Nov 3, 2017
Netzsch highlights ‘revolutionary’ new pump
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Nov 3, 2017
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A comprehensive map of all interbasin transfers (IBT) in the US has been created by researchers from the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
IBTs are man-made transfers of water between naturally occurring watershed basins that are used to distributed water resources based on supply and demand, according to a statement... [Read More]
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Nov 1, 2017
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A leading UK gasket manufacturer is set to unveil a new hi-tech production facility designed to supply the water treatment industry with innovative sealing products.
J.A. Harrison’s new, £2.8million (€3.2 million) installation houses the technology, machinery and manufacturing processes to create specialised sealing products for water treatment plants.... [Read More]
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Nov 1, 2017
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Water technology company Xylem has reported a positive third quarter of 2017.
The newly published results show strong revenue, orders and earnings growth for the US based company. Xylem generated $1.2 billion in the third quarter, a 33% increase for the period year-on-year. The reported net income for the period was $105 million, or $0.58 per share. Adjusted net income... [Read More]
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Oct 31, 2017
Pumps
A stainless steel, air-operated diaphragm pump for transferring pure solvents in the semiconductor industry has been released by Almatec.
Part of PSG, a Dover company, Almatec has just announced that its Futur S and SH pump series are now available in 316 stainless steel with a high surface finish.
Key features of the S/SH Series pumps for pure solvent transferring
The... [Read More]
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Oct 31, 2017
Pumps
Chevron has announced a seven-year partnership with Microsoft, establishing the IT giant as Chevron’s primary cloud provider. The new collaboration will accelerate the application of advanced technologies including analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) ‘to drive performance and improve efficiencies’.
"We embrace every opportunity that streamlines... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2017
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The oil and gas industry expects more new jobs to be created than lost over the next twelve months, according to newly published research from NES Global Talent and oilandgasjobsearch.com. If true, it’ll be the first time since 2014 the industry has had a net increase in jobs.
It is estimated that 440,000 jobs have been cut in the oil and gas sector worldwide since... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2017
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The upcoming Aquatech Amsterdam (31st October – 1st November) exhibition will see a number of major companies coming together to share success and insights concerning industrial action on water sustainability.
Leading companies from across the oil & gas, food & beverage, paper, chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry will provide details of their water sustainability... [Read More]
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Oct 27, 2017
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Researchers have developed a mechanism for detecting molecular hydrogen at room temperature, using green light to illuminate a nanocrystalline composite sensor based on zinc and indium oxides.
A study detailing the research from scientists at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology has been published in the journal Science Reports.
Tracking atmospheric pollution... [Read More]
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Oct 27, 2017
Valves
A valve management system has significantly reduced the operational and financial risk exposure for a major tank storage provider.
Valve operation specialist Sofis installed the solution to reduce the risk of incorrect valve line-up at Oiltanking Malta.
“Everyone in the oil and gas industry is aware of the risk of incorrect valve line-ups,” commented David... [Read More]
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Oct 27, 2017
Flowmeters
Although China leads the world in the amount of power generated from wind, Denmark has the highest generation rate per capita by a long way. In 2015, the country was generating over 2 megawatt hours of wind energy per person, well ahead of China’s 0.26. This relatively high generation rate has resulted in a local industry which produces large numbers of wind... [Read More]
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Oct 24, 2017
Pumps
The global positive displacement pumps market is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 8% between 2017 and 2021, according to new market analysis from Technavio.
Positive displacement pumps are used in a variety of fluid handling applications. They move liquids and gases by trapping a fixed amount and then displacing that trapped volume into... [Read More]
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Oct 24, 2017
Pumps
Andritz, an international technology group, is set to supply a range of irrigation pumps to India as part of a €60 million agreement.
The recently signed agreement with Megha Engineering and Infrastructures of Hyderabad, India, will see Andritz equip three pumping stations with a total of 27 vertical volute pumps near the village of Kaleshwaram in the Indian state... [Read More]
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Oct 23, 2017
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A Task Group Leader has been appointed for the American Society for Testing Materials team that will aim to develop an industry-wide standard for the safe transfer of liquefied gases using ship shore links (SSL).
Andrew Stafford, a technical director at Trelleborg’s marine systems operation, will head-up the ASTM’s new ‘Standard for Liquefied Gas Ship... [Read More]
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Oct 23, 2017
Pumps
How do peristaltic pumps work?
Peristaltic pumps can be used for pumping a variety of different fluids in a range of different applications. They work based on an alternating compression and relaxation of the pump’s flexible hose or tube, which is achieved by running the flexible tubing through a rotating shoe or roller. This process draws content in and then... [Read More]
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Oct 20, 2017
Pipelines
Microfluidic devices have been used to study commercial chemical dispersants which prevent the build-up of asphaltene in oil and gas wells and pipelines.
Asphaltene is a complex of hydrocarbon molecules found in crude oil. Highly valuable, it is the source of asphalt and can also be used to make waterproofing and roofing materials, corrosion inhibitors and other products.... [Read More]
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Oct 20, 2017
Pumps
Positive displacement pumps are used in a variety of applications in a range of fluid handling industries.
They are deployed in situations where a specific amount of liquid is required to be moved into a system. Due to their ability to handle highly viscous liquid, they are also commonly used in heavier duty services.
Positive displacement pumps are a popular choice for... [Read More]
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