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May 27, 2020
SEEPEX slashes pump maintenance time with new solution
Features
May 26, 2020
“Innovation is a core principal” – that is the key message from Andy Ghiz, who has been appointed vice-president of Oxford Flow’s US subsidiary, Oxford Flow Americas.
After being headhunted for the post, Ghiz, who has lived in Houston for a long time, said he was looking forward to the new challenge. Ghiz brings a wealth of experience in valves and engineered... [Read More]
Pipelines
May 26, 2020
Residents in the Smolyan region in southern Bulgaria will benefit from access to improved water and wastewater services thanks to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) investment combined with EU funds.
The EBRD is providing a loan of up to €5.8 million to the Smolyan Water Supply and Sanitation Company. The financing comprises €3.1 million from... [Read More]
Other News
May 22, 2020
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) – the organisation which represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and related pumping equipment - has refreshed and relaunched two of its dedicated skills development websites.
In line with recommendations presented to the BPMA Council, and following full acceptance of those proposals,... [Read More]
Product News
May 22, 2020
When titanium and stainless are heated during the pipe welding process they will react with any air that is present causing oxidation.
This can lead to a loss of corrosion resistance properties so shielding the metal with an inert gas is crucial and one way to measure the oxygen content within the welding zone is by using a weld purge monitor.
Leading the way in this... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
May 21, 2020
Flowmeters
Emerson, a global engineering and technology company, has announced it will invest more than $100 million (€90 million) in Boulder, Colorado, to significantly expand its manufacturing space and launch a new innovation centre focused on research, new product development and industry training for its advanced flow measurement products.
“This US investment significantly... [Read More]
Product News
May 21, 2020
The Mueller Hydro-Guard Industrial Flushing System assists in keeping water clean in manufacturing plants that are experiencing reduced and interrupted water usage during COVID-19.
The system is designed for small-sized water lines where water quality conditions, water age or excessive temperatures require it to be turned over frequently.
Product brand manager Harold... [Read More]
Features
May 20, 2020
Landia aerators are playing an important role in the success of Yorwaste’s Harewood Whin Leachate Treatment plant, which has been extensively upgraded by Phoenix Engineering.
Managing over half a million tonnes of waste per year in Yorkshire, Yorwaste brought in Phoenix Engineering to carry out detailed process studies, and then to design and construct a major refurbishment... [Read More]
Product News
May 20, 2020
Measurement and instrumentation specialist Endress+Hauser has launched its IIoT solution platform Netilion.
The latest platform combines digital services and system components to improve the lifecycle and asset management, maintenance and support of instruments and analysers.
Netilion enables users to keep track of their installed base, documentation and data management... [Read More]
Chemical/Petrochemcial News
May 19, 2020
Valves
CIRCOR has opened its expanded 6,000 sq m plant in Weihai as it continues to drive its strategy of increasing product availability and support in China and the Asia-Pacific market.
The fully integrated facility in Shandong province is providing end-to-end manufacturing, sales and service to commercial marine and industrial customers in the region.
CIRCOR’s expansion... [Read More]
Oil and Gas News
May 18, 2020
Pipelines
More than 300 Rotork actuators have been specified for use along a 700 km Indian pipeline.
The pipeline, which is currently under construction, will stretch across southern India and transport supplies from a key refinery.
Due to the large scale of the project, a large number of actuators are required and Rotork’s CMA, IQ and SI ranges have all been specified.
The... [Read More]
Features
May 18, 2020
In the Trail Times, it was recently reported that “the Village of Montrose has been successful in its application for funding under the Infrastructure Canada Grant Programme for upgrades to the Village’s waste water treatment facility - a project that will modernise the 56-year-old plant”.
Not that one should be critical of a local newspaper that covers this village... [Read More]
Pumps
May 15, 2020
Work to overhaul Keadby pumping station in the UK has taken a significant step forward thanks to the arrival on site of the first two of six new pumps.
It is all part of a £35 million (€40 million) investment to upgrade the 80-year-old pumping station near Scunthorpe, which will bring both flood-risk and environmental benefits to the Isle of Axholme area which takes... [Read More]
Pumps
May 15, 2020
Landia has reported significant cost and environmental benefits from new online commissioning of its pumping and mixing equipment during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Landia said that one positive outcome of the travel restrictions caused by the global pandemic is an increase in e-business, which in many cases is reducing man hours for all parties by as much as 90%.
“Online... [Read More]
Features
May 14, 2020
ABB’s new digital flowmeter verification tool is helping Selwood Pumps ensure its customers can count on accurate measurement of pumped flows in their applications.
Reducing verification testing to just minutes, the new tool enables the company to quickly and easily verify the accuracy of flowmeters used in its packaged pumping systems between hires.
Selwood Pumps,... [Read More]