Thoughts on control valve selection
By Al Gunnarson, VP of Sales and Marketing, Warren Controls.
The advent of online sizing and selection tools has transformed the process of selecting valves,...
Comment: Pump sector welcomes announcement on CE Marking
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), on behalf of the £1.9 billion UK pump sector has welcomed the recent announcement from the Department of...
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.
Making sense of the flow: The control possibilities enabled by actuators
Actuators are a vital component in a wide range of systems used in water, energy and other industries. But what exactly is an actuator?...
Specifying for abrasion-resistance
Dave Fitzpatrick of Cheshire Pump Company explains why he thinks peristaltic pumps and pinch valves are the best option for systems that process abrasive...
Biogas firm extols the benefits of a part that is ‘more than just a...
A case study from pumps and mixers expert Landia, on how its equipment is supporting the efforts of an innovative AD firm
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Taming turbulence
When fluid is pumped through a pipe in an intermittent way, the cost of transport is significantly reduced, according to a new study, a collaboration between the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and the Polytechnic University of Milan.
Lowering WWTP pump maintenance, time and costs
Lowering maintenance costs and extending wastewater treatment pump product life is a key concern of any operator. Here, NETZSCH Pumps reviews some design considerations...
Power valve actuators deployed at Middle East refinery
Rotork fluid power valve actuators have been ordered for multiple applications at a new grassroots refinery under construction in the Middle East.
With a capacity...
Firm specifies valves for flagship water treatment works
South West Water’s new Mayflower water treatment (WTW) works is due to become operational in autumn 2019, employing what seems to be a novel...
Smart standpipe KTP supports PhD first for water technology firm
Aquacheck Engineering is celebrating the graduation of the first student to be awarded a PhD via its partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and Innovate...
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.
Pumps trade association announces additional keynote speaker for its 2024 Annual Meeting
Europump (the European Pump Association)* continues to develop the programme of presentations for its 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place at the De Vere Beaumont...
Sealless thermoplastic immersible pumps for open tanks and sumps
Transferring liquids from sumps and open tanks is often regarded as a challenging pumping application due to the presence of solids, the possibility of...
Low-hanging fruit for savings?
Circulator pumps in central heating systems provide 200 million opportunities globally to improve energy efficiency, according to new research from energy technology firm Grundfos.
Fast-acting relief valves for UK sludge treatment facility
This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with T-T Flow.
Government-backed funding saw a Stockport site become the first in the UK to...
Remote control for peristaltic pumps
Fluid handling specialist Cole-Parmer says it is bringing the Internet of Things (IoT) to pump applications .
Electric actuators awarded gas industry standard VA2/2020
National Gas has approved AUMA Actuators Limited's explosion-proof range of high-performance electric actuators with the Gas Industry Standard VA2/2020 certification.
Gas Industry Standard (GIS)/VA2/2020 specifies...
Getting the AD industry pumped up about 4.0 potential
Progressive cavity (PC) pump specialist SEEPEX is assisting AD operators, particularly those starting from a ‘low tech’ baseline
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.
