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A look into nuclear check valve technology and markets
A nuclear check valve is a one-way valve that allows a fluid, either liquid or gas, to flow in a single direction with minimum resistance. The valve consists of a body, bonnet, and disc, with the body comprising two ports, one for the fluid to enter and the other for it to exit. They are used in various nuclear power plant applications,…
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A US brewery required an innovative cooling system for its craft beer production
In late 2015, Two Roads Brewing Co. in Connecticut, US, was looking to expand its fast-growing brewery and needed the expertise of a leading-edge HVAC/R manufacturer to assist it. Phil Markowski, master brewer, and Mike Wight, director of operations contacted a local HVAC contractor, who put them in touch with…
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What to expect when specifying hydraulic ball valves for a project
Hydraulic slow closure sanitary ball valves provide small flow resistance coefficient, high degree of automation, wide range of functions, and stable and reliable performance.
These features have been applied in all kinds of industries and fields, with the main applications including:
Replacing the functions of electric…
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AxFlow, has acquired Bahr Pump OU (Estonia), Pumptechnique SIA (Latvia) and Flow Technologies UAB (Lithuania).
All three companies’ provide fluid handling equipment, advanced systems, and service to end-users and contractors. Their main products are pumps, valves, actuators, loading arms, hydrocarbon metering, and related service and repair, mainly for the petrochemical, chemical, food, and…
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The fund is maintained through a per-barrel tax of $0.09, which is set to expire at the end of 2017.
According to a press release from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), the fund is currently at $5.7 billion. As of writing, no renewal to the tax has been introduced.
In the same release, PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch said that “The main advantage of having a Trust…
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Three additional sizes have been added to the company’s UL/FM check valves
To meet the higher pressure requirements of today’s water infrastructure systems, all 2- to 12-inch Mueller UL/FM swing check valves are now rated at 350 psig cold working pressure (CWP). In addition, the product line has been expanded to include 2-, 14-, and 16-inch sizes (with the largest two sizes…
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A university study suggests that deficits in waste processing capacity are hindering growth in the industry.
The researchers used data from wells in the US to model the needs of shale gas operators in the UK, where there is currently only one well in operation. The report found that over the lifetime of a well, its waste management needs could reach over £1 million.
The paper noted the…
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Current pipelines can’t keep up with production, new pipelines are two years away and rail companies aren’t looking to upgrade routes.
Reuters reported 18 December that Canadian oil companies are struggling to export their crude as production grows and pipelines and railways reach capacity. They’re also struggling to compete with cheaper US production and low oil…
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The solution tries to support more sustainable wastewater treatment operations
Aerobic digestion is often the second largest consumer of energy, after biological treatment aeration, at a wastewater treatment plant, according to Xylem field tests. Xylem has launched a new aerobic digester solution under its Sanitaire brand that decreases energy consumption by up to 90 percent, according to…
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Pipelines
PipeFish is designed to log the condition of pipe interiors and find damage before it becomes an issue.
The University of Southern California’s Polymorphic Robotics Lab, led by director Wei-Min Shen, made the robot to be as undisruptive as possible, being inserted via fire hydrants instead of having to dig-out the pipes and manually inspecting them or using externally-applied devices. The…
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The system focuses on flexibility in order to create an alternative to traditional LNG transfer techniques.
Trelleborg announced the successful test of the Universal Transfer System (UTS) conducted with Connect LNG and Gas Natural Fenosa, and it saying it provides evidence of the new applications that its suite of products for jettyless LNG transfer can unlock in this challenging field.
The UTS…
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Enbridge Line 3 replacement project, the largest the company has attempted, is the most recent in a line of pipeline projects that have been held up due to anti-fossil fuel sentiment.
The company’s plans to replace the current pipeline have been complicated by disruption by local activists and government procedures. According to Reuters, Enbridge Executive Vice President Guy Jarvis told…
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The system is a holistic approach to pipeline management, bringing multiple tools under one roof.
Siemens has launched Pipelines 4.0, an integrated approach to the engineering, supply and life cycle optimisation of pipeline assets, tailored to meet the needs of North American operators. It combines equipment and turnkey packages for pipeline stations with data analytics, life cycle service and…
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Pumps
The pump is designed for maximum compatibility and accessibility.
NETZSCH has expanded its line of full service-in-place (FSIP) industry-leading NEMO® progressive cavity pumps. The maintenance-friendly FSIP™ design has been re-engineered to provide access to all the pumps’ rotating parts. NEMO FSIP is available in six sizes (NM045 to NM105) for flow rates up to 180 m3 per hour.…
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The plan is part of a wider effort to diversify the economy and develop production for value-added petroleum products.
The number is up from the company’s 2016 estimate, according to Reuters. The wire service also reported that $134 bn will go to drilling and well services and another $78 bn to maintain oil output potential.
In November, Saudi Aramco announced that it would collaborate with…
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Pumps
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is looking to boost consumer confidence and streamline purchasing.
The association is trying to highlight the initiative to increase awareness of the importance of choosing the right pump for a specific task and when to upgrade.
Old pumps not only consume too much energy, they are also prone to failure which can adversely affect maintenance…
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Major water technology company Xylem has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Pure Technologies. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Pure’s board of directors, who now recommend the company’s shareholders vote in favour of the transaction.
The agreement will see Xylem acquire all issued and outstanding shares for CAD…
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Pipelines
11 December: line still operating at a reduced rate due to 'minor leak' according to Reuters.
The leak was detected 7 December, and comes after INEOS aquired the facility from BP at the end of October.
The pipeline is the largest of the five that make up the North Sea crude oil supply that sets the Brent benchmark, used worldwide oil price. Forties supplies the UK with 40% of its…
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