Taking pneumatic process control to a new level

Automated process control has delivered a host of benefits to industries such as water treatment, food & beverage and pharmaceuticals. Increasing productivity, safety and...
(Left) A federated model of a pumping station, developed using BIM. And (right) a packaged pump installation.

BIM: Lessons for the water industry

Jamie Mills explores the relevance of BIM for the water industry and the lessons that can be learned from other sectors

Innovative gaskets contribute to Shieldhall tunnel success

First use of new gasket designed to reduce risk of segment cracking Only gasket that met tunnel design specification No reported segment cracking arising from high...

New document offers clear and consistent guidance for drain and sewer design

By Jason Shingleton, BPF Pipes Group Wouldn’t it be useful in designing and building drains and sewers to be able to quickly refer to easily...

Electric actuators in biomass power plants

Gerda Nölp of AUMA looks at the potential of electric actuators to make a difference in the performance of biomass-fired power plants, and the...

What’s behind a boom in sludge?

The UK sewage sludge treatment sector is undergoing rapid change. Leslie Eaton of SEEPEX, a manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps, offers a view on...

Case study: Process pumps and valves for filter feed processes

Cheshire pump company discusses a recent case study, a seemingly very complex pump application for which the firm entered discussions with a UK customer...

Handling and storing biofuels

Matt Drew of materials handling specialist Saxlund International describes the ingredients and challenges presented by a biofuel handling and storage system for an energy-from-waste...

Thames Water wins battle with Whitechapel fatberg

On 3 November Thames Water declared victory in its nine-week battle against the "Whitechapel fatberg". Teams had been working four metres below an east London...

All-in-one control valve removes need for costly by-pass

IVL Flow Control’s new C-Valve is said to offer leading-edge advanced pressure management, eliminating the need for a costly and time-consuming by-pass in water...

Concrete firm goes round and rectangular with two new tanks for farm AD Plant

Whites Concrete has assisted with the installation of two new Sealwall tanks for a farm-based anaerobic digestion plant in the West Midlands. The first, a...

Tunnel construction complete on Scotland’s biggest sewer

The construction phase of Scotland’s biggest waste water tunnel, which will help tackle flooding and improve river water quality in the Glasgow area, has...

Pump practicalities when fighting drought in Namibia

CP Automation has recently helped Rockwell Automation to provide the necessary power equipment to pump water from deep, underground boreholes in Namibia. Farmers in Southern...

Report calls for charge infrastructure strategy to accelerate shift to electric vehicles

Trade organisation says a rapid shift to electric vehicles is possible in the UK but a clear Government strategy on charging roll-out is needed The...

Viewing deep shafts in the round cuts survey times and costs, reports drainage firm

Drainage specialist Lanes Group has used advanced camera survey technology to dramatically cut the cost, time and inconvenience to the public of surveying more...

Grinding technology for difficult pump applications

Unique cartridge design provides easy servicing and maintenance, says firm NETZSCH Pumps North America, an expert in solutions designed specifically for difficult pumping applications, has...
The e-SafePRO tool introduces greater detail and more intuitive features, says PipeHawk.

Update to safe digging tool

PipeHawk has introduced a seemingly important update to its e-Safe All Service Avoidance Tool, used to support safe digging processes at water and power...
Pipe rehabilitation project being undertaken on the M6 motoroway.

Drainage re-lined in half the normal time

Sapphire Utility Solutions says it has dramatically reduced the time required to rehabilitate drainage pipes
Oxford Sewage Treatment Works before and after

Case study: Asset refurbishment at Oxford treatment works

Oil and environmental services firm Adler and Allan has recently completed the refurbishment of Sludge Digester 1 at Oxford Sewage Treatment Works.

Vehicle safety systems with HD recording to be on show at RWM

An increasing number of companies in the recycling and waste management sector are investing in mobile safety systems to protect the public and their...