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 Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has published a new guide designed to help users calculate their industrial motors’ total cost of ownership (TCO). With a focus on assisting organisations to reduce costs and improve their motors’ environmental impact, the free guide can be downloaded from the AEMT website. Despite a slight improvement […]
The anticipated size of the end suction pump market in 2022 was US$ 3.93 billion and is estimated to be US$ 4.2 billion in 2023. The market for global end suction pump market is important with the rise in improvement in business and infrastructures worldwide. Further, demand for the end-suction market has hugely expanded with […]
In 2023, the smart water meters market is anticipated to be worth US$ 3695.82 million. By the end of 2033, the estimated market value for smart water metering will be US$ 9586.02 million, up 10% CAGR from current levels. The demand for efficient water usage is rising worldwide, fueled by the threat of water scarcity […]
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.
