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WATSON-MARLOW PRESENTS OEM PANEL MOUNT SOLUTION DRIVESURE FOR PERISTALTIC PUMPS

Watson-Marlow Presents OEM Panel Mount Solution DriveSure for Peristaltic Pumps

DriveSure integrates motor, mounting and in-house closed-loop control technology to reduce development times and risks for OEMs in sourcing their own motor/mounting solutions. With Industrial Ethernet and ProfiNet capability, DriveSure simplifies integration into advanced distributed control systems and offers end-users remote monitoring and control. The cool, quiet and compact design makes DriveSure suitable for the […]

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VESCONITE HILUBE BEARINGS INCREASINGLY POPULAR IN THE MEXICAN PUMP INDUSTRY

Vesconite Hilube Bearings Increasingly Popular in the Mexican Pump Industry

Over the past six years, Vesconite Bearings has witnessed a significant uptick in its supply of bearings to Mexico ⎻ a testament to the growing recognition of Vesconite Hilube’s advantage over bronze. For decades, bronze had been the go-to material for manufacturing plain pump bearings in Mexico. Numerous local bronze foundries had historically been the […]

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NEW REPORTING PERIOD – KHS REPORTS ANNUALLY ON ITS SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS

New Reporting Period – KHS Reports Annually on its Sustainability Achievements

From the establishment of a central system of sustainability management through consistent resource conservation in the product portfolio and concepts for autonomous energy management to fair and appreciative cooperation: these and other issues are the subject of the 2023 sustainability report recently published by the KHS Group. The key focus is on the company’s reduction […]

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MICROSOFT SUSTAINABILITY CHIEF HIGHLIGHTS INTRINSIC LINK TO WATER

Microsoft Sustainability Chief Highlights Intrinsic Link to Water

Moving water into an artificial intelligence (AI) and data-powered future was the theme of a keynote speech from Lewis Richards, Microsoft’s chief sustainability officer for the UK, at British Water’s 2024 Spring Reception. Speaking at the event hosted at the House of Lords on 27 April, Lewis Richards said: “Why does Microsoft care about water? […]

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Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser Teams Up for the Future of Automation

Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser Teams Up for the Future of Automation

Endress+Hauser, a global supplier of measuring instruments, services and solutions for industrial process engineering, is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. This strategic alliance underscores the company’s commitment to simplifying our customers’ digitalization needs and investing in the future of automation. What is the role of Single Pair Ethernet […]

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Sulzer’s Hydraulic Power Recovery Turbine Expertise to Deliver Major Operational Cost Savings

Sulzer’s Hydraulic Power Recovery Turbine Expertise to Deliver Major Operational Cost Savings

Hydrogen and nitrogen are important gases for many industrial processes, with the former being hailed as a sustainable fuel for the future. To create ‘blue’ hydrogen, a carbon capture process that requires considerable electrical energy is needed. However, a new plant being built in Texas, will use two hydraulic power recovery turbines (HPRTs) to dramatically […]

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LASER IMMERSION PROBE FOR SMART INLINE MONITORING OF WATER AND WASTEWATER

Laser Immersion Probe for Smart Inline Monitoring of Water and Wastewater

A new type of laser-based immersion probe, which the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen is testing as part of BMBF- and EU-funded projects with industrial partners and users, could pave the way for continuous inline monitoring of water treatment processes in wastewater treatment plants. The 2D fluorescence measurement method generates spectroscopic data […]

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GEA Extends Chief Financial Officer Bernd Brinker’s Contract Until 2027

GEA Extends Chief Financial Officer Bernd Brinker’s Contract Until 2027

At its recent meeting, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft’s Supervisory Board extended the appointment of Bernd Brinker (59) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ahead of schedule until June 30, 2027. A member of the Executive Board since October 16, 2023, he was initially appointed for a one-year period. “During his short time in office, Bernd Brinker has […]

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ANDRITZ to Upgrade Cruachan Pumped Storage Power Plant in Scotland

ANDRITZ to Upgrade Cruachan Pumped Storage Power Plant in Scotland

Renewable energy company Drax has chosen international technology group ANDRITZ as the main contractor for the upgrade of its Cruachan pumped storage power plant in Scotland. ANDRITZ will supply two new generating units comprising pump turbines and motor generators, alongside essential main inlet valves. Cruachan Power Station, located on the shores of Loch Awe in […]

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Richmond Utility Uses Real-Time Analytics for Plan to Reduce Combined Sewer Overflows

Richmond Utility Uses Real-Time Analytics for Plan to Reduce Combined Sewer Overflows

The city of Richmond, Virginia needed a plan to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into the James River, but how could its utility operators know which new infrastructure projects would have the biggest impact? The solution was a real-time visualization and decision support system from Xylem that identified critical infrastructure projects, helping the city develop […]

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ACHEMA 2024 Will Be More International Than Ever

Just over a month before ACHEMA 2024 opens on 10 June, one thing is already clear: with more than 60 percent of exhibitors coming from abroad, this year’s leading trade show for the global process industry will be the most international ACHEMA ever. Numerous side events from renowned partners await participants from 130 countries. From […]

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EBARA DELIVERS DRAINAGE PUMP TO SASAYAMA PUMPING STATION (KURUME CITY)

EBARA Delivers Drainage Pump to Sasayama Pumping Station (Kurume City)

EBARA CORPORATION (EBARA) has installed an additional large pump to drain rainwater flowing into the Sasayama Pumping Station (hereinafter referred to as “the facility”) 1.Background Kurume City is the third most populated city in Fukuoka Prefecture and has been urbanizing for about 40 years. It is now a lively area with railways, major roads, and […]

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MULTI-PURPOSE ACTUATOR ENABLES BALL VALVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY

Multi-Purpose Actuator Enables Ball Valve to Open and Close Automatically

A major southern grow operation needed a valve to open and close automatically on a series of remote fertigation pipelines. The lines were in a location where compressed air and electricity were both unavailable and impractical. It was essential to have the valve close whenever the water supply dropped below operational pressure, to prevent the […]

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Clean Alternative Fuel Liquid Ammonia Requires Fail-Safe and Hermetically Tight Pumps in the Shipping Industry

Ammonia is currently at focus as clean alternative to heavy fuel oil that has predominantly been used. The technology employed in order to use liquid ammonia as a fuel must be hermetically tight and guarantee maximum operational safety as the gas is toxic and harmful to the environment. LEWA’s high-pressure diaphragm pumps meet these requirements. […]

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Sulzer Strengthens its U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Partnerships

Sulzer to Support America’s First Blue Hydrogen Facility at Scale

Sulzer will supply two customized hydraulic power recovery turbines (HPRTs) to a leading global engineering company specializing in industrial gases for a new purpose-built blue hydrogen plant in Texas. The Sulzer HPRTs will significantly improve the plant’s operational efficiency and reduce the energy consumption of its carbon capture system. The gas engineering specialist will build […]

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KSB MAKES ONE OF ITS LARGEST INVESTMENTS WORLDWIDE IN FRANKENTHAL

KSB Makes One of its Largest Investments Worldwide in Frankenthal

The decision has been made: The production of Eta pumps at KSB’s headquarters will be expanded to become the centre of excellence for the latest generation of electronically controlled pumps in Europe. KSB will be spending around 60 million euros on this over the next five years – one of the largest single investments the […]

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INNOVATIVE ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MORE HYGIENIC FILLING

Innovative Adaptation Technology for More Hygienic Filling

With its new patented seal system for filling needle and filling pipe systems, valve producer GEMÜ has brought to market the first ever adaptation option for filling needles that ensures hermetic separation between the actuator and medium. This means that any lift effect and contamination of the medium can be avoided. On the basis of […]

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Vogelsang Presents Progressive Cavity Pump for the Wastewater Sector

Vogelsang Presents Progressive Cavity Pump for the Wastewater Sector

At IFAT, Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG will be showing the conical HiCone progressive cavity pump for use in wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. Additionally, a 3D model of a small, compact version of the HiCone will be on display. “Wastewater treatment plants that consume large amounts of power in the municipal area owing […]

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