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Mar 12, 2021
Power unit helps drive Arabian water factory
Pipelines
Mar 12, 2021
Nidec ASI wins five contracts to take water into the desert
Nidec ASI - head of the Nidec Industrial Solutions platform belonging to the Nidec Group - has been awarded orders for motors and drives needed to create five pipeline systems for transporting water in the Arabian Peninsula. These projects will ensure greater volumes of water for over 12 million people, helping to improve the quality of life for everyone living in this... [Read More]

Pumps
Mar 11, 2021
New team for water and pump solutions
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]

Oil and Gas News
Mar 11, 2021
Pipelines
Jemena and Italgas collaborate on renewable gas distribution solutions
Jemena has signed a collaboration agreement with Italgas to share knowledge and experiences in distribution network management with a focus on technological innovation and decarbonisation. Italgas and the Australian energy infrastructure firm, specialise in natural gas in Italy and Australia respectively. Italgas manages 73,000 km of gas pipeline infrastructure, while... [Read More]

Pipelines
Mar 11, 2021
New pipes as part of €3.5 million investment
Severn Trent will begin essential work to upgrade water pipes in Stratford-Upon-Avon in the UK. The water company is replacing around half a kilometre of ageing water pipes with brand new ones, to help reduce the amount of leaks and bursts in the area. The work is part of a wider £3 million (€3.5 million) investment the company is making across Warwickshire, where... [Read More]

Oil and Gas News
Mar 10, 2021
Pipelines
TMK supplies pipes to transport gas from UAE field
TMK has supplied more than 5,000 tonnes of seamless steel pipes to the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) in the UAE. The 16 inch pipes will be used to transfer gas from the Mahani facility to the SNOC Sajaa Gas Plant. The pipes produced at TMK's Volzhsky Pipe Plant are intended for use in aggressive environments. The 3LPP coating pipe will be used in the construction... [Read More]

Pumps
Mar 10, 2021
Riventa makes savings in Las Vegas
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]

Pipelines
Mar 10, 2021
New WWTP pipe upgrade to cost €934,000
Sewer upgrades in a County Durham village in the UK will help to protect homes and the environment while also ensuring the network continues to support growth in the area's population. Northumbrian Water is investing £800,000 (€934,000) in a new sewer pipe - known as a rising main - on the outskirts of Wellfield, Wingate. The new pipe will carry wastewater from existing... [Read More]

Pipelines
Mar 9, 2021
Sewage-powered domestic heating scheme planned
Excess heat recovered from a sewage treatment plant process could be used to power more than 2,000 homes. The scheme, thanks to a new carbon-cutting partnership between Thames Water and Kingston Council, is the first of its kind in England and has the potential to provide clean, green heating to new homes. The project is expected to be a model for similar schemes elsewhere... [Read More]

Pipelines
Mar 9, 2021
US utility companies invest millions of dollars in ageing pipe networks
Missouri American Water will invest $2 million (€1.7 million) to upgrade nearly 3,700 feet of ageing water mains in its service territories. The company, a subsidiary of American Water Works (AWK), will replace old 20-inch water lines, originally installed in the 1920s, with a larger 24-inch ductile. The upgrading process will continue until the autumn. The pipeline... [Read More]

Flowmeters
Mar 9, 2021
Mitigating the effects of pulsating flow in flow measurement
Titan Enterprises has revealed how variation in flow velocity can impact flow measurement accuracy and how to mitigate any undesirable effects. The company said it was well known that flowmeters were sensitive to effects such as pulsating flow, which can generate errors in measurement. Pulsating flows are common in systems using diaphragm, peristaltic or piston pumps.... [Read More]

Pipelines
Mar 8, 2021
Pipe repair work made easier with new system
It is often challenging to carry out repair work on pipes containing liquids and one option is to completely drain the system. However, this method can prove costly for companies. Pipe Freezing Experts Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT has introduced the Qwik-Freezer Systems to their Pipestoppers Division. These systems use CO2 to create ice plugs or freeze seals in... [Read More]

Oil and Gas News
Mar 8, 2021
Pipelines
New pipe-laying vessel joins Nord Stream 2 project
A second Russian pipe-laying vessel is undergoing trials ahead of joining the controversial Nord Stream 2 project. The vessel, the Akademik Cherskiy, left the German port of Wismar on Thursday with the intention of later joining the project in Danish waters. The US has criticised the plan to build the pipeline from Russia to Germany, aimed at pumping more Russian gas... [Read More]

Pipelines
Mar 8, 2021
Satellite technology used to detect water pipe leaks
South Staffs Water has committed to reduce leakage by 15% through a combination of pressure management and innovation in its five-year business plan. One of the innovative methods being used is Utilis’ satellite leak detection technology, brought to the UK by SUEZ. This has been adapted from technology that is used to search for water on other planets. The system... [Read More]

Features
Mar 5, 2021
Sewage treatment facility brought up to date
Japanese TRN submersible aerators have proven themselves in a pilot project at a medium-sized sewage treatment plant. After completion, the operator immediately placed a follow-up order and retrofitted the plant. Extensive maintenance is a thing of the past, and the energy balance has been significantly improved. The Klettgau wastewater treatment plant treats domestic,... [Read More]


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