Potable water overhaul
To satisfy both current and future demands for safe and reliable drinking water, The City of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, has recently embarked on a $35M CAD project to replace the most critical water pumping station in the city, as pump manufacturer KSB, which supplied key components for the upgrade, explains.
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...
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...
“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...
Pumps conference grapples with EU decarbonisation challenge
Trade organisations CEIR, Pneurop and Europump recently held a Joint conference to consider the EU’s roadmap for industrial support. Under the working title of...
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.
An end to cast-iron guarantees
"Sometimes, I do despair," writes Paul Davies of mixer and pump manufacturer Landia.
Pump industry mourns the loss of a great friend
The European pump industry trade group Europump writes
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Prof. Bernd Stoffel, who passed away...
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....
After the flood…
A flooding incident in North Macedonia in August 2020 threatened the country's supply of electricity. Motor drive manufacturer WEG describes the subsequent drainage project.
Actuators chosen for dam project
Electric actuators for a major hydropower dam installation in China are to be supplied by parts manufacturer Rotork. The giant Baihetan Dam hydropower plant is part of a cascade of dams on the Jinsha River (the upstream part of the Yangtze).
Tailored valves for refinery
The Rotork Client Support Programme (CSP) has been chosen by the Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad for the asset management of Rotork valve actuation equipment at its Port Dickson refinery .
A valve to help curb seaborne cargo VOC emissions
Valve manufacturer Bay Valves explores the issue of VOC emissions, and potential solutions, including a new valve that the firms says combines some of...
Pong appeasing potato processing
Following an installation two years ago of Landia Chopper Pumps and a Landia Aeration System, wasterwater management firm MSE Systems is set to install a further three units for one of the UK’s leading suppliers of potatoes.
Public debate on water pollution “oversimplified”, believes expert panel
The rise of citizen science is placing increasing pressure on water companies to improve their environmental performance and protect river and bathing water quality....
Software yields savings for utility
At a critical pumping station supplying a major tourist destination near Paris, deployment of a proprietary pump monitoring system has provided an immediate saving of 21%, claims pump systems optimisation expert Riventa.
Sticking points when selecting a pump
Pump manufacturer Seepex discusses the selection of pumps to handle wastewater flocculants, and outlines why progressive cavity pumps are a better choice than their centrifugal counterparts, in this kind of application.
AI successfully detects blockage formations for Wessex Water
Machine-learning technology trialled on part of Wessex Water’s sewerage network has identified early forming sewer blockages in real-time with a 92% accuracy rate, whilst...
Firm delivers savings and efficiency for new life science facility
Creating a new hygienic production facility that includes ATEX zone 1 areas is a complex task, especially when the facility will need over 1,400...
