May 7, 2021
KSB launches new generation of submersible pumps
Water/Wastewater News
May 4, 2021
Pumps
M&C Engineering has helped a water company bring an end to a costly and time-consuming diesel pump application by introducing a new skid-mounted unit from Borger.
As a tank was being replaced at a treatment works, the water company was paying significant hire and running costs, as well as dealing with excessive noise – but the flow is now being diverted by a 24.4kW... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
May 4, 2021
Pumps
Alfa Laval has won an order to supply a feedstock pre-treatment processing line consisting of high-speed separators and various compact heat exchangers to a petroleum refiner.
This order for the Swedish fluid handling firm is to support the production of renewable diesel (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Europe.
The order also comprises other equipment, engineering,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Apr 23, 2021
Pumps
A major project to help protect London’s water supply for the next decade has begun in Walton-on-Thames.
Thames Water’s Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) reservoir, which stores around 10% of all the capital’s water, will be almost empty for the next year while essential maintenance is carried out.
The reservoir is one of the largest in the region and ordinarily holds... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Apr 20, 2021
Pumps
A team from Oil Dynamics recently finished a substantial water installation in a wide mountainous area in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The German company supplied a turn-key electric submersible pumping system (ESPS) including the electrical variable speed drive, control system, wellhead and production
tubing.
The ESPS is producing water from more than 1,500 meter... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 31, 2021
Pumps
Singapore's national water agency has appointed the China State Construction Engineering Corporation to construct the industrial liquids modules for the Tuas Water Reclamation Plant.
This will treat industrial used water channelled to Tuas WRP via the deep sewer tunnels.
The contract, which is valued at S$237.6 million (€150 million), includes the civil, structural... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 30, 2021
Pumps
Water treatment specialist Siltbuster has launched an integrated chemical dosing system (iCDS) to sit alongside its range of treatment solutions.
The new product, developed and manufactured in the UK, has been designed for sites which require a compact solution, but offers many of the benefits associated with its larger containerised dosing systems.
The new chemical... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 26, 2021
Pumps
Malaysia is the latest country to take up the opportunity to introduce UK-based Riventa’s energy-saving technology that identifies areas to enhance performance and prolong the lifetime of assets such as pumps and blowers.
Wasser Dynamic, who are based in Kembangan, just south of the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, specialise in M&E works for water treatment, waste... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 24, 2021
Pumps
Pump manufacturer Kirloskar Brothers Ltd is supplying Vertical Turbine (VT) pumps for the Mettur Surplus Water Scheme in India.
The surplus water scheme is expected to fill water bodies in dry parts of the Salem district, facilitating better use of water for agriculture and drinking.
The scheme is expected to bring around 4,238 acres of agricultural land under irrigation.... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 23, 2021
Pumps
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion (€2.3 billion) for State Revolving Funds (SRFs) to assist states and territories with infrastructure projects that help provide safe drinking water and protect surface waters in communities.
Additionally, EPA is announcing a new $12 million (€10 million) grant programme to help... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 16, 2021
Pumps
Weltec Biopower has been contracted to build an energy-efficient wastewater treatment unit for a sewage treatment plant in Bückeburg, North Germany.
Apart from the earthworks and the electrical installations, the German biogas manufacturer will supervise the construction of the new sludge thickener, the engine room for the cogeneration power plant and the digester with... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 16, 2021
Pumps
New water technology has helped Wessex Water upgrade a sewer beneath the River Parrett in Bridgwater in the UK - protecting the environment and saving almost £1 million (€1.17 million) in the process.
Forty-year-old pipework near the pumping station had to be replaced, work that normally requires horizontal drilling and deep trenches that would have a significant impact... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 15, 2021
Pumps
Bedford Pumps has recently supplied two of their submersible axial fish friendly pumps to Waikato Regional Council for a new pumping station in New Zealand.
Muggeridges Pumping Station has been constructed near the Piako River in the Waihou Piako Zone to protect 1,100 hectares of land, near Ngātea.
The pumping station is positioned at the lowest point in the catchment... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 15, 2021
Pumps
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has extended its direct sales and technical support to customers in Romania and Bulgaria.
The company’s Hungary sales office has supported customers of Watson-Marlow Pumps, Watson-Marlow Tubing, Bredel Hose Pumps, Alitea and MasoSine sinusoidal technology in Romania and Bulgaria since last year.
In addition, two more... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 15, 2021
Pumps
PVO-Vesivoima’s hydropower plants in Finland will introduce a new central control system from Valmet.
The system will provide PVO-Vesivoima on the Iijoki, Kemijoki and Kokemäenjoki rivers with a better overview of the production process and enhance operation in electricity markets with new control solutions.
The new system is essential for the commercial use of hydropower.... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 11, 2021
Pumps
Grundfos has announced the establishment of its new global mobility team to support the green evolution of the automotive and transportation industry.
Spearheaded by senior sales director Peter Kiaer, the team will serve Grundfos’ global customers to improve their water and energy footprint.
The team consists of specialists with extensive experience providing optimised... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Mar 10, 2021
Pumps
Riventa has identified potential savings of 12% - equating to $254,000 (€213,000) annually – as the Las Vegas Valley Water District looks to optimise its water distribution.
Utilising its leading-edge thermodynamic FREEFLOW technology, Riventa monitored pumps at the Hacienda Water Pumping Station (WPS), a strategic part of the district’s network, which is also part... [Read More]