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Level Monitors
Two engineers have developed a cost saving, more robust alternative to the expensive conductivity probes used to measure fluid properties such as water density.
The new device has the potential to save costs in a range of applications that require water measurement and analysis.
According to a statement from UC Santa Barbara, Paolo Luzzatto-Fegiz, a mechanical engineer at the university, came up…
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Pipelines
Weld purging a variety of pipes of different diameters can prove complex and costly, particularly when whole pipework systems need to be filled with expensive argon gas. One solution traditionally used by welders is to construct homemade foam or paper dams that are placed either side of the weld, constricting the purge volume to make weld purging times shorter.
Homemade foam or paper purge dams…
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Pipelines
New research claims that although pipe line replacements can decrease lead levels in tap water, concentrations spike immediately after line replacement and can remain elevated for months.
Lead in drinking water is a long running problem which can pose a serious public health risk. Utilities are replacing segments of old lead pipes that are responsible for contamination, but the new research,…
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If you are part of the booster set supply chain you have legal obligations to ensure that the booster sets which you place on the market are fully compliant in respect of EU legislation. In this article, Steve Schofield of the BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers Association) highlights the issue and urges users to ‘buy with confidence’.
The European pump sector through its network of…
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Pumps
Netzsch Pumps North America has expanded its executive sales force, hiring Robert LePera as the new vice president of OEM Sales.
LePera’s role will be to provide support to Netzsch’s OEM customers, using a dedicated and independent sales organisation to their address their needs. This team will include staff responsible for sales, service and engineering.
Working in the pump industry…
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Other
In Northeastern Nevada, the largest gold-mining region in the US, the City of Elko’s wastewater treatment facility has completed its latest investment in Landia’s submersible mixing equipment.
At the facility’s ASP (activated sludge process), Landia’s model POP-I mixers have been suspending solids, homogenising the sludge in the anoxic tanks 24/7 without any…
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Pumps
Applications for dewatering pumps vary from clearing floodwater or draining reservoirs, to sewage bypass or ground water dewatering. So, when building a pump portfolio, it’s essential to choose equipment that is versatile, productive, safe and trouble-free. Here, a pump specialist at a portable energy manufacturer shares the five things he considers most important.
1.…
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Shell has launched a methane detector pilot at one of its shale gas sites in Alberta, Canada.
The pilot test is part of a wider initiative called the Methane Detectors Challenge, a collaboration between the Environmental Defence Fund (EDF), oil and gas companies, US government agencies and technology developers to develop a next generation methane detection system. It is hoped that the initiative…
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Oil output in North Dakota fell by 1% in June 2017, but experts are optimistic it will remain above 1 million barrels per day for the foreseeable future, according to Reuters.
A major problem in the state is a lack of experienced oil industry workers. Today there are only 25 frack crews in North Dakota, less than half the number of rigs.
North Dakota is the US’ No. 2 oil producing state,…
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Pumps
Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that its recently released Design Envelope Generation 5 Pumps meet the IE5 efficiency standard for motors. This includes Armstrong’s Design Envelope Tango parallel pumps and Design Envelope Vertical In-line pumps up to 10hp.
IE5 is the highest efficiency standard currently available for motors on the market. Armstrong’s Design Envelope pumps…
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Other
Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have developed a new leak detection system, one which uses a robot to inspect pipes from the inside to find leaks before they have time to become catastrophic.
The new leak detection system can inspect gas and water pipes. Significantly, it works “no matter what the pipe is made of”. Many other leak detection systems, on the…
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Other
Flow Research has published a new study, titled ‘The World Market for Ultrasonic Flowmeters’.
The new market research report is the 5th published by Flow Research on the ultrasonic flowmeters market. Their previous study of the market was released in 2012, with earlier editions coming out in 2008, 2003 and 2001.
A primary goal of the study is to determine the size of the world…
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Pipelines
Nuns based in Pennsylvania, US, are resisting plans to build a $3 billion pipeline for gas obtained by fracking through its land by creating a rudimentary chapel along the proposed route and launching a legal challenge, citing religious freedom, according to media reports.
According to the Guardian, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ order has filed a complaint against the Federal Energy…
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Valves
South African valve and actuator technology manufacturer and supplier AR Controls of Vanderbijlpark has announced that it has acquired IncoValve and Controls.
Under the terms of the buy, IncoValve and Controls will now be established as a leading producer for a range of industries.
IncoValve and Controls has worked closely with AR Controls to combine the latest design and manufacturing…
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Flowmeters
Fluid control systems specialist Bürkert has launched a new flowmeter for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
The flowmeter, called FLOWave, operates according to the patented SAW process (Surface Acoustic Waves), which uses surface waves to perform measurements.
According to the company, the primary advantage of this process is that there are no installed fittings…
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Other
Xylem has been selected to provide advanced UV disinfection technology to support “first” UV drinking water treatment application in Florida.
According to the water technology company, its Wedeco UV technology will deliver “safe, clean drinking water for 110,000 people in City of West Palm Beach”.
Cryptosporidium is the leading cause of waterborne disease outbreaks…
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Flowmeters
Hydrotechnik has unveiled a significant extension to its calibration department, a £100,000+ flow test rig enabling them to provide full in house flowmeter recalibrations traceable to National Standards.
The new rig runs on oil, which will be beneficial for hydraulic, lube and diesel use customers. The oil’s viscosity is adjusted from 15 to 100cst with 32cst being the norm. A 5…
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Valves
US electrical engineering firm Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the acquisition of TechInvent2 AS, a Norwegian enterprise that holds the rights to FluidCom, a chemical injection metering valve (CIMV).
According to Yokogawa, FluidCom prevents blockages and corrosion in oil wells, pipelines, and other facilities and employs a patented technology for thermal control. It incorporates the…
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Regulation has played an important role in shaping the UK pump industry, but the pace, scope and complexity of change we are now experiencing marks a significant shift, writes Wayne Rose, Chief Executive, British Pump Manufacturers Association (#BPMA).
https://fluidhandlingmag.com/news/navigating-change-managing-regulatory-complexity-in-the-uk-pump-industry/
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#Kent has announced its continued support of #OXEA Corporation through a long-term Engineering Services Agreement and the award of detailed engineering services for a major specialty chemicals project at OXEA’s Bay City facility.
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