Sep 7, 2020
Bridging gap between analogue pumps and digital solutions
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 4, 2020
Pumps
South East Water is set to build a new £5 million (€5.6 million) treatment station in Hampshire, UK.
Based at the company’s existing Woodgarston Water Treatment Works, in Upper Wooton, the new equipment will futureproof the water supply against forecasted increases in nitrate levels in the area.
Project manager Mark Gelinski said: “As a company, we adhere to... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 4, 2020
Other
AVT Reliability has achieved a RoSPA gold health and safety award for the third year in succession.
The Warrington-based plant reliability specialist was recognised for its exemplary health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement, which help to ensure a safe environment for its colleagues and clients.
Managing director... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 3, 2020
Other
Wales and West Utilities has been named as the winner in the oil and gas industry sector at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.
The regulated gas distribution business, with around 35,000 km of gas pipes covering Wales and the south-west of England, has been named the top organisation in its sector this year.
The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are open to organisations... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 3, 2020
The advanced, compact ST75 Air/Gas Flowmeter from Fluid Components International (FCI), which measures fuel gas, process gas, inert gas, waste gases and air in small line sizes, is ideal for optimising natural gas flow control for industrial ovens, heat chambers and furnaces to reduce process and plant fuel costs.
Natural gas fuelled industrial ovens, heat chambers and... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 3, 2020
Pumps
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has extended its direct sales and technical support to customers in the Nordic region with the opening of offices in Finland and Norway.
The new offices bring further strength to the Nordic sales territory and will work alongside existing operations in Denmark and Sweden.
Opening officially from 1 September, this is the latest... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 2, 2020
Pipelines
Anglian Water has begun the second stage of a project to move water from its Water Treatment Works in Norwich to Ludham in order to maintain water supplies to 3,000 homes and protect an area of the Norfolk Broads.
Currently water for the area comes from a borehole near to Ludham itself. However, to help protect the surrounding environment of Catfield Fen, which is a renowned... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Sep 2, 2020
Pumps
Landia has been chosen to supply two of its 25m3 pasteurizers for a new waste-to-energy biogas plant in Romania.
The Landia BioChop units will play a crucial role in eliminating biohazards by heating biomass to a minimum of 72°C for one-hour batch processes – allowing the final digestate to be utilized safely as a high-quality fertilizer.
Equipped with a Landia chopper... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Sep 1, 2020
Pumps
A natural gas plant in the Middle East had been using a multi-stage, heavy duty vertical turbine pump, type 60-WUJ-2M, in organic lean amine production that was continuously failing.
Lean amine is an organic compound that can absorb hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from sour natural gas.
The temperature of the pump service ranges from 6°C to 59°C. European... [Read More]
Features
Sep 1, 2020
Warrington Township in Pennsylvania, US, is home to 25,000 residents and over 375 businesses. The township’s water comes from seven wells and five interconnections from another water supply district.
In total, there are five district metered areas (DMA) with dedicated pressure zones to effectively serve customers in each zone by providing consistent pressure... [Read More]
Product News
Sep 1, 2020
OTEK Corporation was founded on the idea that innovation is the backbone of tomorrow. That idea has been a bastion to the company’s 46-year history, from introducing the industry’s first loop powered digital panel meter (DPM) in 1976, to serving prominent industries around the world well into the 21st century.
Founded in 1974 by Dr Otto P. Fest, under the original... [Read More]
Features
Sep 1, 2020
“I used to dread coming here,” said Mitch Puckett, director of the City’s Water and Sewer Department.
And no wonder. Despite the installation of two pumps that were sold as being able to cope with typical lift station debris, the chore of having to unblock rags became an all too regular occurrence – in less than 12 months from when they were installed. Then,... [Read More]
Product News
Aug 27, 2020
NETZSCH is expanding its product range with several new sizes of the N.Mac® twin shaft grinder for flow rates of up to 400 cubic metres per hour (m3/h).
The N.Mac twin shaft grinder from Netzsch is available with a channel or inline housing. The versatile grinder is now available in further sizes for flow rates up to 400 m3/h. The N.Mac is designed to break down a... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
Aug 27, 2020
Pipelines
McDermott International, a fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions for the energy industry, has been awarded a contract by Delta Offshore Energy to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for a subsea gas pipeline.
The pipeline will connect a regasification platform, located around 22 miles offshore, to the planned 3,200 MW power... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 27, 2020
Major rupture disc manufacturers Oseco and Elfab have partnered to create a global pressure safety business.
Oseco, based in Oklahoma, US and Elfab, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, have formed a combined company to better serve global customers and offer an expanded product portfolio.
The new firm, called Oseco-Elfab, is supported by two manufacturing locations,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Aug 25, 2020
Pumps
Italian pump manufacturer Argal Pumps has been chosen as the official supplier of more than 350 fibreglass pumps for the biggest theme park in the world.
The park will host an advanced aquatic life structure, including the world’s biggest aquarium; mega attractions; close-up experiences with animals; a research centre; and a rescue and rehabilitation for the centre... [Read More]
Features
Aug 24, 2020
SafeRack helps to improve safety while increasing productivity.
Early last year, a crop protection and fertiliser company was ready to remedy serious safety and productivity issues at its facility.
The company contacted SafeRack to design access solutions for its tank truck and railcar stations that would improve efficiency and ensure safety for operators throughout... [Read More]
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