A German energy supplier had initially used a geological horizon for gas storage, but then decided to extract crude oil from the same deposit. Therefore, a suitable extraction system had to be acquired for transporting the multi-phase mixture with a high gas content to the surface from 1,200m below. Due to the extreme conditions, specific pump technology was required:... [Read More]

The British Pump Manufacturer’s Association has appointed Gary Wilde as its new technical services officer. Initially, Wilde’s role at the BPMA will be to ‘instigate and manage’ a number of special projects. Ultimately, the position will expand to encompass ‘the majority of technical functions within the organisation.’ Wilde has held... [Read More]

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is set to publish its 2018/19 Annual Report, Directory and Buyers Guide. According to a BPMA statement, the guide will be distributed free of charge to BPMA’s database of individuals, with copies also being sent to embassies and consulates around the world. BPMA is a not for profit trade association representing the... [Read More]

Rotork’s intelligent CKc range of modular electric actuators have been chosen as part of a major modernisation programme at a water treatment plant in Ireland. Coffey Water awarded the contract to Rotork for its Killkit water treatment plant in County Monaghan. According to a statement from Rotork, the CKc actuators were selected as they met the specifications of... [Read More]

Viking has launched a new addition to its Universal Seal Range of positive displacement internal gear pumps. According to a statement, internal gear pumps such as those found in the Universal Seal Range are a popular choice for industrial applications such as general processing, chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverage, refining, plastics and resins. The latest pump... [Read More]

Twin screw pump technology specialist ITT Bornemann has announced the launch of the SLW, which it describes a “hermetically-sealed” pump. ITT Bornemann unveiled the product via a Facebook Live broadcast during the Achema exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. The SLW pump is designed to add to the company’s extensive portfolio of industrial pumps for customers... [Read More]

Grundfos has launched a new area of its Ecademy specifically aimed at professionals who work in the water and wastewater sectors. The Ecademy is described by Grundfos as a learning tool for engineering professionals. It is a free online training platform designed to keep its users up-to-date on the latest developments within the pump industry. The platform already has... [Read More]

ARO, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will showcase a variety of pumping solutions, ranging from air operated double diaphragm pumps to piston pumps, and filters, regulators and lubricators, at the Achema show in Frankfurt, Germany. The event runs from 11th – 15th June. The company will present its line of Exp Series pumps, which are ‘process and automation ready.’... [Read More]

German pump manufacturer Netzsch will present three new products for the process industry at the Achema exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, 11th to 15th June. Aiming to supply pumps for the chemical, paper and pulp production, ceramics, paints and varnishes industries, Netzsch regularly expands it product range according to the “full service in place idea”. With... [Read More]

Swiss manufacturer Sulzer has announced the launch of a new centrifugal pump. According to the company, its new CPE ANSI process pumps are specifically designed to ‘exceed the strictest energy regulations’ for all industries as well as the requirements of ASME B73.1. Sulzer states that the pumps are designed to be suitable in a variety of industrial applications,... [Read More]

The Estigia type series extends the KSB portfolio for the chemical and petrochemical industries and other applications, and will be showcased at this year’s ACHEMA trade fair in Frankfurt. The pumps are built for high efficiency and low operating costs. The low-pressure suspended pumps are designed for vertical wet installation in a closed tank under atmospheric... [Read More]

KSB Pumps and Valves has assisted the University of Pretoria in the construction of a large controlled-temperature test unit, which will form the backbone of ongoing research into heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. The unit will allow students to plug directly into hot, moderate or chilled liquids to use on research projects and will cut off approximately... [Read More]

BW Offshore has contracted liquid handling and pump specialist PG Flow Solutions to supply water booster pumps to the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel operator’s life extension project for the Polvo FPSO. PG Flow Solutions’ scope of work is the engineering, procurement, assembly of pump skid and commissioning of two produced water booster... [Read More]

9 May, as part of its membership of EURIS (European Union Relationship and Industrial Strategy) the BPMA attended the organisation’s first summit on Brexit. Representing industrial product supply sectors, which collectively account for over 25% of the UK’s total goods imports and exports, the event saw industry associations from across Europe come together... [Read More]

Wanner Engineering has announced the introduction of its new Hydra-Cell T100 Series high pressure pumps, featuring corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel pump heads and an expanded choice of diaphragm materials, valve materials, and actuating oils. With flow rates up to 26 gpm (98 l/min; 891 BPD) and discharge pressures to 5000 psi (345 bar) the T100 is designed for... [Read More]

May 7, Weatherford International announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions to jointly commercialise, market and service electrical submersible pumps (ESPs). The MoU will accelerate commercialisation of the Weatherford ESP. The pumps are optimised for a wide range of applications and are designed for durable, reliable and efficient... [Read More]