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Pipelines
As reported by national news outlet The North West Star, Australian firm New Century outlined that zinc concentrate is now being delivered via the company’s recently developed slurry pipeline for export through the Karumba Port Facility.
The pipeline extends from a mine in Lawn Hill to the company’s port facility on the gulf of Carpentaria.
The commissioning process, according to New…
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Pumps
Manufacturers of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems and also pulverisers, Maag, have secured a contract with China’s Hainan Huasheng New Material Technology Co Ltd. Maag produce their products in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, USA and China.
World Pumps reports that it will be supplying pumps, pelletizing systems and screen changers for its new polycarbonate-production…
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Pipelines
In a press release, Norwegian energy firm Equinor detailed supplier Saipem’s construction of the country’s largest pipeline.
The 36-inch pipe extends 283km from the Mongstad oil terminal outside Bergen to the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea.
According to the press release, the pipelaying operation began in late April this year. It was outlined that the operation had been…
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Trelleborg’s marine systems operation and leading Australasian engineering consultancy Synertec have embarked on a strategic partnership ‘to meet global demand for more accurate and efficient LNG custody transfer.”
Currently, LNG custody transfer in invoiced based on a calculation of volume, density and gross calorific value. Measurement inaccuracies have a significant financial…
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Pumps
In a press release, leading pump manufacturer and supplier Börger detailed the success of its rotary lobe pump with an undisclosed international chemical and additives manufacturer. The pump was used in a liquid calcium operation, handling temperatures of 90-120°C.
According to Börger, the pump has reduced maintenance cost compared to its predecessor at the facility, as well as…
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Having been previously acquired in 2016 by the global manufacturer and supplier of biogas management and fluid handling equipment, QED Environment Systems, Geotech has undergone a rebranding process to establish itself as a definitive member of the QED group.
Now sharing the name of QED Environment Systems, the Midlands-based business has relocated along with the firm to a brand-new 25,000 sq.…
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A simulator could help the operators of chemical processing plants, water purification plants and other facilities learn to detect hacker attacks.
Facilities that use programmable logic computers to open and close valves, redirect electricity flows or manage large pieces of machinery are targets for ‘malicious actors’. This means efforts to secure these facilities and help operators…
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Valves
Process valve and actuator specialist Bonomi has expanded its brass union ended ball valve range, adding a selection of larger sizes.
Bonomi’s Rubinetterie Bresciane manufactured Series 4504 range now comes in larger 1-1/4”, 1-1/2” and 2” variants, all of which are WRAS appoved.
According to a statement from the company, the valves are suitable for a number of…
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Water technology company has been included on Fortune’s 2018 “Change the World” list, a ranking of 50 companies that have made a significant social impact through their core business strategy.
Xylem is listed as number 7 in the ranking, gaining recognition for creating ‘tangible social value’ through its solutions for water challenges across the world.
“At Xylem, we are…
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Valves
Emerson has announced the launch of its new EIM Aquanaught, which the company describes as a waterproof submersible electric actuator designed to meet crucial isolation demands in wastewater treatment plants during high water conditions such as hurricanes.
According to Emerson, the actuator can be submerged and still operate under 150 feet of dirty water for seven days.
During severe events like…
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Pipelines
A significant increase in US natural gas exports to Mexico is being capped by a slower-than-expected build out of pipelines in Mexico, according to Reuters. The news service reports that the increases in US natural gas in Mexico are far below available capacity at the border.
The latest rise in natural gas exports from the US to Mexico is apparently driven by demand from Mexico’s power…
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Pumps
Landia flowmakers – with a Lifetime Propeller Guarantee - have been supplied by Landia in North Aqaba – a city in the kingdom of Jordan that is experiencing rapid growth due to extensive construction of new hotels and resorts on its way to becoming an important tourist destination.
Situated in the far south west of the country, close to the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea, the expanding…
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The challenging conditions faced in the current oil and gas market have led to a greater focus on cost-effective, sustainable operations. Operators are faced with the extremely tough decision of whether to extend or end offshore production asset life. This has brought pre-decommissioning planning into emergence as a key challenge for the industry. Mitigating uncertainty, enabling decision making…
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Pressure control equipment specialist Oxford Flow has expanded its team with three new appointments for the US and Europe, Middle East and Africa.
According to a company announcement, the senior level hires have been made in a bid to grow Oxford Flow’s market share in the regions.
Howard Williams has been appointed as Group Business Development Director for company’s global sales across…
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Valves
Valves Online, a UK based valve retailer, is building a new innovation centre near Plymouth.
According to a statement from the Devon headquartered, family owned company, the new facility will be built to accommodate Valves Online’s rapid expansion.
Planning consent has been secured to build the new ‘innovation centre’ on land next to the company’s existing base. The new…
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Pipelines
Colorado Springs based Applied Flow Technology (AFT) has announced the release of AFT Arrow 7, a new addition to its growing range of simulation tools.
AFT Arrow is a fluid dynamic simulation tool used to calculate pressure drop and flow distribution in gas piping and ducting systems. It can, according to AFT, be used for modelling, simulation and analysis.
Founded in 1993, AFT focuses on…
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Pumps
Side Industrie has announced the launch of the DIP Booster, a pump the company describes as designed "to accelerate flow in a gravity line". The product is designed for use in water applications.
According to Side Industrie, the DIP Booster is made of ‘high quality’ stainless steel. “They are composed of a shared hydraulic body that fits the pipe size, allowing the gravity to…
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Pumps
Extending its seal-less product range, Wanner International has lunched the Hydra-Cell G66, a new positive displacement multiple diaphragm pump capable of flowrates of up to 249 litres per minute, (65.7 USgpm) at pressures up to 48 bar (700 psi).
The pumps are available with a choice of pump head materials, including brass, 316L stainless steel, ductile iron and polypropylene making them suitable…
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