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Energy Recovery, a specialist in pressure energy technology for industrial fluid flows, has released the VorTeq hydraulic pumping system, the first product engineered to increase runtime and reduce maintenance costs by rerouting abrasive frac fluid away from existing hydraulic fracturing pumps.
The current fracking pumping technology requires intensive and costly maintenance. In many cases, pumps…
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Graco has announced its agreement to acquire the stock of Pennsylvania-based High Pressure Equipment (HiP) company for $160 million (€134.5 million), the latest in a string of acquisitions by the Minneapolis-based fluid handling technology company.
The acquisition of HiP is subject to customary regulatory review and Graco expects to complete the transaction in the first quarter of 2015. In…
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Pumps
A new range of hollow rotary disk pumps designed to operate at low speeds and handle more challenging liquids such as those with suspended solids or higher viscosities (up to 200,000 cSt) has been introduced by Michael Smith Engineers.
Manufactured in Italy since 1952, 3P Prinz low speed rotary, positive displacement pumps are proven and reliable in transferring sensitive liquids at flow rates up…
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Wilden, part of PSG, a Dover Company and a specialist in air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology, has announced the release of two new stainless steel pumps.
The 430 and 830 Advanced FIT 316 stainless steel AODD pumps offer corrosion resistance in aggressive chemical applications, and have been specifically designed to be direct replacements for existing Wilden 38mm (1-0.5") and 51mm…
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The Rotork Skilmatic SI self-contained electro-hydraulic valve actuator combines all-electric simplicity with the precision of hydraulic actuation and the reliability of mechanical failsafe operation. Typical applications for Skilmatic actuators include functional safety related Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Remotely Operated Shutoff Valve (ROSoV) duties.
Skilmatic's control and monitoring system…
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Pumps
Dredging equipment supplier Damen Dredging has extended its DOP submersible dredge pump range to run from the smallest possible DOP150, fitting in any corner of a building pit, to the DOP450L, capable of processing 4,000m3 of mixture per hour.
The DOP submersible dredge pump is a heavy duty pump with a robust design that distinguishes it from slurry or wastewater pumps. The main component of the…
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Pumps
NOV Mono has designed and manufactured its largest W Range progressing cavity pumps ever built. The four pumps have been ordered for two major wastewater treatment plant upgrade projects, and at 11m long they will have double the size and double the capacity of pumps normally used for this type of sludge cake application.
The pumps will be used in a duty/standby configuration on a Cake Reception…
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Valves
Crane ChemPharma & Energy, a provider of highly-engineered solutions for fluid handling applications worldwide, recently launched three new products during the 2014 Valve World Conference & Expo in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Xomox XLC:
Xomox XLC fully-lined ball check valves offer economical solutions for the vast majority of chemical applications with a unique flexible seat that enables…
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Level Monitors
TankLink, a specialist in wireless remote tank monitoring, recently launched the new TankLink 95 wireless monitoring solution for 3G/4G networks. The TankLink 95 is an intrinsically safe tank monitoring solution, certified to US standards for operation in areas designated as Class 1, Division 1 hazardous locations. The system addresses safety regulations in industrial plants and other areas where…
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Voith recently manufactured its 1,000th TPKL fluid coupling. This coupling will go to the DaTong Coal Mining Group in China.
A new coal mine owned by the group will receive four TPKL fluid couplings. The fill-controlled couplings will be used in a 6.4 MW belt conveyor drive with demanding requirements. The 3.16m-long underground belt conveyor is driven by four 1.6 kW motors, with a planned…
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A new electric actuator range was launched by SIPOS Aktorik at last week's Valve World Expo in Germany.
The SIPOS Seven series features a number of innovations to enhance the flexibility and functionality of actuation technology. Advancements include large colour display, simple 'joystick' control and USB interface. SIPOS Seven products include the Ecotron, Profitron and high precision…
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Crystal Engineering, a unit of Ametek Test & Calibration Instruments, has released a new handheld pressure calibrator, engineered for 'advanced simplicity'. The HPC40 Series offers deadweight tester accuracy along with a host of user-friendly features that allow the handheld device to deliver laboratory accuracy to an on-site, field usable instrument. The series is suitable for…
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Technikon Laboratories, based in the Florida district of Johannesburg, South Africa, has installed four Flexicon PD12I peristaltic fillers with an MC12 controller from Flexicon Liquid Filling part of the Watson-Marlow Pumps Group. The fillers are used to fill a liquid vitamin energy supplement into stick-packs.
With a 60-year history and more than 200 employees at…
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Valves
As oil and gas production moves to even more challenging geographic areas, the standard -40°C to +85°C environment tolerance is no longer sufficient. In particular, more stringent regulations originating from North America, Russia and China have made it necessary for valve controllers to be certified for even more extreme temperatures. To meet these evolving needs, Metso has launched an…
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Valves
New Bonomi two-way full-port brass ball valves with spring return 'deadman' handles are now available in both lead-free, sizes ½" to 2", and regular brass alloy, sizes ¼" to 3". The valves low-torque design makes them easier to hold open during operation and ensures positive closure when released.
Typical uses include sampling, filling and draining tanks, spill avoidance, butane…
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NOV Mono has reported that ten of its progressing cavity (PC) pumps have been ordered for a new fleet of offshore supply vessels that will be used to service drilling rigs worldwide.
The 2000 Series pumps will be fitted to ten new HOS MAX 320 supply vessels which Mississippi-based shipbuilder VT Halter Marine is building for Hornbeck Offshore. The pumps will transfer up to 10.8kg of liquid mud to…
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Flowmeters
Emerson Process Management has introduced new Daniel multi-path gas and liquid ultrasonic meters that feature a next-generation electronics platform.
The accuracy, line size breadth, and flexibility make the new JuniorSonic one-path (3411) or two-path (3412), and SeniorSonic four-path (3414) gas ultrasonic meters ideal for a number of flow measurement applications. In addition, the new four-path…
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Valves
Bestobell Marine has secured approval of its new DN350 and DN400 cryogenic globe valve designs, developed specifically for the marine sector. This means that the valves are now fully tested and certified for installation on liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
Duncan Gaskin, sales director for Bestobell Marine, says: 'Shipowners are increasingly requesting that shipyards use higher capacity…
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