Wastewater pump handles mixed materials challenges at marina

Water technology firm Xylem reviews pump selection criteria from a recent case study

Rotary lobe pump passes acid test

At an amine recycling plant, a Borger rotary lobe pump has been introduced to add sulphuric acid to an important neutralising process. The new pump...
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Non-slam check valve succeeds by keeping it simple

Water hammer is a common problem in supply systems whenever the steady state condition of the flow is interrupted by sudden changes such as...

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...

New waste water pumps for high ambient temperatures

Pump supplier KSB will be exhibiting at this year’s IFAT (4–8 May 2020), and a particular highlight will be the firm's new Amarex KRT...

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...

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...

Actuators for ultra-filtration

A water treatment plant in Texas has ordered hundreds of Rotork’s K-TORK rotary vane actuators for its ultrafiltration system.
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IoT sensors monitor sewage

Better protection of sewage infrastructure is the intended result of recent investment in Scottish Water's intelligent asset base, according to the utility.

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?...

Water utility gets £750k fine for Cumbria sewage spill

A boat in the Duddon Estuary. Photo credit: Stuart Kirkwood, http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1587729. United Utilities has been called “reckless” by a High Court Judge and fined £750k...
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SPP checks out with a double

SPP Pumps struck double gold at this year’s industry awards. The company, which provides centrifugal pumps and systems, was named Manufacturer of the Year at...

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...

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...

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...

Full steam ahead for high pressure valves

Steam system and flow control specialists Valveforce have launched a new range of High Pressure Two-Way Pneumatic and Electric Control Valves, designed to help...

Sponsored content: SEEPEX big pumps with maintain-in-place technology

SEEPEX, a global leader in the design, manufacture and application of progressive cavity (PC) pumps, macerators and digital technology, says it is continuing to extend its world-class portfolio of maintain-in-place pump technologies.

How does a membrane pump work?

The efficiency and versatility of membrane pumps have made them indispensable in numerous industries. But how do they work? Pumps manufacturer KNF explains. High-performance membrane...

“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...
The Wilo-Stratos PICO series of single pumps offer potential electricity savings of up to 90% and already comply with the limit values of the second stage of the glandless circulating pump ordinance due for 2015.

Get ready for a 2013 revolution

The new year will see the start of a pumping revolution forecasts Steve Paddock. THE European Union has recognised that in order to achieve anywhere...