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Valves
A team of experts has discovered that using valves two sizes smaller ‘than normally specified’ will not reduce performance with multiphase applications.
The finding follows research by Matthew Charlton, head of Product Management at Weir Valves & Controls UK, and researchers from the University of Huddersfield. Charlton has explained the findings in an article on Weir’s…
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Flowmeters
Measuring instrument specialist Krohne has opened a new flow and level instrument manufacturing and calibration facility in Beverly, Massachusetts.
According to a statement from Krohne, the opening of the new facility represents the German company’s long term commitment to manufacturing in the United States.
The facility will produce a range of new flow and level products, as well as…
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Gas measurement specialist Chell instruments has unveiled a new aluminium pneumatic connector. The company claims that its new AQDC connector will ‘create instant time and money savings within innovative industries.’
The connector connects and disconnects pneumatic lines and pipes. According to a statement, Chell initially created the new connector to meet stringent aerospace…
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Valves
Process valve and actuator specialist Bonomi has introduced a V-notch called ‘Vball’ to its ball valve range.
According to the company, the new addition will enable users to achieve greater stability and accuracy in terms of flow control.
A selection of Bonomi’s valves are available with a Vball, including the Inox-val, Radiamont, Wafer, Split-Body and Wafer Split.
The…
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Pumps
Viking has launched a new addition to its Universal Seal Range of positive displacement internal gear pumps.
According to a statement, internal gear pumps such as those found in the Universal Seal Range are a popular choice for industrial applications such as general processing, chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverage, refining, plastics and resins.
The latest pump features a modified…
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Flowmeters
Flowmeter specialist Titan Enterprises has produced a technical paper titled How to specify liquid flowmeters.
The eight page technical paper looks closely at different styles of flowmeter – (differential, pressure, turbine, propeller, positive displacement, vortex, ultrasonic and mass flow measurements), discussing their ease of application, limitations and other constraints.
The technical…
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Pumps
Rotork’s intelligent CKc range of modular electric actuators have been chosen as part of a major modernisation programme at a water treatment plant in Ireland.
Coffey Water awarded the contract to Rotork for its Killkit water treatment plant in County Monaghan.
According to a statement from Rotork, the CKc actuators were selected as they met the specifications of the application in a…
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Pumps
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is set to publish its 2018/19 Annual Report, Directory and Buyers Guide.
According to a BPMA statement, the guide will be distributed free of charge to BPMA’s database of individuals, with copies also being sent to embassies and consulates around the world.
BPMA is a not for profit trade association representing the interests of UK and Irish…
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Level Monitors
Measurement and instrumentation specialist Endress+Hauser has announced a new e-Commerce platform.
According to the company, the new platform includes the ability to access RFQs (request for quotations), quotes and orders in one place, as well as allowing customers to purchase online and providing 24/7 access to information on the website for both online and offline orders.
All transactions are…
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Pipelines
MPR News reports that Minnesota state regulators will meet again on Tuesday morning to debate the potential installation of a new oil pipeline, a topic which has drawn much ire from state officials and civilians alike.
The proposal for a new pipeline has been submitted by Enbridge Energy, which seeks to replace its Line 3 route with a different pipeline altogether. Enbridge argues that the…
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Pumps
Swiss manufacturer Sulzer has announced the launch of a new centrifugal pump.
According to the company, its new CPE ANSI process pumps are specifically designed to ‘exceed the strictest energy regulations’ for all industries as well as the requirements of ASME B73.1.
Sulzer states that the pumps are designed to be suitable in a variety of industrial applications, including hydrocarbon…
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Pipelines
Kinder Morgan (KM) has announced plans to build a $2 billion (€1.7 billion) natural gas pipeline, co-publishing a letter of intent with EagleClaw Midstream Ventures, Blackstone Energy Partners and Apache Corporation.
As part of the Permian Highway Pipeline project, the proposed route will start at Permian Basin and carry natural gas to growing markets along the Texas Gulf Coast. An estimated…
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Pumps
German pump manufacturer Netzsch will present three new products for the process industry at the Achema exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, 11th to 15th June.
Aiming to supply pumps for the chemical, paper and pulp production, ceramics, paints and varnishes industries, Netzsch regularly expands it product range according to the “full service in place idea”.
With so many media, such as…
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Other
Water technology specialists Aquarius Spectrum and TaKaDu have announced an integration partnership aimed at developing effective water management.
According to the announcement, the collaboration integrates TaKaDu's data-driven Central Event Management solution with Aquarius' multi-layer leak detection system. The aim is to provide water utilities with a centralised, cloud-based solution for…
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Pumps
ARO, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will showcase a variety of pumping solutions, ranging from air operated double diaphragm pumps to piston pumps, and filters, regulators and lubricators, at the Achema show in Frankfurt, Germany. The event runs from 11th – 15th June.
The company will present its line of Exp Series pumps, which are ‘process and automation ready.’ ARO says that the…
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Other
Xylem has become Premier League Champions Manchester City’s new official water technology partner, following the signing of a multi-year partnership. Apparently, it is the first deal of its kind in the Premier League.
The partnership will also include City’s sister club New York City, and the Manchester City women’s team. The new agreement was announced at Singapore’s…
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Flowmeters
The new MetraFlow ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises incorporates a chemically resistant Perfluoralkoxy Alkane (PFA) tube onto which are mounted high sensitivity ultrasonic sensors. The company says there are no dead areas or changes in fluid direction or obstructions, just a tube. As a result, MetraFlow can make non-intrusive flow measurements.
Drawing on Titan’s proprietary…
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Pumps
KSB Pumps and Valves has assisted the University of Pretoria in the construction of a large controlled-temperature test unit, which will form the backbone of ongoing research into heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
The unit will allow students to plug directly into hot, moderate or chilled liquids to use on research projects and will cut off approximately 50% of students’…
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