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May 28, 2019
Pipelines
Sandvik has announced the launch of a new self-service online platform that lets customers access information related to round bar, hollow bar, pipe, flanges and fittings. The new E-Track platform, which is described by the company as an “industry first among steel producers”, includes a personalised dashboard review, 24/7 access to information, current and incoming stock levels,…
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May 13, 2019
Pumps
German motor pump manufacturer Pleuger Industries has announced it will supply six tailor-made water pump units for the filtration of copper concentrate at the Collahuasi Mine in Chile. Located in the Tarapacá region of Chile, the operation produces over 5,000 tons of fine copper annually, making it one of the largest copper mines in the world. The mine relies on the flotation process for…
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May 29, 2019
Pumps
Quattroflow, part of PSG, a Dover company has extended its line of single-use pumps with the introduction of its QF30SU single-use diaphragm pump. With flow rate capabilities ranging from 0.06-30 litres per hour (0.02-8 gallons per hour), the new pump can be used for handling a variety of pharmaceutical and biotech applications that require lower flow rates. The pumps feature a replaceable…
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May 14, 2019
Pumps
Pump supplier ANDRITZ has announced it supplied multi-stage axial split case and high-pressure ring section pumps to the Water Authority of Jordan. The energy-efficient pumps were installed last year in the city of Amman, Jordan to secure water supply in the capital. Securing and optimising water supply in Jordan is particularly critical, as 92% of the country is desert or desert-like…
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May 14, 2019
Other
Educational engineering equipment provider TecQuipment has launched a new fluid mechanics teaching product: the Flow Visualisation Channel. Described as a compact, entry-level product for visualising flow patterns around weirs and object in an open channel, it is suitable for teaching flow principals for civil engineering, aerospace and hydrology. The apparatus can help to introduce students to…
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May 14, 2019
Pipelines
Northumbrian Water is trialling street level sensors that detect and report burst water pipes when they happen, the utility has announced. Developed in collaboration with Invenio Systems, the sensors are fitted to the outside of pipe networks and the data they transmit can be used to assess the rate of water flow passing through pipes. When a pipe bursts, the sensors can detect the change in…
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May 14, 2019
Pumps
Fluid management product manufacturer ARO, an Ingersoll Rand brand, has introduced new conductive polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) pumps to its EXP range of process and automation ready diaphragm pumps. Available in 1-inch or 2-inch diameters, the new pumps can be used for the transfer of highly corrosive fluids in hazardous duty environments, such as chemical processing, pharmaceutical,…
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May 17, 2019
Pumps
Sulzer Wood is celebrating a safety milestone, after the company recently recorded nine years without a lost time incident (LTI), equal to 1.5 million man hours. Aberdeen-based Sulzer Wood delivers a range of pump services to the offshore industry and counts employee safety as of the highest importance. “Our health and safety procedures are constantly reviewed to ensure that we manage all…
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May 17, 2019
Pipelines
A leak detection system developed by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will be adapted to detect methane leaks in real-time from a drone. The project is part of a collaboration between SwRI and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to develop automated inspections of oil and gas facilities. The Smart Leak Detection System/Methane (SLED/M)…
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May 20, 2019
Pumps
Vaughan Pumps has announced that a combination of its chopper pump and mixing system has helped to prevent blockages at a sewage treatment works (STW) in Peterborough, UK. Pump failures at STW are often caused by a lack of reliable mixing of unscreened sludge before it enters pumping systems, a problem that was evident at Flag Fen STW, one of Anglian Water’s main sites in…
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May 20, 2019
Other
Filtration systems manufacturer Amazon Filters has launched a new rental service for municipal companies to ensure high water quality through the use of mobile filtration skid units. A range of configurable skid mounted filtration units is available for rental from Amazon Filters. The mobile units remove the need to invest in capital equipment that may not be used for much of the year. The…
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May 21, 2019
Valves
Flow equipment manufacturer Metso will offer a range of its valve and service solutions for a wide variety of process industries at the Industrial Valve Summit (IVS), which takes place this week in Bergamo, Italy. The company will showcase a range of products including control valves, on/off valves and emergency shutdown (ESD) valves. Metso experts will also be available to share recent insights…
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May 22, 2019
Flowmeters
UK-based flowmeter manufacturer Titan Enterprises has launched a new device for water leak management within properties and the immediate vicinity. Developed in collaboration with leading UK water industry players, the device will be used to monitor customer water usage at an individual appliance level. It will also aim to offer the ability to detect leaks and burst pipes, as well as…
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May 23, 2019
Valves
Pumps and valves manufacturer Crane has made a hostile takeover bid for CIRCOR for approximately $894 million (€802 million), as reported by Reuters. The unsolicited proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of CIRCOR common stock for $45 per share in cash was rejected by CIRCOR. According to a statement from CIRCOR, the proposal was received on 30 April 2019. The statement reads:…
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Apr 26, 2019
Other
The agenda for the Downstream 2019 conference and exhibition, taking place on 11-12 June 2019 at the GBR Convention Centre in Houston, Texas, has been announced. A number of major executives, project decision makers and supply chain leaders from Chevron, Shell, Formosa, BASF and ExxonMobil and others will deliver thought leadership presentations at the event, discussing best practices and…
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May 10, 2019
Valves
Specialist engineering company IMI has reported first quarter 2019 results, which reflect a ‘continuation of the mixed trading conditions’ experienced at the end of last year, according to a company release. IMI warned that it expects lower year-on-year organic revenues for the first half of 2019. This is due to phasing of Critical Engineering’s order book and a slower market…
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Apr 29, 2019
Pipelines
The UK government has announced the creation of a digital map showing the location of underground pipes and cables, in an attempt to reduce disruption caused by accidental strikes. According to a government release, the estimated cost of accidental strikes on pipes and cables located underground is £1.2 billion (€1.39 billion), with the additional risk of death or serious injury caused…
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Apr 29, 2019
Pumps
Pump technology specialist SEEPEX has developed a new range of hygienic progressive cavity (PC) pumps to meet strict hygiene requirements. The BCFH range is the first to be certified by the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) under its new testing standards. EHEDG, which was founded by Unilever, is a global consortium that aims to ensure the hygienic design of process…
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