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Valves
In a bid to extend its valve solution portfolio and address a ‘wider scope of customer needs in flow control’, Metso has acquired the valve automation division of India-based Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers.
Following the acquisition, Metso says a range of valves, actuators, limit switches and pneumatics are to be added to Metso’s flow control offering.
“With these…
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Mueller Water Products has signed a definitive agreement to acquire pipe couplings, grips and clamps manufacturer Krausz Industries.
The deal, announced 5 November, is valued at $140 million (approximately €123 million) in cash. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, is set to close in December 2018.
Founded in 1920, Krausz is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. According…
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Next Filtration detailed in a press release how its Next FOG STOP system improved overall effluent water level at a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Brazil by reducing residual biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) by 50%.
Combined with an increase in dissolved oxygen (DO) levels of 45.5%, Next FOG STOP could allow the facility to operate under increased flow, or organic loading of up to 25%…
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UK water utility firm Anglian Water has announced that it will be utilising a new leak detection technology in its pipe network, sourced from UK-based supplier Primayer, according to press releases from both parties.
Described as ‘ground-breaking’ by Anglian Water, the technology – referred to as advanced noise loggers – works like a hydrophone and listens for changes in…
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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Pipelines
Sonatrach announced the El Aricha-Beni gas pipeline project, which will result in an almost 200km pipeline extending from the town El Aricha in Algeria to Beni. The project is estimated to be complete by 2020.
Algeria exported 55bcm of natural gas in 2017.
The announcement detailed that the project is part of a program to develop and strength the supply capacity of Algerian natural gas in the…
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Flowmeters
Leading system provider of industrial process measurement instrumentation, Krohne, has announced their new product, the Optisonic 7300 biogas ultrasonic flowmeter.
The machine is specially designed to measure dry and wet biogas with variable composition. The flowmeter also provides features like calculation of standard volume, methane content measurement, and diagnostics features.
The Optisonic…
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Pipelines
Reported by local Cypriot news outlet, Cyprus Mail, an agreement has been signed between Egypt and Cyprus for the development and construction of an offshore pipeline.
It was formally signed at the Cypriot presidential palace by Cyprus’ Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis and Egypt’s Oil Minister Tarek el Molla.
The Cypriot minister revealed that agreement concerned a pipeline set to…
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Pumps
According to a case study, the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group’s (WMFTG) Bredel hose pumps was used by a leading provider to the environmental and industrial sectors to solve an increasing number of sewerage issues at their UK fuel stations.
The provider in question, environmental clean-up supplier Adler & Allan, noted underlying issues with tank capacity in UK fuel stations,…
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