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Danfoss enters wastewater market with new APP pumps

Nov 12, 2018

Phillips 66 has three projects in the pipeline

According to Kallanish Energy, Houston-based energy company Phillips 66 has announced an open season for three separate pipeline projects. Alongside pipeline developer-owner Bridger Pipeline, Phillips 66 has proposed The Liberty Pipeline. It is set to provide shippers crude transportation from the Rockies and Bakken production areas to Corpus Christi in Texas. It will also have an initial…
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Nov 8, 2018

UK utility supplier tackles leakage with €275m investment

UK water utility firm Anglian Water has announced that it will be utilising a new leak detection technology in its pipe network, sourced from UK-based supplier Primayer, according to press releases from both parties. Described as ‘ground-breaking’ by Anglian Water, the technology – referred to as advanced noise loggers – works like a hydrophone and listens for changes in…
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Nov 6, 2018

Mueller Water Products announces Krausz acquisition

Mueller Water Products has signed a definitive agreement to acquire pipe couplings, grips and clamps manufacturer Krausz Industries. The deal, announced 5 November, is valued at $140 million (approximately €123 million) in cash. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is set to close in December 2018. Founded in 1920, Krausz is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. According…
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Nov 2, 2018

Metso expands valve portfolio with acquisition

In a bid to extend its valve solution portfolio and address a ‘wider scope of customer needs in flow control’, Metso has acquired the valve automation division of India-based Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers. Following the acquisition, Metso says a range of valves, actuators, limit switches and pneumatics are to be added to Metso’s flow control offering. “With these…
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Nov 1, 2018

Can automation create a more robust leak detection system?

A new form of detecting gas leaks in petrochemical plants and pipelines has been announced, as autonomous patrolling robots have been developed to use light and sound sensors to ‘listen to’ gas leaks. The autonomous robots are fitted with tiny chemical sensors which allow them to listen to the ‘sounds’ produced by gases which in turn, means they are able to…
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Oct 30, 2018

Pipeline closure in Roanoke

A pipeline that runs from Central Virginia to Montvale is to be taken out of service. The line is operated by Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline Company. According to ABC8 News, when in use the pipeline was 90 miles(144 km) long and delivered gas as well as other fuels to five different terminals that all served costumers in the Roanoke area. The line is set to remain idle however, Colonial…
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Oct 30, 2018

New product: Circor launches progressive cavity pump for industrial wastewater applications

Circor International has announced the launch of a new pump for use in industrial wastewater applications. According to a company announcement, the Allweiler OptiFix pump has been designed to the make the maintenance of industrial wastewater treatment applications faster, less frequent and simpler. The new product can apparently be disassembled in five steps, eliminating the need to dismantle it…
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Oct 30, 2018

New product: Netzsch expands grinding technology portfolio

Netzsch has announced a new addition to its grinding technology range with the launch of the N.Mac Twin Shaft Grinder. According to an announcement for the new grinder, it has been designed ‘to protect pumps and processes’ and provide an upstream application to core Netzsch pump technology. Specifically, it is apparently ideal for fragmenting materials in wastewater treatment, biogas…
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Oct 30, 2018

Case study: A shining new sludge plant

Jersey. The largest of the Channel Islands. Famed for its Royal new potatoes as well as its equally delicious dairy products from its iconic purebred cattle – and now, for those with an interest in exemplary engineering standards of management, research, design, efficiency, easy maintenance and high performance……………… its sewage treatment…
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Oct 19, 2018

Pipeline valves set ablaze, evacuations ensue

San Francisco news outlet, SFGate, reported that a utility house that contains valves for a Chevron, US-based gas supplier, pipeline that runs through the San Francisco area caught fire in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after a power line structure fell onto it. Described by the report as a ’12-inch, high pressure natural gas’ pipeline, Chevron released a statement detailing how the firm…
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Oct 18, 2018

Grundfos opens new facility in Kansas

Pump solutions provider Grundfos has officially opened a new facility in Lenexa, Kansas, replacing the company’s facility in Olathe. The building includes a lecture hall with seating capacity for 100 people, a training area for ‘hands-on’ pump education classes and a training video production studio. In a bid to boost the facility’s sustainability, the new office features…
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Oct 17, 2018

Dogs spring into action for water pipe leak detection

A pioneering method of sniffing out leaks in water pipes has been carried out in Queensland. The original detection method sees trained dogs used to sniff out possible leaks in water pipes. They do so alongside leak detection technology already in use. The dogs used are working-line springer spaniels, chosen by trainers because they love to hunt. It takes around 8 months of rigorous training to…
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Oct 12, 2018

Krohne leak detection webinar

In just over 3 weeks Fluid Handling International will be hosting Krohne’s ‘Rapid and reliable pipeline leak detection’ webinar. As to provide a brief overview of the online conference, we have listed topics that will be discussed by speaker, Daniel Vogt. - The importance of leak monitoring…
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Oct 9, 2018

Innovative SEVA released by Badger Meter

Badger Meter, international leaders in the development and manufacture of flow management solutions, have announced the release of its new SEVA (Smart Electric Valve Actuator). Designed to reflect a cost sensitive solution that has best in class features within the electrical actuator market; the SEVA adapts to extreme conditions with its military grade components. The SEVA will initially…
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Oct 8, 2018

Award-winning US-based robot assists in locating Severn Trent leaks

According to a press release by Severn Trent, it has continued to explore is trial options with US-based WatchTower Robotics’ leak-finding technology. Designed by Dr. You Wu, the robot – named ‘Lighthouse’ – was the recipient of the James Dyson award which celebrates the ‘next generation of design engineers’. The robot is described as able to travel with…
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Oct 5, 2018

AxFlow acquires Crest Process Engineering

AxFlow has announced the ‘friendly’ acquisition of Crest Process Engineering, Radstock, as of 1 October. Following the acquisition, the ‘Crestpro’ business will now be known as AxFlow-Radstock. The business will continue trading from the same location. UK based Crestpro has, according to an AxFlow statement, a strong presence throughout the south-west of England and Wales.…
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Oct 3, 2018

Tomlinson Hall expands scrappage scheme

UK-based pump manufacturer Tomlinson Hall announced in a press release that it is now offering ELRO stationary and peristaltic pumps through its £99 for 99 scrappage scheme. Fluid Handling International previously reported on the launch of the scheme at the beginning of 2018 to celebrate the firm’s 99th anniversary. The scheme will be active until December 31, 2018. Complying to…
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Oct 2, 2018

69km India–Nepal pipeline to be complete by 2019

Reported by Khmer Times, India and Nepal are collaborating on an oil pipeline that will link the cities of Motihari in India and Amlekhgunj in Nepal. India’s petroleum Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan detailed the pipeline plans whilst visiting the city of Janakpur in Nepal. “India and Nepal are now working together to build the 69-km oil pipeline from Motihari in India to Amlekhgunj in…
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