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From products to partnerships, as the water sector in England and Wales embarks on an unprecedented scaling of investment, Jason Hemingway, SIG infrastructure sales director, asks what can be learned from big infrastructure projects in other sectors.
Infrastructure investment is hardly a new phenomenon in the water sector, but the scale and urgency of current plans - a near doubling of…
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For design engineers and specifiers in the general industrial market, corrosion can be a major challenge. Even the highest quality products can fail when used incorrectly. But how do engineers select the best materials? They carefully analyse the operating environment and ask themselves three key questions.
Firstly, is the material composition susceptible to cracking? If the answer is yes, and…
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At the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Snohomish, Washington (just north of Seattle), nothing has really visibly changed with the Lakeside Screw Pumps that were installed in 1995 – apart from the colour.
Two 72” Screw Pumps and one 42” Screw Pump from Lakeside Equipment Corporation, Illinois, are now red (from their original blue), simply to match the plant’s colour scheme, and more…
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In the fluid handling industry, the choice between seal-less pumps and traditional sealed pumps has long been a topic of discussion.
The former, as the name suggests, operates without mechanical seals, which are typically used in sealed pumps to prevent fluid from leaking.
While sealed pumps have served various industries for decades, seal-less pumps have been gaining traction due to their…
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The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems has a direct impact on human health.
While many societies enjoy incredibly high water and sanitation quality, approximately 40% of the world’s recognized countries have an EPI (Environmental Performance Index) score of less than 50 (out of 100).
As societies look for answers to these problems, Bionetix® International invites key players…
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As the global push for improved energy efficiency and sustainability intensifies across manufacturing and commerce, pumps remain the unsung heroes at the heart of these transformations.
Europump, the European pump association, is currently shining a spotlight on the critical yet often overlooked role that these devices play in shaping a more sustainable, energy-efficient world.
From powering…
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In the oil and gas industry, the reliability of valves is never a secondary concern.
Valves are the gatekeepers of process integrity, responsible for controlling flow, isolating equipment and protecting both people and infrastructure in environments that often push materials to their absolute limits.
Severe service applications — those involving high temperatures, abrasive fluids, corrosive…
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Water resources are facing increasing threats from pollution, over extraction and the impact of climate change, making it even more critical to conserve and manage.
Pumping stations are a crucial part of the water infrastructure and effective flow monitoring is just one of the essential stages in their overall operation. Whilst it is difficult to pinpoint an exact number of water pumping…
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Hydrogen is not only a well-known element in the periodic table; it is also a well-established medium in industrial applications.
As we move towards a decarbonised economy, potentially green, climate-neutral technologies are becoming also economically more and more attractive.
Great hopes rest on green hydrogen as a versatile energy carrier that neither during production nor in use emits…
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In the ever-evolving world of fluid handling, NETZSCH Pumps & Systems has once again, in its own opionion, raised the bar with the launch of its largest rotary lobe pump to date - the TORNADO® T1 XXLB-F.
Unveiled at the recently concluded IFAT Brasil 2025, this engineering powerhouse redefines the limits of the NETZSCH pump portfolio and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in performance…
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Unlocking the value of process data through digital transformation not only offers oil and gas operators huge benefits, it is also an essential step for businesses to remain efficient and competitive in the future.
However, many digital initiative projects either fail completely or do not deliver the rewards expected. Why is this and what steps can be taken to ensure digital…
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The move away from lagoons to becoming a fully mechanical treatment plant has certainly rung the changes at a small facility just north of Little Rock, Arkansas.
The WWTP’s history and managing of the steep learning curve has been a true family affair.
For over five decades, sewage was treated at Gravel Ridge by partially-aerated lagoons, which met all required discharge limits.
The man…
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Light, abundant and energy-dense, hydrogen offers versatility across sectors —from powering vehicles and heating homes to decarbonising heavy industries like steel and cement.
However, turning this promise into a scalable, global reality will require a carefully coordinated roadmap involving innovation, investment and international collaboration.
This feature explores the current status,…
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“You’re going to get covered in all types of muck, but the good news is, it all washes off!”
Does this decidedly unattractive job offer description entice some of the UK’s near one million 16–24-year-olds currently not working (nor in education) to join a pump company? Possibly not!
Younger people don’t often get positive press these days, but speaking with engineers who have…
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Flow control is critical in allowing tanks and terminals to operate efficiently and safely.
Effective flow control can reduce emissions, ensure safety and improve efficiency and yield - irrespective of the application. Poor flow control maintenance can lead to operational disruption, so keeping flow control equipment such as actuators in peak condition is critical.
Inefficient equipment will…
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If people took a short trip forward in time to 2040, and then looked back at how some organisations in the water industry successfully achieved carbon net-zero, it’s likely one will see a large four-letter word – Nigg.
This Scottish Water treatment centre in Aberdeen is currently leading the way as a centre of excellence for biogas production (from sludge), with its dedicated team…
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The need for effective headworks systems has become more critical than ever for wastewater treatment plants, driven by challenges such as the increasing prevalence of flushable wipes and the necessity to safeguard newer, more advanced treatment methods.
For municipalities with small and medium-sized populations, or in rural locations, designing state-of-the-art systems and n
avigating complex…
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Increasing weather extremes present construction companies with new challenges. While periods of drought cause dust pollution and falling groundwater levels, short, intense bouts of rainfall are increasingly leading to the flooding of construction pits.
Without reliable dewatering systems, companies risk delays and damage to machinery, materials and structures.
Thanks to their robust design,…
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