treatment centre that is the envy of most small…
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Jan 4, 2022
Ambitions and challenges
Stephen Elliott shared some political and economic context related to the chemical industry’s fortunes. He outlined some of the immediate challenges as the UK emerged from both Brexit and the pandemic. He also focussed on the long-term outlook and opportunities for sustained growth in UK chemicals trade and investment. “With nine million children recently heading back to school across…
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Dec 20, 2021
Controlling skids
Valve automation in metering skids for the oil and gas industry is a challenging task. High availability and easy integration of valves and actuators are crucial for these applications. Using a master station to control all the actuators within the metering system has proven to have multiple benefits. This is illustrated by the use of AUMA’s new SIMA² Master Station in metering skids built by…
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Dec 13, 2021
Pressure management
As global water distribution infrastructure ages and the world's population grows, non-revenue water (NRW) – caused mainly by leakages resulting from pipe failures – presents a significant economic and environmental challenge for utilities worldwide. Retrofitting existing water networks with modern pressure management systems helps prevent loss of precious water resources, as utilities such…
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Dec 6, 2021
Rising to the challenge
In chemical and petrochemical plants, submerged column pumps are used for pumping toxic fluids in many challenging applications. If these media are also boiling-sensitive or contain gas, it is often necessary to empty the tank completely, for example in the case of waste water containing hazardous liquids, such as those often found in refinery waste tanks. Hydrocarbons often occur here together…
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Nov 29, 2021
Technological growth
As the second decade of the fourth industrial revolution continues, businesses are witnessing a fascinating, fast-moving development that began within the consumer market and is now rapidly progressing into the manufacturing and industrial automation sectors. This technological growth, commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IIoT), is a meeting of smart device technology and data…
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Nov 22, 2021
Mixing it up at upgraded treatment plant
Following a highly successful upgrade to its wastewater process, Glatfelter, a global supplier of engineered materials, has invested in mixers made by Landia. Manufacturers of quality key products for industries such as food and beverage, electrical, building, and medical, Glatfelter first sought to address downtime, as well as health and safety issues caused by an ageing and awkward effluent…
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Nov 12, 2021
NETZSCH pumps turn food waste into renewable energy
As the world moves to develop more earth-friendly manufacturing processes, NETZSCH NEMO Pumps are helping a new, local plant turn food-waste into renewable energy and helping to reduce our carbon footprint. Working with local food and beverage manufacturers, from places like breweries, grocery stores, restaurants, food processing plants, schools, caterers, Wasatch Resource Recovery takes…
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Nov 9, 2021
Solving the water supply crisis in parts of Latin America
Solving the complexities of providing clean water and safe sanitation in a time of climate volatility was addressed during the 32nd Water Action Platform webinar. Hosted by Isle chairman Dr Piers Clark and supported by technology consultant Rodrigo Valladares, the event focussed on Latin America – highlighting imminent and increasing environmental challenges. Initiatives and technologies…
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Nov 5, 2021
Multiple approaches needed to address energy needs
Energy is commonly defined as the ability to do work.  Most people experience energy at a personal level in terms of their physical or mental energy.  People who are physically fit and have an adequate diet are more likely to feel sufficient energy to get a lot done.  Mental energy has to do with the ability to concentrate and to focus on the task at hand. Although almost everyone is…
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