Optimisation opportunity
Pump manufacturer KSB writes about its involvement in a recent project to upgrade a 50-year-old potable water pumping station in Canada. The station supplies around 420k people and provides up to 340m L/day
WIMES makes peristaltic points clearer
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) has helped with a revision of the Water Industry Mechanical & Electrical Specifications (WIMES), opening up peristaltic pumps to more potential customers in the UK water industry.
Diving in for valve repair
British Camp reservoir, located in the picturesque Malvern Hills, was the focus of valve repair work recently undertaken by ECS Engineering Services.
Sponsored Content: Adding value with advice, not just supply
The desire for speed of supply in the water and power utilities sectors can often mean that actuator specifications are repeated, based on a like-for-like replacement.
Government funding for innovations that “could revolutionise British rail travel”
Over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network.
The “First of...
How can we make EV charging points an affordable investment for SMEs?
Many organisations in the UK are investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for their premises. Providing free charging can attract employees, boost a...
Sponsored Content: AUMA Adding Value with Advice, not just Supply
The desire for speed of supply in the water and power utilities sectors can often mean that actuator specifications are repeated, based on a like-for-like replacement.
Electrical submersible pumps expert makes key acquisition
Pump Supplies, the owner and operator of the UK’s largest hire fleet of electric submersible pumps and accessories, has acquired Stockport-based PD Pumps Ltd....
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...
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...
Water challenge presents opportunity for cross-sector innovators
Innovators from multiple sectors including energy, manufacturing, transport and food and beverage, could have the opportunity to share their condition monitoring solutions with every...
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...
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...
$10 billion Namibian hydrogen project selects developer for locomotive
Namibian-headquartered Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) says it is making positive progress on its discussions with the Namibian Government as it moves towards signature of...
Superconductors will support electric jet flight, says Scottish start-up
Scottish start-up Mako Aerospace plans to manufacture the world’s first all-electric jet engine, which they say could double the range of electric aircraft compared...
How gas leak detection will help the world keep its methane reduction promise
The signing of the Global Methane Pledge at last year’s COP26 marks a vital step in reducing the impact of industrial activities on the...
“Mono Muncher” sends biogas yields up in Spain, says firm
The Mono Muncher protects pumps from blocking by fine-grinding AD feedstocks such as municipal sludge and food waste.
The installation of a Fluid Motion...
Firms achieve first drinking water spray lining in AMP7
Morrison Water Services, a part of M Group Services’ Water Division, is working in partnership with Yorkshire Water to deliver a drinking water...
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...
German WWTP achieves 97.5% phosphorus load reduction
Upgrade of chemical dosing equipment at a wastewater treatment plant in Germany is delivering high performance on phosphorus removal, says Thomas Klobuczynski, industrial...
