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Yokogawa Meters and Instruments Corp. has released a new pressure calibrator suitable for the oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical, iron and steel, pulp and paper, electric power, and water supply and wastewater treatment industries.
The portable CA700 features a variety of functions that enable the efficient calibration of pressure/differential pressure transmitters and other types of field…
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Pumps
Quattroflow, a brand of displacement quaternary diaphragm pumps, has introduced a new series of pump to its family of biotech and pharmaceutical units.
The 5050 series of Quaternary Diaphragm Pump provides multi-option installation flexibility and a compact design. The unit is drainable and easy to clean, and includes multi-directional pump-head connections and positioning.
It features a 225mm…
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Japan-based Torishima Pump has acquired a 50% interest stake in US rotating machinery manufacturer Fluid Equipment Development Co. (Fedco)
Fedco designs and manufactures fluid machinery for the energy recovery market, such as turbochargers and pumps, especially suited to the RO process in the desalination system.
The two companies established a joint venture branded Advanced Pumps…
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Aquatech, a global water treatment solutions provider, has introduced the AquaR2RO membrane process designed for use in facilities requiring zero liquid discharge (ZLD) or very high recovery.
The AquaR2RO process features a configuration of membranes engineered to cost-effectively treat waters that are difficult to treat with conventional membranes processes.
Due to its distinctive design,…
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Xylem, a global water technology company, has launched a new high efficiency, low-speed, submersible wastewater mixer.
Unlike conventional submersible mixers, Xylem’s Flygt 4320 offers built-in speed regulation to optimise operators’ control over the mixer’s thrust, thereby enabling continuous process results and reducing energy costs up to 50%, according to Xylem…
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Valves
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has added three new models to its 8691 range of valve control heads, suitable for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The 8691, 8685 and 8695 fit with a wider range of valves, thanks to model-specific adapter kits, while offering the same connectivity and functionality as the original model.
The smart valve control heads are suitable for…
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Pumps
White Knight Fluid Handling has developed two new air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, suitable for handling viscous fluids such as food-based products, cosmetics and slurries containing solid materials.
The PSD08 and PSD16 models can achieve up to 63 litres per minute (lpm) and 142 lpm flow rates respectively, while minimising air consumption and operational noise.
The plastic design is…
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Voith has delivered 36 fluid couplings that, starting in 2014, will be used in the drives of 16 Beumer Group-supplied belt conveyors at an iron ore distribution centre in Malaysia.
Voith says the fluid couplings protect the components in belt conveyor systems, increasing their availability. They are applied to drives ranging in powers from 200-800kW and will softly start and protect all conveyor…
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Technology solutions provider FMC Technologies has received an order from Total Upstream Nigeria for subsea equipment for the Egina field, with an estimated value of $1.2 billion (€900 million).
The Egina field is located in Block OML 130 offshore Nigeria. FMC's scope of supply includes subsea trees and wellheads, manifolds, installation tooling, flowline connection systems and associated…
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MZT Pumpi, a manufacturer of industrial pumps for liquid handling, has delivered specially designed centrifugal pumps to the Al Qaim cement plant in Iraq.
Intended for transport of thermal oil with operational fluid temperature of 250°C, the end suction centrifugal pumps type SCP with motors were designed and manufactured for the needs of the facility.
The order included two end suction…
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Mouvex, a manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, vane compressors, screw compressors and hydraulic coolers, has upgraded its A Series eccentric disc pumps.
Mouvex has incorporated a variety of upgrades to the pumps to meet growing global demand, including the implementation of ISO PN16/ANSI 150 flanges. The maximum differential pressure has also been doubled from 5bar to 10 bar, enabling it…
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Level Monitors
When selecting a float switch for a liquid level sensing application, a number of factors need to be considered, including float switch and gasket materials, physical arrangement, electrical ratings and cable type, says Simon Dear of Cynergy3 Components.
Many industrial processes require devices that are able to sense the level of liquid stored within various types of tank or chamber. The signals…
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O-ring seals from DuPont Kalrez have been certified under Total GS EP PVV 142 – the industry standard for sealing products supplied for use with piping, valves and vessels.
The Kalrez 0090 perfluoroelastomer seals, available from sealing company Dichtomatik, provide resistance to rapid gas decompression (RGD), in addition to chemical resistance for use within harsh industrial environments. …
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International company AGC Chemicals has added two new lines of fluoroelastomers that it says can benefit moulded and extruded components used in extreme conditions such as heat, steam and corrosive materials.
The Aflas 100 and 150 series are copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene, a combination AGC says uses unique properties not found in conventional fluoroelastomers.
It also claims the…
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Valves
US-based MRC Global has signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Flow Control Products (FCP), also known as Dan H. Brown.
Founded in Texas in 1981, FCP is a provider of pneumatic, electric and electro-hydraulic valve automation packages and related field support to the Permian Basin energy industry, including production facilities, pipelines, and plant operations.
It employs 25…
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Pipelines
A new report by the US National Research Council believes diluted bitumen has no greater likelihood of accidental pipeline release than other crude oils.
The committee that wrote the report found that diluted bitumen has physical and chemical properties within the range of other crude oils and that no aspect of its transportation by pipeline would make it more likely than other crude oils to…
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Colfax Fluid Handling is to supply five Allweiler propeller pumps to a chemical plant in Saudi Arabia. The pumps are specially designed for use during the production of explosive materials.
The pumps will be installed at the Sadara chemical complex, which is currently under construction, where they will be used to feed chemical reactors. They have a capacity of 5,040m3/hr and a delivery head of…
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Flowmeters
Brooks Instrument, a supplier of flow, pressure, vacuum and level solutions, has expanded its GF40/80 series portfolio of thermal mass flow controllers (MFCs) in order to encompass a wider range of applications.
The company's new GF81 MFC can be used for higher gas flow rates up to 300 slpm, making it suitable for high-flow applications in thin film, solar, analytical, biotech and fuel cell,…
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