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Pump technology specialist QuantumFlo is providing a facility upgrade to the water pump system at NASCAR's Daytona International Speedway in Florida, US.
The three 2400 GPM triplex booster systems were completed in the third and fourth quarters of 2014, and by the end of February 2015 all three will be commissioned and ready to serve the domestic water requirements in support of the Daytona…
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Accelerate H2O, a Texas-based organisation created to discover, promote and invest in new and existing technologies that have potential to fill demands and needs in the state's $9 billion (€7.9 billion) water technology market, has entered into a partnership with Isle Inc., an independent technology and innovation consultancy specialising in clean technologies. Under the agreement,…
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Welcome to 2015! A Happy (belated) New Year to all of our readers, we hope you had a great festive break and managed to enjoy some time off after a busy fourth quarter. Now that everyone is back into the swing of things, we're excited to let you know that the first Fluid Handling issue of 2015 is now available.
The Jan/Feb issue focuses on advanced technology and how it is being applied, as well…
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Pumps
Pump specialist FLUX-GERÄTE has launched a new bearing flange with integrated impulse generator for its eccentric worm-drive pumps. This allows indirect volume measurement to be taken without contact with the material, e.g. for use in the pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics sectors.
The mechanical-volumetric process with impulse generator provides indirect flow-rate measurement. For this…
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Flowmeters
Primary Flow Signal (PFS), a designer and manufacturer of flow metering solutions, has successfully installed a rectangular Halmi Venturi flowmeter used to measure sewage discharge from the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant in Washington, DC, US.
According to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, the Blue Plains plant is the largest of its kind in the world, with a…
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Valves
Rotork has announced an extensive advancement of CMA electric actuation technology for the operation of process control valves, introducing new options to meet evolving customer and market requirements. With the latest developments, the CMA design can now be specified with increased functionality encompassing local controls, LCD positional display and programmable fail-to-position…
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The drum emptying system Viscoflux Lite, from German company Flux, is now available as an Ex version.
It is designed for higher-viscosity media which are just capable of flowing. The new explosion-proof variant is now suitable for use in explosion hazard areas of zone 1 and for pumping the most varied flammable media (zone 0/1).
The Ex version of the system opens new opportunities across a…
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UK-based Titan Enterprises has reported on its involvement in the development of a unique disposable flow sensor for CRISI Medical Systems (San Diego, USA), a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD).
Titan Enterprises assisted CRISI in the early days of development of the unique flow sensor used in the BD Intelliport, a medication management system for manual intravenous (IV) bolus…
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Koch Membrane Systems (KMS), a developer and manufacturer of membranes and membrane filtration systems, has released a new hollow fibre product line.
The Puron MP ultrafiltration cartridge is designed for high-solids water and wastewater applications, including surface water treatment, reverse osmosis (RO) pre-treatment, and tertiary wastewater treatment. Puron MP simplifies operation, eliminates…
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Colfax Fluid Handling has introduced a new intelligent platform for condition and operation monitoring of pumps.
The IN-1000 smart platform was developed specifically for Allweiler pumps that are used in operationally-critical and environmentally-sensitive applications. IN-1000 improves safety while reducing operating costs. The core of the system is a software programme developed by…
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Flowmeters
Titan Enterprises has built an ultrasonic water meter technology demonstrator using its Atrato flowmeter as a platform. The new device meets all the required water industry performance standards and fits within the 110mm desirable mounting length.
The world domestic water meter market is estimated to reach over 30 million units this year. The majority of these will be 'smart' meters requiring…
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Swiss sensor manufacturer Innovative Sensor Technology (IST) has acquired Freiburg im Breisgau-based Jobst Technologies with a view to strengthen its position in the market for bio and chemical sensors.
Jobst Technologies' product portfolio encompasses chemical sensors for methanol, ethanol, and oxygen, biosensors for glucose and lactate, microfluidic systems such as static micromixers, complete…
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Flowmeters
Aquaflow, a division of T-T Pumps, recently introduced a range of new liquid turbine flowmeters for demanding applications.
The Acuflux's durability is demonstrated in its temperate range, allowing a flow of liquid from -40°C to +85°C and a 40 bar maximum working pressure. The flowmeter incorporates a two line LCD display indicating flow rate, volume and cumulative totals for clear data…
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Electronics manufacturer Contrec, has launched a new high volume range of controls, monitors and totalisers for flow measurement applications.
The 100 Series is designed to deliver accurate field instrumentation for the process industries, particularly applications where a robust weatherproof IP67 unit is required. All models feature simple programming, large display and input linearisation for…
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Pumps
With its new FDA-conforming air-operated diaphragm pumps of type RFM/RFML, the Maulbronn-based pump specialist FLUX-GERÄTE presents pumps that are tailored to the needs of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.
In the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, the focus is on gentle and safe processes worldwide. Accordingly, the pumps used in the field must meet high safety standards and…
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Valves
AS-Schneider, a specialist in the field of industrial valves, now provides a range of anti-tamper valve head units to allow plant operators to protect their valves against undesired manipulation.
Valves play an important role when it comes to the safety of process equipment and power stations. Unauthorised access or accidental operation can quickly lead to catastrophic results. However, both…
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Watson-Marlow Pumps Group has supplied Qdos 60 metering pumps to Fauchier Company, a France-based specialist in the design and manufacture of automated filtration systems.
'Our customer had to revise their entire filtration process with respect to filtration quality, process standardisation and, above all, the provision of a fully automated control system prior to bottling,' explains the…
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Valves
The precision fluidics division of Parker Hannifin has released a new miniature solenoid actuated poppet valve for the pharmaceutical industry.
The Series MX – Model 7 is a miniature solenoid valve that provides portable medical device manufacturers a high performing, energy efficient pneumatic on/off control valve in a compact 10mm size.
'With the growing pressure to improve patient…
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