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Wavefront Technology Solutions, a fluid injection technology developer, has completed a field trial of WaveAxe, which is intended to establish rapid fluid communication between steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) well pairs.
Initial pilot testing of the WaveAxe stimulation approach was completed with Wavefront’s intellectual property partner at its operations north of Fort McMurray,…
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Parker Bestobell Marine has secured a $5 million (€4.6m) order from Korea’s Daewoo Marine Shipbuilding & Engineering (DSME) for the supply of cryogenic globe valves.
The valves will be delivered for nine liquid natural gas (LNG) carriers destined for the Yamal gas field in Russian Siberia.
Sheffield, UK-based Parker Bestobell Marine has already secured orders for the initial six…
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Franklin Electric has introduced the FPS IGPDS dual seal grinder pump series that delivers increased pump security and performance for commercial and high-end residential applications.
The IGPDS series utilises two mechanical seals, coupled with a sensor probe and seal leak detection circuitry in the panel, to provide added pump protection that can extend the overall pump life.
If water enters…
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Water Planet, a global supplier of high-performance membrane-based water treatment solutions, has moved its corporate headquarters to cope with the increasing demand for its PolyCera membranes.
The new manufacturing space in Inglewood, California increases WP’s production capabilities for PolyCera by a factor of 12 and will meet the company’s projected sales through 2020.
Moreover,…
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Bredel hose pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) have replaced piston pumps on a series of prestigious €1.8 million concrete grouting projects performed in seas around the Chinese coastline.
A total of 90 Bredel pumps have been ordered for drawing the abrasive cement/sand/water slurry from the mixing tanks into the holds of seafaring vessels, and for metering the grouting…
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ULFMvalve, a China-based manufacturer and trader and an authorised subsidiary of Industrial Valves and Fittings Group, now offers only UL listed and FM approved grooved pipe fittings.
The manufacturing company owners said that their continuous commitment to quality has helped them in growing over the years.
The company is committed to producing and selling all sorts of fire sprinkler…
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Indian state-run fuel retailers Indian Oil Corp. (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp. (BPC), and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. (HPC) will set up around seven second-generation (2G) ethanol plants across the country.
The plants will be set up at a cost of Rs40 billion (€552.7m) and will help enhance ethanol availability for blending with petrol, according to online newspaper Live Mint.
2G…
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Honeywell and Flowserve will collaborate to provide Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that aim to help industrial customers make their operations safer, more efficient, and more reliable.
The collaboration will be part of the Honeywell Inspire programme, Honeywell’s joint customer development programme for its IIoT ecosystem.
Andrew Hird, VP and general manager of…
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Valves
Severe-duty valves and components specialist Hunt Valve has released pump bypass control valves for high-pressure centrifugal pump systems requiring minimum flow to provide cooling when there is no system demand.
With fail-safe features included, the valve technology provides increased pressure for the application while saving energy and improving efficiency.
“Traditionally, many…
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Weir Oil & Gas has reached more than 1,000 hours of pumping time in harsh conditions with is SPM QEM 3000 frac pump.
Subsequently, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company reports it has agreed on a sale of a fleet of the pumps to Canyon Services Group, based in Calgary, Canada.
The two companies intend to deploy the SPM QEM 3000 frac pump to production sites in the Duvernay and…
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German valve and actuator manufacturer Auma has launched the new SA multi-turn actuator suitable for continuous underwater use, opening up new applications of electric actuators.
The new product is intended for use in water supply systems, hydropower plants, civil engineering constructions for water applications, and specific offshore applications.
Where water supply or sewer pipes run…
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Aquarius Spectrum, a provider of cloud technology solutions for monitoring municipal water distribution networks and leak detection, has been named in the 2016 Global Cleantech 100 Ones to Watch list.
The GCT100 Ones to Watch list, produced by Cleantech Group (CTG), seeks to highlight a group of up and companies that are catching the eye of leading investors and corporates in the market.
The…
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Flowmeters
Flow solutions provider Fluid Components International (FCI) has established a joint venture with GAS Arabian Services Co. called Fluid Components Saudi Arabia.
The new joint venture in Saudi Arabia offers service and support for all local and regional users of FCI instrumentation.
The facility provides immediate access to FCI engineering and technical support, local spare parts inventory and…
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A new range of variable speed drives (VSDs) with a host of innovative features has been unveiled by motion control specialists Yaskawa.
The new drives enable simple and reliable control of traditional and emerging motor technologies through 630kW.
The powerful GA700 AC drives combine intuitive inter-action, high flexibility and reliability, and ease of use for applications ranging from simple…
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A.W. Chesterton Co. has introduced its latest compression packing product DualPac 2211, which uses a proprietary braiding technology that combines two materials to maximise performance characteristics of both.
DualPac 2211 combines the resilience of aramid and sealing capability of expanded PTFE fibres to reduce or eliminate the need for gland adjustments and results in improvement in…
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Valves
Metso has signed an agreement on a comprehensive valve delivery for Kilpilahti Power Plant in Porvoo, Finland.
Metso's valves will be used in conjunction with the power plant's three different boiler units to control the power plant's process flows.
Optimally selected, reliable valve solutions enable efficient and safe energy production at low costs and with minimal environmental impacts.
The…
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Flowmeters
Ultrasonic flare metering company Fluenta has renewed its partnership agreement with Netherlands-based liquid and gas flow solutions provider Wegman.
The agreement marks a successful commercial relationship spanning almost a decade that supports Dutch operators with regulatory compliance, safety management, and emissions reductions, Fluenta says.
Wegman provides advice, products, installation and…
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Pumps
American Control Electronics (ACE) has partnered with Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corp.m which will offer ACE’s premium selection of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
The VFDs are offered as a product add-on to Brother’s portfolio of ultra-reliable, sub-fractional AC gearmotors and reducers.
OEM customers benefit by having easy access to an optimised VFD…
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