Variable speed drive cuts risk of sewage leaks

A pump control system based on an ABB variable speed drive is helping Severn Trent Water protect local homes from the risk of sewage...

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 ...
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Upgrade scheme in a race against the clock

Flygt flew to the rescue when a holiday home and caravan park in Cumbria decided to update its 18 sewerage pumping stations. CLOSE to Lake...
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Weedscreen solves pumping station maintenance issues

MAINTAINING the land drainage scheme in Lincolnshire is an important task for the Environment Agency (EA) and the pumping stations used to control water...

Pump expert unveils novel on-farm AD plant protector and biogas booster

Described as a one-step biogas optimisation solution, the WANGEN X-UNIT from anaerobic digestion (AD) pump specialist Agrico is said to protect AD plants from...

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...
BÜRKERT’S new Type 6027 direct acting range of process solenoid valves is designed for use with neutral gases, fluids, steam, vacuum and slightly aggressive media at pressures up to 135bar and temperatures to +180 degrees C.

Modular design for functional flexibility

BÜRKERT’S new Type 6027 direct acting range of process solenoid valves is designed for use with neutral gases, fluids, steam, vacuum and slightly aggressive...
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Tube pump supports microplastics hunt

A research project investigating the problem of microplastics in inland waters has been using a tube pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG), in a system where samples are taken automatically at programmed intervals

UK firms supply parts and expertise for lauded Richgro AD plant in Western Australia

Pumps and mixers manufacturer Landia offers a rundown of the details of its involvement with Richgro's widely acclaimed AD plant in Jandakot, Western Australia,...

Submersible pumps underpin revamp at water reclamation facility

A water reclamation facility in Georgia has been the focus of an ambitious upgrade, providing an opportunity to deploy the latest technology. Bryan Orchard...

Specialist motor rewind facility improved to support Caspian Region Oil and Gas Operations

Rapid Solutions, an AEMT member based in Baku, Azerbaijan recently added a specialist rewind facility for submersible pump motors within its existing IECEx accredited...

“World’s biggest” gate valves deployed in Texas water pipeline project

In recent months Yorkshire based Blackhall Valves has played an important role in the gargantuan Integrated Pipeline Project (IPL), intended to improve the water...

Cryogenic pump to offer sustainable alternative to diesel engines used for refrigeration in commercial...

A key milestone has been reached in a seemingly ground-breaking environmental transport programme led by Dearman Engine Company working with venture engineering specialist Productiv,...

Subsea valve actuator reduces energy consumption by up to 75%

Launched less than a year ago, Bosch Rexroth’s Subsea Valve Actuator (SVA) – described as "an entirely new concept for underwater actuators which offers...

Minimising downtime with AD pumping

“When we took the first look at the Landia pumps, our first response was to laugh,” said Joe Freyer, Maintenance Supervisor at the Fourche...
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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...

New gigantic pumps for wastewater transport

German pump manufacturer KSB has significantly extended its range of large dry-installed wastewater pumps, seemingly in response to an increase in the size of...

Chopper pumps meet the challenge of corrosives

The variety of waste handling applications which present specific challenges to pumps and pumping systems are many and varied although the aims and objectives...

2013 – Be prepared for the start of the pumping revolution

2013 will see the start of a pumping revolution. And its every bit as important as that statement sounds. The European Union has recognised...

An asset to assets? Real-time condition monitoring extends equipment lifetime

Said to be compatible with any primary rotating equipment or assets in a wide variety of industries and processes, Fluid Motion Solutions’ new Max...