Jun 23, 2015
Morgan to manufacture large severe service ball valves
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Jun 23, 2015
Pumps
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (W-M) announced that a trial of its new Apex35 Bredel hose pump at German energy-from-waste producer EEW Saarbrücken's plant has indicated the pump's potential to cut maintenance costs.
The company reports its Apex35 pump was able to run without clogging for a long period while pumping abrasive brine and that the downtime and cost... [Read More]
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Jun 23, 2015
Pumps
From butter and ice cream to yogurt, dairy products are a staple at many tables and the global demand is on a steady rise.
Dairy products are variable in consistency and viscosity, and thus effective pumping equipment is needed to transport them during the production process, and rigorous processing standards are in place to ensure the quality of the produced goods.
One... [Read More]
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Jun 23, 2015
Pumps
Ingersoll Rand has introduced the ARO Station, a new customized pumping station housing an ARO pump and piping in a durable housing in order to reduce leaks and fumes during chemical transfer between containers.
The ARO Station is placed independently in a truck and is supposed to help operators comply with changing environmental regulations while enhancing operator safety.
The... [Read More]
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Jun 23, 2015
Valves
HAM-LET, a global manufacturer of instrumentation valves and fittings for industrial and high purity fluid and gas delivery systems, has introduced an upgraded H-99 Severe Service Needle Valve series and a 20% lower torque Oxygen clean Double Ferrule Compression Fittings.
HAM-LET H-99 Severe Service Needle Valves can accommodate for high pressure demands, have high temperature... [Read More]
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Jun 23, 2015
Valves
Nordson EFD, a precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, has introduced the xQR41 Series MicroDot needle valve.
The valve features a 60% smaller form factor than standard valves, an exchangeable modular design for greater customisation and process control, and a Quick Release (QR) clasp that allows easy removal of the fluid body to replace wetted parts.
The xQR41... [Read More]
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Jun 12, 2015
Pumps
Fluid systems in medical devices are becoming compact and more sophisticated. The traditionally used syringe pumps seem no longer able to keep up with the new requirements in terms of size, cost and performance. Valve-less piston pumps that combine the benefits of syringe pumps with lower cost and higher performance, could be the solution.
Historically, syringe pumps have... [Read More]
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Jun 12, 2015
Flowmeters
International oilfield services company Expro, has entered into a strategic sales representative agreement with PCE Pacific, through its subsidiary Expro Meters.
Under the terms of the agreement, PCE Pacific will act as a reseller of Expro's sonar-based flow monitoring systems for upstream and midstream oil and gas applications in Alaska.
Expro Meters offers on-demand,... [Read More]
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Jun 12, 2015
Valves
IDEX Corp. has acquired Alfa Valvole, an expert in the design, manufacture and sale of specialty valve products used in the chemical, petrochemical, energy and sanitary markets.
Located in Casorezzo, Italy, Alfa has revenues of approximately €30 million and will operate within the IDEX Fluid and Metering Technologies segment. Alfa was acquired for approximately €102... [Read More]
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Jun 12, 2015
Flowmeters
Emerson Process Management has introduced the Micro Motion F100P and HPC010P Coriolis flowmeters to measure accurate flow rates for wellbore chemicals injected at high pressure conditions.
Both meters are designed for demanding offshore applications that require robust performance with low maintenance needs. These meters will allow operators to confidently monitor chemical... [Read More]
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Jun 12, 2015
Other
In recent years, the number of gas and steam combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) have increased significantly, primarily in the US. A total of 138 new plants were planned between 2013 and 2015 alone.
In addition to their high efficiency, currently up to about 60%, CCPPs feature flexible operating times when covering demand peaks. Besides this, they meet the government... [Read More]
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Jun 9, 2015
Other
Festo has launched a new modular approach to automating water/wastewater and other processing plants.
This new approach reduces the time and cost of manufacturing process systems and makes processing plants more adaptable to changing market environments.
'The new Festo initiative not only helps OEMs and integrators deliver a superior solution quickly and at a saving, it... [Read More]
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Jun 9, 2015
Pumps
Germany-headquartered Flux Pumpen has announced that its small sealless drum pump Combiflux is now available with an immersion depth of 1,200 mm and is thus suitable for pumping from IBCs.
It is driven by the storage battery motor FBM-B 3100 – the first brushless storage battery motor worldwide for driving pumps. This combination convinces with an exceptionally high... [Read More]
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Jun 9, 2015
Flowmeters
Despite limited evidence of the performance of coriolis and ultrasonic flow meter technology, they are being increasingly deployed for single phase oil flows contaminated with water or natural gas. DNV GL has initiated a joint industry project (JIP), now open for industry partners, exploration and production (E&P) companies and manufacturers to join, to assess the... [Read More]
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Jun 8, 2015
Flowmeters
Materials engineering company Morgan Advanced Materials has teamed up with a leading research university to investigate the use of alumina blocks in new generation ultrasonic flow meters.
Together, Morgan and Loughborough University's Advanced Ceramics Research Group are exploring the potential use of reflective alumina blocks in place of the stainless steel blocks which... [Read More]
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Jun 8, 2015
Other
As the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services throughout the state of Western Australia, Water Corp. manages more than 100 wastewater treatment plants and over 1,100 pump stations across an area more than a quarter of the size of the US.
After trials and extensive experience with a wide variety of both contacting and non-contacting alternatives,... [Read More]
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Jun 2, 2015
Other
Sealing product engineering specialists James Walker and Teadit have signed an enterprise framework agreement with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. to supply the gasket requirements of all Shell and Shell joint venture sites in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia, Canada and South America.
The contract covers an initial five-year period with an option... [Read More]
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