Jul 21, 2020
All systems go for ANDRITZ system at China plant
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 20, 2020
Flowmeters
KROHNE has announced the availability of the new OPTISONIC 6300 V2 ultrasonic flowmeter with a stationary, clamp-on design ideal for a wide range of systems.
The system allows users to measure flow anywhere necessary, all while processes continue.
There is a viscosity range of up to 200 cSt and there is no need for re-greasing due to solid coupling material, a next... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 20, 2020
Pipelines
Siltbuster Process Solutions (SPS), the water treatment specialist, has provided temporary treatment solutions across five different wastewater sites owned by Severn Trent Water.
The sites were undergoing refurbishment by specialist contractors, including MWH Treatment and Nomenca, as part of a capital maintenance programme.
SPS, which is the UK’s leading provider... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 14, 2020
Pumps
Constructor J. Murphy & Sons Limited turned to its long-term supplier Atlas Copco for an integrated solution of frame mounted compressors with an inbuilt generator to eliminate inefficiencies.
The construction and engineering company, with its headquarters in London, decided that one activity with room for improvement was the use of compressors in piling, during foundation... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 13, 2020
Pumps
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) – the trade organisation representing the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related equipment – has recently partnered with Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation.
Make UK is the largest force backing UK manufacturing and has been helping the sector to compete, innovate and grow... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 10, 2020
Pumps
Yorkshire Water and its partners are nearing completion of the deployment of almost 4,000 acoustic, flow, pressure and water quality monitors in what is the UK’s largest smart water network pilot.
Final installations of the latest NB-IoT (Narrow Band Internet of Things) pilot technology are underway, thanks to the BT, Yorkshire Water and Stantec collaboration, after... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 9, 2020
Pumps
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) - the organisation which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related equipment - held its first ‘virtual’ technical committee meeting.
Conducted using Microsoft TEAMS, the meeting took place on 2 July, with 25 members registering to attend.
Chaired by John Hollins, of... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 8, 2020
Yorkshire Water will introduce a world first for wastewater treatment when it implements new technology that cuts greenhouse gases and recycles waste material.
A partnership between Yorkshire Water and CCm Technologies will see a new ammonia and phosphorus recovery process at one of its wastewater treatment works.
The pioneering technology will use carbon dioxide to... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 7, 2020
Southern Water has successfully secured £825 million (€912 million) in sustainable bonds in one of the biggest public market financing issues for the water sector.
Earlier this year the company established an environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework which demonstrates a set of standards for a company's operations that socially conscious investors use to... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 6, 2020
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Indian utility company Chenab Valley Power Projects worth €50 million.
The contract is to supply the complete electro-mechanical equipment for the Kiru run-of-river hydropower plant (624 MW) located on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The order comprises the supply, design,... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 3, 2020
Pipelines
United Utilities has installed its biggest ever water pipelines.
The four 1600mm line valves were delivered to the site and installed successfully - all following social distancing regulations.
The pipes will be connected to the water company’s Haweswater Aqueduct which keeps the taps flowing for 2.5 million people in Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester in... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 2, 2020
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, announced the successful closing of its inaugural green bond offering of $1 billion (€889 million).
The proceeds will fund green projects that help improve water accessibility, water affordability and water systems resilience.
“Solving the world’s... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jul 1, 2020
Other
Two leading organisations in the water industry are collaborating on webinars to demonstrate global innovation taking place in the field of water resources management.
In a first for the sector, British Water is partnering the International Water Association (IWA) through its UK governing member, the IWA UK committee, on the live presentations, which will reveal technological... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 30, 2020
Pipelines
Southern Water has started the world’s first mass roll out of a ground-breaking new ‘Internet of Things’ leak detection system in Southampton.
The devices are a crucial tool to support both long and short-term challenges. Water use has soared by as much as 20% in lockdown and hot weather is further driving demand making it a challenge for water to be treated and... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 29, 2020
Valmet will supply a complete plant for the production of district heat to Göteborg Energi in Gothenburg, Sweden.
With the new hot water plant, fossil CO2 emissions will be reduced by 25,000 tons per year. The value of an order of this size is typically above €40 million.
The new boiler plant will replace two old boilers originally designed for oil and coal but... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 26, 2020
Leading global water technology company Xylem Water Solutions has invested in a European Centre of Excellence (CoE) based at its UK facility in Axminster.
The Axminster CoE will be the centre of Xylem’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM) innovation, expanding the group’s current offering through customised “plug and play” solutions range.
The Axminster CoE... [Read More]
Water/Wastewater News
Jun 25, 2020
Pumps
The polymetallic mine Minera Tizapa approached Weir Minerals after competitor pumps used for tailings dam duty experienced issues including severe wear.
Furthermore, due to not being properly secured, the pumps in the Mexico State would often become lost in the dam.
After several site visits, the Weir Minerals team suggested the installation of a Warman SHW submersible... [Read More]
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