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Oct 10, 2017
Level Monitors
Data sets from the recent airborne trials in the WADI project have now been processed, resulting in indicators that are believed to reveal the presence of underground water leaks. It marks a significant step in WADI project’s goal of developing an airborne water leak detection system. Funded as part of the European Horizon 2020 programme, the WADI Project is coordinated by youris.com and…
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Oct 10, 2017
Other
Nowadays it is more important than ever for companies to take their environmental responsibilities seriously and ensure that they take all necessary measures so that their site is compliant with regulations. Any hazardous spillage incident that occurs may not only lead to financial penalties but could also prove damaging for a company’s reputation.  Nicola Parkerpayne, spill response…
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Oct 11, 2017
Valves
Karel Velan, founder of major Canadian valve manufacturer Velan, has passed away. Born in Poland in 1918, Mr Velan’s death came just a few months before his 100th birthday. According to a statement from the company, Mr Velan peacefully passed away in his sleep while being treated for complications related to pneumonia at Montreal General Hospital. Mr Velan grew up in Zywiec, Poland.…
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Oct 11, 2017
Pipelines
Emerson has completed the acquisition of GeoFields, a major global supplier of software and implementation services for pipeline integrity data collection, management and risk analysis for the oil and gas industry. GeoFields’ software is designed to enable pipeline operators to collect critical integrity data, perform risk modelling and high consequence area (HCA) risk analysis, and…
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Oct 12, 2017
Flowmeters
Flow measurement R&D specialist NEL has invested £200,000 into additional development of its Glasgow-based wet gas flow testing facility. The upgrade forms part of NEL’s strategic direction to make it the facility of choice for both vendors and operators, supporting the development and verification of instruments for multiphase and wet gas flows. According to a statement from NEL,…
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Oct 12, 2017
Pipelines
Concerns remain over the safety of rail to transport energy liquids and gases, according to a newly published report. The research from the US National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine argues that both pipeline and maritime transportation have a more comprehensive safety system in place than rail road transportation. Long-distance transportation of domestically produced crude oil,…
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Oct 13, 2017
Pipelines
Husky Energy has been given permission by the Saskatchewan government to restart the pipeline responsible for a major oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River in July 2016. According to the National Observer, the government said in an email to media on Thursday that testing, inspection and evaluation of repairs to the pipeline had been successfully completed. In July 2016 the pipeline leaked…
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Oct 16, 2017
Pipelines
A new study has analysed the air pollution and greenhouse gas emission costs of various methods of crude oil transportation. In a statement announcing the study, it’s argued that the policy debate surrounding crude oil transportation costs has emphasised accidents and spills while overlooking the environmental costs of transportation by rail and pipelines. The research has been carried out…
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Oct 16, 2017
Ryan O’Loan from CDEnviro looks at the how the resources in excavated material can be maximised, with pollutants removed and disposal costs reduced. We live increasingly urbanised lives, with a resulting pressure on space and infrastructure. Add to this our growing technological demands, requiring miles of cabling, and ‘digging up a road’ or around a building’s foundations has never…
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Oct 17, 2017
Pumps
Elliott Company has integrated the operation of Ebara International’s Nevada based Cryodynamics Division (EIC Cryo) with its operations in Jeannette, PA, according to an announcement. The strategic, inter-divisional realignment combines operations under Elliot Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation. EIC Cryo is a manufacturer of custom-engineered cryogenic pumps and expanders…
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Oct 17, 2017
Other
Emerson has acquired Paradigm, a software solutions provider for the oil and gas industry, for $510 million (€434 million). The acquisition is expected to close within the next 60 days, subject to various regulatory approvals. Combined with Emerson’s existing Roxar software business, Paradigm will allow Emerson to offer an ‘end-to-end’ exploration and production software…
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Oct 19, 2017
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From 31 October to 3 November 2017, Aquatech, Amsterdam will take place in the city’s RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre. The ‘world’s oldest and largest’ trade show on water technology, the event attracts companies from around the globe, including a host of major pump and valve manufacturers. In a sign of just how popular the show has become since its first edition in…
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Oct 20, 2017
Pumps
Positive displacement pumps are used in a variety of applications in a range of fluid handling industries. They are deployed in situations where a specific amount of liquid is required to be moved into a system. Due to their ability to handle highly viscous liquid, they are also commonly used in heavier duty services. Positive displacement pumps are a popular choice for applications with variable…
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Oct 20, 2017
Pipelines
Microfluidic devices have been used to study commercial chemical dispersants which prevent the build-up of asphaltene in oil and gas wells and pipelines. Asphaltene is a complex of hydrocarbon molecules found in crude oil. Highly valuable, it is the source of asphalt and can also be used to make waterproofing and roofing materials, corrosion inhibitors and other products. When it builds up in a…
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Oct 23, 2017
Pumps
How do peristaltic pumps work? Peristaltic pumps can be used for pumping a variety of different fluids in a range of different applications. They work based on an alternating compression and relaxation of the pump’s flexible hose or tube, which is achieved by running the flexible tubing through a rotating shoe or roller. This process draws content in and then propels it away from the…
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Sep 19, 2017
Other
Global water technology company Xylem has appointed Colin Sabol as senior vice president and president of Sensus and Analytics, effective from 1 October 2017. Sabol succeeds Randy Bays, who moves into an advisory role with a focus on Xylem’s global manufacturing operations. Both Sabol and Bays will report to Patrick Decker, Xylem president and CEO. The appointment comes in the wake of Xylem…
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Sep 20, 2017
Pipelines
An innovative new pipeline monitoring and leak detection technology is set to be deployed and tested on Enbridge’s Norlite pipeline. Alberta, Canada based Hifi engineering will use its High Fidelity Dynamic Sensing technology on the pipeline. The company claims that the fibre-optic based system has the ability to detect various events and leaks with greater sensitivity than existing leak…
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Sep 20, 2017
Other
The UK’s oil and gas reserves may only last another decade, newly published research suggests. The findings are likely to be hugely significant for oil and gas handling industries operating in the UK. After studying output from offshore oilfields, University of Edinburgh researchers estimate that about 10% of the UK’s recoverable oil and gas remains - about 11% of oil resources and 9%…
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