Nov 1, 2018
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Oct 30, 2018
Pipelines
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... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2018
Pumps
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... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2018
Pumps
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... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2018
Pumps
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………………... [Read More]
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Oct 19, 2018
Valves
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... [Read More]
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Oct 18, 2018
Pumps
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,... [Read More]
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Oct 17, 2018
Pipelines
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... [Read More]
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Oct 12, 2018
Pipelines
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... [Read More]
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Oct 9, 2018
Valves
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... [Read More]
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Oct 8, 2018
Level Monitors
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... [Read More]
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Oct 5, 2018
Other
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... [Read More]
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Oct 3, 2018
Pumps
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... [Read More]
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Oct 2, 2018
Pipelines
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... [Read More]
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Oct 2, 2018
Valves
In a press release, the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) announced that the construction of new valves at the Nagado Water Treatment Plant is underway.
The development is part of a widespread issue regarding water supply to WAF customers in Nadi and parts of Lautoka.
“Our teams are working around the clock to successfully complete this operation and we should complete... [Read More]
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Oct 1, 2018
Flowmeters
Measuring instrumentation specialist Krohne is celebrating the opening of its new flow and level measurement manufacturing and calibration facility in Beverly, Massachusetts.
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony, which included tours of the facility and presentations from Krohne executives, took place on 27 September.
As previously announced, the new facility is set to serve... [Read More]
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Sep 28, 2018
Pipelines
Reported by Reuters, a $15 billion (€13 billion) export deal has been set after companies residing from both Egypt and Israel purchased a 39% stake in an East Mediterranean Gas (EMG) pipeline.
The EMG stake was valued at $518 million (€446 million) and was purchased by Israel’s Delek Drilling, US-based Noble Energy and Egyptian East Gas Co.
Part of an export... [Read More]
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