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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

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... [Read More]

Emerson has announced recent enhancements to its Mimic™ Simulation Software, which enable the simulation of new process reactions and enhanced safety checks for training plant personnel. The new release of the software makes it easier for plants to develop a more accurate digital twin, according to a statement from the company. New online stream flow views in the... [Read More]

UK flow measurement company Titan Enterprises has released new software functionality for its ultrasonic flowmeters to allow customers to take measurements at the optimal point of signal. Ultrasonic flowmeters are able to measure fluids that transmit ultrasonic waves within a range (+/- 30%) around the speed of sound in water at 20°C. However, if a fluid has differing... [Read More]

Indian vacuum pumping solutions and services provider HHV Pumps has officially inaugurated a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India. With an initial investment of Rs. 10 crore (€127,722), the 52,000 square foot facility was opened by HHV Group founder and chairman, Sri S. V. Narasaiah. “HHV aims to be a global leader in vacuum pumping... [Read More]

HitecVision has announced the sale of its Norwegian oil and gas and midstream infrastructure company CapeOmega for approximately €1.2 billion. The sale was made to Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager. CapeOmega, which was established in 2015, holds stakes in key midstream infrastructure in Norway. These include offshore gas transmission system... [Read More]

Control valves manufacturer Clarke Valve has achieved initial certification of its Shutter Valve under ISO 15848-1:2015. The ‘Industrial valves – Measurement, test and qualification procedures for fugitive emissions’ ISO standard covers isolation valves and control valves. It specifies the necessary testing procedures to evaluate external leakage of volatile... [Read More]

Energy corporation Chevron’s president of manufacturing Mike Coyle has been announced as the headline speaker at Downstream 2019 in Houston. According to the release, he will be sharing lessons learned over the last five years in downstream safety, workforce development, productivity, project sustainability, logistics and digitalisation. Coyle will also speak on... [Read More]

Centrifugal pump manufacturer Amarinth has announced an investment of over £1 million (€1.15 million) into designing a low-maintenance range of API 610 VS4 vertical sulphur pumps for the oil and gas industry. The company’s API 610 VS4 pump meets the requirements for pumping molten sulphur. It was designed following detailed study of existing sulphur pumps... [Read More]

AFT Fathom, one of the leading pipe flow modelling software tools from Applied Flow Technology (AFT), is celebrating 25 years of operations. Developed as a hobby by AFT president and founder Trey Walters, the software product was originally intended to carry out both steady-state and waterhammer calculations. The waterhammer modelling was later dropped, and the final product... [Read More]

Japanese pump manufacturer Ebara has invested 100 million yen (€789,676) in Ridge-i and will form an alliance to plan, research and develop technologies related to artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Under the terms of the agreement, Ebara will work across three main areas to leverage Ridge-i’s capabilities and improve production processes,... [Read More]

Flow control equipment manufacturer Rotork has announced that its intelligent electric actuators are being used to improve wireless functionality at a liquid storage hub in the UK. The IQ3 multi-turn actuators will be used by Navigator Terminals in two of its road fuel and crude storage tanks in Middlesbrough, according to Rotork. The North Tees site supplies crude to... [Read More]

US-based Patterson Pump Company, a member of the Hydraulic Institute (HI), has received approval for its pump test laboratory through the HI Pump Test Lab Approval Program. The approval programme helps pump OEMs and other pump test laboratories to improve procedures and policies by working with a third-party auditor to develop accurate protocols for pump testing, according... [Read More]

Kent-based utility company South East Water announced that it has become the first utility firm in England to have a full Narrowband Internet of Things (NBIoT) commercial agreement with Vodafone UK.  “In total, this trial has brought together nine specialist companies in their respective fields to test the latest cutting edge digital water meters, sensors, advanced... [Read More]

Danish company Alfa Laval announced the launch of its new Twin Screw pump, which it describes as ‘ideal’ for use in hygienic applications in the dairy, food, beverage and personal care industries. “The Twin Screw Pump is the ideal choice for both high and low viscosity liquids, all pumped perfectly with complete reliability,” said John Walker, pump... [Read More]