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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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Level Monitors
Schiltach, Germany-headquartered measurement technology developer Vega has released the new Vegapuls WL S 61 contactless radar sensor for the water and sewage sectors.
Radar technology offers numerous advantages when compared with ultrasonic level sensors, as it is independent of weather influence, such as strong sun, wind, surface turbulence, condensation, fog, or rain.
In addition, no…
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US-based Viega has released new 45° elbows for its PEX Press systems that allow users to install larger tubing with the company’s press technology.
The new, polymer PEX Press elbows are available in 1½" and 2" sizes and feature Viega's patented Smart ConnectR feature that allows water to flow past an unpressed fitting, providing installers with added confidence in their…
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Flowmeters
The global market for flowmeters is estimated to reach $8.72 billion (€7.94bn) by 2021, registering a compound annual growth rate of 6.4% between 2016 and 2021.
The market for flowmeters is largely driven by the rising demand for accurate measuring instruments from water and wastewater, and oil and gas industries.
There is an increased demand for reliable flowmeters, which is driving the…
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An explosion at world’s largest chemical manufacturer BASF’s facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on Monday has left several injured and still others are missing.
The company said it does not yet know what triggered the explosion, but it is working to determine the reason.
What is known so far is that the blast happened during work on a pipeline transporting chemicals to a river harbour…
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Ham Baker’s Spares, Maintenance and Service division has unveiled a new low-power, low carbon footprint centre drive system for rotating distributors.
Achieving greatly reduced running costs due to its small motor, the innovative lightweight design of the system is easy to install and significantly improves manual handling.
Suitable for continuous operation of new or existing distributors…
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Endress+Hauser has introduced Cerabar PMP11, 21, and 23 pressure transducers that measure up to 6,000psi and are factory spanable to specific application requirements.
The transducers are available with threaded or welded hygienic process connections, meet a variety of industry standards including FDA, FM, IEC, and Ex, and provide 4-20mA or 0-10Vdc output signals.
The Cerabar PMP11 and PMP21…
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An explosion at chemical manufacturer BASF’s facility in Germany on Monday has killed at least two people and severely injured six others.
One person was still missing according to latest reports from the plant in Ludwigshafen, where the search for the incident’s cause is still ongoing, but terrorism-related activity has been ruled out.
In a press release on Tuesday afternoon,…
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded Symbios Technologies, a developer of dynamic aqueous plasma technology platforms, a patent for its tubular high-density plasma reactor, U.S. Patent #9,346,691.
The Symbios Tubular Plasma Reactor (TPR4000) provides improved, lower-cost oxidation methods for ultrapure, process, and wastewater applications by simultaneously eliminating organic…
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Flowmeters
Flow measurement specialist Krohne has upgraded its entire range of Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters to feature entrained gas management (EGM) technology.
With the latest additions of Optimass 3400 and 7400, the whole Optimass series now offers continuous and repeatable mass flow or density measurement with two-phase flows, such as liquids mixed with gas, slurries with gases, or highly viscous…
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Emerson is targeting the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries with the new 4QSS liquid-tight fittings featuring 316 stainless steel for dependable performance in wet, corrosive locations.
Engineered for applications where sanitation is a critical concern, the UL-listed fittings securely connect flexible metallic electrical conduit while completely sealing off liquids, vapours, and…
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Frankenthal, Germany-based pump manufacturer KSB has developed a new double mechanical seal in tandem arrangement, which is especially well suited to the particular requirements of dry- and wet-installed wastewater pumps.
During development of the 4STQ – a double mechanical seal module – KSB’s engineers strove to ensure that its installation and removal remained as…
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