A contamination conundrum
An early April announcement that Japan will proceed with its "dilute and discharge" plan for disposing of radioactive wastewater at Fukushima may well be contested in the courts
Pump expert unveils novel on-farm AD plant protector and biogas booster
Described as a one-step biogas optimisation solution, the WANGEN X-UNIT from anaerobic digestion (AD) pump specialist Agrico is said to protect AD plants from...
Non-combustible commitments? The Heat and Buildings Strategy unpacked
The UK has long lagged behind its European neighbours in encouraging the uptake of low-carbon heating, but the long-awaited Heat and Buildings strategy, published...
Pumps group presents circular economy seminar
The importance of the circular economy to the pump sector comes up for attention in a series of seminars taking place in Brussels in...
Verge-cutting mower head “gives biodiversity a winning edge”
Specialist contractor GVA has become the first UK customer for a new, environmentally-friendly mowing head designed to protect insects and other creatures.
The ECO 1200...
Sponsored content: Maximising thermal hydrolysis production with the correct pump
According to government sources, there are 7,078 sewage treatment works (STW) in England and Wales, and 10,814 STW in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Pumping...
UK government grant awarded to decarbonize construction machinery
Global hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth £407,112 from the UK government to accelerate the electrification...
EV installation website launched
Devitech has announced the launch of its new website.
"Due to continued expansion in the EV installation market we have now launched a brand-new website...
How serious are countries about decarbonising transport?
New “Transport NDC Tracker” monitors how transport appears in national decarbonisation commitments
The new “Transport NDC Tracker” launched on 28 September by the International Transport...
Tank Cleaning
IWJS has been chosen by Thames Water to deliver storm tank cleaning works at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works (STW).
Rethinking sludge cake transfer
Pumps manufacturer SEEPEX says its Smart Air Injection (SAI) technology has played an enabling role in Veolia's recent sludge cake handling system upgrade at its Osberstown STF plant.
Award-winning software aims to simplify the process of planning and executing underground excavation work
Utility service provider Morrison Utility Services (MUS) is undertaking a 12-month trial of Virtual Trial Hole Assistant (VTA), a software tool that the firm...
Firms win funding for EV battery management advance
A project aims to create new algorithms which will estimate the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) in an Electric Vehicle (EV) battery, with the firms...
Utility uses drones and laser technology to improve sewer network
Drones and lasers are being used together - in an apparent UK first - to improve the functioning of the sewers and are helping...
Pressure is on for hydrostatic pipeline testing
Serious injuries to a young woman in Leicestershire, the consequence of a hydrostatic pressure test going wrong, should be a wake-up call to the...
Awards shortlist
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) presents the shortlist of finalists in this year's Pump Industry Awards (PIA), and offers a few words on the awards event scheduled for 31 March.
The unsung heroes of boiler control
When it comes to boiler control, selecting the right types of valve actuators and positioners is key to ensuring safe, efficient and reliable performance...
A new level for radar?
One of the most significant recent developments in level measurement for containers and tanks is the emergence of a new class of seemingly affordable and high performance radar level sensors. VEGA Controls provides some background on this development and the firm's Matt Westgate answers questions on issues such as the signficance of MCERTS certification for this class of sensor.
Collaboration to harness EV batteries to help balance the grid
Partnership will implement "the UK’s biggest Virtual Power Plant"
Energy company SSE and electric vehicle (EV) smart charging service provider Jedlix have signed a deal...
99% of electricians believe there are major risks with EV charging work
As the UK gears up to meet its Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging targets for 2030, and purchases of EVs continue to rise, a lack...
