Archive News
Other
The lotus effect, also known as superhydrophobicity, is a term that refers to extremely water repellent and self-cleaning properties in leaves and plants. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has succeeded in mirroring these characteristics to its seals without changing the sealing material or coating the seal.
The key is in the manufacturing tool, which leaves tiny protrusions on the surface of…
Read More »
Read More »
Flowmeters
Measuring technology manufacturer Krohne’s ultrasonic flowmeter Optisonic 3400 is now available with heat meter approval according to MID 2014/32/EU Annex VI MI-004 (and harmonised CEN EN1434, OIML R75) in accuracy classes 1, 2, and 3.
Target applications include district heating networks, commercial and industrial heat metering applications, as well as energy and utility applications in…
Read More »
Read More »
Valves
Metso will supply altogether about one thousand valves for Stora Enso's consumer board machine project in Guangxi, China. To guarantee effective services for the new mill, Metso will also strengthen its service presence in the Guangxi area. The consumer board machine is part of Stora Enso's integrated mill project being implemented in two phases in China.
The value of the order has not been…
Read More »
Read More »
Pumps
Minnesota, US-based Wanner Engineering has unveiled its new Hydra-Cell Q155 Series quintuplex seal-less pumps (low pressure models) designed for a variety of water-based applications.
The pump is well-suited for duties including reverse osmosis in water and wastewater treatment, mine dewatering, saltwater disposal, saltwater injection, bulk transfer, hydraulic lift, and steam generation.
The Q155…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
JDV Equipment has signed an exclusive technology licensing agreement with Global Biofuels Technology (GBT) to deploy its patented process mixing wastewater treatment technology on an exclusive basis in North America.
Based in Dover, New Jersey, JDV Equipment designs, manufactures and services water and wastewater treatment equipment.
A key process in treating wastewater is anaerobic digestion…
Read More »
Read More »
Valves
Flomatic Corp. has introduced the new Model 54-4MJ Flo-E-Centric plug valves with mechanical joint (MJ) connections suitable for water and wastewater service.
The Flo-E-Centric plug valves are round-port eccentric plug valves designed in compliance with ANSI/AWWA C517-09 available from 6”-24” with standard gear box with a 2” operating nut for buried service.
The valve body,…
Read More »
Read More »
Pumps
Wärtsilä's has expanded its portfolio of gas pumps with the introduction of the new Wärtsilä Svanehøj ECA Fuel Pump (EFP), which has been developed closely with designers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel systems to support gas fuelled engines that achieve greater efficiency.
The new Wärtsilä pump offers a number of advantages, including having no tank…
Read More »
Read More »
Pumps
Atlas Copco has announced that it will release its new GHS 350-900 VSD+ vacuum pump range this month, providing users with energy savings of up to 50% compared to traditional rotary vane pumps.
The new GHS 350-900 VSD+ offers a lot of benefits for customers in various industries and represents a real leap forward in the vacuum industry.
The GHS VSD+ Series is a range of vacuum pumps with variable…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
OPW Engineered Systems, part of OPW's Fluid segment within Dover Corp, has launched the LQC Series Transfer Loading Safety Quick Coupling under its Hiltap brand.
The patented design of the LQC (Locking Quick Connect) Series automatically prevents accidental disconnects when pressure is in the line. In addition, the LQC's advanced engineering and rugged durability allow the LQC to safely connect…
Read More »
Read More »
Pumps
Michael Smith Engineers has recently introduced in the UK a self-priming pump which can provide pulseless flows up to 1700 m3/hr and at pressures up to 55 bar.
The high capacity 3P Prinz Twin Screw positive displacement pumps feature one or two pairs of screws (depending on the model), which are driven by external gearing so the screws never come into contact with each other. This twin screw…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
Pentair Valves & Controls is expanding its Anseong manufacturing facility in South Korea. The plant will now also produce trunion mounted ball valves under Pentair's FCT brand.
The expanded facility enables Pentair to supply ball valves for local projects. Operations at the plant include valve manufacture, assembly and testing for critical applications in the on- and offshore oil & gas,…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG), a specialist in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies, has acquired Asepco through its parent company Spirax-Sarco Engineering, for £7 million (€9.6 million). Asepco, based in California USA, specialises in the design and manufacture of high purity aseptic valves and magnetic mixers for the bioprocessing…
Read More »
Read More »
Pumps
In 2014, BBA Pumps actively introduced the PT150 diesel driven wellpoint dewatering pumps. A year later BBA has completed its line-up of electric dewatering pumps by introducing the 4kW wellpoint dewatering pump. For this electric series BBA has as far as possible used the same technologies as in the diesel sets, such as the Direct Drive Design.
10% more output from the electric PT150:
By…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
Dutch process instrumentation manufacturer Klay instruments will launch a new differential pressure transmitter in June.
The new dP-4000 has a stainless steel housing as standard, making it particularly suitable for the chemical industry.
The transmitter has a graphic multilingual display with backlight. Programming is easy with a 'One touch programming button'. The accuracy is 0.07% and both…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
The latest issue of Fluid Handling will be available in less than a week, and as we move into the second quarter of 2015, it's worth noting just how much exciting new technology has been introduced to the market since the beginning of the year. From turbine pumps to high-functioning pressure sensors, R&D is moving at a rapid pace to ensure process operations are running more efficiently than…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
Graco has introduced a new family of injector-based automatic lubrication pumps.
LubePro pumps leverage components from Graco Fire-Ball lubrication pumps and offer a solution where high output and fast lubrication cycles are needed to lubricate equipment while it is working. They are most commonly used to lubricate machines used in food and beverage processing and packaging, glass manufacturing,…
Read More »
Read More »
Other
Rotork has increased its range of flow control products and services for the worldwide marine and offshore industries with the acquisition of Masso, a manufacturer of shipboard valve remote control systems (VRCS).
Designed for critical safety applications, Masso VRCS solutions encompass hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems that are compatible with most integrated automation systems (IAS). The…
Read More »
Read More »
Valves
Crane ChemPharma, a designer and manufacturer of fluid handling solutions, has launched a new line of cast steel valves for demanding applications.
Designed in accordance with the industry's latest standards, the new Pacific CSV line consists of gate, globe and check valves.
'Pacific has partnered with a world-renowned foundry to deliver the highest quality of cast steel valves to our customers…
Read More »
Read More »
CONNECT WITH US
Latest Video
Catalyst for Change: Sustainable and Efficient Flow Control for the Chemical Industry
Expressions of interest (EoI) are being sought by leading research organisation @UK_WIR for expert #partners ready to carry out targeted research projects to tackle critical #water #industry #problems.
https://fluidhandlingmag.com/news/latest-ukwir-projects-available-for-expression-of-interest/
#fluidhandling #pumps #pipelines #valves #technology
For an expanding #pig business in #Yorkshire that needed to meet environmental permitting regulations, A-Consult has completed the installation of a new 2200 m3 concrete slurry tank, together with a pump and mixer, installed by @Landia.
https://fluidhandlingmag.com/news/new-pig-slurry-store-with-pump-and-mixer-works-wonders-for-farmers-crops/
#fluidhandling
#Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has signed a three-year #agreement with industrial artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Samotics for the on-going predictive condition monitoring of critical #wastewater assets across its estate.
#fluidhandling #pumps