Blockage-clearing pipebot picks up award in OFWAT innovation challenge, with help from drainage expert

A provider of innnovative drainage solutions, Jet Aire, has been named one of the winning partners in the Ofwat Breakthrough Innovation Challenge for its...

April event in Berlin to discuss EV charging infrastructure conundrum

Franco Gonzalez, Principal Analyst at IDTechEx discusses some of the themes to be dealt with at the firm's forthcoming event

Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping

A report published on 15 November examines the role shipping will play in transporting the green fuels necessary to meet global climate goals, identifying...

JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine approved for use

JCB has seemingly cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing rulings from licensing authorities allowing it...

New converter series optimised for infrastructure applications

New Sinamics converter family series optimised for pump, fan and HVAC applications 0.75 to 630 kW power range allows operation with any motor ...

Cleared for take-off: Valve system smoothes de-icing fluid removal at airport

A new automated shutdown system that helps protect local watercourses has been installed by AUMA Actuators in a wash-down area for de-icing commercial airliners...

Consistent cutting: Macerator for wastewater and biogas

Borger has launched a new cutting-basket macerator that helps protect wastewater/biogas pumps and downstream equipment by consistently mashing solids. Designed with pivoted cutting blades that...

Utilities commit to smart water installations to help avoid sewer spills

Water technology firm SDS has completed the installation of its latest smart rainwater management systems at homes in Forton, Lancashire, and Deal, Kent, as...

How manufacturers are ensuring leak tightness in drainage seals and pipes

By Paul Grills, BPF Pipes Group There is plenty of talk about preventing leaks in below ground water and drainage pipes and the importance of...

Blenheim palace work is one of largest ever inland dredge projects completed in the...

Civil engineering firm Land & Water has completed works as part of the largest restoration project that has ever taken place at World Heritage...

Government awards £181k to four sustainable aviation fuel innovators

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded £181,000 through the UK Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Clearing House to four UK innovators: Avioxx, Clean Planet...

New HDPE flap valve cuts energy consumption for Welsh pumping station

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has upgraded one of its drainage pumping stations with the introduction of a new Archimedes screw pump equipped with a...

Electromechanical innovators celebrated at the 2023 AEMT Awards

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) returned to Coventry on 23 October for its Annual Awards Ceremony. With a record number of...

Partnership to manage waste and recycling associated with plastic pipelines

A new total waste management partnership brings together plastic pipeline solutions manufacturer Radius Systems and waste management expert Axil Integrated Services (Axil). Radius Systems...

Electric plane charging deal will let pilots ‘tap ‘n’ take off’

Pilots of electric planes can charge their aircraft with one tap of a card, says EV charging expert Octopus Energy, following a tie-up between...

High-efficiency progressive cavity pump aimed at biogas

With a declared focus on energy-efficient systems and components that optimise the operation of existing biogas plants and contribute to a higher gas yield,...

Getting to the bottom of EPDs

Pumps specialist Dutypoint explains the significance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and introduces its EPD-certified, all-in-one tank and booster set, ScubaTANK®, with details on...