May 24, 2018
Environment Agency: UK could see water shortages by 2050
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May 24, 2018
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ExxonMobil is introducing greenhouse gas reduction measures designed to improve emissions performance by 2020. Targets include a 15% decrease in methane emissions and a 25% reduction in flaring compared to 2016 levels. The company is also looking to up energy efficiency at its refining and chemical manufacturing facilities.
Flaring has been found to waste up to 3.5% of... [Read More]
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May 24, 2018
Flowmeters
TUV SUD NEL, a specialist in flow measurement research and development, has completed the base building that will house its £16 million (€18 million) Advanced Multiphase Facility (AMF). Construction began in September 2017.
The company says that once the AMF is completed its test range capability of operating pressures, temperatures, flowrates and metrology... [Read More]
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May 23, 2018
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Cheniere Energy’s has committed to the development of a third LNG liquefaction train at its Corpus Christi liquefaction project (CCL project). It was announced on 22 May that the company’s board of directors has made a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) on the facility. Cheniere now plans to issue a full notice to proceed to Bechtel... [Read More]
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May 23, 2018
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Hydranautics has announced the launch of the CPA7 series of RO membranes for municipal and industrial fluid treatment: the CPA7-LD-4040, CPA7-LD and CPA7 MAX.
The CPA7 membranes offer a combination of high rejection and high flow capability in a brackish water RO element. These membranes are suited to industries where high-purity water is imperative.
The variants using... [Read More]
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May 22, 2018
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... [Read More]
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May 22, 2018
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... [Read More]
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May 22, 2018
Level Monitors
ECD says the analyser-process controller simplifies liquid measurement and control
The new LQ800 Multi Channel Controller from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) combines internet-of-things liquid analytical measurement with precision process control of flow and level for a range of water-based industrial applications.
The LQ800 is designed to operate with up to eight digital... [Read More]
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May 21, 2018
Valves
The need to repair the ageing water infrastructure sitting in cities like Los Angeles is becoming more and more acute. Utilities are increasingly concerned about the lifespan of their systems and how quickly parts of it will need to be replaced. Mark Gimson, a regional sales director at Singer Valves, tells Fluid Handling International that the company can provide a ‘complete... [Read More]
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May 21, 2018
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The company says the acquisition complements and strengthens its global presence in delivering fluid automation solutions.
Emerson announced on 17 May that it has agreed on terms to acquire Aventics from Triton for €527 million. Aventics supplies ‘smart’ pneumatics technologies for machine and factory automation applications. Emerson is a provider... [Read More]
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May 21, 2018
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Orbinox has launched a new line of heavy duty slurry knife gate valves designed for high pressure applications.
The HG series knife gate valve has been specifically designed to offer excellent performance and low downtime for heavy-duty, high pressure, high solid concentration, erosive-abrasive and corrosive slurry applications, such as those of tailing lines in mineral... [Read More]
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May 18, 2018
Level Monitors
Tendeka has successfully tested its PulseEight wireless control and monitoring device with an operator in the North Sea. The PulseEight uses pressure pulse telemetry to communicate wirelessly between downhole monitoring and the wellhead control system, and is suitable for multi-phase flow.
With its partners the Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC), Tendeka has successfully... [Read More]
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May 18, 2018
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The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has chosen Veolia and Suez to design, build and operate the Gandharbpur drinking water treatment plant. WASA is the body in charge of drinking water and wastewater management for the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka.
The contract represents a cumulative total of around €275 million. The project will be conducted through... [Read More]
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May 17, 2018
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ITT announced 17 May that it is expanding its i-ALERT Monitoring Solution portfolio, giving customers additional options to maximise the efficiency and total cost of ownership of all types of rotating machines.
The new i-ALERT compatible Bluetooth Smart Pressure Sensor complements the i-ALERT monitoring portfolio, which includes the i-ALERT2 machine health sensor, the... [Read More]
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May 16, 2018
Valves
T-T Flow announced on 16 May that they have been awarded accreditation from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) for all its swing gate valves.
WRAS contributes to the protection of public health by preventing contamination of public water supplies and encouraging the efficient use of water by promoting and facilitating compliance with the Water Supply Regulations... [Read More]
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May 16, 2018
Valves
Valcor Engineering has announced their new product lines, SV22, SV28 and SV102. The SV102 is a precision pressure regulator, and the SV22 and SV28 are high flow electronic valves.
The SV102 is a manual regulator designed to provide accuracy and repeatability in a compact, durable package. The company says it is suitable for a variety of industrial applications, both new... [Read More]
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May 16, 2018
Pumps
BW Offshore has contracted liquid handling and pump specialist PG Flow Solutions to supply water booster pumps to the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel operator’s life extension project for the Polvo FPSO.
PG Flow Solutions’ scope of work is the engineering, procurement, assembly of pump skid and commissioning of two produced water booster... [Read More]
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