The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has unveiled a new brochure, Pumps: A World of Opportunity, aimed at inspiring interest in the wide array of career paths available within the pump industry. This professionally produced publication showcases the vital role pumps play across multiple sectors—including energy, water, manufacturing, construction, and more—while highlighting the exciting, diverse, […]
In the gritty heart of mining sites, inside mineral processing facilities, and across sprawling wastewater treatment plants, a crucial yet often overlooked piece of equipment quietly powers productivity – the slurry pump. Though rarely the subject of flashy headlines, slurry pumps are the workhorses of many heavy-duty industries, transporting mixtures of liquid and solid particles […]
A domestic booster pump is a specialized device designed to increase the water pressure in residential plumbing systems. It ensures that water is delivered at a consistent and adequate pressure, making it ideal for homes with low water pressure, large plumbing systems, or high-rise buildings where water flow may be weak or inconsistent. Booster pumps […]
A media investigation led by Le Monde highlights the critical need for EU policymakers to enforce a comprehensive ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The drinking water sector alone is facing an annual increase of up to €18billion in treatment costs, while the cost for the wastewater and sludge […]
Swollen eyes, irritated airways, fatal pulmonary oedema: As important as chlorine gas is for the disinfection of drinking and bathing water, the chemical can be dangerous if it escapes in an uncontrolled manner. The new chlorine manual by water treatment expert Thomas Beutel shows swimming pool operators, planners and service technicians how to handle chlorine […]
The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT), which represents a membership of specialists in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of rotating electrical machinery and associated businesses, has published the latest in a series of guides for those working with electromechanical equipment. The ‘AEMT Introduction to Ex Repairs’ has been designed to help users of […]
Unplanned downtime can have significant direct and indirect costs on a business – lost production, wasted materials and ingredients, the high cost of reactive maintenance, reputational damage and even human safety risks. In some industries, the cost can be huge, but even when the cost is not so high, unplanned downtime is unwelcome. This comprehensive […]
Alfa Laval just published a brand new edition of the company’s renowned Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook is free and contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality and in-depth guidelines for sizing and selecting the right pump type for optimum efficiency. The handbook is packed with real-life examples to increase its user-friendliness. The first edition […]
More than 100 Water Innovation Strategy survey responses were received. Views from the survey will help shape the strategy’s future direction. A new affiliate model will also prevent duplication of efforts. The UK water sector should give more focus to the themes of delivering resilient infrastructure systems and protecting and enhancing natural systems, according to […]
The water sector has long been perceived as slow to adopt innovation, but little research had been carried out to verify or explain this phenomenon. Until now, that is. An important new book reveals what stakeholders can expect in terms of timelines for technology adoption by utilities, municipalities and industry. The Dynamics of Water Innovation […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
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